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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
Officials estimate 100000 to 125000 dead as cold and flood leave thousands homeless. Survivors suffer pneumonia and tidal wave devastation while scenes of Messina move the King and Queen to tears amid widespread terror and unidentified corpses.
Reports from Messina and Calabria describe an immense toll from the quake and tsunamis with estimates ranging 35 000 to 200 000 dead. Survivors face hunger disease and chaos as Red Cross units warn ships and authorities race to provide relief while martial law seeks order.
Hillsville area Italians, mostly Calabrians, anxiously await word on more than 600 residents with relatives in Sicily and Calabria after Monday’s devastating earthquake. Families fear for fathers mothers brothers sisters and friends while a local man planned to send for his parents when news broke.
Mayor Harry J. Lusk received a Red Cross telegram urging a local relief fund for Italy and Sicily earthquake victims. An appeal to citizens is anticipated, with a definite plan to be announced tomorrow.
Local residents report about 70 Italians in Hillsville and 14 families in this city connected to St. Vitus parish. Many send money to relatives in Italy while mail delays threaten messages to Calabria and Sicily. Communities anxiously await casualty names as Hillsville Italians fear Calabria quake damage. Continued on Page Five.
Frank Cosel faced a hearing before Alderman Green on assault and battery after Sophia Debar alleged he kissed her on Christmas night and slapped her when she objected. He was fined the costs of the case.
The congregation of St. Vitus' church observes the Day of Obligation with two special masses. Father De Mita celebrates at 8:30 a.m. and conducts the regular high mass at 10:30. Father Di Rossi assists in both celebrations.
New Wilmington, Pa. Dec 30 Manager Thompson of the New Wilmington basketball team has made arrangements with Manager Shaffer of the New Castle team for a game to be played at New Wilmington on New Year's night. New Castle has a fast bunch and will give the local boys a hustle.
A death record notes infant Tressa Williams died at a residence on Franklin Avenue. The brief notice provides location and name with no cause or age beyond infancy.
A court ruled against Boni in a case filed by a party alleging rage related actions. The decision assigns liability to Boni and outlines the court’s reasoning and any immediate remedies or next steps.
Count Boni De Castellane fails to win custody of his three sons from Princess Anna Gould De Sagan. The court grants Anna custody but reserves the right to remove the children if she proves unworthy, ordering the eldest to boarding school in October 1909 and the youngest at age ten.
Lightweight champion Nelson plans a layoff and urges a tournament among Freddie Welsh Young Otto Tommy Murphy Leahh Cross Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Packey MacFarland to decide a challenger. He praises Joe Gans as a tough foe among possible rivals.
The 13th annual masquerade ball of the veteran firemen association will be held tomorrow night in Youngstown. Fire Chief F J Connery has received an invitation but may decline to attend to stay home during the New Year celebration.
Mrs. Fannie Swadener, after her long trial and final conviction, is described as taking sleep in abundant doses and resting in her county jail cell. Authorities report she did not rise for breakfast and slept through Wednesday forenoon.
A report notes potential casualty figures ranging from ten to fifty in the Branch Mine incident. Authorities continue rescue and assessment efforts at the site.
Maybury West Virginia December 30 1910 rescuers laboring through the night bratticing to reach the Lick branch mine where explosion casualties rise toward fifty. Forty one men said entombed in an old working demand new coffins while 12 of 42 recovered are reported dead with a list of identified victims.
Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion may face challenger from tonight’s 45 round bout between Al Kaufman and Jim Barry in Los Angeles. Kaufman is a 2 to 1 favorite, with pundits predicting a quick finish if Barry falls to Kaufman before meeting Johnson.
Augusta Ga December 20 United Press reports there is no truth to the claim that Frank Hitchcock declined the postmaster generalship in Taft's cabinet. President elect Taft is in conference with Hitchcock on political and administration matters.
Trades assembly in Assembly Hall will discuss Judge Wright's sentence against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the AFL for disobedience of an injunction barring boycotts of Bucks Store and Range Co. Protests from labor unions nationwide and appeals to President Roosevelt are noted. Tonight's session may see protests and resolutions plus reports from Thomas Humphrey and the AFL delegation. Annual officer elections also planned.
In Bishton the court acquits Dr Redmond of all criminal charges amidst a high profile trial. Prosecution failed to prove intent and evidence did not meet required standard. The acquittal ends the case with no conviction recorded.
Dr. R. E. Redmond found not guilty of false pretense in Pittsburgh court as jury awarded costs to the county. The case, brought by James J. Bishton alleging Redmond secured $500 from his mother Julia Bishton, opened with a quash motion. The information claimed Redmond obtained funds through false representations. evidence did not prove the offense. The defense contended the indictment lacked state residency mention and timing. The judge refused to quash after arguments. Redmond recently returned to Pittsburg from the far west for service. Mrs. Julia Bishton testified she lent $500 from her mother's estate to Redmond with a note. Page Ten continued.
In Rochester on December 29 Gus Schoenlein of Baltimore known as Americus threw Italian champion John Perrelli off the stage. Prompt arrests by twelve officers and six plainclothes men restored order as Perrelli continued the match and was defeated two minutes later with a half Nelson and body hold.
Armed posses search for Jose Nicolasi, a Filipino, after he shot and killed Jose Santos and fatally wounded Santos's four year old son before attempting to kill a baby girl. Witness George Brown describes the pursuit as posses sweep the area.
A watch night service will be held Thursday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church in Hillsville starting at 9 o'clock and continuing with features until the New Year. Rev. R. W. Skinner of Edenburg M. E. church will preach the sermon to open the service, followed by a social hour from 10 to 11.
After jurors convict Mrs Fannie Swadener of keeping a bawdy house a separate verdict finds her not guilty of a more serious charge. She is jailed while District Attorney Young and Detective Logan pursue bail. Judge Porter cites a rule against Detective John A. Stewart and seeks witnesses against him. The case reveals police shadowing from the moment she left the courtroom and implicates the judge in questioned conduct.
John B. Yohe, longtime general manager of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad, is slated to become a vice president of the New York Central lines after the resignation of President Newman. Announcement awaits confirmation. successor at P and L E remains undecided.
Joshua Gilger longtime Mercer county merchant and Hadley postmaster for twenty years died suddenly at his home on Tuesday. He was 75, and known for strong community ties and county interests.
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