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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
4
Public notice from The News Company of New Castle Pa including street addresses for editorial rooms telephones and subscription rates. Calls for correspondence on county public interest matters and instructions to send checks money orders and communications to The News Company not individuals.
Walter Larkin of the Amalgamated association urges New Castle tin workers to press Congress to remove the drawer clause and raise duties on imported tin. He says Welsh and English tin makers dominate export shipments and cites potential impact on the Shenango tin mill and local industry through meetings and petitioning.
A call to support earthquake relief in southern Italy and Sicily through a local Red Cross fund drive. The appeal urges broad community generosity beyond national divisions, noting Red Cross safeguards and a strong past performance as assurance.
Marysville Ohio December 31 Chas Gardner 66 a Jerome township farmer living with his daughter Mrs George Wilson committed suicide by swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid. He had been at Arnolds and grew enraged at his son in law and others for allowing him to stay to play cards. His daughter feared he would be killed by a train if returning home alone. He warned he would kill himself and kept his word.
Postmaster John A. McKee announces New Year's Day hours for the city post office. Carriers will make one morning delivery. Windows for general delivery stamps and registry open 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with the order window closed all day.
The trades assembly held last night elected officers to serve a term beginning at the January meeting. President Elton Bonzo, Vice President Earl Moore, Secretary Thea Co Humphrey, Treasurer L R Bryan, Sergeant at Arms J E Wilkens, Doorkeeper J Stinedorf, and Trustees Elton Bonzo, G A Davis, and C G Glitch were chosen from carpenters, electric workers, machine molders, plumbers, lathers, and sheet metal workers.
A whimsical year end column notes New Year farewells and reflections. It jokes about spouses parting, social foibles, and light social commentary from 1908 into 1909, with quips on fashion, travel, and virtue.
The News pledges bigger and better coverage in 1909, plans to spend more money, and vows to boost New Castle as one of the best cities. Notes mild town chatter, sidewalk debates, a sale of Kraut from Holland, and playful New Year resolutions from the Hints and Dints column.
Reports from Messina and Reggio describe 100000 refugees, 120000 dead estimates, and widespread devastation. Rescue efforts continue as fires burn and bodies are recovered amid ruined streets and rail hubs. Parliament plans special taxation and a national loan to fund relief.
United Press reports Ambassador Baron des Planches described the Italian earthquake as a terrible catastrophe and called on Italians in the United States to contribute funds for the suffering in Southern Italy. He noted the high death toll and warned timberless masonry worsened losses.
Naples reports seawater engulfed Calabrian shore villages after passages via the Straits of Messina. Mariners describe an unrecognizable shoreline and the disappearance of Charybdis from folklore. Refugees flood Naples with many badly injured or burned. Docks witness horrific scenes as arrivals disembark.
The Italian consul in Manchester reports a 240000 death toll for Sicily and Calabria based on government messages and damage assessments. He notes many small communities remain uncounted and likely wiped out, while the exact figure cannot be known.
United Press reports naval officers in Rome estimate 135000 dead in Messina with total deaths cited at 175000. Officials note the basis for the figures is not stated as the catastrophe’s full extent remains uncertain.
Washington reports dispatches from American consular representatives in Italy show that any remaining means of communication after the first quake have been disrupted by the second catastrophe and in }
Burglary at Breckenridge and Dwyer at 77 Washington Street reported after two glass panes removed from a skylight. About $400 in diamonds and watches stolen, including multiple Howard watches and engraved pieces. Entry believed Monday night. discovery Tuesday morning during stock inventory.
Hillsville residents mourn the Italian disaster with many tracing affected families to Messina and Reggio. Fear for kin grows as letters take weeks to arrive and some families may never be heard from, while locals long to aid and await further reports read at Giovanello store.
Annie E. Stickle wife of B B Stickle of Cascade street died after a long illness Thursday at 7 30 a m aged 47 she came from Coraopolis three years ago and was a Methodist Episcopal church member Surviving are her husband and children Kate Connell James Smith William Smith and Frank Smith a sister and a brother both from Coraopolis Also noted Charles Milton Foster 12 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Foster died Wednesday evening from dropsy after rheumatism Surviving are his parents a sister and two brothers Funeral services for Stickle are pending at their Boston avenue home Saturday at 2 p m.
Funeral services for Harry Wimer who died Tuesday evening were held at the family home at 9 o clock. The Rev Stratton conducted the service and interment followed in Neshannock cemetery. Also announced is the death of infant William T Johns aged 21 days of 62 Electric street with funeral time to be announced later.
The case of Andy Laigle versus Nik Dragus is placed at the head of the January docket. Dragus is jailed on a capias with a request for a hearing on the defendant's alleged good defense.
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