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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
1
Harry Thaw avoids the electric chair and is committed to Matteawan Asylum. Experts testified he suffers an insanity nearly incurable, posing a danger to others.
Harry K. Thaw is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the Stanford White murder. He is committed to Matteawan asylum while awaiting further court action, with Littleton and Evelyn Thaw present in the courtroom amid dramatic tension.
Justice Dowling rules the defendant dangerous to the public and remands him from the Tombs to the state insane asylum at Matteawan for commitment. Attorneys seek habeas corpus relief or a stay while they confer with their client, but the court declines to act further at that moment.
The court and jury discuss a disease of the mind deemed nearly incurable. Dr Wells and other physicians testify no further outbreak can be diagnosed and note dangerous forms. Examples include maniacal outbursts during which the subject shows extreme agitation.
The Young Woman's Christian Association will hold a Bible study class next Friday at headquarters on Washington Street. A chafing dish supper from 6:30 to 7 will precede the 7 to 8 study hour. Membership cards have arrived and may be obtained at the association HQ.
Rev E E Higley of North Jefferson street is described as having localized pneumonia after an initial grip diagnosis. His condition is not serious but he is quite ill. Dr Lockwood of Allegheny college will preach at First Methodist Sunday services. Rev J T Drake was to preach but is unable to do so.
Dr E F Walker, noted minister, plans a two week revival at the Gospel Tabernacle of the Christian Missionary Alliance starting February 16. He previously conducted meetings at Epworth M B church and his arrival is eagerly anticipated by alliance members.
Negroes of Youngstown announce the organization of a social and political club to advance community interests and engage in civic activities.
Hon A L Martin announces a week long convention for institute managers from across Pennsylvania to be held in New Castle. About 300 delegates will attend with speakers from Ohio and other states. The event boosts dairying horticulture and poultry as key focus areas and notes strong state wide growth in farming industries.
Arrangements completed for a Pittsburg Lisbon and Western extension from Darlington Beaver County to Morado Park near Beaver Falls. Proposal to electrify Lisbon to Beaver Valley line with a动车 connection to New Castle and Youngstown. Survey reportedly made and right of way partly secured with construction to start in spring.
The police department plans a 1908 appropriation of 26630 dollars for salaries and maintenance. The police committee approved the request and will forward it to the finance committee for approval, noting the amount rises from last year due to several additional patrolmen.
Ira Voggus died after a 60 foot fall at a Youngstown mill yesterday. Investigating officials say the accident occurred during work shifts at the facility. The case has prompted safety reviews and prompted tributes from coworkers.
Five people burned to death and 15 injured in a boardinghouse fire at Eleventh and Wyandotte streets. Survivors escaped scantily clad in near-freezing temperatures with snow on the ground. The blaze, described as a roaring mass, left many missing presumed dead, possibly linked to a natural gas explosion.
In Butler township the Italian American contracting firm behind the Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Street line fails to pay bills and laborers. Sixteen workers seek relief from Justice Joseph Criswell, with claims totaling about 700 dollars. Attachments on firm horses have largely disappeared, prompting likely garnishment of trolley company payments.
Dr. Scott F. Hershey of Wooster Ohio will arrive in the city Saturday evening to occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church for the first time on Sunday. Mrs. Hershey will join later.
Niles police seek Eva Reisinger aged 15 who disappeared from home on Tuesday. Authorities believe she may have joined the Edsall Winthrope company that performed locally recently.
In Edenburg Friday night Petro Codespoti and Petro Strangi boarded at Mike Carbon's. A confrontation with Carbon led to Codespoti's club attack and Carbon being knocked down. Dominick Caracuse then shot Codespoti, who is hospitalized, while Caracuse surrendered and awaits charges. Witnesses and detectives placed all involved in jail.
A high official reports New Castle leads all towns between Pittsburgh and Chicago in current business. The surge comes as most local mills run, boosting traffic and keeping business at a healthy level. Through traffic remains light.
Referee EB M Underwood received the bankruptcy schedule for Herman Lewis of Ellwood City. Liabilities total 3020.72 with assets of 1840. The debts are mainly to wholesale houses in Pittsburg New York and Philadelphia, the largest claim about 300. The assets are the stock of goods in the store.
The baggage car on the W N P train to the Union depot at 7 10 jumped the track north of Volant Friday evening. Traffic was delayed for some time and the northbound Oil City train ran two hours late. No injuries reported.
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