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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1908

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New Portuguese King Faces Turbulent England Backed Regime

Portugal's 19 year old Manuel II sits on the throne after the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz. A new cabinet replaces the Franco government while England and Spain move ships to Lisbon to protect the monarchy. Republicans blamed. several leaders imprisoned as investigations spread.

United Press Lisbon Portugal Manuel II Carlos Luiz Manuel England Gibraltar Vigo Spain Princess de Asturias Ferreira de Amaral Mathias Nunes Antonio Cabral Tejera de Souza Senhor Borino Interior Senhor de Limar Jose V. Alpoim Jose Azavedo Senhor Castro Senhor Vizpena Edward Puerca Republican Party Socialist Movement London Cial Neo Premier

New Catholic Church May Be Built Soon

St. Mary's congregation gains ownership of two properties on Diamond street and the Beaver and North streets corner. They may move current buildings to Diamond street and erect a large church on the Beaver and North site, though no definite plan has been set.

St. Mary's Diamond Street First Ward W. A. Mayne Falls Street Beaver North Street St. Mary's School Beaver and North Streets

Woman pleads guilty to adultery in unusual case

Annie Melzer admitted adultery in court on Monday, receiving a $5 fine plus costs. The married mother of two said her husband sent her to Germany with the children years ago, later divorcing her, and she returned to America working to support them. She alleges a brother in law confined her and, after advances, prompted the arrest she calls suit work.

Annie Melzer Germany America Talis

Millionaire club debates direct vote tonight

The Y M C A Millionaire Club discusses whether United States senators should be elected by direct vote. D A Hildebrand and Edward Whiteman argue for it, Roy F Brandon and John Smith oppose. The semi monthly meeting draws local interest for its live topics and skilled debate.

United States Association Rooms D. A. Hildebrand Edward Whiteman Roy F. Brandon John Smith Millionaire’s Club

Brooks to Speak in Akron on Mission Board Address

Rev Crayton and Rev Brooks of the First Christian church spoke in Akron during a Christian Woman’s Board of Missions meeting last night. The Brooks brothers recently held a revival there, closing with 222 additions and a strong C W B M auxiliary.

Crayton, Brooks First Christian Church Akron

Lincoln's Birthday Observed by Mahoning Town Church

The Men’s Club of Mahoning Town Presbyterian will observe Lincoln’s birthday with a regular meeting on Thursday night. Rev. M. W. Keith, the church pastor, will give the address for the occasion.

Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Lincoln M. W. Keith

Beaver clergyman called to Niles church

Rev. Allen Gordon of Beaver has been called to lead the Christian church at Niles, a move awaiting approval and ordination details. The appointment reflects regional ministerial changes affecting church leadership in the area.

Allen Gordon Beaver Christian Church Niles

Four men knew truth of his life Rockefeller mystery ends

The Sunday World claims John D Rockefeller's father Dr William Avery Rockefeller died May 11 1889 in Freeport Illinois and lies unmarked in Oakland cemetery. He led a double life as William Livingstone and was a bigamist for 34 years with two wives Eliza Davidson Rockefeller and Margaret L Allen Livingston. Only four people knew his real identity: John D Rockefeller William Rockefeller Frank Rockefeller and Pierson Briggs.

New York John D. Rockefeller New York World William Avery Rockefeller Oakland Cemetery Freeport Ill William Livingstone Eliza Davidson’ Rockefeller John D New York State Margaret L. Allen Livingston Ontario Cleveland Dr. Rockefeller Canada Margaret L. Allen William Livingston William A. Rockefeller William and Frank Rockefeller Pierson D. Briggs Macon County North Dakota

New Unions Formed by Glass Workers

New Castle glass workers report a two trade union for blowers and gatherers has been organized at New Bethel PA. The four trades union was found impractical. Pittsburgh area glass workers formerly with the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America will join the National Window Glass Workers.

New Castle Glass Workers Glass Workers’ Union New Bethel Pittsburg Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America Cleveland Courts The National Window Glass Workers

Work Among Jews Ably Presented

Rev Louis Meyer of Chicago preached both services at the Reformed Presbyterian church addressing the conversion of Jews. He spoke in the morning on the difficulties of Jewish conversion and in the evening on the success of the work. A voluntary offering was taken for the cause.

Louis Meyer Chicago Reformed Presbyterian Church

Luther League Monthly Meeting at St John’s Church

The Luther League of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold its regular monthly business meeting Tuesday evening in the league room. Members of St Paul’s Lutheran Church are invited as guests.

Luther League of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church League of St. Paul’s Church League

School Board to Discuss Adult Foreigners School

The board of education meets tonight to consider several matters including the establishment of a school for adult foreigners started in the city and potential board support for the organization.

Board of Education

Wild runaway wrecks sleigh injures driver on East Street

A horse driven by Louis Miller for George W Johnston bolted on East Street at 10:45 am injuring Miller who was warming the horse for a church outing. The sleigh struck a telephone pole and the horse roamed downtown until captured near the Hotel Henry side entrance by Officer Robert Hanna after crossing Market alley. Mercer Street and East Street traffic caused near misses as churchgoers escaped harm.

Henry Hotel Mercer Street East Street George W. Johnston East Water Streets Market Alley Hotel Henry Robert Hanna Louis Miller Miller Johnston

Winter Outing of Pythians at Wampum

The Pythians of Lawrence County announce a winter outing on February 19 at Wampum. The Outing association's board and officers met at Alderman Ranney's office to confirm the new winter event alongside the traditional summer outing. Officers listed: H. M. Good president, Henry Rosencranz vice president, Cassius W. Ranney secretary, C. E. Koons treasurer.

Outing Association Wampum Lawrence County Alderman Ranney H. M. Good Henry Rosencranz Cassius W. Ranney C. E. Koons

Ban on Salome Lifted by Vatican

Naples February 3 The Vatican withdrew its prohibition on the opera Salome allowing a performance at the San Carlo theater last night. Clergy had opposed the work denouncing the libretto as immoral and urged Catholic women not to attend. The management then decided to stage the production following the Vatican decision.

United Press Naples Vatican Theatre San Carlo

Largest teachers' training class in Pennsylvania

The First Christian church reports a teachers' training class with 75 members and potential to reach 100. It is described as the largest such class in any Christian church in Pennsylvania. The group will meet Friday night instead of Wednesday this week.

The First Christian Church Pennsylvania

Stereopticon Lecture By Rev. M. W. Keith

The Mahoning town Presbyterian church will host a stereopticon lecture by Pastor Rev. M. W. Keith replacing the midweek prayer meeting. The illustrated talk will focus on China with stereoscopic views.

Rev M. W. Keith Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church China

Fellowship alleys manager to announce last week’s tournament results

Manager Shay of the Fellowship alleys is organizing the post tournament wrap up. He plans to reveal the winners of several events and provide final standings in the race on Tuesday.

Shay Fellowship

Coliseeum 13 Receivership Faces Sale Amid Debt Strains

Receiver W R McKee may auction New Castle Amusement Co property after petitions show ongoing losses since roller polo decline. Debts include mortgage interest, labor claims, and notes. discussions delay order pending attorney conference. Plus motions in Cohen v P&W and other court actions involving trusts and estates.

New Castle Amusement Company W. R. McKee J. P. Hays Wylie McCaslin James B. Mooney Home Trust Company Akens Rufus McKinley Mahoningtown J. M. Brand FE. N. Baer Isaac Cohen Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company C. H. Akens Mr. Cohen Moravia Street John H. Preston W. N. Aiken W. G. Eckles C. C. Thayer Preston and Aiken L. L. McGuffin W. J. Moffatt Robert W. Cunningham Lawrence Savings and Trust Company James Sloey Robert W. Henderson James Charles Patterson Good Roads Machinery Company Union Charles Kelly Albert Bentley Mary Sullivan Bentley

Judge Mellon Dies on His Natal Day in Pittsburg

Judge Thomas Mellon founder of Mellon National Bank and major stockholder in H C Frick Coal and Coke died suddenly during his 95th birthday anniversary in Pittsburg. Known as the grand old man of Pittsburg, he had been a dominant business figure for about seventy five years. His wife is 91.

United Press Pittsburg Thomas Mellon Mellon National Bank H. C. Frick Coal and Coke Company Judge Mellon

Death Notices of Local Residents in Ohio Area

Death notices list Mrs. Alice Johnson of Lowellville Miss Florence Lightner age 26 of West Middlesex Walter Rigby seven days of 27 Shady Side John B. Fields of Little Beaver township Mrs John Hazen of Slipperyrock Arsenio Mangerio 23g West Home Street.

Alice Johnson Lowellville Florence Lightner West Middlesex Walter Rigby Shady Side John B. Fields Little Beaver Township John Hazen Slipperyrock Arsenio Mangerio West Home Street

Free tuberculosis treatment rooms open in Kissinger block

Dr. J. D. Moore announces rooms in Kissinger block on North Street will be open Tuesdays and Fridays for free TB treatment. About twenty cases are known and a half dozen already receive care. Nurse Katharine Sheppard travels to Wampum to seek better housing for a patient and officials urge reporting worthy cases to Dr. Moore.

J. D. Moore Kissenger North Street Katherine Sheppard Wampum Moore

Mitchell's Term Ends in Jail as Costs Unpaid

Frank A. Mitchell's 60 day sentence in the county jail expired on groundhog day but he remains imprisoned as costs are unpaid. He claims he has only enough money to go home and asks the county commissioners to remit some costs or he may be boarded out. Former Cres cent Compound manager at Ellwood City, he was convicted of shipping goods to Pittsburg after a levy. He intends to leave the county when freed.

Frank A. Mitchell Mitchell Porter Crescent Compound Company Ellwood City Pittsburg

Sudden Death Takes Enon Valley Man John B Fields

John B Fields, longtime Little Beaver township resident near Enon Valley, died suddenly Friday while resting at home. He suffered age related infirmities and left three children Laura, Sadie, and Guy. his wife had died a few years earlier.

John B. Fields Little Beaver Township Enon Valley Mr. Fields Laura Miss Sadie Guy

Attorney seeks new trial in transfer case against railway

Harvey E. Martin filed a petition in court this morning asking for a new trial in the suit by Harry Isaacs and others against the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light company over refused transfers beyond a time limit. The defense won verdict. testimony notes to be transcribed by stenographer A. D. Mornes.

Harvey E. Martin Harry Isaacs Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light Company Erie A. D. Mornes

Rail line resumes sink hole filling to complete swamp track

Sharon Pa February 3 The Bessem er Lake Erie Railroad company has resumed work to fill a sink hole in the Pymatuning swamp. The project aims to complete a double track from Hartstown to Shermansville. Two years of effort have yielded missing cars and massive gravel deposits.

Sharon Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Company Hartstown Shermansville Pymatuning

Oleomargarine Case Ends With Fines for Defendants

The motion for a new trial in the case of James W. Spencer and John A. Reese was withdrawn by W. D. Wallace in court Monday. The defendants were sentenced to pay a $100 fine and costs after being found guilty of selling colored oleomargarine.

James W. Spencer John A. Reese W. D. Wallace

Thaw Reassures Guards He Will Be Free Soon at Matteawan

Harry K. Thaw, confined at Matteawan asylum, complains about lack of a private room and loss of $6000 of his money. He endures strict ward discipline, resents no more alcohol, and boasts to guards his lawyers will have him released within a week. He shares a ward with Quimbo Appo and requests reallocation.

Matteawan N. Y Matteawan Asylum Harry K. Thaw Thaw Fishkill Quimbo Appo Paul Kelly New York

Bronci Charged With Impersonating Law Officer

Lucki Bronci faces charges of impersonating a detective in Hillsville district where he allegedly claimed to run speak easies and collect fees None of the payments were verified and County Detective Creighton G Logan and Alderman Ranney oversee the case Bronci surrendered after being informed of the allegations and will have a hearing later.

Lucki Bronci Creighton G. Logan Ranney Bronci Hillsville Logan Bronei

Mother of 25 dies at age 100 in Newark

Mrs. Mary Bohan, who bore 25 children, died at 100 in Newark after a long life of good health. She was born in County Galway Ireland and came to the United States sixty-five years ago seeking her missing first husband. Her second marriage lasted twenty-five years.

Newark N. J Mary Bohan

Reverend Burns Heads to East Brady Evangelistic Series

Reverend H. M. Burns of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church left Monday for East Brady Pennsylvania to conduct a two week evangelistic series.

Rev. Burns East Brady H. M. Burns Grace Methodist Episcopal Church East Brady

Thrifty Mahoning County Farmers Hire Road Work Crew

Farmers in Mahoning County Ohio exploit a scheme by paying a $3 poll tax and then hiring out for road work at $3.50 a day. The plan lets them earn more than the tax cost and profit from public projects.

Mahoning County

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