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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

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Supervisors Brave Snow to Hear Highway Talk

Lawrence county supervisors met amid a blizzard to discuss road improvements. Judge Porter called the session at the courthouse with speakers including State Highway Commissioner Joseph W. Hunter, Hon. John C. Carson of Beaver Falls, and W. M. Sexton from Montgomery County.

John C. Carson Beaver Falls H. K. Gregory Lawrence County Porter Court House Joseph W. Hunter W. M. Sexton Montgomery Country

Public road supervisors urged to improve county roads

Judge Porter, noting the aim to spur road improvement, discharged the indicted road supervisors after calling the roll. He urged year round effort, recognizing critics who may overlook the need for sustained maintenance and planning for better public roads. Continued on Sixth Page.

Alleged Murderer Heads to City Hearing

Dominick Sainate charged with the murder of Game Warden Seeley Houk and Squire William Duff, faces a hearing before Alderman Green this afternoon. District Attorney Young cites strong evidence against the prisoner. Another case, Dominick Caracase, charged with shooting Petro Codespoti at Edenburg, is set for a felonious assault with intent to kill and murder hearing before Alderman Ranney. Codespoti is hospitalized at Shenango Valley and out of danger.

Dominick Sainate Seeley Houk William Duff Alderman Green Young Dominick Caracase Petro Codespoti Edenburg Ranney Codespoli Shenango Valley

Carnegie Offers Youngstown A Technical School

Andrew Carnegie proposed to the Youngstown chamber of commerce the building of a polytechnic school in the city. The idea arose after a chamber representative visited New York to discuss Carnegie giving a library building, but Carnegie was not seen.

United Press Youngstown Andrew Carnegie Chamber of Commerce Chamber New York

Class to Meet Friday Evening

The Teachers' Training class of the First Christian church will meet on Friday evening this week instead of Wednesday.

First Christian Church

Rev H J Whalen Accepts Call at First Baptist Church

Rev H J Whalen of Carbondale Pa accepts the unanimous call to become pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Castle beginning likely March 1 1908. He will not bring his family on the first Sunday but expects household goods moved by the following week.

First Baptist Church H. J. Whalen Carbondale Whalen John Snape Tabernacle Baptist Church Utica N.Y First Baptist First Baptist Church of New Castle Brethren

Domlick Charged With Assault on 9 Year Old Girl

William Domlick is jailed and charged before Alderman Williams with a criminal assault on Carmine Maura's 9 year old daughter. Domlick denies the accusation as physicians investigate the case at the Maura residence in the Seventh ward.

William Domlick Williams Carmine Maura Seventh Domlick Maura Demlick

Masons to Attend Samuel Emery Funeral

Members of the New Castle lodge of Masons will meet at the temple at 1 30 Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Samuel Emery at Trinity church at 2 30.

New Castle

Coasters Crash Into Farm Wagon In Fatal City Incident

An afternoon of coasting ended in near tragedy on North Jefferson Street when a rushing bob sled carrying eight boys ages 9 to 14 collided with a brick laden wagon at Grant Street. Injuries include a fractured skull, broken arms, cuts, and shock. Boys were treated locally and walked home, with the wreck stopping the wagon and splitting the wagon pole.

North Jefferson Jefferson Street Grant Street James Cunti Louis Cunti Bank Street Will Maretti Elm Street Jose Simons Carl Mayland South Mercer Street William Meredith John Meyers Edison Vaughn Wallace Avenue Karl Waddington Carl Myland Falls Grant Streets C. C. Taylor Hillcrest Avenue Grant

Beware of your vote in New Castle election

Two weeks remain until the February 18 municipal election in New Castle. The notice urges voters to choose candidates by merit morals and integrity, to avoid partisan manipulation, and to measure a mayor by associates and public trust, urging serious conscientious voting.

New Castle

Pulaski remonstrance blocks license for Frank H. Dobbs

Pulaski township residents led by attorney R L Wallace file a remonstrance against granting a license to Frank H Dobbs citing lack of need and insufficient travelers. About 240 signatories oppose, compared with 75 for the petition, as license court set for next Monday amid unconfirmed postponement rumors.

Pulaski Township R. L. Wallace Frank H. Dobbs Pulaski Ellwood City Porter

Jameson Family Moves to New Home in Town

David Jameson and family relocate from North Mill and Falls streets to the Raney homestead on North Jefferson street. The remodeled house is described as one of the city’s finest. After moving in, the Elks club will occupy the Mill street site and the Y W C A rooms will reopen in the former Elk headquarters.

David Jameson North Mill Street Falls Streets Raney Jefferson Street

Pinkerton Man Aids Probe In Hour Murder Case

Superintendent Goodwin of the Pinkerton force assists District Attorney Young and County Detective Logan in evidence gathering on Dominick Sainato charged with the murder of Game Warden Seeley Houk. The state department backs the pursuit of vengeance.

Goodwin Pinkerton Pittsburg Young Logan Dominick Sainato Seeley Houk State Department

Countess of Yarmouth Id Victory In Annulment Case

The Earl of Yarmouth and Alice Thaw secured an annulment after a 30 minute hearing in London. Settlement terms reportedly include a substantial financial provision for the husband. The countess will drop her title and may remarry, while the Earl faced no defense.

United Press London Earl of Yarmouth Alice Thaw Pittsburg America Scotland Paris Justice Barnes

Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs John Kline

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kline of Pearson Street. The event marks a new addition to the family with no further details provided.

John Kline Pearson Street

Portugal Forms Liberal Ministry After Franco Regime

Lisbon announces a shift to liberal policy and pacification. Franco’s repressive measures are withdrawn, newspapers suppressed under his regime may resume, and a political amnesty may be proclaimed before King Manuel I’s coronation. Cabinet members are named. exiled Franco widely reported aboard a British cruiser.

London Portugal Lisbon Franco Manuel I Lst Ferriera de Amaral Council Interior Arthur Decampos Henriquez Sabastin de Sousa Telles Carvel Magahais Augusto Debasthilo Manuel D’ Esprenguerra Wenceslau de Hereira Lima Madria Casenes England Admiralty Carlo Luiz Tagus Prince of Wales Duke of Aosta Cortez

Ellwood Editor Sued Over Libel Claims by Councilmen

Fred Poister editor and proprietor of a weekly Ellwood City paper faces a trespass lawsuit based on a libelous article in which councilmen M. D. McCarthy and Henry Dambach are accused of graft related public transactions. Damages sought are not yet specified.

Fred KE. Poister Ellwood City M. D. McCarthy Henry Dambach Dambach McCarthy

Sharon Lodge Visits Rigel Court for Social Evening

About 15 Harmony Court members of the Tribe of Ben Hur at Sharon visited Rigel Court No. 9 in this city Tuesday evening. As the local court performed degree work several visitors were initiated. After the meeting the night continued with social games and diversions. Guests departed on the 12:30 car after a delightful evening. Also mentioned is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Daniel Luney of Lutton Street.

Harmony Court Ben Hur Sharon Rigel Court No. 9

Men’s Missionary meeting at First Christian church

Forty two men attended the Men’s Missionary society meeting of the First Christian church on Tuesday night. McFadden and Dennis missed the event but the program ran well with short, direct speeches. A lunch followed a social hour, and several new members were welcomed. The next meeting is the first Tuesday in April to discuss Pennsylvania Missions.

Men's Missionary Society First Christian Church Messrs. McFadden Dennis Pennsylvania

Miss Florence Lightner Buried in West Middlesex

The funeral for Florence Lightner was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in West Middlesex with Rev. Charles F. Irwin of Loraine Ohio and Rev. Bert B. Harrison officiating. Interment followed in West Middlesex Cemetery. Pallbearers included John Costello Frank Brant Orrin Milford Charles Strieb William Taylor and George Taylor. Flowerbearers were Fannie Kochret Ada Leipheimer Elsie McSherry Sharon Mayme Reese Phoebe Clarke Edna Finsthwait and Mrs. Mayme Reese.

West Middlesex Florence Lightner Charles F. Irwin Loraine Presbyterian Church This Place Bert B. Harrison West Middlesx Cemetery John Costello Frank Brant Orrin Milford Sharon Charles Strieb New Castle William Taylor George Taylor Fannie Kochret Ada Leipheimer Elsie McSherry Charles Streib Mayme _ Reese Phoebe Clarke Edna Finsthwait

Death Record for David R Jones of 20 East Lawrence Street

John Dillon of Whittenburg West Virginia reports the death of David R Jones aged 65 at 20 East Lawrence Street. The record lists basic details with no further disposition provided.

David R. Jones East Lawsrence Street John Dillon Whittenburg Ww. Va

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James Flynn Carnegie Offers First Baptist CH Masons EMERY Rity HGWT Jameson Countess OF Yarmouth Ing Ellwood Sharon Lodge Daniel Luney Lutton Street New York City Lightner
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