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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
1
The article portrays Hargis as fearful and remorseful amid ongoing feuding tensions. It emphasizes his troubled state and the surrounding public scrutiny, highlighting personal consequences and emotional impact.
Witnesses prepared to testify that the defendant acted in self defense when killing his father. The defense insists the account is false and aims to show the opposite motive. Authorities seek truth in the courtroom.
Beech Hargis, charged with shooting his feudist father Judge Hargis, shows no remorse at arraignment and is remanded to jail without bond. The judge and three brothers were killed in a family shooting. Beech pleads self defense and attends funerals, while attorney J B Marcum’s widow questions justice.
A team owned by Huey, the contractor, ran away on Washington Street after noon Saturday, frightening pedestrians. The horses surged along the sidewalk near Mercer, tearing loose a large display case in front of Louis Ehrlich's store and colliding with an iron post in front of John C. Wallace's. Neither the horses nor wagon were damaged, though panic ensued.
Dr William Grey Miller who has been in Europe pursuing post graduate study sailed February 5 for home and will likely arrive next week. He will stay with his sisters Mrs I B Griffith and Mrs John G Noth durft.
Joseph C. Sibley of Franklin announces he will not run again for Congress from the district including Mercer Crawford and Venango counties. The move leaves the field open for the current incumbent Congressman Wheeler as he begins his trip to the Holy Land.
J. J. Turner, second vice president of the Pennsylvania lines, east and west divisions, and party, toured the E. and A. division during a Friday inspection trip. No stop was made in New Castle.
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce adopts a plan to cut all expenses and suspend salaries until the April annual meeting. S. J. Callahan offers to serve as secretary without pay. James Stevenson and C. Robingson are elected trustees, five others extend terms. Personal effects to be sold. office furniture retained.
D I Campbell of Walnut Street learned Friday night of Col John G C Campbell’s death at his Newark Ohio home aged 84 after a lengthy illness. A Civil War veteran, he led the 76th Pennsylvania and spent his later years in Newark with prior family ties to Coshocton. He is survived by his wife, two children Edwin of Pittsburgh and Mrs Rugh of Coshocton, plus D I Campbell and two sisters. Funeral was held Saturday with Coshocton interment. D I Campbell arrived too late for the service.
After months of indecision the Westminster football captaincy is awarded to D. E. Hankey. A three year varsity member, he played left end last fall. His challenger was Andrew Park. Hankey won three votes to two as the athletic committee settled the matter. H. E. Robinson was chosen team manager.
Youngstown Ohio February 8 Henry Pfeil an employee of the Smith Brewing Company fell into a vat of beer and drowned. Fellow workers tried to save him but he was dead when recovered. Mrs. M E Patrick of Goldfield Nevada is in a New York hospital in serious condition after taking several powders containing veronal.
Harrisburg reports that former Governor Pennypacker and ex Attorney General Hampton L. Carson may be called by the defense in the Sanderson et al. capitol graft case. Judge Pennypacker offered as a witness but declined to discuss Lewis testimony. Prosecution promises more shocking testimony next week as trial resumes.
New York reports Charles W. Morse sails back to New York after a Queenstown Liverpool voyage. Wall Street speculation centers on an unseen trigger while Morse cites an imperative message and refuses to reveal its source or content. He says he did not intend to return immediately but was forced to go home.
Five foreigners were arrested in McKeesport Pennsylvania on February 8 charged with stealing a coffin intended for a negro man’s burial. Witnesses say the suspects were caught while using the coffin as fire wood.
Braden Downs aged 88 died Saturday morning at his son William J. Downs’s home 267 Butler Avenue after a long ill health. He lived seven years in the city after moving from Slippery Rock Butler County. Survived by sons William J. and John, a brother John Downs of Sharon. Funeral at the home Sunday and burial Monday in Slippery Rock.
Dr William H Crawford of Meadville president of Allegheny College will preach morning and evening at the First Methodist church on North Jefferson Street The pastor Rev Elmer E Higley has recovered enough to be up though still home bound Crawford is a prominent church member and has been mentioned as a possible bishop candidate
The South side Maitland L. T. L. met Friday at Primitive Methodist Church under Mrs. J. W. Reed. Officers elected include President Miss Alice Reed Vice president Calvin Morgan Secretary May Perrott Treasurer Ethel Williams Librarian Ivor Davis. Fifty three members attended.
The Y W C A organized a Bible class at its headquarters with about 50 people attending the opening night. Thurday night supper at 6:30 followed by class at 7 featured Dr. Anna Jack and Miss Erhardt presenting, with plans for two divisions and four years of study.
John Bolatch lies near death after a street fight in Youngstown. He accuses James Marano of stabbing him and names him as the assailant amid a tense clash.
Chicago reports a historic drop in commodity prices during the week. Cheese prices fell sharply from 12-15 cents per pound to 12-13 cents for small and mid sizes, driven by tighter bank credit. Meats, eggs, poultry and sugar also declined, while clothing prices saw the largest tumble.
Dr. W. H. Crawford president of Allegheny College Meadville will address the men at the YMCA Sunday afternoon on A Religion for Men. He recently spoke at Cornell College and drew strong notices. He will also preach at First Methodist church morning and evening replacing Rev Higley who remains ill.
W. E. Corey president of United States Steel says the industrial low mood is past and predicts better times. He cites strong demand for tin plate wire and tubes and notes an order for 60 000 tons of steel rails has been placed.
The Postal Telegraph company now offers round the clock service. Manager Strang, via a private loop from his residence, allows patrons to send messages after hours by calling him. The new feature aims to improve citywide communication. Japan and the United States clash over immigration figures as investigations continue.
Col John C Campbell 84 of Newark New Jersey died. Mrs John Murphy 62 of Hillsville Ohio, Braden Downs 88 of 267 Butler Avenue referenced in notice.
The Vindicator issued by the Lawrence county W C T U appeared on the streets this morning before the license court. It lists county officers department superintendents and local L T L officers, with license applicants names bondsmen signers and the attorney presenting the application. A notable feature is many applicants furnishing surety company bonds instead of local bondsmen.
In Sharon on February 8 Judge A W Williams and Mercer County Commissioners clash over appointing Architec L L Lougee of Cleveland to draw plans and supervise construction of a new court house. Commissioners picked Lougee Thursday. Williams vetoed Friday and the dispute moves to Monday. Several Lougee plans are not favored by the judge amid cost concerns above 300000 dollars and many other plans remain to be reviewed.
Pittsburg police raided establishments of alleged mediums and fortune tellers after complaints by North Side residents. Over forty women have been arrested or detained with more actions expected as raids target the boroughs main thoroughfares for alleged fraud.
Dominick Bellotti charged with assault on Angelina Maura, daughter of Carmine Maura of the Seventh ward, was discharged by Alderman Williams after physicians could not substantiate the assault claim. Mr and Mrs C K Gardner and children are recovering from grip illness.
Citizens form committee to combat fraudulent registrations tied to tax receipts. A $500 fund will hire a detective and pay rewards for arrests. Watchers will monitor polling places. arrests to occur when illegally registered voters attempt to cast ballots.
At a directors meeting Secretary George E. Burgess was re elected for another year. The YMCA in this city shows remarkable advancement with membership over 1,400, bible study enrollment above 300, daily attendance over 250, and gains across departments. The year is described as the banner year with higher goals planned.
Rev. W. G. McConnell of Fourth Presbyterian Church will preach Sunday at 11 00 am on Local Option. He plans to share ideas on how it can be implemented in Pennsylvania.
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