16 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
1
The opening of a libel suit against The News is led by Patterson with attorney John Bell presiding as trustee. The case centers on alleged defamation connected to reporting about a Sergeant 1d.
The case of W. E. Patterson versus The News over a critique of Patterson's service on the school board opens in Greene County Court. Prosecutors H. K. Gregory B. A. Winternitz and J. Norman Martin present. defense attorneys R. K. Aiken and Clyde Gilfillan seek to add justification to not guilty plea.
A Youngstown newspaper report centers on Father D'Mita whose appearance in the paper sparked controversy and led to the editor's arrest. The situation unfolds amid church and press tensions, with local figures weighing steps taken by authorities.
An Italian Catholic priest, Rev Nicola DeMita of St. Vitus church, is accused in a La Gazetta article translated from New Castle of trying to obtain a dying woman Angiolina Caiazzo’s estate. DeMita was arrested in New Castle and held on $1,000 bail. editor Cresci of La Gazetta Di Youngstown faces charges.
The document lists jurors from Pulaski, Taylor, Big Beaver, Scott, Plaingrove, Mahoning, North Beaver and other townships and wards including Fourth and Second wards. Names include Lawrence Byers Harry Brunton James Burton Andrew Cassidy D S Cosgrove Greer Denniston John Freed Gomer Griffith Robert Gibson John Moses John McMurray and W A Welsh.
Defense may plead justification claiming privilege for published report of a school board meeting. Judge Inghram allows a plea of justification while plaintiff may demand a bill of particulars. Attorney Aiken argues the report is privileged and not fully stated, with continuation noted.
The 17 inch extension of the crack in the Liberty Bell prompted a renewed push to halt its Pacific coast journey. A second crack reaches near the top, raising fears the bell may split if jolted.
Miss Jare Ann Boyd aged 76 of 190 Lincoln Avenue Col Thompson L Burton Cheboygan Wisconsin is recorded as deceased in this death notice.
Judge Porter ordered the removal of Edward Sergeant as trustee of the John Bell estate due to mismanagement and incompetence. Thomas J. Henley requested removing guardian Reese Henley, who moved to Chicago. bond issues cited. Ballot box custody set at John Coulter’s residence in First precinct. several motions and petitions in related estate and voting-precinct matters were continued or denied.
Nashville February 16 jury box filled and witnesses present mark the start of the Cooper Robin Cooper and John B Sharp murder trial of ex Senator Carmack. Prosecution argues unprovoked killing while defense contends self defense and no involvement by Sharp with Carmack’s death.
A fire about 11 o'clock Tuesday morning damaged the Western Union Telegraph Company offices on West Washington Street when a high tension cable contact burned all wires. Fire Chief Connery extinguished a small fire. Officials cannot state when service will resume. Western Union business is now handled by the Pennsylvania railroad line.
William McConahy a Martins Street contractor slipped on his home steps today and dislocated his left ankle. The injury will confine him to his home for some time.
Widespread damage reported across the county as sleet storms disabled power lines and blocked roads. Local crews assess fallen trees, toppled poles, and property damage with emergency services coordinating relief efforts. No fatalities reported at this time.
A severe sleet storm hit New Castle and surrounding counties Monday night causing paralyzed streetcar service and widespread damage. Ice coated streets and falling trees disrupted communications as electric and telephone lines failed. A fire sparked by a downed feed wire on 21 North Beaver Street endangered Elizabeth Jenkins home, prompting rapid response by Chief Connery and the fire department.
Washington street from the Pittsburg street bridge to Diamond street will be repaved with vitrified fire brick in the coming spring. The cost may be covered by a bond issue or other means, with a concrete foundation and brick crushed for use. The Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway must pave alongside its tracks, and the project will be reviewed at the next council meeting.
Miss Jane Ann Boyd a daughter of New Castle’s first postmaster and longtime resident died Tuesday at her niece’s home 190 Lincoln Avenue from pneumonia after a 10 day illness. She aged 75 near 76, taught school in boyhood and Beavor county, was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery. She leaves a brother Joseph T and sisters Margaret Adelaide Boyd. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm from the Lincoln Avenue residence.
The election day is passing off very quietly with few votes in the forenoon due to bad weather. Officials expect most voting to occur later in the day as conditions improve.
Niagara Falls New York reports a thin rivulet over the American side as a northwest wind since Friday holds back water and ice blocks the falls. Two Ameri can reservation workers walked toward Bath Island but avoided getting wet. Miss Estella Fehl of Chestnut street returns from Butler visit.
County Detective Logan investigated a report of liquor given away on election day in Wampum. Police note that state law bans liquor distribution on election day and say prosecutions could follow if the claim is verified amid a heated local election contest.
New York February 14. Hotel waiter duties expand to daily nail care after Miss Cora Young is hired as manicurist by Mr Stockman proprietor of the Walcott. Staff including waiters bellboys and chambermaids must attend the manicure room daily or face fines such as wearing soiled linen or unblackened shoes.
In Youngstown on February 16, Tony Tirolet, 38, died of pernicious anemia after doctors failed to save him. Blood transfusion attempts included a volunteer donor, Lonard Marsh, but a second operation could not be performed due to his deteriorating condition.
Rescue teams still comb the charred Flores theatre ruins at Acapulco where a moving picture show turned deadly. About 300 died as exits clogged and flames roared, trapping patrons including several Americans. Survivors report a rear machine blast and a mass crush, with many bodies unidentified and to be buried in a common grave. Maxwell K. Moorehead, the American consul, works to identify any American victims.
The Pearce and Quig company stock, dealers in Kent's furnishings, was sold Monday to the Erie Drygoods Company of Erie Pennsylvania. The stock consisting entirely of high grade goods is being moved to Erie today by the purchasers.
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