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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1908

Page

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Hughes Advocates Jail Punishments for Rich Crooks

Governor Hughes, addressing the Union League on Washington's Birthday, supports government action to curb discrimination in rates and open markets to all church and industry members. He argues fines on large monopolistic corporations are unjust and that punishment works best for guilty individuals, not corporate entities.

United Press Ishicago Hughes New York Nion League Club Washington Roosevelt Standard Oil President Roosevelt

Claims for damages on Craig Street proceed in court

Mrs. Rachael Norris seeks city damages over grading on Craig Street from North Jefferson to North Beaver. Judge Porter appointed viewers George Hoch John Carpenter and W L McConnell. Viewers report on Chestnut Street sewer cost 402. properties benefit equally. East Main Street sewer cost 1848.87. property holders benefited 1658.06. Madison Avenue sewer cost 401.20. all costs assessed on property holders.

Rachael Norris Craig Street North Jefferson Street Beaver Street Porter George Hoch John Carpenter W. L. McConnell Norris J. M. Boyles E. B. Bittles J. D. Long Chestnut Street East Main Street Nice W. J. Quinn J. B. Idigo W. C. McCullough Madison Avenue

Special Music at First M E Church

At the First Methodist Church the last Sunday night service will be a musical program. Rev Higley will preach a short sermon. Performances include Praise Ye the Lord Randagger chorus Duet Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah Lansing David Lloyd and John T Thomas Solo The Lord is My Light Mrs Helen Urmson Felch Quartet Hark Hark My Soul Houseley Chorus Sing Hosanna in the High Earth Wudley Buck.

First Methodist Higley Lord Randagger Lansing David Lloyd John T. Thomas Helen Urmson Felch

Bankrupt Trustee To Sell Thomas Grocery Stock

Bankruptcy trustee Wylie Mc Caslin will sell the stock of H. J. Thomas on February 28. The stock consists of groceries. The store was first seized by the sheriff, but a petition in bankruptcy was later filed.

Wylie McCaslin H. J. Thomas

Delinquent Tax Collector Faces Six Charges After Waived Hearing

E B Locke collector of county taxes was arrested on six informations alleging unlawful taxes from unassessed residents Clarence Jewell and Hugh Cromie. Bail set at 200 dollars per case. Dickson as bondsman. Investigators say other charges involve accepting payments from nonassessed individuals. Jewell and Cromie believed they were assessed and sought guidance from the district attorney.

E. B. Locke Creighton G. Logan Clarence Jewell Hugh Cromie Young Jewell Cromie Court House Locke Mr. Young W. H. Vance Alderman Ranney T. W. Dickson Mr. Locke F. B. Locke Lawrence County City of New Castle Act of Assembly

Councils Set for Joint Meeting in City Hall Monday

Councils will hold a joint session Monday evening in city hall. No new business of special importance is planned. viewers reports will fill most of the time. Bids for the Fifth ward storm sewer may be opened and the contract let. This is the first meeting in a month.

City Hall Fifth Ward

Nine Scholars Begin English Class for Foreigners

Nine foreign girls gathered at the YWCA for the first English class taught by Mrs. Margaret Speer Gibson. Students represent Polish, Finnish and other nationalities. More may join, classes meet every Friday evening.

Margaret Speer Gibson

Dividend Paid in Schmid Bankruptcy Case

Trustee Quincy McBride disbursed a 20 percent dividend today in the William Schmid bankruptcy proceeding. The payment allocates funds to creditors per the court approved plan and follows the filing of the case.

Wm. Schmid Quincy McBride

Washington Birthday Observance in Senate and House

Public attendance filled the senate galleries as Senator McCumber of North Dakota read Washington’s farewell address for the birthday ceremony. In the House, Chairman Couden delivered the opening prayer praising Washington as a model patriot, soldier, statesman and Christian, and asking his example to inspire future generations.

United Press Washington Senate McCumber North Dakota Couden

Big Minstrel Show Scheduled Again Next Wednesday

Due to high demand for tickets the high school minstrel show will be performed again on Wednesday night of next week in addition to the already announced Monday show. Tuesday is unavailable because of a school board meeting. Reserved seats go on sale Monday at 1 PM at the high school.

No Arrangements For Installation Of Rev Dr Hershey

As yet no arrangements have been made for the installation of Rev Scott F Hershey Ph D LL D as pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. Rev Hershey s letter of dismissal from Wooster presbytery is still in his hands and it will not be presented to Shenango presbytery until the spring meeting with the speakers for the occasion to be selected.

Scott F. Hershey First Presbyterian Church Hershey Wooster Shenango

Candidates for City Clerkship Draw Interest in April Election

Uniformed Ki. O. P. inspection reports Leo G. Griffith and Elder Rhodes likely contend for the city clerk post to be chosen by city councils in a joint session on April 15. Rhodes hints at a possible bid while Griffith, now at Standard Steel Car Works, is noted for capability and past Union Telephone management.

Leo G. Griffith Elder Rhodes Rhodes Griffith Standard Steel Car Works New Castle Union Telephone Company Gomer Griffith Carlisle Street

Elizabeth McGonigle Laid to Rest

Elizabeth McGonigle daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McGonigle was laid to rest at St Marys Cemetery after a high requiem mass at St Marys church. Six school friends served as pallbearers: Thomas Gavin Matthew Young John O Leary Reuben Elliott Ambrose McCaughan and Daniel Guinagh.

St. Mary's Church Mary Elizabeth McGonigle Frank McGonigle Wallace Avenue St. Mary's School Father Maher St. Mary's Cemetery Thomas Gavin Matthew Young John O'Leary Reuben Elliott Ambrose McCaughan Daniel Guinagh

Princeton Residents Near Death In Separate Illnesses

Mrs. Kate Frew widow of Joseph Frew is near death at her Princeton home after a stroke and rising blood poisoning. John Mershimer, another Princeton resident, lies seriously ill with tuberculosis.

Kate Frew Joseph Frew Princeton

Surprise Wedding at Brooks Residence Harbor Street

The Maids and Bachelors and Golden Red clubs celebrated a surprise shower for Miss Mary Jackson of Zanesville and Mr Archie Allman at Mr and Mrs F L Brooks home on Harbor Street. A wedding was performed by Rev Wikkes, pastor of Bethel church, during the evening.

F. L. Brooks Harbor Street Mary Jackson Zanesville Archie Allman Lena Fletcher Miss Jackson Allman Rev Wikkes Bethel Church

Store Door Left Unlocked in Seventh Ward

W J Davy found his East Cherry Street Seventh Ward grocery with the front door open early this morning. He checked stock and found nothing missing. Police think the proprietor left the door unlocked the night before. John Hill, accused of larceny of plumbing tools from H B Gerhard, appeared before Alderman Ranney and was held for court.

W. J. Davy East Cherry Street Seventh Ward John Hill H. B. Gerhard Ranney

Bar-Keeps Short on Change at New Castle Barber Shop

A colored porter asks Cox's barber shop to break a $20 bill. The barber declines, noting they are not a bank. The porter says he paid 15 cents for drinks, got three free ones, and plans more until he can get change, then heads to the Sherman hotel. He hopes a bank holiday on Saturday will help.

New Castle Cox Sherman Hotel

Death Records For Four Residents Listed

Mrs Jennie Williams 47 of 635 South Jefferson street Clarence Martin 27 of Mars Mrs Millicent Callahan Smith 25 of Pittsburg and infant Albert Nucervo five months old of Hills Villa are noted in a local death record brief.

Jennie Williams South Jefferson Street Clarence Martin Mars Millicent Callahan Smith Pittsburg Albert Nucervo Hills Villa

Royalists in Lisbon Facing Terror Amid Turmoil

In Lisbon royalists endure terror as unrest grips Portugal's capital. Reports describe fear, arrests, and clashes linked to the royalist cause, with authorities moving to quell resistance and restore order.

Lisbon

Trustworthy Troops Retained On Guard In Lisbon Turmoil

Lisbon secret police report a regicide plot by the Black Cross society, with arrests and tight royal protection. King Manuel’s advisers fear a military coup as Duke of Oporto moves loyal regiments to defend the palace amid threats over abdication.

United Press Lisbon Portugal Frontier Black Cross Society Gunqueiro Carlos Paris Manuel Franco Duke Oporto

Martin Gantz eighth grade program honors Washington birthday

The Martin Gantz School eighth graders presented a program for George Washington's birthday with a committee of Mary Harris Marie Wilson and Horace Stone. Edna Allison gave the Washington paper and Vernon Kelley the Lincoln paper, with musical and recitations by multiple students.

Martin Gantz George Washington Mary Harris Marie Wilson Horace Stone America Washington Edna Allison T. A. Kimes Columbia Lincoln Eleanor Kennedy Vernon Kelley Longfellow Adaline Marshall Song of A Thousand Years Quar

Burglars Break Into Store Near Police Station

A group of youths allegedly forced entry into Allen's grocery on Neshannock Avenue last night. They reportedly found the safe open but damaged it while attempting to unlock inner compartments, then became locked inside as the door snapped shut. The rear entrance is near the police station.

Allen Neshannock Avenue

Social gathering at Shenango home entertains ten couples

Numbered as one of the most enjoyable social gatherings of Friday evening was the event at the home of Mrs. Charles McKee in Shenango township. Ten couples were entertained with flinch and other diversions before a luncheon served around 11 o clock. Miss Moore of Youngstown is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Elliott of Wallace avenue.

Charles McKee Shenango Township Flinch Pit Miss Moore Youngstown Thomas Elliott Wallace Avenue

Peru Welcomes U S Navy Visitors to Callao Harbor

President Pardo greets visiting U S battleship squadron as Lima Callao shops boom with parrot sales and visitors. Admiral Evans sends Marines to maintain order while 1500 sailors enjoy shore leave and tours of the ships between 2 and 5 pm.

Lima Peru George Washington United States Callao Admiral Evans Punta Arenas Thomas Pardo Combs United States’ Legation Ministry of Marine Evans

Urgent Appeals For Funds At Associated Charities

Urgent requests for aid continue at Associated Charities headquarters with scarce funds. Food and shoes are the urgent needs alongside underwear for children and stockings for all. Despite tin mills reopening, many remain out of work amid cold weather and low fuel supply. The charity bazaar will be delayed until May. Rev. C. W. Foulke leads the effort and states money is needed now, with the Hoyt block room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 1 to p.m.

Associated Charties C. W. Foulke

Attorney Reynolds Addresses Grove City Shakespeare Club

Walter S. Reynolds returned from Grove City this morning where he spoke to the Shakespeare club last night. The lecture was a major event for one of the town’s largest social clubs and the meeting was described as a very successful affair.

Walter S. Reynolds Grove City Shakespeare Club

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Ins Chicago M. E. Church E. B. Logee Lower Branch Liberal Ki. O. P Leo Griffith Will J. L. Myland Coun- New Castle Organization Cils New Castle Co. No Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias J. L. Myland Inspector General's Department Roy J. Beacom A. Reid English Daniel G. Williams E. P. Norris W. M. Keith J. H. Moore Glasser Boston Elizabeth M’gonigle Dicates Gov Lillian Lee J. Howard Horner Mr. Thompson Police Sta Yankees Jackies
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