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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

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Body of missing man John Ulrich found in Ohio River

The body of John Ulrich of South New Castle was found in the Ohio River below Wellsville Ohio after being missing since December 14 1908. Authorities and relatives believe he wandered away and drowned, with the body identified from a memorandum book and routine inquiries ongoing.

John Ulrich South New Castle Gilmore Ulrich Ohio River Wellaville Ohio New Castle East Liverpool George Thomas Jadie Moore New Cumberland W. Ja Yellow Creek Boring Wellsville Phillips Castle Igater Beaver Creek Steubenville Urrich Mingo Junction New Castle Junction

State highway bill would allow rail use for nominal rent

Harrisburg, Feb. 25. Senator Sproul introduces a plan for a Philadelphia to Ohio line highway funded later, with rail access at 75 dollars per mile annually. Critics call it an automobile highway and wasteful, fearing corporate influence and unnecessary expenditure.

Harrisburg W. C. Sproul Delaware County Ohio State Line Philadelphia Pittsburg

Rosena murder appeal to be argued with 22 cases listed

Arguments for a new trial in the Rosena Coccho murder case will be heard before Judge Porter next week. District Attorney Young and Jamison appear for the commonwealth with Moffatt and McCaslin for Rosena. The list includes Cohen versus Pittsburg and Western Railroad over land taken on Moravia street and Newell contempt of court in a custody dispute. Continued on Page Ten.

Fred Rosena John Coccho Porter Charles H. Young Roy M. Jamison Commonwealth William J. Moffatt Wylie McCaslin Rosena Coccho Isaac Cohen Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company Moravia Street Frank H. Newell Cassandra Newell Newell Martin Pyle Mahoning

Racing to Begin at Agua Calientes in April

Sporting men state that racing will start at Agua Calientes in April after a government concession to an American company. Track construction is currently underway.

Mexican City Agua, Calientes

Local Optionists Press For Favorable State Bill

Pennsylvania local optionists packed the house to urge lawmakers to report in favor of the measure. Dr. George Edward Reed of Dickinson College argued the bill would offer a square deal and curb a dangerous liquor trade under license and police control. Rep. Morrison of Beaver County framed local option as home rule, not prohibition, noting past failures elsewhere but defending the principle of local choice.

Fiarrisburg Pennsylvania Law and Order Committee House Fair Schad Fairs George Edward Reed Dickinson College W. S. Morrison Beaver County Maine Kansas

Division Proposal in Second Ward Sparks Public Debate

Citizens gathered in council chambers advocate splitting the Second ward after a public survey. Figures show about 12 000 residents with 1 525 resident taxables 909 registered voters and a ward wealth of 4 420 000 dollars.

Judge Porter John H. Miller J. J. Dean James Stevenson Charles Slaughenhaup Calvin Smith R. L. McNabb McNabb

Third Arrest In Robbery Of the Riblet Home

Jesse Layton was arrested on Wednesday by County Detective Logan for involvement in the J. C. Tiblet robbery in Pulaski. He denies the charge and will have a hearing before Alderman Mayne this afternoon. The case also involves John Layton and Robert Reed with hearings scheduled.

Jesse Layton Logan Pulaski Alderman Mayne John Layton Robert Reed

Seavy Offers Fine Marathon Prize

One prize in The News Marathon is a dozen $5 photographs awarded by E. E. Seavy the noted photographer of North Mercer Street. The winner will receive a lasting reminder of the race and the conditions of victory. Mr Seavy will also be on the finish ground Saturday to photograph the event.

E. E. Seavy North Mercer Street Leavy

Marathon runners to meet again in promised rematch

Johnny Hayes, the Olympic marathon champion, will get another chance against Dorando Pietro after Pietro defeated him in Madison Square Garden. The return race is promised and will be run sometime next month.

New York Johnny Hayes Dorando Pietro Hayes Madison Square Garden

Austria Ready to Sweep Belgrade War Plans in Balkans Clash

Paris and London report Servia will refer its case to the powers and abide by their decision. Vienna says Austrian troops could occupy Belgrade within five hours after war starts and German aid would follow if Italy intervenes. Finance ministers warn a broad war is hard to finance, while Austrians face tax hikes to fund preparations.

United Press Paris Servia London Balkans Austria Belgrade Vienna Danube Semlin Mondecs Italy

Fred Duff Dies After Street Car Crash Injuries

Fred Duff 21 of 111 South Lafayette Street Seventh ward died at Warren hospital after injuries from a street car collision near Niles. He lost a leg and suffered severe crush injuries. his parents C W and Mrs Duff and sisters Mrs Sayers and Florence survived. Funeral at family home Sunday at 1 30 o clock.

Niles Fred Duff Lafayette Street Seventh Ward Warren, O Duff C. W. Duff New Castle Warren Mahoningtown

Anxable Witherow Colgin Kenley in Brief Notice

Fragmentary text lists names Joe S Anxable Mary Witherow James T Colgin and Mary Kenley with unreadable surrounding content. No clear event details or dates are discernible.

Joe S. Anxable Mary Witherow James T. Colgin Mary Kenley

Trusted Lawyer Hansen Sentenced to One Year for Bribery

Carl Fischer Hansen once a leading New York bar figure pleads guilty to bribing witnesses in a Philadelphia case. He receives a 12 month penitentiary term at Blackwell's Island with a week stay to settle affairs and faces disbarment. His wife plans legal separation and may emigrate after his release.

Blackwell’s United Press New York Carl Fischer Hansen Brokaw Blackwells Island Hansen Tony Macalooso Joseph O’brien Philadelphia O'Brien Macalooso Jerome Fischer Hansen

Cooper ordered political blast linked to Carmack murder

Nashville trial coverage shows Colonel Duncan Cooper facing cross examination in the Carmack murder case. He denies threats meant to pressure Senator Carmack and hints at exposing private acts if pressure continued. Defense witnesses including Governor Patterson and Brown are expected to corroborate.

United Press Nashville Tenn Duncan Cooper Robin Cooper John D. Sharp Edwin W. Carmack Hart Carmack Cooper Senator Carmack M. R. Patterson Brown Coopers Mary Kreig Polk Flats Henry Stockett Colonel Cooper Miss Lewis Stockett Albert Stockett

Reynolds Cash Bail Bill Passes In House

The house approved finally the cash bail bill introduced by Walter Reynolds of this county. The measure requires that money be deposited with the prothonotary in lieu of a bondsman.

Reynolds Walter §. Reynolds

Readville Track Sold To Welch For 70000

The Readville track and holdings of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders association were sold for 70000 to Andrew J. Welch of Hartford. The sale preserves the track from being cut into building lots.

Boston Readville New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Andrew J. Welch Hartford Welch

Mrs Teal Trial Ends In Courtroom Turmoil

In New York on February 26 Mrs Ben Teal wife of the actor faced a subornation of perjury trial tied to Mrs Frank Gould divorce actions. The defense sought dismissal citing timing of the alleged crime as preexisting issues. Judge Foster refused and only two minor witnesses remained.

New York Ben Teal Frank Gould Hart Foster Colonel Hare Teal

Felonious assault case linked to Italians on Sheep Hill

Information filed by Frank Busso charges Raffalo Carmuccio Raffallo Carmuccio with felonious assault with intent to kill after a fight at the Italian colony on Sheep Hill. Busso bears a head wound from a alleged razor. Virginia Basile files cross informations accusing Antonio Carmuccio and Raffalo Carmuccio of assault and threats. Cross suits noted. hearings before Alderman Morrison.

Frank Busso Raffalo Carnatzio Ranney Busso Carnazzio Sheep Hill Virginia Basile Antonio Carmuccio Raffalo Carmuccio

Trust Probers Make Rich Find on Tobacco Trust

Washington reports that ten men control the American Tobacco Company and its three large subsidiaries, dominating 60 percent of stock. J. B. Duke, A. N. Brady, O. H. Payne, P A. B. Widener, Thomas F. Ryan and others are named amid accusations of price cutting and deceptive practices.

Washington, D. C Col Sal Herbert Smith Bureau of Department of Commerce and Labor Smith American Tobacco Company American Snuff Company American Cigar Company United States Porto Rico Mammoth J. B. Duke A. N. Brady O. H. Payne A. B. Widener Thomas F. Ryan B. N. Duke G. B. Schley The Broke

Bad Check Swindle Targets West Wash Merchant

W H Rice, a West Wash wholesale trader, cashed a series of checks from a stranger calling himself J Baylor. After initial payment for goods, Baylor produced a $100 check and later a $50 note. Rice recovered about $25. the man vanished before police could detain him, eluding capture at Youngstown.

W. S. Rice West Wash Street J Baylor Rice F Baylor Union Depot Youngstown Baylor Mr. Rice Rice Portersville McDowell

Knockout Expected In Ten Rounds In New York Fight

In New York on February 25 the Joe Thomas versus Hugh Kelly bout draws strong betting and public interest. The winner is slated to meet champion Stanley Ketchel. promoters predict a fast pace with a knockout before the ten round limit. Both fighters possess solid punching power and aggressive styles.

United Press New York Stanley Ketchell Joe Thomas Hugh Kelly

Death Record for Lena Fare and Others in City Notices

Death notices list Lena Fare age 5 months of 454 1-2 South Mercer Street and John Ulrich 64 of South New Castle borough along with Fred Duff 21 of 111 South Lafayette Street Mrs. George W. Allison 70 of 158 North Bay Street and Samuel Allen 33 years 8 months, plus DonGuee Micce ra 102 County Tines Street.

Lena Fare Mercer Street John Ulrich South New Castle Fred Duff Lafayette Street George W. Allison North Bay Street Samuel Allen County Tine ' S Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sharon Cohen Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Second Ward Riblet SEAVY Gol. Cooper Publican Esseen Mrs. Teal Case Gould RAZOR Raffale Carnatzio Trust Probers W. 5
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