Hanging of Jack Wade and William Dalton Ordered
The Oregonian reports the January 31 execution of Jack Wade and William Dalton for murder after a December sentence. Crowds filled the courtroom as the death watch details were set and the jail gallows prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oregonian
Portland
Ore
Jack Ewing
Jack Wade
Wampum
William Dalton
G. Green
FY A
Robinson
James Kelly
Wade
Dalton
Cleland
Fiatton
Clarence Veazie
Frazer
Miles Declines 1904 Presidential Run
Washington reports Lieutenant General Miles will not enter the 1904 presidential race despite earlier hints. A close friend confirms his past hope, while war department officials say he has given up pursuing the nomination and will accept President Roosevelt’s reprimand with soldierly calm. Miles values public support but vows no campaign effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
War Department
Roosevelt
Assault at Shenango Mill Leads to Murder Charge
David G. Kiehl, a Shenango steel mill pipe fitter, was taken to hospital with a scalp wound and swore out an information against George Garvey for felonious assault and battery with intent to kill. Garvey, a mill watchman, allegedly struck Kiehl with a heavy mace after an exchange, claiming someone kicked over his stove. Kiehl, small in stature, resides at 15 Shady Side. Garvey, 72, is described as somewhat larger. Hearing set for next week, date pending Kiehl’s attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Kiehl
Shenango
Alderman Potter
George Garvey
Kieh
Garvey
Kiehl
Kiel
Shady Side
Not on the Program Knife-Throw Accident Hits Local Show
Chester DeVonde opened a week in New Castle with a knife throwing stunt that went awry striking Lee Horner above the eye. Horner, son of Police Chief Cyrus Horner, was treated at a drugstore and returned to the stage as apologies were offered. The company called it one of the most peculiar accidents in its career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester DeVonde
New Castle
Chester
Lee Horner
McKinley & Haley
Young Horner
Cyrus Horner
Horner
New Castleman Attends Bull Fight in Juarez Mexico
Lou Kerr received a program of a Juarez bull fight dated December 15 from Ellis G. Kerr. Four bulls were fought, three killed, two horses fatally gored, and two banderilleros wounded as thousands cheered the bloody spectacle. The event, printed in red on yellow, claimed bulls from El Carmen ranch and touted as the best ever seen in Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Kerr
Ellis G. Kerr
Far Southwest
Juarez
Mexico
Espectaculo Taurino
el Carmen
Rio Grande River
el Paso
Texas
Chief Horner’s Aunt Dead at Johnstown
Chief Cyrus Horner attended the funeral of his aunt in Johnstown and learned of her death Saturday night. He arrived Tuesday morning from his former home to be with the bereaved family and stayed after the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Horner
Johnstown
Quay Denies Resignation Report in Telegram
In a telegram from St Lucie Fla to the editor of the Philadelphia Item Senator Quay states there is no truth to the report of his contemplated resignation on account of ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
St. Lucie
Murderous assault on Ellwood man shocks Beaver county
Charles Ewing, 45, a stone quarryman and head of a large family, lies near Ellwood City after severe head injuries from a suspected murderous assault or possible train strike. He was found along a railroad track, and doctors fear complications. Police and Beaver county officers investigate felonious assault and possible murder charges, with arrests anticipated. Ewing was brought to New Castle hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Twine
Hig Humble Howe
Park Gate
Ellwood City
Frame Coubt
Heme
Ewing
Poydhng
Beaver County
Mawoed
New Castle Hospital
Held to Court in Pick's Main Street Game Case
Pick Lee is held to answer to the March term on charges of conducting a game at his Main street home. Howard Lawson and John Campbell are discharged after hearings. witnesses described suspected card play but no proof of monetary betting or sales of drinks. District Attorney Medard led prosecutions. Alderman Potter presided. several witnesses testified on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pick Lee
Howard Lawson
John Campbell
Pick
Main Street
Alderman Potter
Lee
Medard
Campbell
Lawson
Aerogram Proposed as Short Name for Wireless Messages
The signal service and navy department seek a concise term for a wireless telegraph message. Aerogram wins favor for its brevity and clarity, with early usage suggesting readings like an aerogram from Caracas or a serograph report from General Chaffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Washington
Signal Service
Navy Department
Navy
Marconi
Caracas
General Chaffee
War Department
Samar
Marriage License Issued to Samuel Shimp and Margaret Brown
Clerk of Courts Ralph M. Campbell on Saturday issued a marriage license to Samuel Shimp of this city and Miss Margaret R. Brown of Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Campbell
Samuel 8. Shimp
Margaret R. Brown
Allegheny
New Castleman Likely to Secure State Office
William G. Leddy of Leddy Brothers is favored to become grand master of records for the Pennsylvania Knights of the Golden Eagle after J. C. Barnes resigned. Voting ends in December with a decision announced after the new year. the post carries about $2,000 salary and oversees state lodge finances and expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Leddy
Leddy Brothers
Pennsylvania Knights of the Golden Eagle
J. C. Barnes
Leddy
Te Cgiallaher
Chester
New Castle Naw
Hhis
Records
Friends of the
New Castleman
Cunningham Bill Seeks to Correct Volunteer Pay Inequities
Captain J. W. Cunningham of New Castle prepares a bill to adjust extra pay for volunteers. Representative Showalter will introduce it in the house. The proposal aims to grant two months extra pay for those who served in the Philippines and one month for service in the United States under earlier acts, correcting perceived congressional oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cunningham
New Castle
Forty-second Infantry
Showalter
United States
Spain
Cunningham
Philippines
Congress
Universal Sanitary Supply to Double Output With Enlarged Plant
The Universal Sanitary Supply company plans a 100 percent capacity increase by enlarging its New Castle plant. Four new kilns will be added, hiring 45 more workers as production doubles from the current roughly 125 on site. The expanded operation aims to raise annual ware value from about 175000 to 300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Sanitary Supply Company
New Castle
C. J. Kirk
Edward King
George 4. Urgor
John Wine
Wayrell
Sanitary Company
Death Shocks Family After Morphine Sleep
Miss Margaret A. White of this city dies after morphine given for asthma leads to a fatal sleep. The 56 year old was visiting Grove City when she passed away the day before Christmas. Dr Maria White, a missionary, and Mrs Eleanor J Roberts return from New York after the death. Interment was at Harmony United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor J. Roberta
Pittsburgh Street
Grove City
Margaret A. White
Miss White
Miss Wallace
Maria J. White
New York
India
United Presbyterian
White
Dr. White
Roberts
Harmony United Presbyterian Church
Mary A. Ball
Columbus
Kan
J. N. White
Eleanor J. Roberts
This City
Susanna Koonce
Butler County
Maria White
Miss Margaret
North Street
Koonce
Cordelia
Mabel Roberts
Filipinos deemed incapable of self-government
Washington report quotes Representative Kahn from San Francisco after his Philippines tour. He says Filipinos cannot govern themselves and fear independence, seeking broad home rule under American protectorate. He notes Aguinaldo and Buencamino express cautious views on future loyalty and global awareness.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Philippines
Kahn
San Francisco
Manila
Aguinaldo
Islands
Europe
Asia
Africa
Fall from Barn Injures Noted Glass Worker Luke Newton
Luke Newton, a well known glass worker, was severely injured in a fall at his country home near the city on Monday afternoon. He fractured two ribs after missing his footing in a hay loft with loosely laid boards and suffered bruises to the head and body. He will be unable to work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Newton
Shares Profits With Employes
The Stillman Hardware company in Trenton New Jersey has established a quarterly profit sharing plan for its employees. The first distribution, covering the last three months, was added to the regular weekly pay this Saturday after the dividend to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Trenton
N. J
Stillman Hardware Company
Dairy farm rental near New Castle offered
One good dairy farm of 200 acres five miles from New Castle and a 100 acre farm will rent for cash. Inquire at Maple lane farm East Brook Pu. Sti4-i0sii
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Maple Lane Farm
East Brook
Letters of Administration Awarded in Agnes Estate
Register Henry P. Shaner issued letters of administration Friday to Samuel B. Clark in the estate of the late Agnes Mark of North Beaver township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Shaner
Samuel B. Clark
Agnes
Mark
North
Beaver Township
Pittsburg Council Defeats Non-Resident Appointing Clause
Pittsburg select council rejected a charter provision allowing the appointment of non-residents to city offices. The issue centered on naming John McAleese of Lawrence County as superintendent of police. Council members urged the clause be struck, arguing it bypassed resident accountability and proper ordinance procedures.
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Pittsburg
Common Council
John McAleese
Lawrence County
Select Council
Select
P. J. Barry
Fifth Ward
James M. Clark
Speculation Over Traction Deal and Resigning Official
Speculation centers on E. Hamilton resigning as secretary and treasurer of the New Castle Traction company with January 1 effective date. Rumor favors future connection with the New Castle and Lowell railway, built by Everett Moore interests also pursuing New Castle Traction. Authorities suggest the deal is closer to completion than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. Hamilton
New Castle Traction Company
Hamilton
New Castle & Lowell Railway
Everett-Moore Railway
Breslahan Granted Pension in New Castle
Mary A Breslahan of New Castle has been granted a pension of five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Breslahan
New Castle
No withdrawal in the McCue cases
Calvin Spensler wounded in a dispute with Stephen J McCue. Spensler returns home to Pittsburg and accuses McCue of felonious assault. Mrs. Sarah McNeelis also faces charges over property destruction. Both sides seek March term court hearing. McCue denies misconduct and claims damage to character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Spensler
Sarah McNeelis
Crawford Avenue
Stephen’ J McCue
Jell
Pittsburg
Sponsier
Keystone Ridge Company
McCue
Spensler
Pennsylvania Lines Land Deal Near New Castle
The George W Crawford heirs sold a 1100 foot land strip west of the tracks opposite the New Castle station to the New Castle and Beaver Valley Railroad. The Pennsylvania company plans double tracking from Newport north of New Castle, smoothing curves and extending two miles to Sharpsville, improving the BR and P line in the northwest system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George W. Crawford
Pennsylvania Company
New Castle & Beaver Valley Railroad Company
Crawford
Alexander Crawford
New Castle
Sharpsville
BR & P
Administrator Named in Brothers Estate
Letters of administration were issued Monday afternoon by Register Henry P. Shaner to David C. Mayne in the estate of the late Charles J. Brothers of Shenango Township whose death occurred recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Shaner
David C. Mayne
Charles J. Brothers
Shenango Township
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Ellwood
Captain Cunningham
Royal Baking Powder CO
William OT
WY Aleese
George S. Fleming
James W. Pratt
Pratt
Clarence Burleigh
McCandless
Ttat
Recorder Brown
Pennsylvania Lines
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