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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
5
A vague report discusses potential interests by McAleer in acquiring a Youngstown polo franchise and possibly bringing top polo players to the area if he secures a team. It notes past offers and doubt about finalizing control amid rival opinions and scheduling.
The article lists Rev T W Lionglaa as presiding elder and outlines a schedule of quarterly conferences for the second quarter. It notes sermons at Grace church New Berard on January 5 and other sermons through March 1 at various churches. It mentions Rev William Sunday’s spring revival and potential political impact on Mercer County elections and local option debates.
A court session reviewed the suit by The Good Roads Company against Union towns Supervisors. The case, brought in the name The Good Roads Company but alleged to be Incorporated as Good Roads Company, was continued after a jury withdrawal and adjourned to February for further argument.
The second annual Poultry Show, under the Law- Fenns County Poultry association, opens at the old Masonic hall over Love & Megoma's drug store this morning. It hosts over 1,000 entries with many birds never seen in this region. Birds from all parts of the country display at the show which continues through Saturday night.
Deputy Sheriff Douds marks his 25th year of service at the county sheriff’s office. He began his official duties yesterday after a term as deputy under several sheriffs. Community friends and colleagues extend congratulations as his tenure continues.
Quick work of the engineer prevented a wreck as a landslide near Middy Creek halted trains. He spotted an obstruction in darkness, stopped the train before a collision with debris, and kept the passengers safe.
Authorities intensify hunt for the Lamphack Swamp victim’s killer. Clothing torn from the body remains missing while a Camden married woman matching the description is missing since Christmas. Police review a possible sighting in Jersey City with a man involved. Magister Branca withholds names as investigations continue.
Frank McClain of Reynalds Street collapsed with paralysis while crossing SouthALL Street near the railroad tracks during his shift at the tin mill. Bystanders aided him until Lurton’s ambulance arrived and he was taken to his home.
Aleie W Brothers a longtime telephone employe died Tuesday night at home on Butler Avenue from typhoid fever contracted a month earlier. He was 28 years old and survived by his wife, father and mother, and several siblings. Funeral services Thursday at 2:30 PM at the home with burial in Valley View cemetery.
Deaths of Paerlek Rayto Patrick Boyle and others cite long local ties and military service. Surviving relatives listed. funeral arrangements set at Shénango Manor and Oak Park, with details of services and pallbearers. Also notes the death of a child in Metherdavenue family and the Jolnn child funeral plans.
In Troy New Jersey Dan Lapel reports a crow guided a farmer to rescue Carl Endfeldt, a boy trapped in a barn. The strange sequence of events ended with the child’s life at risk and the court delivering a verdict in a separate case.
Messy OCR fragment notes a new mercantile appraiser for the county, mentioning Mr Sahenater and Willim Crawford in what appears to be a list of officials and qualifications. Text is garbled with uncertain names and roles.
A New Year blaze swept through Pitshugh causing an estimated $150,000 in damage. Authorities say the fire started in the main hall of a local venue where residents gathered for New Year celebrations. Firefighters battled the flames through the night as neighboring communities assisted. No injuries were reported.
New York January 1 inmates at Tapibs prison marked New Year with a raucous scene. Barry Thaw, Pittsburg millionaire, whose second trial looms for the Stanford White killing, blew a loud horn as lights dimmed and prisoners rang bells. The uproar lasted about three quarters of an hour.
In Georgetown Kentucky Major Owens argues for Caleb Powers as Judge Marrs reconvenes to finish five speeches. The court room fills with supporters and Owens attacks the credibility of Youtsey Noaks and Golden witness confessions, likening Youtsey to Judas. The verdict is expected by late May or early Thursday.
Rob ert talmes Page, a usoirer, risked his life to rescue two small children from a burning Mount his magnificent country residence. He used a ladder to reach a reconit story widow and carried the children to safety as flames surrounded him. Property loss is set at 31,000. Page is a son of Hart Page, the notable Gisacier.
The Iron Trade Review notes the resumption of Vie wills in the Bittsburm district with permanent operations at the Sew Castle mill. United States Steel resumes work at the New Castle plant as plans unfold to produce tin sheet and tin plate products.
A chaotic report describes Chinese crew aboard Ler vay allegedly planning mutiny near Voor with three Chinese members involved. The vessel arrived from Mevana escorted by authorities after forced docking and crew division.
A fragmentary notice describes the arrest of a wealthy socialite tied to a German aristocrat and a celebrated figure named in a convoluted era context. The text mentions wealth, European locales, and a high profile surname, but remains garbled and unclear on exact charges or dates.
A severe blaze swept Quaker City today destroying a factory and multiple buildings. Fire officials report extensive damage valued at 159 008 dollars. A.C. Meteland, proprietor of a nearby livery stable, died of injuries while assisting. Fire companies from nearby towns fought the flames but little could be saved.
Sunder y Pa Jan 1 Fifteen passengers were injured on the Panhandle express when it wrecked near Mountacdon about 10 miles west of Newark. one rider was seriously hurt. Philadelphia bound service halted as crews cleared wreckage and assessed damage.
A fire in San Francisco early today damaged a flat above a restaurant. Four workers were fatally injured, and longshoreman Lona Sigone, 44, died after being pinned near a wagon. Other workers suffered minor injuries.
At the meeting of Theatine of Law Castle lodge No. 4nd Pythians the officers for the ensuing term were elected. C. C. William Arox along with other posts including Prelate Frank Weir, Inside guard Monard, Outside guard G. Amon, and Trustee Archie Gordon were named. Also chosen were representative to Pythian home William J. Mofate and Pythian Outing association John V. Miller. Following officers for the HKpbern Blum lodge were elected: C. C. O. E. Heasley, XY UL. B. Nail, Inside guard J. J. Pyle, and other posts including Trustea Herman Hest and Pythian home representative Henry Dresser.
Detective teams search New York riverside hospitals for Elvira Pescia, two, daughter of Francesco Pescia, a wealthy retiree. A letter from Elvira cites despair and fatigue of life, asking forgiveness from God as motive. family says no known love affair.
Real estate owners report saloon closings cutting rents and lowering site values in Birmingham. Saloon fronts in the business district have dropped about a tenth, with many saloons leaving markets vacant across fifty counties and seventy seven remaining unsold elsewhere as workers shift to other tenants.
A Kansas City electrician warns that nearly anyone can learn the trade after a few years but notes some men struggle with heights and safety. He recalls workers dizzy on poles, belt safety gaps, and a fatal fall from a high line. The piece mentions a local option meeting at a church on a Friday evening.
Fragmentary text references a team, transfers, and a date but contains many garbled words. It mentions a potential move or separation and a numeric value 229 alongside other indecipherable terms. The readable items point to sports/transfer context without concrete facts.
For Thursday and while they last we offer exceptional bargains on Ladies White Lawn and Silk Shirt Waists. Some items cut to about half price, others under half. Embroidered Lawn Waists down from $1.00 to 49c, larger reductions on $1.38 to 79c and $2 to $2.50 lines, plus other marked down waists to clear out.
City Electrician W. B. Devlin compiled a list of fire alarm boxes with locations across the area. Entries include intersections such as Lawrence Glass Work at 12 Him and Falls streets, Shenango Valley Hospital at 13, Jefferson and Grant streets, and multiple others along Washington, Highland, Central, and Crawford avenues, plus Neshannock and Spruce streets with cross streets noted.
A garbled list of street pairs and place names mentions New Castle Pottery Shenango China company and several factory districts. The text references engine houses, chain works, and multiple intersections such as Jefferson Terrace and Montgomery Lafayette, but lacks coherent events or dates.
Jan l At a vaudeville theater two performing bears mauled Mie Classen Carehink as she entered their cage. The bear sank its teeth in her breast and she suffered a painful wound. Spectators,Mistaking the incident for part of the show, applauded wildly.
Readable fragments indicate plans for new tin mills starting soon at an American company location in New Kensington amid rapid industrial expansion in the mid century era.
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