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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

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New Castle Savings and Trust stockholders may receive full dollar

Stockholders may yet get 100 cents on the dollar as Receiver J H Painter proposes, with enough cash and solid assets to pay depositors first and leave about 80 cents on the dollar for stockholders. Washington county coal bonds totaling 171500 draw 6 percent, plus over 100000 in notes and mortgages also at 6 percent. The plan contemplates accrued interest on bonds, extending the wait for payment but preserving solvency at closure.

NEW Castle Savings and Trust Company Washington County

Bank Solvent When Closed Shows Net Assets Exceed Capital

Receiver Painter reports that after depositor payouts the New Castle Savings and Trust company had about 252 500 in cash and assets plus over 171 500 in coal bonds and over 100 000 in notes and mortgages deemed absolutely good. Total losses to stockholders reach 76 230, but the firm shows at least 28 730 more than its 300 000 capital, implying solvent status at closing. A 10 percent dividend is declared, with meeting held Wednesday. 150 stockholders attended. Marcus Feuchtwanger chairs the committee reviewing accounts and deposits.

New Castle Savings and Trust Company Painter Marcus Feuchtwanger Banking Examiner Cover Banking Examiner Harrisburg Court House J. W. Canon J. P. Caldwell the News New Castle Savings & Trust Company

Loss to stockholders from closure of New Castle Savings and Trust

Financial report by Marcus Feuchtwanger details losses to stockholders after the unjustified closing of New Castle Savings and Trust. It lists cash on hand, bonds, other securities, and estimated losses including building repairs, vaults, fixtures, and liquidation expenses totaling about 328,730 dollars at closure with additional claims and real estate values noted.

New Castle Savings and Trust Company Marcus Feuchtwanger Washington County Coal Co Reg Gorld TAME H. B. Cubbison Lee A Lossie W. T. Black Excelsior Cementing Co Tee J. H. Painter Roy F. Brandon J. M. Cover

D Stanley Struck by Train at Edenburg

David Stanley of Edenburg was struck by a fast Baltimore and Ohio train at the Edenburg crossing while crossing the tracks after alighting from a Mahoning Valley car. He suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg and remained in critical condition at home. he is survived by his wife and three sons and a daughter.

David Stanley Edenburg Baltimore and Ohio Stanley The Traction Company Youngstown Mahoning Valley Pittsburg Lake Erie Mitchell Mr. Stanley Fred Stanley Pennsylvania Mahoningtown Lewis Charles Miss Grace

Whitmore Near Collapse as Suspects Arrive for Testimony

Two additional suspects in the Lampblack swamp murder case will be brought to Harrison New Jersey to testify against motorist Theodore S. Whitmore. Fred W. Elliott a Massachusetts railroad man and Mrs Cassie McKay arrested in New York accompany Whitmore as police seek stronger evidence. Whitmore awaits arraignment for preliminary examination and faces close police watch.

United Press Harrison N. J Lampblack Swamp Theodore S. Whitmore New York Fred W. Elliott Massachusetts Elliott Whitmore Cassie McKay O'Neil Georgie Brooklyn Chinatown Whitmore House Branegan

Remains of J. M. Walker to Lie in State

The late J. M. Walker formerly with the traction company died Tuesday in Toledo. His remains arrive Friday at 3 30 p m over the P and L E and lie in state at Second U P church that afternoon. Saturday at 9 a m the body goes to Plaingrove U P church for 11 30 a m services with the Masonic body in charge. interment follows at Plaingrove.

J. M. Walker the Traction Company Toledo U. P Plaingrove Plaingrove U. P. Church Lodge of the Craft

States Attorneys Meet Sanderson

A conference is to be held in Harrisburg this afternoon between state counsel and the accused in the capitol graft cases. The defense will seek the order of trial for the indictments or demand the information. if not provided the court may compel disclosure. An agreement is expected today.

United Press Harrisburg Capitol

John K. Tener Enters Race for Congress

Capitol report notes John K. Tener announces candidacy for Congress. He seeks a seat amid a field of challengers, highlighting political experience and public service as key qualifications.

John K. Tener Congress

Tener Declares Candidacy For Congress In The 24th District

John K. Tener, Charleroi banker, announces his bid for Congress in the 24th district. He vows to limit centralized power and favor river improvements in the district. He will oppose incumbent Ernest F. Acheson seeking another term.

John K. Tener Charleroi Congress Ernest F. Acheson Washington Beaver

Tener Seeks Congress Nomination From Twenty Fourth District

Lawrence Tener declares confidence in securing the nomination and outlines his platform for Congress. The 44 year old financier and active community figure emphasizes duty and citizen responsibility as he announces his candidacy for the Twenty Fourth district. The statement previews further details to come on page four.

Lawrence Tener Congress Twenty-fourth

Former officers are re elected by Sons of the American Revolution

The New Castle chapter held its annual meeting at the Lawrence club with merrymaking and speeches. Officers who served last year were re elected. General Jacksons day January 8 is observed for the meeting unless it falls on Sunday. Three guests from Pennsylvania could not attend due to illness and business duties. Continued on Page Three.

Sons of the American Revolution Lawrence Club New Castle Jackson R. W. Guthrie Pennsylvania State Society Frank G. Paulson Pennsylvania Society William L. Jones Pittsburg Guthrie Mr. Jones

Sudden Death of Mrs Elizabeth Marshall

Shock struck the city as Mrs Elizabeth Marshall widow of John Marshall died after a stroke of apoplexy at the Crawford avenue home. Born Elizabeth Dunlap in New Brighton she moved to the city at 12 and lived there since. She leaves sons Harry E Edward E and Seth R Marshall and a deceased son James Marshall and siblings H R Dunlap and Mrs Lottie Scott.

Elizabeth Marshall John Marshall Crawford Avenue Marshall

Students Strike Grows in Havana Over Government Permit Rule

Havana January 9. Students from pharmacy medicine and engineering in Cuba join the University of Havana strike in protest of a government order allowing the issue of pharmacy permits after special exams and without diplomas from authorized institutions. Most faculties side with the students against the government.

Havana Cuba University of Havana

Hughes Block Sold to L M Uber in Settlement

Attorney Leonard M. Uber purchased the Hughes block also known as the Odd Fellows building on South Mill street. The sale followed an execution against Charles C. Cooper and others, trustees, with a Wednesday settlement bringing Uber to own the property.

Leonard M. Uber Hughes Odd Fellows Building South Mill Street Uber Charles C. Cooper

Michigan women push for tax voting rights at constitutional convention

Delegations from Grand Rapids Saginaw Detroit and other cities bring petitions signed by nearly 150000 Michigan women urging an amendment to let women vote on tax expenditures. Clara B Arthur and Anna Howard Shaw plead the case while convention members hear mixed sentiment about extending the ballot to women.

United Press Lansing Mich State of Michigan Grand Rapids Saginaw Detroit Clara B. Arthur Michigan Equal Suffrage Association Anna Howard Shaw Boston

Fair Tonight With Clouds Increasing in Western Pa

The forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for a fair night, followed by increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures on Friday.

Pennsylvania

Carlon Quartet Featured at Second U P church revival

The revival services at Second U P church led by Rev. Andrew Magill will feature the Carlon quartet in Thursday evening music. The services continue with growing interest as residents attend.

U. P Carlon Quartet Andrew Magill

Alderman Coates Files for Re election in Seventh Ward

Alderman Herb G. Coates of the Seventh ward filed nomination papers for re election. He is currently serving by appointment to the office.

Herb G. Coates Seventh Ward Coates

Pittsburg Stock Exchange Likely to Reopen Soon

Sentiment favors reopening the Pittsburg stock exchange and action may occur in days. Resumption of business could be delayed to the last week in January or the first Monday in February.

United Press Pittsburg Pittsburg Stock Exchange

Hazel Dell Seeks Vote on 7500 Dollar School Bond

A petition filed with the county commissioners by Hazel Dell school board leaders requests a bond issue vote for 7500 dollars. The petition asks that the February ballots include a yes or no question on the bond. The Hazel Dell schoolhouse is described as inadequate for current needs.

Hazel Dell W. E. Newton W. V. Johnston

Donald Martin Improving Daily After Surgery

Donald Martin son of Rev and Mrs J S Martin of Oakstreet is improving daily after an operation in a Pittsburg hospital. Attending physicians expect recovery if no complications arise. Rev and Mrs Martin will remain in Pittsburg until he is much improved.

Donald J. S. Martin Oakstreet Pittsburg Rev Martin

Day of Prayer Observed by W C T U at First Baptist

Beginning at 10 30 Friday morning members of the W C T U will hold a day of prayer at the First Baptist church on East street. A day long program will be carried throughout the day with planned devotional exercises and activities.

First Baptist Church East Street

Appointment of Grace H. Miller Assistant Deputy

Register and Recorder William A. Eakin named Grace H. Miller as assistant deputy on Wednesday afternoon. Miller has served as a transcribing clerk in the office for some time.

Mercer of Railroads Reported Western

Mercer of Railroads reported Western figures in a terse dispatch. The note lists Mercer as a representative, with no further details on context or outcomes.

Mercer Railroads

Receivership Aims to Save Chicago Great Western Bond Plan

Plan for first mortgage bonds to cover about 10 to 11 million dollars will be prepared by President A B Stickney and co receiver Charles H F Smith after Stickney returns from London. The move ends years of struggle to salvage the Great Western railway and reorg successful, with plans to operate on a more economical basis.

Chicago Great Western Stickney Winnipeg Man Canadian Pacific Railroad Chicago Great Western Railway A. B. Stickney Great Western Canadian Pacific Chicago St. Paul St. Paul, Minn Chicago, Great Western Railway Charles H. F. Smith Sanburn London Sunberg Senatorial Investigating Committee Minnesota Iowa Illinois Sunberg Committee

Peter Witt Attacks Cox County in Pittsburg Speech

Peter Witt city clerk of Cleveland denounced Hamilton county and Cincinnati as corrupt in a Pittsburg board of trade address. He criticized Cincinnati and urged restraining streetcar operations, calling cars pigeon coops and harmful to public health.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Board of Trade Peter Witt Cleveland Cincinnati Ohio Hamilton County

Great Work of Herbert Moninger Expands Sunday School Reach

Herbert Moninger, Bible school expert, to speak at First Christian church Thursday. He recently visited Ashland Ohio where a union training class now has 625 members and growing. All Sunday school workers invited to hear this gifted speaker.

Herbert Moninger First Christian Church Ashland

Deaths of Several Local Residents Reported

Death notices list Mrs. Sarah Jane Crowe age 86 of 28 Croton Avenue and Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall age 72 of 158 Crawford Avenue among the deceased. Also named are Miss Gertrude Rogan 21 of Sharon Elizabeth Bechtel 7 of Genkinger block William Triplett 61 of 15 Bell Avenue Miss Margaret Coyle of Sharon Mrs. Philip Cluse 71 of Butler and an unidentified Italian.

Sarah Jane Crowe Croton Avenue Gertrude Rogan Sharon Elizabeth Bechtel Genkinger Block William Triplett Bell Avenue Elizabeth Marshall Crawford Avenue Margaret Coyle Philip Cluse Butler

Robbery at Wallace Avenue Home Strikes in Early Evening

Thieves forced a back window at J. C. McNabb’s Wallace avenue residence looting silverware jewelry clothing valued at about 300 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. McNabb were away at a church meeting. Tracks led to Lincoln avenue. police investigated with county detective Logan.

J. C. McNabb Wallace Avenue Mr. McNabb W. J. Moffatt Rice Street Lincoln Avenue Logan Snakes” Wilson Western Penitentiary Hing

Sheriff Seizes Martha Sherlock Property for Sale

Sheriff Waddington has seized personal property belonging to Martha Jane Sherlock of Big Beaver township on an execution for 182 dollars. The livestock and farming implements will be sold on January 16.

Waddington Martha Jane Sherlock Big Beaver Township W. T. Whan

John H. Black Favored for School Controller Seat

In the Fourth ward former City Controller John H. Black is prominently mentioned as a candidate for school controller. He is a well known ward resident with a long record of interest in the schools and would make a suitable choice for the post.

John Mr. Black Black

Youngstown Man Drinks Blueing Mistaken for Wine

William Kirchbaum of Youngstown drank blueing thinking it was home made wine. Physicians saved his life.

William Kirchbaum Youngstown

Typhoid Fever Reported in Two Residents

Two cases of typhoid fever were reported to the health officer yesterday. Harry Williams of Croton Avenue and Mrs. James Cox of Haus Avenue both have the disease.

Harry Williams Croton Avenue James Cox Haus Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ulates Feuchtwanger J. M D. Stanley Sanderson J. K. Tener Charlerol Revolutionary Descendants Eliz. Marshall L. M. Uber Constitutional Convention PGH Stock Exchange Donald Martin DAY OF Prayer Cox’s County Robbers Mnabb Mrs. McNabb John H. Black
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