Tillman 3 Preparing Reply to T. R. Against Him
Three Tillman associates prepare a reply aimed at countering T. R. with a formal statement. The effort centers on presenting a defense and addressing anticipated questions from the rival figure.
09 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
1
Three Tillman associates prepare a reply aimed at countering T. R. with a formal statement. The effort centers on presenting a defense and addressing anticipated questions from the rival figure.
Senator Tillman prepares a senate speech in response to President Roosevelt accusing him of using official position to aid personal land grant interests. He says he will explain carefully and deny unlawful acts while avoiding details of Oregon land purchases. Continued on Page Ten.
Investigation in France shows Wilbur Wright not a co respondent in a divorce case filed by Lieutenant Goulat of the Cuiressiers. Earlier reports claimed his involvement. records reveal no action against him. Wright’s mention is viewed by friends as a joke given his noted lack of susceptibility to women.
Dr V L Lapenta of North Mill street narrowly avoided a wagon and street car collision on South Mill street near the New Castle hotel. To avert impact he steered toward the curb, was thrown from the vehicle, and his light runabout struck a telegraph pole causing severe damage though the driver was uninjured.
Chicago police search for Rev. J. H. Carmichael in connection with the Battle Run church store murder of Gideon Browning. St. Clair county authorities report Carmichael headed toward Chicago and possibly toward Grant Nebraska or the St. Clair river, with theories ranging from insanity to a fatal partnership.
After a recent earthquake in Italy a well near Poland Mahoning county Ohio formerly called a duster began to spout oil the day after and has continued flowing steadily. Springfield Oil & Gas Co. operates the well and reports ongoing production from the site.
Daniel Watters a tin worker of Reynolds street enters the race for constable in the new Eighth ward as its first candidate. He seeks election and is listed as a hopeful in local notices.
J B F Rinehart plans to defend himself in Pittsburgh on charges he looted the Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg. He says he will expose allies who used a 180000 fund for political purposes and may implicate others as statute of limitations nears. He vows to deliver stories to impress the jury when testimony begins Monday.
The trial of Hains faced ongoing delays as sensational interruptions and courtroom disturbances wore down proceedings. Jurors remained cautious while attorneys argued over admissibility and sequence.
Ralph M. Read, New Castle hotel proprietor, has sold his business to Tone Turner and may be asked to assume the Elks lodge secretary and clubhouse steward roles. Some members favor combining the two offices for a capable replacement, with a decision likely at the next lodge meeting after the current secretary’s term ends.
Edward Colt Gilman of Flushing L I a noted Long Island real estate dealer is dead and Miss Jeannette McKimm Miss Dorothy Whittle and James Grannon all of Flushing are in a hospital with serious injuries after a car wreck near Bayside when a front wheel slipped off the axle. Two other occupants were cut and bruised.
Mrs Fannie Swadener, felled by a sudden illness in the county jail, showed considerable improvement today though confined to bed. It is hoped she will be up in a few days. Miss Minnie Davis paid a $50 fine and costs and was released last night, leaving for home by car.
St Louis dispatch reports Italian marathoner Dorando Pietri gave $1,000 to earthquake victims in Italy. Pietri telegraphed his manager Pat Powers in New York to forward the gift, noting he has earned $7,000 in the U.S. and expects about $20,000 more.
Flushing January coverage reports the trial moving through rebuttal with witnesses denying defense claims. Judge Crane orders the case to go to the jury by Thursday next as McIntyre trims sur rebuttal witnesses and testimony.
Grace Goodyear Depew of Buffalo was granted a divorce in Colorado Springs on January 9. She is described as the wife of Senator C M Depew's nephew.
Mrs. Charlotte Deepard, president of the Women Freedom league, urged suffragists to disobey unjust laws in their bid for the ballot. She declared civil law can be a higher duty and predicted a year of the most violent suffragette demonstrations in English politics.
Senator Depew described a new Senate stance in Washington: the body will not confirm high trust nominations without first investigating. The move signals a broader effort to curb executive nominations and reduce direct clashes between the president and the upper chamber.
Mrs. Mollie Evans Busang former New Castle resident died Saturday at 9 05 AM in Pittsburg after a heart illness. She was married about 12 years ago and leaves husband and two children George and Eleanor. Surviving sisters in New Castle include Mrs. W H Martin Mrs Ed Vandegrift Mrs James Sullivan Mrs Robert Gwin and Mrs E M Ferringer. Funeral Monday with burial in Allegheny.
More than a hundred elite long distance runners from New England enter a marathon from Ashland to Boston. The finish is at the National League baseball grounds with all receipts earmarked for the Massachusetts earthquake relief fund in Italy.
The Lawrence Savings and Trust Company as executor of John B. Brown brings ejectment proceedings against George W Campbell and others to recover possession of lot 44 in Brown's second addition to South New Castile.
Death notices list Mrs. Jane D McGilligan age 66 of Greenwood Avenue J Wesley Felton age 2 of 678 Hamilton Street Mrs Thomas McClintock age 37 of Hazel Dell Mrs W J Busang of Pittsburg and Mrs Teresa Wilson age 49 of Wam nnm.
Report notes accusations hurled at the Italian government as fatalities mount. Officials and political figures face scrutiny while investigations continue into the causes of the deaths.
Rome reports charges that slow government action and red tape cost 10 000 lives in the Messina quake. Troops cut relief to force survivors from ruins while American jackies assist ailing victims and set up near the consulate. Dr George C Rhodes oversees efforts aboard Scorpion.
Mrs. Jessie Gates sues Buhl hospital for 10000 damages claiming burns received as a patient and unable to recover. The hospital contends burns occurred after discharge. Judge Criswell of Venango County will preside, sitting in Mercer in place of Judge Williams.
Boston January 9 The indoor tennis and racquet season begins at Harvard with Jay Gould the world amateur court tennis champion meeting Peter Latham the former professional champion in the opening match of the new tourney.
County Commissioner John F. Pitts and Jury Commissioner's clerk H. P. Prest escaped serious injury when a Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle car nearly ran them and their horse down on Cunningham Street. Pitts suffered a dislocated shoulder while the buggy top and rig were damaged. He urges guard gates at the dangerous street corner to prevent future tragedies.
Ellis M. Feringer of North Beaver Street will sail from New York City on the 16th of the month for Porto Rico. He will go direct to Ponce on the southern island, then by automobile to San Juan about 80 miles away. He plans a plantation visit and will call on Bert Stevenson of Vega Baja.
Mary A. Redmond accuses Harry E. Redmond of desertion and failing to support her for months. The couple lived on Long avenue and he was arrested last night by Constable William McConnell under Alder woman Morrison’s office awaiting a hearing.
Representative Tawney of Minnesota introduced a House resolution to appoint a five member select committee to examine appropriations for government detective work. The measure, passed without dissent, seeks details on 1909 and 1908 appropriations and who served in public security roles, including duties and travel.
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