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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1907

Page

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Pennsy’s Bad Hancing 15 Real Surprise

A fragmentary notice notes an event labeled Pennsy’s bad hancing with quotations around drecks. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear context or dates.

Pennsy

Pennsylvanian Railroad seeks 200 million more for improvements

Wall Street and bankers react to a reported 200 million dollar追加 requirement for Pennsylvania Railroad upgrades. The company may issue 100 million in convertible bonds and 100 million in stock to fund expanded facilities as shares fall and markets react.

New York Pennsylvanian Railroad Pennsylvania Wall Street A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Northwest London

Poultry Show Arrangements at Lawrence County Exhibition

First annual Lawrence County Poultry Association show set for January 23 to 26 in the old Masonic hall. Cash premiums total 150 dollars to attract exhibits. Capacity 3 600 birds. Not for profit, aims to promote poultry raising as a growing local industry with entrants from surrounding counties and Eastern Ohio. Officers listed include President J Y Patton and Secretary D R Ballard.

Lawrence County Poultry Association Lawrence County Ohio J. Y. Patton H. W. Michael D. R. Ballard J. Frank Stevens

Child Recovery After Long Illness In Evans Family

Five year old Josephine Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Evans, is recovering after a prolonged illness that included pleurisy and grip.

Josephine Philip Evans

Broken Shaft Delays Ponce Tramp Vessel

A broken shaft caused a delay to the Ponce tramp vessel as reported in the brief. No further details available in the fragment.

Ponce Arrives in Bermuda Tow After Long Overdue Voyage

News from Bermuda confirms the steamer Ponce reached port under tow by the tramp Wabbie and reports all passengers and crew safe. Earlier reports tied the Ponce to the Maracas and raised fears of loss as both ships searched for contact with the overdue liner. The delay was caused by a broken aft and a stalled circulating pump, delaying repairs and speed on the voyage.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch New York Ponce Porto Rico Bermuda Wabbie Trnidad Maracas Hamilton Mooney Steamship Line Sandy Hook Steamship Company Wabble Galdsen Powerful Murray's Anchorage

Carnegie argues brains will outrank money in future

Andrew Carnegie predicts a future where intellect outweighs wealth and the pursuit of money is a crime. In an article titled My Partners, the People, he urges millionaires to share wealth with the poor but argues their fortune should be transferred only after death, allowing the community a growing share based on the deceased's wealth.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch New York Andrew Carnegie Review of Reviews

Assessors to Work in Annexed District

Councils Monday evening will instruct the city assessors to begin the assessment of property in the recently annexed portion of Neshannock township at the earliest possible date. This will be done so the new part will come in for its share of city taxes under the next assessment.

Neshannock Township

Little Georgiana Brinker Shot at Mission School

Little Georgiana Brinker of New Wilmington is rapidly recovering after being shot Tuesday while at play at the Mission school in the college town. She is to be moved to New Wilmington hospital as soon as possible, with a tentative plan for transfer on Saturday.

Georgiana Brinker New Wilmington Mission School College Town

Amadors Son Quits Post in New York

Dr. Raoul Amador youngest son of Panama's president resigns as consul in New York amid a paternity suit. Mrs Bertha K. Gresham's charges and an attempted arrest are noted as the case goes to the U S State Department. His brother Martin Amador will replace him in Hamburg.

Amador New York Publishers’ Press Dispatch Raoul Amador Republic of Panama Isthmian Republic Bertha K. Gresham State Department Martin Amador Panama Hamburg

Growing death toll in Eliza furnace disaster at Pittsburg

The Mercy hospital reported another victim died at 9 25 am after burns covering the body. The dead total rose to 11 with others critically injured. Reports said four more charred bodies were found, though not confirmed. Coroner Armstrong accuses Jones & Laughlin of hiding bodies to mask the catastrophe.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch Pittsburg Eliza Furnace Mercy Hospital Eliza Vic South Twenty-seventh Street Armstrong Jones & Laughlin Company

Hartzell Sues Railroad for Land Damages

Michael Hartzell sues Western Allegheny Railroad for $2,000 claiming land was taken. Plaintiff represented by C. H. Akens. defendant by J. Norman Martin.

Michael Hartzell Western Allegheny Railroad Company Mr. Hartzell C. H. Akens J. Norman Martin

Cleveland Man Is Word Blind After Robbery

W C Morton of Cleveland real estate was slugged and robbed in his room at the Colonial hotel in Pittsburg. Doctors call his condition word blindness, leaving him unable to talk or write coherently though improving. he may need schooling to relearn writing.

Pittsburg W. C. Morton Cleveland

Mary Cowden Starts Building New Residence in City

Mrs. Mary Cowden of Coitsville Ohio has bought a lot and begun erecting a six room residence on Park Avenue just east of the engine house. The home will include a heater and modern conveniences.

Mary Cowden Coitsville, O Park Avenue

Steel Worker Sprains Ankle While Working

Tom Ross a steel worker was injured at work Thursday night and taken to the hospital for treatment. He will be laid off from work for some time.

Tom Ross

The Day's Deaths

Grif Alexander Jr of New Martinsburg West Virginia Mrs Sarah McDowell of Knox Clarion County Mrs Minerva Lowry Liken North Beaver Township Edna Platt of 201 Lutton Street listed among local deaths for the day.

Grif Alexander, Jr New Martinsburg W. Va Sarah McDowell Knox Clarion County Minerva Lowry Liken North Beaver Township Edna Platt Lutton Street

Pak Fire Is Croton's Man for Council

A tight attended caucus at the Croton fire station named Pak Fire as the community candidate for the town council. The meeting outlined support and next steps for his campaign.

Pak Fire Croton

William Love May Be Out For Re Election

About fifty Third ward voters caucused at the Croton fire station to choose a Citizens ticket candidate. They considered William Love and P. K. Fike, with four names discussed, and settled on Fike as nominee while Love likely seeks re election. Papers for both nominations will be filed soon.

Common Council William Love P. K. Fike Love Fike Croton Lafayette Baldwin Third Ward Citizens RR. H. Whaler Whaley Mr. Love Wiliam Simpson Clendenin David Shields James Twaddie DeConahy & Martin Limber J. J. VanGorder

Gods of Greece Topic Invites Unity Club Attention

Unity club on Washington street held a Thursday meeting with many members present. Prof G A Dickson presented The Gods of Greece with a discussion on God revealed versus man-made religions and a Wales and England revival tale. The session drew attentive interest.

Washington Street Unity Club G. A. Dickson Greece Wales England

Beaver Falls Youth Dies En Route to Cuba

A wireless telegram to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thornily of Beaver Falls reports their son Arthur F. Thornily, 23, died on the way to Cuba aboard the Indiana. The message, from Captain Bob Evans, commander of the battleship, states the death occurred while in transit. Arthur was born in New Brighton.

Beaver Falls J. M. Thornily Ninth Avenue Arthur F. Thorniily Cuba United States Indiana

Subpoena Awarded in Bryson Divorce Case

Inez Ida Bryson files for divorce from Findley Roy Bryson. A subpoena has been issued ordering Bryson to appear next Monday and show cause why the divorce should not be granted.

Inez Ida Bryson Findley Roy Bryson Bryson

Pontiff Opposes French Law on Church Separation

In a Paris letter to French bishops Pope Pius X reiterates opposition to church state separation, calls the law arbitrary and warns compliance is forbidden to clergy. He says the church seeks peace but is ready to endure persecution if necessary.

Paris Pius X Vatican

Hilborn Succeeds Hartsaff as Carnegie Rolling Dept Chief

A. L. Hilborn is promoted to general superintendent of Carnegie company interests in the city, succeeding John S. Oursler. Hartsaff leaves the rolling department to Hilborn who rose from foreman and aided by tireless effort. The turn foreman role remains vacant for now, with a possible filling soon.

O. J. H. Hartsaff John S. Oursler Carnegie Company A. L. Hilborn Hilborn Hartsuff Boing

Test Well 10 to Be Sunk Near McCaslin Glass Farm

Beaver residents bring a seven ton drilling rig by flat car to McCaslin area seven miles from the city to sink a test well on the Glass farm. Plans call for drilling to the third sand amid nearby gas showings and potential Volant belt prospects. An oil prospect may follow. Changes in Home Trust leadership expand the board to nine with M S Marquis as president and R A McKinney as vice president. other officers include W H Marquis and W H Groves.

ER. L. McCoy Beaver Glass Farm McCaslin Home Trust Company R. A. McKimm M. 8. Marquis R. A. McKinney W. H. Groves W. H. Marquis Teller Ralph I. Orr Harry J. Jameson M.S. Marquis F. W. Marquis James Cunningham James Peebles W. F. Moody J. L. Smith Board

War Veterans Elect Officers At Local Camp Meeting

Officers were elected at a Spanish-American War Veterans Colonel Daniel Leasure Camp gathering held at William H. Dunlap’s home on Court street. Commander Mahion Park led the slate with Presley V. Ryhal as senior vice commander and J. Suder as junior vice commander. Other posts filled included James Vance day officer Robert Taggart guard Frank Tidball chaplain W. H. Dunlap adjutant and W. S. Reynolds quartermaster. Trustees named were Frank Strodecker Creighton Logan and C. H. Young.

Daniel Leasure William H. Dunlap Court Street Dunlap Mahion Park Presley V. Ryhal

Rock Point Resort to be Improved with New Wells and Amusements

Announcement says Rock Point, a popular summer resort, will be greatly improved next spring by a Pennsylvania company. Water supply now limited to a few sources will be expanded with new wells to provide good drinking water. Several new amusements will be added to attract visitors.

Rock Point Pennsylvania Company

Hopwood Damages Case Goes To Jury

The $25 000 damage suit of Charles A. Hopwood and wife against Pennsylvania and Mahoning Valley Railway went to the jury at noon after a three day trial. The case was bitterly contested with defendants opposing damages and arguing Mrs. Hopwood should have waited until the car stopped before attempting to alight.

Charles A. Hopwood Pennsylvania and Mahoning Valley Railway Company

Baptist Ministers to Exchange Pulpits

Rev. John Snape of this city and Rev. A. F. Purkiss of Sharon will exchange pulpits Sunday evening. Purkiss will remain in the city during next week to assist in revivals at the First Baptist church beginning with Sunday services.

John Snape A. F. Purkiss Baptist Church Sharon Purkies City First Baptist Church

Elks arrange funeral train for Martin J. Flanagan

A special Elks meeting formed a funeral committee for Martin J. Flanagan. About 25 members planned to accompany the remains to Grafton West Virginia by a special car, with Eagles and Knights of Columbus assisting. The remains travel tonight at 6 45 over the B and O to arrive in Grafton at 2 tomorrow morning.

Elks Lodge Martin J. Flanagan Grafton W. Va Elks Aerie of Eagles Knights of Columbus Flanagan

Samuel C. Smith Seeks Police Post as Council Delays

Samuel C. Smith of the Sixth ward seeks a police position as ordinances advance to add five officers. His application sits with Mayor Hainer along with four dozen or more others. The mayor will not disclose the names publicly.

Samuel C. Smith Mr. Smith Hainer

William Orr breaks arm in porch fall on ice

William Orr of North Highland avenue fell from his back porch this morning and sustained a broken arm. He slipped while descending from the porch to the ground on an icy step.

William Orr North Highland Avenue Mr. Orr

Miss Iva Campbell Leaves City After Gift of Tongues Founder Statement

Miss Iva Campbell founder of the Gift of Tongues sect departs Akron for Pittsburg after saying she would stay until the city was converted.

Akron Iva Campbell Pittsburg

Sixteen Year old Amy Wren Attempts Suicide at Birthday Party

Akron Ohio report states Amy Wren, aged sixteen, drank liniment in a birthday party incident. Authorities report she sought death by self harm and was found in time. No further details on condition or outcome available from the text.

Akron, O Amy Wren

Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania

Cloudy tonight with precipitation possible Saturday in the form of snow or rain. Temperature trends not specified, with unsettled conditions expected across the region.

Pennsylvania

Dealers Get a Notice of Lumber Raise

A historic notice reveals lumber price increases affecting dealers in the past. The communication outlines rising costs and potential impacts on supply chains and retail pricing.

Lumber Price Hike Spurs Building Boom Across City

Local dealers announce a 10 percent rise in lumber and higher costs for other building materials, boosting the projected cost of a six room house. Despite higher prices, builders plan many new homes in North Hill and Seventh Ward, with firms bidding early for spring construction and continued timber scarcity driving costs upward.

North Hill Seventh Ward D One Ati Lawrence County McCracken Woods Harlansburg Road Michigan Georgia

Marriage License Granted in Akron to Two Seniors

On January 11 in Akron Ohio a license was issued to Samuel Flickenger age 74 and Mrs Nancy Wise age 68 for marriage significance in the local registry noting their ages and status as applicants.

Akron, G Samuel Flickenger Nancy Wise

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Old Masonic Hall Carnegie New Castle Owens M. BE. McCaskey Mahoning and Shenango Fire Station G. A Dickson Hartsaff Geal Home Trust Hopwood M. J. Flanagan Lambe
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