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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

8

New Wilmington Sees Early Political Activity and Local Events

A circulating petition names Council candidates Dr. J. O. Campbell G. Martin W. K. Robinson and J. J. Ashenhurst. Other posts include Judge of election W. R. Thompson and Inspector Robert M. Neal. A missionary conference for Hillsville foreigners will be held in New Wilmington.

New Wilmington J. O. Campbell G. Martin W. K. Robinson J. J. Ashenhurst W. R. Thompson Robert M. Neal George A. Smith Angus McBane George Axe John Wright William Bennett Hillsville

Personal Mention In Wallace Avenue Illness And Visits

Miss Esther Watson of Wallace Avenue is confined to her home due to illness. Miss Anna Craig of South Mill Street has gone to Pittsburg to visit friends. John Stanton of West North Street has returned from several weeks in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Esther Watson Wallace Avenue Anna Craig South Mill Street Pittsburg John Stanton West North Street Jamestown, N. D

Markets Listing From New Castle Price Quotations

Official quotations from New Castle market prices taken at noon every Tuesday cover dairy eggs vegetables and fruits. Also listed are live stock prices for yearlings lambs sheep veal calves hogs and grains including bran middlings wheat corn oats and rye with per unit rates.

New Castle

Deaths of the Day William Crouch

William Crouch died at home near Villa Marie after a long typhoid illness. He was about 35, survived by his wife with no children. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday at the residence, with burial in Mahoning cemetery.

Villa Marie New Bedford Lowellville William Crouch Mahoning Cemetery

Death Claims Mrs Elizabeth Grim at 79 in Big Beaver

Mrs Elizabeth Grim aged 79 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Martha Miller in Beaver Falls after a brief illness from pneumonia. She is survived by two daughters and was preceded in death by her husband 17 years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 pm at the late residence by Rev E R Tait with burial in Union Cemetery near New Galilee.

J. S. Cunningham Big Beaver Township Elizabeth Grim Grim Martha Miller Beaver Falls Cunningham E. R. Tait Wampum Presbyterian Church Union Cemetery New Galilee

Obituary of Nicholas O'Donnell in Bluff Street Home

Nicholas O'Donnell aged 35 died Thursday after seven weeks illness from blood poisoning from a minor cut. Native of Ireland he lived in the city, a wire drawer and St Mary's church member. Survived by mother Mrs Elizabeth O'Donnell sister Miss Margaret in Australia and brother Thomas in Brooklyn. Funeral Friday at St Mary's cemetery.

Nicholas O’donnell Elizabeth O'Donnell Bluff Street Ireland St. Mary’s Church Thomas Brookyln Margaret Australia St. Mary’s Cemetery

Photographer Cornell Succeeds A. H. White

Cornell and his wife, noted photographers from Ellwood City, arrive in New Castle to run the Washington street gallery of A. H. White. He brings a large Ellwood clientele and is praised as a master of advanced work.

Cornell Ellwood City New Castle Washington Street A. H. White Ellwood

New Manager for Peoples Credit Clothing Co

H. H. Dorsen becomes the new manager of the People's Credit Clothing Company arriving to take charge of the popular store. He previously managed the store at Johnstown for two years and believes New Castle offers better business prospects than his former Cambria county metropolis.

H. H. Dorsen People’s Credit Clothing Company Dorsen Johnstown Cambria County New Castle

Horace D Byers Wins Lawsuit Against Railroad

The jury awarded Horace D Byers $2,000 against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after a barn was burned by a locomotive spark. Plaintiff’s attorney R K Aiken and defendant’s attorney Wylie McCaslin led the case.

Horace D. Byers Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company R. K. Aiken Wylie McCaslin

Fine speakers at Central GH missionary gathering

Four ministers of unusual ability will be speakers at the missionary conference session at Central Presbyterian church tonight at 7 30. Speakers include Rev J C R Ewing Lahore India Rev A L Wiley Katnagidi India Rev A W Woodruff Halsey New York and David McConaughy New York.

Central Presbyterian Church Shenango D. D New York David McConaughy E. R. Taft Wampum J. &. R. Ewing India A. L. Wiley College Hill Sharpsville

Defense Scores in Detsch Murder Case in Philadelphia

United Press reports the Philadelphia trial of Andrew J. Detsch for the murder of Harry Ferree heard a ruling excluding letters and photographs found with Ferree’s effects as evidence. Prosecutors hoped those items would show motive tied to Ferree’s relationship with Detsch’s wife.

United Press Philadelphia Andrew J. Detsch Harry Ferree Bregg Ferree Commonwealth Detsch Donohy Wood

Thaw Talks of White and Nesbitt Allegations

Jerome Thaw recounts to Dr. Wagner his view of Stanford White and the Nesbitt matter. He says he never intended to attack White but cites provocation by others and recalls a supper party at Madison Square Garden. Thaw describes Evelyn Thaw’s nervous reaction to White and his failure to win DA Jerome’s aid.

Thaw Dr. Wagner White New York Theatre Nesbitt Stanford White

State Debt Figures Track 1906 to Recent Fiscal Year

The annual sinking fund statement shows net state debt rising from 78146.28 in 1906 to 102318.14 in the latest year while gross debt falls from 3546167.02 to 2727617.02. Some relief loans from 1841 remain unlocated, unclaimed interest certificates exceed 17000, and over 20000 in bonds have stopped interest. Total assets stand at 2625298.88.

Measey

New Tubercular Dispensary Opening Tuesday

Announcement by Dr. J. D. Moore states the tubercular dispensary in the Kissinger block on North Street will open next Tuesday at 2 PM. Those seeking aid or wishing to apply are urged to attend at that time.

J. D. Moore Kissinger Block North Street

M E Church Ladies Host Chicken Supper in Basement

The ladies of the M E church held a chicken supper in the church basement on Tuesday evening. A large crowd attended and supper was served from 5 to 10 o'clock. A delicious meal and enjoyable time were reported. The heater repair is planned for the church.

M. E. Church

Diplomatic Move After Giordani Arrest Dismisses Consular Agent

The state department has ordered the dismissal of Charles Miot, United States consular agent at Saint Mare, following developments in the arrest of Haitian revolutionary agent Joseph M. Giordani in New York. The action was transmitted by cable from Washington on January 23.

Washington Joseph M. Giordani Haytien Revoluttionary Aget New York State Department Charles Miot United States Saint Mare

Trust Probe Focuses on Standard Oil Rebates in Washington

The U S trust inquiry into Standard Oil pressed on in Washington as Examiner Ferris reviewed schedules from Deputy Commissioner Durand. Special Counsel Kellogg led the questioning after a New York recess with Standard Oil lawyers Miller Rosenthal and Milburn pushing to admit all schedules into the record.

United Press Washington Uncle Sam Bureau of Corporations Standard Oil John S. Miller West Rosenthal and Milburn

Tea Special Advertises High-Grade Teas at 38c a Pound

A local ad promotes highest grades of Japan Ceylon and Gunpowder tea at 38 cents per pound. Readers urged to buy now before stock runs out at M. Marlin's 163 West Grant Avenue. Bell phone 278-J.

Japan Ceylon M. Marlin’s West Grant Avenue Bell

Pittsfield Woolen Mills Start Full Time Operations

Pontoosuc and Russell Manufacturing woolen mills began full time operation today in Pittsfield Massachusetts employing about seven hundred workers.

Pontoosuc and Russell Pittsfield Mass

Farm and homes for sale in Western Pennsylvania area

Four miles south of Mahoningtown a 150 acre farm with stock and improvements is offered. Also several houses for sale including a $3,000 six room home on North Cedar Street Seventh ward with sewer and paved street, a $2,200 home with lot value, a $2,300 seven room house on Chestnut Street Third ward with modern amenities, and an $5,500 eight room hardwood finished house on North Hill with large lot. Also income property on Washington Street and trade options for farm or other real estate. See agents for terms and location.

Mahoningtown Pennsylvania Cedar Street Seventh Ward Chestnut Street Third Ward Washington Street North Hill

Love leads police to highwayman Horace Simmons in Chicago

Grace Warner, 21, met Horace Simmons against her mother's wishes. Detectives traced them as he was sought for the Mooney murder. They cornered Simmons as he greeted Warner, with revolvers drawn. Police say Simmons aided the car barn bandits in the January 2 killing. William Brown and Thomas McCanney name Simmons as an accomplice.

United Press Chicago Horace Hihi Simmons William Brown Mooney Thomas McCanney

Dead coal operator had many liberties without security

In a Cleveland damage suit against Glenville Banking and Savings Co officers, depositors allege director misconduct allowed coal promoter J. J. Phillips to withdraw 100000 from bank funds without proper security. Phillips, murdered at home in 1906, financed brokerage and paper firms with bank money. police arrested his wife who was freed after a preliminary hearing. The bank had suspended weeks earlier.

United Press Cleveland, O Common Pleas Glenville Banking and Savings Company J. J. Phillips Phillips

Michigan to vote on Woman's suffrage in convention report

The constitutional convention committee on elections and franchises favors reporting the Woman's suffrage proposal in Michigan. Domestic troubles rumors swirl around Windsor McKay and his wife at Sheepsheds Bay.

Constitutional Convention Committee On Elections and Franchises Michigan Sheepsheds Bay Windsor McKay Jay Gould Fifth Avenue Forty-seventh Street Helen Gould Holbrook Munroe Morgan Germany Berlin Richmond Thomas F. Ryan New York

Why the Navy Sails West A Humorous Harper's Verse

A satirical verse from Harper's Weekly questions naval moves. The speaker asks why the navy sails west and receives witty refusals from Captain Binks secretary and William Loeb. The president offers a brisk joke about rough sailing from Omaha to Frisk.

Binks Sea Dog Bob Evans Navy Loeb William Loeb Pacific Sea Omaha Harper’s Weekly

Credit a Vital Sensitive Thing

A discussion on the fragile nature of credit and the need for public cooperation. The piece stresses that every man with a bank account or dealings with finance is a factor in maintaining credit and that honest conduct protects reputation. It argues business abuses can be remedied through cooperation.

Lessons From Panic Highlight Pressure On Wage Earners

The speaker argues that panic reveals credit's fragility and shows that recoveries depend on restoring trust among stewards of industry. When credit falters it harms workers and savers, not just the big men, making wage earners the central concern for humane, stable recovery.

Raisuli Sends $100,000 Ransom to Larache in MacLean Case

Tangier dispatch reports Raisuli has sent the $100,000 ransom to Larache for the release of Sir Harry MacLean. Payment expected next week and MacLean likely to be freed after.

Tangier Morocco Raisuli Caid Harry MacLean Larache MacLean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herb D. McGoun Scott N. Watt Ben Avon Old College J. D. Barr U. P Alex. Moreland Mercer County R. M. Russell Hickory Washington County Aia Nicholas ‘O'Donnell People's Credit Clothing Com’y Railroad Atty. Jerome U. S Ferris Real Estate Exchange Diamond Madison Avenue J. H. Sherritt New Castle, PA Cleveland Bank Theodore P. Shants Fowler Shenango Restaurant Sherman House East Lincoln Avenue Hotel Henry Pearson Street Frank Schwalzer Long Avenue Uber Street Sutton Street Pollock Avenue Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Greer Block Moravia Street Mill and Jefferson, Washington and Grant Streets R. G Care News W. A P. O A. W. Treadwell Neshannock Avenue J. S. Ziegler & Co Dearborn Street Disciple Church L. Dean E. C. Conners East North Street Union U. P. Church Church Masonic Hall Falls Street State of James R. Martin M. Lee Gailey Frederick E. Martin Act of Assembly of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Standard Lumber Company Secretary of the Commonwealth Roy W. Hazen Mulberry Street City Water and Gas Cunningham Lane E. North Street Croton Avenue Bevan Bath Jere Bauman Quest Street North Mill Street Kurtz Street P. J. Watson Highland Avenue Leasure Avenue R. W. Jackson Crawford Avenue City North Jefferson Street George Street J. J. Miller West State Street Bell Phone Pittsburg & Harmony Car Line J. F. Sankey Pittsburg Street W. A. Maitland Belle Frank B. Gilmore Shaw Street Sharp's Union Depot Pittsburg St Beaver Street X. C. Care News L. V. McConacey Cumberland Avenue McClaren’s William D. Smith City of County of Wrence Rufus Co. McKinley Lawrence Savings and Trust Building Naw Castle Pallato-t
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