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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1908

Page

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St Marys Commencement Showcases Unique School Entertainment

St Marys graduates received diplomas from Bishop Regis Canevin as Rev Francis Shea urged ongoing personal development. An evening of varied acts delighted a packed opera house including a calisthenic junior drill, Miss Grime and companions pantomime, Plantation Lullaby by young girls, Young Americans drill, Clang of the Forge by seniors, and a Greek Maiden Dance ending the program before continuation on page six.

St. Mary’s Regis Canevin Pittsburg Francis F Shea St. Mary's Paripants Thestra M. Grime A. McGurk M. Sweeney J. Hagan Lttle

Bishop Canevin III Addresses St Mary's Graduates on Education and Faith

The Right Reverend Regis Canevin, bishop of Pittsburgh, spoke to St Mary's School graduates and hundreds of attendees in New Castle. He urged that education shapes the soul, asserts education and religion are inseparable, and criticized secular drift in schools while stressing Catholic instruction and moral formation.

Canevin III ST. Mary's School Regis Canevin Pittsburg Nates Opera House New Castle God Christ New York

Bathing suits that shock St Anthony debut in Broadway windows

New sheath bathing suits shown in Broadway stores draw praise from onlookers while raising fears that Anthony Comstock would faint at their daring. The outfits feature black silk with violet spots mulberry with cherry trimmings and plaid silk with intricate undertone work.

United Press New York Solomon Broadway Anthony Comstock Apostle of Purity Anthony

Disorderly house raid on ter street reported

An alleged disorderly house on a ter street was raided late Tuesday by Lieutenant Deskin and officers Weddell and Augustine. The proprietress, one inmate and three others were taken to the lockup to await a hearing.

Jessie McCune Deskin Cers Weddell Augustine

Firecrackers Disrupt Camp Meeting in Youngstown

A preacher at a Youngstown camp meeting warned of wrath when a crowd was disrupted by a cascade of large firecrackers. A person nearby thought the blast caused fainting and alarm among attendees.

Youngstown Penis

Church Clubs Duel Ends In disputed baseball win

The Second United Presbyterian beat the Third United Presbyterian 5 to 4 in a heated game. Dispute centers on a Brandon hit and an umpire call of fair ball with Brandon not running. Batteries were Francis and Logan for the Second and Brandon and Murray for the Third.

Second United Presbyterian United Presbyterian Club Third Roy Brandon Brandon Francis Logan Murray

Bad man Frank Masto posted bail in assault case

Frank Masto paid $1,000 bail before Alderman Crabill to face charges of aggravated assault and battery brought by Mrs. Anna Boren. At a preliminary hearing he was described as a violent figure from his old country, allegedly stabbing a man there before fleeing here. His wife Barbara was arrested but deemed less culpable.

Frank Masto Crabill Anna Boren Frank Barbara

Fighters Break Even Before Green

Dominick Scavello paid his share of the costs in a case charging surety of the peace and assault and battery brought by Vito Barritine before Alderman Green. Both men of Hillsville were found equally guilty and the costs were divided at the hearing last night.

Dominick Scavello Vito Barritine Green Hillsville Vito

Suit Brought to Collect Mortgages Against Cement Company

Thomas Day by attorney James W. Rhodes files a suit against Wampum Cement and Lime Co to collect a $1500 mortgage balance claimed due. Mortgage said to have been made in April 1900 with only half paid.

Thomas Day James W. Rhodes Wampum Cement and Lime Company Sen

Oil and gas tests to cover Neshanock Township leases

Neshanock township is to be thoroughly tested for oil and gas. A dozen leases by George McCullough for Manufacturers Light and Heat Company were recorded at the courthouse. Leased landowners include Ed Cook, two farms, Thomas Chapin, F B Chapin, George W. McGary, H W Bay, Charles A. Moore, Henry McCreary, S C McCreary, N W Maitland, Andy Kahrer, and John Coulter.

Neshanock Township George McCullough Manufacturers Light and Heat Company Court House Ed Cook Thomas Chapin F. B. Chapin George W. McGary H. W. Bay Charles A. Moore Henry McCreary S. C. McCreary N. W. Maitland Andy Kahrer John Coulter

Viaduct Wrecked by Explosions in Buffalo

Two dynamite blasts damaged the Lehigh Valley railroad viaduct in Buffalo New York with an approaching train halted by a signal. People woke as the blasts shook the area about 20 seconds apart. One man was arrested. authorities suspect disgruntled workers.

United Press Buffalo N. Y

Greeks Protest to Roosevelt Over Turkish Decorations

The Greek society of New York sent a telegram to President Roosevelt urging Mrs. Roosevelt and her daughter Mrs. Longworth to refuse Turkish decorations. The Atlantis newspaper in New York backs the anti Turkish petition in the protest.

United Press New York Roosevelt Greek Society of

Mayor McClellan Summoned to New Jersey Court

New York July 1 Mayor Mc Clellan must appear in a New Jersey court on July 18 to face a charge of exceeding the speed limit. He allegedly drove with a party of friends through New Brunswick faster than 20 miles an hour, a summons having issued for his appearance.

United Press New York McClellan New Jersey Party For Friends New Brunswick

Suspense of Names of Gai didates

Fragmentary OCR note mentions a suspense of names of candidates with duplicated garbled text and unclear context leaving the exact names and positions unreadable. No clear event date or location is discernible from the preserved phrases.

Friends of the Candidates Rally for Start in Big Contest

Nominations pour in from city and countryside as supporters eager to back their chosen contestants. The event promises an educational trip with lakes views Niagara Falls and other sights highlighted, with 12 young ladies set to compete. Friday will publish initial names and ballots in The News.

Ellwood City New Wilmington Eastbrook New Castle Niagara Lawrence Canada Ane

Kidnappers Use Girl as Shield in Hour-Long Rifle Battle

Emma May Domengine, 16, was kidnapped in Colinga California, bound to a tree during a gunfight as bandits Rogers and Leveall demanded 5000 dollars. Rogers was captured after a posse closed in. the girl released. Leveall remains at large as pursers hunt him.

United Press Coalinga Cal Emma May Domengine Clark Rogers Tony Leyeall Com Rogers Liue Henry Domengine Leveall

Rev Patterson Visits City To Boost Mission Work

Rev A M Patterson former Second Baptist pastor of New Castle who left for Pittsburg to lead a colored evangelistic effort returned to New Castle to raise funds for expanded work on Wylie avenue. He notes Pittsburgh’s colored community has been underserved and seeks support from local Christians. Patterson previously preached in Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia.

A. M. Patterson Second Baptist Church Pittsburg Wylie Avenue New Castle Rev. Patterson Patterson Baltimore Washington Philadelphia

Supervisors Ordered to Repair Roads by Court

Deputy sheriffs served citations on road supervisors named by constables for neglecting road maintenance. They must show cause at a court session why they did not properly oversee roads. A dozen or more supervisors across the county are accused of dilatory duties.

Frank Waddington Willam F. Douds

Man to live in cellar to fund charity endowment

Victor Schmidt, a known musician and German university graduate, is living in a cellar in Omaha at $75 a year to save $10,000 for endowing a charity institution. He has already accumulated about $8,000 and will remain in place until the target is reached.

United Press Omaha Neb Victor Schmidt Schmidt

City considers milk dealer registration to improve quality

State Chemist Evans finished testing sixty two milk samples, finding no preservatives or adulteration. health officer McCandless seeks an ordinance registering all milk dealers, inspecting cows, stables, farms and wagons, with fines up to fifty dollars for violations. The proposal, backed by several councilmen, aims to ensure milk meets quality standards.

Will McCandless R. A. Wallace McCandless Health Department Evans

Eleven Days of Racing at Saratoga This Year

Saratoga New York July 1 1922 only 11 days of racing instead of 22 due to reduced purses. Large prizes cut from 10000 to 1500 for the Saratoga race bonus amid protests from local citizens who warn abandonment would ruin them.

United Press New York Saratoga Racing Board

Republic Steel Mills Down Nationwide After Wage Scale Expiry

Youngstown July 1 All Republic Iron and Steel mills nationwide shut down at midnight as the old union wage scale expired. Republic seeks a 15 percent wage cut while Amalgamated argues the current pay rate should continue. A conference is set for July 7 in Detroit to resolve the dispute.

Youngstown Republic Iron and Steel Company Republic Amalgamated Orgard Detroit

Roosevelt to Buy Ground for New York Residence

President Roosevelt is reportedly negotiating with Union Theological Seminary trustees to purchase the ground of the college buildings to erect a showplace residence in New York. The plans indicate a landmark home for the president on prominent New York real estate.

United Press New York Roosevelt Union Theological Seminary

Arrest of James Petricio on assault charge

James Petricio was arrested at 12 50 this morning by Officer Weddell on an assault and battery charge. He allegedly struck a fellow employee at the car barns with an iron bar during a quarrel. He was fined $10 at a hearing before Mayor Lusk.

James Petricio Weddell Petriccio Lusk

George Daniels Dies In Lake Placid

George H. Daniels longtime New York Central agent and passenger agent at Lake Placid, N Y, died here. The obituary notes his long service and ties to the railroad community.

George Daniels Lake Placid N. Y New York Central

Newell Avenue Residents Propose Damages Over Canal Zone Grade

About 30 residents from Newell avenue in the Seventh ward gathered in the city hall chamber to object to a grade cut in the canal zone and seek damages from eight to ten dollars per front foot. They brought legal aides to explain rights while City Solicitor James A. Gardner outlined the hearing data. Claims averaged seven dollars per foot with a few at three dollars. Viewers adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening for fuller details on the city's position.

Newell Avenue Seventh Ward Cherry Orchard Streets Common Council James A. Gardner Canal Zone

Shah's Troops Battle in Tabriz Massacre Fears

A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports more than 200 killed as Shah's troops besiege Tabriz Persia, a city of 175 000, where revolutionists defend the city in a fierce last night siege and a bloody massacre is feared to have begun.

United Press ST. Petersburg Tabriz Persia Seige

Greek Club Sold Booze Sold Liquor by Moravia Street

Valentine Jacobs had seven foreign ers arrested on charges of selling liquor without a license. They are said to be members of the Roman Graeco Sokal club on Moravia street and are accused of selling booze to all who applied. Hearing set later this week.

Valentine Jacobs Crabill Nat Williams Roman- Graeco Sokal Moravia Street

Special Lecture at Epworth M E Church

Rev. W B Derrick presiding bishop of the Third Episcopal district will deliver a lecture Friday evening at Epworth M E church on Pearson street. The subject is Under Two Flags. He recently returned from a trip to South Africa with information on the condition of the colored race there.

W. B. Derrick Flushing N. Y Third Episcopal District M. E. Church Epworth M. E. Church Pearson Street Derrick South Africa

No Hope Now for Bishop Potter In Cooperstown

Cooperstown New York July 1 With the coming of today and no improvement manifest in his condition all hope was given up for Bishop Potter. He had a restless night and relatives today were notified that the end might come at any time.

United Press Cooperstown N. Y Bishop Potter

Diphtheria Claims Life of Angela Gagalirdi

Angela Gagalirdi aged 30 of 20 North Cedar Street died at 3 o clock Wednesday morning from diphtheria after a short illness. She was the wife of Pasquella Gagalirdi. Funeral is not permissible due to the disease, with burial at St Vitus Cemetery set for Thursday at 9 o clock.

Angela Gagalirdi North Cedar Street Pasquella Gagalirdi St. Vitus

Serge Case Before Board of Pardons

Attorney S P Emery and District Attorney Charles H Young went to Harrisburg to argue on Rosaria Serge s petition for commutation to life imprisonment The pardon board is expected to rule this week.

Serge Case Board OF Pardons S. P. Emery Atorney Charles H. Young Harrisburg Rosaria Serge

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Canevin Fathers and ST. Anthony Jenter ST. Resort Neshannock Teddy M’clellan Republic Steel Mills New Castle News Shah Epworth M. E. CH Potter
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