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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

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Death of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and wife Widely mourned

Through weeping crowds the bodies of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and the Duchess of Hohenberg were moved from the Virius Unitis to a special train to Vienna for funeral services. Bells tolled as troops and officials accompanied the procession. Martial law spread in Bosnia and Herzegovina as rioting persisted amid Serbs and Muslims.

International News Service Trieste Austria Francis Ferdinand Duchess of Hohenberg Vienna Sarajevo Morina Bosnia and Herzegovina Stolac Archduke Francis Ferdinand Jajevo M. Nicolit

Suspected Burglary Entry Plot Observed on Downtown Fire Escapes

Police monitor fire escapes on downtown apartment buildings after two suspicious figures were seen on a fire escape. Authorities believe an attempt to gain entry for burglary is underway and are increasing surveillance of all fire escapes in the area.

Confederate fighter James W. Pender dies at 83

Col. James W. Pender, 83, who fired the first gun at Gettysburg and served as chief of artillery under Gen. Longstreet, died at his El Paso home. He also built the first railroad across the Andes.

International News Service EL Paso Tex James W. Pender Gettysburg Col. Pender Longstreet Andes

Diamonds Found After Fire At Good Home

Fire Chief Connery reports all diamonds missing from the Good home on East Washington Street fire Sunday night have been recovered. The last stone was found at the house this afternoon and reported to him.

Connery Good Home East Washington Street

Court House Improvements Under Way After Grand Jury Recommendation

The last grand jury urged court house renovations and the sheriff’s office leads the work with a private room added by removing a back partition. County offices see extensive paper removal for rewalling, with six ply paper stripped and ceilings replastered after a recent fall. Frescoes by artist Bauman, created while a prisoner, will be considered for reb frescoing by a local artist.

Court House Sheriff's Office County Commissioners Office Bauman

Increase for New Castle

Increase for New Castle under the readjustment of salaries of postmasters for Western Pennsylvania announced by Postmaster General Burleson. Postmaster Moore of the district notes the adjustment is part of broader pay revisions affecting several offices in the region.

Western Pennsylvania Burleson Moore David A. Moore New Castle New Wilmington P. O Beaver Beaver Falls Butler Erie Oil City Eee Pittsburg Teeee Sandy Lake Sharon Sharpsville Stoneboro West Pittsburg Woodlawn Oe Zelienople

Mediation Ends as U S Delegates Return to Washington

Judge Joseph W. Lamar and Frederick Lehmann the American delegates to the mediation conferences were summoned back to Washington. They will leave tonight with their staff. Mediation is at an end. Senor Elguero one of the Mexican delegates plans to sail for Liverpool next week.

Laurence Tod International News Service Niagara Falls Ont Joseph W. Lamar Frederick Lehmann Washington Senor Elguero Liverpool

Barry Club to Play at Sharon Fourth of July

The Barry club will travel to Sharon for an afternoon game on July Fourth. They depart at 11 30 a m and face the Sharon Juniors with several fans joining the trip.

Barry Club Sharon Barry

Mysterious Woman May Be Murderer In Nassau Freeport Case

Coroner Norton postponed the inquest into Mrs. Louise Bailey’s death at Dr. Edwin Carman’s Freeport office until an autopsy can be held. The case involves espionage by Carman’s wife and threats from a wealthy South Shore resident, with authorities hinting at imminent arrests within 24 hours.

International News Service New York Norton Nassau County Louise Bailey Edwin Carman Freeport Edward Carman L. I

Aeroplane Escape by Militant Suffragettes Told by Actress

Miss Virginia Norden recounted using an aeroplane to escape angry militant suffragettes at Hendon aerodrome while aboard the liner Cedric. Lieutenant Gamble aided the escape as the aircraft rose and landed safely two miles away. In Wales two militants known as Miss Lloyd and Miss North were sentenced to three months each after causing a courtroom uproar during their trial for window smashing.

International News Service New York England Virginia Norden Cedric Miss Norden Hendon Gamble Carnarvon Wales Miss Lloyd Miss North

Hay on vacant lots stolen in South New Castle

A local resident cut and piled hay from several vacant lots in South New Castle borough for hauling away. The thief, described as a relative of a figure from a local work, visited the lots after midnight and stole all the hay. No arrests yet, investigation ongoing.

South New Castle

Struthers Man Killed by Train

Caum Murphy of Struthers was killed by a Pennsylvania train at Bridge street last night. The body was found beside the track with life extinct and is believed to be instantaneous. He worked for contractor John Sowers and resided with a Struthers family named Herbing. He is survived by three sons and two daughters.

Caum Murphy Struthers Pennsylvania Bridge Street Youngstown Murphy John Sowers and Cose Herbing

Printer's devil creates chaos at city hall over six ordinances

A printer's devil causes a disruption by mishandling six city ordinances. The clerk lacks copies as the documents vanish between the clerk's office the Eagle's club and the printer shop. Mayor Tyler later recovers the missing papers found blowing on East Washington Street.

Eagle’s Club Brown Tyler East Washington Street Happy Young “Printing House Cub

Witness Testifies Gifford Not In Car In Clute Murder Case

Albany July 2 An additional witness bolsters Malcolm Gifford Jr defense against the electric chair for the murder of Frank J Clute a Troy area chauffeur Mrs Nina Gibson wife of the Troy streets superintendent testified she saw a car the night of April 1 1913 and identified the passenger as not Gifford She said the man in the car was older and left the vehicle when it stalled The defense rested and the trial could go to the jury tomorrow

Albany N. Y Malcom Gifford, Jr Frank J. Clute Nina Gibson Samuel Gibson Streets of Troy Schenectady Road Gibson Jerome Gifford

Kaetzel Passes Exams in Ellwood

Ellwood reports L Kaetzel of the DeFrance firm passed exams this morning.

L. Kaetzel Ellwood Ee Anes P. Kaetzel

New Castle Sunday Trading Prohibition Ordinance 1900

The city ordinances prohibit selling goods on Sundays with exceptions for medicines, milk, and life necessities. Violations incur a fine of 10 to 25 dollars per offense, with possible county prison up to 30 days or street work, enforceable by the mayor and police. The measure was passed June 30, 1900.

City New Castle Pennsylvania

Parson As Counsel Assists Drunkenness Suspect Before Mayor

Reverend W. W. Sniff of the First Christian church visited a city jail inmate overnight on a drunkenness charge and spoke for him at a mayoral hearing. The man, warned to quit alcohol, was discharged with a promise to stay sober. Two additional farmers charged with drunkenness were told they could remain on the farm to avoid future jail time.

W. W. Sniff First Christian Church Tyler

Rock Foundation for New Block on East Washington

Edward Roberts plans a three story brick block on East Washington street with store rooms and flats. A large quarrying effort has mined stone from the cellar and a spring complicates construction. the cellar nears completion and superstructure work will start soon.

Edward Roberts Washington Street

Work Begins on Lincoln School Improvements

Work is now underway on the improvements at Lincoln School with base work progressing and construction to follow shortly. The project aims to upgrade facilities and complete the erecting of structures in the near future.

Lincoln School

Villa Turns On Carranza

Juarez Mexico July 2 forces of Gen Carranza and Gen Villa move toward open hostilities. Carranza fortifies Monterey and Saltillo while reconciliation efforts deepen the rift. Final campaign against Mexico City may be postponed weeks as Villa resists southward moves and Carranza demands allegiance to the first chief presidency claim.

International News Service Juarez Mex Carranza Villa Monterey Saltillo Mexico City Mexico

Start Scouting Trip For Dogs In New Castle

New Castle assessors, after completing property and personal assessments in six wards, must survey the entire city. Council ordered reports on all dog owners, Assessor Johns said. He noted rounds of the city are needed to identify dog owners.

New Castle City Johns Mr. Johns

Last joint YMCA YWCA Bible hike to Youngstown line

The final hike in the YMCA and YWCA Bible class series is set for this evening. Participants will walk to the railway bridge on the Youngstown line and report a pleasant, enjoyable outing.

Youngstown

Bessemer Fourth Of July Programs Attract Big Crowd

The Bessemer celebration in Lawrence County Pennsylvania promises a day full of patriotic displays and entertainment. Activities include a greased pig chase balloon ascension at 5 15 p m field near the ballgrounds baseball and fireworks followed by a dance to close the day. The event highlights the brick industry's pride and community spirit.

Bessemer Lawrence County The Republic

Railroads Show Strong May 1914 Earnings Surge

The principal U S steam railroads earned 19 dollars more per mile in May 1914 than in May 1913, according to the Interstate Commerce Commission. For eleven months ended May 1914, earnings per mile rose to 4170 dollars, with total operating revenues 1 137 449 489 and net per mile 4170 amid higher costs.

International News Service Washington United States Inter-State Commerce Commission

Crisis in Ohio coal strike today

A basis for settlement will be reached today or a final disagreement will be declared between operators and miners. The mine workers say a 47 cent per ton rate for machine mined coal has been offered, while details on the operators’ reply were not disclosed. Senator William Green pressed for the 47 cent proposal.

Columbus Ohio Southern Hotel State Organization of United Mine Workers Today Miners’ Committee William Green Coshocton National Organization of United Mine Workers

Petition signatures near 350 on clerk's initiative

About 350 names are on the petition at the clerk's office, a count taken this afternoon shows.

Death Record: Joseph S McDanniel 23

Death notice for Joseph S McDanniel age 23 of 410 Wood Street with details not fully provided in the fragment. Further information about date, place of death, and survivor names is unavailable in the readable text.

Joseph S. McDanniel Wood Street

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