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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

6

Unsettled Question at Denver Is the Vice Presidential Nominee

Denver dispatch reports a split over the Democratic VP pick with Ollie James and Towne as top names. New York’s delegation unity could decide the nominee, while Bryan’s choice remains a likely guide if New York balks.

Denver Henry Eland United Press Ollie James Kentucky Charles A. Towne Minnesota New York State of Empire State Bryan George Fred Williams Massachusetts Murphy Tammany Organization Bryan R Pettigrew Towne Lincoln

Wholesale firm in bankruptcy in New Castle

Joseph Gebbi and Joseph Spalla, wholesale fruit and commission merchants, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Total liabilities $10,143.93. assets $2,412. Over forty creditors outside New Castle, with losses expected on book accounts. Unsecured claims $9,945.97. wages $148. other secured debts $50. Assets include $2,127 book accounts, $150 stock in trade, and $135 machinery and fixtures.

Joseph Gebbi Joseph Spalla E.M. Underwood New Castle W. E. Jones Baltimore Pittsburg

Episcopalians Plan Rock Point Outing With Pittsburgh Parish

Members of Trinity Episcopal church and Sunday school join Episcopalians from Pittsburg New Sewickley Bellevue Beaver Falls Avalon and their own city for a Rock Point picnic. They departed at 9 30 am for a day of athletic events and activities at the resort.

Trinity Episcopal Parish Rock Point Pittsburg Beaver Valley Sewickley Bellevue Beaver Falls Avalon

Colored People Picnic Draws 100 to Rock Springs Park

About one hundred Black residents from the city joined a larger gathering from Youngstown at Rock Springs Park in West Virginia for the annual colored people’s picnic on Monday.

Rock Springs Park W. Va Youngstown

Currant Jelly and fruit baskets offered by grocer

W R McKee grocer at 19 South Mill street San Francisco offers currant jelly and announces purchase of 25 bushels of red currants to be delivered Wednesday or Thursday in quart berry baskets or six quart grape baskets. Also notes Scarlet fever outbreak on the battleship Nebraska causing quarantine. W J Breckenridge returns from vacation in Venango and Butler counties.

W. R. McKee San Francisco Nebraska W. J. Breckenridge Ray Street Venango Butler Counties

Today's Convention Program Highlights

The convention opens with 9:30 a m executive council meeting of the American Federation of Labor followed by a 10 a m national committee session to decide remaining contests and a 10 30 a m NY delegation adjourned meeting on the platform. 11 a m doors open band concert then 12 noon convention called to order by Chairman Taggart with prayers by Archbishop Keane and remarks by Temporary Chairman Bell.

Executive Council American Federation of Labor National Committee New York Taggart Woodson Archbishop Keane Wyoming Bell Cleveland

McCarren Rejects Half Vote Offer at Denver Convention

At the Denver convention on July 7, Patrick McCarren of the Brooklyn delegation rebuked a National committee emissary proposing a compromise of half votes for each of his delegates. He told the envoy to return and tell the authorities to tuck their proposal away.

Denver Patrick McCarren Brooklyn McCarren National Committee Stoke Hole Hell

Bryan to Appear In Person Before Dems

SANCOLN July 7 W J Bryan will appear in person before the Democratic national convention shortly after nomination for the presidency. The move is expected to energize the assembled Democrats with renewed spirit and momentum for the party.

Bryan Sancoln W. J. Bryan Great Assembly

Charges Against Prominent Att'y Stir Youngstown

Prominent Youngstown attorney Earl G. Scott faces specific charges filed Monday. Charles W. Crowley a four year penitentiary inmate testified Scott had obtained $250 from him and other sums from his pals. Crowley said their money was gone and they had no defense. Scott previously acted as counsel for the three pickpockets while in city prison and county jail. Judge Robinson barred him from jail entry during the investigation.

Earl G. Scott Youngstown Charles W. Crowley Scott Robinson

Clark did not obtain dynamite from Burton Powder Plant

Superintendent C W VanWert of the Burton Powder Company near Cov ert's station states Warren Clark, badly hurt July 4 in a dynamite explosion, did not obtain the explosive from the Burton company to anyone's knowledge. The plant employs a watchman at all times and no one connected with the company knew of Clark obtaining dynamite there.

C. W. VanWert Burton Powder Company Covert News Today Warren Clark Burton Company Mr. Clark

Company B 16th Regimental Reunion at Cascade Park

The tenth annual reunion of Company B 16th Regiment will be held next Thursday at Cascade park. The organizing committee has completed arrangements and expects large attendance. Mess at six o'clock will be served in the pine grove with a general table. The company was recruited here on July 9, 1898 for service in the Spanish American War.

16Th Regiment Cascade Park Pine Grove

Guffey Men Get Seats at Denver

Denver, July 7 The Democratic National committee completed its temporary organization by listing the Guffey men from Pennsylvania and the Du Boise men from Idaho. The full merits of the contests will be considered by the credentials committee.

Denver Colo Democratic National Committee Williams Committee On du Boise Idaho Pennsylvania

Tom Johnson Defeated in Ohio Delegation Vote

On July 7 Tom Johnson lost in the Ohio delegation for national committeeman by 26 to 8, with Harvey C. Garber winning the majority. The delegation refused to accept telegraphic proxies from Johnson for 13 delegates still enroute.

Denver Tom Johnson Ohio Harvey C. Garber Johnson

Bell Won't Let Flood Stop Eagle Leader at Convention

Theodore A. Bell of California, grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and temporary chairman of today's Democratic national convention, arrived in Denver after an all night trip by handcar and special train over Rock Island railway, reaching his hotel soon after 8 am.

John T. Kent Bryan Denver Kent Theodore A. Bell Bell Notch Mr. Bell Fairview Denwr California Order of Eagles Rock Island

Letter Left By C Trax Death By Own Action

Dr. W C Kissinger released a letter found beside Claude Trax the youth who died by his own act. The note to his mother Anna Johnson urges she bury him and tell his dog what he did, ending with goodbye and a plea to stop worrying.

W. C. Kissinger Claude Trax Anna Johnson Sam

Exonerated of Bribery Charge in Court House Contract

Robert Queishner of Cleveland was exonerated of attempted bribery charges filed by James A. Cooper of Youngstown. The Mahoning county court house building commission ordered the charges stricken and awarded the terra cotta contract to Queishner’s firm, worth about $40,000.

Robert Queishner Cleveland James A. Cooper Youngstown Mahoning County Court House Building Commission Court House Queishner

Missing Boys Now Located at Iowa Falls

Friends of Frank Fehl and Charles Trusthel, who vanished from New Castle and were last heard from in Chicago during the Republican convention, report they are now in Iowa Falls, Iowa. They have secured work and will stay there.

Frank Fehl Charles Trusthel New Castle Chicago Iowa Falls

Fels Naptha Soap Ad Promises Cleaner Clothes

An advertisement extols the detergent claiming easy washing and whiter garments that last longer. It urges buyers to choose genuine Fels Naptha and to follow the directions printed on the red and green packaging.

Tammany Platform Advocates Parallels in Labour Policy

The draft platform presses a strong labor program this fall and warns opponents led by Bryan. It criticizes conservative stance, signals widespread resentment, and seeks a radical democratic approach. It seeks a real parcels post, opposes bank deposit guarantees, and dodges railroad value measures.

Bryan Pacific Tammany Oklahoma

Deaths of the Day Lewis H. Tanney

Lewis H. Tanney a contracting painter and decorator died Monday evening at his Beaver Falls home at age 66. Born in Pittsburg he served in an Indiana Civil War regiment. A mason he belonged to the Protestant Episcopal church. Survived by his widow and four children and his brother William Tanney of Blunston avenue.

Lewis H. Tanney Beaver Falls Pittsburg Indiana Protestant Episcopal Church William Tanney Blunston Avenue

Hospital Notes on Warren Clark and Lottie James

Warren Clark of Coverts Station remains in serious condition after a July Fourth dynamite blast though doctors hope to save him. Lottie James, who attempted suicide last week by taking poison, is improved enough to leave the hospital.

Warren Clark Coverts Station Lottie James

Sechler Hicks Tie the Knot at Young Street Home

Miss Sadie E. Sechler and William E. Hicks were married at noon Tuesday at Dr. J. H. Miller’s home on Young street. They plan to settle in Pulaski where Hicks has bought a poultry farm. Both are prominent locally and the bride is related to Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Weinschenk.

J. H. Miller Young Street Sadie E. Sechler William E. Hicks Harmony Pulaski G. G. Weinschenk

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Remedies

Warns against mercurial catarrh treatments and favors Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims it contains no mercury and works internally on blood and mucous membranes. Purchasers urged to ensure genuineness with testimonials offered and price listed.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio All's Family

Mayor Harry Lusk Concludes Brief Waterside Trip

Mayor Harry Lusk returns after a short sojourn along Slippery Rock waters. He reports a pleasant time. Alderman H. P. Green presided over court in his absence.

Harry Lusk Slippery Rock H. P. Green

Clergy Leaders Head to District Methodist Conference

Presiding Elder Douglass and reverends Higley McDonald Stratton and Worner departed this morning for the district conference of Methodists to be held at Wredonis.

Douglass Higley McDonald Stratton Worner T** Mathodists Wredonis

Skull found in Fulkerson block identified as physician’s property

Police confirm the human skull found Saturday night on West Washington street is the property of a physician who once occupied the room, replacing an earlier Norris block report. Prof Gilmore will oversee a teachers examination at the high school next Tuesday July 14 starting at 9 am. Mrs R L Turner returns from a two week trip to Jamestown Pa. Mr and Mrs Carl Barnes welcome a new son at East Main street.

Fulkerson Block West Washington Street Norris Block Gilmore County Superintendent of Schools R. L. Turner West North Street Jamestown, Pa Carl Barnes East Main Street

Cheap city and farm real estate deals offered for quick sale

A sprawling classified notice lists multiple properties for sale with prices under 3 350 including modern homes on North Highland West Madison Avenue and Milton Street six room houses on Carlisle Reynolds and Sumner avenues and a one acre tract near Seventh ward P O all with cash and terms options. It urges buyers to act quickly and states agents have many bargains and will trade for farms near Mt Jackson.

North Highland Carlisle Street Bath Seventh Ward P. O B. Madison Avenue West Madison Avenue Reynolds Street Milton Street Sumner Avenue Mt. Jackson East Cherry Street

Williams' Indian Pile Ointment claims rapid relief

Advertises Williams' Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind, bleeding and itching piles and private parts itch. Claims immediate relief, absorption of tumors, and use as poultice. Sold by druggists with 50 cents and 1 dollar price. manufactured by Williams Manufacturing Co., Cleveland. For sale by Geo. W. Clutton.

Williams Williams’ M’f'g. Co Props Cleveland Geo. W. Clutton

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Gebbia and Spalla Episcopalians DEM Att’y Clark Company B Guffey C. Trax Anty Drudge Sherritt Real Estate Exchange J. H. Sherritt Real Estate and Insurance New Castle, PA Wallace MO. C. Wallace Washington St G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Fountain Inn Bell Phone W. A. G. Crawford Smith's College Union Liberty Street Mahoningtown Martin Hunter McCaslin C. C. McKinney Struthers, Ohio Fairmont Avenue C. Ed Smith Hardware Company Pittsburg St Inquire J. P. Hays & Co Grntzboro Moravia St Inquire Keystone Printing Co New Castle Marble and Granite Works South Mill Street Cambridge Springs George W. Patterson Crawford Avenue North Hill City Park Avenue B. W. Raymond Elgin Parker East Washington Street Timothy Hay J. C. White Euclid Avenue A. Heinrich Leasure Avenue Smith’s College Harrison Street Vine St Bay Street North Walnut Street Pine St Conors Ave Maryland Avenue Lawrence Realty Company Dean Block Price Cunningham Avenue Cleveland Avenue Pearson Street East Reynolds Street Morton Street Agnew Street Albert and Garfield Streets North Street Inquirer Ed Smith Hardware Company Pittsburg Street Stewart Apartment House Quest Street East North Street Smith Hardware Co Gas North Pine Street Snuire George Kennelly's Nortine Street W .c South Walnut Street Union Depot Charles G. Martin Dufford Ashland Avenue North Walnut Street Butler Avenue John Davis West South Street Washington Street West Kissinger W. G Kissinger Davis Boyles and Highland Avenues W. S. Davis Chautauqua, N. Y West Grant Street North Mercer Street A. R. Houston Delaware Avenue L. M. Fes Mapel Dell Farm Espyville Station E. & P. Railroad Ee Ee Eastbrook Woolen Mills G. H. van Horn Jefferson Street North Mill Street Lawrence Club County Line Vine Ray Streets Mill Mercer Streets Mercer Street Atlantic Refining Company Pennsylvania Roundhouse J. M Robinson North Cedar Street Miller’s
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