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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1908

Page

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Anti-Injunction Plank Highlights Democratic Platform

The Denver drafted text rejects injunctive limits on courts and calls for reenactment of the 1798 law with notice before injunctions and jury trials in contempt cases. It also outlines economy in administration, tariff reform, patronage curbs, income tax, direct election of senators, merchant marine support, Asiatic immigration limits, pensions, and state home rule defense.

Denver Committee On Resolutions Democratic Party Congress U. S Merchant Marine

Convention News In A Nutshell Third Day Session

The third day’s session opened at 11 oclock with permanent organization and the Permanent Chairman Clayton delivering a platform. The resolutions committee works to nail planks for adoption later today. Tonight may bring presidential nomination speeches and a vote. VP prospects uncertain. Total vote 1006 after Oklahoma added four votes. Two thirds needed 671 for choice.

Clayton Platform Resolutions Committee Oklahoma Credentials Committee

Roumanian Youth Loses Leg After West Pittsburg Train Fall

Theodore Bika, 17, of Roumania, fell under a west bound B&O freight at West Pittsburg while attempting to board. His right leg was severed and he sustained other injuries. He was rushed to the hospital in this city where surgeons removed the leg above the knee.

Theodore Bika West Pittsburg Bika

Vacation fixed for carriers on the rural routes

Rural mail carriers may take two weeks of paid vacation each year from July 1 to November 1 under a new order from the post office department received by Postmaster John Andy McKee. The schedule tightens past practice when carriers could depart at any time.

Uncle Sam John Andy McKee Post Ofice Department Washington

Pigeons Complete 300 Mile Flight From Mt Vernon to New Castle

Carrier pigeons owned by James H Brown of Lincoln avenue and W McCaslin of Pittsburg street were sent from Mt Vernon Indiana and released at 7 am. They reached New Castle at 5 20 pm covering 300 miles in 10 hours 20 minutes McCaslin s pigeons arrived first with Browns following a few minutes later The birds will be taken to Salem Illinois next week for a 600 mile flight to this city

James H. Brown Lincoln Avenue W. McCaslin Pittsburg Street Mt. Vernon Ind New Castle McCaslin Brown Salem Ill

Glidden Tour Opens in Buffalo with Stage through New Castle

The Glidden tour pilot car left Buffalo at 10 AM en route to Cambridge Springs for a 114 mile first day. The route spans six states and five mountain ranges totaling 1700 miles with 56 cars and about four people per car. David Jameson, head of the Lawrence Auto club, will pilot en route cars through New Castle to Sewickley and meet a Pittsburg guide there.

Buffalo N. Y Cambridge Springs New Castle D. Jameson Lawrence Apto Club Jameson Aroud Sewickley Pittsburg Lawrence Auto Club

Republican Clubs of Mahoning to Consolidate

The Republican clubs of Mahoning County Ohio plan to merge into a single large club, consolidating local party operations under one banner.

Mahoning County

Standings of The News Great Contest Ahead of First Publication

The News will publish the first standing of candidates next Saturday showing support to date. Many votes and coupons have been received. readers are urged to submit certificates before Friday noon. The article notes that early returns are not predictive, as later counts may rearrange positions.

Omeo

Burglar Crushed by Woman's Husband After 14 Story Plunge

New York July 9 a thief who for ten days robbed rooms of the Belmont Imperial Walder Astoria Plaza Chelsea and other hotels met his fate after climbing a narrow ledge to Mrs Josephine Cookson s room on the 14th floor He was held as the Cooksons husband sat on him and police arrived The suspect identified as Nathan Levine had registered at the Belmont and was believed to be linked to several recent hotel robberies in the city.

New York Hotel Belmont Josephine Cookson Nathan Levine the Belmont Levine Cookson

Sheath skirt demonstration comes to New Castle

A Cleveland firm promotes the sheath skirt with a Saturday demonstration in New Castle. A young woman will model the latest fashion and be paid, with the garment provided. The event sparks local intrigue amid comments about competitors and city morality.

New Castle Imperial Skirt Company of Cleveland Care Charles W. Nolan Company East Washington Street Our City Anthony Comstock Paris Pittsburg Smoke Town Nolan Youngstown Billy Sunday Sharon

No Fire Department Planned for Arlington Ave

The property committee of councils opposed a fire department on Arlington avenue in the Fifth ward and rejected the purchase of the Irish heirs lot for the engine house, opposing Councilman John JL Gorman's ordinance to buy the site.

Arlington Avenue Fifth Ward John JL. Gorman

Death Record Dominick Calutco in Hillsville

Death record for Dominick Calutco age 24 in Hillsville. Details mention Harry E. Smith and Bigeeway in relation to the case.

Dominick Calutco Hillsville Harry E. Smith Bigeeway

Rep Natn Committee Treasurer Seen Tied to Many Banks and Firms

George R. Sheldon new Republican national committee treasurer maintains a packed portfolio. He holds positions with William E Sheldon & Co in banking, serves on the Stock Exchange and Chamber of Commerce, directs four banks and trust companies, leads 16 other corporations, presides over the Union League, and belongs to 16 New York clubs. He defends his business ties as honorable and trustworthy.

Rep. Natn United Press New York George R. Sheldon Republican National Committee William E. Sheldon & Co Stock Exchange and Chamber of Commerce Union League Sheldon

Kane Girl Arrested Here in Disorderly Conduct Case

Mary DeCamp aged about 18 from Kane Pa Sam Layton and Harry Colby were arrested in a barn near the ice plant on the West side for disorderly conduct. Layton said he brought the girl here to find work and marry her. The girl required medical attention and a physician was called yesterday afternoon. Parents were notified and all three are held for further investigation.

Youngstown Sam Layton Lusk Mary DeCamp Kane Harry Colby Spiers Eberle Layton Miss DeCamp

Croton Avenue Church to become a new station

The Croton Avenue Methodist Episcopal church official board discussed dividing pastor Rev J L Stratton duties to create a Savannah M E church station leaving Stratton in charge of Croton. Growth has stretched his time. District Superintendent Dr T W Douglas will decide with a September conference year end possible. Board also recommended 20 probationers for full membership.

Croton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church J. L. Stratton Croton Avenue M. E. Church Savannah M. E Stratton Croton Church Croton Savannah

Funeral for Oliver H. P Brown Friday at 3 30

The funeral of the late Oliver H. P Brown will be held Friday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock at the family residence 62 North Mercer street Rev C S Brooks of the First Christian church will conduct the services Interment will be at Graceland cemetery Flowers are to be omitted The remains arrived Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and were taken to the family home In the funeral party were Mrs Brown and son Philip S S Hamilton and Jacob Hermon of New York a personal friend of Mr Brown

Oliver H. P Brown North Mercer Street C. S Brooks First Christian Church Graceland Cemetery

Shooting Well Brings Up Oil In Muddycreek Field

Twenty four quarts of nitroglycerin exploded in the Dixon and Mc Candless well in the Muddycreek oil field yesterday. The blast filled the well over a thousand feet and is expected to produce a good pumper. Harry Hoffman abandoned his No 2 as tools are stuck at a depth of 1100 feet. Drillers have been trying to recover them for ten days with no success.

Dixon and McCandless Muddycreek Harry Hoffman

Good Government League to Meet Tonight at Third United Presbyterian Church

A special meeting of the Good Government League will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Third United Presbyterian church. The gathering covers important business and was not announced earlier due to late decision.

Good Government League Third United Presbyterian Church

Woman narrowly escapes fire after lighting gasoline in apartment

Mrs. H. T. Tittle of Pittsburg street lit a match while cleaning a room with gasoline. A fire followed prompting call to Chief Connery and the Central department at 12 40. Loss was small.

H. T. Tittle Pittsburg Street Connery Central Department

Stranger Seen Near Callery Junction in Missing Man Case

A likely lead in the Joseph H. Thomas disappearance from June 27 places a stranger at Neshannock Falls on Wednesday. The man, elderly and claiming to be a machinist en route to New Castle, asked to write a letter at J C Blevins general store and carried an addressed letter bearing the name Thomas. Blevins, who learned of the case from Tuesday’s notice after the stranger left, noted the odd behavior and the farmer contact suggestion but did not identify the stranger's origin.

Joseph H. Thomas Callery Junction Neshannock Falls J. C. Blevins Falls Thomas Blevins New Castle

Mrs Harry Miller Robbed in Street

Mrs Harry Miller of Croton Avenue was robbed of her pocketbook on a Croton Avenue street car. A well dressed woman, seen by passengers, grabbed the purse as Mrs Miller stepped aboard. The pouch held about ten dollars and no trace had been found by press time.

Harry Miller Croton Avenue

Preparatory Communion Services Across Local Churches

Preparations for communion include services at First United Presbyterian Friday evening and Saturday afternoon led by Rev. A B McCormick of Central Presbyterian. Rev R H Mulholland of Highland United Presbyterian preaches Sunday afternoon. Second United Presbyterian hosts preparatory services Thursday and Friday evenings with Rev Mulholland preaching at both. Members to be received next Sunday morning.

First United Presbyterian Church A. B. McCormick Central Presbyterian Church R. H. Mulholland Highland United Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Second United Presbyterian Church Mulholland Highland Church

Local Option Idea Favored by Presbytery

The Butler presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church in session at West Sunbury unanimously passed a resolution urging members to vote only for state senate and house candidates who favor a local option measure. The action was a concise, enthusiastic expression of the body.

Butler Presbytery United Presbyterian Church Butler Lawrence Mercer Venango West Sunbury State Senate House of Representatives

Earl Scott Charged in Jail Whisky Conspiracy

Earl Scott a prominent Youngstown attorney is charged with conspiring with three pick pockets to pass whiskey through jail bars and with obtaining $300 from them. The case highlights alleged bribery and liquor violations tied to a county jail incident.

Earl Scott Youngstown

School Board Considers High School Plan

The school board discusses a high school project proposal, weighing costs, location, and impact on students and staff amid district budget considerations.

Two Plans for City High Schools Meet Mixed Public Support

City educators and taxpayers debate either a single $100,000 high school or two district high schools in the Few Fifth and Second wards, with sites including Berger Pittsburg street and a remodeled high school. Directors seek quick special meeting to hear residents and compare costs and locations.

Berger North Hill Marshall Pittsburg Street Les Fac Sevent Ward

Frank Nastle Arrested on False Pretenses Charge

Frank Nastle was arrested by Constable John Stitt at the Cunningham farm in Nango township on a charge of obtaining money from John Diddick by false pretenses. He is scheduled for a hearing tonight before Mayne.

Frank Nastle John Diddick John Stitt Cunningham Farm Nango Township Mayne

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