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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
4
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The Italian boy Rosario Serge faces execution on July 14 after a murder verdict. supporters argue he lacked full access to testimony and point to past cases as miscarriages of justice. The piece urges reopening the case to calm widespread public dissatisfaction and ensure a fair process.
The piece argues both parties show weak vice presidential selections with little distinguishing value. It notes Bryan's influence on Kern and suggests Beveridge for Taft and Gray or Johnson for Bryan as stronger running mates, citing Bryan’s remark that the vice presidency deserves more attention.
Mrs. Mary Conti an official court interpreter departs this evening for an extended trip aimed at health. She will visit Niagara Falls Buffalo and New York City and expects to be away about two weeks.
Hugh Graham's 50 horsepower Premier roadster led the New Castle contingent aboard the Glidden Tour with Dave and Harry Graham Pete Pyle and Bert Wells driving Ed Hileman at the wheel. The group tested on the Rocheste r run passing multiple cars amid rough roads while most of the elite autos gathered at Schenley hotel with Premier represented as pace-maker.
Oliver H. P. Brown longtime New Castle merchant was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery after funeral services at his home 62 North Mercer Street attended by family friends and business colleagues. The Brown and Hamilton store group led the honor with floral tributes and pallbearers provided by Masons and local clubs. stores closed early to permit attendance.
Local Epworth leagues of the Methodist churches in the city will send delegates to the sixteenth annual New Castle District Epworth League convention at the Oakland Avenue Methodist church in Sharon on July 23 and 24. Several hundred delegates are expected.
Wit filled column notes quirks and quips on Si and Mary Ann. jokes about Bryan Kern toad guardians and weather, with anecdotes from Altoona to Oklahoma. Light satire covers politics, religion, sport, crime, and daily life, ending with Bryan’s impending controversial stance.
Glidden tourists left only dust and shouting in New Castle, as they slid down the greasy plank rather than labor to climb toward fame.
Reference in Bankruptcy E M Underwood has sent a report to the Attorney General on closed cases over the past year. Fifteen failures show liabilities of 103000 and assets of 42000 with 2700 in distribution expenses. About twenty cases remain unsettled, led by the Emporium company which has seen hearings and small dividends but remains far from settlement.
Schedule lists games for July 12 to July 18 with matchups among Youngstown Canton McKeesport Erie New Castle Akron Sharon East Liverpool and East Liverpool hosts two games. July 12 features Youngstown at Canton and McKeesport at Erie.
George Ross of South Mills Street must appear before Alderman Crabill to explain keeping an alleged ferocious dog. Mrs. Tillie Griffin filed suit charging a public nuisance after the dog bit her husband, her mother, and others. Hearing set next week.
The Modern Woodmen of America hosts a large log rolling day at Cascade park next Wednesday with field sports dancing music and a grand fireworks display. The day runs from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. featuring races games and prize drills across eight counties with events for men women boys and girls and a closing fireworks show.
Frank Hockenberry, arrested for stealing a small savings bank from his former friend Miss Gertrude Shirey of 17 Lawrence Street, settled the case before Alder man Charles B. Mayne last night. He returned the roughly $8 taken and paid the case costs.
Local column lists visitors from Struthers Palmyra Youngstown and New Castle sharing in Edenburg activities. Notables include J H Haun, Carl Goddard and families, Miss Cora Landis nominated for The News outing, and a New Castle party hosted by A Hoffmaster with a hay wagon ride and music at the North Side home.
Clyde Book and several New Castle residents stopped by on Thursday and Friday. Adele Fleing visited Grace Wood in New Brighton while Mr and Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Shaffer attended events in nearby towns. Kensington Club hosted eleven ladies with Miss Lena Book assisting as refreshments were served.
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