Funeral for Rosario Serge at St. Vitus Church
A solemn requiem at St. Vitus Church followed by burial in St. Vitus Cemetery after a large crowd attended, many Italians and Americans alike, with Father Nicholas DeMita delivering Italian and English sermons, and discussions of the death penalty and a failed bid for commutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosario Serge
St. Vitus
Nicholas DeMita
Grusette Nocile
Dominico Trotterse
Giovanni Bano
Frank Serge
St. Vitus’ Church
Serge
J. V. Sharp
Pete di Rosa
Rosario
P. Emery
Frank A. Wimner
Joe Calaute
Calaute
Handel's
North
Jefferson Street
Father DeMita
Judge Porter Stops Sale Of Pools at Horse Races
Judge W E Porter ordered County Detective Logan to halt pool selling at the Ma honingtown horse races. Detectives Medard Stewart Gastringer and Breen accompanied him as a warning was issued to organizers and pool sellers. Local leaders warn the suspension could end racing in New Castle, while critics argue the law should be changed rather than enforced with impunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Porter
Creighton G. Logan
Mahoningtown
Judge Porter
Logan
Porter
Medard
The
Traction Company
John Stewart
Gastringer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Breen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Race Association
New Castle
City of
Foreigner Killed By Cement Plant Engine In Hickory Township
Felix Jardino a foreign worker for Lehigh Portland Cement died instantly when an engine backed onto him at the Hickory township plant about 3 30 p m One worker witnessed the tragedy as Jardino walked on the tracks mangled remains were sent to Offutt's undertakers Coroner Cox will hold an inquest tonight and Jardino leaves a wife and three children in the old country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Jardino
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Hickory Township
Jaramno
Jardine
Old Country
Croton Avenue
Offutt
Cox
Press urged to feature accidents nationwide
Sharon Pa July 15 The American Accident association led by Thomas D West of Sharpsville asks newspapers to run a special regular heading for all accidents. The group hopes prominent coverage will raise awareness and aid in accident prevention across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
United States
Thomas D. West
Sharpsville
Acciae
County Teachers Take Examinations At High School
County Superintendent of Schools Lee Gilmore conducted examinations at the high school building Tuesday for teachers unable to take the first exam. Numerous applicants were reported. meanwhile Charles Lundmark, 60, described as hopelessly insane, wandered from Massillon state hospital after breaking out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gilmore
Charles Lundmark
Massillon State Hospital
Criticism of Morgue Viewing Draws Public Shame
New Castle, Pa July 15 1908 letters decry hundreds who viewed the body of Serge at an undertaker’s rooms from 11 a m to 4710 p m on North Jefferson street. The writer condemns the spectacle as barbaric demoralizing and detrimental to morals urging officials to prevent a repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge
New Castle
Jefferson Street
W. J. Mofpatt
Woodmen Outing At Cascade Park Draws Thousands
Woodmen of the World members from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio totaling nearly 2000 hold their annual outing at Cascade Park. A special train carried about 1000 visitors from McKeesport and Pittsburg to the city. The day features various athletic events including a log rolling contest planned for late afternoon.
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Woodmen of the World
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Cascade Park
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
McKeespom
Bombardment Destroys Portion of Tabriz City
Vienna reports the Amirathis quarter of Tabriz was destroyed in heavy bombardment. Hundreds of revolutionists died as machine gun fire and Cossack charges decimated streets. Many fled when resistance collapsed. the shah's forces now control the city and threaten similar tactics elsewhere.
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United Press
Vienna
Amirathis
Tabriz
Teheran
Rabhin Khan
Prince of Wales Sails to Quebec for Tercentennial Festivities
The Indomitable cruiser, escorted by the Minotaur, sails from Portsmouth to Quebec with the Prince of Wales aboard to attend the tercentenary celebrations. The voyage aims for 20 knots average and may set a long distance warship record. A special crew of stokers and expert mechanics accompany the royal party. the prince plans an August return.
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Portsmouth
England
Quebec
Minotaur
Prince
Railroad passes declared illegal advertising payments
United States Judge Kohlsaat ruled all contracts where newspapers pay railroads for mileage in advertising are illegal. The decision upholds the Hepburn act and the Interstate Commerce Commission interpretation in a test case against the Moon railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
United States
Kohlsaat
Moon Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prohibition Sentiment 15 Gains Momentum in Debate
Urban readers report rising support for prohibition sentiment labeled as 15, with the chairman emphasizing organized efforts and public discussion across communities.
Convention at Columbus Opens for Prohibition Presidential Nomination
The Prohibition national convention opens in Columbus with Robert H. Patton as temporary chairman and David B. McCalmont as secretary. Prospects of ballots heighten as leaders seek to unite around a candidate like Seaborn Wright or Samuel R. Artman, while several booms include Fred F. Wheeler, Dan R. Sheen, and Joshua Levering. Jones reports growth of prohibition sentiment, with more than 40 million in prohibition territory and rising urban dry districts. Financials show $91,452.71 in contributions and $92,585.46 spent, leaving a $745.40 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Columbus
Prohibition
Memorial Hall
Robert H. Patton
Springfield
David B. McCalmont
Franklin, Pa
Edward Clark
Indianapolis
Frances Beauschamp
Lexington, Ky
Theodore Osteland
North Dakota
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
Samuel R. Artman
Indiana
Fred F. Wheeler
California
Dan R. Sheen
Illinois
Afred L. Manierre
Clarence E. Pitts
Clinton N. Howard
New York
J. D. Cranfill
Texas
W. P. Palmore
Missouri
Joseph J. Tracy
Michigan
George Stewart
Tennessee
A. B. Leonard
Ohio
Charles 8. Scanlon
Pennsylvania
Joshua Levering
Maryland
Dan Sheen
Eugene W. Chaffin
Charles R. Jones
Union
Mr. Jones
United States
Jones
National Committee
District Attorney Doubts Serge Confession Poem Authorship
District Attorney Charles S Young said he believes the poem attributed to Serge was likely written by Collins the Socialistic mayoral candidate. He doubts Serge authored the confession and thinks the verse passed through his hands on its way to publication while expressing friendly thoughts toward Young before Serge’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge
Charles S Young
Collins
Mr. Young
Funeral for Morato Basgon Planned for Thursday
The Roumanian man Morato Basgon who died after falling into a tank of boiling water at the steel mill Monday night will likely be buried Thursday. Arrangements are not finalized but St. Vitus Church is expected to host the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morato Basgon
St. Vitus
Heir to Fortune Inherits If Marriage Proved
Mrs. Dora Bullus of Youngstown may become heiress to 17750 dollars in cash and a large pottery near Dudley England if proper proofs of her marriage to Charles Bullus are obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bullus
Dora Bullus
Youngstown
Dudley
England
Death Record for Felix Jardine and Others
Death notice lists Felix Jardine of 289 Croton Avenue Eli Gligor aged 5 months of 326 Preston Avenue and Paul Nelson aged 1 of 178 Croton Avenue. Authorities record these as local demises with addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Jardine
Croton Avenue
Eli Gligor
Preston Avenue
Paul Nelson
Porter Resigns as Manager of the Necks
Pete Porter quits as manager with resignation given to President A. C. Hyde and Secretary R. M. Read. Kid tagen will run the team until return from the trip. Love Cross and an ex major leaguer are among candidates for the successor amid fan disappointment over poor results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Porter
A. C. Hyde
R. M. Read
Love Cross
Kid Tagen
Hyde
Read
Porter
Crorts
Wealthy Woman Dies in Secrecy at Pittsburgh Hospital
Mrs. Clifford W. Hartridge died of cerebrospinal meningitis at a Pittsburgh Homeopathic hospital under an assumed name. Dr Z C Miller arranged a private room and kept details secret. The Hartridges and her brother visited her. Clifford Hartridge avoided inquiries. The case spans Pittsburgh and New York with undisclosed disappearance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Z. C. Miller
Clifford W. Hartridge
Homeopathic Hospital
Hartridge
Miller
Koons
F. P. Moore
Robert Russell
Mr. Hartridge
New York
Harry K. Thaw
State Hospital
Matteawan
Stanford White
Canton
No Inquest Planned Into Death At Carnegie Steel
Coroner Cox will not hold an inquest into the death of Mor ato Easgon a Carnegie Steel employee who died after a fall into a boiling vat at the plant on Monday night. The coroner says circumstances do not require an inquiry. The News cannot obtain witness names or details from steel officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Morato Easgon
Carnegie Steel Company
Platt Debuts Three Weeks on 75th Birthday
New York reports Senator Thomas Collier Platt turned 75 today and finished reading Three Weeks at family urging. Senator Depew recommended the work as the veteran lawmaker reflects on health and contentment of conscience.
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Sen. Platt
United Press
New York
Thomas Collier Platt
Depew
Senator Platt
Soldier Boys Leave for Camp on Thursday
Members of Troop F depart New Castle at 7 p m Thursday for Gettysburg to camp for ten days. They travel via the Pennsylvania line with a special train and several horse cars baggage cars and two day coaches. A detail left Tuesday to prepare the grounds and Troop F aims to establish a model camp for the arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Station
Get Rich Quick Scheme Brought Under Court Receiver
John A. Herman, auditor, appointed by Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, at Hon. W. D. Wallace’s office to receive all claims against the National Investment Company. The Pittsburg founded scheme moved to the city, with investigations demanded by locals leading to the receiver’s appointment and closure of company affairs. No local officers remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Herman
Court of Common Pleas
Dauphin County
W. D. Wallace
National Investment Company
Pittsburg
Home Trust Company
Can Makers and Tin Workers Face Off in Strike Standoff
Striking Can Makers meeting in Hughes hall claims near 300 attendees and vows to form a local charter and affiliate with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. Superintendent Ross of the New Castle plant says he will shut down rather than yield to agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
American Can Company
Hughes Hall
Can Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
R. M. Keogh
Mr. Keogh
New Castle
Richmond
Foreman Green
Green
American Tin Can Company
Maywood
New York
Port Gilmore
Henry Ross
Packers” Can Department
Vote Getting Spirit Active in All Districts
The piece urges readers to clip coupons from The News to support candidates, rally supporters, and maximize votes by coordinating campaign plans. It promotes tasking clubs and family members, using chain letters, and sending multiple coupons to tally a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leora
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Mahoningtown Track
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Franklin
Necks
Kid Hagen
Cross
Farrell
Sandusky
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