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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1908

Page

6

Spencer Arrested for Impersonating Officer

Spencer was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Officer Horner for impersonating a United States government inspector under the Pure Food law. He solicited money from Smith, an employee of Shoaff brothers, balloonists, offering a government job for 14 a month and later lowering his fee. Police hold him at the lockup and are contacting other city authorities for records as more developments are expected.

United States Frank Spencer Horner Am Smith Shoaff Brothers Spencer Gilmore 4 News Smith United States Pure Food Commission Byesville New Leslie House Leslie House

Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee Reelects Dimeling and Guffy Ally Harman

Harrisburg July 22 Col James M Guffy remains head of Pennsylvania Democrats. The state committee reelected George M Dimeling as chairman and installed John G Harman a Guffey supporter as division chairman. Resolutions supported the national ticket and protested against actions against the Pennsylvania delegation and Philadelphias unseating. Mrs W G Daugherty and her young son visit Sharon and Conneaut.

United Press Harrisburg James M. Guffy Democratic Organization of Pennsylvania State Committee George M. Dimeling Creasy Pennsylvania Philadelphia James M. Guffey Kerr P. J. O’boyle J. C. Amig Lewiston B. J. Clark Blair W. J. Brennen Allegheny H. M. Good Lawrence D. J. Driscoll Elk Robert Russell

Assassinations, robberies, and a murder lace telegraph brief

June news briefs report twelve officials slain in Russia and Poland, a $28 000 stage holdup by five bandits in Likely California, six women fined for beach neglect in York Maine, and a patrolman killed with another wounded near Niagara Falls. Other items note Albert Spencer's London Paris estate split, a New York morality raid, a custody hearing in Paris, Abdul Hamid naming a son as heir, a coast rescue of 19 aboard the Anubis, and a Boston murder with a suspected black servant.

Niagara Falls McCormack Albert Spencer London Paris Madame Holtz First Assembly of Christ New York Boniface de Castellane Helie de Sagan Ditte Abdul Hamid Turkey San Francisco California Santa Barbara San Miguel

Ruth claims Wilder killed city treasurer Blevins

The article details Ruth's repeated confessions about Wilder and a bribery plot, with McFate dismissing the claims as fabrications. Warden Johnson led an investigation that found Ruth's statements untrue, while Ruth's trust in hearsay and newspapers framed his alleged confessions.

New Castle Ruth McFate Ryhal Old City Wilder Western Penitentiary McFilamy Lawrence County Johnson Hugh Martin Bond Blevins Munchausen Jackson Center Stoneboro Bradford Johnson Rolling Mill Western Pennsylvania Venango County

Rhodes Will Divides Estate Worth Over One Million

The late Joshua W. Rhodes's will, read in Pittsburg by Robert E. Stone, leaves $10,000 to cousins Ida L. Woodward and Lucy Rhodes. His mother Eliza J. Rhodes, his brother, and his two sisters receive $25,000 each. A trust for daughters Katherine and Dorothy is created, with income to them until ages 30 and 40.

Joshua W. Rhodes Robert E. Stone Register of Wills Pittsburg Rhodes Ida L. Woodward Lucy Rhodes Stewart Flo Miss Rhodes Eliza J. Rhodes Katherine Dorothy W. B Mary H. Rhodes

Death of Wrong Child Reported

A mix up leads neighbors to report the death of Grace Pregenzer as the Geddes child after a baby died in Oak Street. The Geddes infant died Tuesday afternoon while Grace Pregenzer, ill on Chestnut Street, is improving.

Geddes Oak Street Grace Wil- Mam Pregenzer Chestnut Street Portersville Jacob Bauder Owen Myers Robert Kennedy Kennedy

Local Personal Notes From The City

Miss Lucille VanGorder of Boyles avenue is sojourning at Atlantic City. D. H. Marshall of Wampum was a business visitor in the city Wednesday. Mrs. Margaret Williams of Shaw street is the guest of friends in West Middlesex. Miss Madeline Rice of Pittsburg street is the guest of Miss Geraldine Bauman of Lowellville. W. G. Lewis of California is the guest of his parents on Lutton street.

Lucille VanGorder Boyles Avenue Atlantic City D. H. Marshall Wampum Margaret Williams Shaw Street Friends West Middlesex Madeline Rice Pittsburg Street Geraldine Bauman Lowellville W. G. Lewis California Thomas Lewis Lutton Street

Landis Case Review on Fine Discretion and Carload Shipment

The report discusses a Landis case examining the constitution of a shipment by carload and whether the trial court abused its discretion in imposing a large standard fine. It notes the opinion reviews evidence and the law on incidental points decided by the lower court.

Glidden Tourists Face Wet Challenge in Rangeley

Rangeley Maine July 2 Rain and wet roads hinder the Glidden touring cars as they leave Rangeley with two days left in the run. Only one or two cars may finish with clean scores as a Bay State member broke the quadruple tie yesterday. The day’s leg to Bethlehem New Hampshire covers 130 miles in about six hours.

United Press Rangeley White Mountains Bay State Bethlehem N. H

Night Riders Show Strength at Hopkins Kentucky

Night riders burned Illinois Central railroad stations at Spacey Caldwell County Seru Lean in Terigg County and Cobb near Otter Pond in Christian county. Illinois Central granted Madisonville soldiers on duty in Night Rider regions permission to camp on its Cobb property near Otter Pond.

Hopkins Illinois Central Railroad Spacey Christian County Serulean Terigg County Cobb Otter Pond Caldwell County Illinois Central Madisonville

Morganza Runaway Held for Court

Wilson Reed a young male was arrested by Constable J J Miller of Canonsburg and held for court on prison breaking charges. The Morganza runaway who escaped about a year ago was detained after being found in New Castle and brought before Justice T M Reese in Canonsburg with bail set at 500 dollars.

Washington Wilson Reed J. J. Miller Canonsburg Morganza New Castle T. M. Reese

Grocers Close Stores at Noon for Travelers Outing

Nearly all city grocers closed by noon Wednesday to join the United Commercial Travelers annual outing at Cascade Park. The event involves Warren, Youngstown, and New Castle branches.

United Commercial Travelers Cascade Park Warren Youngstown New Castle Order

Absence Proceeding for John Alexander Miller in Lawrence Co Pa

The Orphans Court of Lawrence County Pennsylvania schedules a hearing on September 7, 1908 at 2 PM at the New Castle courthouse. The proceeding concerns the absence of John Alexander Miller, supposed decedent, who has been absent for seven years or more. Clerk Co H Andrews signs the notice.

John Alexander Miller Orphans’ Court Lawrence County Pennsylvania Pulaski Lawrence Winfield S. Miller W. A. Eakin Said City of New Castle

Executor's Notice for Estate of Joseph D. Miller

Letters testamentary issued to S. D. Long as executor for Joseph D. Miller of New Castle Lawrence County Pa. All indebted persons must settle promptly and those with claims present for payment without delay. New Castle Pa June 17 1924 July 18 1925 July 22 192?

Joseph D. Miller Fifth Ward New Castle Lawrence County S. D. Long

Executors Notice in the Estate of Henry Leslie

Letters of administration issued to James H. Leslie and John Kelley for Henry Leslie of Union township Lawrence county Pa. Debts should be settled at once and claims presented for payment. KE F G Harper attorney New Castle Pa announces June 27 1908 with dates July 16 22 29 August 5.

Henry Leslie Union Township Lawrence County James H. Leslie John Kelley KE. F. G. Harper New Castle

Administrator's Notice in Estate of William Campbell Jr

In the estate of William Campbell Jr late of Pulaski township Lawrence County Pa deceased letters of administration have been granted by William A Eakin registrar of Lawrence County to the undersigned. All debts due said estate should be promptly paid and all accounts or claims presented to the administrator promptly T D Stevenson New Bedford Pa Robert L Wallace attorney New Castle Pa Jun 24 Jul 18 15 22 29

William Campbell, Jr Pulaski Township Lawrence County William A. Eakin T. D. Stevenson New Bedford Robert L. Wallace New Castle

Bank Statements Show Union National Bank and New Castle Figures

The Union National Bank at New Castle Pennsylvania and a second bank report combined assets and liabilities as of July 15 1908 and July 20 1908. Loans and discounts total around 134 663 dollars at Union National Bank and 1 34 663 at the other bank with bonds securities and reserves detailing capital stock and surplus figures.

San Pysee U.S United States Union National Bank New Castle Pennsylvania Cl- CO U. S SHO Vosceressees

Local Names in Ellwood City and Nearby Cities

A list of residents or individuals linked to Youngstown Euclid Ellwood City Akron Summit County and New Castle, including Walter R McDougall Nancy Lilian Albin Joseph Ruben Mary C Cooney Ben Huffman Mary C Callingwood Arthur G Hardy Clara B Cover and Sharon Sophia Cusac.

Walter R. McDougall Youngstown Nancy Lilian Albin Euclid Joseph Ruben Ellwood City Mary C. Cooney Ben E. Huffman Akron Mary C. Callingwood Arthur G. Hardy Summit Co Clara B. Cover Borwwarts Sharon Sophia E. Cusac New Castle

Italians of Lowellville to Celebrate Next Week

The Italians of Lowellville and nearby towns will hold a big celebration next Tuesday and Wednesday with planned events and community gatherings.

Lowellville

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