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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
10
Boston suburb harbors a dramatic holdup and manhunt after a Jamaica Plain saloon attack. Police surrounded a cemetery hideout at Forest Hills, killing the leader and capturing his ally as officials reported multiple dead and many wounded.
A carpenter named Robert Kay fell from the first floor to the basement of a new Youngstown building and sustained probable fatal injuries with a fractured skull.
The Harrisburg state committee endorsed James M. Guffey as state leader and denounced the Denver national convention for depriving Pennsylvania of committee representation. Local Democrats praised Guffey’s party service and condemned alleged usurpation while preserving Bryan Kerr sentiment and pledging allegiance to the party. Continued on Page Eight.
In Oakland a heated discussion over a hostess bill led Frank Knolek to smash a chair to prove strength. Alderman Mayne heard the details as Frank pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and paid costs to settle the case.
Ruth Barnett, age five, was bitten on the left cheek by a bulldog believed mad after it snapped at her on her grandfather Findley McCreary’s porch on Lathrop Street. The dog, a year-old bull terrier, was killed and sent to Pittsburgh for testing. authorities debate whether it was rabid.
Harry K. Thaw is moved to a cell in the county jail and denied most visitors. Sheriff Chanler orders no organ playing after complaints from detainee Stub Griffin, while Thaw loses stock gains due to restricted telephone use. Thaw’s health required a physician visit as Thaw adapts to stricter confinement.
Nick Fenero, involved in a recent pitched battle with F. D. Thomas at West Pittsburg, swore out against Paul DeVito Joe Jongi and Perline Bernella charging them with assault and battery. He accuses Bernella of assault with intent to kill. Alderman Crabill will hear the case later in the week.
George Heyl a Prospect blacksmith who shot himself in the head early Wednesday morning is likely to recover. He has been conscious since shortly after the shooting and doctors see every chance for recovery. A surgeon from Butler is expected to remove the bullet today.
Greenwich July 23 Peter Smythe tried to pose as a burglar to keep his guard job at Mrs Laura Snell s home for unmarried women. He fired his revolver at night to scare burglars and was later arrested by a policeman. His job is gone.
Chief of Police Gilmore received a call from Apollo Pennsylvania asking that Frank Spencer, arrested here on an impersonating a government officer charge, be held until he is sent for. Spencer was given a 10 day jail sentence by Mayor Lusk to lock in his record.
Clarence Clifford aged 15 of Youngstown accidentally shot his left hand while cleaning a revolver yesterday. Doctors fear possible loss of the hand.
The note states UH Akens will be the Democratic nominee for Congress. It mentions an event scheduled for next Monday.
Conferees from the Twenty fourth district back attorney C H Akens for congress. Lawrence and Washington County conferrees indicate Akens will gain enough support from three counties to secure his name on the ticket. Akens has been asked to state willingness to accept the nomination.
The article notes a willingness to nominate Akens for the congressional seat with a conference to be held at the Monongahela House Monday where J. Carter Judson of Washington, Pa. will present his name. Lawrence county conferees back Akens, and a solid unit from A. Martin Graham Mahlon Clark A. H. Hoppendardner plus Wash ington county conferees will back him, likely opposing John K. Tener.
Fred Rosena and Rocca Ricco, two prisoners in the county jail, threaten to harm Police Officer Fred Schuler and demand he be publicized in a German paper they claim to write for. They deny breaking jail, praise jail food, and say they prefer confinement, with Rosena stating he would not leave the jail if given the chance.
August Eberhardt was arrested in Paterson New Jersey on suspicion of murdering his aunt Mrs Ottilie Eberhardt near Rochelle Park. He confessed claiming a gang of Italians shot him after robbing him of 2500 dollars. Detectives search the Preakness mountains for his assailant.
Violet Stanton, claiming a robbery left her with ten dollars, asked for lodging at the Youngstown police station. Authorities detained her overnight to verify her account and ensure her safety.
William Sanford, a taxi starter at the Hotel Knickerbocker in New York, earned a $50 reward after finding $10,000 left by Julius Fleischer, a manufacturer, near the hotel. Sanford reported the money to the hotel clerk and Fleischer, returning to claim the roll, was greatly agitated by the recovery.
The annual Pittsburg and Lake Erie rail road office men’s picnic will be at Cascade park this Saturday. A competent committee runs the event with dancing and athletic events planned as part of the program.
A brief death record lists ages and locations for several individuals including S. Wylie Forbes age 73 of Tacoma Washington Alfred Williams 74 of Shar on Alexander Fisher 51 of 1 East Long avenue Mrs Willard Brandon of Denver Colorado. The terse item records names ages and places without further details.
Chicago reports that the United States will file a petition for a re hearing before the circuit court of appeals within 30 days. If denied, prosecutors will pursue all cases against Standard Oil, starting with the Tennessee trial set for November 8 in Jackson. Judge Grosscup’s retirement discussed as context.
Officials of the United States Steel corporation, led from Pittsburg, were summoned to New York by President Corey to discuss future production plans. No New Castle steel men were present.
The American Tin Can plant strike ended with a meeting at Hughes Hall where ex workers voted 59 to return. Manager Henry Ross promised fair treatment and plans to address grievances, with Richmond removed as foreman and possible reassignments to come. The can department, suspended during the dispute, is expected to resume soon and discharged workers will return.
In Cleveland Ohio, July 23, a fire at the home of James Jarasky killed Florian 7 and Terese 9, with Lillian 4 mortally injured and James severely burned trying to save his children. Mrs Jarasky and three other children on the first floor escaped.
After an 18 month dispute, the boilermakers union ended the strike at Youngstown declaring the stoppage over yesterday.
The News announces a Saturday voting update for its contest with coupon and subscription votes counting toward a banner total. Subscribers urged to help by paying ahead and encouraging others to subscribe, boosting votes for contestants and prompting a late push before the two week deadline.
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