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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1908

Page

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Miners Strike Tightens at Pardoe Grove City Mines

A second three month strike closes the Filer mines in Pardoe and Grove City with about 100 to 260 miners walking out. Union claims broken pledge by Filers under a halted agreement. Filers insist on rights and continue operation. State constabulary presence noted while arbitration talks proposed by James S. Clark. Family visitors from Washington, Greenville and Pennsylvania avenue noted.

John P. Guyer Pardoe Filer Grove City Lees- Gore James 8. Clark Filers Mercer H. H. Chambers State Constabulary James S. Clark United Mine Workers

Funeral Mob Angers Police Over Barbara Reig Killing

Five thousand people mobbed in front of Barbara Reig's home as her funeral procession left for St Nicholas church in New York. They jeered police, shouting there come the dirty cops, and accused officers of masking bruises on the deceased. Authorities denied viewing the hearse.

United Press New York Barbara Reig Irving Square Park David Shellard Major Street St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church Stagg Street Holy Trinity Cemetery Father Hoffman Shellard

Another Suspect in Drew Case At Troy

In Troy New York on July 25 action is expected today in the Hazel Drew murder case. An arrest may come before night. A married railroad man using the alias John J Magner is a latest suspect linked to the teen's death near Teal Pond. Also to be questioned are Frank Smith a boy who saw Hazel shortly before the tragedy and William Taylor the girl's uncle whose reticence fuels the inquiry.

United Press Troy N. Y Hazel Drew John J. Magner Drew Teal Pond Frank Smith William Taylor

Greer Tin Mill Downtime Due To Finishing Congestion

The Greer tin mill suspended all 20 hot mills for a week to relieve finishing department congestion. Superintendent Ross said operations will resume in full one week from the coming Monday August 3. Ten mills of Shenango’s hot mill department are also idle at present.

Greer Tin Mill Ross Shenango

Small Blaze On Terrace Avenue Causes Minor Loss

An exploding oil stove at the residence of Wilfred Cameron of 6 Terrace Avenue started a small blaze around 10 o'clock Saturday morning. An alarm from box 58 alerted Chief Connery and the Fifth ward department. Loss estimated under $25.

Wilfred Cameron Terrace Avenue Chief Connery Fifth Ward

Demand for dog poisons surges in New Castle druggists

Drugstores report heavy demand for nux vomica or dog poison. Purchases require purpose disclosure, driving buyers to distant districts. Strychnine in dog poisons proves fatal quickly. arsenic is also sought, sometimes hidden on raw meat at dog frequenting spots.

New Castle

Hearst Declines Presidency Candidacy Amid Chicago Visit

William Randolph Hearst, arriving in New York, rules out any presidential bid under all conditions and declines questions on the Independence League ticket or Bryan. In Chicago, Bryan reaches the Auditorium Annex for a campaign manager selection, while his Nebraska-Iowa progress draws rousing Democratic reception and talks of Norman Mack and Tom L Johnson as potential finance chief.

United Press New York William Randolph Hearst New Jork Lucania Chicago Mr. Hearst Independence League Bryan Gompers Hearst America William J. Bryan Burlington Road Auditorium Annex National Committee Nebraska Iowa Omaha Norman Mack Buffalo Caa Toi’ L. Johnson Cleveland Turkey Republican Party Philippine Islands Annex Hotel

Affinity Earle’s Effective Barriers in New Measures

Ferdinand Earle the Middletown resident says he has added a ferocious Dane to his kennels to guard his property and keep sighters away. He plants thousands of hybrid black and Italian bees on his estate and vows to use more efficient methods if needed to deter intruders.

United Press Middletown N. Y Ferdinand Earle Village Earle

Dismissal of West Point Cadets Approved

The War Department announced that President approved an order for the dismissal of eight West Point cadets charged with hazing.

Washington War Department West Point

Carnegie Employees Enjoy Picnic at Rock Point

Carnegie company workers from Youngstown and Pittsburg gather for a day at Rock Point for a company picnic with communal lunches and outdoor games.

Rock Point Carnegie Company Youngstown Pittsburg

New Castle Mayor Orders End of Unmuzzled Dogs Monday Evening

Mayor Lusk announces a strict plan to curb stray dogs, ordering all unmuzzled dogs off the streets by Monday evening. Tagged dogs will face fines up to ten dollars and possible jail, while untagged animals go to the dog catcher. He seeks a stronger ordinance and insists on enforcement against nuisance and dangerous dogs, with potential shooting on sight for loose dogs.

Lusk New Castle Jack Young

Father Sullivan Visits Then Heads to New York

Father S. J. Sullivan of Butte Montana, a native of this city, returns after 28 years as guest of Fathers O Shea and Sharp at St Marys church. He now leads Sacred Heart church in Butte and will depart Sunday with Father Sharp for New York for a period.

S. J. Sullivan Butte Mont F. F. O’shea J. W. Sharp St. Mary’s Church Father Sullivan Sacred Heart Church Ambrose’ Sullivan Pendelton Oregon J. B. Sullivan Butte, Mont Sullivan Father Sharp New York

Unwritten Law Upheld in Chicago Coroner's Jury

In Chicago a coroner's jury acquitted William Branitzky of killing Louis Sletton after Sletton abused Branitzky's wife in his presence. Branitzky, bedridden with spinal tuberculosis, was in a plaster cast when the shooting occurred. Branitzky's statement of events was read to the jury, which found no guilt.

United Press Chicago William Branitzky Louis Sletton Sletton Branitzky

Thaw Faces Possible Appendicitis in Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie New York on July 25 Harry Thaw is believed to have appendicitis according to his personal physician Dr John A Card. Thaw endures intense side pains and may receive twice daily medical visits after a few days of mild discomfort.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Harry Thaw John A. Car Thaw Card

Weekly statement of Associated Banks in New York

The weekly banking statement shows increases in reserve on all deposits and on deposits other than U S. increases, loans and specie rise, legal tenders up, deposits and circulation up. Total loans reach 1 270 921 400 dollars with reserves at 29.35 percent, surplus 5 831 125 dollars, compared with last year’s figures.

New York U. S United States

Ferguson couple ill and birth in local note

Mr and Mrs Samuel Ferguson are both ill. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Robinson. Mrs Robert Wilson and Miss Mary Hopper have returned from a visit with Miss Hamilton of Ellwood City.

Samuel Ferguson John Robinson Robert Wilson Mary Hopper Hamilton Ellwood City

Diphtheria Reported in Ray Street Family

A diphtheria case was reported to the health department Saturday afternoon in the family of Frank Stickles of Ray Street. The notice notes local health officials are monitoring the situation and may take cautions to prevent spread.

Frank Stickles Ray Street Health Department

Missionary Miss Beulah Wilson to Address Union YPCSCE

Miss Beulah Wilson a former missionary in Cuba will speak at the Union Y P S C E meeting Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church.

New Hampshire Leads Naval Review at Quebec Pageant

In Quebec the New Hampshire joined eight British battleships and French vessels in a royal review by the Prince of Wales. Admirals Curzon-Howe Jellicoe Bauregsberry Cowles and others commanded ships as cheers rose along the St. Lawrence. A grand historical pageant was planned for later the same day.

United Press Quebec New Hampshire St. Lawrence Prince of Wales Kings Wharf Exmouth Sir Asheton Curzone-Howe Admiral Aude Russell Runcau Venus Arrogant

New First Baseman for Pittsburg Club

Pittsburg Pa July 25 A rumor says manager Clark of the Pittsburg Pirates has secured Tim Jordan Brooklyn first baseman. Reported exchange would send Lefty Leifield Eddie Phelps Swadina and Kane to the Dodgers. Jordan to wear a Pirates uniform next week.

Pittsburg Clark Pittsburg Pirates Tim” Jordan Brooklyn Pirates Lefty Leifield Eddie Phelps Swadina Kane Trolley Dodgers Jordan

Noted Italian Mob Executes Dentist for Vengeful Tongue Tear

Francesco Vergani, spurned lover of Eloise Ferdardi from Monselice, disguised as an itinerant dentist, lured her for a tooth pull then tore out her tongue. A mob tied him to a horse and dragged him two miles, ending in severe injuries likely to be fatal.

United Press Padua Italy Francesco Vergani Vergani Eloise Ferdardi Monselice Here America Boston Vergant Verangi

Unavailing Search For Bank Officer In Cleveland

Police detectives and patrolmen have hunted since 2 a m for H W Gazell secretary treasurer of the Farmers and Merchants Banking company in Cleveland Ohio. Grand larceny is charged by warrant sworn by John Logan a depositor who says Gazell abstracted 32326 from bank funds.

Cleveland H. W. Gazell Farmers’ and Merchants’ Banking Company Watch John Logan Gazell

Funeral Tomorrow for Aloert Adams in Youngstown

The funeral for Aloert Adams, the young boy shot by a companion in Youngstown, will be held tomorrow. The shooter will be held to the juvenile court.

Aloert Adams Youngstown

Local Pageant Contestants List Top Four

The readable fragment names four contestants for a pageant: Miss Hattie Eckels, Miss Mary McCready, Miss Angie Sickafuse, and Miss Nettie Clark. The spread hints at a beauty or talent show with these titles likely representing finalists or entrants.

Hattie Eckels Mary McCready Angie Sickafuse Nettie Clark

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F. M. Cleaver P. R. Michener Washington, D. C Roy Stone Theodore Greenville William Aspery Pennsylvania Avenue WM. Hurst Tively W. J. Bryan Tom L. Johnson Finance Committee A. Haun Our Sper Sacred Heart Sormer MT. Jackson Prince Today St. Lawrence River Beauty OF the Fleet Pittsburg Club Sweetheart Clevelnd City OF Newcastle Laura Rea Myrtle Hughes Mollie Jones Nancy Dean Fanny McBride Stella Morgan Bonnie Battley Artie Bowersox Bernice Bixler Mary Thomas Helen Gilmore Gertrude Sharp Helen Vandergrift Sally Nixon Lillian Doerr Sue O'Connor Mahoningtown Miss Jessie Marstellar Miss Ruby Robinson Bessie McMullen Katherine Evans Hickory, Scott, Washington and Plaingrove Townships Estella Allen Florence McConaghey Slippery Rock Shenango, Wayne and Perry Townships Anna Medard Katherine Boyd Taylor, Little Beaver Big Beaver North Beaver Union Townships Bessie Dunnan Estella Hennon Lula Marshall Sadie Mahannah Helen Moore Mahoning, Pulaski, Wilmington and Neshannock Townships
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