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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Sheriff Waddington rushes to Eastbrook after a late night call about a suspected murder near a quarry. A hat and coat lie by a hidden fern mound. no blood or disturbance found. Neighbors report two suspicious strangers, later seen claiming they gathered ferns to sell in Pittsburg.
William E Lightly former cashier of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad is under arrest in Norfolk on two embezzlement counts. His shortage is reported as thirty thousand dollars and was uncovered as the line passed to the Pennsylvania railroad.
A woman died in a railway incident at Mahoningtown near the C R R crossing. Police and investigators examined the scene while residents mourned.
Two women gathering coal near the cold storage plant in the Seventh ward were struck by an eastbound Buffalo Express at more than 60 mph. Christine Marcaralo was killed instantly, Salvatore Sevella was not seriously hurt and survived with aid. The train stopped after a rearward delay, and surveillance notes the area as one of the city’s most dangerous for pedestrians near the railroad.
Harrisburg July 29 The auditor general reports settlement of taxes with the Reading company. It will pay about 1 000 000 into the state treasury. Pennsylvania Railroad taxes will be about 2 500 000 and will also be paid soon.
The News announces a ten day all water vacation from Cleveland to Toronto and down the St Lawrence. The voyage features evening lake Erie scenery from the Cleveland and Buffalo Navigation Co boats, a Buffalo to Lewiston rail ride, then a Toronto departure followed by a St Lawrence river journey through the Thousand Islands. Kingston Beachville Cornwall and Montreal trolley tours supplement the itinerary with a specialized sightseeing car and guide services. The full schedule will be announced soon.
W L Frances of Ellwood City files suit against George B Nye over rights of way for the Ellwood City Hazel men Wampum and New Castle street railways. Nye sold his interest to C C Tennis Pittsburg for 4500 dollars. Francis claims 366 50 plus interest unpaid. Suit likely to go to civil trial soon.
In Tarrytown New York July 29 Jake Melin at Anchor Inn saloon sold to Adolph Picker for 5000 dollars after Rockefeller refused to bid again He plans to return to Sweden with the money and comments on Rockefellers bid.
Sir Thomas Lipton proposes a $500 cup race between J C Carpenter and Lieutenant Halswelle to end the dispute over the 400 meter Olympic disqualification. Halswelle has refused to travel to America, while Lipton hopes to stage the event in the United States to clear the nations’ reputations.
London July 29 United Press reports Admiral Sir Percy Scott is relieved of command of the cruiser squadron and ordered to lead a small squadron bound for South Africa in autumn. Naval experts say this is the first step to clearing the feud threatening the British navy and expect Admiral Charles Beresford to resign soon.
Anna Gligor a 20 year old Romanian woman brought to New Castle by a lover who deserted her later, gave birth to a baby boy who died. She suffered tuberculosis of the liver and underwent surgery before being sent to friends on Mahoning avenue and recently to the poor farm where she is expected to die.
On the Indomitable Britain's cruiser Prince of Wales sailed for England promising record Atlantic speed. Farewell dinner on Exmouth closed his Quebec stay as crowds applauded Canada’s royal support. Vice President Fairbanks had praised Canada and Quebec before departing with Mrs. Fairbanks for Mackinac Island.
Harry Barrackman, longtime New Castle resident, was arrested in Pittsburg on a charge of obtaining cash with a forged check. Prosecution cites Hotel Higgins proprietors as accusers. rail company inquiries may follow. Barrackman previously lived in New Castle’s Seventh Ward and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and later the B&O. He is to be returned to New Castle after arrest notification to Mayor Lusk.
A woman's burned body was found in a bonfire in a vacant lot on Calver Street, Brooklyn. Police investigate as possible murder with little chance of identifying the victim or finding the slayer. detectives scour the area.
Reno reports indicate a contentious divorce trial between Virginia Harned and BE H Sothern. Sothern arrived in Reno and attorney Harwood filed a sealed answer to the accusations, signaling he will not concede to the divorce sought by his wife.
Death notices list Mrs Christine Macaralo of South Cedar Street Henry Stanley 83 near Bessemer Miss Margaret Cunningham 70 Sandy Lake Pa Mrs Harriet A Marshall 22 Pittsburg Russell J Rutter 23 Ellwood City Infant Rice 1 day East Street James Cosdrove 59 years 11 months Big Beaver Township
Chicago at July 29 begins a clash with Glencoe over speed enforcement. The Chicago Automobile Club plans pickets with red flags and stop-watches at suburb boundaries to warn drivers and record speeds. A grand jury indicted Glencoe Policeman Frank Moore for shooting Miss Bertha Stribling amid a traffic stop.
James P. Lloyd, Democratic congressional chair, says the party will gain about 30 seats in the next House, led by anti Cannon sentiment in the West. He warns the East will yield only four new members, with Montana already in Democratic hands.
Lincoln Neb July 29 The United Press secured from a close friend of W J Bryan the first authentic outline of his campaign plan He will give a few prepared speeches at central points and most will be by October He plans to stay at home in October and aid the campaign educational effort through interviews signed articles and letters.
G. C. Scudmore former cashier of the Pensacola Bank and Trust company charged with embezzling $65 000 was adjudged incapable of making a defense in a criminal court and will be committed to a private sanitarium. The case has been bitterly contested in Florida with major efforts to prevent prison.
Arrangements are under way for an Episcopal mission in Ellwood City under the city church's direction. Rev C M Conant Rev Roscamp A C Dickinson Russell Urmson and Misses Alice Cubbison Gula Frew visited Tuesday evening and held a service at the Hotel Lawrence parlors. The quartet performed several selections and Rev Roscamp is expected to lead once the mission begins.
Attorneys for all Arkansas railroads filed to restrain enforcement of Arkansas rate laws. They asked U S Circuit Court Judge Van Deventer in St Paul for a temporary order delaying the state railroad commission’s action until the laws are tested in court.
Mrs Elizabeth Young 70 sues New Castle for 10000 claiming icy buildup on Long avenue caused her February fall from a veranda roof spill and terrace runoff. Attorney S P Emery asserts city duty to keep sidewalks clear and roofs directing water away.
The wife of Rocco Rocco, who will stand trial for murder, faces destitution and may lack food unless aid arrives soon. Her husband in Hillsville seeks help, pawned his last possessions, and citizens consider county support until the trial.
In Coatesville Pennsylvania the Worth Brothers company has begun building a blast furnace with a capacity of 450 tons per day and a projected cost of 1 500 000 dollars.
Dispatches from Canton report 12000 deaths in the typhoon that struck Monday night. The disaster, the worst in years, destroyed over 100 native vessels and damaged British, French, and local craft. Several ships were wrecked or driven ashore along the coast, with extensive building damage and heavy land losses.
In New York on July 29 the Central Federated Union rejected Samuel Gompers plan to swing the AFL vote to Bryan. A rival body is forming with 75,000 workers from 1 labor organizations. Prominent labor leaders reportedly back the move after a secret meeting condemned Gompers.
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