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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

2

Darrow Bribery Trial Hit By Adjourment

United Press reports the Darrow bribery trial adjourned until Monday after Judge Hutton granted the defense request following the death of Judge Cyrus McNutt. Earl Rogers will cross examine Bert H Franklin on his claim Darrow offered to pay his fine and cash to induce a guilty verdict while Harriman money allegedly funded the effort.

United Press Angeles Cal Cyus McNutt Hutton Little Darrow Earl Rogers Bert H. Franklin Rogers Franklin Darrow George N. Lockwood Job Harriman Los Angeles Lockwood Harriman Fredericks McNamara Defense

Hughes Authorized to Attend Convention

Members of the finance committee authorized City Councillor Lyman Hughes to attend the rate of controllers convention in Buffalo next week. John Staunton of North Girard arrived Saturday to spend a day with his mother, Mrs. Kate Staunton, of North Street.

Hughes Counoller Lyman Hughes Buffalo John Staunton North Girard Kate Tanton North Street

Modern rentals and help wanted in Shenango Valley

For rent a nine room house with modern improvements and a five room house, both in good order. Also two flats on two levels with four and five rooms. Contact Jere Bauman at 186 Neshanock Avenue. Wanted an orderly immediately at Shenango Valley Hospital via the superintendent.

Jere Bauman Neshannock Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital

Two Arrests in New Castle Linked to Lorain Shooting

Lorain Ohio night captain H J Reilly secured two prisoners from New Castle police, Mattie Jones and Archie Blaine, in a case tied to a Thursday Lorain shooting. Blaine released. Jones to Lorain as a witness. James Toth wounded, critical. Investigators say a colored shooter sparked the incident. motive tied to the woman’s involvement.

H. J. Reilly Lorain Ohio New Castle Mattie Jones Archie’ Blaine Blaine James Toth Reilly Mitchell Neal Street

New Evidence Promises To Save Woman From Gallows

Boston reports sensational new evidence claimed by Attor neys Grady and Coughlan to force the governor s council to commute the death sentence of Mrs Lena Cusumano. She and lover Harry Marshall await the electric chair for murder of her husband. Council member McGregor will not vote for commutation without positive new evidence.

United Press Boston Mass Lena Cusumano Grady and Coughlan Harry Marshall Charlestown Prison Grady Cusumano Massachusetts Marshall

Arrests Made Over Cuban Negro Insurrection

In Havana on June 1 two men were arrested for fomenting trouble among the Oriente province negroes. Only Luis Gomez was identified, detained at Santiago while attempting to sail to San Domingo. Fighting near Daiquiri continued as rebels clashed with Cuban troops, with one rural killed and several wounded. Rumors say Col. Lister Wheeler, an American planter, was kidnaped for ransom. General Monteagudo ordered offensive actions and guards were placed to protect foreign properties in the danger zone.

Havana Oriente Luis Gomez Santiago San Domingo Daiquiri Lister Wheeler Wheeler Monteagudo

Alleged Physician Held For Resisting Police Officer

William B Brooks claimed to be a physician and left an electric battery machine at a police station after being arrested with three others on Norris Street. He was fined by Mayor Tyler for resisting an officer and requested to skip signing the record due to nerves from handling electricity. Catherine Brown Else Halladay and Eva Johnson were the other arrestees. all were discharged.

William B .Brooks Tyler Brooks Norris Street Catherine Brown Else Halladay Eva Johnson

Sheriff Receives Song From Old Vet Commemoration

Sheriff Robert H. Whaley received a letter from Washington with a copy of the song Old Glory by John R. Weathers. Weathers, an Indiana regiment veteran, praised Whaley for actions in the red flag incident and said there is no room for any flag but the Stars and Stripes in the county.

Robert H. Whaley Washington, D. C John R. Weathers Indiana Whaley

Lyons Dies of Burns in Warren Garage Explosion

Edward Leo Lyons died at Warren Hospital from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion at a Warren garage.

Burns Warren Edward Leo Lyons

Fire Destroys Main Street as Dynamite Fails to Stop Blaze

A downtown conflagration devastates multiple blocks including Leathers block Muse building and Cottage hotel. Firefighters from nearby towns arrive with a chemical wagon and Franklin engine and gain control by 2 PM after dynamite attempts fail and spreading flames threaten remaining structures. Families lose homes. only scattered furniture saved.

Leathers Leathers’ Drug Store Dr. Leathers Edward Wogan McMann’s” Printery Muse Cottage Hotel Hiram Osborne

Social dinner hosted by Mrs. Perry for eight guests

Mrs. J. A. Perry of North Mercer street hosted a small Friday evening dinner for eight. The informal entertainment featured Miss Laneta Levvy of New York visiting her brother and sister Mr and Mrs H. J. Levvy of North street. A turkey dinner was served Sunday at the Sherman hotel from 12:30 to 2:00.

J. A. Perry North Mercer Street Laneta Levvy New York Mrs H. J. Levvy North Street Sherman Hotel

Junior Senior Banquet at New Castle High Celebrates 185 Guests

The annual junior senior banquet at New Castle High School, held Friday in the Lawrence club ballroom, drew 185 guests including faculty. Karl Eakin led as president with Mary Griffith vice president and Alma Flynn secretary, as Marlin Matthews presided as toastmaster and guests enjoyed songs and dancing until 1 AM.

New Castle High School Lawrence Club Karl Eakin Mary Griffith Alma Flynn John Holland Earl Eakin

Andrews 10 Make Home in West After Acquittal

In Warren Pa June 1 1900 Mrs J M Andrews widow of Emile Amann killer acquitted declares she will move to a new state with her husband away from Warren. She names Pittsburg early Sherman New York and likely Washington as future homes and says they will be happy again despite the long separation.

Warren J. M. Andrews Emile Amann Washington

Wedding Guests Arrive for Reed Nyce Nuptials in City

Mr and Mrs George Vandegrift and son from Clarksburg W V arrived to attend the wedding of Miss Sara J Reed and Mr Neal Nyce to be held Wednesday evening. Nyce arrives tonight and his brother Fletcher Nyce will be best man Tuesday. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Fred W Johnson and two daughters of Pittsburg and others from Beaver Falls Erie Youngstown and surrounding areas.

George Vandegrift Clarksburg W. Va J. W. Reed Pollock Avenue Sara J. Reed Neal Nyce Nyce Fletcher Nyce Fred W. Johnson Pittsburg Fred Mai Beaver Falls Charles L. Furgh Youngstown Charles Hinkle P. B. Elinkle Jennie Thorp Bessie Koaler Erie

Kensingtons at the First Presbyterian church group

The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. John Watson’s home on Highland Avenue for a Kensington event. The porch gathering featured refreshments served by Mrs. Watson with help from Mrs. Cowden Bleakley and Mrs. J. N. Taylor who assisted in hosting.

Women’s Home Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church John Watson Highland Avenue Watson

Mrs Kimes Reports At Helena Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs T A Kimes, delegate to the Presbyterian convention at Sharpsville, gave an interesting report to the Helena Auxiliary in the First Presbyterian Church parlors Friday afternoon as the regular program proceeded.

T. A. Kimes Sharpsville Helena First Presbyterian Churea

Street Cars Run Both Ways on One Washington Street Track

Street cars travel both east and west on one track on Washington Street this afternoon due to repairs at County Line Street. An automatic switch is being built today and may cause two-track operation this evening. The switch should be completed tomorrow allowing normal Monday service.

Washington Street County Line Street

Pastor Whalen Returns From Northern Baptist Convention

Dr. H. J. Whalen of the First Baptist church arrives from Des Moines Iowa after attending the Northern Baptist convention. He will report on the convention at both Sunday services tomorrow at his church.

H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church Des Moines Northern Baptist Convention

Deaths of the Day Mrs Riblet Buried

Mrs Ada Riblet wife of William J Riblet was buried after a Friday 11 am funeral at her South Beaver street home. Rev Womner of the Pulaski M I Church led services. Interment followed in Pulaski with pallbearers H W Ferrer Alva Michael Howard Michael and Mel Porter.

Ada Riblet William J. Riblet South Beaver Street Rev Womner Pulaski

Funeral for Mrs. J. H. Fiscus Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs. J. H. Fiscus of 15 Sumner avenue will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Interment will follow in Oak Park cemetery.

J. H. Fiscus Sumner Avenue Oak Park Cemetery

Sunday Program at First Presbyterian Church

The Sunday program at First Presbyterian Church features two services with excellent music. Morning includes the anthem Hast Thou Not Known by Pfaeger, soprano solo Behold the Master Passeth by, Miss Helen Isenberg, and a sermon The Law the Prophets and the Gospel in One Word, followed by an organ postlude. Evening offers an organ prelude, Anthea Praise the Lord by Maun der Quartet, contralto solo Mrs William Woodworth, gospel song Miss Isenberg, and a sermon Robt. & Lee the Great Christian Man and Patriot.

First Presbyterian Church Pfaeger Helen Isenberg Anthea Maunder William Woodworth Miss Isenberg Robt Lee

No Red Flags for Electrician Runkle Claim

Frank Runkle of 226 East Washington street dispels a mistaken identity about a Memorial day red flag incident. He states he did not display any such flag and clarifies that the flags from his home were the Stars and Stripes. He is a local electrician and seeks to halt the confusion with Beckford street names.

Frank Runkle East Washington Street New Castle Beckford Street

Summit Street Sewer Contract Signed by Mayor

Mayor Tyler signed the contract for the Summit Street sanitary sewer project awarded by councils. Work on the improvement will begin shortly. Mr and Mrs Clint E Mengle travel to visit Mrs Elizabeth Hammett in San Diego formerly of the city.

Summit Street Tyler Clint E. Mengle Croton Avenue Elizabeth Hammett San Diego Cal

Mrs Elizabeth K MacGavin Returns from Linesville Visit

Mrs Elizabeth K MacGavin has come back from Linesville where she stayed with friends since Wednesday.

Elizabeth K. MacGavin Linesville

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