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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

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Cabinet Holds Long Talk on Isthmus Situation

Washington reports a cabinet meeting devoted to the isthmus crisis amid the Panama presidential election. U P says 200 more marines will join 500 already on duty, stationed along the canal and at polls to protect property and maintain order.

United Press Washington Panama Yestern Roosevelt United States United Press Dispatch New York League Island Navy Yards Canal Route Canal Zone Camp Elliott

Boy Hit by Car On South Mill Street

Fifteen year old Edward Spayde, son of William Spayde of 110 Home Street, was knocked down by C. Kirk’s auto at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing on South Mill Street after leaping from a wagon. He sustained cuts to the head and legs, then walked home before suffering a nervous collapse. Dr. Cooper was summoned.

Edward Spayde William Spayde Home Street C. Kirk Pennsylvania Railroad South Mill Street Spayde T. L. Boal Mill Street Mr. Kirk Dr. Cooper

Death records list several local notices from city addresses

The list records deaths with names and ages including Mrs John C Marshall Eastbrook road William Esslin 61 2860 Pitts street Mary A Vogel 40 42 Court Morris Feuchtwanger 39 Pittsurg and L Hill 76 Pittsburg Charles Colbin 19 Akron all noted in local obituary notices.

John C. Marshall Eastbrook Road William Esslin Pitts Street Mary A. Vogel Court Street Morris Feuchtwanger Pittsurg Och L. Hill Pittsburg Charles Colbin Akron

Motive for Crime Shown in Hillsville Case

Testimony in Alderman Green's court links Seeley Houk murder to rival pursuit over a dog. Fred Serace and Joe Cutrone testified Rocco Rocco admitted planning to kill Houk after learning his dog was shot by someone believed linked to Enrico Rocca. Witnesses described the victim’s body found in the Mahoning river with shotgun wounds and a weighted coat.

Seeley Houk Fred Surace Alderman Green Rocco Rocco Suracco Racco Houk Hillsville Rocco Surace Allegheny Salvatore Centito Sam Kennedy Rocca Joe Cotrone Western Penitentiary Serace Fred Serace Joe Cutrone Louigi Ritorto Ritorto F. P. Dimaio Pinkerton Detective Agency Castle Pennsylvania Logan Frank Waddington Stewart Rocco Roceco S. P. Emery W. J. Moffatt Commonwealth Young Court House Mary Conti Scott Hoffmaster Mahoning River Edwin Shastock Cox Hoffmaster

Coroner's Jury Urges Care On Firearm Sales

The coroner's jury in the Ernest Mornes case called for strict enforcement of laws on firearm carrying by minors and ammunition sales. The inquest found the death an accidental discharge by a 22 caliber revolver held by Fred Kerr, who was exonerated. testimony showed no blame.

Ernest Mornes Merson Joseph R. Cox Kerr Boy Kerr

New Wilmington Ponders High School Plans After Board Meeting

New Wilmington school board discussed cost and timing for a new high school addition. A special election may be held to gauge town wishes after estimates of 3200 to 3500 dollars excluding furnishings. The board laid groundwork for a future plan, with committee probes and a June 16 special meeting.

New Wilmington Shott Kirkbride Mercer Wright Prof. Shott J. Wright Cox Bennett J. A. Shott John Wright W. Price

Perry Receives Gold Watch From B and O Workers

A group of about 40 Baltimore and Ohio colleagues visited C V Perry at Belmont Avenue on the eve of his move to Carbondale Pennsylvania. They presented him with a 23 jewel solid gold Waltham movement watch as thanks for 13 years at New Castle Junction where he rose to foreman of the car repairing department. James Lovick delivered the presentation praising Perry’s service and esteem among colleagues.

C. V. Perry Belmont Avenue Waltham Movement Perry Baltimore and Ohio New Castle Junction Delaware and Hudson Railroad Carbondale New Castle James Lovick

Perkins Freed In Short Murder Trial At Youngstown

In Youngstown the murder case against Martin D. Perkins was dismissed after a brief trial. Perkins had killed John R. Pennell on April 24 after Pennell allegedly threatened his home, prompting the judge to discharge Perkins following a short hearing.

Martin D. Perkins John R. Pennell Youngstown Perkins Pennell Robinson Court of Common Pleas

Civil War Veteran William Esslin Dies at 61

William Esslin, Civil War veteran and longtime resident, died Tuesday evening at 230 Pittsburg Street after three years of illness. He was 61, born August 1847 in Allegheny County, a carpenter, and survived by his wife, brother Thomas Esslin of Option, Pa., and sisters Mrs. Rebecca J. Beil of Fredonia, Pa., and Mrs. Julia Beam of Moston. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at his home.

William Esslin Pittsburg Street Allegheny County Mary Mowrey Company K First Ohio Light Artilery Thomas Esslin Option Rebecca J. Beil Fredonia Julia Beam Moston

Reception for New Pastor at Highland Avenue Church

The Highland Avenue United Presbyterian church hosted a reception for Rev. R. H. Mulholland formerly of Beaver Falls. Music by an orchestra grew through the evening as Mrs. Mulholland and her son were honored guests. Naomi circle led the event with committees for entertainment refreshments and decorating.

Highland Avenue United Presbyterian Church R. H. Mulholland Beaver Falls Mulho Naomi J. H. Frew P. L. Craig Rs. C. G. Lindner W. G. Kles J. B. Love J. R. Ralph Chas. Schmid Clarence Fischer D. F. Ralph Albert Butz

Local Folks Will Wed in Pittsburg

Miss Anna Linton of this city and Charles Wettich of West Washington street plan a Pittsburg wedding this Wednesday evening. Wettich is with Wettich Provision Co. Linton has served as bookkeeper for the firm. Lou Schreckengost was arrested again last night by Officers Augustine and Hanna on a disorderly conduct charge. Mayor Lusk has not yet decided on disposition.

Anna Linton Charles Wettich West Washington Street Pittsburg Wettch Wettich Miss Linton Lou Schreckengost Augustine and Hanna Lusk

Bankruptcy petition filed for Prof. R. G. Allen in Pittsburg

A bankruptcy petition for Prof. R. G. Allen shows assets of about 8 945 with liens totaling 5 711 and unsecured claims of 1 607. The main asset is a Ray street residence and several lots. The amount creditors receive depends on the sale price of the property. the Dollar Savings association holds a 3 500 first mortgage.

R. G. Allen United States Pittsburg E. M. Underwood Ray Street Dollar Savings Association Allen Prof

Morris Feuchtwanger Dies After Streetcar Accident

Morris Feuchtwanger brother of Marcus Feuchtwanger of this city died after being run over by a street car trailer near Penn and Frankstown avenue Pittsburg He was 39 born in New York and lived in Squirrel Hill He leaves a mother brothers Aaron Henry Simon Marcus and others and three sisters. He was a member of Rodeph Shalom Temple and lodge No 11 BPOE.

Penn Frankstown Avenue Pittsburg Morris Feuchtwanger Marcus Feuchtwanger Pittsburg Hospital East End Feuchtwanger A. Weil A. J. DeRoy Pittsbug J. Aron Chicago North Mercer Street

Charles Colbin Accident Victim Dies at 19

Charles Colbin, age 19, died this morning after injuries from a Pennsylvania engine collision in the yards last week. He and George Burse were involved. Burse was killed instantly. Colbin’s relatives are not known. remains sent to Ofutt's for funeral arrangements.

Charles Colbin George Burse Colbin Lewis Corbin Akron Pennsylvania Offutt

Roy Evans Returns Home After Boston Signing Claim

Roy Evans told friends he had been signed by Boston but returned to New Castle and appeared in the Seventh ward last night. He has not signed with Boston, countering his claim. Mr and Mrs Mulholland of Beaver Falls attended the reception for their son Rev R H Mulholland of this city, hosted by Mr and Mrs J B Love on Leasure avenue.

Roy Evans Boston New Castle Seventh Ward Evans

Charles Barnard Returns From Visit With Youngstown Friend

Charles Barnard of Seward Avenue has returned from a visit with a friend in Youngstown.

Charles Barnard Seward Avenue Youngstown

Four Shots Fired at Trains Near Standard Brewery

About midnight on Tuesday two wrecking attempts blocked Pennsylvania trains near the Standard brewery in New Castle. Four shots were fired at two trains. three foreigners, Peter Cureo John Smether and John Valino, were arrested on suspicion. Investigations continue with police and railroad officials, with extra precautions issued for all crews.

Pennsylvania New Castle Standard Brewery Deskin Weddell and McCarthy Ray Peter Cureo John Smether John Valino Pittsburg Lake Erie Rosena Furnace

Funeral of Ernest Mornes Held After Accidental Shot

An overflowing crowd attended the Tuesday funeral at the Mornes residence on North Cedar Street for Ernest Mornes, who was accidentally shot six weeks earlier by a playmate's revolver. Rev. M W Keith presided at Mahoningtown Presbyterian services, with burial at Oakark cemetery and four playmates acting as pallbearers.

Ernest Mornes Thomas L. Mornes North Cedar Street M. W. Keith Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Oa’ Rark Howard Sample Arthur Mornes Ray Rhodes Kenneth Jones

Creditors of S Federkiewitz Meet to Elect Trustee

Creditors will assemble at the Referee in Bankruptcy E M Underwood's office on June 16 to elect a trustee. Miss Harriet Green of Butler is visiting local friends.

S. Federkiewitz Office of Referee In Bankruptcy E. M. Underwood Harriet Green Butler

Indictments and Costs In Several Commonwealth Cases

The grand jury returned true bills in multiple cases including burglary at Ex-Lieutenant Governor Brown’s residence and furnishing liquor to minors. Several other indictments received true bills for crimes such as felonious assault, larceny, rape, fraud, and destruction of property. Not a true bill were returned in cases against Crouch, Orr and Churchfield with costs paid by the prosecutor or county.

Sammy” Brown Hugh Feeney William M. Brown Brown Commonwealth Giovanni Beneditto Nicola Zarine Raffalo Rotenno Carmine Bar Letta Herman Wolfe Jake Wolfe W. D. Smith Pasquale Mone James Neville C. J Clark Ed South Lewis Downing John W. Crouch William Orr M. J. Jackson George Churchfield A. Samuel Reno Elmer McFarland Audley Boyd Ida M. Sager Wm. Rhodes County of Lawrence M. J. O’brien F. H. Sizer

Roosevelt Narrow Escape After Horse Falls

President Roosevelt had a close brush with death when a young horse reared and toppled with him from a Rock Creek bank. He rolled clear of the animal and sustained only bruises and stiffness, then rode the horse again for over an hour before returning to the White House with orderly Sergeant Me Dermott.

Washington Roosevelt White House

Criticisms of Ministers Plan Crusade Against Card Parties

A column mocks progressives and ministers opposing dancing and card games as moral panic. It ridicules austere clerics for demanding joyless living, warns against harsh dogma, and suggests cradle to grave gloom if such rules prevail. Continued on Fourth Page.

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