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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

10

Wanted President 10 Pay Mortgage

Jacob Rusterholtz a 72 year old man traveled from Crawford county Iowa to Washington to have President Taft pay off his farm mortgage. Secret service found him harmless and he stated I am going to Ashington to have President Taft pay off my mortgage. He was unarmed and accompanied by police.

United Press Washington Crawford County Taft Jacob Rusterholtz Union Depot Secret Service Rusterholtz Harrisburg J. F. Shepley Shepley Osterholz Ashington Tafty

Founder of Absolute Life arraigned in Chicago court

Evelyn Arthur See founder of the junior common wealth and originator of the Absolute Life cult was arraigned before Judge Scanlon on charges of mistreating girl disciples. See requested a change of venue. case placed on the docket and to be heard by another judge soon.

Chicago Evelyn Arthur See Junior Commonwealth Scanlon Commonwealth Alea Lee

Many Applicants for High School Position

School board members attract many teachers seeking city posts. The vacancy from Miss Pomeroy's resignation drew a record number of applicants. Bert Wells, formerly The News editor, aiding Salem fund drive, returned this morning after a short visit and plans to leave soon for Dayton to campaign.

Bert Wells the News Salem Dayton

Tell Them to Bring the Cards Plea by City Treasurer

City Treasurer C. C. Duff urged taxpayers to bring their cards when paying June taxes to speed service and handle crowds. Cards should be ready by next week, enabling tax collection from the start of the month. Without cards, more clerks and delays would follow as the tax books are not yet ready.

C. C. Duff

Negro Named For Assistant Attorney General Post

Reports from the Senate judiciary committee recommend confirmation of William H. Lewis of Massachusetts as assistant attorney general of the United States. James B. Elliott of South Dakota is also nominated as U. S. district judge. Lewis holds a high government post by recess appointment, described as the top position ever given a Negro in the department.

United Press Washington Senate Committee On Judiciary Senate Wm. H. Lewis Massachusetts United States James B. Elliott South Dakota U. S Lewis Government Department

Attorney Given Term in Pen For Thaw Case

Former attorney Daniel J. O Raily once served Harry K Thaw and Nan Patterson. He received five months in county penitentiary after conviction for receiving stolen property tied to the Aaron Bancroft robbery involving 85,000 dollars in stock and bonds via the phon y envelope game.

United Press New York Daniel J. O’railly Harry K. Thaw Nan Patterson Vernon M. Davis Aaron Bancroft

Merle Ingham Among Washington and Jefferson Graduates

Merle M. Ingham of East Street will graduate with the class of Washington and Jefferson College on June 21. He has been a leading class member in athletics, earning high honors in multiple events.

Merle M. Ingham G. B. Ingham East Street Washington and Jefferson College

Navy Academy names new superintendent Captain Gibbons

Captain John H. Gibbons has assumed the superintendency of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. He succeeds Captain John M. Bowyer.

John H. Gibbons United States Naval Academy Annapolis John M. Bowyer

Reverend Batman Addresses Airdome Meeting

Under the Personal Workers league, a Saturday night gathering at the airdome featured Rev. Batman of Youngstown as the principal speaker. His address was described as earnest and inspiring.

Personal Workers’ League Airdome Batman Youngstown

Baking a Fish Upright on a Platter

A method describes placing a carrot inside a whole fish before baking to keep the fish standing upright on the platter. The tip promises stable presentation and an appealing serving display.

Trophies Offered Local Shooters at Lawrence Gun Club

Local shooting series began at Lawrence Gun Club grounds with two cups awarded for high and second high scores for the season. Shoots occur every two weeks, next event scheduled a week from Saturday, with results listing competitors Hughes Buchanan French Richards Atkinson Duttes Bilott Gotel Bardnerekue HinksSon NIMS and others, totals shown.

Lawrence Gun Club Hughes Buchanan Richards Atkinson Wilson Wedecascce J. D. Biliott Asceses Gotel Oeveak Bardnerekue HinksSon NIMS Eschenns i

Governor Colquitt Refuses Guard at Dry Texas Rally

Fort Worth Texas June 5 Governor O B Colquitt spoke to about 25 000 opponents of a constitutional amendment to abolish liquor traffic in Texas despite threats from anti prohibition letters He declined a special police bodyguard while Chief Renfrew ordered protection. A July 22 special election will decide the issue Prohibitionists photographed the crowd for campaign use.

United Press Fort Worth Tex O. B. Colquitt Renfrew

Strikers Healings Clash With Railroad Sleuths Sparks City Riot

A Brownsville Pennsylvania delegation plans to go to Washington to protest what they describe as overbearing railroad detectives inciting riots. A gunshot wounded Mrs. Michael Sonick and a shopman, Michael Forlich, during clashes on the Monongahela river bank as strikers and deputies clashed with detectives.

United Press Brownsville Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Michael Sonick Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Michael Forlich Monongahela

Six Drowned When Launch Galilee Capsizes on Utah Lake

Six people die when the launch Galilee capsizes during a dinner party on Utah Lake. The victims include Edward Holmes Vera Brown Benjamin Raymond and Sherman Brown Frank Brown and Helen Brown. Holmes died protecting his fiancée Vera Brown as they sank. Only one body had been recovered by dawn.

United Press Salt Lake Utah Utah Lake Galilee Edward Holmes Vera Brown Benjamin Raymond Sherman Frank Helen Brown Vera Holmes- Brown Holmes

Opposition to Monument on Mrs. Eddy’s Grave

Mrs. Augusta Stetson former leader of the First Church of the Christian Scientists in New York opposes any monument over Mary Baker G. Eddy’s grave in Boston She argues Eddy is immortal and will perform a demonstration proving her teachings her students expect a manifestation similar to Jesus appearing to his disciples

United Press New York Mrs. Eddy Augusta Stetson First Church of the Christian Scientists Boston Jesus Christ Mrs. Stetson

Playground Commission to Meet Tuesday at YMCA

The playgrounds committee will convene Tuesday at 4 p m at the YMCA to discuss matters of importance. No boys' director has been secured yet despite several applications. Dr Loyal Wilson and Rev A McCormick head a committee to secure an instructor. A bath house will be built at Grant street bridge near the pottery with an instructor to teach swimming.

Loyal Wilson A McCormick Grant Street Bridge Pottery

Oregon Governor Sees Similar Progressivism Across Nation

Governor Woodrow Wilson, returning from his tour, states Oregon is no more progressive than New Jersey. He notes wide polity shifts with voters judging on principles and men, not party lines, and reports little opposition to Canadian reciprocity.

Oregon New Jersey United Press Trenton N. J Woodrow Wilson

Quorum Efforts Planned for City Committees This Week

After failed attempts to secure quorums last week, council members outline a demanding schedule. The Street committee meets tonight, the hinting committee assembles Tuesday evening, and the Police and Finance committees meet Thursday evening.

Church Singer Alice McDowell Dies After Carbolic Acid Ingestion

Pittsburg June 5. Miss Alice McDowell a renowned church singer and daughter of the late S C Crawford former Crawford county sheriff died at her Meadville home after drinking carbolic acid. Her mother had become unbalanced days earlier and is believed to have suffered the same fate.

United Press Pittsburg Alice McDowell S. C. Crawford Crawford County Meadville

Nationalist Leader John Dillon Seriously Injured in Irish Car Crash

John Dillon, head and back injuries, involved in a car accident near Cammlough in Ireland. Dillon is a Nationalist leader and MP for Mayo, elected in 1880, having recently returned from travels to America on behalf of the national cause.

United Press London John Dillon Cammlough Ireland Dillon County Mayo America

Giants and Cubs Fined Heavily for umpire incident

The National League fined and suspended players after a bat to umpire Eason in Chicago on Saturday. Brown received a 25 dollar fine and three day suspension, Doyle of New York three days, Zimmerman and Myers 25 each, Becker 10.

United Press New York New York Giants Chicago Cubs Lynch National League Eason Chicago Brown Doyle Cub Zimmerman Giant Myers Becker

Stricken Uncle Dies at Funeral of Murdered Nephew

In Pittsburg on June 5 an uncle, Matthew Sherlock, 51, a plumber, died at his home after collapsing while attending the funeral of his murdered nephew. The nephew’s body was found under a bridge in Cairo, NL and was brought for burial. The uncle’s death is attributed to the shock.

United Press Pittsburg Matthew Sherlock Cairo Barial

Lois McKinney Improves After Mayo Clinic Operation

Robert A. McKinney of Leasure Avenue reports his daughter Lois underwent surgery for chronic appendicitis at Mayo Brothers Sanitarium in Rochester Minnesota. The telegram confirms the operation was successful and Lois is recovering well to the delight of her many friends.

Robert A. McKinney Leasure Avenue Mayo Brothers Sanitarium Rochester Minn Lois

Taft Returns With a Smile After Chicago Visit

President Taft arrived in Washington at 8 40 p m today pleased with his Chicago trip and the reception of his reciprocity speech. He prepared for the final fight in the Senate to push the measure through.

United Press Washington Chicago Taft Senate

Mithridates Builds Immunity to Poisons Through Small Doses

Pontus King Mithridates trained against poisons by ingesting tiny doses over time, aiming to counteract toxins and prevent fatal effects, a historic anecdote illustrating his famed caution and self-preservation strategy.

Mithridates Pontus

Mrs J C Of Futt Ills Improves After Monthslong Illness

The condition of Mrs J C Of Futt of North Jefferson street, who has been quite ill for several months, remains about the same though there is some improvement today. Her condition was regarded as serious Sunday.

J. C. Offutt North Jefferson Street

Harris hosts reception for Miss Snape and Five W's Kensington

Miss Elizabeth Harris of Centennial Street will host a reception Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5 in honor of her guest Miss Alice Snape of Utica New York. This evening Miss Harris entertains the Five W's Kensington.

Elizabeth Harris Centennial Street Alice Snape Utica N. Y Miss Harris Kensington

Clever swindler sues Youngstown widow tale on funeral costs

A man in Youngstown is accused of defrauding residents by collecting about $60 claiming to aid a poor widow with funeral expenses for her child. Police report the scheme involved false sympathy and requests for money.

Youngstown

Murdered man Rarph M Rhodes 23 in Sandy Lake incident

Rarph M Rhodes aged 23 of Sandy Lake was killed on the Lake Shore railroad in a fatal incident.

Rarph M. Rhodes Sandy Lake Lake Shore

Deaths of John Young and Ethel Boggs Noted in Area

John Young 63 longtime East End resident and Pennsylvania Railroad employee died Sunday at 719 East Washington Pittsburg street after eight months of illness. Survived by wife six children two sisters and one brother with burial at St Marys Cemetery after high mass. Eighteen year old Ethel L Boggs daughter of Jacob R Boggs died Sunday night at home in Big Beaver Township from unknown causes. Survived by father two brothers and an aunt with funeral Wednesday at 11 at the New Galilee Reformed Presbyterian church and Union Cemetery burial.

John Young East Side East Washington Pittsburg Mr. Young Pennsylvania Railroad Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers Joseph John James Harmon Ind Clare Marie Order of St. Joseph Baden Elizabeth Matthew Mary O’rourke Minneapolis Galvin St. Paul Kansas Young St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Ethel L. Boggs Jacob R. Boggs Big Beaver Township McCandless Oliver B John J Margaret Reformed Presbyterian Church New Galilee Union Cemetery

Grand Jury Probes Paper and Lumber Trusts

The Grand Jury orders co operator and stenographer to provide correspondence that could reveal suppression of competition. It remains unclear whether the inquiry targets the wood pulp segment or the alleged print paper trust within the lumber industry.

Schools Picnic at Cascade Park

Children from the city public schools enjoyed the annual picnic at Cascade Park to celebrate the end of the school year. They received free tickets and spent the day enjoying various activities and pleasures.

Cascade Park

Printers Close Saturday at Noon Agreement

New Castle printers agree to close all job printing plants at 12 noon Saturdays during June July and August. Rise Printing Co Brindle Printing Co John A Leathers Miller Pyle and Graham signatories.

New Castle Rise Printing Co Brindle Printing Co John A. Leathers, Miller, Pyle& Graham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jacob Rusterholz Iowa H. S Ledehiih Stritmater Hill Clark’s O. N. T William H. Lewis The Merle Ingham W. and Gibbon Texas COM Giants CUBS Miss McKinney Kiled R. S. McCulloch & CO Pate Washington ST E. Washington Street Grand Jury Union National Bank NO B. Long Avenue Glock Jewelry CO East Traction Co Hospital Notes Edwin Leslie Shenango Valley Hospital Mr. Rogers T. C. Hartzel East Washington Street
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