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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1911

Page

6

Charles Galbreath Suffered Severe Injuries In Streetcar Fall

Parents rush to Du Bois as Rev. Charles Galbreath of Wampum lies in serious condition after being thrown from a DuBois streetcar. Doctors fear skull fracture and brain injury. an investigation of Seventh ward Presbyterian affairs is sought as Presbytery meets next Tuesday.

Charles Galbreath Wampum DuBois Seventh Ward A. P. Gailey Wabash Avenue F. S. Patterson Bessie Wray Grove City Ruby Clark Pittsburg James Pilmer Ashtabula Ethel Pitts Martha Wells Everett Amon East Madison Avenue Lowellville Claire Osborne Youngstown Christian Church Lawn Margaret Johnston R. N. Merrill C. T. Greer New Bedford Edna Elliott Liberty Street Butler J. Y. Sheehy A. W. Kirkbride West Middlesex Beatrice Barnes Erie Ben Rounds East Clayton Street Braddock Lew Anderson Washingtonville Thoman Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Jenkins North Cedar Street J. G. McDonald Epworth Church Jamestown Warren James Sheldon Harbor School Norman Miller Ella Hamilton Canonsburgh Bertha McNary C. E. McDougall Baltimore John McDougall

McElevey Urged to Join New Castle O P League Team

Fans across the city push for McElevey star artist of the shop team to be traded to the New Castle O P league squad. Reporters note he pitched sensationally all season and impressed several pro veterans who faced him Saturday.

McElevey New Castle O. & P

Seventh Ward Men Enjoy Fire Dept Feed With Roundhog

Upwards of a score of Seventh ward ers attended a fire department feed at the building. A grand hog menu featured turtle soup as an extra and the evening was enjoyed by the men. Messrs Blott and Bumbaugh furnished the roundhog with several similar feeds planned soon.

Messrs Blott Bumbaugh

Shenango Tin Mill Rally Restores Full Hot Mills Operation

After a repair to an engine break caused last week’s partial shutdown, Shenango tin mill's hot mills resumed full operation yesterday. The restoration ends a disruption that affected ten mills during the latter part of the prior week.

Shenango Tin Me

Parishioners Receive First Communion at St Margaret’s

In the Seventh ward the St Margaret's congregation held a communion service under Father Quinn. Forty five members took the first holy communion at the recent ceremony in the parish.

St. Margaret’s Seventh Ward Father Quinn

Rail work progresses with 200 men at target to Jund

The P and L E reports a force of 200 men at work relaying rails on the bed from the target to the Jund. Extra heavy rails are being used to complete the section.

USA

Petition Sent to Shenango Presbytery Report

A petition has been sent to the Shenango Presbytery, signaling a formal step within the church body. Details on the petition, participants, and next actions were not disclosed in the available text.

Lolding Shenango

Brother’s Aid Arrives From Italy for Beaver Falls Murder Trial

Vincenzo Rosario arrived in Beaver Falls from Sicily to defend his brother Pinzarrone Rosario, who faces trial this term in the murder case of Salvatore Magro in Beaver Falls on the morning of May 6.

Vincenzo Rosario Beaver Falls Sicily Pinzarrone Rosario Salvatore Magro

Finland Paper Industry Grows From Humble Start

Forty years ago the Finnish paper making sector was in its infancy as it now generates about $9,009,000 in annual value.

Finland

Collision at Indianapolis kills Dixon and injures others

At the Indianapolis speedway during the second hundred miles of the international sweepstakes, three cars a Apperson driven by Dixon a Westcott driven by Knight and a Case driven by Jarresberger collided in front of the grandstand. Dixon died after his steering rod failed causing his car to swerve and be struck. Spectators cheered as drivers passed amid smoke and flames.

Indianapolis Automobile Speedway Dixon Indianapolis Apperson Westcott Case F. T. Dixon Herb Lytle Applerson Knight Jarresberger

New P and L E Shops to Be Built Here Says the Pittsburg Post

The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad has bought hundreds of contiguous acres near Mahoningtown as part of a larger land hold. Deeds for additional parcels are held in escrow. The company plans to build vast shops and yards and a new direct line from Pittsburg to Buffalo to compete with the Pennsylvania line, though officials refuse to confirm timing.

Pittsburg Post Igy Mahoningtown Post Pittsburg Lake Erie New Castle Buffalo New York Central New York Pennsylvania

Lincoln Girl Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets

A Lincoln Nebraska girl reports chronic constipation and stomach trouble for some time and credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with her rapid three day recovery. She states she is the proudest girl in Lincoln to find such a good medicine and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Lincoln, Neb Chamberlain Lincoln

Aluminum Textile Trends Include Ties and Shoelaces

Aluminum combined with other materials is emerging as a textile. Neckties and shoe strings are cited as two of its newest forms, illustrating a growing use of metal fibers in fabric products.

Ashes Sent From Seattle to Asia By Cremation Packets

Seattle dispatch notes a postal probe into mysterious cans sent to Japan and China containing cremated remains of relatives. The incident cites Orientals shipping ashes for burial to save freight, including the death of Mrs. George McMartin of Tacoma.

Seattle Japan China George McMartin Tacoma, Wash Berlin

Black Hand Letters Increase in Erie as Thayer Receives Mail

In Erie Pennsylvania on June 6 authorities report a surge of Black Hand letters to prominent residents. A letter was received by H N Thayer, noted as a wealthy baby carriage maker, around the same time another arrived at a different notable address.

Erie H. N. Thayer

Wealthy widow targeted in blackmail letter case

A letter demanded Mrs. Frank K Kelsch place 1000 in a can and leave it in a nearby field. Police also report a similar letter sent to another West Side family. Authorities know the paper supplier and describe the sender but no arrests are yet made.

Frank K. Kelsch West Twenty-first Street West Side Thayer

Local Visitors and Homecomings Round Pulaski Area

Pulaski residents and visitors marked a string of Sunday and Monday visits. Names include Delbert Eakin Hillsville and Jack Shilling Sharon visiting Pulaski, with Miss Jessie Gearhart and Dr Clarence Champman among those returning from distant towns.

C. C. Boyd Plaingrove Delbert Eakin Hillsville Pulaski Jack Shilling Sharon Jessie Gearhart New Castle Clarence Champman West Middlesex James Beazell Pittsburg Joseph Stevenson James Shaffer Hoysburg Sara Wortman New Bedford Bernice Boyd William Eakin Harlansburg Charles Emery

Hearty Laugh Brings Sudden Death To Two Men

In New York Theodore Sterne a wealthy cigar manufacturer died suddenly at the Lederkraus club after winning a pinochle game collapsing from apoplexy. An hour earlier James J Williams a wealthy liquor dealer also died from apoplexy after a hearty laugh at a nearby restaurant.

New York Theodore Sterne Lederkraus Club James J. Williams Sterne

Small roof fire in New Castle on June first

New Castle firemen responded to A. B. McMillen at 122 Shenango Street shortly after seven last night for the first June alarm. The blaze on the roof was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported and minimal damage.

New Castle A. B. McMillen Shenango Street

Mail Fraud Order Against Erie Man

The Haiwee Pacific Oil company led by Charles F. Hummell faced a mail fraud order after a Washington telegram cited fraudulently exaggerated prospectuses. The Oakland Cal company, formerly Roosevelt Oil, raised $150 000 from two wells via subscriber assessments, with $55 000 spent on travel for secretary C Howard Merritt who was later indicted, convicted, and fined but freed on appeal.

Haiwee Pacific Oil Company Charles F. Hummell Erie Post Office Department Washington Hitchcock Hainee Pacific Oil Company Oakland Cal Roosevelt Oil Company Roosevelt C. Howard Merritt Merritt California Postmaster General

Christian Science Officers Named for Ensuing Year

The Christian Science mother church elected officers at its annual meeting in Boston. President Judge Clifford P. Smith. first reader John C. Lathrop. second reader Miss Grace E. Collins. treasurer Stephen A. Chase. clerk John V. Dittenmore. Membership grew beyond previous records.

United Press Boston The Christian Science Mother Church Clifford P. Smith John Co. Lathrop New York Grace E. Collins Stephen A. Chase Fall River John V. Dittenmore

Coon Declared Game Animal For Fall Hunting Season

The state legislature approved a rule designating the raccoon as a game animal for hunting in September through December. The season dates for rabbits squirrels ruffed grouse wild turkey quail and pheasants run from November 1 to December 15.

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Oswego Colel Clothing CO Washington St New Castle, Pa Wocal Man SERCO Star Expansion Bolt Co Tron Sebco Italy Chanipian Pulaski News Post Office Christian Science Officers Coon ONIC Vaan Dr. R. V. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y Dr. Pierce Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Pierce Pierce
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