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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
19
United Press reports a Church Mission investigation finds many U S wayward girls are feeble minded and need scientifically managed institutions. Of 113 examined, 58 are sub normal and belong in state facilities, with crowding driving late admissions.
The Makinen murder case moves ahead as Makinen remains jailed after contact with detectives. An interview via interpreter reveals he will disclose what he knows about the case. He denies giving medicines after the physician’s arrival and says several doctors were present before Dr Erskine. A home visitor to the birth and death scene supports the not giving of medicine. The Pittsburg examination results are expected soon.
St. Mary's A C defeated St. Mary's 7 to 2 on a sunny afternoon. Logan hit a three-base hit, F. Donevan belted a home run, and Smith added a two-base hit as Welch officiated. Players included Donevan Miller the M. Donovan Travers Guiton and Gillespie.
The Burke who plays catcher for New Castle is Frank the veteran right fielder from when Bill Smith led the ks. Left handed batter with fast baserunning. Pitcher Burch arrives in Virginia then goes to Akron to join the team. Snith Blanchard and a pitcher also join the Nocks. Lake the new elder tried out in Erie and is released.
Finance and power committees will meet Thursday evening at the city clerk's office. Next Wednesday a session will be held to form a forum of the tax committee to review the mercantile appraisal list.
A Zehner trio and Ada Zehner with Clara and Ja Zehner joined 22 guests from Zelienople Pittsburg and Beaver for a daylong entertainment at Mr and Mrs William Stankard in Scott Township. A hay wagon ferried attendees to the Stankard home where a delicious dinner was served.
United Press reports Stanley steel trust investigation committee pressed its case against Judge E H Gary head of U S Steel. Chairman Stanley said the justice department will uncover violations of law and urged scrutiny of freight and terminal charges. Gary declined comment on White House prosecutions while being sent to Rep. Martin W Smthleton for cross examination.
Twelve investigations of public departments and their affairs are under way with House authorization. Chairmen include Stanley for the steel trust and Hardwick for the sugar trust, plus probes of the post office, state, treasury, war, navy, agriculture, commerce and labor, interior, justice, and public buildings.
Leonard J Boutell, claiming to be son of former Illinois congressman now Swiss minister, attempted hanging in a West Side YMCA. He said he wished to die after family troubles and said his wife deserted him and his children had died from worry. He was remanded for examination.
Thomas H Pinkerton died Tuesday night at home near Ellwood after long illness from stomach cancer. A 57 year old native of Allegheny county he was predeceased by his wife. Funeral service Friday at 2 pm at Locust Grove cemetery.
Advertising copy for W H Hodgkinson & Co promotes made to measure suits priced 30 to 45 dollars. It highlights tailored lines, figure conforming cuts, and wool fabrics from domestic and imported sources to convey richness and distinction.
Charles Potchenick an employee of Maverick apiaries astonishes old bee keepers by working with bees bare armed and bare faced. He appears immune to stings and recently posed with a limb in his teeth as bees clung to him in a long beard like display.
Mrs. Christopher Burns and infant child left Shenango Valley hospital today. Mrs. Thomas of Mahoningtown, previously injured, recovered and also left Shenango Valley hospital.
Mrs. George Rountree of London Canada concludes a visit with Mrs. Sarah Crawford of North Beaver Street. Mrs. Thomas Martindale of Philadelphia is the guest of Mrs. Crawford.
Governor Tener appoints Leo F. O'Brien of McKeesport as assistant in the Harrisburg legislative bureau. He will start June 12 and is noted in New Castle for his family ties, being son of the late Col. O'Brien who died in the war. Preparatory services at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Dr. J. H. Miller preaching tonight.
J Robinson formerly of Wampum escaped Shenango Valley hospital at noon and fought hospital staff on the lawn. Police Sergeant Farrell Patrolman Horner and two others subdued him, hooded him with a blanket and placed him in a padded jail cell. The man’s mind injuries from a prior shooting are suspected to have caused the disturbance.
In the Fulkerson residence on North Jefferson Street Miss Bertha Stearns hosted a courteous breakfast for Miss Lida Pomeroy. Guests arrived at 10 and sewed until 1 with an elaborate 12-cover menu. The hostess was helped by Misses Gladys and Margaret Fulkerson. A Visiting Nurse association meeting is set for Thursday at 4 PM at Mrs. J N Martins house on North Mercer Street.
Prof and Mrs George C Thompson of Wallace Avenue will entertain a few friends at a dinner this evening at the Country Club.
Joseph McGovern aged Portersville man who attempted suicide by shooting himself through the eye was brought to Shenango Valley hospital Wednesday morning. He is in serious condition but progressing as well as could be expected.
A devastating Lowellville fire destroyed multiple dwellings and businesses, with W. J. Lomas and Joseph Ferraro among the hardest hit. Mayor Erskine aided rescues, no injuries reported, and residents faced a costly loss as the town prepared to install a new water system.
Shoppers are urged to seize a Half Price Sale with many items at drastically reduced prices. Dress goods, embroideries, silks, ginghams, shirt waists, muslin, corset covers, ladies vests, clocks, mens work hose and other textiles are offered at fractions of their original costs with values like 50c goods for 23c per yard and 39c pair silk hose among the highlights.
A movement seeks to pass a building code prohibiting frame buildings in the district. A payment of 500 to allow a line through a farm has held up the matter. Randolph street hosts a meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock. Bay Street Bible class meets Thursday June 8 at 7 45 at Mrs Stevens home led by John Adams.
The Willing Workers' Bible class gathers at 701 Wilmington avenue Thursday at 2 30. The Whitney Bible Study class meets at 412 Epworth street Thursday evening at 7 45. The Valley of Blessing class meets with Miss Pence at 1217.
The South Side W C T U will hold a flower mission social Thursday at 3 PM at Mrs John Reynolds of Arlington Avenue. Arlington Avenue union will join as guests. Contributions of cut flowers and potted plants will be received for distribution to the sick in homes and hospitals.
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