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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
A dramatic clash with fireworks and violent intent erupts around a building as feuding groups pursue the Cunti family. Thousands gather amid explosions described as a cannon fusillade, transforming the scene into a chaotic spectacle.
In an explosion at the Cunti fireworks factory last night residents across New Castle and nearby areas felt a blast likened to cannons. One man claims it was intentional and tied to enemies of his family. injuries were reported to Mrs Cunti and burns to Mr Cunti as the town faced widespread alarm and speculation.
Officer Ed Kelley suffered a dagger wound to the right side below the heart after a pursuit along railroad tracks in the Seventh ward. The knife had been confiscated from a foreign prisoner earlier, and Kelley slipped while chasing the suspect before continuing his duties after treatment.
Two boys named Cody and John Ray were fighting near the site of a large explosion shortly after 10 o clock Sunday night. Officer Augustine stopped the scuffle, placing both in custody on a fighting charge. they were released later the same night.
Letters testamentary issued in the morning for the James Davidson estate of Big Beaver Township. J Wesley Davis named executor in the probate records.
Rev. Thompson of China, a returned missionary, leads sessions at Central Presbyterian church as part of a tour to visit all Shenango presbytery churches. The 2:30 pm women and 7:45 pm men meetings aim to hold conferences on general mission subjects with several missionaries involved.
The butcher shop of James A. Elder on East Street and household furniture were sold by Sheriff Wad dington this morning for about $316. Crowl Bros bought the greater part of the goods.
Death records list John Aulton age 63 of Berger Street Boleslav Miszkuso age 20 of Tubetown Dr Henry Lamb of Sandy Lake and Josephine Perdue age 3 of Eastbrook. The notices provide names ages and residence locations without further detail.
Despondent over unemployment, 20 year old Boleslave Miszkuso of 115 McKinley Avenue Tubetown shot himself in an upstairs room Sunday afternoon. A new revolver bought last Saturday was used after he tested it. life was extinct at once. He had been in the United States about two years with a sister, Mrs. Paul Brovich, as the only relative. Funeral set for 4 PM at residence and burial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Evangelist William A. Sunday closed his five week campaign in Sharon Pennsylvania with 4500 converts. He addressed three audiences the final message focusing on men. He dismissed criticism from a Youngstown minister saying other pastors should not distract his work. He predicted future revivals in Youngstown.
County Treasurer Lafayette Baldwin sold a large list of properties for county taxes at the courthouse Monday morning. Bidders were few and most properties went to the county commissioners. Redeemers have a set time to pay full tax plus costs to regain the properties.
Losers in the Helping Hand Bible class membership contest host a banquet for the winning side. The event at Central Presbyterian church starts Thursday at 8 o'clock. With 144 members in the class the gathering promises to be large and interesting.
Work to remodel the terminal station for the Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle street railway began this morning. The company will use only one room of the block bought on Pittsburg street and cars will be driven into the building nearly to Pittsburg street.
The South Side L T L will meet at Mrs. Felton's Pollock Avenue home Monday evening to prepare bouquets for Flower Mission Day. They will assemble arrangements for the Almaira Home and create small color tied bouquets for Cascade line conductors and motormen. Contributions of flowers should be sent to Mrs. Felton's residence.
July 11 is set for the laying of the corner stone of St. Pauls Orphan home at Greenville. The event marks a milestone for the local charity and will involve community leaders and residents.
A terse political note asserts counsel for the GOP will advocate adherence to court prerogatives. The brief emphasizes party stance on judicial authority and executive powers amid evolving legal debates.
A memorial signed by 18 top Republicans urges the Chicago convention to include a declaration reaffirming court independence and constitutional prerogatives. Led by Nicholas Murray Butler and John L Cadwalder, the note warns against anti injunction platforms amid fears of Gompers influence shaping the GOP platform.
John Aulton a life long resident of Shenango township Lawrence county died at Shenango Valley hospital Sunday afternoon after an illness from complications of diseases. He was 63 and served in Company H Second West Virginia cavalry. Surviving are his wife Clara and sister Emma Newmaker of Pittsburg. Four children preceded him in death. Funeral at his Berger street residence Tuesday at 10 a.m. with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Albany reports that Governor Hughes is anticipated to back the bill to prohibit gambling at race tracks when the legislature reconvenes after a week’s recess. The move centers on legislative action to curb wagering in horseracing venues.
United States Senator Hopkins of Illinois arrives with a rough draft of the Republican platform for the resolutions committee. Written by Wade Ellis of Ohio, it endorses tariff revision, anti-trust amendments aiding railroads, an anti-trust resolution, currency bill praise, ship subsidy support, and protections for labor from injunctions. The piece notes Taft delegates seated in Georgia districts, committee adjournment over a bulging partition, and proxies involving Hitchcock Luna Phelps and McKenney.
Local pulpits debate entertainments and amusements amid community concerns and church programs as an abandoned topic draws interest from residents.
Ministers across the city addressed dancing and card playing as questionable amusements. Some leaders opposed expulsion. others urged conscience without drastic action. Rev C S Brooks and Dr H J Whalen voiced strong views at First Christian and First Baptist, with the topic spreading through pulpits. Continued on Page Three.
New Wilmington June 8 Westminister college commencement for the class of 1908 opened with a sermon at the Second U P church by Dr John A Wilson of Allegheny seminary. President R M Russell delivered the baccalaureate on Luke 12 15 stressing true measures of life and the value of health, friendship, knowledge, and fellowship with God in Jesus Christ.
A. J. Smathers aged 50 of Evans City was instantly killed and Mrs. Smathers seriously injured when a Mars trolley struck the buggy they rode last evening. A justice of the peace, Smathers held local office and the accident occurred on the Mars road near the trolley line.
Frank Zupp, 19, a foreigner, died while bathing in an ice cold pond in an abandoned Homewood quarry Sunday. His body was recovered shortly after but life was extinct.
City health committee members from the council plan an afternoon visit to the pest house this week. Mayor Lusk has granted the use of the patrol wagon for transport.
The Y. W. C. T. U. will hold an important meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Gertrude Sharp on Pitts street. The gathering aims to discuss forthcoming activities and community outreach initiatives.
Local butchers, blaming meat packers for steep gains, discuss closing shops to push prices down. They cite higher wholesale costs from trains and floods, rising beef prices from 11/2 to 2 cents per pound, and ice expenses as they face limited cattle supply and tight hotel contracts.
During Children’s Day exercises at the First Christian Sunday School a class of 16 from the primary to the junior department received graduation. Mrs. Bert Jameson led the instruction and delivered the annual address to the children.
Thomas W Campbell, son of David I Campbell of Walnut Street, spoke Sunday evening at Epworth Methodist Church on Pearson Street. He has studied for the ministry at Meridian College, Mississippi, and will soon take a charge in New York state. His wife, a singer of merit, performed at the service.
The teachers' committee of the school board will convene Monday evening to prepare recommendations for the public schools next term. A board meeting to act on the recommendations was not yet scheduled as of publication.
Twenty two freight crews were called out on the Baltimore and Ohio from noon Friday to 5 o'clock Saturday evening. This is five more crews than have been on and indicates that the freight business about New Castle is picking up.
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