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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
8
Fourteen men escaped death when the steamer Henry Lourey collided with the Rover towing coal barges on the Ohio River near Pittsburg. The Rover sank turning turtle, burying 240000 bushels of coal. Dynamite may be used to clear the channel if dredges fail to remove the obstruction.
Alarming reports say Maya Indians aided by Mexican revolutionists rose against the government in Yucatan. Valladolid is said to be attacked with officials killed. Mexico City advised unconfirmed but government admits the outbreak is the fiercest in years. A gunboat and troops are reportedly sent to Sarapan to quell the disturbances.
Washington officials say Richard Parr the customs agent deserves a million dollar reward for exposing sugar weighing frauds. Parr helped recover between 3 and 4 million dollars and led to nearly a dozen conspirators being imprisoned. Attorney General Wickersham says Parr is entitled to the reward. Secretary MacVeagh will set the amount next week.
Fire Chief Connery tested a new mask shaped smoke protector in a building at Kenehan's. After a stove was loaded with tar paper and the room filled with dense smoke, Fireman Hartman entered wearing the device. The test was satisfactory and the department may adopt the gear.
Central fire department members demonstrated the hook and ladder truck at the Masonic temple on North Street. Ladders extended to the roof height while firefighters ascended and mounted the roof to test the aerial apparatus. The display served to verify the truck is in proper working condition after a period of inactivity.
Washington June 8 report by the board of trustees of the U S Brewers association shows beer sales for the last fiscal year climbed by 2,815,174 barrels, equal to 78,270,394 gallons.
The Daily News offers mail delivery outside New Castle for four months at $1.00. Subscriptions must be prepaid and sent or brought to The News office. Available to addresses in the United States or Canada.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt declared on June 8 that he neither asked for nor would accept favors from the New York customs. He said he would pay duty like any private citizen and pass through inspection without special consideration for his baggage or family. He denied that Loeb, his former private secretary, would influence any examination and expressed intent to judge the port’s conduct for himself.
Wisconsin Republican leaders discuss uniting for Taft policies and decide on a state platform or ticket to defeat La Follette in the fall. Vice president Sherman’s presence triggers charges of eastern interference while insurgents and stalwarts clash over party unity.
The Randolph Circle of King's Daughters at First Methodist elected officers for summer. President Mrs. Frank Fischer. vice presidents Mrs. Craig Steen Mrs. A R Kingsbury Mrs. T F Boal. recording secretary Mrs. Robert Lowry. corresponding secretary Mrs. L A Gray. treasurer Mrs. John Emery. A Pittsburg convention report was given and a Cascade Park picnic set for the second Tuesday of July.
President Taft orders Secretary Wilson and Secretary Meyer to fly to New York to greet former President Roosevelt on his return. Captain Butt will carry a welcome letter from Taft. The two secretaries were chosen for their Roosevelt cabinet ties.
Jacksonville observers concede James P. Taliaferro has lost renomination to former Governor N B Broward by about 2000 votes with Broward expected to lead by at least 10000 after full returns. The race is the most bitter in Florida history and Broward is favored to win the Senate seat as the legislature remains solidly Democratic.
No Americans were hurt, says Rome dispatches to the State Department via Ambassador Leischman. Serious damage reported in Avellino with the shock felt in Naples. The population of the affected area is greatly disturbed.
Classified notice seeks men to work on a garbage wagon at 172 South Jefferson Street. Inquiries requested at the stated address.
A long classified ad outlines multiple properties for sale across wards and streets. Items include a two story frame house at Epworth street with 45 by 105 foot lot for 2900, a vacant lot on Cherryhurst Plan, a four room frame dwelling on Green street, and larger homes on Wallace and Morrison avenues with prices ranging from 750 to 9000. Also described are investments in Copelaw plan with rental returns, suburban stop 88 on the street car line, and several parcels on Crawford County Line streets plus additional parcels on Hamilton and Moore avenues with various sizes and terms.
The first parliament under George the Fifth began today. The Liberals offered a two week truce with the Conservatives on reform of the Lords while delaying campaign promises until the monarch settles in. Both sides distrust the accord and expect a breach to reignite old factional battles.
Jose S. Rice of this city presides over the undertakers' association convening today in Erie. Mayor Liebel gives the welcome address, with a reply by Charles H. Cutler of Erie. Afternoon programs will cover topics of interest to funeral directors.
Mrs. Daniel ONeill of Sharon returned after a short visit with Mrs. W L Murdock of this city.
Retail Department lists several vintage autos including a 1909 Pope-Hartford touring car in like new condition a 1907 Oldsmobile five passenger touring a 1907 Thomas Flyer seven passenger touring a 1907 Winton five passenger touring a 1906 Pierce-Arrow with delivery body and a 1907 Mitchell runabout all to be moved at once any reasonable offer accepted due to immediate sale urgency.
All work guarantee for clocks and watches with main springs and hair springs. Repairs for any clock or watch. Crystals and hands stocked. Jewelry repaired. Staff skilled in all styles and types.
In the estate of Rachel Harmon a guardian will sell at public vendue on Saturday June 18 1910 at 3 30 p m the ten acre tract in Pulaski township Lawrence county Pa bounded by the Erie and Pittsburg R R and Heasley heirs with a mortgage lien from Interstate Savings Fund and Loan Association. Improvements include a five room frame house a small stable a chicken house a good orchard and water springs. Terms require 25 percent on day of sale and balance on court confirmation. William McElwee Jr Guardian.
Attorneys Akens Wilkison Lockhart Chambers and Dally Maylle file an executor's notice dated June 25 1918 15 22 with the court detailing estate matters and appointment details.
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