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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1910

Page

17

Barron Appeals to Taft Over Mexico Exile Rights

Heriberto Barron Republican Democrat candidate for Mexican presidency appeals to President Taft asking permission to return to Mexico. He says Diaz’s regime suppresses independence and speech, ruins his finances, and exiles him for seeking constitutional government. Barron argues Diaz fears a leader who will champion U S style republic.

United Press New York Diaz Mexico Heriberto Barron Republican- Democratic Party Taft Barron United States Mexican Congress Democratic- Républican Mexicoo Washington

Few Patients at Either Hospital Reported

Very few patients are being cared for at either of the local hospitals at present. The general health of the community appears excellent, while the number of accidents recently has been very low.

Finance committee to hold special meeting at city hall

The finance committee of the councils will convene a special meeting this evening at the city hall to discuss budget items and financial matters.

Auto Scorcher Plunges 90 Feet to His Death

Fred R. Blee, 23, lost control at sixty mph and plunged from Superior viaduct into open draw, dying instantly. Gatekeeper John Wanstall was knocked unconscious, suffering two broken legs, with possible internal injuries. The wreckage left the car a mass of scrap iron and delayed traffic for hours as gates remained bent.

Cleveland Fred R. Blee Superior Viaduct John Wanstall Blee Wanstall East Sixth Street Bree

Ready to Fly From New York to Philadelphia

Charles K. Hamilton plans a one day round trip from Governors Island to Philadelphia with a six mile land stop near City Hall. A guard of soldiers assists as weather delays the start. Hamilton left Mireola on S. I. and towed his aeroplane to Roslyn for transport.

United Press New York Governors Island Charles K. Hamilton Philadelphia Hamilton Mireola S. I Roslyn Philadelphia City Hall

Sanitarium to rise at New Wilmington on McKinley heights

Work will begin next week on a sanitarium and health resort at New Wilmington on the McKinley heights of the McLaughrys. Excavation will start as soon as materials arrive, with completion aimed for summer and use in fall. The facility will house over a hundred patrons and feature two mineral springs nearby. The site sits on the hill before the village near Wilington road, opposite Hillside, Westminster college boarding house.

New Wilmington McKinley Heights Wilington Westminster College

Fight on Burrows is on in Michigan

Battle Creek Mich June 10 The senatorial race in Michigan opened with Congressman Townsend declaring his bid to unseat Senator Burrows and Burrows confirming his candidacy by Memorial Day letter The rivals clash over direct election of senators insurgent balance tariff and Taft Roosevelt policies while voters prepare for September Republican primaries

United Press Battle Creek Mich Michigan Townsend Burrows Tariff Commission

City Building Plans Move Toward Architect Hiring

The special property committee met without a quorum of the investigating committee but acted to recommend employing an architect or contracting for submitting complete plans. The aim is to determine the best disposition of the city building and the space it occupies.

Special Property Committee

Watermelons Hit Local Market Amid Limited Supplies

Yesterday shoppers found the first watermelons for sale at the local market but the supply was limited. Vendors noted steady demand as the seasonal fruit returned.

Woman Attempted Suicide by Poison at North Norris Street

Dorsey Martin, 73 North Norris Street, tried to kill herself by ingesting poison last night. Neighbors heard moans, police found her writhing, she was rushed to Shenango Valley Hospital in serious condition but likely to live. A bottle contained bichloride or mercury and she swallowed about fifteen grains, with unclear motive and the downstairs tenants missing.

Dorsey Martin Norris Street Patrolan McConahy Shenango Valley Hospital

Many Cities Declare for Sane Fourth

Rochester N Y June 10 At the session of the Playgrounds congress today the committee on festivals presented by HE S Martin director of public recreation of Columbus Ohio a report showing 200 cities requesting aid to form saner Fourth of July programs Meanwhile fifteen hundred children gave a music festival for the delegates in a park this afternoon and an evening banquet will feature President Gullick on Municipal Recreation Possibilities and Limitations

Rochester N. Y Playgrounds Congress HE. S. Martin Columbus Gullick Association

Harvard graduates flood Forest City in parade welcome

Cleveland Ohio woke to a college town scene as about 500 Harvard graduates transformed the Forest City for the fourteenth annual meeting of Associated Harvard clubs. Crimson banners fluttered from windows as songs yells and bands filled streets and hotel corridors before the first session at the Hollenden hotel at ten this morning.

United Press Cleveland Harvard Forest City Associated Harvard Clubs Crimson Otel Hollenden Hotel

Lawrence Gun Club Holds Weekend Trap Shoot

Lawrence Gun club will hold a Saturday afternoon trap shoot at stop 47 along the Youngstown car line. A free-for-all program invites local shooters to participate, aiming for a larger turnout after a successful first event of the season.

Lawrence Gun Club Youngstown

Roosevelt and family set sail for home from Southampton

Colonel Roosevelt and family depart on the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria to arrive in New York June 18. A crowd cheered from the pier as Roosevelt, his wife Edith, son Kermit, and Mrs. Longworth sail, with suites of rooms aboard. Prominent guests booked passage and the party's departure ended a long era of travel and adventure.

United Press Southampton Roosevelt New York Africa America London Metropolis New Forest Sir Edward Grey Ehtel Kermit Nicholas Longworth Roosevelts Frank B. Kellogg George Vanderbilt Joseph C. Crew Germany Joshiah C. Thaw Mary H. Thaw Thaw Europe Colonel Mrs. Roosevelt

Vessey Seen As Likely Nominated For South Dakota Gubernator

In Sioux Falls June 10 officials and followers suggest Gov. Vessey the progressive has likely secured the renomination. A bulletin from Egan headquarters notes about 1,200 supporters. Attention focuses on the governorship. reports on congressmen and state ticket are sparse as stalwarts push to renominate Martin and Burke.

United Press Sioux Falls S. D Vessey Egan Martin Burke

Funeral Directors Return From Erie Sessions

Jose Rice and R C G White came home Thursday from Erie Pennsylvania where they attended the Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors association sessions and the state convention. The Erie president elected was Mr Quinn with White as vice president. Rice was named a representative to the state convention.

Jose Rice R. C. G. White Erie Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors’ Association Mr. Quinn Western Pennsylvania Association

Reward funds for Richard Parr questioned in sugar fraud case

Washington reports a $10,000 balance in the reward fund for exposing customs frauds, with a pending Sundry Civil Bill set to add $25,000 to total $35,000. Officials expect Congress may enact an exception or special measure to grant a larger reward, as Parr’s disclosures saved the government about four million. Chicago notes Treasury Secretary MacVeagh has not decided on a reward amount, awaiting a Washington conference next week.

United Press Washington Richard Parr Uncle Sam MacVeagh Parr Congress Chicago Secretary of the Treasury New York

Lone Highwayman Robs Passengers on Pullman

DALZELL CHARGES FRAUD IN ELECTION. Pittsburg report says Dalzell accuses fraud in 29 districts of Saturday's primary after winning over Dr. Robert J. Black. Official count reduces Dalzell's margin to 207 in McKeesport district. El Paso & Southwestern No. 2 train at Dalhart was robbed of cash and valuables from a private car. Superintendent Hawkes among the loot. robbers fled toward the mountains. A large cash haul reported. posse mobilized but no suspect found.

United Press Pittsburg John Dalzell House Rules Committee Washington Robert J. Black McKeesport Black Dalzell Dalhart Tex el Paso & Southwestern Hawkes Carrizozo

Tobacco Millionaire Granted Fourth Marriage License

Brodie L. Duke a member of the tobacco fortune family arrived in Washington and obtained a license to wed Miss Mylanth Roschell of Durham North Carolina. He is 62 and reportedly near death. The 22 year old bride also hails from Durham. This will be Duke's fourth marriage venture and follows his 1904 sensational marriage to Mrs. Alice L. Webb. The marriage was to be performed at First Presbyterian Church by Reverend Donald C. MacLeod.

Washington Brodie L. Duke Mylanth Roschell Duke Durham N.C Alice L. Webb First Presbyterian Church Donald C. MacLeod

Operation in Mercy Hospital Pittsburg

Ralph Campbell son of Robert Campbell who lives on the diamond underwent an operation in Mercy hospital Pittsburg Thursday for the removal of a tumor on the face. He is 18 years old. It is thought the operation will be entirely successful and his recovery a short time.

Ralph Campbell Robert Campbell Mercy Hospital Pittsburg

Death Record for Leonora Schwenner

Leonora Schwenner age 3 of 414 Preston Street is recorded in the death notices. This brief item notes the deceased and her residence in the local record.

Leonora Schwenner Preston Street

Mrs Gleason Confined After Corn Cure Incident

Mrs J T Gleason of Walnut street is confined to bed after using a corn cure. Her foot became inflamed and blood poisoning was feared. The physician now believes danger is past.

J. T. Gleason Walnut Street

Convention Attendees Re-Elect J A Sechler President

About 1000 people attended the 72nd annual Lawrence County Sabbath School convention at Neshannock Presbyterian church New Wilmington on Thursday June 9 with 800 registered. J A Sechler of Princeton was re elected president and Mrs Stratton secretary. Reports showed county schools 122 teachers training classes 26 home departments 40 cradle rolls 72 church joiners 772 scholars 14 487 total enrollment 19 928. The program featured Rev C J Baker Rev S S Gamble Rev E R Tait and others with emphasis on teacher training and enduring Sunday school work. Continued on Page Twelve.

Lawrence County Sabbath School Association Neshannock Presbyterian Church New Wilmington J. A. Sechler C. J. Baker SS. Cy Gamble J. J. Stratton Secretary of Standards M. L. Clark O. A. Rodgers Edward A. McKee E. R. Tait

Abernathy Boys Plan Philadelphia Stopover with Roosevelt

Louie and Temple Abernathy of Oklahoma left Wilmington at 6 15 am for Philadelphia expected to arrive shortly after 11 am and stay two hours before continuing to Trenton for the night. They will head to New York tomorrow aiming to reach by evening. The Elks lodge hosted them last night and they called the visit a bully time.

Wilmington Del Louie Temple Abernathy Oklahoma New York Col. Roosevelt Philadelphia Trenton

Jail Inmates Get The Farming Fever

New York report says five hundred inmates at the Tombs were inspired by a farming lecture by Connecticut Farmers' Association president George E. Manchester. The talk spurred interest in gardens and grafting among prisoners, with some planning to start farming after release, while keepers discouraged immediate action as crops ripen elsewhere.

New York George E. Manchester Connecticut State Farmers’ Association Charles P. Tinker Manchester Winsted Mellen Connecticut Veggman Ossining Lagues

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Pres. Taft Auto Scorcher Toga John Harvard Wh. Roosevelt Pier Gov. Vessey S. Dakota FUNL Department of Justice Congressman Mylanta Roschell Lawrence County Wampum Princeton Abernathy Boys Journey's End
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