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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
7
A man died after a fist blow and fall on North Mercer Street in the city center. Police report the incident as a fatal assault with a suspect facing a murder charge. The case remains under investigation as officials seek witnesses and evidence.
June Webster dies after an argument with Troxall near Webster's North Mercer street home. Troxall evades capture until police corner him at Mrs Meissick's residence. he is jailed on murder charges as witnesses describe a single violent blow. Webster collapsed and died en route to Shenango Valley hospital. remains taken to Offutt's morgue. Police connected Troxall to the death as investigation continues.
The obituary notes Jane Wester would have been 34 in August had he lived. He is survived by his wife three sisters Agnes Catherine and Jane his parents Mr and Mrs Star R Webster of Rock Creek Ohio two brothers Lee of Mock Creek and Georges Webster of Youngstown D and his grandmother Mrs George Webster of Tock Creek an aunt Mrs Alf Means now of Rock Creek formerly lived in the Moore block North Merwur ghoat.
New Brunswick officials fear death toll from the hurricane and north coast storm may exceed 160. Fishing schooners seeking refuge in the bay were dashed. Capt. Samuel Breau says winds reached over 150 mph. Eight boats vanished, crews totaling up to 40 per vessel. Thirteen bodies reached Caraquet and six at Saippi gan. Thirty boats from Paspetiac Que. unreported, feared lost with 220 to 1,000 fishermen aboard.
The Hazel Dell based Duck Bug Outing association extends summer camp privileges to wives daughters and friends of members. The extended access is planned for Tuesday through Friday each week during the season. Many members are expected to take advantage of the offer.
Thomas Musser, charged with larceny and breaking and entering a building, was found guilty on the second count of the indictment and guilty on the first count. Passings off in Omers, New York, June 10. The U.S. Steel Corp reported orders on its locks on May 31 of 998,160 tons, against 4,277,008 tons on April 30 and 6,824,822 tons on May 31, 1924.
June 10 report from Montreal describes Tean GB. Dube striking his wife after breakfast delay, then fatally injuring himself at Bolton Grey. Authorities note a violent incident ending in death with unclear context from brief OCR.
Infant Wilbur Wood dies at seven months from heat at home in Ditwood City as a nationwide heat wave causes dozens of prostrations and multiple deaths. Chicago records 14 deaths in 12 hours. factories suspend operations. in Detroit and Grand Rapids more heat related incidents leave workers hospitalized. The Indianapolis and Indiana areas report high temperatures with widespread distress.
The YWCA board elected officers for the coming year. Mrs FE Phillips was re elected president, Mrs R Pf Roberts named secretary, and Mrs W G Eckles as treasurer. Vices presidents named as Mrs George Greer Mrs Howard M Kirk Mrs G W Johnson and Mrs Frank M Bower. Plans include fall classes, a folder of information, and a drive to collect three high chairs napkins and candlesticks. The extension plan seeks an fall secretary to visit factories and races where women work.
About seventy five boys attended advanced instruction at the M C A this afternoon. Theodoré participated in beginners classes for two days and can now handle himself in water. They will be taught different strokes and diving for the rest of the week as attendance remains strong.
Tourists flee Italy as radical Socialists incite disorder across 20 towns prompting martial law. Strikes suspend rail service mostly, with soldiers patrolling cities and clashes reported. last night rioters attacked Quirinal, injuring soldiers and civilians. Naples reports port work halted as general strike expands.
Police captured two prominent Black Hand members, William Barbera and Caspar Bonfacio, after a Brooklyn incident in which Dr. Benjamin Maggio reported harassment and a dying woman’s address. A prior bomb threat accompanied weeks of extortion attempts, with officers aiding Maggio during the arrest.
An audience at the Odd Fellows auditorium attended a memorial service for the lodges New Castle and Shenango with addresses by Rev. W. OW Sniff Rev. EB Harmon and C. N. Sturdevant. The program featured prayers, quartets, duets, piano solos, and vocal numbers.
Election officials released the final May 19 primary tallies in Harrisburg showing Senator Penrose (Rep) with 219 871 votes, Benjamin Dimmick (Rep) 112 394, Mitchell Palmer (Dem) 119 804, Henry Budd (Dem) 70? and Gifford Pinchot (Pro) 46 782. The state supreme court contest shows two Republicans seeking the seat on a non partisan ticket with Democrats hoping for at least one nomination.
President Wilson signals support for a broad overhaul of antitrust measures, favoring a stronger inter state commerce commission body. The Covington bill, currently advancing through Congress, would be amended in the Senate to align with the president's view as explained to Louis D Brandeis, Senator Wallace, and Representative Stevens.
General Natera said his forces attacked a federal outpost at Zacatecas early today driving troops back in disorder. He claimed 150 dead or wounded on the field as constitutionalists moved to meet Col. Envevio Cultivo before heading south with Vina and others arriving last night for talks.
Campaign leaders in New Castle express confidence that a hosiery factory project will raise over 40000 already needing 75000 with a goal to complete by Saturday evening. Subscriptions are gathered by Robert A. McKinney J W Neff Le M Uber W J Grove and W Marquis aided by promoter John M Given and backers include generous donations from Glyen. The plan has board of trade Graces association and Rotary Club endorsement and promises 1200 jobs starting while investment signals safety and strong dividend potential.
In Madrid a religious ceremony at the Buenavista palace united Miss Belle Wyath Willard, daughter of the American ambassador, and Kermit Roosevelt, son of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. Official witnesses included the Duke of Adriane and Senor Osma Y. Scull. the Duke of Alisne represented King Alfonso. The couple then left for Toledo with Col Roosevelt and Arbus following later.
Oak Park high school biology head J L Thalmen is considered as a successor to Prof Ed Ward Sargell as principal of the local high school. He will visit Chicago to decide and may demand a salary of at least $2,000, up from $1,890. Superintendent G I Dickson praised Thalmen as meeting all specifications for the job.
Robert H Wyrie was declared not guilty by a jury this morning in a case charging him with selling milk that did not meet the standards of the state fire food department. Costs were split two-thirds to the defendant and one-third to the prosecutor J H Gaunt of the pure food department. The jury had retired yesterday afternoon and returned the verdict this morning after efforts to present defense claims. Hartzell testified the milk was as received from the cow, and any deficiency was blamed on the cow not being informed of requirements.
International News Service reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst evaded a thorough police dragnet after relocating near Buckingham Palace. Thirty detectives from Scotland Yard trailed her movements while she planned a potential meeting with Sylvia Pankhurst at Westminster to seek an audience with Prime Minister Asquith, supported by a bodyguard of followers.
Gus Cardona, a famed animal trainer known as "Cantain" Cardona, died from injuries after a dog he was using clawed him during a Monday evening event in Thinghamton XII. The incident occurred while he was handling the animal for an exhibition, according to local reports.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a death record with unclear names and locations. Reading readable elements suggests a local obituary style entry, but several names and places are garbled. The readable fragment hints at a person of interest connected to Webster Us and North Merce sehen with ages or dates uncertain.
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