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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1901

Page

5

Mysterious death of Mrs Dunlap linked to poisoned tea

The Croton avenue woman died within an hour after drinking tea suspected to contain strychnine. Coroner's jury to hear chemical analysis results. four witnesses testified as investigators seek full facts in the puzzling case.

Frank O. Dunlap Croton Avenue Dunn & Rice's KE. L. Conover Dunlap Conover Porter Michael Kerr Leetonia Frank Dunlap Edna Dunlap EF. L. Conover W. G. Wilson Edna J. C. McMillen Dr. Wilson Mr. McMillen

Sharon Steel Strike Sparks Sheriff Led Tension

A long standing machinists strike at Sharon Steel Works escalates as the company hires replacements. Sheriff Stewart with deputies arrives from Mercer and prepares for potential clashes while a large boarding house is readied for incoming workers. Both sides refuse outside committee mediation and tensions rise.

Sharon Steel Company Sharon Stewart Mercer South Sharon Tapics

Dunlap Tea Death Jury Hears Strychnine Link

The inquest into the death of Mrs. Dunlap hears testimony that she showed classic strychnine poisoning signs after drinking tea. Frank Dunlap recalls giving coffee to his wife. their child Edna describes Aunt Tillie’s behavior after the beverage. The jury orders tea grounds examined and an expert report to resume the inquest.

C. A. Reed Frank Dunlap Idna Dunlap Tillie Edna

A Fine Barr Adds Brick Addition To Gibson Barn

William Y. Gibson county commissioner and noted stock raiser plans a large brick addition to his existing barn. Keystone Lumber company holds the contract for the new wing, with plans by architect Harry M Wirsing. The expanded barn will be spacious and suited for his fine stock.

William Y. Gibson Gibson Keystone Lumber Company Harry M. Wirsing

Night traction push in Youngstown for hourly post midnight cars

Workers from the mills and furnaces urge the Mahoning Valley Street Railway to operate trains on every line hourly after midnight. They argue the city is large enough to support a night service and that current stoppages cause great inconvenience.

Youngstown Mahoning Valley Street Railway

Seven Years in Bed and a Cure with Titters

Mrs. 5S. Pease of Lawrence Kansas recalls seven years of bedridden illness from kidney trouble and nervous prostration. She credits Electric Titters with restoring her energy in three months and recommends the remedy to women facing headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. Guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.

Pease Lawrence Kan

Witch Hazel Salve Promised To Cure Piles Without Surgery

Advert shows DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles avoiding surgery. Warns against counterfeits and lists Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Wyde central drug stores on Long Avenue in Seventh Ward.

DeWitt Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Wyde Seventh Ward Central Drug Store Long Avenue H. S&s. Pitts Arlington Texas Fred C. Hyde

Peace in steel rail tie up swells to vast trust links

A Pittsburg Post report says United States Steel and major railroads have reached a peace and form a community of interests. Morgan organized the steel and railroad combines. Wabash and Carnegie outputs denied. Pennsylvanias absorb B&O and Bessemer lines join the belt around two cities. Construction advances on a 1080 foot trestle at Hays station to connect B and L E with Pennsylvania tracks.

United States Steel Company Steel Company Pittsburg Post J. Pierpont Morgan Steel Trust Carnegie Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Andrew Carnegie Pennsylvania United States Steel Vanderbilts Baltimore & Ohio Railroads Stee Carnegie EB & O Bessemer & Lake Erie Bessemer Vanderbilt Holden & Cochran Hays Station Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station

Plans For Sharon and New Castle Electric Line Progress

Obstacles slow organization of the Sharon and New Castle Railroad company as Pennsylvania franchise rules require Ohio incorporation first. Leighton Calking travels to Harrisburg to secure incorporation papers while routes from Sharon to New Castle are debated and a Hubbard through route gains favor for a shorter edge to both cities. Syndicate members visit Sharon to review routes and related projects advance during their stay.

Youngstown Sharon Harrisburg Pennsylvania Youngstown & Sharon Sharon & New Castle New Castle Hubbard Pennsylvania City

First Conference Set Between Iron Steel Makers and Union

The Amalgamated Association and manufacturers plan a first conference in Cleveland next Tuesday. Secretary James H. Nutt of Republic Iron and Steel and President Shaffer name conferees, with W. E. Taylor J. C. Corns and Colonel G. Watson French for Republic, and James H. Nutt for American Steel Hoop. GeneralSuperintendent I. W. Jenks and Milton Coombs also involved.

Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Cleveland James H. Nutt Labor Bureau The Republic Iron and Steel Company Shaffer Amalgamated Association Detroit Milwaukee Nutt W. E. Taylor J. C. Corns Massillon G. Watson French American Steel Hoop Company I. W. Jenks Milton Coombs

Pigeon Fancier Recovers Lost Bird from Eight Months Past

Jog Fullwood of the Fifth ward found a pigeon he released eight months earlier at Ol City had returned after a recent venture. After releasing two birds at Dun kirk the survivor arrived with the old bird, suggesting captivity and later release. The birds are in good condition.

Jog Fullwood Fifth Ward Ol City Dunkirk Old City

Dentist Stops Severe Bleeding After Tooth Extraction

Richard Richards visited town Tuesday evening around four o clock to have several teeth extracted by a local dentist. His gums bled badly afterward and he grew weak until Dr. Samuel Perry of Long Avenue arrived and finally halted the hemorrhage.

Richard Richards Samuel Perry Long Avenue Mr. Richards

Narrow bicycle collision ends with minor injuries

A Fifth ward man riding up Mill street on a bicycle narrowly avoided serious harm when he attempted to pass a delivery wagon. The rider struck the wagon’s side, was thrown to the ground, but escaped without a scratch though his handlebars were badly bent.

Mill Street Fifth Ward

Lincoln couple surprised by son's European trip from Princeton

Mr and Mrs David A Moore of Lincoln avenue were surprised when their son Phil Moore a Princeton student left for a European tour with a Princeton student party. The family had not known of any travel plan before the departure.

David A. Moore Lincoln Avenue Phil Moore Princeton College Europe Phil Princeton

Boston Man Marries for Love After Health Cure

A Boston man who recently wed a sickly rich young woman is now happy, after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The remedy claims to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but effective and selling for 25 cents at druggists.

Boston Dr. King

Residents protest new sidewalk grade on Mill Street

Long Avenue residents near Mill Street protest four inch sidewalk rise in front of the Eichbaum and Hill block. They say the walk is above the established grade and will cause inconvenience compared with other pavements.

Long Avenue Mill Street Eichbaum & Hill

Mrs Goldberg to raise granddaughter after death of daughter

Mrs 8 S Goldberg of South Jefferson Street visited Youngstown on Wednesday and will return with her granddaughter whose mother died some time ago. Goldberg will raise the child.

8. S. Goldberg South Jefferson Street Youngstown

Cascade Gun Club Regular Shoot Report

The Cascade Gun Club held its regular shoot on Tuesday afternoon with many members present and several high scores recorded. Another shoot is scheduled for next week.

Cascade Gun Club

Several Erie Visitors and Local Welfare Notices

Mrs. Milo Cochran of Moravia street lies ill with grip. M. R. Hay of Sharon visits friends in the ward. Joseph Augustine of Erie visits his sister Mrs. J. Rovegne. L S. Goldberg and Harry Lewis of Bellevernon visit the Goldbergs. About twenty Erie men came to work for a railroad. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones attend funeral of Francis Morse struck by lightning. Friends raffle a chainless bicycle for Mrs. George Henning to benefit her family after her husband’s drowning in Shenango River.

Erie J. W. Jones Homestead George Henning Henning Shenango

Sheep killing dogs devastate Shenango township flocks

Wm Sankey and James Sankey suffered multiple injuries this week as dogs killed sheep on Shenango township farms. Justice of the Peace W D Walton reports seven claims in the past month.

Shenango Township Wm. Sankey James. Sankey Justice of the Peace W. D. Walton

Union Clothing Co Advertisement Offers Suit Window Deal

In window promotions Union Clothing Co invites customers to view suits priced at 9.90. A related notice advises calling Hutton's Pharmacy for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets touted as a pleasant, easy to take remedy improving appetite digestion and liver function.

Union Clothing CO Hutton’s Chamberlain

Marriage Licenses Granted by Clerk of Courts

Marriage licenses have been granted by Clerk of Courts R. M. Campbell to Guy G. Gilmore of Petersburg C and Miss Mary E. Clark of Mt. Jackson to Daniel Bert Allen and Miss Alice Fiten Kay of Wampum, Michael Crestel and Elizabeth Sollman of this city.

R. M. Campbell Guy G. Gilmore Petersburg Mary E. Clark Mt. Jackson Daniel Bert Allen Alice Fiten Kay Wampum Michael Crestel Elizabeth Sollman City

One Minute Cough Cure Praised by New Hampshire Reader

Norris Silver of North Stratford, New Hampshire credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing his stubborn cough after the doctor said it was incurable. The ad claims it has cured thousands and promises safety and certainty through Central Drug Store on Long Avenue.

Norris Silver North Stratford N. H Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Tred Hyde Seventh Ward Central Drug Store Long Avenue

Water Co Offers Free Goods To New Water Takers

The Water Company promotes free company goods for all new customers initiating water service. The offer targets new water takers and aims to expand usage with introductory perks.

Three Oil Paintings Hung in Directors Room of Citi zens Bank

Three fine oil paintings have been hung in the directors room of the Citi zens National bank. The act marks an cultural display initiative and reflects the bank's support for the arts.

The Citizens National Bank

All Suits At Nine Ninety This Weekend

All twelve and fifteen dollar suits reduced to nine ninety for Saturday and Monday only. Don't miss it.

It Union Clothing CO

Police Court Dismisses First Offense With Fine

Two prisoners appeared before the mayor at police court this morning. William Paddock, arrested Wednesday evening for drunkenness and abusing his family, received a $5 fine and ten days in jail due to a regrettable prior record but a lenient excuse. The second offender, described as a common drunk, was discharged as a first offense.

William Paddock Paddock

Rochester school board sells bonds to Robinson Bros for premium

The Rochester Pennsylvania board of education sold forty one thousand five hundred dollars of 4 3/4 percent thirty year bonds to Robinson Bros of Pittsburgh for a premium of four hundred sixty one dollars.

Rochester

Devoe Paint Ends Zinc Ground by Machinery Notice

An industry notice describes paint that lasts twice as long as lead and oil Devoe end and zinc ground by machinery. The short line reads 150tf.

Man Pleads Guilty in Potters Hearing for Firearm Charge

James Tutton arrested for charging firearms last Sunday faces a Potter hearing after an information by A. O. Meyers claiming Tutton shot a dog. Tutton pleads guilty and pays costs. An ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure follows with testimonials and pharmacy names.

James Tutton Potter's A. O. Meyers Lutton Jutton

Also Mentioned on This Page

BIC L. M. Buchanan East Long Ave Hood’s Pills Organization of Sharon-New Castle Operators and Amalgamated Association Committee South New Castle Pigeon Milo Cochran Moravia Street M. R. Hay Joseph Augustine Mrs. J. Rovegne East Long Avenue L S. Goldberg Harry Lewis Bellevernon Mrs S. S. Goldberg Our Juvenile Dept Our Haberdashery Our Hat Department Secehivsee Pittsburg Butz Bros Mercer St Warnock Lawrence County Lumber Co James Lutton Aéche Depa E. H. Conway & CO St. Cloud Hotel
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