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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1909

Page

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Crazy Corporal Kills Three Then Ends Life at Fort Des Moines

Corporal Lisle Crabtree of Troop B, Second Cavalry, opened fire after a dispute over a transfer. He wounded Captain Raymond and Sergeant Washburn before shooting himself. Raymond and Crabtree were rushed to care as officers fought to subdue him. Crabtree, from Tyrone Pennsylvania, may face court martial if he survives.

United Press Des Moines Lisle Crabtree Troop B Second Cavalry Fort Des Moines John Co. Raymond Raymond Crabtree Washburn Lush Tyron New York

Russians Send Troops Toward Urumiah Massacre Zone

Tabriz June 14 A detachment of Russian troops with machine guns left for Urumiah and east of it to confront the Shakhseven tribesmen blamed for massacres. Gen Snarsky requested reinforcements from the Cauca sus garrison as estimates say 5 000 to 6 000 natives have been slain.

Tabriz Urumiah Snarsky Caucasus Snavsky

Repairs to First Methodist Church Undergo Renovation

Subscriptions totaling 500 dollars fund repairs to the First Methodist church. Work begins Wednesday with thorough cleaning and repairs throughout the building.

First Methodist Church

Hair Fatality at Pleasant Hill: Mrs. Marshall Scalp Torn

A farming family near Pleasant Hill reports a severe accident in the wash house. Mrs. John L. Marshall suffered the complete tearing away of her scalp after her hair was drawn into an engine wheel. She remains conscious but critically injured, awaiting further hospital treatment.

John Marshall John L. Marshall Pleasant Hill

Adele Case and Claus Spreckles marry doubt persists

Chicago June 14 Adele Case the music hall singer refused to admit engagement or marriage to Claus Spreckles son of John D Spreckles. She emphasized devotion to art over matrimony and avoided confirming plans while praising Spreckles as an artist and good-natured. She wants to prove her talent before marrying.

United Press Chicago Adele Case Spreckles Claus Spreckles Adele U Case John D.spreckles Miss Case

Belmont plans city wide campaign for suffrage in New York

Mrs Oliver H Belmont, a wealthy suffragist returning from England, proposes a district based, persistent campaign against anti suffragette candidates in New York City. She envisions a league of college graduates to speak in districts and educate women, with no pledges before elections.

United Press New York Oliver H. P. Belmont England New York City

United Press Manager Marries Newspaper Writer in London

Roy W. Howard general news manager of United Press wed Miss Margaret Rohe in St. George's London. Rohe, a New York newspaper and magazine writer, came to London on assignment two months ago. They plan to return to New York in late July. Rohe previously worked with the New York World Moving Telegraph and other papers.

London Roy W. Howard United Press St. George's Margaret Rohe New York

William Scott Executed in Auburn Electric Chair

William Scott who killed his mother Delia Scott near Chenango Lake was executed in the Auburn electric chair after two shocks. He was 24 and had shown signs of mental instability with guards and clergy present during the procedure.

William Scott United Press Auburn N. Y Willam Scott Delia Scott Chenango Lake Norwich Scott J. J. Hickey

Fifth bank joins China loan syndicate for Hankow rail

New York June 14 A fifth banking concern was admitted to the American group financing the Hankow Szechuen railway loan. J P Morgan & Co First National Bank City National Bank Kuhn Loeb & Co and International Banking Corporation will handle operations using International’s China agencies. Wall Street notes the change followed a protest by International manager J S Tait to the state department. The move aims to assure American interests in China while limiting German and British influence.

New York China Hankow-Szechuen J. P. Morgan & Co First National Bank City National Bank Kuhn, Loeb & Co International Banking Corporation International Wall Street J. S. Tait The State Department Tait Washington Secretary of State Orient Pacific Ocean Department of State Germany England

National Charities and Correction conference discusses officers

A nine member special committee reviews officer nominations for the National Charities and Correction conference with a report expected to the general session. Possible president candidates include George L. Sebon, F. H. Niebecker, Graham Taylor, Homer Folks, and Francis H. McLean. Alexander Johnson will remain secretary and Edward Boyle treasurer.

Buffalo N. Y National Charities and Correction Conference George L. Sebon Louisville F. H. Niebecker Glen Mills Graham Taylor Chicago Homer Folks Francis H. MceLean New York Alexander Johnson Fort Wayne Ind Edward Boyle Galena Merrill Owatanna, Minn Stanley G. Griffith Cold Water Mich Chas. Bertwell Boston J. E. West Washington, D. C C. E. Faulkner Minneapolis H. W. Charles Topeka Kan Kate Bernard Oklahoma Emily Williamson Elizabeth N. J Howard S. Braucher Portland Federal Bureau

Grant to Attend Golden Seal Convention as Delegate

A. P. Grant will depart this evening for Utica New York to attend the Golden Seal convention. He goes as delegate from local lodge No 204 of which he is secretary and treasurer. The convention opens at 10 o clock Tuesday morning and will run for three days.

A. P. Grant Utica N. Y Grant

Ureca Mill Men Decide 10 Stay in Gates

Ureca mill workers vote to keep ten staffers on site as gates remain closed. The decision follows negotiations over production shifts and labor costs with management.

Ureca Mill

Amalgamated Labor Confirms Open Shop Debate

Amalgamated Association leaders in Pittsburg raise the possibility of a general strike if United States Steel moves to enforce open shop policy. Greer and Shenango mill workers weigh working non union after July 1 amid tensions over the American Tinplate company demand. Delegates from New Castle and Shenango prepare for a decision at the conference, with President McArdle urging opposition to the open shop.

Amalgamated Association Greer Tin Mill American Tinplate Company Shenango Pittsburg Shenango Mill Greer Mill P. J. McArdle McArdle Sharon South Sharon New Castle Tin Mill Coliseum Amalgamated United States Steeel Corporation Pride of New Castle Mills Pitsburg Detroit Mich United States Steel Corporation

Morse Demands Justice Not Sympathy From Court

Charles W. Morse, confined in Tombs prison, sends a message to the United States circuit court of appeals insisting he seeks no mercy or sympathy. He asks only for justice, ready to serve a 15 year sentence if found guilty, as attorney Martin W. Littleton argues Morse was unjustly convicted and seeks a new trial.

Scott Court of Appeals Hughes United Press New York Charles Morse Charles W. Morse United States Circuit Court Tombs Ice King United States Circuit Court of Appeals Martin W. Littleton Morse Atlanta Littleton Bank of North America Stimson

Tin Plate Workers' President Quits

At a meeting of the executive board of the International Protective Association of Tin Plate Workers of America in this city, the resignation of George Powell as president of the organization was presented. The board discussed the leadership transition and future steps for the union.

George Powell Wheeling International Protective Association of Tin Plate Workers of America Charles Sawyer Tin Plate Workers’ Union

Powell Resigns as Association President After 12 Years

The Wheeling News notes Mr Powell, president since the group's 12 year formation, presented his resignation at the convention in May in Cleveland. He was re elected last May over Ben Teagarden of Martins Ferry. Secretary Charles Sawyer declined to discuss a successor.

Wheeling News Powell Association Cleveland Ben Teagarden Martins Ferry Charles Sawyer

Pigeon Returns From Chicago in Rapid Flight 453 Miles

A homing pigeon owned by Charles Cartwright made the 453 mile trip from Chicago in remarkable time. Another Cartwright bird and one owned by Scott Moe Caslin were released in Chicago at 8 am Sunday. Cartwright’s bird arrived at 6 pm yesterday. McCaslin’s bird reached home at 6:30 am this morning.

Charles Cartwright Chicago Mr. Cartwright Scott Moe Caslin Cartwright Mr. McCaslin

Death Record for Several Local Residents

Death notices list John Oursler Hartsuff age 3 months and Maria Smith 86 in Union township. Also Jane Badger 77 in Butler county and Charles Williams in Mt. Oliver, Maria McCay 69 in McCaslin Pa. Frank Khoip of 5 Maple Street is named in the record.

John Oursler Hartsuff Maria Smith Union Township Jane Badger Butler County Charles Williams Mt. Oliver Maria McCay McCaslin Frank Khoip Maple Street

B and C Strikers Claim Advantage

Striking machinists outside the Glenwood shops claim 60 new workers sent to break the strike have refused to work and returned home. They say the shops remain crippled and no striker has returned. Business Agent W H Shaw says the union has had to pay out funds to send men home and praises continued meeting attendance and progress at other points.

Baltimore & Ohio Glenwood Pittsburg Dispatch W. H. Shaw The Machinists’ Union

Fund Raised For Italian Mission At First M E Church

A quick collection at First M E church raised 150 for the Italian mission. G Stitzinger of Epworth church led the appeal and noted about 400 more was needed. Epworth last Sunday gave 100 for the same cause and other Methodist churches will contribute their shares.

M. E G. Stitzinger Epworth Church

Street Car Strike Grips St Petersburg City

Street car employees in St. Petersburg walk out causing a total system tie up and widespread business disruption. Troops patrol streets guarding street car company property as workers demand higher wages.

United Press ST. Petersburg

Mrs Gould Struggles to Recall Many Details

Mrs Gould appears unable to remember several details in court today. The brief session focused on her memory challenges and the implications for the ongoing case.

Mrs Gould Details Living Costs and Court Testimony

New York June 14 Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould testifies in her separation suit. She describes buying Blue Gap farm for 38000 dollars mortgaging stocks to raise funds and recounts trips with Dustin Farnum in 1906. She cannot recall hotel room details and denies drinking pledges amid cross examination.

New York Katherine Clemmons Gould DeLaney Nicoll Nicoll Atlantic City Farnum Miss Robison Miss Sells Marlborough- Blenheim Hotel Mrs. Gould Judgs Dowling Mr. Farnum Sells Gould Niagara Judge Dowling

Eight of Fishing Schooner Crew Believed to Perish in Fog

Boston dispatch reports Captain Antone Silva of the Nettie Franklin says eight crewmen are missing after fog off Highland Light. Names listed include Tony Gaspe Frank Silva Antone Henry John Mallard and others.

United Press Boston Antone Silva Nettie Franklin Highland Light Tony Gaspe Frank Silva Antone Henry John Mallard Joachim Sergata John F. Finmental Domingues Feredor Peternal Silva

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Ffigers John C. Raymond Leslie Crabtree Tyrone Pennsylvania Russia Financiers Ses Sion At Gates Amalgamated Assn U. S Union of Tin Plate Workers of America American Sheet and Tin Plate Company Chas. W. Morse TIN Plate Workers
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