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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1908

Page

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Roosevelt Stampede Effort Launched At Chicago Meeting

Thomas W. Phillips leads a drive to organize Roosevelt backers for the Republican convention in Chicago. He and Lewis Emery of Bradford host a dinner at the Metropole as delegates and political figures discuss uniting Roosevelt supporters amid Taft opposition. The movement aims to centralize leadership before a potential multi ballot convention.

Bert Wells Chicago Thomas W. Phillips Roosevelt Phillips Taft Hotel Metropole New Castle

Battle Over Anti Injunction Plank Divides Gompers Cannon

Chicago reports indicate labor leaders and Republican factions clash over the anti-injunction plank as Wade Ellis of Ohio and Paul Morton oppose government stock issuances and corporate licenses. The AFL signals possible action if the plank is dropped, while Gompers calls Cannon’s arrival a political maneuver.

R. Hazard United Press Chicago Joe”Cannon Wade Ellis Ohio Roosevelt Taft Paul Morton Morton Resolutions Committee American Federation of Labor Kaiserhoff Labor Gompers Cannon

Ben Hur Tribe Holds Memorial for the Departed

Two memorial services were held Sunday by the Tribe of Ben Hur and the Lady Maccabees in Woodman hall. Rev. C. S. Brooks delivered the address for both groups with Samuel Warnock delivering the eulogy for the Ben Hur service. More than 300 white carnations were used in the ceremonies.

Tribe of Ben Hur Lady Maccabees Woodman Hall C. S. Brooks First Christian Church Samuel Warnock Rev. Brooks

Man crawls into cellar at 508 Scioto Street

Sam Basso was intercepted by Officer Nelson at 1 30 Sunday morning while attempting to crawl into the cellar of the residence at 508 Scioto Street. He was arrested on a suspicion charge and taken to the city lockup, released Sunday morning after reprimand by Mayor Lusk.

Sam Basso Nelson Scioto Street Basso Lusk

Mailbox stolen from residence on North Beaver Street

A mailbox was stolen last night from the home of W. J. Moffatt at 78 North Beaver Street. It is the first theft of this kind reported in the area.

W. J. Moffatt North Beaver Street

Woman Declared Insane After Refusing to Speak

Teresa Gunmesch of Youngstown after two weeks of silence is declared insane and committed to an asylum. The incident highlights pressure to act on noncompliant behavior in the era's mental health practices.

Teresa Gunmesch Youngstown

Rev Basil King Called to Ohio

Rev Basil King longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church at Stoneboro has been called to the congregation at Newcomerstown Ohio He notified his Stoneboro church of his acceptance and is well known in New Castle

Basil King Presbyterian Church Stoneboro Newcomerstown King New Castle

Fishing Season Opened in Pennsylvania Streams

The statewide fishing season opened today in Pennsylvania streams. Fishermen headed to regions like Slippery Rock Creek with high expectations for large catches.

Pennsylvania Slippery Rock Creek

Fairbanks 13 Boomed Again for Vice President

In a campaign update from Fairbanks 13 station the voice prints show boom for vice president speculation. The item notes repeated calls for the running mate role and presents a snapshot of local reaction.

Fairbanks Vice Pres

Iowa Opposes Dolliver as Vice Presidential Pick

Telegrams pour in from across the state and nation protesting Dolliver’s promotion to vice president. Curtis Guild endorsed. Fairbanks touted as preferred. Delegations including Leslie Shaw visit Chicago as Iowa lawmakers mobilize against Dolliver.

State Iowa Curtis Guild Henry £. Eland United Press Chicago Charles F. Fairbanks Indiana Dolliver Treasury Leslie M. Shaw Cummins Senate

Taft supporters charged as traitors in Chicago rally

United Press reports rising black discontent over Taft Roosevelt split. H Cress called for death to race traitors and urged Ku Klux Klan style action. Rev Waldron and Rev Gillian condemned Roosevelt and Washington. Negro delegates threaten a bolt and new party with Foraker as candidate.

Chicago Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Taft Cress J. M. Waldron Washington, D. C National American Negro League Roosevelt Booker T. Washington E. L. Gillian Cleveland Mississippi South J. B. Foraker

Preston Moseley Wedding To Be Quietly Solemnized

Miss Martha E. Preston and Mr J Paul Moseley will marry this Monday evening in a quiet ceremony at the parsonage of Rev E E Higley The groom is a member of the First Methodist church Afterward they will reside in the Reark apartments on Highland avenue with a newly furnished home ready.

Martha E. Preston Court Street J. Paul Moseley West Washington Street E. E. Higley First Methodist Church Highland Avenue

Boys' Brigade to Be Re organized at Central Christian Church

Plans completed for re organization of the boys brigade at Central Christian church on East Long avenue. Pastor Rev. A H Jordan to lead. Arrangements are under way for a camp to be held in July at a yet to be decided location.

Boys’ Brigade Central Christian Church East Long Avenue A. H. Jordan

Children’s Day Celebration at Central Christian Church

Sunday evening at the Central Christian church featured the annual Children’s Day program with an unusually attractive presentation and a large offering collected for church activities and outreach.

Central Christian Church

Death Records for Cox, Gwin and Wilkison in Local Townships

Samuel C. Cox aged 23 of Shenango township, David C. Gwin aged 15 of Moravia, and Benjamin F. Wilkison aged 67 of Big Beaver township are listed in local death records.

Samuel C. Cox Shenango Township David C. Gwin Moravia Benjamin F. Wilkison Big Beaver Township

Bennett couple to make Harrisburg their permanent home

William B. Bennett of Boyles avenue an agent for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance left Saturday night for Harrisburg where he will make his future home Mrs Bennett has already been in Harrisburg for some time They expect to return to the city about July 1 for a short stay and then will leave to make Harrisburg their permanent home

William B. Bennett Boyles Avenue Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Harrisburg Bennett

Officer Eberle On The Sick List

Day patrolman Jack Eberle of the First ward beat is reported on the sick list and unable to report for work this morning. Officer Laughey McConahy, just back from his vacation during which he married, reports for duty this evening.

Jack Eberle Laughey McConahy Benedict

William Filson Chosen Choir Director at St John’s

The choir of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church has elected William Filson as director and he will assume charge immediately. Filson is a well known musician and the church regards itself fortunate to have him.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church William Filson Filson

Youth Drowns While Bathing in Beaver River Near Moravia

David Chester Gwin, 15, son of Ed Gwin, drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming with companions in the Beaver River near Moravia. Cramp attack believed to have caused his drowning. body recovered about 6 PM. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday in Oak Park cemetery.

David Gwin Moravia Beaver River Ed Gwin Jackson Tom Jenkins Gwin Mont Jackson David Chester Gwin Beaver Township Oak Park Cemetery

Sammy Brown to be Tried While Feeney Case Delayed

At the opening of the burglary trial for Hugh Feeney and Sammy Brown, separate trials were granted. Brown pleaded not guilty and requested a jury. Feeney’s indictment was challenged but deemed sufficient. The case proceeds with a fresh jury pool as the term progresses.

Sammy” Brown Steve Feeney Hugh Feeney Sammy Brown Feeney William M. Brown Andrews Sammy Charles E. Medard James C. Norris Charles Young B. A. Winternitz W. H. Falls P. Emery Brown Young Porter Logan Steve Marshall

Exciting Runaway at Portersville Injures Two Women

A runaway horse event at Portersville on Saturday left Mrs. Frank Kleber of Pittsburg with severe bruises after she escaped the frightened horse. Miss Ethel Covert of Portersville was dragged nearly a half mile before the animal was stopped and both are expected to recover.

Portersville Frank Kleber Pittsburg Ethel Covert

Trolley’s Coming Puts New Life Into an Old Town

The Valley News reports Zelienople begins upgrading in anticipation of the Pittsburg Harmony Butler & New Castle Railway line opening soon. Citizens focus on depot area improvements as the trolley service nears operation.

Troley Zelienople Pittsburg Harmony

Annual Knights of Columbus Outing at Cedar Point

The Mansfield council 687 hosts the annual Knights of Columbus outing at Cedar Point on Lake Erie from July 12 to 20. A grand ball is scheduled for Friday evening July 17, with many local knights expected to attend.

Knights of Columbus Cedar Point Lake Erie Mansfield Council 687

Preparatory Communion Services Scheduled at Central Presbyterian

Communion will be observed next Sunday at the Central Presbyterian church with preparatory services Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. Dr. B. F. Hershey of the First Presbyterian church will conduct Friday evening services, and Saturday afternoon Rev. R. H. Mulholland of the Highland United Presbyterian church will have charge.

Central Presbyterian Church 8. F. Hershey First Presbyterian Church R. H. Mulholland Highland United Presbyterian Church

Fireworks Cause Two Small Fifth Ward Fires

Fireworks from the Italian celebration were blamed for two small fires in the Fifth ward Saturday evening. The first blaze, at the Italian grocery on Mill and Home streets, started when a toy balloon lodged on the roof. loss was small. A second alarm at 12:15 a.m. sent crews to a rear barn on Moravia street occupied by Slavish people. loss was slight.

Fifth Ward Connery Mill Home Streets Moravia Street

Prisoner Escape Sparks Youthful Aide Charge

New York June 15. Atillo Simon, 19, held at police headquarters, faces charges of aiding five Italians to escape from Ellis Island detention May 14. A police plant traced him to the Emerald Boat club in South Brooklyn where he provided the escape boat used May 13.

New York Atillo Simon Ellis Island Simon

Decorators Plan Elks Tristate Reunion Decorations

Members of the decorating committee visited every merchant on Washington street this morning to arrange festive decor for the Elks Tristate reunion. They reported assurances that all New Castle stores will be suitably decorated for the event tomorrow.

New Castle Tristate the Elks Washington Street

Joint Meeting Planned by Aid and Missionary Groups

A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid society and the Missionary society of Central Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church.

The Ladies’ Aid Society Missionary Society of the Central Presbyterian Church

Out of the Old Home week celebration moves to historical society

Brief notes indicate the Out of the Old Home week event in Youngstown aims to expand support for the Mahoning County Historical Society as organizers seek growth and preservation momentum.

Youngstown Mahoning County

Sainati Verdict in Duff Murder Case

Jury convicts Dominick Sainati of second degree murder in the Duff case after a rapid deliberation from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. A large crowd gathers at the courthouse as Sainati faces the verdict and courtroom drama.

Dominick Sainata William Duff Court House Dominick Sainati

Verdict of Murder in the Second Degree Delivers Mixed Reactions

In a courtroom foreman Rev. John Gealey announced guilty of murder in the second degree. Samata showed confusion until the judge explained no hanging but penitentiary time. Jurors doubted key witness Calaute, whose prior testimony conflicted with earlier statements. The defense may not seek a new trial. the maximum penalty is twenty years with good conduct reductions.

John Gealey C. H. Andrews Samata H. A. Wilkison Wilkison Gealey Sainata Joe Calante Commonwealth Alderman Green Seeley Houk Houk Calaute Duff

Auto speeding report in Seventh Ward

Police reported Sunday morning that a car with plate 7360, owned by Robert Allen, was operated at speeds exceeding 30 miles per hour in the Seventh Ward.

Robert Allen Seventh Ward

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thos. W. Phillips Metropole Senator Bourne Oregon Mr. Phillips Lewis Emery Jimmy Burke BEN Hur Tribe Chicago Sunday H. C. Cress Foraker Preston-Moseley Cent. Christian CH Eberle Willis Gormley Thomas J. Spiers Defense Waddington K. OF C NEW Society Joe Calaute Sainati Squire Duff Dominick Samata
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