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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1907

Page

7

Right of Way Donation to Stary for New Route Line

Residents along the Neshannock bank discuss donating rights of way for a six mile direct line from Graceland Cemetery to just south of New Wilmington. Seventeen of twenty-two property owners have agreed. seven hold out, weighing a change to a shorter, straighter path to reduce costs and avoid sharp curves.

Berekeen Neshannork Wilmington New Castle New Wilmington Biteet soMelent Coaltown Neshannock Bank Cosl- Wien Graceland Cemetery Atl Iney Forte Margaret A. Todds George McKee Jemima Banks Aryan TO. McComb John L. Qraiam Daly Fister Pearsim -Heits Juti Zaig Toute 18

Westminster College To Erect Wide Addition This Summer

The Administration building at Westminster College will receive a full width and height addition this summer. The third floor expands the art department, the second enlarges the chapel for a pipe organ, and the first floor becomes a large study room. A colonial porch and entrance projects are planned for the science hall.

Governor Signs Appropriation Bills for Regional Hospitals and Schools

Governor Shusrt signed multiple appropriation bills for regional institutions near the city. The measures provide funds to state normal schools, hospitals in Bueler, Grove City, New Castle, Mercer, Meadville, Nashville, and others, plus support for the Western Pennsylvania Make Society and the Almira home. The totals include amounts ranging from thousands to over eighty thousand dollars.

Shusrt State Normal Schools Bueler Enen | Hoapital Grove City Hospital New Castle Hospital Western Pennsylvania Ta Make Society Almira Home Blaze Hospital Mercer Polk Meadville Hospital Nasville Hospital Ch! 'S Aid Society of Western Penn

Wreckers Tackle Bessemer Railroad Incident Near Greenville

Reported wreckers on the Bessemer line near Greenville Silay disrupted a passenger train No. 10 while freight delayed No. 16. An obstructed track element blocked time, but near-miss avoided collision as engineer slowed. Authorities seek those responsible amid vague sabotage notes. Train schedules for Pumpkintown and adjacent lines listed with daily departures and connections to north and southbound services.

Bessemer Greenville Silay A. Tall

Campaign Expense Record Reveals Primary Costs

The article details campaign spending before the last primaries, noting William A. Eakin paid 480 dollars for canvas and postage, J B Hutton and other candidates ran up varying costs. It highlights livery, advertising, watchman fees, and notes no money was spent on disseminating knowledge, a shift from past elections.

William A. Eakin J. B. Hutton Ex-L Notars For Livery Fire and Watchers Jezdenase Waceede J. W .Neff Robert Jones

Young child nearly drowns after falling in well

Edward Bowen a five year old boy of Balk avenue Fifth ward slipped into a yard well three feet deep Saturday. Parents spotted the head first after several minutes. Rescue attempts with artificial respiration lasted over three hours. the child is recovering.

Edward H. Bowen Balk Avenue Fifth Ward I& & Epring Bowen

New Castle Citizens Pay More For Necessities This Spring

Prices for basic needs in New Castle are 15 to 25 percent higher than last June due to a cold spring. The lagging vegetable crop has pushed up meat and canned goods demand, while warm weather normally reduces meat demand this year. Wheat business has remained steady. The article compares two years’ costs for everyday items.

New Castle Ganda Ife

Death of Hal Shrom in Parral Mexico

Word received reports Hal Shrom of Greenville killed in Parral Mexico. He was 36, a prominent resident and mine employee. Survived by his father, two sisters Mrs E S Temptation and Mrs B H Keck, and brother Charles F R Shrom of Greenville. Body en route home. death details unclear.

Hal Shrom Greenville E. 5 Temptation BH. L. Keck Charles FR. Shromalt Charles FE Sindh Charles Mary Smith R. C. Smith Stare Street

Denied Music Sparks Violent Attack in Cleveland

June 17 report says Edward I. Johnson, a machinist, tried to cut his throat after a friend refused to cheer him. Johnson drew a pocketknife and slashed at his throat before Louie Broughtentai restrained him and ended the assault.

Cleveland Edward I. Johnson Johnson Louie Broughtentai Rouli Crouchton

Pennsy Freight Crash Wrecks 71 Cars No Injuries Reported

Sunday afternoon a Pennsylvan|ia freight wreck near Montgomery Avenue in the Bevenut ward damaged one engine and 71 cars after a mistaken signal. Rail traffic blocked for several hours with no injuries. Married by Alderman Rantey George Paper and Maria Nard united in ceremony Saturday evening.

Montgomery Avenue Bevenut Trans George Paper Maria Nard Rantey

Holmes Stock Tip Alleged in Trial Testimony

Witness Van Riper testified that Holmes claimed to have cleared about 360 000 from speculative trades. He described meetings in Washington and New York where Holmes allegedly guided price movements and alerted associates to forthcoming crop reports and figures. The prosecution introduced letters showing Holmes directing communications about trading activity and price actions.

Washington Edwin S. Holmes, Jr Statiatican Agricultural Department Moent governMenceen Batle Kenny Py Levis van Riper Holmes Holnee Duc Mal Be New York van Bloerd Fom Holmes Tatler Reparty Price

Masonic Picnic Plans Highlight Local Notice

Masonic lodges and community groups in Youngstown area announce events including a picnic to fundraise and a public meeting. Prominent locals, dates, and venues surface in a terse township notice with deadlines and obligations for residents.

Real Heiress Romance Ends in London Wedlock

Uniontown reports a wealthy heiress from Western Pennsylvania and Nephew of Bishop Potter of New York plan to wed in London during the second week of July. The couple trace a tangled past including Pauline Playford in Baltimore, a lost child, and a fortune inheritance shaping the marriage.

Uniontown Prittle Potter Henry Potter New York Igattan Ac Tlebon Marcia London Gweidolyn Carey Willam H. Playford Pennsylvania Carey Baltimore Garey Annut England

How to Get Even with the Umbrella Thief

A narrator plans revenge after repeated umbrella thefts and describes a scheme to trap the thief. He details a peppered, heat scented umbrella bait and a staged confrontation to deter future thefts, urging fellow sufferers to adopt the stunt.

Cap Explosion Wounds Eye in Car Accident Near Edenburg

Ray Cook of 129 Pollock Avenue was injured when a cap exploded from a Baltimore and Ohio rail car, sending debris into his eye as his passenger train neared Edenburg. Passengers aided him. speculation varied but no shooter was seen. Cook may recover fully. he works at the Un Mull.

Ray Cook Pollock Avenue Youngstown Traony Edenburg Cook Baltimore and Ohio Alina

Roundheads reunion planned in Rochester at Mrs Kelly's home

A preliminary meeting led by Comrade R A Smith at Mrs M F Kelly's Rochester residence aims to organize a Rochester gathering for survivors of the Roundhead Regiment Tennextuania volunteers. Organizers solicit community support and entertainment contributions.

M F. Kelly Tomferson Street Rochester Iscarrad Geo New Brighton News

Volant Enacts Sidewalk Upgrade Ordinance

The Volant borough council passes an ordinance to improve sidewalks on Mercer and Main streets. New walks will be four feet wide and built of cement with sawed stone, replacing older paths as the town seeks better pedestrian access.

Volant Wales Kew Castle Calast Voor Mercer Main

Explosion injures several at Calilesie furnace site

An explosion at a flash furnace operated by Calilesie company in Sharan Manth injured several workers. A fire followed the blast and responders rushed to control the blaze as damage details remain unclear.

Calilesie Company Sharan Manth

Heartless scientist bans all kisses at conference

At the Nevonal Conference of Charities and Voweetion witnesses a scandalous claim that kissing is dangerous. A noted scientist, described as ominous, testified on dangers while trade implications are noted alongside a marketing aside for Holster's Rocky Mountain Tea.

Minseatolis June yi—Ko Longjer Charinies Rocky Mountain AL Wallace

Court Hears Biage Hand Conspiracy Case

The court heard the Commonwealth's case against Rim Racco Frank Caleute Dominick Burnt Felice and others on charges of conspiring to rob Frank Felix and others. Witnesses from the prior robbery case testified again as prosecutors seek to prove they acted under the Black Hand society. The case, before Judge Porter, centers on conspiracy a misdemeanor with up to two years in prison and ties to the rumored Black Hand organization in Lawrence County.

Commonwealth Rim Racco Frank Caleute T Dominick Felice Acco Porter J. \. Cunningham Germany Yeminico Felis Black Hand Society Nin Dominica Lertus Lawrence Ciery Ue Tlalias Organivaon Iralans

Cassie Chadwick Nearing End in Ohio Hospital

Cassie Chadwick, famed financier, is critically ill in Columbus hospital. Doctors report rapid decline with limited hope of recovery as she remains under constant care. Her son, Ken, has been by her side amid the troubling health crisis.

Columbus Casele Chadwick Ferenuinion Orien Fauios Tahiel Het Ier Erféngih Nenessark Vo Ph Thadwick A Winstein Sun Kinki Han Abe

More Pay and Less Work for the Japs

The article discusses a movement advocating higher pay and shorter hours for Japanese workers in the United States. It mentions a proposed eight hour day and potential governmental action to enforce labor standards despite opposition.

SCO Yin Ming United States Ely Duval

Beveridge Is Linked to Washington Romance Rumors

Washington society circles discuss Senator Beveridge and Miss Katherine Biddle amid observed meetings in Congress and shared strolls to the Capitol. Reported attention centers on a suspected romance affecting Beveridge’s personal life and public image.

Waseuington Setiatir Beveridge Katherine Fildy Qhieagu Washington Biddle Beveridge Congress Jong Ing Capitol Reseridge

Missionary 10 Locate Here Amid Local Church Efforts

Fragmented local notice reports the Home Missionary site and Baptist group from North Dakota planning a permanent station nearby for ministerial work. Rev John Snape spoke, the service was translated, and Hungarian Baptists gathered on Moravia Street with weekly meetings under Rev Lobes.

Eliy Leber Enon Lever Hank i

Property to Be Sold Under Hammer at Sheriff Sale

Property to be sold at a sheriff sale by receiver Juhi W Pala for New Castle Savings and Trust. The sale lists multiple parcels including 130 feet on Delaware Avenue Walton and 120 feet on Morris Street Swarthmore. dates and court details noted with parties William F Black and Cement Co. involved.

Sheri Waddington New Castle Savings and Trust Company Juhi W Pala Gealasl Charles We Mays Delawase Avenue Walton

Buffalo Firm Secures Stock After Auction Confusion

The Buffalo firm McKee & Mitchel faced a sale of stock from their dry goods store on North Mill Street. H. Meldram & Co. of Buffalo bought the goods for 1499.84 after an appraisal, with trustee Samuel J. Elter receiving a check. Creditors seek receiver appointment amid questions over money and bankruptcy rights.

Gfrofls McKee & Mitchel North Mill Street H. Meldram & Co Buffain Pomeroy Widdeve Aiken Meldeum & Co Samuel J. Elter

Thomason to Speak at Major Fourth of July Event

W MK OG Thomason of Pilteburs a leading Allegheny county bar member has been secured as one of two speakers for the Fourth of July celebration. The event, planned at Wellon park, is described as the year’s premier entertainment with arrangements led by a committee. The second speaker was not yet chosen.

W. MK. OG. Thomason Pilteburs Allegheny County Bar Associa Hane Thamyson Atecenidnice Heli ii Wellon Park

Real Estate Deal Closes in New Withington

An important real estate sale closed last week in New Withington. John R. Wright sold a three story brick building on Market Street to It. & Merrer and Robert M. Bryans. The buyers plan to open a new store and business venture at the site.

New Withington John R. Wright Tls Market Street Merrer Robert ML Bryans New Castle Street Ventuadas Busnese

Miner William Nicholson killed near East Liverpool mine

The coal miner William Nicholson, 54, of Chester and formerly of Ohio, died instantly Saturday near East Liverpool after falling backward from a wagon in the George Dawson mine area. Rider Al Rice could not clarify the accident. Nicholson reached back to check his packages and fell over, breaking his neck. He had lived in the area for years and left a widow and several children. The funeral was planned for Monday at the Dawson vicinity.

William Nicholson George Dawson Liverpool Alu Rice Niclntson Boej George B. Dawson Figernka

Deaths of the Day Anis Aaron Crate Neath

Anis Aaron Crate of Neath dies Wednesday from celemorrhage at a fire after illness. He lived at 16 North Walnut street and had been ill for some time. The report mentions his church and Catholic faith, with details of his family and final resting place. Also noted are mentions of Savarin Viesuogi infant son of Savarlo Vagnust of Shenango township, about one year old.

New York Udey Gomehaily Wil van Anis Aaron James Aaron North Walnut Street Allen Hareyy Conner Harry Chepman Della Blaochead Sidosenh's Andus Taraly Savarin Viesuogi Savarlo Bominaco

Aged Ellwood Resident Dannii Deacon Dies at Home

An elderly Ellwood resident, Dannii Deacon, died at his Franklin Avenue home from accidental strangling by a hanging drape. A former Trenton resident, he was about 72 years old and survived by two children, John and Abbie, with his widow Gime.

Franklin Avenue Dannii Deacon Ellwood Pritzenk Deacon Trenton Sil Jobo Abbie

Prosecution Hears Motive Probe In Eddy Case

The court session focused on proving good faith in Mrs. Eddy's case as prosecutors seek investigation of motives. Judges already directed a master to review competency issues and delay other settings until the matter is resolved.

Mary Baker C. Eddy Chamberlin

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