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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

8

Former Governor Pennypacker to Testify in Capitol Probe

Harrisburg Pa June 21 former governor Pennypacker prepared to testify before the capitol investigating commission. He arrived late last night and will take the stand this afternoon. Ex auditor Hardenbergh and James M Shumaker testified earlier. Hardenbergh defended Huston while admitting limited time for board duties and denying knowledge of state costs exceeding one million dollars.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch Harrisburg Pennypacker Capitol Investigating Commission Hardenbergh Wayne County James M. Shumaker Capitol Investigation Commission Board of Public Grounds and Buildings Huston Capitol

Maccabees Hold Picnic at the Park in New Castle

The Knights of the Maccabees about 500 strong in New Castle hold a park picnic today. Fine weather draws unusually large attendance and a strong sports program is featured. A public wedding is the evening attraction.

Knights of the Maccabees New Castle

San Francisco Telegraphers Threaten Walkout Over W U Demands

Telegraphers' union warns a general strike across the country if Western Union refuses their demands. Secretary Russell says San Francisco requires about 25 percent pay raise to match eastern towns and seeks shorter workdays, longer holidays, and five-day weeks for extra staff. President Small supports the talks and aims for substantial relief, not promises.

Press Dispatch Chicago San Francisco Western Union ‘Telegraph Company Russell Operators’ National Association Small

Notable Allegheny Class of 72 Includes Stanley Bright

Stanley Bright of this city, a New Castle high school graduate class of 1904, joins the Allegheny college class of 72 at Meadville. He earned Phi Beta Kappa after an unusually successful college career.

Allegheny College Meadville Stanley Bright New Castle High School Bright Phi Beta Kappa

Patterson Concert at First Presbyterian Church Tonight

St Allen Chambers returns from Allegheny Technical School to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J W Bryson of Sheridan Avenue. admission 10 cents for the Patterson concert at First Presbyterian Church tonight.

Allen Chambers Allegheny Technical School J. W. Bryson Sheridan Avenue

Lincoln and Present Day Politics Reflections on Lincoln’s universal charity

The piece argues Lincoln’s enduring appeal rests on his universal charity and openhearted pity for all humanity. It contends his approach would be firm yet nonviolent, embracing diverse groups from capitalists to laborers and from protectionists to free traders, without demonizing opponents.

Hamilton Jefferson Webster Calhoun Washington Lincoln John Quincy Adams

Lincoln Farm Association Plans Lincoln birthplace memorial

An article describes the Lincoln Farm Association's plan to build a Park birthplace memorial in Kentucky. It aims to illustrate Lincoln’s rise from humble origins and to rely on popular, nationwide membership donations rather than elite benefactors. The campaign notes thousands have joined, with prominent figures backing the effort.

Lincoln Lincoln Farm Association Keny Lincoln Farm Historical Societies Louisville & Nashville R. R Horace Porter France William Travers Jerome New York County Jenkin Lloyd Jones Lincoln Centre Chicago Charles A. Towne New York William H. Taft War Lyman J. Gage Treasury Norman Hapgood Collier's Ida M. Tarbell Eecilius Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain Augustus Saint-Gaudens Albert Shaw Review of Reviews Thomas Hasti Robert J. Collier Collier’s Clarence Mackay Treas Postal Telegraph

Auto disaster near Naples kills five aristocrats

Five people die when a touring car crashes into a rock on a Naples road. Victims include Prince of Pescara, Duke of Cape Cogaleota, Marquis of Metola, Marchioness of Ruffo, and the chauffeur.

Naples Europe Pescara Cape Cogaleota Metola Ruffo

Price Defeats Trushel in New Castle Club Pool Tournament

J A Price won an easy game at the New Castle club par lors last night by pocketing 75 balls while John Trushel managed 30. Sam F Marquis acted as referee during the match.

J. A. Price John Trushel New Castle Club Price Trushel Sam F. Marquis

Larceny Charged Against James H Stevenson

The case of the commonwealth against James H Stevenson charged with larceny was called for trial before Judge Porter. Prosecutor D O Pisor alleges the defendant stole a wagon from him. Stevenson is the same man convicted of larceny earlier in the term on a complaint by J W Conn.

The Commonwealth James H. Stevenson Porter D. O. Pisor Stevenson J. W. Conn

Special Sunday Train via P L R R to Ashtabula Harbor

A special train runs every Sunday on the P L B R R to Ashtabula Harbor with a round trip fare of 1.25 dollars. For details contact Geo W Hamilton, ticket agent.

Geo. W. Hamilton

Stranger in Harrisville Robs Lodger at Vendome

Albert Dillon, a stranger in the city, robbed D. W. Locke in a Vendome hotel room early Friday. Locke befriended Dillon, bought drinks, but Dillon stole money and was jailed after a mayoral hearing. proprietor Sampson Moore helped subdue him with an uppercut as police arrived.

Albert Dillon D. W. Locke Harrisville Dillon Locke Mr. Sleek Vendome Hotel Hainer Vendome Raffles Sampson Moore Noy Moore

Fires devastate steamer Crystal Stream and more crime briefs

Telegraph briefs report three deaths and many injuries from a fire destroying the steamer Crystal Stream near St John s New Brunswick. A U S landslide in Samoa kills an American Marine sergeant. Daisy Gordon Maud Hanna wins divorce from Dan R Hanna in Cleveland, second for both. Cheshire Conn outraged by the Talbot Freeman stabbing case. Muskogee official Clark Tinsdel resigns after graft allegations. The Black Kid robs two stagecoaches near Wawona California. A Portsmouth Ohio graduation issue leads to a Negro girl’s diploma by mail. An inheritance tax sale impacts Silent Smith estate in New York. Two Italians detained in New York over the Rosenheimer murder at Pelham.

St. Johns N. B London Tutuilla Samoa United States Daisy Gordon Maud Hanna Dan R. Hanna Cleveland Hanna Cheshire Conn Talbot Freeman Travers Edmunds Edmunds Clark Tinsdel Muskogee I. T Wawona Cal Raymond High School Portsmouth William Schaefer New York Silent Smith Julius Rosenheimer Pelham

Summer Garlands at First Baptist Children’s Day

Children’s Day program at First Baptist Church features music and recitations by students. The event opens with prayer by Rev. John Snape, includes a school greeting, numerous named recitations, a class flag service, and an address on missionary work by the pastor.

St. Mary’s School Thomas Driscoll Elizabeth Ackerman Margaret Elmer Mary Donovan Mary Sweeney Ruth Keeler Mary Griffith Teresa McDowell Louise Hannon Margaret Ray Jeannette Barrett Margaret Hurley Stella McCarthy Grace Trushel Deronda Reed Katherine Ray Margaret Hannon Annie McGurk Helen Graham Martina Quinn Charlotte Griffith Edward Heinrich Gertrude O'Laughlin Mary Gilboy First Baptist Snape Laura Smith Elizabeth Smith Ellen Mayne Reble Owens Lillian Bonnin Earl Smith the Heart Garden Helen Lewis Charles Isaacs Thelma Ellis Jessie Macom Sarah Bech Ruth Farrel Mary Owens Lillian Bonnia Margaret Bell Gala Thompson Jessie Long Elizabeth L. Smith Esther Thomas Ruth Remley Katherine Jacobson Muriel Bopp Edna K. Smith Childen Elizabeth Ross Cherries Alline Bureh Daisy Kitty Charles Waddington Chester Waddington Albert Owens Ernest Dodds Andrew Dodds Mildred Waddington Katherine Jackson Philip Williams Arthur Harris American Baptist Publication Society John Snape

Bankruptcy Court Confirms Stock Sale to Buffalo Firm

In Pittsburg the court confirmed the sale of stock to H. A. Meldrum of Buffalo and adjudged McKee and Mitchell bankrupt. Receiver 8. H. Hice and appraisers appeared, with settlement and related matters referred to Referee E. M. Underwood for action with creditors.

Buffalo McKee and Mitchell H. A. Meldrum Pittsburg H. Hice E. M. Underwood

Paris Still Heats Homes Mainly With Wood

Miss Myrtle Hughes of Neshannock avenue returns from Oberlin where she studied music and will spend the summer with her parents. John C. Putman of New Castle was here yesterday. Paris relies on wood for fuel. bakers and confectioners use little else, burning forests yearly to supply demand.

Paris France Myrtle Hughes Neshannock Avenue Oberlin John C. Putman New Castle Beaver Valley News

Bargain Banquet at First Presbyterian Church Auction

The sale offers watches diamonds jewelry silverware and all items at 50 cents on the dollar as part of Cubbison bankrupt stock at 60 Washington Street Admission 10c. Miss Ethel Harrington and Miss Lenore Harrington visit from Wallace Avenue. Alleta Thayer returns from Oberlin.

Bath State Street West North Street Worthington Avenue Washington Street Cubbison Ethel and Lenore Harrington Wallace Avenue Youngstown Alleta Thayer Oberlin

Appeal papers filed in street car Sunday operation cases

Copies of the records in the appeal of L. W. Pierce Cam Francis and W. Walls from the decision of Alderman Mayne in which he found them guilty of operating street cars on Sunday were filed at the prothonotary's office Thursday evening by Attorneys Akens Wilkison Chambers and Lockhart. The cases will be placed on the argument list at an early date.

L. W. Pierce Cam Francis W. Walls Alderman Mayne prothonotary’s _ office Akens Wilkison Chambers

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