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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
6
Charles Ulray, reportedly son of a New York undertaker, shot Beatrice Kelly, 18, in Erie Pennsylvania, then killed himself after a pursuit by Patrolman Sargon. The two had quarrelled the previous evening.
Revelstoke police arrest a Chinese suspect matching Leon Ling in a disturbing New York case. Elsie Sigel’s funeral proceedings reveal a sordid network in Chinatown with Chu Gain and Leon Ling tied to the tragedy.
A real estate notice touts daily office hours on tLeasure avenue and urges readers to buy a lot to double their money, mentioning Fair Grounds Land Co. and listing Eli Hovis, an octogenarian of Chestnut street, as ill.
Sheriff Jesse Ferris and Under-Sheriff Walker lead a posse from Auburn to pursue vegg men who blew the Citizens National Bank safe in Locke New York. $3,800 in cash and securities were taken after a heavy explosion that shattered windows and scared residents.
Reported early to be prepared in form likely to face constitutional challenge. Sources describe widespread belief that the measure will be tested in court and struck down if enacted.
Blaine Holmes discharged and Clem Turner held for further hearing on a charge of furnishing liquor to a minor by Alderman Green. It was claimed the men furnished liquor to Joe Davis. Evidence was lacking for Holmes and only meagre for Turner.
Rev. H. S. Boyd reports three accessions to the Wurtemburg United Presbyterian church on Sunday. Communion services were held and the attendance was the largest in some time.
Mr and Mrs Leon Fink a bride and groom of this month were serenaded by friends and neighborhood children Monday evening at the home of the bride parents Sheriff and Mrs J W Waddington on Court Street. Guests played cards and children enjoyed ice cream cones late.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm for Mrs. Mary Hiler at her home corner Berger and Andrew streets. Rev J Baxter and Rev A H Jordan officiated with many friends attending. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery with pallbearers Max Case James Collingwood Charles Keith Elmer Cameron and Harry Ketzel.
The article notes twenty four bulkhead doors, each half a ton, can be closed by hydraulic power in 80 seconds from the bridge on one of the new trans Atlantic liners.
Washington report says the Wright brothers work on their aeroplane with coats off and sweat on their brows. The machine may not fly before Friday depending on wind. Engine used in the Fort Myer test will power the trials, with broken parts replaced and wings updated to buff colored cloth from England.
Sir Thomas Lipton remains hopeful of sending a challenger for the America's Cup despite the New York Yacht Club’s rejection. Lipton opposes the pure racing yacht and seeks concessions on boat size, awaiting a sign the club will accept a boat close to his preference.
Miss Lida Pomeroy of Park Avenue left Monday for Canton to join her sister Mrs J C Hanley and aunt Mrs G F Mitchell of Centerville, then departed last night for a western tour visiting Chicago Topeka Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Los Angeles Pasadena San Francisco and later principal cities of Oregon and Washington for the Seattle exposition. They expect to be away until September 1 returning by the Canadian Pacific route.
In Harrisburg on June 22, Rob ert McAfee and Henry Houck signed the recommendation for a pardon of actor James B. Gentry who was convicted of murdering actress Madge York in 1895 and sentenced to hang. His sentence was later commuted to life by Governor Hastings and Governor Stuart was expected to approve today.
The trial of novelist Broughton Brandenburg for grand larceny in the second degree over a forged Grover Cleveland article sold to the New York Times was adjourned to Thursday due to juror Terwilliger's illness. Separately Vincenzo Paglia died Monday after a short illness at age three. funeral at St Vitus church Wednesday at 9 am with burial at St Vitus cemetery.
Washington June 22. Chairman Tawney reshapes the urgent deficiency bill packing in odds and ends including 25000 for the president’s travel and a similar amount for Belgium exposition participation. He calls it the chop suey bill to reflect its dumping ground nature and says it will pass as all agree the president should travel.
Brussels reports confirm King Leopold plans a Paris residence and possible abdication with an art and furniture sale. An expert inventories the royal palace including silverware and chandeliers while Belgians condemn the idea of selling semi public property for private gain. Leopold, 74, gives no comment on future plans.
County Superintendent W. Lee Gilmore is holding examinations at the high school today for teachers of county schools lacking professional certificates. Applicants must have three years of experience and pass with an average of 85 percent, with no grade below 75 in any subject.
Harvey McKim of Wampum left Shenango Valley hospital after surgery and went home Monday afternoon. Tony Kellar, a steel mill worker, was discharged from Shenango Valley hospital and returned home in Oakland. Alex Bergland, East side resident, operated on for appendicitis, was taken home Monday afternoon in an ambulance and is nearly recovered.
Classified notice offers several houses and lots for sale: a $2400, 10 room double house on Elmwood Avenue Oakland. a $1200, large 5 room cottage with garden on Spring Street Union Township. an $2000, 8 room hardwood finished house on West End Seventh Ward. a $5500 buff brick home on North Hill near the line with terms available. Also advertises rental service, fire insurance, and a “For Rent” list.
In the Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Court, trustee J. W. Rhodes will auction on July 1, 1909 at 10 a.m. the real estate of Harry Rosenblum in New Castle, consisting of Parcel 1 a two story brick property on East Long Avenue with mortgages of $3,668.39 and Parcel 2 an 85 by 150 foot lot on Sampson Street with no improvements. The sale includes unpaid book accounts at 60 East Long Avenue. Terms require 10 percent down and balance in cash upon court confirmation. Attorneys W. D. Wallace and auctioneer R. P. Pomeroy.
Coroner Cox has no clues to the infant's parentage found along Big Run by three boys Sunday. Further investigation is underway and an inquest will be held as soon as evidence is secured.
William Zimmerman of Youngstown visited relatives Sunday. Bert Camblin photographed about 21 village children. A strawberry and ice cream festival is set for Tuesday evening on the United Presbyterian church lawn. Mr and Mrs Charles Baird will be honored at a dinner Wednesday at Mrs Ira Baird’s home in Hillsville. Miss Jennie Gibson Miss Welker Joseph Gibson Edwin Miller and Raymond Clark attended Children’s Day exercises at Petersburg Sunday.
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