Davis trial hears Laird recount Carnes death and Zelienople trip
L Vere Laird testified in the Dr T J Blackwood case alleging Mrs Florence Carnes died after medical treatment. Doctors and witnesses described visits to Zelienople and New Castle, with blood poisoning as the cause and disputes over diagnosis and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Blackwood
L. Vere Laird
Florence Elizabeth Carnes
Dr. Blackwood
Laird
Mrs. Carnes
Santa Gabe
Porter
Aiken
Young
H. J. Ralston
Harmony
J. Norman Martin
S. E. Ralston
Zelienople
J. H. Ralston
Alderman Morrison
Blackwood
John Launter
Margaret Druschel
Leon Bhame
Eicholtz
New Castle
Commonwealth
Wright Brothers Near Ready For Government Aeroplane Tests
The Wright brothers near completion of a new aeroplane for government tests at Fort Myer after extending the testing period by a month. Changes include lighter fabric wing covers and shorter propeller gearing. Orville Wright notes the extension accounts for possible bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffles
Wrights
Fort Myer
Gen. Allen
Orville Wright
Beveridge Attacks Tobacco Trust In Senate Speech
Senator Beveridge of Indiana denounces the tobacco trust and the Senate finance committee in a vigorous address. He cites tax comparisons with England and France, outlines trust profits from 1898 to 1908, and accuses the trust of dominating manufacturing wholesale and retail sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Senate
the Great Tobacco Trust
United Press
Washington
Tobacco Trust
Senate Finance Committee
House
Finance Committee
United States
England
France
Department of Commerce and Labor
Local man honored by pharmacists at state convention
John C. Wallace of Wallace avenue was elected president of the Pennsylvania State Pharmaceutical Association as the group meets at Bedford Springs. The convention gathers several hundred pharmacists, and Wallace travels from New Castle to Bedford Springs for the session, returning Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wallace
State Association At
Bedford Springs
Wallace Avenue
Pennsylvania State Pharmaceutical Association
Pennsylvania ‘Association
Wallace
New Castle
County Committee Set To Meet For Organization
Republican county committee leader W. W. Stevenson calls a Saturday 2 PM meeting at the court house to organize and fill vacancies left by precincts that failed to elect committeemen. Stevenson seeks re election. Poister of Ellwood City may or may not run again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
Court House
Stevenson
F. E. Poister
Ellwood City
Poister
Water Pressure Low on West Side Cited by City Officials
Councilman John Rae reports critically low water pressure on Greenwood avenue while fire committee members plan to press the water company. A special committee of Warner Bleakley and Rae will meet with the utility to request opening gates further south to improve supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Avenue
John Rae
Sixth Ward
O’brien
Messrs Warner, Bleakley and Rae
Mr Raffles Narrow Escape Caper Prompts Chase in Washington
The Mysterious Mr Raffles of the New Castle News issues a lure for readers to catch him for a $25 prize. He details tonight’s plan from 7:30 to 9 in Washington street Love and Megown’s drug store to the Airdome and warns that only three days remain to win the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Airdome
Mr. Raffles
New Castle News
The
Love & Megown
Beaver Valley Presbytery Observes Church Centennial
Beaver Valley presbytery met at Neshannock United Presbyterian Church on the Harlansburg road for routine business. The church’s 100th anniversary was celebrated with hundreds attending, and Dr. R. G. Ferguson was to deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Valley
Actress reports theft at Airdome dressing room
Estelle Morton, the actress performing this week at the Airdome theatre, told police that during Wednesday night’s performance someone entered her dressing room and stole money, money orders, a pawn ticket, toilet articles, and other personal property valued at dollars. Police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Morton
Airdome Theatre
Resignation of New Wilmington Bank President J H Porter
J H Porter longtime president and major stockholder resigns from the New Wilmington Bank and sells his holdings. He plans to move with his wife to Seattle for an extended period with possible western relocation and returns to serve as postmaster for one year if he stays. His son Carl Porter plays for the Nocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Porter
New Wilmington Bank
Seattle
Porter
West
New Wilmington
Mr. Porter
Carl Porter
Nocks
Suit to Recover Mine Damage and Royalty Balance
G. G. Ingham and Gomer E. Ingham sue Frank H. Douthitt for 5562.04 in Wayne township coal mine lease damages. They allege removal of props and mine deterioration amid unpaid royalties. Estimated mine damage totals 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Ingham
Gomer E. Ingham
Frank H. Douthitt
Wayne Township
Douthitt
Alauda club picnic hosts Miss Wilson in San Antonio
Miss Marguerite Wilson of San Antonio held the favored place at the Alauda club picnic in the park. Supper was served in the grove and guests planned to attend the summer theater. Mrs. W E Brown of Walnut street, visiting the country on the Harmony line, will entertain the Tennis club next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Wilson
San Antonio
Tex
Alauda Club
W. EB. Brown
Walnut Street
Harmony Line
Heavy Cost For Repairs on Fire Department Building
The Central fire department building needs 1800 for repairs to restore it to good condition. At the next council meeting two options will be shown: repair or erect a new structure. Architect Foulk reported the likely cost and the property committee referred the matter to councils for a decision. The committee also recommended moving the Croton fire apparatus to the Riverside livery stable during the Pittsburg street bridge construction to protect the East side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Department
Foulk
Croton
Riverside
Pittsburg Street
Chinese, Japanese suspects tied to Elsie Sigel case in 1907
Cleveland police watch baggage tied to Leon Ling after a Chinese man left a trunk and suitcase in Schenectady and sent them on. Auburn officers arrest a Japanese student at the seminary who resembled Leon Ling. New York reports Chung Sin’s changing story about Elsie Sigel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
Schenectady
N. Y
Kohler
Batchelor
Weeden
Lake Shore
Leon Ling
New York Central
Auburn
William L. Leon
Elsie Sigel
Murray
Auburn Theological Seminary
Leon
New York
Chung Sin
Elsie
Chung
Jesse Henry
Chu Gain
Port Arthur
Ward
Gain
Pittsburgh Architect Alleges Bribe Offer in Jail Steel Contract
In Baltimore a heated board of awards session over the city jail steel contract saw Jail Board President Bonsal charging bribery. Bonsal cited an affidavit by F. C. Sauer of Pittsburgh alleging a Cleveland firm offered a payoff to substitute steel. Preston faced accusations of overstepping authority in changing steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Board of Awards
Bonsal
Preston
F. C. Sauer
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Death records for Britton, Seamans, and infant Feraone
Death notices list Mrs. William H. Britton of 1 West Avenue, Mrs. Annie Seamans of Northumberland Pa, and infant Feraone of 65 Center. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Britton
West Avenue
Annie Seamans
Northumberland
Kissing and Hugging Not in AGT Today
A terse program note states that kissing and hugging were not featured in AGT today. The update clarifies what performances were included and which acts were excluded from this episode.
Wallace Allen Awarded Post With Western Electric in Chicago
Wallace Allen of Neshannock Avenue leaves next Monday for Chicago where he has accepted a good position with the Western Electric Telephone company. He graduates this month after a four year course in the electrical engineering department of the State College and is an alumnus of New Castle High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Allen
Neshannock Avenue
Chicago
Western Electric Telephone Company
The
State College
Allen
New Castle
Infant Ferrone Dies at Center Street Home
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Ferrone of 65 Center Street died today from infantile troubles. Burial planned at St Vitus Cemetery, likely Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Feraone
Center Street
St. Vitus’ Cemetery
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Wright Broo
Aeroplane
Fort Myer Parade
Lieut. Selfridge
New Castle Water Company
Alauda
Chung Sin Again
Dustig
Farnum
Katherine Clemmons Gould
PGH
John S. Oursler
H. K. Gregory
H. M. Wirsing
Capt
J. W. Cunningham
Slippery Rock Creek
Dustin Farnum
Mrs. Gould
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