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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
7
A 4 a.m. robbery at 8. M. Shaner on Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, netted jewelry clothing money and papers. Police expect bloodhounds to aid the hunt while footprints nine and a half inches long on a fresh porch paint help establish entry.
Report notes marks on windows at the Perry Kelly and George Rouse residences near the Shaner home indicating attempted entry. The discovery follows a loss earlier tied to the same suspect, suggesting a pattern of attempted burglaries in the area.
City Commissioner Joseph Gilmore returned after ten days visiting Philadelphia New York and other eastern points. He attended University of Pennsylvania commencement where son Claire Gilmore graduated from the dental school. He will remain in Philadelphia for six more weeks and plans to open an office in New Castle.
Sheriff Terry was told to call on Georgia militia if demonstrations arise near the prison farm housing Leo M. Frank. Governor Slaton pledged state troops at first sign of violence though no mob action occurred. Militia remained limited at the governor’s country home as threats against Jews in nearby areas prompted protective appeals. Isidor Rosenthal survived injuries after leaping from a second story window to escape a mob.
Prisoners sentenced by Judge Porter on Wednesday were moved this morning. Sheriff Carl Johnston took the workhouse inmates James Russell six months Harry Russell five months Sam Frank eleven months and Jim Sanfelice six months. Deputy Sheriff Whaley transferred penitentiary prisoners Edward Young four years James Toy one year and Angelli Auslli two years. Carl Gaston deputized and sent Willis Williams to the reform atory at Huntingdon.
Stocks came under heavy pressure in New York with widespread selling. Canadian Pacific slid to a new low since 1908 at 147. United States Steel Common opened higher then fell to 60. United States Rubber dropped to 59 1 4. Goodrich Rubber eased to 51 amid large block offerings. About 50,100 shares changed hands.
Gold and silver mines that have operated for over three centuries remain the principal resources of the Mexican state San Luis Potosi, underscoring the long standing mining industry.
President Wilson spends first day of rest with Col. E. M. House in Roslyn. He plans to travel to Cornish New Hampshire for Independence Day observances. The two men hold an off the record conference before Wilson enjoys golf and awaits departure on the Federal Express to the summer White House. Dr Grayson accompanies the party and motion pictures are noted as teaching hygiene to Filipinos.
The Russian brigantine Lea of Finland bound from New Brunswick to Norway in ballast was sunk by a German submarine 50 miles southeast of Fair Isle Shetland Islands. Torpedo and shell fire failed to sink the vessel bombs were used later the submarine rescued the crew by transferring them to a Danish steamer.
Police had little to do on circus night with no arrests. A handful of offenders were taken into custody for brief holds and discharged by acting Mayor Ramsey. One man was arrested for riding a bicycle on the Beaver street sidewalk, not jailed, and ordered to report today.
Walt Mills claims a man’s marriage status is revealed by how he shuts a door. The remark reflects a humorous domestic observation and social attitudes of the period.
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