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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1902

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King Edward Undergoes Major Operation Delays Coronation

London reports King Edward underwent a serious operation for perityphiitis in his own room. Doctors say the result satisfactory but final outcome uncertain for 48 hours. Coronation postponed and city stunned as crowds read the official bulletin.

Publishers’ Press London Edward Buckingham Palace Aldershot Windsor Buckingham Stock Exchange Treves Prince of Wales Lister Smith Laking Barlow Francis Knollys Mansion House Hia Westminster Abbey Home Secretary Westminister Abbey Laking Barlow

Pulaski Bridge Declared Safe After Inspection

County commissioners W L Mc Connell J M Wilkinson and Wm Y Gibson inspected the wooden Shenango bridge at Pulaski with expert Charles P McCleary. He deemed it safe though in need of repairs and roof floor plus arch work were recommended. Work to begin soon includes removing portions of sides to improve rail visibility from the bridge.

W. L. McConnell J. M. Wilkinson Wm. Y. Gibson Pulaski Shenango Charles P. McCleary Hickory Township McCleary

Mineral water case crush injures Milton man

T W Kennedy of Milton street was critically injured Saturday afternoon when a heavy case of mineral water slipped from his arms and fell on him. He suffered a double arm fracture and internal injuries with facial wounds. Doctors feared for his condition as he was driven home for care.

T. W. Kennedy Milton Street Kennedy

Sheriff to Sell Pittsburg Decorating Goods at Auction

Sheriff James H. Brown will expose for sale the seized paint stock and store furnishings of Pittsburg Decorating, South Mill Street Leon Deceeim proprietor. An execution issued by T Lasher claims a $900 debt against Deceeim. Auction follows Monday afternoon.

James H. Brown Pittsburg Decorating Company South Mill Street Leon Deceeim T. ¥. Lasher Deceeim

Slipped on Street Dislocates Knee in Reynolds Street

Harry Waters of Reynolds street, an employee of the Greer tin mill, slipped on South Mercer street after 11 pm. He fell and dislocated his right knee cap, needing a carriage to take him home as he cannot walk for some time.

Harry Waters Reynolds Street Greer Tin Mill South Mercer Street

Boy from Lowellville breaks arm picking cherries

A son of James Dutton from Lowellville fell from a picket fence while picking cherries and injured his arm in two places. Dr. Wogan provided surgical care.

James Dutton Lowellville Wogan

Inquest Finds Bailey Death Accidental on Rail Line

The death of H P Bailey a Pittsburg and Western brakeman was ruled accidental by a coroner's jury after an inquest held at the Dunn and Rice morgue. Witnesses testified Bailey’s foot may have wedged between a guard rail near a switch before the train passed at low speed. The verdict cited an accidental death with no intoxication or clear foul play.

H. P. Bailey Pittsburg & Western New Castle Junction BE. C. Porter Dunn & Rice Porter Thomas Cunningham Duck Bailey Cunningham W. L. Aiken News Bert Stevenson A. Winternitz D. T. Jonas W. S. Clark T. J. Garvin John G. Moore North Cedar Street Moore William, Parks South Wayne Street Parks

Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Abraham Levine

Abraham Levine of 542 Moravia Street died Wednesday at 5 30 am from injuries after being run down by a passing vehicle on Moravia Street. The child, struck while crossing near home, suffered a crushed skull and brain damage. Trepanning revealed a brain blood clot. despite removal and treatment, he weakened and died. Funeral from McGonigle morgue followed by burial at the Jewish cemetery.

Abraham Jacob Levine Moravia Street McGonigle Morgue

Damage suit begun against Baltimore and Ohio railroad

Attorneys A. W. Gardner and Charles G. Martin filed a damage action for Arsenio Epaldo seeking 500 dollars from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The wagon was struck by a P and W train at Graham's Crossing on February 27. The wagon stuck in a hole between tracks and the train collided, damaging the wagon, goods, and injuring the horse. The suit charges the railroad failed to repair the hole and the engineer was careless in not stopping.

A. W. Gardner Charles G. Martin Arsenio Epaldo Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Graham's Crossing

Pension grants for Sipe and Hughes in two towns

Jacob Sipe of Neshannock Falls receives a pension of 10 dollars per month. Edward H. Hughes of New Castle is granted a pension of 6 dollars monthly.

Jacob Sipe Neshannock Falls Edward H. Hughes New Castle

White India Lawns at STATMATER STORE listed by yard

White India Lawns priced at 12 percent ec per yard, 40 inches wide, offered at STATMATER STORE.

India

Gigantic feed wire to boost trolley power in Mahoning Valley

The Pennsylvania and Mahoning Valley company plans a huge multi strand cable to supply electricity to trolley lines from the Mahoning Valley powerhouse toward Edenburg and Niles. The flexible insulated cable is lighter and cheaper than a solid wire and will increase power delivery to Lowellville Struthers and intermediate points once installed in about a week.

Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley company#8 Youngstown Telegram Mahoning Valley Edenburg Niles Lowellville Struthers

Pinal Meeting of the Christmas Committee Ends

A special House committee probing charges against Captain Christmas over the Danish West Indies sale held its likely final meeting. Letters from Secretary White and the Copenhagen minister corroborate part of Christmas statement. He also attacked Gron over a translation of his secret resort and denied bribery or naming congress members. A report is due before adjournment.

Press Dispatch Washington House Captain Christmas Gron Congress

Tell-Tale Letters Found On Ricer Linked To Double Tragedy

Coatesville telegram reports coroner jury findings on the murder of Mrs Rachel Sahler and the death by self harm of Harry W Ricer. Letters on Ricer show engagements to Alma Lowry of Columbus Ohio and Rachel Sahler. Jury cites intoxication and temporary insanity from worry and over drinking. Sahler funeral set. Ricer to be buried in New Castle.

Coatesville George G. Meyer Rachel Sahle Harry W. Ricer Ricer Alma Lowry Columbus Rachel Sahler Stephenson

Carpenter Injured Falling From Scaffold

James Bentley, a well known carpenter, fell from a scaffold while at work on Friday afternoon. He was with two men, Harry Basters and Harry Kerr, when the scaffold loosened. Bentley and the scaffold fell. Basters and Kerr escaped by crawling along the eaves and entering a window. Bentley's injuries are not serious.

James Bentley Harry Basters Harry Kerr Bentley

Senate and House Leaders Predict Indpendence Day Session

Senator Allison and Representative Cannon said a full session on Independence Day is likely as both houses cannot finish all business before July. If they adjourn for the holiday, final adjournment may be delayed to the next week.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch Washington Allison Senate Committee On Appropriations Representative Cannon House Committee On Appropriations Congress

Departed for Long Journey by Water

William Lewis of Beaver Street sails for an extended visit visiting England and Australia. He travels from New Castle to New York by rail then transatlantic to Liverpool and on to Freemantle via the Suez canal, covering about 9000 miles with stops in Liverpool. Also advertised Black Taffeta Silk at Stritmater Store.

William Lewis Beaver Street England Australia Ed O'Brien New Castle New York Liverpool Lewis Freemantle Suez Canal

Burglars Plunder Several Third Ward Homes Overnight

Burglars hit multiple Third ward residences Monday night but left little valuables. James Dolan and John Andrews reported losses including a pocketbook with small cash, a watch, and various items. evidence suggests one or more repeat offenders used cut wire screens and matches to illuminate their quiet raids.

James Dolan Dolan Samuel Hunter John Griner Andrews Elmer Morrow Morrow Bay Street George Lewis Charles Bender South Bay Street Haus and Dewey Avenues Horner East Side North Hill

Kentuckys Northern Coal & Coke Eyes Major Plant

Frank H Buhi and P L Kimberly of Sharon plan a large coke ovens plant in eastern Kentucky after securing control of the Northern Coal and Coke company with Chicago headquarters Their holdings exceed 100000 acres and recent lab tests support extensive development The deal reportedly neared a quarter million dollars giving them near total control

Frank H. Buhi P. L. Kimberly Sharon Kentucky Alleghenies Buhl Northern Coal & Coke Company Chicago

Where New Castle Gets Some Plums From Rosemont Grower

F E Burke of Rosemont spoke in the city about his Mahoning county plum orchard. He plants about a thousand Lombard trees and has yielded up to 3 000 bushels in past years though this season may be lighter. He sells in Youngstown Sharon New Castle Beaver Falls and Warren and welcomes fall visitors to pick on the ground. Sheriff James Thomas is listed as a patron.

F. E. Burke Rosemont Mahoning County Youngstown Birke Sharon New Castle Beaver Falls Warren

Co B Sixteenth Pennsylvania to Hold Cascade Reunion

The Co B of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers plans a Cascade park reunion on Tuesday July 8 with veterans of the Spanish American War invited. A ball game between Co B and another Spanish American War unit is on the agenda with Walter S Reynolds as captain of the opposing team. Committees cover arrangements amusements and mess details with multiple named volunteers.

Co. B Pennsylvania Cascade Park Co, B Walter S. Reynolds Charles H. Young A. Martin Graham B. BE. Stevenson Charles Durant C Ed Brown Frank Strawhecker Claire Stockman Frank G. Dunlap Bert Leathers Frank Andrews John F. Genkinger Louis R. Jay Mess Wm. H. Dunlap Louis F Jay Mahlons Clark Oscar J. Hall

Mysterious Prisoner Jailed at Midnight

Sheriff receives prisoner William Tanner from Neshannock township on a midnight commitment by Syguire Thompson. It is unclear if he awaits a hearing or is sent to the September court term, with no accuser named. Oil Boiled Black Taffeta Silk offered at 37 inches wide for $1.39 per yard by STRITMATER STORE.

William Tanner James H. Brown Neshannock Township Syguire Thompson Brown Stritmater Storre

Ellwood City Native Wins $3,000 Lot in Youngstown Draw

Edward McGinley, formerly of Ellwood City, won a $3,000 lot in a Youngstown lottery after purchasing a one dollar ticket from a series. He held one of the winning numbers in the drawing.

Edward McGinley Ellwood City Youngstown

Farm Sold in Auction Between Here and Zelienople

S YY Douds sold the John W Zeigler farm between here and Zelienople for 5000 dollars cash on Monday. Four other bidders competed but Douds won the bid. Eliwood Advocate.

S. YY. Douds John W. Zeigler Here Zelienople E Squire Eliwood

Mail Steamer Ashore at Rottingdean

A mail boat running Dieppe to New Haven grounded at Rottingdean near Brighton. Three hundred passengers are being landed by tugs as rescue operations proceed.

Brighton Eng Dieppe New Haven Rottingdean

Identity of James Braden Discovered in Beaver Falls

A man found dying near Morado organ works in Beaver Falls turned up in the city jail Monday after being arrested as a vagrant. He claimed New Castle as a residence, but none named James Braden was found there. Mayor Warnock ordered his transfer out of town promptly.

James Braden Morado Organ Works Beaver Falls New Castle Seventh Ward Warnock

Car Accident In New Castle Injures Horse And Woman

A fast moving Chevrolet type car on the Ma honing Valley Electric line collided with a wagon driven by Misses Edna and Cecelia Paulin on Wilson Avenue. The horse was fatally wounded and a bystander shot it. Cecelia Paulin sustained a broken shoulder blade. The collision occurred as the wagon stopped at Cuberson’s store.

Castile Limited Mahoning Valley Electric Company Cecelia Paulin Miss Paulin

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