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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
14
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The Marquette verdict draws sharp attorney debate over jury sympathy and evidence handling. Critics target women who aided law enforcement as reformers while praising their motives. Prosecution notes the case shows enforcement success despite a not guilty verdict, urging continued public service by citizens in crime reporting.
Letters of administration in the estate of Clarence J. Shakely of Ellwood City were granted to C. C. Robinson on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Shakely was a partner in the Rupert & Shakely store of Ellwood City.
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Health officials battle a rapid spread of smallpox as seven cases appear outside the city, with new infections in Neshannock township. One patient, Harry Brown, remains in critical condition at the detention hospital while others, including a five year old in Fulton street, are quarantined at home.
A collection of quips and phrases on everyday life, money, appearances, and social quirks. It lampoons manners, wit, and small social observations with humor aimed at domestic life, work, and mischief, including comments on German law, Kansas harvests, and Irish bovines.
Miss Catherine Elliott of New Wilmington and Miss Edith Wright of Slippery Rock have been elected as teachers in the South Sharon schools. Jordan's store at Harlansburg will close July 4.
About 60 attended Tuesday evening for Rigel Court No 9 Tribe of Ben Hur. Four candidates were initiated and officers elected for the coming term. Fr ank J. Smith named chief with William J. Cottam as past chief and Charles Handel as judge. Mrs Nancy Evans taught, Mrs Minnie B. VanGorder keeper of tribute, Francis Mershimer captain, David Gibson guide, Mrs Elizabeth Kellart inner gate keeper, Mr Wilkinson outer gate keeper, Dr W G Wilson trustee 18 months, Mrs Minnie Hockey pianist, B K Coulter scribe. Mrs Maud Coulter fainted from heat but recovered. She was cared for and later improved.
Charles R. Richardson was convicted in criminal court of conspiring to bribe councilmen to pass the Pittsburg and Tube City Railroad franchise ordinance. He faced a second count after an acquittal on the first. Prosecutors said Richardson furnished $70,000 to C. 38. Cameron, who headed the railroad, funds later vanished and led to further convictions.
The Order of Independent Americans held its annual officer election Tuesday evening. Elected to office were Councilor David Price, Vice councilor Reece Price, Recording secretary Frank M. Jones, Assistant recording secretary John Anderson, Financial secretary Jos Rice, Treasurer John Shiner, Conductor W. C. Hess, Inside sentinel George Briggs, Outside sentinel Elmer Weisse, Chaplain Joseph Showalter, and Trustee J. A. Anderson.
Methdist Episcopal ministers in the Pittsburg conference plan to station a resident bishop in Pittsburg after the general conference in Baltimore next May. The idea, started by Smoky City divines, would place the nearest bishop’s residence in Philadelphia Cincinnati or Buffalo, and local ministers are expected to welcome the change.
The Mahoningtown Bank Limited receiver will pay a 20 percent dividend on valid claims from July 1 to July 16 1907 at the bank. Depositors must present bank books or certificates for comparison. After July 16 the bank business continues at 502-505 Lawrence Savings and Trust building New Castle Pa under Receiver Rufus C McKinley.
A semi annual ribbon sale is announced for June 27 at McComb's. The notice invites customers to attend and enjoy food and drink as part of the event.
James Paden, 73, a prominent Pulaski township farmer and longtime overseer of the poor, died at his home after lunch Tuesday. He complained of chest pain and collapsed following a brief illness. survived by wife Mary Ann McFarland, son Harvey, two daughters Mrs. Robert MacClenahan and Mrs. Alfred Allison, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the family residence, with burial in Deer Creek cemetery.
Pleasant surprise for Rev J E Campbell and his wife of the Third United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg. About 40 men with two teams graded the parsonage yard, saving at least $400 in church funds, then hosted a supper for roughly 100 attendees at the church.
The Y M C A camp near Harbor Bridge is named Camp Sankey in honor of Ira D. Sankey, donor of the local association building. It sits within a mile of King's Chapel Methodist church where the evangelist was converted and houses about 25 inmates in a flourishing, protective harboring site.
Andrew Larson, 71, of Springfield township, Akron Ohio, died yesterday from a self-inflicted wound. He reportedly sought to ease rheumatism pain by bloodletting and accidentally struck an artery, causing fatal bleeding before aid could arrive. Relatives say the act was unintended, a tragic result of his illness.
Patterson Stationery Company announces a June 26 bulletin offering fireworks from 1 oz to 4 lbs, roman candles, Chinese crackers, brass cannons, balloons, cap pistols, and more. Also promoting Eastman Kodaks, Spalding sporting goods, and wholesale fireworks from 65 East Washington Street New Castle.
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