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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1907

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Harman Nominated by Democrats to Lead Ticket

Columbia County man Harman is named by the Democratic party to head the ticket for state treasurer without opposition.

Columbia County

Capitol Scandal Dominates Pennsylvania Democratic Convention

At Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Democratic convention centered on the capitol scandal with speeches denouncing graft. John G Harmon of Columbia County was nominated for state treasurer by acclamation amid applause for Governor Stuart and Berry's leadership. The small gathering adjourned sine die after adopting a reform platform.

Press Dispatch Harrisburg John G. Harman Columbi County Lyceum Theatre Capitol Charles H. Donnelly William H. Berry Delaware County P. Gray Meek Center County George M. Lewis Allegheny County Berry Stuart Pennsylvania Arthur G. Dewalt Lehigh County Republican Party Seibert Potter William J. Bryan W. T. Creasy Columbia County John F. Flynn Elk Harman

City Epworth League Meeting Set at Croton Church

The monthly meeting of the City Epworth League will be held Thursday evening at the Croton Avenue Methodist Church. Rev. J. C. McDonald, pastor of the Epworth Church, will be the speaker.

Epworth League Union Croton Avenue Methodist Church J. C. McDonald Epworth Church

Body of 8 year old found dead in New York coal bin

Viola Boylan was found in a Second Avenue coal bin with cuts and signs of brutal abuse. Police seek an Italian former employee who threatened the child and disappeared days earlier as they investigate a murder suspected to cover another crime.

New York Viola Boylan Second Avenue Viola

Speaker McClain Visits New Castle for Social Week

Frank McClain of Lancaster County Speaker of the House and wife arrived in New Castle as guests of ex Lieutenant Governor Brown. They will stay several days and attend a series of social events. No political significance is attached to the visit, which is for a summer vacation social with Mr. Brown.

Frank McClain Lancaster County House of Representatives Brown

Reverend Brady Leaves St. Marys For Dawson Parish

Rev. Philip Brady, who has served five years as assistant priest at St. Marys, departed Wednesday for Dawson Pa to serve at Sacred Heart church. He leaves New Castle with best wishes from many friends. His successor, Rev. J Sharp, will arrive in the city Saturday.

Philip Brady St. Mary's Dawson, Pa

Joseph Hughes in Critical Condition at Home

Joseph Hughes of Milton Street, father of City Controller Lyman C. Hughes, is in critical condition at his home with cancer of the face. His condition has worsened in recent days and is feared to be fatal.

Joseph Hughes Milton Street Lyman C. Hughes

Soldiers Reunion Held At Mercer County

Lawrence county residents attend the annual Civil War soldiers reunion in Mercer county. The event began at 10 am with speeches and continues through the day with remarks from local veterans and organizers.

Mercer Lawrence County Mercer County

Reverend F J Eger to the Jamestown Exposition

Reverend F J Eger of St Joseph's Church and his cousin Attorney Gill of Sioux City have left for a trip to the Jamestown Exposition. Gill has been visiting in New Castle for some time.

F. J. Eger St. Joseph's Church Attorney Gill Sioux City Gill New Castle

Rockefellers and Others Subpoenaed to Testify in Chicago

U S District Judge Landis orders subpoenas for thirteen Standard Oil officials and related figures to appear July 6 in Chicago. John D Rockefeller among those summoned, following a denial by attorney John S Miller to provide requested financial information about the oil trust.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch Chicago Standard Oil Company John D. Rockefeller U.S Landis Union Chicago and Alton Railroad Standard Oil John S. Miller

Premature 41H Celebration Accidental Shooting Injures Polish Laborer

Joseph Kolelek a Polish laborer residing at 434 Creston avenue near the Shenango tin mill was shot about 8 o clock Thursday morning. The revolver belonged to a fellow boarder and went off while two men cleaned it for the Fourth. Kolelek was wounded in the left groin and thigh but is expected to recover. He was taken to the hospital after Dr Long Knoll responded to the scene.

Joseph Kolelek Creston Avenue Shenango Holelek Eholelek

Harvard Yale Varsity Race Postponed by Rough Water

NEW LONDON Conn June 27 At 12 30 it was announced the Harvard Yale varsity race postponed to 6 30 p m or later due to rough water and whitecaps threatening the eight shells. Wind may ease by sunset and the varsity could race tonight but freshmen and four oared events may wait until tomorrow.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch New London

Fire Alarm System Struggles With Recurring False Alarms

City electrician Devlin and assistants search for a short circuit blamed for numerous false fire alarm bells since Sunday. A fault on one circuit remains elusive, causing persistent nuisance and multiple alarms.

Devlin

Heston Lets Contract for Eight Room Edison Avenue House

R C Heston has awarded a contract to build an eight room brick house on Edison Avenue. The structure will use buff brick and include all modern improvements.

RE. C. Heston Edison Avenue

Prisoners Sent to Workhouse From County Jail

Deputy Sheriff Frank Waddington and assistants escorted five prisoners to the workhouse Thursday morning. Mabel Gibson, held since Christmas, was sentenced to six months for being an inmate of a disorderly house. Albert Hays received ninety days for cheating a boarding house keeper and was noted as the man who escaped from Alderman Green's office. Hugh McMutrie faces eight months for assault and battery. Harry Cosse serves six months for larceny, and Bob Kane ninety days for larceny.

Frank Waddington Warhouse Mabel Gibson Albert Hays Hays Alderman Green Hugh McMutrie Harry Cosse Bob Kane

Stamping Works to Resume Friday at New Castle Plant

After several days of shutdown the New Castle stamping works will resume full operations Friday morning. Machinery repairs have been completed and all employees should report at the usual hour. The plant will be closed for one day on July 4.

New Castle

Leetonia Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Cascade Today

About 1000 residents arrived in two special trains over the Pennsylvania to Cascade park for a Leetonia concert band organized picnic. They will spend the day at the park enjoying the outing.

Cascade Leetonia Pennsylvania Cascade Park

Traction Line to Add More Street Cars Between Cities

Due to increased business between Youngstown and Sharon, extra street cars will be placed into service. Service between Hubbard and New Castle will remain unchanged.

Youngstown Sharon Hubbard New Castle

Verdictal Clash in Loving Trial Silent on Drug Claim

At Houston Virginia June 27 Judge Barksdale ruled evidence about Miss Loving being drugged and ruined by Theodore Estes cannot be admitted. Prosecution witnesses testified Judge Loving was high tempered and sane, while defense seeks to show insanity. The case moves toward expert insanity testimony after a court recess.

Publishers’ Press Dispatch Houston Judge Loving Judge Barksdale Miss Loving Theodore Estes T. H. McGinnis Lovingston W. M. Dawson J. O. Loving

Diflock Fined for Trespassing After Junction Strike

Frank Diflock alleged leader of a Lawrence Junction strike was fined $5 and costs by Alderman Fulkers after a trespass hearing. Diflock and five others were discharged by Pennsylvania after a wage dispute and ordered off grounds. he refused and clashed with Detective Patterson, leading to arrest by Captain Gastinger.

Frank Diflock Lawrence Junction Alderman Fulkers Diflock The Pennsylvania Patterson Gastinger

Teachers Meeting At Greensburg July Second Through Fourth

The State Teachers association will hold its annual meeting in Greensburg on July 2 3 and 4. Rev J D Moffatt president of Washington and Jefferson college is a leading program participant. Prominent educators from across the state are expected to attend.

John D. Rockefeller J. A. Moffatt W. H. Cowan William Rockefeller G. W. Stahl H. H. Rogers John D. Archbald W. H. Titford CGC N. Pratt A. P. Towe Charles T. White H. E B. Felton Fred A. Wann Felton State Teachers’ Association Greensburg J. D. Moffatt Washington and Jefferson College

George Snezik Found Guilty on Assault Charge

George Snezik had a hearing before Alderman Williams for assault and battery brought by Ignatz Tabitz. He was fined $1 and costs. On a separate charge of disorderly conduct by Amelia Wenehick, Snezik paid the costs.

George Snezik Alderman Williams Ignatz Tabitz Amelia Wenehick

Arrests in Pittsburg for sidewalk spitting enforcement

In Pittsburg police and health officers arrested about one hundred people for spitting on sidewalks. The arrests covered all races and stations as authorities patrolled downtown streets and presented offenders to a magistrate.

Pittsburg

Weather outlook for western Pennsylvania

For western Pennsylvania expect a fair night and Friday with warmer temperatures tonight in the northern portion and further warming on Friday.

Pennsylvania North Portion

Murderer Declared the Governor Harmed Him Testimony

Boise Idaho June 27 Cross examination resumes in the William Haywood murder trial. W F Davis recalls Orchard saying Steunenberg made him a pauper and would get even. Dr McGee and Mrs Lottie Day are held for questioning. if Orchard was in Wallace on July 19 it undermines his Denver claim.

Boise Ida William Haywood Steunenberg W. F. Davis Davis Orchard Bill Easterly Parker Senator Borah Ro Qutcheon McGee

Postmaster at Mt Jackson Resigns Amid Appointment Push

James Dunnan resigns as postmaster of Mt Jackson after saying the duties take too much time. A petition supports D W Houk for the job, Houk recently a resident on Florence avenue and now in Mt Jackson's merchantile business. The Mt Jackson office has changed hands four or more times as rural routes reduced business.

James Dunnan Jackson D. W. Houk Dunnan Houk Florence Avenue Mt. Jackson

Officer Haid Makes Remarkable Arrest Record

Police officer Haid has arrested 24 offenders in under four weeks. Though early in his service, he shows veteran skill in pursuing suspicious characters and safeguarding the public as a rising member of the force.

Haid

Italians Play at Niles Sunday For Purse

The New Castle Italian baseball club travels to Niles CO for a Sunday game with a $75 purse. The Italian club has shown good form this season and defeated several strong amateur clubs in the region. A large turnout from this city will accompany the team.

New Castle Niles, CO Niles

Pulaski Merchants Plan Picnic at Conneaute Lake

All Pulaski and West Middlesex merchants plan an outing at Conneaute Lake on August 9. A special train will be provided over the Pennsylvanian line.

Pulaski West Middlesex Conneaute Lake Penns

Eddie Morris to Visit Old Country

Eddie Morris a roller in mill has been granted all leave of absence from duties and will travel abroad to visit the old country. The action reflects a personal furlough arranged through employers and local authorities. He is expected to return after a defined leave period pending final arrangements.

Eddie Morris Old Country

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City Epworth League McLain Rev. Brady New Parish Jamestown Exposition Shenango and Mahoning Valleys Norman N. Rogers New Castle, Pa Rockefellers Rogers Joseph Ekolelek Acciden Harvard Yale Fine Residence Charles Masten Rochester, Pa Barksdale Estes Neitehr Moyer Haywood Pettibone Publishers’ Press Mr. Jackson
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