No Mission Watch for Pennypacker and Old News Folly
A reader possesses a copy of the New York Sun’s first issue from September 3, 1838. The article recalls the paper’s tiny four-page format, scarce news, heavy ad content, and light editorial presence. It notes August hotel bustle, rare crime reporting, a court-or-family tone, and old-time manners, concluding that newspapers have improved since Pennypacker era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kimball
South Pine Street
New York Sun
Hudson
Atlantic
Building Big Fence Around Tin Plants Sparks Labor Talk
Tin workers and others discuss leaked plans to erect a tall eight foot fence around Shenango tin plant with stout posts. The move coincides with wage talks ahead of the Pittsburg conference, with workers seeking a 22 percent rise. Superintendent Pyle would not confirm details or extend the fence to Greer mill. The barrier would run along the eastern and southern sides, aimed at preventing intruders and emergencies, as the adage goes in time of peace prepare for war.
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Pittsburg
Shenango
Pyle
Greer Mill
Shenango Mill
Man Charged With Destroying Note After Hearing
After a hearing before Alderman Morrison, M. I. Reno was bound over on a charge of wilfully destroying a valuable security. The accusation states he maliciously destroyed a promissory note, as brought by Norman L. Reed.
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Morrison
M. I. Reno
Norman L. Reed
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as ten times easier for curing coughs croup whooping cough and bronchial complaints by opening the bowels. It claims gentle bowel movement expulses cold and features red clover blossom and honey bee on the bottle sold at Paisley's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Kennedy's
Paisley
Rosewell Waite Demands Weapons From Mayor After Shootings
Rosewell Waite and cousin Luther Bryant confronted Mayor Hainer Monday night seeking the weapons seized by authorities following the Skidmore and Atkinson shooting. Waite’s Savage rifle Winchester and Smith & Wesson revolver were held by police. Bryant presented a formal order directing delivery. Mayor Hainer handed over the arsenal to Bryant who signed a receipt, Waite being entitled to the weapons upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosewell Waite
Luther Bryant
Hainer
Skidmore
Atkinson
Waite
Watte
Bryant
Police
Wait
Heat Fatal to Four Month Old Baby in City
The first heat related death this summer occurred Sunday evening when a four month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Petrella at 402 South Mill Street died after developing a high fever. A physician attributed the death to heat, with Coroner J R Cox and Funeral Director McGonigle confirming. The day had reached near ninety degrees during the afternoon, and the heat was enough to prove fatal at the Petrella home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Petrella
No. 402
South Mill Street
J. R. Cox
McGonigle
John Lewis Named Executor of Relative's Will in California Case
The will of E. R. Lewis filed for probate in Youngstown directs Martha Goldner to receive 159 dollars and Mary Green 75 dollars while dbaran Lewis gets 1 dollar. Executors John H. Lewis of New Castle and Samuel Goldner of Youngstown must sell two Youngstown properties and, after bequests, divide the residue one third to Mrs. Anna Lewis and two thirds to Thomas K. Lewis of Wales. If Thomas K. Lewis cannot be located within six months, the two thirds share goes to Mrs. Lewis in addition to the one third already bequeathed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Lewis
California
Youngstown
Martha Goldner
Mary Green
Dbaran Lewis
John H. Lewis
New Castle
Samuel Goldner
Anna Lewis
Thomas
Whalen Sentenced for Lowellville Robbery and Reformatory Record
Spider Whalen also known as Edward Whalen pleaded guilty to robbing John Lomax in Lowellville on July 8 1902 and to a prior Youngstown charge. He received one year in the reformatory for the first offense and five years after admitting to assaulting and robbing a fellow inmate after returning to Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spider” Whalen
Edward Whalen
John Lomax
Lowellville
Youngstown
Reformatory
Lomax
Kenency
Canal Surveyors Review Work From Niles to Pittsburg
A party of ten surveyors employed by the canal commission are quartered at the St. Charles hotel. They worked westward as far as Niles Ohio and are now returning to Pittsburg for a rough review of the survey work.
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Canal Commission
St. Charles Hotel
Niles, O
Pittsburg
Man Mauled by enraged bull in Shenango township barn
J Hillary McClure, 60, was attacked by a bull while alone in a Shenango township barn at noon. Horn punctured his side, four ribs broken and right lung pierced. He seized the bull’s nose ring to escape, was found unconscious, and taken to Sutton’s hospital in critical condition. His wife and two children await updates as doctors fight shock and injuries. William Y Gibson accompanied him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Y. Gibson
Shenango Township
J. Hillary McClure
McClure
Bat
Has
Sutton
Ared
Gibson
Dog Prisoners Released After Pound Breakin
Fully 30 canine prisoners rescued from the dog pound late Saturday night by Doge Catcher Young. Three youths broke in, with Tony Fare a 15 year old Italian boy of George street arrested and kept in the women’s city prison. He woke early and talked, naming Carl Sangio and Ruffic George as accomplices who may also be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Tony Fare
George Street
Women's Department
Hainer
Tony
Carl Sangio
Ruffic George
Murder Attempt Stirs Sharon. Two Italians Held
A violent cutting affray late Sunday at South Sharon left danger of murder. An Italian suspect fled toward the city prompting Sharon police to alert local officers. Policeman Norris arrested Louis Jobe, an Italian fitting the description, about 1:30 AM. A second Italian was detained then released after alibis showed they were in town all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sharon
Sharon
Norris
Louis Jobe
Funeral Held For Rev Mills Mother In Croton
Rev 8 L Mills pastor of the Croton church reports the death of his aged mother Kev due to injuries from a fall. She died Thursday morning. funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon at o clock. Rev Mills and his wife will return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Mills
Croton Church
Johnstown
Kev. Mills
Warrant Issued for Dog Catcher Over Animal Cruelty
Alderman Kearney, on the recommendation of Humane Officer John C. Haas, issued a warrant for the arrest of Dog Catcher Yours. The charge alleges cruelty to animals for confining dogs in a small sun exposed wooden pen causing great heat agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Kearney
John C. Haas
Young
New Castle Butcher Change In Mingo Market
Frank Herron and Hays Sanders purchase the Edward McNeal butcher shop on Commercial Street in Mingo from McCoy and McCann and will take possession July 1. Herron, a former Steubenville resident, has run a meat business in New Castle, Pennsylvania for several years.
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Frank Herron
Hays Sanders
McCoy and McCann
Hedward McNeal
Commercial Street
Mingo
Mr. Herron
Steubenville
New Castle
Ohio River and Lake Erie canal project begins spring
Work on the Ohio river and Lake Erie canal starts next spring with initial digging near Beaver, heading north through New Castle. Construction delays avoided this fall, thawed ground by April or May allows uninterrupted work. The canal from Beaver to Pittsburg will use nine foot water, aiding boat traffic. At Cleveland, the Ohio and Pennsylvania Ship Canal was organized and began preliminary work. Project cost estimated at 25 million dollars, funded mainly by Pittsburg capitalists. James H. Cassidy elected president and Charles I Lang secretary treasurer after talks with George M Lehman. Route in Ohio designated through Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula, northern terminus at Ashtabula, not Cleveland.
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Ohio River
Lake Erie Canal
Beaver
New Castle
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Ohio and Pennsylvania Ship Canal
James H. Cassidy
Corgressman Burton
Charles I. Lang
Lang
George M. Lehman
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Omds
Mahoning
Trumbull
Ashtabula
Celeland
Grocers and Butchers Plan Wednesday Half Holidays
City stores to close Wednesday afternoons from June 1 through September 1 to give workers a respite from hot weather and Saturday night shifts. The move began with the South New Castle Retail Grocers Association and may spread to other merchants. Eight half days in total are planned for the summer. Customers reportedly accept the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South New Castle
Seventh Ward
Witchcraft Alleged: Sabbatina Charlenga Faces Peace Charge
Sabbatina Charlenga was arrested Monday on four counts of surety of the peace for vowing to kill Mrs Maia Matteo, whom he blames for his children's illnesses. He posted bail for a hearing next Thursday afternoon after the incident near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Matteo
Sabbatina
Boys Accused of Stealing Fruit
An information was filed yesterday before Alderman Ranney by James Vlahos, proprietor of a confectionery store, charging five boys Morris Miller Will Waltker Horatio Powell Joseph Roup and Will Davis with larceny. A hearing will follow. Vlahos says the boys stole bananas and fruit on several occasions. Other shopkeepers report similar losses and the prosecution aims to stop the practice. Two boys have already appeared in court and more arrests are expected.
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Ranney
James Vlahos
Morris Miller
Will Waltker
Horatio Powell
Joseph Roup
Will Davis
Vlahos
West Pittsburg Nine Seeking Honors
A stroke team has formed at West Pittsburg and will face the M. M. team of New Castle on Saturday afternoon at home. A 200d game is expected with Foley and Rowland handling the battery for West Pittsburg. The lineup includes Rowland Brown Foley Riley p Me Masters Week I f Wepmer McDade Shinler Ve Brown and others as they seek additional games with Friendship A C West Side A C or Eclipse A C of New Castle.
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West Pittsburg
New Castle
Foley
Rowland
West Pittsborg
A. C
West Side A. C
Eclipse A. C
T. C. Brown
Maunager
R. Brown
Ord
Riley
Me Masters
Ang
Wepmer
McDade
Shinler
Brown
Fairmont Woman Fined and Imprisoned on Disturbance Charge
Riza Hays of Fairmont West Virginia was fined an amount shown as a placeholder and given 30 days in jail for disturbing a Sunday school and resisting officers. On the separate charge she was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to one year. Officers were driven off with a gun when first attempting arrest.
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Riza Hays
Fairmont
W. Va
Mays
For Sale General Store Location in Butler Pa
For sale is a general store listing a test business location in Butler Pennsylvania with address P O Box 523 and a numeric code 232124 714. The item reads as a postal sale notice from a state business listing and preserves the location entity Butler Pa.
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P. O
Butler
Wanted Good Home for a Day Four Years Old
Wanted a sober industrious couple with no children to provide a permanent home for a four year old child. The ad seeks a midlife or elderly couple in a stable, childfree situation to care for the child in a good home. Address Box 122 Slip peryroch Pateas 101s.
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Cogent
Burglary case Against Dunn Remains Unsolved
Charles Dunn, jailed on burglary charges tied to an attempted entry at Dr. R. E. Redmond of North Jefferson Street, faces continued hearings after disclosures of wounds to his face and conflicting statements about being shot. Petersburg and Cleveland ties surface as authorities seek clarity on the case.
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Charles Dunn
R. E. Redmond
North Jefferson Street
Dunn
Petersburg
Redmond
MecCrum
Blainer
Red
Cleveland
Spiers
Kohler
M-Fate
Fry
Dr. Fry
Oficers
WANTS $15,000 DAMAGES In Common Pleas Court
A case filed by GC H Akens for William H Col ler seeks 15000 against Alexander C Knox for injuries after a runaway team collided with a farm wagon on the Pulaski road in August. The suit cites permanent injuries and medical costs totaling 15000, with 800 for medical care, 10000 for permanent damage, 100 for horse, 75 for buggy, 25 for harness, and 1000 other damages. A summons is issued. trial set for next term.
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Common Pleas Court
Pulaski
Police Privileges and Waite Case Stance by Judge Porter
Judge Porter denounces criticism of police in Waite case and defends jury rulings. He says he toned down his charge to avoid contempt and emphasizes adherence to Supreme Court guidance, praising the conduct of the Waite trial and jurors.
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Waite
W. E. Porter
Supreme Court
Porter
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Rodgers Brothers Dairy Case Ends With Guilty and Acquittal
A Commonwealth verdict found D H Rodgers guilty while John Rodgers was acquitted in a case charging violation of pure food laws for selling adulterated milk. State Chemist Aschman of Pittsburg testified for the state.
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The
Commonwealth
D. H
John Rodgers
D. H. Rodgers
Aschman
Pittsburg
Boy Missing From Home Suspected Kidnapping
George Ross of 153 South Mill street reports his 12 year old brother Sebastian missing for two days. Sebastian, newly arrived from Italy, cannot speak English and may not know his home. He is about four feet tall, weighs 50 pounds, and was last seen in a coat and trousers with a white shirt and black cap. Ross fears foul play but suspects possible accident or wandering due to confusion.
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George Ross
South Mill Street
Sebastian
Ross
Italy
Thompson Sues City Over Drowning Team In Wilmington Area
In New Castle common pleas court, Robert A. Thompson sues the city for 1000 dollars claiming damages after a severe rain storm on June 1 last year caused his four horse team to drown when two horses fell into a ravine off Wilmington Avenue near the city limits. Attorney C H Akens represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
City of New Castle
Robert A. Thompson
C. H. Akens
Thompson
Wilmington Avenue
Twins Born to Mute Parents in Sharon
Yesterday Mr and Mrs J H Miller welcomed twin boys weighing six pounds each. The parents are mute, with the mother living at P V Ryhal 41 High Street West Side. The family plans to move to Sharon once all are safely settled. Both babies progressing nicely. hearing and voice development to be observed as they grow.
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J. H. Miller
Miller
Sharon
Refused to pay fare ends in fine for Conant
Pat Conant of the Seventh ward a foreigner saved 30 cents by refusing to pay his fare on a Mahoning valley interurban car Thursday night bound for this city and thereby lost the 4 50 in fine and costs assessed by Alderman Fulkerson. He was intoxicated and used profane language, was arrested by Officer Herman Medard and faced charges of drunkenness disorderly conduct and profane language. He paid a $1 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Conant
Seventh Ward
Mahoning Valley
Fulkerson
Conant
Herman Medard
Alderman Fulkerson
Mrs Travers Injured After Stairs Fall
Mrs Travers of West North Street fell a flight at her home on Thursday and suffered a broken elbow and a deep forehead gash. She received painful injuries but was treated locally.
Cuban diarrhoea and a proven remedy from Cuba
U S soldiers who served in Cuba during the Spanish war know Cuban diarrhoea is severe and dangerous. A Houston, Texas testimonial says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a severe Cuban diarrhoea after doctors failed. One bottle cured him, neighbors attest, and the medicine is for sale.
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U. S
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Chamberlain
Wife seeks divorce over alleged cruelty to husband
Mrs. Bessie A. Stahl files for divorce from Charles Stahl claiming extreme cruelty. Papers filed Tuesday by Attorney George Weingartner. The couple wed October 16, 1900 and separated July 15, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie A. Stahl
Charles
Hollister Mountain Tea Promises Quick Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Hollister's stocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for stomach, kidney, and liver issues. It claims the product keeps you well when taken this month and throughout summer, offering tea or tablets with a 3 to 1 ratio and urging readers to ask their druggist.
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Hollister
Independent candidates loom in hot Republican fight
A clash within the Republican ranks is anticipated as independents enter the race for eight county offices in November. Charles E. B. Patterson leads, announcing as a candidate for county commissioner while remaining active in the GOP. Possible independents emerge for treasurer prothonotary and county boards, signaling a charged fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Patterson
Ray Street Fire Department
Frank N. Bigham
Hawood City
Lafayette Baldwin
Shenango Township
Bigham
Inquest verdict finds death an accident in Shenango river
The coroner's jury ruled William Rosser's death, drowned in the Shenango river Tuesday, an unavoidable accident. Four witnesses testified at Offutt's morgue, including Frank P. Lynn who saw the struggle but could not reach Rosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rosser
Shenango River
J. R. Cox
Offutt’s
Frank P.lynn
Lake Erie
Rosser
James Cooper
Adam Henlein
Eckman and Miller Case in Court
An information by John N Mekman against Chas Miller charges assault and disorderly conduct and a surety of the peace. The case will be heard before Alderman Cubbis on Monday amid years of trouble and a pending suit between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Mekman
Chas. Miller
Cubbis
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advert Page
An advertisement for Humphreys Veterinary Specifics lists cures for horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry detailing treatment for fevers lung fever croup distempers colic and other ailments. It touts remedies for miscarriages kidney and bladder disorders skin diseases mange grease and other conditions with a promise of a free book and mailing.
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Pennypacker
the Sun
Sun
New York
John McMan
Juda McMan
Bridewell
Harriet Shultz
Henry Shultz
Henry
Watch House
Harriet
Alfred Barker
Parker
Ann Scott
Exchange Place
John Lewis
Whalen
Mahoningtown
Rev. Mill
Charles H. Andrews
William Walton
Shenanxo Township
Iran S. Fulkerson
Roosevelt
Judge
Judge Porter
Eckman and Miller
Humphreys
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