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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1908

Page

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Suspect Isadore Maron Arrested In Averbush Case

Chicago dispatch reports Isadore Maron a Russian Jewish anarchist associate of Lazarus Averbush was captured after visiting the Averbush flat. Detectives hold Edward Burman and seek Olga Averbush's other sister as they probe the attack on Chief Shippy. The motive tied to Emma Goldman deportation rhetoric and a pamphlet titled The Panic.

Fy United Press Chicago Isadore Maron Lazarus Averbush Shippy Averbush Washburn Avenue Cas Daily Press Emma Goldman America Nathanson Workingmen's Hall Kishinev

New Trial Sought in Byers v. Baltimore and Ohio

Court heard arguments for a new trial in the damage case of Horace D. Byers against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Byers seeks $2,000 claiming a spark from a locomotive burned his barn and argues spark arresters would have prevented the fire.

Horace D. Byers Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Robert K. Aiken Wylie McCaslin Byers Railroad Company Adda F. Maitland Shenango Township C. H. Akens J. Norman Martin Robert A. McKee

Death Record for Mrs. Hannah King in Little Baton Township

Mrs. Hannah King aged 83 is recorded as deceased in Little Bea ter township. The notice notes her residence in the township and identifies her as the late wife of a local resident. Funeral details are not provided in the readable text.

Hannah King Little Beater Township

Victims of Drowning Off the Yucatan Coast

Mrs. W. B. Wood visits in the city with her husband and daughter presumed drowned near Yucatan. American consul to be contacted and an investigation into the drowning ordered. Clawson, Wald show interests manager, provides further word expected. $14,000 missing and suspected foul play. Kirker alleges money may have been lost with the victim. Mr Wood described as having a boyish appearance despite years as a leader in his field.

W. B. Wood W. J. Kirker Mexico Yucatan Hastings Clawson Wood Show Kirker Mr. Clawson Wood

Czar Plans to Seek U S Action Against Russian Conspiracy

In St Petersburg the secret police treat the New York declaration of the United States of Russia as serious. Ivan Norodny heads a supposed Russian Republican Administration in exile. Washington likely to face diplomatic protests as the czar cautions against open anti regime activity on U S soil.

United Press ST. Petersburg Mar New York United States of Russia Ivan Norodny Norodny America Atlantic Committee Washington United States Nicholas

Capitol Graft Arguments Today

In Harrisburg on March 3 the hearing in the Sanderson Shumaker and Mathues capitol graft trial focused on defense law points. The defendants’ counsel urged the court to instruct that no proof of fraud or conspiracy had been presented.

Harrisburg Sanderson Shumaker Mathues

Anarchist Threats Reach New York Archdiocese

Police Commissioner Bingham disclosed that Archbishop Farley and a deputy received threat letters. The letters warned they would be killed if they continued their stance against certain elements of society. The letters’ authors and contents were not disclosed and the investigation continues.

United Press New York Chicago Bingham Farley

Tenant Fails to Pay Rent Leads to Arrest on Larceny Charge

Joe Gosh of the Fifth ward was arrested on a larceny warrant after allegedly removing household goods despite a landlord's warrant to recover 19.60 dollars. The information was sworn by Oscar Warner. bail was set for a hearing later in the week.

Joe Gosh Fifth Ward Oscar Warner Joe

Henderson Ill as Lincoln Man Rallies Slightly

M. H. Henderson of Lincoln Avenue is reported critically ill. His condition was alarming all day Sunday but he rallied slightly on Monday and remains in serious danger.

M. H. Henderson Lincoln Avenue

Presbyterians Near Union Amid Banquet Talks

A Pittsburgh banquet reported broad sentiment for a single union of Presbyterian denominations including the Presbyterian United Presbyterian and Reformed churches with PAIBAT and other bodies. Clergy discussed an organic federation forging a united church structure.

Union OF Presbyterian Churches Presbyterian Union Pittsburg Presbyterian United Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian

American nobility wed today in landmark Harriman-Gerry union

Grace Church hosted the wedding of Cornelia Harriman daughter of E H Harriman to Robert L Gerry son of Connodmore Elbridge T Gerry. The ceremony drew New York's elite amid heavy police crowds and a reception at the Harriman mansion. The match is noted as a strictly American union with deep ancestral ties to early US history.

United Press New York Grace Church Cornelia Harriman Er. H. Harriman Robert L. Gerry Connodmore Elbridge T. Gerry William R. Huntington J. H. McGuinness St. John’s Church Arden N. Y Harrimans Doane Albany Mary Harriman Carol A. Harriman Ruth Averill Rochester Marion A. Clarke Elsie Howland Annie Peabody Margaret Dix Peter Goebel Gerry Harriman Fifth Avenue Miss Harriman Gerry E. H. Harriman Neilson and Bleecker Young Gerry Eleridge Gerry Continental Congress

Grand Jurors Told to Report Road Neglect

W H Marshall of Wayne township was appointed foreman of the grand jury. Judge Porter urged jurors to report bad roads and noted road supervisors must remove loose stone in May June August and September and post index boards at all road intersections.

W. H. Marshall Wayne Township Porter

McCandless Plays Part of Cowboy on Texas Ranch

Charles McCandless reports returning from a Texas ranch with a fine cattle herd and successful wintering. He notes mild winter weather, wheat and oats planted, and large numbers of homeseekers moving into the Panhandle. He expects to return in about two months and can still ride a broncho well.

Charles McCandless Texas Panhandle McCandless

Murder cases before grand jury in two wife and rival case

Charles Quimby faces murder charges in his wife’s death and Joe Calaute faces murder charges in the death of Squire William Duff. Both cases were presented to the grand jury today. The jury has not reported yet and is expected to issue a verdict this evening.

Charles Quimby Joe Calaute Squire William Duff

City to hire Baltimore expert on conduit wiring

The judiciary committee recommended that New Castle councils empower City Solicitor Gardner to hire an electrical expert to testify in the Bell Telephone conduit case. The city would pay at least 200 dollars for the witness and may bring additional witnesses as needed. The hearing date is not set, but the case is anticipated to proceed soon with both sides confident.

Baltimore New Castle Bell Telephone Company Judiciary Committee Gardner

Two Men Almost Drowned After Harbor Incident

Sam Cornelius and another man named Fike nearly drowned in the Shenango River near the Harbor bridge while a horse and buggy were drowned. They reached shore after hours in darkness, built a fire at a vacant house, and were found by A. P. Eckles and Robert Patton the next morning.

Shenango Harbor Bridge Sam Cornelius Fike Weller’s Bessemer A. P. Eckles Robert Patton

Red Haired Boy Supposed Drowned Near Youngstown

Reports from Lowellville Struthers and nearby Mahoning river towns describe a red haired boy about 10 seen floating downstream past the Youngstown Sheet and Tube plant. A P L E yard crew member tried to rescue him but could not reach the swift current. The boy was alive and crying for help when last observed, after being swept past the plant.

Youngstown Lowellville Struthers Mahoning River Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

Late flood causes limited damage to street shops

Washington street merchants report slight flood damage with two to three feet of water in basements. Precautionary warnings allowed removal of valuables. At the Woolworth five and ten cent store a large pump kept the water down.

Washington Street Woolworth Five

Naming of Committees Sparks Stitzinger Debate

Board of education meeting features R C G White as chair of the buildings and grounds committee amid questions about whether Stitzinger supports the Berger site on Lincoln avenue. New appointments show varied interests across committees as members feel their way through the first regular session.

R. C. G. White Board of Education Stitzinger Berger Lincoln Avenue Kerr Third Ward White Hamilton Martin Clarke Sadler Heckart Chain Carson Edwards Lockhart Barnes Gordon

Councils Create A Horse Committee In New Castle

A new street committee was formed last night with Rae Genkinger and Fike named to a horse committee. They will secure a team wagon harness and carts for the street department with Barteaux advising needs and purchases to begin immediately. New Castle has no horses for its street department, while larger cities boast multiple teams. The plan aims to install an efficient department and match or exceed peers by year end.

Chambers New Castle Youngstown

Typhoid Case Reported to Health Officer

One case of typhoid fever was reported today to Health Officer Horner. It involved Mrs. Ida Woodling of Moody Avenue.

Horner Ida Woodling Moody Avenue

Sensational Testimony in Divorce Cases Across Court

Judge Porter grants five divorces after testimony before masters. William S Butler accuses wife Clara M Butler of taking a boarder without consent leading to home breakup. Frances E Swadener is granted desertion divorce from Frank Swadener. Anna Close from Robert Close for desertion. Matilda A Thompson from Moses C Thompson for cruel treatment. Continued on Page Eight.

Porter Masters Williams. Butler Clara M. Butler Leon Lambers Frances E.swadener Frank Swadener R. L. Wallace S. Edward Young Spruce Street Swadener Anna Close Robert Close James C. Norris Thompson Free Matilda A. Thompson Moses C. Thompson Do. V. Riley

Falls Property eyed for New Castle High School Site

City Controller Lyman Hughes says the Falls property on North Mill Street could be bought for about $37 000, a reduction from the prior asking over $40 000. The New Castle school board may take up the matter, and if the Lincoln Avenue site is not used the Falls property could be selected for the high school.

North Mill Street New Castle Lyman Hughes Hughes

Feuchtwanger Honored by U S Advisory Council Election

Marcus Feuchtwanger of this city was elected a member of the advisory council of the United States, a body of 60 prominent Hebrews. The council aims to protect Jews, aid Russian refugees, and support the Liberal League led by Hon. Ed Lauterbach, opposing the immigration bill.

American Jewish Committee New York City Marcus Feuchtwanger Advisory Council United States Liberal League of the House

License court to announce licensees Wednesday at 2 PM

Judge W. E. Porter will hand down decisions in license court at 2 PM on Wednesday afternoon. The session, held Tuesday afternoon, will reveal the names of licensees to be named.

W. E. Porter

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Burman Yucatan Coast Bertha Wood Archbishop Farley Paibat Sassaippc Suliins Jeanbueq Punoib Palqiwiasse Zinggs Wosy Uswiasie Speerdef M'Candless Cowboy City Judiciary Comit’e Nango Horse RC. G. White Buildg. Comtee Ment William Butler Falls and Mill Streets M. Feuchtwanger
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