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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
Japanese forces may press China with new war demands as tensions escalate. Reports indicate military moves near key fronts and potential clashes with Chinese units. Diplomatic efforts continue amid regional security concerns.
London dispatch reports British officials expect armed aggression by Japan against China soon. China has offered three proposals but Japan demands immediate surrender of the Tatsu Maru and its cargo, with full indemnity. Japanese forces are funneling to Canton and Sasebo as Saionji and Hayashi prepare a response expected around March 10 or 11.
In Youngstown Ohio a possible arrest looms in the arson fire that razed Ralph Travis's country home. A veiled young woman was examined after letters signed Noble warned of death or harm and the house was burned while unoccupied. Investigators say the letters were written by a woman and a hired arsonist may be involved.
Rev. C. G. Leatherman of Dean Lutheran church to conduct cottage meetings during Lent in several homes. Dates listed include March 11 at W. C. Burch field East Long avenue, March 18 at Mrs B W Heasley Dean block, March 25 at Mrs Selick Hamilton street, April 1 at Mrs May Thompson Pittsburg street, and April 7 at G C Overmoyer Cascade.
The czar commuted General Stoessel's death sentence for surrendering Port Arthur to ten years in a fortress. Opposition by the war office is blamed for thwarting a quick pardon. The court held he yielded before exhaustion. Japanese sympathy noted. Stoessel has not been in good health since the siege.
Passenger train No. 9 on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie struck a railroad tie and plank lying on the track near the Rosena furnace at 5 46 pm Sunday. The obstruction did not derail the engine and passengers were unaware of any incident. The yardmaster suggested it was likely the act of boys without malicious intent or an accident.
London March 9 Both Queen Alexandra and the Dowager Empress of Russia praised J Pierpont Morgan’s private gallery collection seen on Saturday. The queens spent about three hours exploring the works and expressed astonishment at the rare holdings.
Coroner DeMund orders a full inquiry into the death of Frederick Brown a Ramsey area farmer. Brown reportedly died after ten days of illness while under care from a Christian Scientist healer and nurse brought from New York. Dr Keefer attended and was discharged. A Christian Scientist nurse will be held as a witness.
A series of death notices list S E Harmon aged 53 of Hillsville Francis King 53 of 116 Galbreath Avenue Miss Mary Ann Sullivan 60 of 62 Elm Street Lloyd N Clark 16 of Neshannock Township James S Collins 72 of Volant Joseph Micco one month of 410 South Mercer Street G W Risher 79 of Carbon Miss Mary E Frishkorn 23 of Ell wood John McCalla 38 of North Beaver to follow in the funeral notices.
A United Press dispatch from Norman Rose with Admiral Evans reports the Georgia Atlantic Fleet at latitude 14.37 north, longitude 102.01 west, 200 miles south of Acapulco and 950 miles from Magdalena Bay. The ships maintain 10.5 knots and will begin target practice immediately.
The Ministerial association adopted a resolution praising Rev. Francis M. Biddle for three years of service at Central Christian church and his civic-minded character. Arrangements will soon set monthly services at the county jail. Rev. H. M. Burns spoke on Pulpit Mannerisms.
Announcement from Sharon indicates the West foundry the largest ingot mold plant in the country will restart March 16 and Shenango furnace No 3 will begin blasting. The furnace supplies molten pig metal for the foundry.
Antonio Lugi is jailed awaiting a hearing on assault and battery and surety of the peace. Nick Sinalo placed the charges before Alderman Green. The two men from Hillsville are to have their troubles aired later in the week.
John F. Stevens, former Panama Canal chief engineer and New Haven vice president, says the canal will fail and burden the United States with costs. He argues it has little commercial value, won't aid U S South America trade, and will not significantly help war fleets. He predicts 1915 completion date and warns future generations must worry about finances.
Miss Mary Ann Sullivan, about 60, was found lifeless on the third floor of Mrs J J Kirk at 155 Highland avenue Sunday morning. Coroner Cox returns "Death from unknown causes" with the body to St Mary's church for funeral Tuesday at 9. She had recently returned to work after a long absence and left a note of slight mental impairment. Survived by brothers Owen and Frank Sullivan and sister Mrs John Keptner.
Fred Douglass editor of the Youngstown Vindicator will speak to the Unity club next Thursday evening at the Pearson block. His topic is not announced but an interesting paper is expected.
Evangelistic services will be held nightly all week at St Luke's A M E Zion church. The first meeting is Monday night with Mrs V L Stout of Coraopolis as speaker delivering an address at each service.
Fred Kelley of 205 West Falls Street was taken to the hospital Sunday in White's ambulance with fever. Mrs L M Miller of 175 Croton Avenue, long ill at the hospital, was moved home Saturday in White's ambulance.
Union township road supervisors reported success of the cash road tax system after a Saturday meeting. Officers were elected and road masters appointed as improvements, funded by a treasury balance over $1,000, are expected to cut future road taxes.
The Rev. W J John states he has no knowledge of any proposed monument for the late T P Williams beyond what he has seen in newspapers where his name was mistakenly tied to the project.
Joe Calaute who attempted suicide in the county jail was given a new pair of trousers by county commissioners this morning. The pants are about five inches too long and somewhat wide, making his appearance odd as he was escorted to District Attorney Young's office by ex Sheriff Brown.
The Ray street hose company was called to the residence of Thomas Clark at the corner of Brooklyn avenue and Ray street Monday afternoon to extinguish a small blaze caused by a defective flue. No damage was reported.
In Lakeview cemetery the 21 white coffins of Collinwood school fire victims were buried amid flowers as the town mourned. Nineteen remained unnamed with two identified, as parents and officials faced a solemn procession and memorial services in Collinwood churches. The grave site was richly adorned and attended by doctors, nurses, and an Italian boys band.
Equity suit filed by George W. Henderson against Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company and agent T F Morehead alleges deception in securing a deed for Shenango township land. Henderson signed without reading, claims 232.7 feet plus sand bank exceeded expected 80 feet and plans to revoke deed and issue a new one for 1.36 acres. Judge Porter issued a preliminary injunction barring sand bank operations until March 16 hearing.
After a conference with Poor Director J. Adam Hainer and Council Chairman Lusk the poor committee decides no city soup house action is needed. Hainer says aid requests are normal and many foreigners have secured work and others received food and clothing with more work to come.
Mary Osler a 26 year old Williamsburg Brooklyn belle is paralyzed from the hips down after a dance Saturday night. She was stricken on the floor and an ambulance took her to Eastern District hospital for examination.
Late Monday the defense motion led to a continuance of the Sainato murder trial until next week. Mrs. William Fletcher of Electric street, ill for nine weeks, remains in poor condition and her friends are alarmed.
Paris dispatch says Mme Anna Gould may be sailing to America with three children amid rumors she wed Prince De Sagan in Germany. Officers detail disputes with her servants over wages and notes of her trip, while authorities weigh diplomatic implications and inheritance factors.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Weller and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry Gilmore. The child of Mr and Mrs James Laughlin who had been ill has shown improvement.
Ernest Wier faced forgery charges when Alderman Mayne accepted a waiver of the preliminary hearing this morning and ordered the case bound over for court proceedings.
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