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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

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Rosario Serge Must Hang After Pardon Board Refusal

The pardon board refused to commute Rosario Serge's death sentence for killing Tony Cant. Attorney S. P. Emery prepared to pursue a rehearing as Serge, elated at a potential stay, faced execution with Gov. Richards deciding the final step.

Rosario Serge Tony Cant Board of Pardons Serge Pardon Board S. P. Emery Emery Harrisburg Frank Jongrass Jessie Carrine Court House Tower Tony Cunti

Lawyer Hummel Finishes Blackwell Term and Plans Escape

Little Abe Hummel, convicted of suborning perjury in the Dodge Morse case, leaves Blackwell Island prison after a commuted year. He heads to Europe, citing ill health as the reason, and is ferried to Manhattan amid friends and reports of a kidney disease.

New York Abe Mummel Dodge-Morse Blackwell Island Europe Hummel Commissioner of Charities and Corrections East Seventieth Street East Seventy-third Street Gov. Hughes Matz France Manhattan

Trolley Collision Hurts Thirty in Philadelphia

Thirty persons were seriously injured in a trolley collision at Market and Sixth streets in Philadelphia due to a miscommunication of orders. The Sixth street car, running at full speed, struck the Market street car amidship.

United Press Philadelphia Market and Sixth Streets Market Street Margarite Robb John Piston

Buggy Flip Sends Woman to Hospital, Family Attends Funeral

Lizzie Rhinehart of 466 Moore avenue was thrown from a buggy en route to an Edenburg funeral for her niece Rosa Anna Moore. She suffered multiple bruises and could not continue. Mrs Kelso and Miss Bid dle, who were with her, kept going to Akron with the funeral party. The child's remains were shipped to Akron for interment at the grandparents home of Mr and Mrs Arney Biddle.

Lizzie Rhinehart Moore Avenue Edenburg Rosa Anna Moore Arney Biddle Akron

Auditors Appointed in Three Estates

J. W. Humphrey was appointed auditor this morning for the final account of Abraham Boston as administrator of the late William Boston. Roy M. Jameson was appointed to audit the account of Joseph Reed, executor of Jane Smiley, deceased. Clyde Gibson was appointed auditor for the account of Joseph Reed, executor of David F. Cross, deceased.

J. W. Humphrey Abraham Boston William Boston Roy M. Jameson Joseph Reed Jane Smiley Clyde Gibson David F. Cross

No Repeal of Antitrust Act in Prospect This Term

The article argues against any repeal of the Antitrust Act in the current term. It discusses potential legislative outcomes and cautions lawmakers against weakening competition protections.

Congress Delays Sherman Antitrust Bill For Hearings

Washington March 19 Congress weighs delaying action on reforming or repealing the Sherman antitrust law as the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce decides to hold exhaustive hearings. Republicans and Democrats on the panel favor extended study and caution about rushing to vote before adjournment.

United Press Washington Congress House Committee On Interstate Commerce and Foreign Commerce White House

Frisco Police Extort Money Riot at Headquarters

Frisco police officers clash as lodging house keeper J D Samuelson accuses 25 officers of extortion. Chief Biggy leads the inquiry. Patrolman David Sullivan strikes Samuelson and seven officers are suspended and await trial after the confrontation.

United Press San Francisco J. D. Samuelson Biggy Samuelson David Sullivan Sauelson Sullivan

Pittsburg Faces Worst Flood as Rivers Rise Rapidly

Pittsburg braces for a historic flood with Monongahela and Allegheny rivers surging and expected to reach 32 to 35 feet. Merchants move goods to safety as rail lines suffer landslides and passenger service shifts to freight tracks. In Wheeling, Ohio River forecasts call for 46 to 48 feet with thousands displaced.

United Press Pittsburg Monongahela Allegheny Pennywitt Pennsylvania Railroad Wheeling W. Va Ohio River Ohio Here Seventh Ward Wheeling Island

Directors Take School Fight to Supreme Court in Slipperyrock

Slipperyrock township school directors backed by residents press case after appealing Judge Porter's ruling that removed them from office over the Rose Point to Princeton High School shift. Equity suit by George Henderson vs Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh railroad continued due to a bill amendment. Morehead denies land staking claims.

Princeton Slipperyrock Township Henderson Equity Slipperyrock R. 8 Supreme Court George W. Henderson Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Thomas F. Morehead Henderson T. F. Morehead

Carpenter Files Bankruptcy Papers in Pittsburg Court

Harvey P. Carpenter a North Mercer street grocer filed for bankruptcy in the United States court at Pittsburg. He lists liabilities of 874 and assets of 1 204. It is said his troubles stem from carrying customers accounts.

Harvey P. Carpenter Mercer Street United States Pittsburg

Jailed for a Week on Flimsy Charge

John McClure who had been jailed awaiting a hearing on larceny from the person was discharged at a hearing before Alderman Green yesterday. McClure was arrested in Ohio on a complaint by James McLane who said he lost 43 dollars weeks ago while with McClure. Lacking sufficient evidence the alderman discharged McClure.

John McClure Alderman Green McClure Ohio James McLane

Kittanning Miner Buried Alive

Kittanning Pa March 19 Peter Preypot a miner was buried under a mass of coal in a mine here early today killing him instantly.

United Press Kittanning Peter Preypot

Ligonier Valley Faces Severe Flooding and Submersion

In Latrobe Pennsylvania on March 19, continued rain and rising Loyalhanna River flood the Ligonier valley. Water covers Water and Harding streets and idle Wild park. Sycamore island marooned families. Brandenville pupils rescued by wagon. trolley lines washed out and buildings swept away.

Latrobe Ligonier Valley Loyalhanna Harding Sycamore Island Brandenville

Striking Western Railroad Workers Hold Fight Continues

Denver report states striking machinists boilermakers and shop workers persist in action against Denver and Rio Grande officials. Only one deserter from the strikers. laid off workers show no rush to return. Non union hires are sent out system wide, causing rolling stock delays across the lines.

Denver Col Denver and Rio Grande

Levine Released After Paying Fine and Debts

L. A. Levine, jailed Wednesday for unpaid fine, repaid the $25 fine and costs plus $20 borrowed from M. Zuresky. He notified Sheriff Waddington Thursday morning and was released after presenting a check.

L. A

Pardons Granted for Lee Nye and Frank Rowan

The board of pardons granted clemency to Lee Nye of Ellwood City and Frank Rowan of this city both inmates of the Western Penitentiary. Nye held up a foreigner at Ellwood City taking 35 dollars and a quart of whiskey and was arrested later in Lorain Ohio. He received four years and has served about 15 months. Rowan stole jewelry from Schmid's store on Washington Street by entering through a transom and was sentenced to two years and six months with a little over a year served.

Board of Pardons Lee Nye Ellwood City Frank Rowan Western Penitentiary Nye Logan Lorain Pardon Board Schmid Washington Street

Cruel Treatment Alleged in Picard Divorce Case

Mrs. Mary Picard claims Charles S. Picard struck and choked her in an early morning divorce filing by Aaron L. Hazen. The couple wed October 19, 1903 and separated December 1, 1906 due to cruel and barbarous treatment. Master Charles R. Davis named to take testimony in Maud Greer v Edward Greer. A subpoena issued in David Nesbit v Anna Nesbit divorce.

Mary Picard Charles S. Picard Aaron L. Hazen Charles R. Davis Maud Greer Edward Greer David Nesbit Anna Nesbit

Austrian Emperor Contracts Bronchitis Report

Vienna March 19 Francis Joseph has developed an attack of bronchitis. His physicians caution that at his age any illness, even minor, can be dangerous.

Vienna Francis Joseph

B&O Railroad Plans North Moravia Street Yard Expansion

The Baltimore and Ohio announces a new yard extending from Gardner Avenue to Division Street on Moravia Street. The project aims to double terminal tracks and add freedom for New Castle mills growth, with costs around 200000 dollars for the yard and higher for acquired real estate.

Baltimore and Ohio Gardner Avenue Division Street Moravia Street Big Run J. Sutton and Son Long Avenue New Castle B. and Co

Viewers Appointed to Assess Cost on Five Sewers

Judge Porter named viewers for five sewer projects. Winter avenue: J R Sherrard, James A Carpenter, William J Quinn. Wick street: J N Black, W J Chain, John B Berger. Scioto street: J H Black, W J Chain, John B Berger. Green street: J H Black, W Edison avenue: J R Sherrard, James A Carpenter, William J Quinn.

James Collingwood Recovers From Suicide Attempt

James Collingwood, who ten days ago attempted to end his life by shooting himself, has been pronounced out of danger by his doctors. His condition improved from critical to stable, and recovery is expected. he remains reticent about the incident.

James Collingwood

Sharpsville Railroad Blocked by Massive Bethel Landslide

A huge landslide at Bethel six miles above New Wilmington completely blocks the Sharpsville railroad line this morning. No train has reached New Wilmington today and reopening time is not yet known.

Sharpsville Bethel New Wilmington

Delegates to National Convention to be Wined and Dined

The A A lodge of Sharon South Sharon and Wheatland plans to entertain delegates who attended the national convention in Youngstown in May.

A. A. Lodge Sharon South Sharon Wheatland Youngstown

Carnegie dodges talk on proposed national education institute

In New York Carnegie refuses to confirm or deny reports of offering President Roosevelt a key role in leading a national education project that would eclipse Rockefeller plans for a Chicago university. He comments on the economy and Roosevelt’s health, avoiding direct discussion of the proposed institution.

New York Andrew Carnegie Roosevelt White House John D. Rockefeller Chicago University Carnegie Mr. Carnegie National Institute

Assistant Fire Chiefs Nominated by Frank Connery

Fire Chief Frank Connery announced the list of seven assistant fire chiefs for the coming three years. Charles Collor Hose Co. No. 1 East Street is First assistant. Ed Vandegrift Fifth ward Scioto Street is Second. Gale Sowash Fourth ward Bay Street is Third. A. D. Newell Seventh ward Cherry Street is Fourth. T. J. McCluskey Sixth ward Smithfield Street is Fifth. Jim Mitchell Hose Co. No. 2 Park Avenue is Sixth. Thomas Leathers Third ward Croton is Seventh.

Frank Connery Charles Colnor Hose Co East Street Ed Vandegrift Fifth Ward Scioto Street Gale Sowash Bay Street A. D. Newell Cherry Street T. J. McCluskey Smithfield St

President F M Spencer Addresses Stirling Prayer Meeting

President F M Spencer of Cooper Memorial College Stirling Kansas spoke at a joint prayer service of the First U P and Second VU P congregations at the First church. He outlined plans for the United Presbyterian church semi centennial and announced a goal to raise two million dollars.

F. M. Spencer Cooper Memorial College Stirling Kan U. P VU. P United Presbyterian Church

Death Record Mrs. Samuel P. Kemp

Mrs. Samuel P. Kemp aged 62 of 114 North Ray Street is listed in the local death record. Funeral arrangements and further details were not provided in the readable text.

Samuel P. Kemp North Ray Street

Manufactory Seeks New Castle Location For Large Plant

Secretary Callahan of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce received a Rochester real estate inquiry about data for site selection. A large woodworking concern, employing several hundred, plans to combine multiple plants into one head and build a new factory here. Callahan outlined New Castle advantages as a manufacturing center and awaits further details.

New Castle Callahan Chamber of Commercce Rochester N. Y

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