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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

10

Trouble Follows Street Car Strike in Cleveland

Chaos followed a street car workers strike in Cleveland as arson, broken windows, and police clashed with crowds. About 1,000 on strike forced municipal traction cars off lines. later police and guards dispersed mobs at Lakeview and Payne avenues. Roosevelt dispatched police aid and pledged to back street car operation with officers.

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Prominent Masons Attend Special Degree Work Friday

Prominent masons gathered Friday for the super-excellent Master Masons degree at Hiram council No Royal and Select Masons. Visitors included John Henry Lape of Astoona and Charley M. Johnstone of Munhall, with August Daub of Pittsburg and John S. Wallace of this city. About 12 to 15 other visitors came from Wittsburg, Greenville, Sharon, Coneaut, O., Youngstown, DuBois and Flamestead. Twenty candidates took part in the degree work. A banquet for about 190 was served at two tables.

Hiram Council John Henry Lape Astoona

Judge Porter Schedules Court Session Monday Morning

Judge Porter will hold a court session Monday morning during which testimony will be heard in the case of Uiorgo Collina versus the Neshannock Block and Mie company of Volait. Colling seeks a temporary restraining order to stop the defendant company from erecting a police post to be used by foragers on leased property. EB. Locke tax cases also go to motion by B. A. Wintersitz to quash indictments. District Attorney Young will represent the prosecution.

Porter Uiorgo Collina Neshannock Volait Colling Comppay EB. Locke B. A. Wintersitz Lockce City of New Castle Young

Workshop Hit by Lightning Near Paper Mill

Lightning struck a workshop owned by Albert Carlson near the paper mill during a noon storm. The building caught fire but was quickly extinguished with minimal damage due to rapid response from a dozen firefighters.

Albert Carlson

One Thousand Methodists in Washington as Guests of American University

May 16 reports describe a large Methodist gathering in Washington hosted by American University. Delegates and guests traveled to Baltimore for a conference, with ceremonies led by Bishop Cranston and remarks from President Roosevelt and Vice President. A special train carried delegates, and a pavilion was prepared for the event.

Washington American University Hington Ension Bariae Yand Mann Up Methodist Meerig Baltimord Cranston United Prasa

Thaw Nervous About Trial as Court Sits

Harry Thaw arrives in court anxious about testifying in his own defense. He consults attorney Graham and listens to expert witness plans as the judge signals a likely brief hearing. Dr Evans later assesses Thaw as sane, based on behavior during confinement and prior observations.

Ay United Press Poughkehpsie Diuy Harry Thaw Justine Mierschauser Jerome Grahi Thaw Graham Jastics Nat Thaw Hex Ian Aiieniste Dr. Evens Briia Sturo Alorney Graham Hinself Cy Eyane Alvervasion Matteagan

Banquet Celebrates Longtime Pennsylvania Employes

Youngstown gains a glimpse of railroad memories as 12 Pennsylvanian veterans, with 40 to 50 years of service, gather at the Lawrence Club for a private dining room banquet. W A Reitzell, chief yard clerk, is guest of honor in a 50th year with the company.

Ratiroasi Tukiy Pennsylvania Pittsburg Lawrence Club Penn Sylvania W. A. Reitzell The Youngstown Railroad Company W. M. Wardrop Pennsylvania Company Asaleiunt Andrew G. Murphy W. A. R. Youngstown J. Perry Dr. Osler

South Omaha Fire Causes Heavy Loss at Omaha Packing Plant

Officials estimate the Omaha Packing plant at South Omaha was destroyed by fire last night with losses around 1.24 million dollars. Cudahy Packing also suffered about 200 thousand dollars in damage. Five firefighters were trapped under falling debris but all were rescued and reported in serious condition.

United Press South Omaha Nes Fie Omahe Packing Company Cudahy Packing Company Piva

Large Euchre and Reception at St Patrick’s Church

The Gilmore hall on North Mill Street hosted a large euchre and reception by the ladies of St. Patrick’s Church of the Seventh to benefit, drawing about 160 attendees. Winners were Bro. John Swillan and Hugh Teagherty, collecting a silver jewel case and a handkerchief box, respectively, after six-hand games and dancing.

Gilmore Hall North Mill Street St. Patrick's Church John Swillan Hugh Teagherty

Man Sought After Cashing Money Order in Greenville

In Greenville Pennsylvania May 11 a local man John Liennison of Jamestown was seen collecting the state money order for a foreigner. He cashed a 240 money order and later received word from Hartstown that the order was stolen from a foreign resident. The police arrested him, but he proved innocent.

Greenville John Liennison Jamestown Dennizon Hartstown

Mothers' Day Observance at Seventh Ward Presbyterian

Mothers' day will be observed at Seventh Ward Presbyterian church on Sunday with an appropriate sermon by the pastor Rev. M. W. Keith. Those attending are requested to wear a white carnation.

Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church M. W. Keith

Hospital Notes on Martin Bniercek Injury

Fragmentary hospital note reports Martin Bniercek injured Friday at the nebault works with critical condition. Text is garbled but indicates serious injury and ongoing medical attention.

Martin Bniercek Nephalt Works

Four Butter Men Charged Over Oleomargarine Case

Four informations filed by Pure Food Agent B D Miller accuse Joh A Messe J W Spencer doing business as Regsead Spencer B D Miller against Robert Wylie trading as East Side Butter Co and others of oleomargarine violations. Offenses cited include April 11 sales to Miss Jameson and prior 1907 conviction for selling oleo as butter. Fines proposed range from 100 to 400 dollars with possible imprisonment on second offense. hearings set for next Wednesday.

B.D. Miller Meyne Joh A. Messe J. W. Spencer Spencer Algo Miss J. Jameson Representne Ue Pure Food Department Reese and Spencer Life B. D. Miller Robert Wylie East Side Butter Company Beon Oteo Miss Jameson Supreme Court Tale St

Belated Efforts to Crush Rebellion Sparked Mass Violence

In Lian-Fu and surrounding areas rebels threaten the province as Viceroy Hsiling struggles to marshal reinforcements. Reports say the government fears territorial losses as Gallic authorities prepare to rush troops northward amid anti-foreigner demonstrations. A brutal crackdown follows killings, including a shotgun murder of a husband, wife, and servant, with sacking of Linn-Fu and rising unrest across the region.

Ly Golled Press Perkin Strom Reinforcementa Unuan Hsiling Ume Alens- Tse Garler Io Lian-Fu Hin Linn-Fu Lac-Koi

Harvard and Yale Athletes Poised Before 17th Annual Meet

Boston May 11 two more confident teams prepared for the 17th annual Stargird and Yale outdoor meet. Yale showed eagerness and seemed to edge Harvard in form and perhaps in chance. Star sprinter Stevens was doubtful due to a bad leg, with trainers attempting to hide any doubt before the start.

United Press Boston Cambridge Stargird Yale Flarvard Yalu Stovens

Walter Wycoff Dies at Princeton in 1915

Walter Angugina Wyekott, renowned Princeton professor of political economy, famed for studies of tramp life and social conditions, died at his home in Princeton. Born in India in 1865, he traveled the United States studying labor and society, authored The Workers East and The Workers West, and earned scholarly honors.

United Presa Princeton N. Mayin Walter Angugina Wyekott Princeton University Otgnt Wrekott India America Tleweenie Union Imingin Asoa Soelatogy Ne

Free Lecture by Rev Woodbey At Social Hall

Free lecture by Rev George Woodbey a Saturday May 23 at 8 o'clock in the evening at Social Hall 23 1-2 West Washington Street. Topic Socialism who is listened to by the Colored People. Woodbey recently lectured on California Naval Sealaist convention in Chicago. Mrs All Cromush with her two children guests of her parents Mr and Mrs S Nicklin of West Falls Street.

Barry New Castle Tony Ross du New Cast George Woodber Socialisi Res Woodbey Califormia Chicago All. Cromush Nicklin Weat Falls Street

Fiend murders family in Wickatun NJ as posse seeks suspect

United Press report from Wickatun NJ on May 16 details the slaying of Mr and Mrs William Shepard and their servant Miss Jeanie Bendy on a Mattawan farm. A 1 year old child was shot but alive, a recently employed farm hand fled, and a posse hunts for the unnamed killer while the distressed community seeks answers.

United Press Wickatunnk N. J Willam Shepard Jeanie Bendy Mattawan Furto Buui Fred Shepard

Examinations Held Today At Heh School Building

Examinations proceeded this morning at the Biturlay school building for teachers in public schools. The teachers' committee also examined permanent cert candidates. This ends the yearly examinations by Superintendent Kimes, allowing the board to consider teachers for the next term at the upcoming meeting.

Heh Biturlay Kimes Baard ‘of

Plan to avert strike at Republic Iron and Steel firms

A nine member committee, after two days in Youngstown, reviews a plan with wage scale markers and a working agreement to prevent a strike. If no agreement by June 9, mills may shut down. The committee's latest report is due next Monday.

Special Service at Vitus Church Masses Planned

Four masses will be held at RL Vitus Church on Sunday. Rev. Puthes DeMita will be pastor. Services are at 5 00 p m and 7 30 p m with morning and late morning options at 10 20 a m and 2 00 p m. Special prayers will be offered and the city is expected to attend.

Hellf Vitus Puthes DeMita Speciak Seryine

Whalen to preach at Second Baptist Church Sunday

Pastor J. Whalen of the First Baptist church will preach at 4 pm Sunday at the Second Baptist Church on Green Street in a special service. In other news, the young daughter of Mrs Catharind Knrteks of Youngstown was badly injured yesterday after a savage dog attack.

Ur U J. Whalen Green Street

Artist destroys valued work not meeting standard

A damaged account describes an artist destroying a Monet tied piece valued at 106000 after failures to meet exhibition standards. The narrative notes tension over restoration and price, with critics questioning the piece's continued display and the artist's justification for the act.

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