Raziano's Friends Seek Victim as They Visit Farm Houses
District Attorney Young appeals for guidance tells farmers to shoot if necessary in the search for the victim.
24 May 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
1
District Attorney Young appeals for guidance tells farmers to shoot if necessary in the search for the victim.
Reported Friday gathering of the Black Hand in Hillsville arouses alarms as spies report two death sentences aimed at Baldi Aurelli and a Raziano associate. Locals allege farmhouse espionage, suspicion of informants, and district attorney oversight amid a terror campaign by the organization.
Proved unable to recover as Mrs McKinley’s condition worsened and medical staff report there is no possibility of improvement. The update confirms the status today with no anticipated recovery.
Doctors report Mrs. McKinley is seriously ill in Canton as she struggles to swallow nourishment after a paralysis. she briefly recognized Cortelyou but cannot speak. Drs Portmann Eyman and Rixey note no change in treatment and fear for recovery.
Philadelphia May 24 The Saturday Post reports that embezzlements by people who handle others funds rose 50 percent in 1906 from 1905 and the first quarter of 1907 doubled the same period in 1906. Total losses rose from 12 623 536 in 1905 to 18 888 709 in 1906. If the 1907 first quarter trend continues, dishonesty among fiduciaries may keep increasing.
An incident tied to John McKee of Grant Street highlights a birth of a local tradition as he becomes the first child of a graduate from the first high school class to finish at the same school. His mother Anna Wick McKee graduated in 1879, the school’s inaugural class, making this a notable generational milestone.
Death notices for Mrs. Carolyn Payne age 67 of 56 Cro ton Avenue James Pilmer age 84 of Bellevue Edward C Campbell age 30 of Pitts burg and Mrs. Mary Hood age 54 of 65 Carson Street. The notices list their names and ages with given addresses.
The ruling urged local farmers to kill any Italians who approached their land after prior warnings to stay away. The tainted directive reflects ethnic tension and vigilantism reported in the period.
Hundreds of children in costumes will march at Cascade Park in New Castle for Library Day to raise funds for a public library. The 2 PM parade features a juvenile orchestra, a full day of events, and a host of parade participants led by Mrs. W. P. Hanna and a long list of volunteers.
A petition by Right Reverend Regis Canevin to be appointed trustee to hold church property title in the Pittsburg diocese was presented in court Thursday afternoon. Judge Porter granted the petition following the death of Right Reverend Richard Phelan, with Canevin named as his successor.
Sheriff Waddington seizes personal property of Joseph Englert on an execution of about 75 dollars issued by W W Miller. Advertised items include 8 mules 2 horses 2 wagons and harness. Mrs Englert contends the property belongs to her.
James Robison was convicted of cruelty to a mule after a hearing led by Alderman Ranney. The case featured a heated exchange between Humane Agent J C Haas and attorney R K Aiken and detailed the mule’s stubborn and violent behavior, including tongue twisting alleged by witnesses.
In yesterday's New York versus Chicago game McGraw's team lost 5 to 2. New York employed 17 players, with six pitchers used and three extra batters sent in. The record highlights McGraw's determination to win the third meeting of the season.
A regional forecast indicates scattered showers across western Pennsylvania tonight and again Saturday. Temperatures remain mid 60s to near 70 with breezy intervals and possible brief downpours in the afternoon. Localized radar patterns show diminishing activity by late evening.
A historical note records that divorce mill grist has grown each year for the past two decades, indicating a rising volume of divorce-related filings or discussions in the period.
A 20 year survey by William Simpson shows 950 divorce applications in Lawrence courts, about 7,880 marriage licenses issued, and only 10 refusals. Since 1896 divorces rose sharply while licenses nearly doubled from 316 to 586 in 1906. Ministers face $50 fines for failing to report marriages within thirty days.
James Pilmer a veteran railroader aged 14 died Thursday morning at his Bellevue home after a long service with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He leaves a widow and one daughter My Pilmer. He was well known in the city and was related to Mrs George H Cook of Maple.
The funeral of Martin Dick will be held Friday at 4 pm at 75 Lawrence Street. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
In a disputed guardianship case in the courtroom of Judge Porter, five year old Eleanor Elizabeth McMillin played and teased as her grandfather George H. McKinley and guardian John C. McMillin argued over control of her future. Testimony noted her bright blue eyes curls and affection for both adults while a witness was questioned in private.
Mrs Carolyn Payne died Friday at 2 am after weeks of typhoid fever at her cousin Elizabeth Hammett's residence 56 Croton Avenue She was 67 years 8 months 10 days and had lived in the city since last August from Lacrosse Wisconsin Surviving are her brother Matthew Hunter Hollidaysburg two sisters Mrs Fannie Dean Lacrosse Wisconsin and Mr Florence Sylvas Huntington West Virginia Her husband died ten years ago Funeral services will be Friday at 8 pm at 56 Croton Avenue with remains shipped Saturday 9 45 am by Pennsylvania to Renova Pennsylvania for interment.
Alex W. Thompson of New York City and former president of the Republic Iron and Steel company and now with the Cherry Valley Iron company was seen in New Castle Friday morning. He is well known locally for his past Shenango Valley iron and steel interests.
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