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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
1
The court determines Harry Thaw remains insane and orders no change in his commitment. The ruling keeps Thaw confined under the existing legal provisions for the mentally ill.
Supreme Justice Morschauser rules Harry K Thaw remains insane and unsafe for release. If District Attorney Jerome consents, Thaw may be transferred to another state institution to avoid Matteawan discipline and potential further habeas corpus actions. He plans no immediate appeal unless transfer fails.
Rev. J. S. Martin and Dr. T. J. Blackwood will leave Tuesday to attend the synod, the Reformed Presbyterian church’s highest court, with all ministers of the denomination across the United States. No local preaching next Sunday. Mrs. Martin and children will visit relatives in Parnassus during his absence for the hospital class graduation of a niece and nephew.
Public school children exhibit drawings with strong public interest and favorable comments from visitors. The display continues Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons this week at the school chapel.
The Yanigans of the East side defeated the Junior Necks on Saturday by a score of 10 to 6.
A 13 year old identified as Sammy Brown was held today in connection with a burglary at a cellar. Police reported the youth was taken into custody after an incident at the residence. The case moves to juvenile court for further proceedings.
Sammy Brown, ex servant at Ex-Lieutenant Governor William M. Brown’s mansion, is held for court on burglary charges after a sensational preliminary hearing. County Detective Logan filed the information as the defense and prosecution sparred over waiving the hearing while witnesses, many youths, testified about visits to the Brown home with alcohol. Continued on Sixth Page.
Giovanni Chambotti, 20, drowned while swimming with a dozen others in the Shenango River near the Red Jacket furnace on Sunday. Police recovered the body after about two hours using grappling wires. funeral arrangements were planned by friends.
The drug store of John B. Haley at Mill and North streets was seized this morning on a landlord's warrant. A sale notice posted by Constable W. H. Vance declares property to be sold on June 1. Haley has faced prior seizures with sheriff action and a June sale advertised.
Pottsville Pa May 25 Sheriff Clay Evans plans to publicly execute Felix Radglus Tuesday to teach the foreign population in the coal regions a lesson.
A short notes shows Dr Goodels 13 full of fight and his plan to stick to the church event.
Rev. Dr. Charles Goodell arrives in Baltimore with church resolution of confidence defending his divorce. He says the conference must elect or defeat him, framing the vote as a stand against what he calls an unholy political scheme. The piece cites court exonerations and church backing.
Police report an automobile bearing license 11 625 Gil speeding on North Cedar Street Seventh Ward late Saturday night at least 15 miles per hour over the limit. Chief Gilmore says the chauffeur will probably be arrested.
Cleveland police report Otto Poschke a former St. Clair line conductor confessed to planting a blast on a street car last Thursday night. The statement cites urging by strikers and a hidden explosive source opposite the St. Clair barns. Police expect additional arrests as the strike and arbitration vote proceed.
W. Scarlett chief engineer for the American Union Telephone Company and well known in New Castle was drowned Saturday while canoeing on the Susquehanna near Dauphin. He had supervised the installation of the new Union Telephone exchange in New Castle.
Health Officer William McCandless was alerted Monday afternoon to a suspected smallpox case in a foreign family living near the Erie tracks north of the depot in the First ward. He immediately left to investigate the report.
A New Castle union of Evangelical Church boards formed to combat rule breaking and social evils. More than 150 lay members from all city churches attended a Sunday meeting outlining resolutions to urge ministers to stamp out dancing and card playing and to back strict church discipline in every congregation.
United Presbyterian church marks a fifty year milestone in Pittsburg with events throughout the week. Representatives from four city churches attend the semi centennial service and the Men s League jubilee gathers for programs led by speakers including Percy L Craig of the Highland Avenue church.
Local folks will attend a Billy Sunday meeting in Sharon with a church group from First Christian church leaving Mill and Washington at 5 30 o clock. Seats are reserved and a large turnout is expected from neighboring areas and Sharon.
A terse item notes Dr Quayle aged 15 was ordained as bishop on the tenth. Details beyond the brief are unreadable in the fragment.
In Baltimore on May 25 Rev Dr William A Quayle of Chicago won election as bishop on the tenth ballot with 519 votes. No other candidate secured election as the conference proceeded to an eleventh ballot listing the five leading contenders G W Smith W S Lewis E H Hughes H C Stuntz and Robert McIntyre with 479 470 449 409 and 395 votes respectively. 510 were needed.
Prince Helie De Sagan and Mme Gould will marry in Paris on June 14 with civil and Protestant ceremonies under the separation of property rule. The Gould family opposition is withdrawn and loans will be published next Sunday. The couple will reside in France. The lawyer denies a Hoboken secret marriage.
The post office department issues an order letting registered firms perforate stamps with small initials or devices. The aim is to brand stamps so buyers know they are stolen property, deterring theft by employees and burglars, while keeping stamps usable and traceable for crime detection.
President Fallieres of France arrived in London at 4 15 for a four day visit. King Edward thePrince of Wales Premier Asquith Herbert Gladstone Lord Grey and the Duke of Argyle welcomed him at Victoria station and accompanied him through decorated streets to St James palace amid police lines and crowds.
Local residents enjoyed a sunny Sunday at McConnell's Mills with many driving there for the afternoon and dinner at Kildoo's. The crowd included Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Butler and others such as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lusk Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ross Miss Lucille Ross Miss Leta Breckenridge and Messrs Ray Gardner and William Orr.
Death notices for Alexander McFate age 63 in Mahon Township and Giovanni Chambotti age 20 on Center Street. Other entries include Edward Longacre age 33 and Robert Buchanan age 63 with addresses on Walnut and New Wilmington area. Also listed are Robert Bennett age 6 months on Boyles Avenue John Shebach age 27 on 613 Scioto Street and August Kalert age 75 on 69 North Walnut Street.
Alderman Charles Mayne and Constable John Stitt chased two suspected highwaymen after a robbery on South Jefferson Street. Stitt used his billy to rescue Mayne from a crowd, injuring a suspect named Tony Richards who was later released. Italians at the station demanded Richards's release, claiming he was not involved.
A large delegation led by Lawrence Commandery No. 62 will leave at 6 45 AM Tuesday by special train for Erie to attend the state conclave. Several commanderies have already arrived, with Pittsburg Commandery No. 1 and Ascalon Commandery No. 59 departing earlier. City decorations and bunting herald the event as about 4000 visiting knights are expected.
George Rigby administrator in the estate of Irene Stri mater presented a petition to sell eight lots to Andrew Wood at private sale for about 5000 dollars. The petition was granted. Evidence was taken on the appeal by West Washington street property owners from the viewers report on grading. Hearing in Duffy v Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Railway Co was continued to Thursday.
The Trinity River flood in Dallas Texas forces about 2,000 people from their homes. The rising river sweeps houses from along its banks and floods bridges and factories. A panic occurred during the early morning as the worst flood in 50 years disrupted the city.
The meeting next Monday morning of the Ministerial association will be the last session for the present season. Meetings will be discontinued until fall.
Sparks from a passing freight train likely started a blaze at the Dilworth Paper stock room on the Neshannock riverbank. Chief Connery cites the loss as at least 3000 dollars, with insurance to cover most of the total and notes the need for a city fire engine.
A boy from Bell avenue Sixth ward was accidentally shot in the leg Sunday when two boys mishandled a revolver on the rear porch of his father's home. The flesh wound is not serious.
A group of locals chartered a special car to attend Sunday meetings in Sharon. The car departs the city at 5:30 pm and returns at 11:30 pm Tuesday. Interested persons may leave their names at Clutton's drug store or with Miss Ethel Ashe at the Y.W.C.A. rooms.
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