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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

6

Hearst Rival of Rockefeller Expands Oil Fight in Mexico

Oil men report W R Hearst heads a syndicate that secured rights to oil fields in eastern Chihuahua, confirming rumors he will contest the Standard Oil empire. If true, Hearst would strike first in the Mexican oil market and extend his nationwide presses battle with rivals backing him in New York and London.

United Press Cleveland, CO Mexico W. R. Hearst Chihuahua New York Standard Oil Hearst London

American league chief opposes talks with bolting clubs

President Johnson of the American league, a member of the national commission, says the commission has no right to consult with the bolting clubs of the National Association. He would act as arbitrator only if a committee from both leagues and other minors requests it.

Johnson American League National Commission Baseball High Court National Association Association

Football Game Here Thursday Between Indians and Primrose A C

Arrangements are made for a Thanksgiving day game in this city at Cascade park at 3 30 p m between the Youngstown Indians and the Primrose A C The two teams met last Saturday at Youngston with New Castle losing by one point 5 to 6

Youngstown Indians Primrose A. C Youngston New Castle Cascade Park

Keagy Sells Race Horse to Davis in Local Deal

A H. Keagy of Croton avenue sold his horse Director K, with a 2 20 record, to D. Davis who aims to further improve its speed. Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Amsbury of Lincoln avenue spend Tuesday in Pittsburg.

A H. Keagy Croton Avenue D. Davis Don H. Amsbury Lincoln Avenue Pittsburg

B&B Coat Sale Highlights Broadcloth and Empire Coats

November 24 1908 B&B showcases a broadcloth coat selection with Empire Directoire and semi fitted styles priced from 5 to 90 dollars. Featured items include 50 inch heavy mixed coats at 10 dollars 60 inch black broadcloth coats at 16.59 and 60 inch empire models at 20 dollars. Also listed are long jackets and luxury silk lined black broadcloth options up to 60 dollars.

Empire Directoire

Rockefeller Confesses Heavy Railroad Stock Holdings

In a government dissolution hearing, John D. Rockefeller admits owning substantial railroad stocks and bonds as part of his personal investments. Kellogg presses for names and details while Rockefeller downplays influence on the case, noting others are more heavily invested. Archbold expected to take the stand next.

Rockefeller testifies ownership in multiple railroads

John D. Rockefeller testified he owned stock in the Lackawanna New York Central Pennsylvania Western Maryland Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific first preferred Erie Colorado Southern and a railroad in Mexico. He stated he owns no stock in the Union Pacific or Southern Pacific.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western New York Central Pennsylvania Maryland Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific Erie Colorado and Southern Mexico Standard Oil Kellogg Rockefeller Federal Inquisitor John D. Archbold One Corporation New York John D. Rockefeller Lackawanna

Rockefeller Confronts Testimony On Railroad Stocks

The distinguished witness refuses to name railroad securities while citing immunity fears. He offers to prepare a private statement listing railroad stocks and bonds viewed as profitable by him over the past decade for transmission to the government attorney. Attorney Kellogg presses for a public disclosure of transportation company holdings.

Rockefeller Stock Exchange Thse Kellogg

Brutal Father Kills Daughter in Family Shooting

New York report details Carl Loos a 17 year old baker who shot his 15 year old daughter Mata and wounded his son Frank W. after seeking a family reunion. The father already faces domestic trouble and was disarmed before jail. Frank W. Loos, recently married, is in serious condition.

United Press New York Carl Loos Mata Frank W Loos Frank W. Loos Illinois Yale

Deaths of the Day Michael Short dies after tuberculosis illness

Michael B. Short 36, a stationary engineer born in Rockwood Tennessee and longtime resident of this city, died Monday at 4 20 PM at 462 South Mill Street after a nine month illness. He married Kate Hoover and was a member of Central Presbyterian church, the American Insurance union chapter 145 Sharon, and Shenango lodge I O O F. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 PM with burial at Greenwood cemetery.

Michael B. Short Tennessee South Mill Street Summerville Tenn Mr. Short Rockwood Joseph A Caroline (Underwood) Short Kate Hoover Ephraim Hoover Central Presbyterian Church American Insurance Union Sharon Shenango Lodge Greenwood Cemetery

Kaiser cheered by his people at Berlin union meet

The Kaiser was warmly cheered at the German industrial union session in Berlin. Privy Counselor Worth announced that the past misunderstanding with the emperor was settled and that those who know him see his high aim for Germany’s welfare, a view greeted with approval by delegates.

United Press Berlin Worth

Target Killed During Music Hall Shooting in London

Herbert Lee, a music hall performer known as the Human Target, was shot and killed while taking aim at by Mme. Clementine in a London music hall. Clementine was arrested as investigations begin.

United Press London Mme Clementine Herbert Lee

Rev S M Goehring Former Pastor Dies at 45

Rev S M Goehring a former pastor of Presbyterian churches at Silverhill Jefferson county and Amsterdam Ohio died Monday at his Silverhill home where he had returned two months ago after a health related year in Colorado. He was 45, served 11 years in the ministry, graduate of Westminster College and Western Theological Seminary. He leaves his wife and one son his mother Mrs Jane Goehring and brother W A Goehring of Zelienople. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at Silverhill.

S. M. Goehring Silverhill Jefferson County Amsterdam Colorado Westminster College Western Theological Seminary Jane Goehring W. A. Goehring Zelienople

Mrs Mary Palkovich Dies of Typhoid at 26 in Fifth Ward

Mrs Mary Palkovich wife of John Palkovich a well known Austrian of the Fifth ward died at Shenango Valley hospital at 9 o'clock Monday evening of typhoid fever. She was 26 and survived by her husband. Funeral at St Joseph's church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with interment in St Joseph's cemetery.

Mary Palkovich John Palkovich Shenango Valley Hospital St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery

End of Division at Mercer in Bessemer Rail Line

The Bessemer railroad orders Mercer ended as the division end until next spring. Ore runs will be double headed out of Greenville. Twenty Mercer crews will relocate to Greenville for future operations.

Bessemer Railroad Mercer Gureenville Greenville

Patton Stephenson Wedding Invitations Issued

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Anna Patton and Mr. Robert Clarence Stephenson. The ceremony will be at the Patton home on Harlansburg road at noon on Thanksgiving with Rev McClintock officiating and many local guests expected.

Anna Patton J. Y. Patton Harlansburg Road Robert Clarence Stephenson Monessen McClintock

Marriage Licenses Arrive for Aldernderfer Eckles Barris McCaslin

James Be Aldernderfer and Jennie Eckles of Ellwood City Clarks Mills. James A Barris and Ellen McCaslin of New Castle. Two couples received marriage licenses in the region.

James BE. Aldernderfer Ellwood City Jennie M. Eckles Clarks Mills James A. Barris New Castle Ellen McCaslin

James Bonner Accepts Illinois Job Near Chicago

James Bonner of Leasure avenue will leave next week for Illinois to take a position in a small town near Chicago. Miss Ruth Grimes of County Line street is confined to her home by a threatened attack of typhoid fever.

James Bonner Leasure Avenue Illinois Chicago Ruth Grimes County Line Street Wabash Avenue

Hospital Notes and Local Visitors Reported in Pittsburg

Charles Ross an Italian resident in the southern part of the city was taken to New Castle hospital Monday evening and is quite seriously ill. Clifford G. Watson of Highland Avenue and Mac Young of Grant Street were Pittsburg visitors, with Watson in town on business Tuesday.

Charles Ross New Castle Hospital Clifford G. Watson Highland Avenue Pittsburg Mac Young Grant Street

Cannon Says He Is Taft At Naval Banquet

In Chicago a business gathering heard Speaker Joseph G. Cannon state he seeks no fight with William Howard Taft. He warned against tariff revision delays, pledged to push Republican policy into national law, and noted Roosevelt's earlier stance on postponing revision until after the next election.

United Press Chicago Joseph G. Cannon William Howard Taft Cannon Teriff Theodore Roosevelt House of Representatives Republican Party

Dodger Seeks Settlement After Arrest Avoiding Captors

Joe Sneezak faced Alderman Q Charles B. Mayne on charges of open lewdness and resisting an officer after a days long hillside chase by Constable John L. Stitt. Held on bail for a further hearing, Sneezak sought to settle matters with one of his prosecutors as Alice Martin and Constable Stitt testified. The alleged trouble began with Sneezak’s harassment of the girl, leading to a barricaded house and a later home capture.

Joe Sneezak John L. Stitt Q Charles B. Mayne Alice Martin Stitt Sneezak

Watches Found and Returned Through The News

Mrs J O Johnston a piano dealer of 34 East street lost a valuable gold watch with a chain. Mr Weber living near West Middlesex found and returned it through The News. Mrs Klapperstick daughter of J Y Klapperstick 108 Mulberry street lost a watch and pin. After one insertion in The Daily News Harry Gormley of Richelieu avenue brought it to The News office as finder.

J. O. Johnston East Street Weber West Middlesex J. Y. Klapperstick Mulberry Street Daily News Harry Gormley Richelieu Avenue

Sister's Illness Calls Mrs Long To Franklin

Mrs. J. D. Long of Emerson avenue was summoned to Franklin last night by the serious illness of her sister Mrs. S. S. Conner. Conner, visiting from Indianapolis where her husband was a noted Elocutionist, fell ill after an operation and is now suffering from its effects.

J. D. Long Emerson Avenue Franklin

Real estate deals offer multiple city properties and income buys

SHERRITT 5300 buys three houses on Reynolds street with six and four rooms. A general store with post office in connection yields rent. established 51 years, monthly income $2000. Other listings include a five room house on Cliff street, a six house block on Lafayette street renting for $122 monthly, plus a large stock of bargains and priceup expectations.

Reynolds Street Fifth Ward P. O Cliff Street West Side Lafayette Street Seventh Ward

Piles Cured Internally Says Dr Leonhardt

Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Neb expert on piles states external treatment fails and internal care is needed. He perfected Hem Roid the first internal pile cure and claims 98 percent cure rate. Sold under guarantee at John F Neelys New Castle Pa Price $1. Write for booklet.

J. S. Leonhardt Lincoln Neb Dr. Leonhardt Co Bufffalo

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J. D. Rockefeller Texas Standard J. W. Weagh Oil City Federal Trust Frank B. Kellogg United States Ferris Standard Oil Trust Astute Corporation Kaiser Greenvill Taft Dodger Sherritt J. H. Sherritt New Castle, PA Seal North Mill Street Fetorete Esate Beats Nee Quehl's Care News Office Hotel Henry KR. B Care News Treadwell News Company Robert B Pittsburg Street News Office A. Green South Jefferson Street Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Harrison Street Rosenblum Malloy’s P. H. Malloy & Co Mr. Kradel Pittsburg Street Bridge W. R. Covert Grove City Bell Children’s Aid Society East Falls Street R. FP. D J. B Beaver Streets Dr. Donnan Y. M. C. A. Finder Blaine Park Highland Hamilton Grimes Streets Long Avenue Mahoningtown Mt. Jackson J. H. O'Donnell Ashland Avenue Bell Phore United States Steel Corporation J. M. Patton Joseph M. Patton Almira Avenue Butler Avenue Edith Brothers Bell Phone Princeton Quest Street City Euclid Avenue J. C. White East North Street Stewart Neshannock Avenue West Neshannock Avenue Jerre Bauman J. C. Stevenson Kline Pearson Street Bath Court Street James Cemocratt East Winter Avenue J. Clyde Gilfillan L. S. & T. Company H. Lk Robinson New Castle Marble and Granite Works R. C. Fralick J. W. Hesketh Outlet Co Y. M. A. Bldg Leesburg Thompson Run G. H. van Horn Smith Premier Central City Typewriter Exchange West Fayette Street Syracuse N. Y Crescent Portland van Horn Loan & Trust Co Dean Lawrence County Adess B. P. H Pasite Fischer Sharp's Union Depot Titt Forrest Geo. McCrudden South Beaver J Carrol New Castle Junction BK. J. Bartlett Oak Street W. 8. Davis Boyles and Highland Avenues Chautauqua, N. Y Washington Street Mercer County Neshannock Falls W. W. Park West Federal Street Youngstown West South Re A. H. Pullerton Edenburg Tis Cumberland Avenue Greery J. F. P. Kennelly & Co West Washington Street Harlansburg H. H. Rea West Moody Avenue T. W.hamilton Adams Street Union The Young Men's Christian Association Pool’ Care News James Walters Gibson Covert’s William McCune New Castle Pa Harbor and Eastbrook Road Edgewood Avenue L. R. van Horn Rhode Island Court House Mack Jackson J. B. Elder Volant T. Company Conners Huron Avenue County Line St Fairmont Avenue Lown Lawrence Realty Company James Minter Place Old Pittsburg Road RF. D. No Lily Stansfield East Moody Avenue E.j.o’'Brien East Washington Street
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