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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

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Claim Is Made Bacilli Sterilized Inoculation Safe

Washington dispatch reports defense of Dr Detre by Dr Flyck amid criticism over inoculation of ten charity patients at Children's hospital. Flyck says fluids tested used sterilized extracts of human and bovine tubercle bacilli to distinguish TB origin and denies using live bacteria. Debate centers on bovine TB transmission to humans and safety of deliberate inoculation.

United Press Washington Children’s Hospital Lawrence F. Flyck Tuberculosis Congress Detre Flyck Congress Man Koch

Reverend Young Offered Higher Salary to Stay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburg on October 1 the Second Presbyterian Church of this city boosts Rev. Dr. S Edward Young’s salary from 7000 to 10000 to deter him from accepting a Brooklyn call at Bedford Avenue Presbyterian. Dr Young declines to reveal if he will accept the Brooklyn offer.

United Press Pittsburg Bedford Avenue Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Second Presbyterian Church S. Edward Young Brooklyn Call Young

Chicago Crook Shot in Pittsburg Jewelers Run In

Charles Edwards of Chicago was wounded in a running gunfight with Patrolman Edward Brophy in Pittsburg Pennsylvania after attempting to enter a jewelry store. Edwards was struck in the forearm, arrested, and hospitalized.

United Press Pittsburg Charles Edwards Chicago Edward Brophy Edwards

Children in Arms Not Admitted at Opera House Show

Owing to the extreme quietness essential for the performance of The Great Divide at the opera house tonight, the management announces that children in arms will not be admitted.

Opera House

Sneak Thief Targets Dentists Offices in City Burglary

A clever thief roamed dentist offices in this city, stealing about $50 in gold, a $100 diamond pin, and two suits. He entered Dr Samuel A Bowman’s Greer block on North Mercer between 7 and 8 am, then tried Dr Victor H Diefenderfer’s door. Miss Fray Moore confronted him with a case knife, and he fled. Police traced the case-knife episode, noted safe locks, and suspect a “spotter” ahead of the robber. a suspect described is being sought by police in other towns.

Samuel A. Bowman Greer Block Mercer Street Dr. Bowman C. C. Horner Victor H. Diefenderfer North Mercer Street Greer Horner

Immense Crowds After Farm Land Open in South Dakota

Great crowds gather near the Rosebud Indian reservation for a 380000 acre tract opening to settlement. About 200000 people may register for quarter sections. Registration runs Oct 5 to 17 in Chamberlain Dallas Gregory Presino St D O Neill Valentine Neb. Drawings begin Oct 19 with payments: six dollars per acre and a fifth due at entry.

United Press Sioux Falls Tripp County Rosebud Indian Reservation South Dakota Chamberlain Dallas Gregory Presino St D O'Neill Valentine Neb

Wright wins 1000 prize for longest flight in Europe

Paris reports the Aero club sent Wilbur Wright a 1000 prize for the longest flight over a prescribed course. His official flight lasted 1 hour 7 minutes 11 3 4 seconds, achieved September 8, with no other contestant rivaling. His earlier 1 hour 31 minutes 25 seconds was disqualified for not occurring before sunset as required.

United Press Paris The Aero Club Today Wilbur Wright Wright Europe

Walter D. Clark Seriously Ill in Allegheny Hospital

Walter D. Clark of this city is seriously ill in Allegheny General hospital after traveling to Pittsburg for the Sesquicentennial. His health deteriorated to a critical condition, making transfer impossible.

Walter D. Clark Allegheny Hospital Allegheny General Hospital Clark Pittsburg

Taft Record Shows He Is Not Unfair to Labor

The Cleveland Leader reports that William H. Taft as a northern district of Ohio circuit judge required plaintiffs and defendants to appear with affidavits and testimony before granting even a temporary injunction in 1898. He insisted on cross examination prior to hearings while handling the American Steel and Wire case against Wireless Drawers and Tie makers unions. The injunction was later granted by Judge Hammond.

William H. Taft Taft Cleveland Leader United States Cleveland United States Circuit Court Ohio American Steel and Wire Company Federated Wire Trades of America Ricks Sve E. S. Hammond Memphis, Tenn United States Civis Court

Unity Baptist Church Centennial Celebrated in Harlansburg

The Unity Baptist congregation marks 100 years in Harlansburg with a centennial program led by Deacon C. E. Hunt and Rev. Dr. H. C. Hall. Guests include J. J. Dean and Joseph Studebaker, with choir services and a doctrinal sermon by Rev. W. H. McKinney. Friday continues Beaver Baptist association sessions.

Harlansburg Unity Baptist Unity Baptist Church C. E. Hunt Hunt H. C. Hall J. J. Dean Joseph Studebaker Butler County Unity Choir The Beaver Baptist Association

Teddy Jr Goes to Work at Five Dollars a Week

Theodore Roosevelt Jr enters the Hartford Carpet factory in Thompsonville Connecticut at 7 am joining about 3 000 skilled workers. He starts as a clerical worker earning five dollars weekly and will later move to the wool department to learn the mechanical side of the business.

Thompsonville Conn Hartford Carpet Corporation Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Youngstown People Hurt in Cleveland Car Crash

One man was killed and two injured when two Euclid Heights cars met a single carriage on Overlook Road Euclid Heights at about 11 PM Wednesday. The hack driver died, J P McConnell of Youngstown was seriously hurt, and William McConnell and his wife, also of Youngstown, were slightly injured.

P. J. McConnell Youngstown Cleveland Euclid Heights Overlook Road J. P. McConnell William McConnell

Election officer named for Fifth Ward precinct

Judge Porter appoints Louis Weinberg as inspector of election in the first precinct of the Fifth ward after Joseph Weinburg resigns to move to Pittsburg.

Porter Louis Weinberg Joseph Weinburg Pittsburg

Girdle Manhattan With Four Track Freight Subway

Amsterdam company proposes a four track freight subway to girdle Manhattan from North River to East River with a tunnel under Forty second Street and a Hudson crossing into New Jersey. W W J Wilgus says the project would provide new wheel entrances for multiple railroads, reduce harbor ferries and save about 15 million dollars annually. The plan, backed by the public service commission, is ready for construction without outside aid.

United Press New York Public Service Commission Manhattan Manhattan Island Amsterdam Company Broadway W.W. J. Wilgus New York Central North River Front Battery East River New York, New Haven & Hartford Bronx Island Forty-second Street Hudson New Jersey Pennsylvania West Shore Erie Lehigh Central of New Jersey Wilgus New York Harbor Death Avenue Amsterdam

Young Men’s Republican Club Plans Beaver County Campaign Opening

At Alderman Ranney’s office the Young Men’s Republican club voted to attend Beaver County’s campaign opening on Saturday October 3. Members discussed drum corps and possible fifers to form a band. The club will admit new members who own a suit and urged all members to attend.

Young Men's Republican Club Ranney Beaver County

Motion for a new trial in Gibbin & Spalla case

Norman Martin attorney for Gibbin & Spalla appeals for a new trial after a conviction for removing goods with intent to defraud creditors. Prisoners await sentencing until the motion is decided. Grounds claim the verdict lacks weight of evidence and jury instruction errors.

Norman Martin Gibbin & Spalla

Criminal Court Concludes Term with Jurors Dismissed

All jurors at the present term were discharged Wednesday evening as the September criminal court term ended. Most cases proceeded to trial with few guilty pleas. two or three cases were continued to the December term.

Criminal Court

Cause of Death Linked to Vaccination

A six year old girl in Philadelphia died after a vaccination with a severe reaction. Doctors performed the procedure and the next day the arm swelled and pain worsened leading to death.

Philadelphia

Local Option Election Set for Columbiana County

Col umbiana county hosts the first Ohio eastern border local option election next Saturday amid nationwide dry sentiment. Results from 13 counties show mixed outcomes with drys optimistic in East Liverpool Wellsville and Salem while wets expect a close vote. If Columbiana goes dry saloons county wide except East Liverpool and Wellsville face a three year ban. otherwise the county remains dry pending future votes.

Lawrence County Columbiana County Ohio East Liverpool Wellsville Salem Salineville Lisbon Columbiana Leetonia East Palestine Rose County East Liverpool

SPORTSMEN OFF FOR TALL TIMBER

The hunting season opened with sportsmen heading to the woods early. Until October 15 pheasants woodcock and squirrel may be killed. after the 15th rabbits have no limit. Five pheasants per day twenty per week sixty per season. ten woodcock per day twenty per week fifty per season. six squirrels per day with rabbits unrestricted. Rabbits and squirrels are scarce due to timber cuts.

Bunnie New Castle Lawrence County

Informal Reception for Departing church members

After the special service at Second U P church an informal reception honored Rev and Mrs Magill who depart for Brooklyn and missionary Miss Margaret Ralph who will move to California. Guests enjoyed social time and refreshments served by the ladies. Ralph received gifts including a Bible and gold brooch from the Home department.

U. P Andrew Magill Brooklyn Margaret Ralph California Miss Ralph Home Department

Welshman Refuses Arrest of Pet Goat

In Youngstown Ohio on October 1 a patrol wagon arrived after a hur ry call to Pyatt Street to arrest a goat. Patrolman Elias Jones declined the arrest claiming as a Welshman he would not arrest a goat. A neighboring woman insisted on the arrest as the goat damaged a cabbage patch. The officers said an Irish copper would have to make the arrest.

Youngstown Pyatt Street Elias Jones Jones

Nelson charged with assault discharged after hearing

Gus Nelson was discharged at a hearing before Alderman Charles B. Mayne after Rich Hill, who had sued for assault and battery, withdrew the information following a Washington street altercation yesterday. Hill paid the costs.

Gus Nelson Rich Hill Charles B. Mayne Washington Street Hill

Death Records for Local Residents in Scott Township and Boston

Death notices list Mrs. Margaret McFarland aged 90 of Scott township Mrs. Catherine Wright aged 70 of Boston avenue and Miss Antoinetta Heller aged 22 of 186 East Boyles avenue. Additional details not provided.

Margaret McFarland Scott Township Catherine Wright Boston Avenue Antoinetta Heller East Boyles Avenue

W C T U Convention Opens Tonight at Sharon

The state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance union opens with a delegates prayer meeting at the First Methodist church in Sharon. About 300 delegates are expected and hosted by Sharon families. Friday morning the convention continues to Tuesday noon or evening. Delegates from New Castle and vicinity include Mrs C W Waddington, Mrs N J Nail, and others from various unions.

Women's Christian Temperance Union First Methodist Sharon Lawrence County New Castle Central Union C. W. Waddington N. J. Nail E. J. Roberts Mary A. Davidson South Side Frances Felton Elta Nelson Calvin Smith Emma Reynolds West Side Emma Bartlett Myrtle Lowash Frances Willard

Masons Ban Speakeasies In Missouri Druggists

The Missouri grand lodge plans to amend its constitution and by laws to bar druggists who sell whisky from joining the Masonic order. A rule already disfavors liquor men and will oust those who prefer the liquor trade. The state constitution, drafted 84 years ago, lacks provisions against druggists with saloon adjacents.

United Press ST. Louis Missouri Missouri Grand Lodge

Baltimore clubman leaves hospital after boardwalk shooting

Charles B. Roberts, noted Baltimore clubman and Atlantic City shooting victim, has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital and stay at the Brighton Hotel with Mrs. Roberts.

Baltimore Charles B. Roberts Atlantic City Boardwalk Brighton

English Workers Form Combined Unions in Big Fight

English laborers from ten shops unite to form a combined union. They plan to demand a general wage increase and vote on action by referendum. A large confrontation is predicted as the dispute unfolds.

English Railways Face Broad Strike Over Pay and Hours

England's major railways unite to resist wage gains and shorter hours. Unions plan an early referendum with expected affirmative votes for roughly a 25 percent pay rise and overtime double pay. Current wages are cited as starvation levels, with long shifts. If ordered, a nationwide strike could involve nearly 500,000 railway workers and many allied trades, risking up to 1.5 million job losses amid a deepening economic slump. The dispute may dominate mid October parliamentary debate.

London Eng England America

Governor Hughes Opens New Campaign in New York

The New York campaign begins with Governor Hughes addressing six audiences, rallying for national and state tickets. State voters are seen as pivotal in deciding the next president, as Hughes returns from an earlier western trip and speaks at Baltimore to a crowd rivaling Bryan’s turnout.

United Press New York New York State Hughes Baltimore Bryan

Lawson Foresees Calamity If Bryan Wins Election

Egypt Mass Oct 1 Thomas W Lawson argues Taft will be next president he says Bryan would be powerless and Roosevelt would lift people six feet but Taft will keep them grounded Roosevelt and Bryan would fail to raise the public from the ground he asserts Taft will hold them steady.

Tom Lawson Bryan United Press Egypt Mass Thomas W. Lawson Taft Lawson Johnson Minnesota Foraker Roosevelt

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Rev. Young PGH Teddy, JR Will Girdle Subway Metro Polis Jersey City Long Island Will Help Beaver CO Republican Club W.C.T.U M. E. Church Masons Combine R. R Gov. Hughes Pire
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