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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
1
A political speculation piece argues Roosevelt would defeat Bryan in 1912 if he runs. The column weighs chances, framing Roosevelt as the strongest rival and cites public sentiment and electoral dynamics.
Chicago sources report a speech by Congressman Nicholas Longworth at Sterling Ohio, where his remarks and his president’s son in law sparked a Roosevelt for president in 1916 boom. Republicans blame enthusiasm while Democrats see a long range plan to return the president to the White House after an eight year rest.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia said he would not welcome the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi as a son in law for his daughter Katherine. He denied Paris reports of a December wedding and cited possible royal pressures as a reason to oppose the match.
Nicholas Longeworth nominated his father in law Theodore Roosevelt for president in 1916 at Rock Island Illinois. Officials in Washington say the remark is more a friendly gesture than a forecast. They note many ifs and buts about the plan and the likelihood of Taft’s or Bryan’s win this fall. Roosevelt would stay engaged in politics after the White House and push for continued reform.
Beales C. Wright of Boston and Frederick B. Alexander began an 11 000 mile journey to Australia to represent the United States in the Davis Cup ties. Wright left Boston and will meet Alexander in Montreal. then they travel to Vancouver to sail for Melbourne for the late November matches.
Boston Oct 3 A peculiar feature of Bay state politics at the Republican state convention centers on selecting a lieutenant governor candidate. The right of succession drives three hopefuls, with Eben S Draper a leading contender to head the ticket after three years as lieutenant governor under Gov Guild. The winner is seen as a near certainty for the gubernatorial nomination in three years if the party remains in power.
Citizens of New Castle see the Republican campaign kickoff as an immense 20 by 20 foot netting banner showing Taft and Sherman is hung across Washington street between the Eower and the Dunn blocks. The banner, painted on waterproof material, bears the headline Republican Nominees and is prepared by county committee chairman W. W. Stevenson with funds reportedly available to cover soon upcoming campaign expenses.
R G Boak and fellow New Castle residents have begun leasing several hundred acres near Portersville for oil and gas. The area lies close to Butler county fields and the Gemmil wells on the Slipperyrock. Oil has been found nearby in small amounts as a new company plans a large belt and a new well will be drilled soon.
Eugene V. Debs, Socialist presidential candidate, stated that not a wheel of his red special was greased with Standard Oil before departing Rochester for Geneva Waterloo Auburn and Syracuse. He criticized both major parties in a Rochester speech.
Death records show Zuriah Belles 79 of North Sewickley township Nellie Stoner 92 of Portersville and Dr H E Zimmerman 75 of Mt Jackson. Obituaries list ages and hometowns in brief rural notices.
A thief tried to rob the New Castle hospital during remodeling on Thursday night. Watchman Peter Grimm chased the intruder, fired into the air, but the suspect vanished and was not found by police. Lumber thefts and damaged locks have increased around the site.
Sailors in Admiral Sperry's fleet face restricted shore leave while officers enjoy liberty in Manila. Discrimination over infection guards sparks protests as ships Kansas Minnesota Kentucky Kearsarge Virginia Vermont and Illinois coal at Cavite. Water parade turnout falls short of expectations with about 30 vessels participating.
Preparations are underway for the Catholic Missionary congress of the United States and Canada to be held in Chicago from November 15 to 18. More than sixty archbishops bishops and mitered abbots from the United States Canada and Mexico are expected to attend. Archbishop Quigley led a meeting outlining plans.
New York October 2. Before leaving for the shooting lodge in Michigan William E Corey and his actress wife disclosed that the former star will have a 1 million dollar theatre in Paris. It will be near the Corey chateau just outside Paris. Mrs Corey is said to be devoted to her art and music, a stance approved by her husband.
Dr. Hamilton Wright, a member of the American delegation to the International Opium Commission, left for the Orient after completing his study of opium use in the eastern United States. On his voyage to Shanghai he will assess conditions in Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and more cities.
W H Taft braves a rough Denver crowd and continues a Kansas swing to quell Republican feuds. He travels with Long and Bristow and a host of lawmakers, visiting Kinsley Garden City Hutchinson and other towns while pledging a larger Republican majority.
Attorneys J W Cunningham J Norman Martin and District Attorney Young travel to Philadelphia on Monday to argue the appeal of Frank Mediata who was convicted of perjury in the Rosario Serge murder case Mediata claims new evidence will show his innocence while witnesses for the commonwealth testified he was not present at the time of the stabbing and he was sentenced to the Western penitentiary
Vice President candidate Sherman and Congressman Longworth tour Illinois on the third day of the whirlwind Republican drive. In Priceville he spoke to girl students on lovemaking and managing a sweetheart, then shifted to tariff topics at the next stop before ending the day in Evansville Indiana where he speaks tonight.
The International Congress on Tuberculosis ended in Washington with a decision to meet next in Rome in 1911. President Roosevelt addressed the assembly before adjournment.
London reports describe the Musi valley flood in Deccan India as possibly the worst disaster yet, with up to fifty thousand natives and many Europeans buried in slime and disease. Rescue work battles through quagmires as fever spreads and bodies are burned on pyres. officials in Bombay caution that details are unavailable due to the scale of the catastrophe.
More than 300 friends attend a farewell for George E. Burgess retiring as local YMCA secretary. The gathering welcomes new secretary B. A. Hoover and Physical Director Myron Waldorf. Burgess receives a gold watch chain and pledges support for future fundraising. The event ends with lunch and best wishes as Burgess and his wife depart for Syracuse.
St Paul Minnesota October 3 Labor men heatedly discuss the state federation meeting where Bryan sentiment dominates. President G B Howley claims offers of 100 a week to oppose Bryan and vows to reveal letters showing leading members offered 1000 to stay silent for two months. He promises additional sensational disclosures.
Nat C. Goodwin obtained an absolute divorce Friday from Jessie Dermott Goodwin known as Maxine Elliott at Reno Nevada on the charge of desertion. The decree and findings were prepared and signed in 11 minutes by Judge Pike. Mrs Goodwin is 37 and Mr Goodwin is 50.
Carpenters began work today tearing out the front of the former Mont Winter gentlemen's furnishings store. The owner, Mr Winter, plans to start a high class moving picture show in the room.
Admiral Sperry cabled from Manila that health conditions are improving but he will not grant short liberty to sailors until the fleet returns from China in November. The decision aims to ensure discipline and readiness during ongoing operations.
Fire at Crest hall in Winthrop destroys the hotel and injures guests. Mrs. A. C. Dumont of New York is missing, believed to have perished seeking jewels. U S regulars from Fort Banks assist in protecting Crest hall Oceanview hotel and cottages.
A congressional record argues that his vice presidential selection was a mistake, portraying him as a burden on the Republican ticket.
Christian Thompson, living along the Sharon electric line, has been arrested before Alderman Ranney on a charge of not supporting his children and on a charge of assault and battery on his wife Carrie Thompson. A hearing will be held later. William Miles, arrested for damaging property of G N Clark liveryman, is jailed in default of bail. Theodore Russo, arrested before Alderman Ranney on stealing an accordion from Joe Dimsne of Mahoningtown, hearing to be held later.
St. Louis October 3 Pirates victory over the Cardinals and Cubs next will push Clarke to take his team to West Baden for three days. He aims to stay ready if the Pirates reach the World Series against the American League pennant winners Giants and Doves.
October 15 is set for releasing the contributions list with Bryan taking a deep interest in compiling the data for the press. The effort aims to show funding sources and amounts associated with the party.
W J Bryan spends a quiet day in Lincoln with no major visitors or speeches planned. He won t prepare advance talks for the Deep Waterways banquet in Chicago next Wednesday and plans to speak in his congressional district upon returning. He aims to promote the October 15 campaign contributions list and to show broad support across former opponents.
The football season opens this afternoon with Chicago facing Purdue at Marshall Field in a key western matchup. Illinois meets Monmouth and Minnesota plays Lawrence College. Indiana contests Depauw and Michigan faces Case.
The Lusitania leaves London for America carrying the heaviest mail ever sent from England on a single ship. The rise is mainly in letter mail due to penny postage. English manufacturers did not send as many trade circulars as Americans.
Veach returned Friday evening from an extensive Texas and southwest trip. He is enthusiastic about prospects in Texas and Oklahoma, noting thousands of new settlers moving into the area and greater opportunities there.
In Chicago on October 3 rioting by International Brotherhood of Teamsters and United Teamsters of America injured about twenty and led to five arrests. Pickets hurled rocks and bricks as clashes erupted over a union merger push led by J C Driscoll. Police restored order with a large force, amid fears of further trouble.
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