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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
Reports say Turkey fires first gun and allied armies mobilize across nations. England pledges aid to Turkey while Germany tests restraint, watching Austria and new independent states for interference from England France Russia or others.
Miss Ora Lee, 20, was found shot beside the road two miles southwest of Wadsworth, Ohio. Guy Razor, 25, engaged to Miss Lee, is in custody as sheriff investigators note no struggle and a orderly scene with her belongings nearby.
Austria-Hungary aims at Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation and threatens Serbia. Turkey seizes Sandjak of Novipazar after breaking from Austria. England debates annexing Egypt. Greece adds Crete on request. Bulgaria pledges to seize part of Macedonia if war breaks out. Albania and Montenegro rise as new dependencies.
London orders battleships Glory and Prince of Wales and cruisers Diana and Lancaster from Malta to Lemnos to calm Turkish populations and deter spoliation. Constantinople forts fire on a vessel flying Bulgarian flag as Europe anticipates wider conflict. England expects a strong guiding role, with Germany seen as the decisive power in preventing or provoking a broader war.
Serbia readies for war as reservists are ordered to join colors and a declaration against Austria is expected. King Peter struggles to restrain popular demand while Britain warns caution and Russia mobilizes the Black Sea fleet amid fears of a wider Balkan crisis.
An editorial outlines the complex buildup to the European conflict, noting the Turkish rule and the reactions of other nations that could trigger a broader and more serious war than any previous European episode.
Paris dispatch reports Germany will not oppose the principle of the proposed international conference and Italy has signified full sympathy. The Foreign Office released the information, while England reportedly holds that only existing issues be considered. Continued on Sixth Page.
Niles Ohio on October 9 reports extensive preparations by the Pennsylvania Railroad for President James McCrea and officials to spend the night October 23 during their system inspection. The waiting room is repainted, tracks reballasted, a boardwalk laid, lights strung along the track opposite the waterworks, where the private train will halt, and lumber provided for a temporary station.
William Grannis faced Alderman Charles B. Mayne after being charged with striking J. Grossman on the back with a stone earlier in the week. Grossman repeated the attack method and the capture aided by his daughter Bila. The hearing was continued for a week, with a probable settlement expected.
Jacob A. Fleming, aged 75, died at 31 Maryland Avenue. No further details provided.
John K. Tener Republican candidate for Congress from the Twenty fourth district told supporters that the county and district look safe for a strong Republican showing. He spoke in the city after visiting New Brighton Beaver County and planned to discuss the local situation with County Chairman W. W. Stevenson. He praised Elks leadership from Philadelphia and urged a straight party vote.
A runaway wagon loaded with 100 quarts of nitro glycerin terrified Clintonville near Slippery Rock. Driver John Hawker’s team bolted down Main Street, collided with a building, scattering the explosive while townspeople fled and prayers were said. No injuries reported.
George F. Sherman left this morning for Ontario Canada where he is interested in several oil wells. The field is shallow with oil found at a depth of about 300 feet.
D E Moffatt of the state health board investigates a rising typhoid fever outbreak in the area. Dozens across multiple households report illness, with several patients hospitalized or near death. Officials caution the water supply on local farms as the likely cause, noting the epidemic extends beyond a single locale and continues to spread.
Under Mayor Harry J. Lusk the police will post election notices in the Fifth ward to inform voters of the November 3 election. Voters will decide whether to split the ward into two, a measure supported by the court-appointed commissioners who reported favorably on March 4. Ballots will include For New Ward and Against New Ward.
County Chairman W W Stevenson of the Republican committee reports wagonloads of campaign literature are being distributed to voters. A carload of Small's handbook received two weeks ago is now gone, indicating strong demand for literature. Arrangements are under way for a meeting with date to be announced.
Pete Rogalski and Wanda Wendt resolved their domestic dispute at their West side home by paying costs after an Alderman Mayne proceeding. Pete allegedly used insulting language during the quarrel over a trivial matter.
Shenango mill workers gather Saturday at Hughes hall to decide if Greer New Castle tin mill employees should share work. Greer mill closed for months. Shenango operates with reduced shifts. Leaders note comparable workloads but sympathy remains high amid distress among Greer families.
The Mahoningtown District Sunday School convention met at Enon Valley Presbyterian Church with 13 schools represented. Rev. R E Porter of Westfield presided and was later elected president, with Rev W H Miller vice president and Olive Davis secretary.
The Young People society of Center U P church held its monthly meeting at Rev. Ira F. Leeper’s home with a recital by his music pupils including Ethel Rose Hazel Barnett Marie Rose Vera Cox Iva Cox and duets by Ethel Rose Ive Cox and Leeper. About sixty attended and lunch followed. Attorney Roy M. Jamison was among the guests. Tomorrow Rev Fish Prohibition candidate for Congress will speak at Centre church.
Edward T. Davis of this city served as usher at the wedding of Miss Grace Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Mills to Robert C Campbell of Rochester. The ceremony occurred Thursday evening at the First Baptist church in Rochester in front of more than 300 guests.
Jacob A. Fleming aged 74 or 75 who lived in the city died suddenly after a supper hour collapse. He had moved to 31 Maryland avenue from Butler avenue and formerly served as street commissioner. Survived by wife and children Mrs. C J Thompson Union City Mrs T J Hamilton local resident and R A Fleming Richard Fleming all at home. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm at residence with Oak Park cemetery interment.
John E. Redmond M. P. Irish home rule leader endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president. He sailed aboard the Cedric toward Culd Sod with $16 000 and said he knows Bryan well. Redmond noted the Boston Land League pledged 100 000 for the Irish autonomy campaign.
Five individuals are named in an ERB case as alleged conspirators. The report notes police investigations and pending legal actions. Names and roles are not fully disclosed in the available text.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a bitter struggle over Captain Erb s death with letters of administration granted to his sister Kate Erb and allegations of a conspiracy by Mrs Erb and her sister Mrs Beisel to poison then shoot him. Investigators found 38 caliber cartridges tied to a planned premeditated murder.
Miss Marie Brehm traveling secretary of the Presbyterian general assembly will speak Sunday at 4 30 pm during YWCA vesper services. She will also address several Presbyterian churches in the city, and the association considers it fortunate to have her.
Major Alexander McDowell of Shar on will deliver a number of campaign addresses in Indiana and Illinois next week. He will speak at several towns to rally support and discuss platform issues.
The Lake Erie and Youngstown railroad plans to apply to the city council for a franchise to bring its line from Conneaut Ohio into Youngstown. Company officials met in Youngstown to discuss the project and expect the line to run down West Front Street to Market Street. Ganz motor cars will operate the line.
The United Congress endorses the Musicians Union in its battle with the Park Theatre at Youngs, signaling political support for the performers in the ongoing conflict.
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