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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

10

Tucker Likely Will Be Court-Martialed

United Press reports William F. Tucker paymaster U S A was arrested in Decatur Illinois on a charge of deserting his wife daughter of the late General John A Logan. Court-martial for conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman expected if convicted. He is en route to Hot Springs Arkansas for Brights disease treatment. Mrs Logan and Mrs Tucker say the daughter has not sued for divorce.

United Press Washington William F. Tucker Decatur Ill John A. Logan Thermy Hot Springs Ark Bright General Hospital

Man Refuses Contact and Support in Domestic Dispute

The husband has avoided all communication with his wife, refused to see her, and has not provided any financial support. Court records indicate that an attorney in Chicago secured his arrest on related grounds.

Chicago

Bomb throws target taxicabs in New York strike tension

A bomb exploded in the enclosure on Fifty seventh street and Eighth avenue where 250 New York Taxicab company cars were stored. Officials call it an attempt by striking chauffeurs to ruin reserves, while strike leaders call it a misguided act or a company ploy to cast strikers as desperate. Another attack occurred on the Victoria hotel area with a large plate glass window shattered by a missile from a passing automobile.

United Press New York Fifty Seventh Street Eighth Avenue Victoria Hotel Broadway Twenty-seventh Street

Believed Dr Cook Reaches the Pole After Dash

Reports say Arctic explorer Dr Frederick E Cook likely reached the pole and is returning with a party including Eskimos and many dogs. Letters from spring indicate a start 560 miles south of the pole, with wife in Brooklyn confident and Anthony Fiala expressing belief in Cook's success.

United Press Frederick E. Cook Pole Cook Brooklyn Anthony Fiala Dr. Cook

New Street Car Line Delayed By Money Market

In Wampum Pennsylvania on October 14, officials report the proposed street car line to connect New Castle and Beaver Falls faces delays as construction has not begun and the shaky money market is cited as the cause. right of way nearly all secured previously.

Wampum New Castle Beaver Falls

Final tag day plans outlined by YWCA finance committee

The YWCA finance committee met to finalize tag day set for October 17. Twenty thousand tags and 200 contribution boxes prepared for 18 committee members each supervising ten or more workers. Some volunteers plan to start at 6 AM. association rooms open 8 AM to 9 PM for information and signups.

Eric New Castle A. M. Leohner J. C. Norris J. S. Martin Mary Ward George Greer May White Carrie Jeffrey C. G. Long Anna Robinson C. B. Ingham J. D. F. Newell E. A. Donnan B. I. Phillips I. B. Griffiths E. C. Porter Eva Failer Mary Allen Elizabeth McLaughrey

Why Teddy Called Naval War College Into a Conference

The October Army and Navy Life prints Commander A. L. Key’s letter criticizing battleship construction. He argues American battleships are deficient above water and inadequately protected below the waterline and that the fleet’s buoyancy is insufficient.

Teddy Naval War College United Press New York Roosevelt Newport Army and Navy Life A. L. Key Navy Department Board of Construction Department

McCoy Aims to Prove He Is Not a Has Been

Kid McCoy declares he will show the public he can fight as in former days. He meets Jim Stewart for six rounds Friday night after training with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. Stewart, equally confident, says he must beat good men to advance and expects McCoy to be in top condition.

United Press New York Kid McCoy Peter Maher Jim Stewart Stewart McCoy Philadelphia Jack O’brien

Prison Break Tale at Western Penitentiary Hearing

Colonel J H Corbett former deputy warden told on the witness stand of prison life and escape attempts by Walter Dorman of Biddle notoriety and Eddie Foy alias Clark during yesterday's investigation. He testified 21 separate items of mismanagement were alleged.

J. H. Corbett Western Penitentiary Walter Dorman Biddle Eddie Foy Clark Corbett

Kincaid Reports Ohio Backing Taft Big Victory Forecast

Rev. G. W. Kincaid returned from Ohio where he spoke for Taft and predicts a large Taft majority there. He heads to Cambria county this week.

Rev G. W. Kincaid Ohio Taft Cambria County

Dr Samuel Ziegler Promoted Chief Surgeon of Bessemer Line

Dr Samuel Ziegler of Greenville has been named chief surgeon of the Bessemer and Lake Erie road succeeding Dr Weidman of Mercer. This leadership change places Dr Ziegler at the head of the railroad’s surgical department as the company updates its medical staff.

Samuel Ziegler Greenville Bessemer and Lake Erie Road Weidman Mercer

Temperance Speech in 7th Ward At Mahoningtown Church

Miss Gertrude B. Cogan, a noted temperance speaker, will deliver an address Wednesday evening at the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church. The city’s various Presbyterian congregations will join in the service.

Gertrude B. Cogan Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Ser

Man Falls From Embankment After Bridge Spotting

Mike McGrath, while intoxicated on West Washington Street near the Shenango River, stepped into a vacant space near the bridge approaches and fell into the river embankment. He was found by nearby residents, brought to the lockup, treated by Dr. E Hunter Perry, and to be fined after sobering up by Mayor Lusk. Four other drunks were released this morning by mayoral order.

Washington Street Mike McGrath Shenango Erie Station McGrath E. Hunter Perry Lusk

Millinery Sewing Gym Work Classes Busy At Association

The Y W C A reports a crowded Tuesday night as millinery sewing and gymnasium classes meet. Students are making kimonos and shirt waists while a sewing machine shortfall prompts a call for donations. A dozen joined the gym class with more registering. Saturday morning children join.

Association Rooms

Wireless phon ing established fact says Marconi

William Marconi declared wireless telephony an established fact after examining the Frederick Collins instrument at the Madison Square Garden electrical show. He told electrical scientists that tests suggest wireless communication could be maintained over any distance in the future, though he did not comment on compatibility with his wireless telegraphy system.

United Press New York William Marconi Frederick Collins Madison Square Garden Senor Marconi

Dead Hero in Westfield Finally Dies After 40 Years

Francis E. Ash, wounded nine times at Gettysburg and once left for dead, died at his Westfield home forty years after his name was carved on the Springfield soldiers’ monument. He had long displayed the scroll of heroes and received a military funeral when news of his status reached his hometown.

United Press Westfield Mass Springfield Francis E. Ash Ash Gettysburg Monumet

Milk theft on North Ray Street alarms residents

Residents report milk bottles stolen from private homes on North Ray Street. An unidentified man has been seen making rounds in the area and taking milk, provoking indignation and threats of possible retaliation.

Ray Street

Life Saved by Arrest of Youngstown Man

Frank Sanders 30 of Youngstown was arrested for trespassing after attempting to board a moving engine at the P L E station. He was dragged along rails before Detective Hamilton pulled him to safety and took him into custody.

Frank Sanders Youngstown Hamilton

Dr Whalen to Speak Friday Night on Temperance

Dr H J Whalen of the First Baptist church will speak Friday evening October 16 at Epworth M E church on temperance and local option. The talk is part of a series arranged by the city temperance society and corrects an earlier misprint that listed Thursday evening.

H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church Epworth M. E Whalen Temperance Society

Ill Hickory Township girl noted in hospital notes

Miss McKnight daughter of Robert McKnight of Hickory township has been ill for some time and is reported to be improving after initial concerns. The note mentions Shenango and a Wednesday morning entry with specific local references.

Miss McKnight Robert McKnight Hickory Township

Ninth annual Pennsylvania Congress of Mothers meeting in Oil City

The ninth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Congress of Mothers will be held November 5 6 and 7 at the First Baptist church Oil City with delegates issued credentials by treasurer Mrs John B Otto. Accommodations at local hotels are arranged and invited speakers will address the sessions. The president Mrs George K Johnson and secretary Mrs Lewis S Somers extend a cordial invitation to all interested in parent teacher cooperation.

Pennsylvania Congress of Mothers First Baptist Church Oil City John B. Otto Center Street Williamsport George K. Johnson Lewis S. Somers Philadelphia

Town Notes From Pulaski and Surroundings

Percy McNabb of New Castle visited town on Monday. Co. F Simpson left for Canal Dover to race J S Woods horse. Amber Clark of Harbor Bridge visited Mr and Mrs Charles Clark. Rev F A Shape of the Presbyterian church went to Saxon to conduct a funeral.

Percy McNabb New Castle Co. F. Simpson Canal Dover J. S. Woods Amber Clark Harbor Bridge Charles Clark F. A. Shape Presbyterian’ Church Saxonaera

Township line resurvey seeks extra funding in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg reports Secretary Houck will ask the legislature for 20000 dollars to extend township line resurvey work in Western Pennsylvania counties. The prior appropriation was 10000 dollars, but officials want faster progress on the surveys.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Houck

Jews Observe Nine Day Feast of Succoth in New Castle

Jews in New Castle and across the country observe a nine day Succoth festival begun yesterday. The first two and last two days are held especially sacred by orthodox Jews, marking the overlap with traditional observances.

New Castle Ores

Twenty Parties Nominated in Pennsylvania Elections

Harrisburg October 14 Twenty political parties have named candidates for the coming Pennsylvania election. Besides the regular Republican Democratic Prohibition Socialist and Socialist Labor parties the list includes City Independence Bryan and Philadelphia parties. Local Option majorities in multiple counties and various Bryan and Local Government or Independent leagues are noted along with United Labor and Personal Liberty designations in several regions.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania City Independence Bryan Philadelphia Blair Bucks Clearfield Glinton Delaware Erie Lackawanna Luzerne McKean Montgomery North Cumberland Potter Schuylkill Tioga Westmoreland York Counties Bryan League

Flowers Recital Delights Patrons at Central Church

Montaville Flowers, noted impersonator and elocutionist, entertained teachers and others with Dickens A Christmas Carol at Central Presbyterian church. His Scrooge portrayal pleased the audience. Tonight Dr Edwin Earl Sparks lectures on Robert Morris the Unknown Patriot.

Montaville Flowers Dickens Central Presbyterian Church Flowers Old Scrooge Institute Edwin Earl Sparks Robert Morris

Salome Dance Stopped By Pittsburg Public Safety

Blanche Deyo performed Salome dances in a gauze outfit at Duquesne theater in Pittsburg last night prompting Lang the Director of Public Safety to order the performance halted.

Blanche Deyo Duquesne Theater Pittsburg Public Safety Lang

Knights of Pythias Lodge to Visit Butler

Arrangements set for the New Castle Western Star lodge of Knights of Pythias to visit Butler on the last Tuesday evening in the month as guests of Butler lodge No. 211.

New Castle Western Star Lodge The Knights of Pythias Butler Butler Lodge

Water Tender Dies After Gas Incident at Pit

A water tender named John Marie succumbed to gas exposure at Youngs pit after being overcome while tending the furnace. He was found unconscious and could not be revived by rescue teams.

John Marie Youngspitatiows

Depositors to Be Granted Audience by Roosevelt

In Waynesburg Pennsylvania Norman W Sayers says depositors of the closed Farmers and Drovers National Bank will be granted a White House audience next Monday The hearing aims to speed up adjustment of the bank affair and prevent further court delays Depositors plan to meet Saturday to select representatives to go to Washington

Waynesburg Farmers and Drovers National Bank Roosevelt Norman W. Sayers Greene County Taxpayers League J. B. F. Rinehart White House Washington

Meadvill e Railroad Foreman Dies From Injuries

R Hannen age 70 foreman of machines in the Erie railroad shops at Meadville for over 40 years died from injuries sustained Tuesday in an incident at the works.

R. Hannen Erie Railroad Meadville

The Blood is The Life. Review of Blood Purification Claims

A promotional passage advocates the Blood is The Life thesis and praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Salve for treating impure blood and scrofulous ulcers. It urges readers to obtain the products from druggists or by sending stamps to Buffalo New York, claiming known composition and healing potency.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Main Buffalo N. Y Pieree

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. S. McCulloch & CO Copenhagen Stritmater Store Ine Miss Williams Williams Tucker LA France D. R. Bollard Kincaid Pollocks Popula New Leslie Hotel Temperance W. H. Dunlap Court Street Bell Phone Marconi DR. Whalen R. S. McCulloch G&g CO Pittsburg Street Congress of Mothers Vember Pulaski R P. Lodge Butler, PA
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