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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

6

Magnetic Healer Gilmore Faces Accusation of Coercive Cures

Chief of Police Joseph Gilmore is accused of using his influence to claim he can cure deafness and muteness. The incident centers on the arrest of “Billy” Thomas, a deaf mute, who allegedly underwent an alleged “treatment” at the station. Mayor Lusk showed leniency, allowing Billy to attempt to reach city limits.

Joseph Gilmore Billy” Thomas Central Station Hanna Billy Chief Gilmore Harry J. Lusk

Zelienople and Harmony Social Ties Noted in Brief Visits

Mrs. W. B. Cramer of Harmony spent Monday in Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Randolph called on Butler friends Tuesday. Mr. Anderson of Butler made a business trip to Zelienople Tuesday. Loyd Flatt returned to Pittsburg Tuesday after visiting Zelienople. Miss Olive Dindinger returned Monday evening from Pittsburg. Mrs. 8 Weigle and children spent days with Mr. Weigle, now railroad agent in Foxburg. Miss Dillie Cable of Whitestown visits with Mrs. Eicholtz in Ellwood City.

W. B. Cramer Harmony Butler Earl Randolph Mr. Anderson Zelienople Loyd Flatt Pittsburg Olive Dindinger Weigle Foxburg

W C T U Elects Officers And Plans Quarterly Work

The W C T U met with Miss Gertrude Sharp on Pittsburg Street and elected officers including President Christine Butler and Vice President Jean Butler. Secretaries are Gertrude Sharp and Ethel Ore, with Sue Cramer as treasurer. Several superintendents were named for various departments and the year will feature more department work, with meetings held only every three months.

Ethel Ashmore Mabel Roberts Anna Dodds Ralph Orr William Alexander

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief For Weak Heart

Testimony claims difficult breathing fluttering and sinking spells signal a failing heart. The ad asserts Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscles, increases action, and is guaranteed to help with money back if it fails.

Miles Dr. Miles Ent Isthe Mae

Deaths of the Day Mrs Adeline Graham and Robert Crocker

Mrs Adeline Rebecca Graham widow of Squire William Graham died Tuesday at 11 30 pm at her granddaughter Mrs J B Thompson Prospect residence. Age 84 85 born West Virginia formerly North Washington Butler County. Funeral Wednesday 8 pm at Prospect residence with interment Thursday in Concord cemetery 18 miles north. Robert Crocker an aged Neshannock township resident died Wednesday at Dixmont hospital. Surviving daughter Mrs W S Randall of 162 Butler Avenue. Remains to be moved to Butler Avenue residence. funeral time to be announced later.

Adeline Rebecca Graham Squire William Graham J. B. Thompson Dr. Thompson Prospect Graham North Washington Butler County Venango County West Virginia Frederick David Simcox F. R. Simcox Florida West Thompson Concord Cemetery Robert Crocker Neshannock Township Dixmont Hospital Thomas Esther Sankey Crocker W.S. Randall Butler Avenue Ater

Death notice for Dominick Cunti at 57 Friendship Street

Dominick Cunti aged 33 died Wednesday morning at the family home from dropsy after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral is expected Friday morning at St. Vitus church with burial in St. Vitus cemetery.

Dominick Cunti Friendship Street St. Vitus’ Church St. Vitus

Funeral for George Williams Set for Thursday at 2

The funeral for the late George Williams of 1031 Madison Avenue will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. Interment will follow at Oak Park Cemetery.

George Williams Madison Avenue Oak Park Cemetery

Police Stirred by Jerome Charges

New York dispatch reports Commissioner Bingham responding to District Attorney Jerome's claim that 18 gambling houses pay the police 550 dollars monthly for immunity and that Jerome will force a crackdown. He questions the Dowling act's effectiveness and recalls gamblers publicly vowing to stop gambling.

New York Jerome Bingham Criminal Courts Canfield

Protest Filed Against Cotton Oil Carrier Tariffs

Memphis Cotton Oil Company and others filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville railways. They protest a tariff rise on cotton seed oil both northward and southward, claiming about 17 percent increase and an extra $10,000 yearly cost for Memphis shippers. They seek the restoration of the old rate.

Washington Memphis Cotton Oil Company Inter-State Commerce Commission Illinois Central Louisville and Nashville Memphis

One Dead and Another Dying in Thomp son Street Shooting

In Philadelphia, a midnight shooting at James Henrys home on Thompson street left James Stockton dead from self inflicted wounds. Mary Watson lies in a hospital dying after a quarrel with a rival for her affections. James Keller and Levine Pinkett are seriously wounded.

Philadelphia James Henry Thompson Street James Stockton Stockton Mary Watson James Keller Levine Pinkett

White House Denies Immigrant Commissioner Promise

The White House issued an emphatic denial of a Democratic accusation that Daniel J. Keefe, head of the Longshoremen's Union and AFL vice president, was promised the immigration commissioner’s post for opposing Gompers' anti Taft crusade. The denial comes from Washington on October 14.

Washington White House National Democratic New York Daniel J. Keefe Longshoremen’s Union American Federation of Labor Keefe Gompers

Republican Club Heads to Wheeling for Taft Parade

The Young Men's Republican club left this afternoon for Wheeling to meet Candidate Taft and join the big parade tonight. Reportedly clubs from three states are expected to attend the Wheeling meeting.

Republican Club Wheeling Young Men’s Republican Club Taft

Banquet sparks riot scare at Men’s Bible class in New Wilmington

At the First U P church banquet G E Thompson’s remark that a toastmaster was a crank drew uproar and near riot as attendees tussled with the idea of a machinery crank. The event featured editor J J Ashenhurst and others and included talks on harvesting, hitching to a purpose, and a U S Mail theme.

New Wilmington G. E. Thompson U. P Adams Express Sharpsville Flyer J. J. Ashenhurst J. H. Lusk J. C. Dickey J. G. Martin U. S. Mail J. H. Porter U. S R. W. Thompson J. D. Barr Littell Wm. Barr H. E. Barr W. M. Ferguson

Bryan Attacks Taft and Hughes in Nebraska Speech

W J Bryan, in Kearney Nebraska, resumes attacks on Taft and Hughes for misrepresenting issues. He has given about a dozen speeches by noon and reportedly ordered rejection of certain Democratic campaign contributions including a $1000 donation from a legal source tied to Thomas F Ryan. The donor list is said to speak for itself and one contribution was reportedly refused after being brought to Bryan's attention.

United Press Kearney Neb W. J. Bryan Taft Hughes Bryan Thomas F. Ryan Haskell Mack

Patrick case to be heard by US Supreme Court

The Albert T. Patrick appeal case is expected to be heard shortly by the Supreme Court. The British fleet that departed Malta October 9 arrived at Rhodes off Asia Minor today. White House preparations exist for Roosevelt Loeb and aides to visit Oyster Bay to vote. A. M. Herring repacked his 170 pound aeroplane and shipped it to New York after permission for preliminary flights elsewhere. Ebstein for Lu man Mann claims missing palmistry parlor fortune teller tied to Mrs. Thompson death in Chicago.

Malta Rhodes Asia Minor White House Roosevelt Loeb Oyster Bay Aeronautic Board of the Army A. M. Herring New York Ebstein Luman Mann Fannie Thompson Chicago Mann Woodlawn

Say Dr Bull Does Not Have Cancer

New York reports quote Dr William T Bull's physicians and family denying cancer as the cause of his illness. They describe infected neck glands and rheumatic heart complications as the serious condition with no cancer evidence. Dr Nathaniel B Potter and Dr Joseph Blake provide the official statement.

New York William T. Bull Bull Nathaniel B. Potter Joseph Blake

Foreign Residents in Tabriz Balked by Nationalist Attacks

A Nove Vremya dispatch reports imminent danger for foreign residents in Tabriz as Nationalists led by Satar Khan attack houses and force occupants into legations. Ain-Ed-Dowleh withdraws troops, leaving the city exposed and Russians at risk.

ST. Petersburg Tabriz Satar Khan Nove-Vremya Ain-Ed-Dowleh

Post Office Attacked by Mob in Jaffa Palestine

A mob in Jaffa Palestine attacked the Austrian post office in revenge for Austria's late political moves. Mail wagons and letter boxes were destroyed and mail damaged. The Austrian mail steam ship arrived but its unloading was blocked by lightermen until this afternoon led by anti Austrian agitators.

Jaffa Palestine Austria

Broadhead Seeks Teddy's Attention for Bethlehem Unemployed

Representative J D Broadhead of Pennsylvania urged the president to aid 5000 iron workers in Bethlehem steel works. The president agreed to meet a committee of the workers to discuss relief.

Washington J. D. Broadhead Pennsylvania Bethlehem Steel Works

Hospital Notes Update From Local Homes

Mrs. Harry Patterson of Saltsburg was moved yesterday from the hospital to her parents home in Mahoningtown. Mrs. B F Jones and daughter Margaret of Ladora Iowa visit Mr and Mrs James Miller in Pulaski township. Mrs. J H Griner and daughter from Dewey Avenue are guests of Frank Campbell in Pittsburg.

Harry Patterson Saltsburg B. F. Jones Margaret Ladora, Ia James Miller Pulaski Township J. H. Griner Dewey Avenue Frank Campbell Pittsburg

Steamer Mataafa and Sacramento Collide in Fog at Duluth

In dense fog at 2 am in Duluth harbor the Mataafa of the Pittsburg Steamship line and the Sacramento owned by James Davidson of West Bay City collided. The Sacramento sank in shallow water while the Mataafa suffered a large bow hole. No lives were lost.

United Press Duluth, Minn Mataafa Pittsburg Steamship Line Sacramento James Davidson West Bay City Duluth

The Markets Quotation From New Castle

The markets report lists official quotations paid by dealers in New Castle and corrected at noon each Tuesday.

New Castle

Bargains in Bags Books and Leather Goods in Window

A local shop promotes cheap shopping bags finger books and leather collar and cuff cases priced at 98c claiming unmatched value in the city. The display includes alligator leather items and invites customers to inspect stock and prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gilmore Farrell Earth Adeline Graham I. C Men’s Bible Class Women of J. J. Sharp Norwich Henderson Sharp J. C. Campbell R. G. Ferguson Sharp Joseph McKelvey Merchants’ Association H. P. Scott Rummel Bros Moore Russell Miller Paul Simison Argo Elsie Fyffe Indian Run Robert William McKee New Pantie Tuesay Albert T. Patrick Supreme Court of the United States Teddy Bethlehem Mills Charles M. Morrow Bell Phone Scott Street Auto Livery Company North Jefferson Street Harrison Street Likens’ Optical Rooms Mercer Street Beaver St Union Phone Outlet Clothing Company Louis Levine H” Care News Co- Operative Suit Club Grant Washington St A. P. Grant East Washington Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Uncle Sam Franklin Institute Rochester N. Y John Cartwright Amelia Kradel Pittsburg Street Lizzie Plaufean Spring Street West Side Ational Accident Society Broadway East Washington Street Neshannock Avenue South Jefferson Aget Homestead Union Milton Street W. C. Stewart Boyles Avenue Bell Croton Avenue West Neshannock Avenue Jerre Bauman W. K. Hugus L. 8. & Trust Co Clare P. DuShane Garfield Avenue W. G. Ayers Inev Pearson Street Bath Pine Street Washington Street Shenango St Cascade Street Grant Street J. F. P. Kennelly & Co West Washington Street Stevenson Brothers Beaver Street D. Long Pittsburg and Kurtz Streets Weaion Street Don Mulberry Street East Friendship Street East. Street L. McCracken East Street Carlisle Street Wallace Ave Winter Ave Walnut Ave W. Grant St Neshannock Ave Quincy A. McBride Washington St. Bell W. 8. Davis Bogies and Highland Avenues W. S. Davis Chautauqua, N. Y Central J. C. Smith & Son Smith Central City Typewriter Exchange West Fayette Street Syracuse Leesburg Thompson Run G. H. van Horn South Jefferson Street Calcutta India T. W. Conroy Butlers Avenue Edwin Bell Company Wee Pa Cumberland Avenue North Hill Hill Crest Avenue Clenmore Bouleva Highlan Street C. Ed Smith Ha Co Miles Stewart Gilmore Street South New Castle Weir J. B. Hutton East County Line Road South Bay Street Moore Avenue B. C. McCracken J. Carroll New Casila Junction Court Street Court House Wallace Avenue Robert L. Wallace L. 8 City Dean Block Choice Eastbrook Woolen Mills Hutchingon Outlet Co Y. M.C. A. Bldg New Castle Marble and Granite Works South Mill Street R. C. Fralick van Horn B. F. Butler Cooper & Butler's Clutton Jacob. H. Cline Vina Wallace J. Britton Samuel A. Naugle South New Castle Orphans’ Court Lawrence County Gregory & Dickey Lawrence Savings & Trust Building Thomas W. Dickey G. B. Zahniser
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