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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
6
Westminster college varsity dominated the Alumni team at New Wilmington on Saturday afternoon winning 26 to 0. Three TDs and three goals in the first half followed by a second half tally a goal and safety. The Alumni featured a heavy line averaging large weights but failed to stop the Westminster attack.
Westminster 26 Alumni 0 as quarterback Everhart breaks through for an 8 yard TD after a punt return. Dae H. Key started at right end for Westminster with limited practice. Pete Porter played for the Alumni. Lambie shone. several late drives stalled near goal line. bad placement kick in second half. Substitutions noted. officials listed. halves of 20 minutes.
Six Supreme Court decisions uphold government actions against liquor and food makers. Findings include artificial coloring of Canadian Rye Whisky sold by Gooderham & Worts and misbranding of flour by Orrville Milling Co. and vanilla extract by Stein- Lock & Patrick. The department of agriculture wins seizure and relief in each case.
United Press reports a rumor from Yokohama that Lieutenant Frank Evans son of Admiral Robley Evans may retire after a court trial verdict found him guilty on two charges including intoxication and disrespect to a senior officer The trial noted a loss of 150 units but the exact measure is unclear
Notice from A Valensi stating non responsibility for debts contracted by Pedson Frank. Includes instruction to obtain next glasses at Likens pitch rooms, 33 North Mercer Street.
George Gibson a longtime city resident died this morning in Warren Pennsylvania at age 60 after years of ill health. He leaves his wife and four sons George Gibson Henry Walter Griffith and James all of the city. The body will be brought to his son George Gibson on Meyer avenue for the funeral with time to be announced.
John Stewart age 76 died Sunday morning at 9 20 at the city home after years of illness. Born July 20 1832 he was well known in the city and vicinity. He is survived by several children including Mrs Charles Essinger of Long Avenue with others living out of town. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from 2% East Long Avenue with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
The funeral for the late Harry S Palmer was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from 226 Long Ave. Rev A H Jordan of Central Christian church delivered the sermon and the church choir sang. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers named by the family.
Beaver Pa Oct 19 A unanimous vote by the Presbyterian synod of Pennsylvania creates a new Beaver presbytery. Boundaries follow Beaver county with about 10 churches leaving Shenango presbytery. Organizing meeting set at First Church Beaver on November first at 8 p m with Dr Potter of Darlington to open the session.
Robbers broke into the West Pittsburg postoffice Saturday night and stole only five dollars from the cash drawer. The business district building was ransacked and letters scattered. no clue or suspects are named.
The battleship Maine, first of the Atlantic Fleet to finish its round the world voyage, docked at Portsmouth navy yard at 8 30 this morning after entering the lower bay at 6 am. Maine and Alabama began from Hampton Roads last winter with Admiral Hans armada and later detached for a special service squadron. Their last port was the Azores and on Wednesday Alabama heads to New York.
Original poem by Mrs Addison Nes sung at Popewell Presbyterian Church for the bride of Rev B M Paul on Oct 14. The piece greets the couple with warm words, praising unity, friendship, and church kinship as they begin married life and join the pastor's home and congregation.
Angelo Bertoni two months old son of Mr and Mrs Crugi Bertoni 6 North Cedar street died Sunday at home. The funeral was held this morning from St Vitus church with burial at St Vitus cemetery.
Emil Stricker and Andrew Murray were injured when their Mercedes left Jericho pike while traveling at nearly 100 miles an hour during Vanderbilt cup trials. Murray suffered a fractured skull and may die. Stricker, visiting from Germany to drive for Robert Graves, is expected to recover after the crash.
New York report says President Roosevelt will be associate editor of Outlook Magazine after retirement. He allegedly signed a contract to work with Dr. Lyman Abbott upon returning from Africa, with Congo Free State conditions among possible editorial duties.
Lincoln club from New Brighton will attend New Castle's Republican blowout Friday evening. The group, described as well equipped and well mannered, served as Taft’s bodyguard at East Liverpool and Wheeling and will be given a prominent place in the parade.
Raymond Biddle a 12 year old from Edenburg was injured while hunting on Saturday when his gun discharged on a steep hill. The bullet lodged in his right foot and was removed at the hospital on Monday afternoon.
Chicago murderer Bellik must die after losing in the Supreme Court on October 19. The court ruled it had no jurisdiction to review his writ of habeas corpus, upholding Judge Landis's denial.
Dr Toulson a Barnes university graduate student chased for six weeks with his nineteen year old sister in law Addie Hurd was captured in a west side rooming house and will return to Santa Rosa Missouri to answer charges of wife abandonment and incorrigible suspect.
Ten thousand Liverpool longshoremen idle while sailors seek berths. Lord Dunraven funds two industrial training scholarships in Limerick. Scottish miners approve wage cut plan. Fortland garment workers reach a forty eight hour week agreement. Glasgow relief committee seeks 50000 for eight thousand out of work. Canadian textile workers raise weekly contributions and push time-law enforcement for women and children. International Association of Plasterers to affiliate with AFL. Brewery Workers of America report 40000 members across 37 local unions. Canadian Northern engineers seek arbitration, new hours, route reallocation, and wage hikes.
Mont Stitt obtained possession of his child on a temporary order after a habeas corpus hearing held Monday before Judge Porter. Since the mother left, the child has remained with her mother Mrs. Dicks.
Dry weather hinders rabbit hunting as dogs struggle to follow trails and rain is needed to improve tracking. Farmers report poor wheat germination with dry soil and many crops likely to fail unless moisture returns soon.
President Roosevelt ordered the Department of Justice to wire District Attorney Duckell to proceed with the case of the defunct Farmers and Drivers National Bank of Waynesburg Pennsylvania. The move follows a depositors delegation urging trial of former cashier J B Reinhardt for embezzlement exceeding a million dollars to influence a judge election.
May A. Meiser of Kennedy 8 D will choose from Tripp county Indian lands opened for settlement today. Her name was the first drawn in the morning lottery drawing at Dallas South Dakota.
Two mill workers were treated after non life threatening injuries. John Schuler of 471 Moravia street was struck on the back by a piece of iron and bruised. Clyde Kay, 20, of North Beaver street, suffered a hip laceration.
Miss Gertrude Cogan a noted temperance worker will speak at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on South Jefferson Street this evening under the auspices of the Terrace Avenue Lodge. The event aims to promote temperance and community welfare with local attendance expected.
Ward Meredith aged 15 of Bessemer was injured near a dinky engine when he fell partly under it. His left foot was badly crushed and he was taken to Shenango Valley hospital. Doctors had not yet determined if amputation would be required.
A meeting of the principals association of the New Castle public schools will be held this evening in the superintendent's room at the high school. Meanwhile in Hungary about 4 000 joiners and carpenters in Budapest have been locked out over wage demands. The boycott targeted fourteen firms prompting a general lockout. arbitration efforts have failed so far.
Notice from the Water Company barring non tank pattern water closets and forbidding any connections to service pipes or mains except by licensed plumbers in full compliance with company rules. Violators will be prosecuted by the City of Her Castle Water.
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