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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

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Moore Defends Speech as Socialists Interrupt Meeting

Congressman J Hampton Moore faced disruptions from Socialists led by W J White at a Republican meeting in the Philadelphia opera house. Moore urged hecklers to state name and address before asking questions and argued that a Debs vote means poverty while Localists preach impractical idealism.

W. J. White New Castle Opera House Robert S. Murphy J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia Moore Murphy Bryan Debs Mr. Moore Brotherhood of Mankind

Lincoln club leads huge New Brighton Republican parade

A massive Republican demonstration in New Brighton featured 150 Lincoln club members marching behind a brass band. The event drew crowds along Washington street, with spectators crowding side streets and upper floors. Prizes were offered for the precinct with the largest turnout.

New Brighton North Street Neshannock Avenue Washington Street Citizens’ Band L. McCracken Ohio Iron and Steel Marching Club Lowellville John A. Logan Club Logan Club Stevenson Lincoln Club Page Eight

Catholic Hospital to Open Shortly in Fifth Ward

Sisters of St. Francis will open a new hospital in the old Phillips property in the Fifth ward around November 6 or 8. The building is under completion with painting and finishing, steam heat and electric lights installed, and a local physicians staff. Sister Cecelia of Butler is named Mother Superior and six or more nurses will be trained. The hospital aims to treat seriously injured mill workers and an ambulance carried a typhoid fever patient to the facility.

Sisters of St. Francis Phillips Fifth Ward Order of St. Francis Ries Cecelia of Butler

Samuel Gompers to Speak in Youngstown Within 10 Days

Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor is slated to address a Youngstown gathering within ten days. The event aims to rally labor support and highlight union priorities for workers in the region.

Samuel Gompers A. F. of L Youngstown

Foreign Hunters Jailed for 30 Days

Antonio Bianchia and Costanzo Cun di remain in county jail for 35 days after failing to pay a $25 fine plus costs for hunting without naturalization papers. They were detained at Pulaski by Constable Knox and brought before Alderman O H P Green. Olaf Leipers waits grand jury action after arrest for damaging a livery stable. bail not posted. N P Anderson of Bessemer filed the information against Leipers with Alderman Greer presiding.

Antonio Bianchia Costanzo Cundi Pulaski Knox O. H. P. Green Olaf Leipers N. P. Anderson Bessemer Leipers Alderman Greer

Death Notice for Marian Kennedy Mary Caroline Meyers and Grace Miller

Death notice lists Marian Kennedy of 409 Blaine Street and Mary Caroline Meyers aged 19 of Home Street with Grace Miller of 259 Young Street identified in the record.

Marian Kennedy Blaine Street Mary Caroline Meyers Miss Grace Miller Young Street

Vanderbilt cup race thrills 19 mile course finish

George Robertson in a Locomobile won the Vanderbilt cup race ahead of 17 entries. Herbert Lytle in an Isotta finished second on elapsed time by 1 minute 48 seconds, in a rain slicked course with no fatalities. A crowd of 300000 watched from grandstands as officials delayed some finishes for safety.

United Press Grandstand Motor’ Parkway L. L George Robertson Locomobile Herbert Lytle Isotta Robertson

Prospect Creamery Destroyed by Fire

The Prospect creamery on Church Street owned by 3. W. Shafer and run by Albert McCall was consumed by fire Friday morning. Loss estimated at $2,000 with $1,100 insured. Fire started in the boiler house. source undetermined. Local residents watched as flames engulfed the building, with gas used under the boiler prior to the blaze.

Prospect Creamery 3. W. Shafer Albert McCall J. P. Critchlow Church Street Shaffer

Street Car Brake Ordinance Pushed By Police Committee

Police committee advances an ordinance requiring all city street cars to install magnetic or air brakes immediately. Firms failing to comply face fines from 10 to 1000 dollars or up to 30 days imprisonment.

Doubtful Candidates Highlight Diana Contest

Vague OCR reads as a note on doubtful candidates amid a Diana race, suggesting uncertain eligibility or standings among contenders. No further details or names are legible.

Taft Campaign Tour Cites Prosperity Gap Across Indiana

William H. Taft winds up a three day Indiana tour with stops from Greenfield to Gary. He argues labor unrest stems from over prosperity and clashes with Gompers over labor policy. Bryan counters Taft's panic claim and urges voters to back a sound business basis.

United Press Richmond Ind William H. Taft Indiana Greenfield McKinley Roosevelt Cleveland Winchester Portland Decatur Fort Wayne Columbia City Warsaw Goshen Elkhart South Bend Laporte Michigan City Hammond Gary U. S. Steel Corporation New York Gompers Buncombe Mr. Taft

Joe James Hanged After Rioting Fall in Springfield

Joe James an eighteen year old black man confessed his guilt and was hanged in the county jail in Springfield Illinois for the July 3 murder of C A Ballard a railway engineer. The killing sparked riots requiring state troops and left five white men and two blacks dead and property damaged including wrecked restaurant and burned homes.

Springfield Ill Joe James C. A. Ballard Ballard James Blanche Ballard Earl Hallam Lopez

Abruzzi Returns Mystify Friends Amid Travel Rumors

The Duke of Abruzzi unexpectedly returned to Turin today. Reports claimed he planned an Atlantic voyage from Havre, but no departure preparations were found. Friends are puzzled by the mystery surrounding his movements and wedding plans.

Rome Turin Havre America

Miss Grace Miller Dies Suddenly in Wampum

Miss Grace Miller deputy register and recorder at the court house died at 2 15 pm in Wampum after a brief illness of heart trouble. She was 259 Young Street resident, a trusted clerk and assistant deputy praised for efficiency and kindness, survived by her mother Mrs Mary Miller and several siblings.

Grace Miller Young Street Mary Miller Wampur Miss Miller Wampum Henry P. Shaner Court House Ace Shaner

La Follette Calls Cannon Traitor. Pledges Defeat in Speech

Milwaukee dispatch reports Senator Robert M. La Follette declaring Joe Cannon a traitor to the government and urging his defeat. He says the people’s voice is stifled and Republicans coward before the administration. He favors Taft and Bryan praise in various appearances. In Pennsylvania Henry W. Palmer also vows to oppose Cannon and any foe of Roosevelt Taft policies.

la Follette Cannon United Press Milwaukee Wis Joe Cannon Robert M. la Follette Tony Loe Cannon House Washington Taft Bryan Wilkes-Barre Henry W. Palmer Times-Leader General Palmer Roosevelt William Howard Taft

Kahn Tailoring Sues Guarantors Over Winter Debt

The Kahn Tailoring company of Indianapolis files suit against James P. Dunlavy H G Euwer George F Winter Sr and R R Gordon to recover 1260 85 claiming guarantors promised to guarantee Maurice C Winter’s bills up to 1500 when Winter's business failed on July 1 The claim includes attorneys’ fees and costs and a written guarantee is attached.

Kahn Tailoring Company Indianapolis Ind W. H. Falls James P. Dunlavy H. G. Euwer George F. Winter, Sr R. R. Gordon Maurice C. Winter Winter Kahn Tailoring

Friends seek funds to bury man who died by suicide

In the county jail W. H. Lucas died by his own action. Friends of Lucas must raise money by 9 tonight to bury him. Undertaker Offutt will ship the remains to the Anatomical Society in Philadelphia. Local friends began collecting last night but had not gathered enough by press time, and relatives show no inclination to pay the funeral costs.

W. H. Lucas Undertaker Offutt Anatomical Society Philadelphia Lucas

West Middlesex Farmers Form Protective Association

Farmers near West Middlesex organize the Farmers Property Live Stock and Game Protective Association to prevent hunting and trespassing on their farms for ten years. They cite recklessness and depredations by hunting parties as justification.

West Middlesex

Oil City Man Found Dead With Bullet in Brain

S. C. Mayer traveling salesman and former Oil City resident was found with two bullet holes in his head, revolver in hand, at the Gilsey house in Cleveland. No motive given. Body sent to Franklin, Pennsylvania, to join his father Ludwig Mayer.

Oil City S. C. Mayer Gilsey Cleveland Franklin Ludwig Mayer

Loyal Order of Moose Convention Adjourns to St Paul

The national convention over in Uniontown Pennsylvania adjourned yesterday afternoon and set plans to reconvene next year in St Paul Minnesota.

Uniontown of the Loyal Order of Moose St. Paul

Local Moose at Convention in Uniontown

Charles E. Jenkins W H Bittner and C D Rodgers attended the Royal Order of Moose convention in Uniontown representing Lodge No 51. The lodge has gained 20000 members in six months. Next convention set for September in St Paul Minnesota with officers elected including Marshall OBrien Curtis Crawford Brandon and others.

Charles E. Jenkins W. H. Bittner C. D. Rodgers Uniontown Royal Order For Moose St. Paul Minn Ewing B. Marshall J. D. O’brien H. C. Curtis Chicago D. F. Crawford Pittsburg Rodney H. Brandon Anderson Ind Joe Madigen Connellsville William P. Pettitt Norfolk Arthur Jones Indianapolis G. W. Buffington Johnstown Supreme Council Burtis H

Woman Acquitted by Unwritten Law Draws Crowd

In Jackson Kentucky on October 24 Mrs Nancy Murrill was acquitted of murdering Miss Mary Terry. She had shot the woman after finding her with Murrill. Thousands gathered outside the courtroom and cheered as the judge joined in the celebration. She left with her four month old baby in her arms.

United Press Jackson Nancy Murrill Mary Terry Murrill Murill

Parade Unites Japanese and Yank Army on City Streets

Citizens witness a linked arms march as Japanese and American troops parade through the city. Officials praise cooperation and cultural exchange during the event.

Yanko

Fleet sails for China amid joyous Yokohama farewell

American fleet prepares to weigh anchor for Amoy while Japanese crowds honor the visitors with banzaizing warmth. Admiral Sperry hosts a reception on the Connecticut as a water carnival lights the harbor and schoolchildren in colors praise the voyage. A possible treaty with Japan gains momentum with Premier Katsura’s backing and discussion in Kokumin Shimbun.

United Press Yokohama Amoy China Tokio Admiral Sperry Connecticut Japan Columbia Bryan America Katsura Kokumin Shimbun Toulon

Republicans to Hold Rally at Hughes Hall

Chairman Stevenson of the Republican county committee has arranged a meeting in Hughes hall South New Castle on a October evening. Albert J wards a noted Welsh attorney of Pittsburg will address the meeting. Edwards is a fine orator and should receive a hearty reception. Additional meetings will be arranged to close the campaign memorably.

Chairman Stevenson Republican County Committee Hughes’ Hall South New Castle Albert J. Wards Pittsburg Edwards

Time made on run to Erie of McCrea’s special

The special train conveying President James McCrea over the E and A division covered 102 miles from Mahoningtown to Erie in exactly two hours. The trip was slightly faster under lighter loads, but the seven car special slowed the pace.

Erie M’crea James McCrea Mahoningtown

Mayor Johnson to contest street railway referendum loss

Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson announced he will seek court contest over the Thursday election on the street railway referendum. He cites ballot machine labeling as a possible Ohio referendum law violation. President Horace Andrews of the Cleveland Railway Company urged the city to avoid a holding company plan.

Tom Johnson United Press Cleveland Tom L. Johnson Johnson Horace Andrews Cleveland Railway Moce Cleveland Railway Company Andrews

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Congressman Moore Brotherhood of Man THE Fourth Ward Pittsburg Street Bridge Public Square Mounted Police Catholic Hospital Miss Churchfield Covert White Alderman Green Haupt Chadwick ST. RY State of Diana Middletown N. Y W. J. Bryan Sufferin Abruzzi Lewis Order OF Moose Order At Union
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