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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
State police report a large manhunt stemming from the kidnapping and killing of prominent men at Reel Foot Lake. Ninety men were detained during the sweep as investigators pursue leads and secure the area.
Union City dispatch reports Governor Patterson leads troops at Samburg to capture night riders tied to the Rankin murder at Reel Foot Lake. Confessions from Burton and Ferriner bolster a grand jury case. about 90 suspects held, with up to 100 more expected as a countywide manhunt proceeds in Lake and Obion counties.
The Youngstown Telegram reports Mahoning county may hold a local option election after Trumbull county outcome spurs talk. Ministers urge a quick wet or dry decision and an Anti Saloon League representative will meet local clergy to decide on an immediate election.
W J Bryan told the Logan County Chautauqua assembly he would lecture in Bellefontaine Ohio next August if he fails to win the presidency. The remark came as he discussed his political prospects during the event.
The city considers whether to own and operate the water plant or renew a ten year contract with the City of New Castle Water Company. A council resolution window from January 1 to April 1 1909 triggers a five arbitrator board to fix a price if purchase proceeds. The process requires disinterested arbitrators and full documentary evidence. Continued on Page Three.
In Jersey City Theodore S. Whitmore defends against a murder charge by establishing an alibi. He testified he spent Christmas night at home, then at city hall station of the L until shortly after midnight, returning home to sleep. Witnesses Elias Whitmore and Andrew Keller supported the alibi, placing Bartlett near Newark early Christmas morning.
The Washington Record of Washington Pa becomes a Republican paper under new owners including former Sheriff C E Carothers Sheriff John C Murphy and John K Tener with J W McKay as editor and manager. The Pittsburg Buffalo company and J W Thompson of Uniontown reportedly hold stock. Orville H Chain returns home to Erie after visiting his parents on North Mercer Street.
In a letter to Senator N B Scott dated Oct 21 1908 Judge EB H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp says mills in West Virginia and elsewhere could restart promptly if business conditions permit He cites election uncertainty delaying confidence and notes sales managers report large tonnage ready to be sold after Judge Taft's election and hopes mills will resume full capacity soon.
James Clark, vice president of United Mine Workers district No. 5, was formally ousted by the district executive board in a secret session after charges by District President Feehan. An anti Lewis demonstration followed as International President T. L. Lewis was jeered and the convention adjourned amid turmoil.
The Contractors' Railway and Supply Company sues Carlin Machinery & Supply and Wampum Crushed Limestone to determine ownership of machinery levied on in an execution. The limestone firm claimed the machinery, and the levy was stayed while a feigned issue award decides who owns the property.
Miss Hilda Shira of Croton avenue returned from Lucinda Pennsylvania after attending the funeral of her cousin Mrs James A Schill and her infant daughter Marcella who died recently in New Castle relatives here regret the loss.
Baltimore & Ohio detective George Foulks shot and killed Frank Sanders in the Hotel Stag barroom in Anderson Street North Side. Police and a mob restrained Foulks as witnesses said Sanders apologized before being hit by near point blank fire. Sanders died from wounds to stomach and heart. Continued on Page Five.
Dr W H Wedderspoon of Emery Methodist church Pittsburg will be principal speaker tonight at the First Methodist church men’s meeting. Supper at 6 30 served by Social Union ladies. Meeting aims to decide on forming a church men’s league.
Sample ballots show how voters can mark a straight party ticket by placing an X opposite the party name. To split tickets, voters start with the presidential column and place Xs to vote only for that office, then continue down the list for each subsequent race.
Council committee members P K Fike Loyal Wilson W E McKee J H McIIlvenny and W H Dunlap must meet again to decide on secret sessions Critics say partial testimony and evasive records shield gambling house proprietors The public is urged to require full disclosure and prosecute implicated owners to prevent injustice and protect innocent citizens
Broughton Bradensburg a Dayton born magazine writer faced Inspector McCafferty and detectives as he was arraigned on a grand larceny in the second degree indictment. Bail set at 1500 and furnished by a Baltimore Bonding company. He waived extradition and went to the Hotel Astor. He promised a statement later today.
A calcium light explosion on the Neave building fourth floor sparked a fire in Cincinnati. About 60 women employees jammed windows as panic rose. one woman leaped to a neighboring roof, fatally injuring prizefighter Kid Purcel who aided firemen. All victims were hospitalized.
In the North Sea the steamer Yarmouth was wrecked with 22 dead. Bodies of Captain Avis and 22 crewmen were found. wreckage spotted in mid channel. Cause of the disaster remains a mystery despite fair weather and an expected eight hour voyage from Rotterdam to Harwich.
Italian runner Pietro Dorando, who collapsed in the Olympic Marathon, plans a match race with Johnny Hayes. Promoter Harry Pollock signed Dorando to a 26 mile marathon event at Madison Square Garden this winter. Dorando will challenge any man to a 25 mile or longer race if Hayes declines.
Delegates from this city’s Luther league plan to attend the 33rd convention of the Pittsburg Central Luther League at St Peter’s Lutheran church East End on November 10. The body comprises 56 organizations with over 2500 members and marks its fifteenth anniversary. Officers include President Charles W Fuhr of Pittsburg and Treasurer C W Herman Hess of this city.
A three year old child died of black diphtheria in Struthers Ohio after arriving from Oil City to visit Boehme family on the North side. Dr Wallace treated the child and it died at 2 PM. A city guard was placed at the house and schools were dismissed to prevent further exposure.
Death records list Mrs. Roy W. Hazen age 25 of 166 Walnut Street Mrs. John Geiger age 67 of North Beaver Township and Mrs. Hugh Wilson of Burgettstown Pennsylvania.
T Jenkins Hains issues a signed statement defending his position and attacking Mrs Claudia Libby Hains and her attorney. He describes himself as a writer and a reclusive scholar, denies being a beach comber, and declares his life’s work in marine and natural literature widely published and used in schools and navy. District Attorney Darrin says trials for T Jenkins Hains and Peter C. Hains will be scheduled in November and later dates.
Hillsville district anticipates a major brick factory by Ohio Iron and Steel at Carbon limestone quarries. The plant will use shale yielding fine quality brick, feature modern kilns and crushing gear, and benefit from strong railroad links. Construction starts this fall with full operation by spring, boosting local employment and area prosperity.
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