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Rading World expresses confidence in COP success and pledges to continue efforts. Officials say progress is on track and anticipate further gains in upcoming sessions.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
1
Market Ends Mixed After Election Outlook Discussed
The stock market traded slowly with uneven losses and late recoveries as traders weighed Taft’s apparent lead. Analysts say business conditions won’t sharply worsen if the unexpected occurs, and market risk appetite remains cautious despite political betting.
Brandenburg Holds Pres Clevelands Letter Genuine
New York Oct 31 Brandenburg denburg the writer under indication for selling to the New York as an article advocating Taft’s election and purporting to be dictated and signed by the late Grover Cleveland has issued a statement through his attorney explaining affidavits of two stenographers who swore to writing the article. Brandenburg says the stenographers statements are a mistake and the copying was legitimate from the original manuscript into nine or ten copies for literary market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foster Home Burglary While Family Slept
Burglars entered the home of W. C. Foster at 508 West Washington Street last night by forcing a cellar window and stole a gold watch and clothing while the family slept. No one was harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Foster
West
Washington Street
Apple Blossoms Exhibit At Hillsville Store
Joe Giovanelli the Hillsville store keeper hosts an exhibition of apple blossoms today at his shop. The blooms were recently found in a nearby orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsville
Joe Giovanelli
Taft Winds Up in the Empire State
Candie Taft spoke briefly before an enthusiastic crowd in Smira New York. He was introduced by Representative J Sloat Fassett. Taft planned stops at Waverly Oswego Binghamton Cortland Ithaca and Rochester with Mrs Taft joining in Buffalo tomorrow and accompanying to Cleveland Youngstown Cincinnati as results come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smira
N. Y
Candie Taft
J. Sloat Fassett
Taft
Waverly
Oswego
Binghamton
Cortland
Ithaca
Rochester
State Police to Arm Hillsville Quarries After Election
State Police at Hillsville plan permanent stationing after next week's election. A detachment will secure order at the Hillsville and Bessemer quarries and curb crime, including past murders and robberies. Troopers arrived previously after the Seely Houk case and were later moved to Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsville
State Constabulary
Nent
Black Land
Black Hand Society
Bessemer
Seely Houk
Punxsutawney
Whitmore Cleared of Murder Charge in Hull Case
Theodore Whitmore is acquitted of murdering his wife in New Jersey. The state witness Gold Tooth Billy Bartlett is freed amid a mystery case centered at Lampblack swamp near Harrison last Christmas. The defense by Alexander Simpson produced a strong alibi and circumstantial evidence failed to convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jersey City
N. J
Theodore Whitmore
Billy” Bartlett
Whitmore
Lampblack
Harrison
Alexander Simpson
Italy Ready to Fight Germany
Rome reports that Italy mobilizes both land and sea forces to be ready for any emergency after Emperor William's interview. War minister denies mobilization at Venice. Officials say Italy acts from Kaiser’s arrogance rather than fear of trouble in the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
William
Italy
Venice
Balkans
Conscience Made Man Surrenders in New York
Charles B. Mann, an escaped life convict from Dolive prison Alabama, surrendered to police in New York claiming he killed his brother in law David Dixon on June 16, 1901. He escaped in 1905 and traveled to Europe and South America before deciding to surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Charles B. Mann
Dolive Prison
Alabama
Mann
David Dixon
Dolive
Europe
South America
Not Guilty Verdict in Bank Cashier Case
Pittsburg Pa October 31 A verdict of not guilty was returned today in the case of William McKee cashier of the Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Pa who faced trial on charges of abstracting and misapplying seven thousand five hundred dollars of bank funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
William McKee
Farmers’ National Bank of Emlenton
Wilmington Council Bonds Sale Details
New Wilmington borough council voted to sell 8000 dollars worth of sewer bonds at a premium of 153 dollars. Hayden Miller & Co of Cleveland purchased the bonds for 8153 dollars. The 20 year bonds bear 5 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Hayden, Miller & Co
Cleveland
Death Record for Jefferson A Beck
Jefferson A Beck, 54, of 67 Croton Avenue, died. The notice lists the decedent and residence with no additional cause or survivor details in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson A. Beck
Croton Avenue
New Hospital Nears Opening by Franciscan Sisters
The Franciscan Sisters near occupancy of a hospital on the old Phillips property in South Mill Street. A formal opening is expected mid November with a public reception possible then. Workers finish repairs while heavy furnishings await street grading to proceed. The sisters plan to arrive from Pittsburgh early next week to oversee final preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
South Mill Street
Pittsburg
Local People Are Honored With Office
Eighteen young members of the Re formed Presbyterian church attended the Young People society convention in Pittsburg presbytery held in Youngstown on Thursday and Friday. Miss Margaret Wilson was elected secretary and Rev J S Martin was elected presbyterial secretary of Christian citizenship for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Margaret
Rebecca McClelland
Hazel Orr
Ethel
Margaret Wilson
M. S. Gibson
R. I. Orr
J. 5. Martin
Man Dies After Knife and Hammer Suicide Attempt
Joseph Robbins, 57, hacked his leg and inflicted 14 knife wounds before driving a knife with a hammer into his heart at his Belleville home. A former county hospital patient, Robbins had been sent home Thursday and was found in a field after yesterday’s disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Joseph Robbins
Belleville
Robbins
Y M C A Orchestra Organized in Local Chapter
A YMCA orchestra of about 12 gifted members has been formed. Led temporarily by Earl Williams and Albert Gray, the group will debut at Sunday afternoon meeting with Dr. A R Rich of Epworth church delivering the address. Members include Albert Gray William Ferringer Charles Hume Earl Williams Arthur McClelland Mr Allen Dwight Millison Robert Slough Fred Santum Gale Flynn Frank Gray and Harold Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Rich
Epworth Church
Earl Williams
Albert Gray
William Ferringer
Charles Hume
Arthur McClelland
Mr. Allen
Dwight Millison
Robert Slough
Fred Santum
Gale Flynn
Frank Gray
Harold Clark
Americans Are Cautious in Old China Dinner for 3,000 Sailors in Amoy
In Amoy on October 31 American sailors attend a grand Chinese dinner and games as officials from both sides mingle in Occidental spirit. Chinese authorities limit public participation due to cholera fears and revolution plots, keeping most events private to the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Amoy
Japan
China
Republican Chairman's Final Word on Lawrence County Campaign
The Lawrence County campaign is nearly over with no further public meetings this year aside from the county committee gathering this afternoon. The Republican effort has been quiet and orderly, reflecting the county’s conservative political tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Republican County Ticket Appeals to Voters
W W Stevenson chairman states the Republican ticket from Taft to county auditor will win a magnificent majority in Lawrence County. He says the slate is the strongest and best ever, with candidates of high character whose records meet citizen approval to be reflected at the polls next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Taft
Verdict Returned for Stone Company in Cochran Case
The jury returned a verdict Saturday morning in the Ne shannock Stone Company versus Cochran and Parady for $195, announcing the decision after deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Company
The
Neshannock Stone Company
Cochran & Parady
Plain
Taft Addresses Pennsylvanians in Waverly Speech
Taft spoke to a mixed audience of Pennsylvanians and New Yorkers in Waverly New York praising Pennsylvania Republicans for virtuous voting. He expressed gratitude to Pennsylvania Republicans and predicted New York will back John Dwight for Congress, while noting New York City introduces a democracy influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Waverly
N. Y
Taft
New York
John Dwight
Congress
Pennsylvania
New York City
Impeachment Pressure Mounts at Pittsburg Miners Meet
In Pittsburg on October 31 the Pittsburg district miners convened amid charges against District President Francis Feehan. A special committee will review the Butler Mercer strike, a factor in selecting the next president. Edward McKay and James Clark claim Feehan is incompetent and he resisted guidance from veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Edward McKay
James
Clark
Francis Feehan
Feehan
Butler-Mercer
McKay
Thomas L. Lewis
Elkins to Pay 1 Million for Duke of Abruzzi Marriage
Elkins, West Virginia, reports indicate Senator Stephen B. Elkins will settle one million dollars with the Duke of the Abruzzi, his Italian son in law to be. The wedding is planned at the Elkins Washington home possibly in Mgr Falconio’s private chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Elkins
W. Va
Stephen B. Elkins
Abruzzi
Margherita
Washington
Mgr. Falconio
United States
Orville Wright Plans Return to Dayton for New Airship
Washington October 31 Orville Wright severely injured in the Fort Myer aeroplane crash that killed Lieutenant Selfridge announced he will begin building a new machine for postponed government tests as soon as he can work. His brother Wilbur who has tested in France may lead Fort Myer experiments when ready. Orville will depart this afternoon for Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Selfridge
Signal Corps
Wilbur
France
Orville
Dayton
Cleveland Mayor Declares Readiness to Fight in Traction Dispute
Tom Johnson said he is ready to fight to a finish after negotiations on traction peace collapsed when Cleveland Railway officials skipped a settlement meeting. The mayor cited broken talks and vowed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnson
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Railway Company
Johnson
Prohibition Forecast Exceeds Previous Vote Total
David B. McCalmont of Franklin, head of the state Prohibition committee, predicts the party will exceed 100000 votes this year, compared with 33717 for Silas C. Swallow in the previous gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. McCalmont
Franklin
State Prohibition Committee
Silas C. Swallow
Pure Food Show Next February
Announcement that a pure food show and exposition will be held in New Castle next February under the New Castle merchants. Exhibits will be diverse and attractive with special attention to rations. the event is described as the largest of its kind ever attended in the city, delayed from December due to extensive preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
J. J. McKim Promoted to St Louis Railroad Y M C A
J J McKim formerly secretary of the local Y M C A has been promoted from Scranton to the railroad Y M C A in St Louis. He succeeds W W Adair as secretary in St Louis while Adair moves to the Central Y M C A in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Railroad Association
J. J. McKim
Scranton Railroad
Railroad Association
St. Louis
United States
Mr. McKim
Just
Ge E. Burgess
Scranton
Mr. Burgess
McKim
Anna Miller Gould
W. W. Adair
Mr. Adair
Central Y. M. C. A
New York City
Great Hymns and Their Writers at First Baptist Church
After a successful praise service, First Baptist Church plans a similar event tomorrow night. The pastor will recount the author’s life and hymn story as thirty-voice chorus leads the congregation. Songs include Lord With Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee Holy Holy Holy Art Thou Weary What Shall the Harvest Be Just as I Am and Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight. Sunday services follow the usual schedule with Bible school 9 30 am deacons prayer circle 11 am Lord's Supper and sermon by Dr H J Whalen and a 6 30 pm Young People's praise and prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Bible School
D. S. Williams
Sermon Series by Rev McCormick in November
Central Presbyterian pastor Rev. A B McCormick schedules morning and evening sermons all November. Topics include Christianity and the Workingman, the Alien, the World, and the City with a focus on duty and strength. Mrs Mary W Thorpe of Philadelphia to speak on November 22. Thanksgiving sermon at St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
Mary W. Thorpe
Philadelphia
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rockefeller Denies Effort To Hurt Taft
Rockefeller supporters insist his Taft endorsement was long planned not a bid to hurt Taft or Bryan. Relatives say Rockefeller told friends he would vote Taft and remained a loyal Republican, while Roosevelt condemns the move as a political trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Taft
Roosevelt
John D
W. C. Rudd
Mr. Rockefeller
Rudd
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Bryan
H. F. Biggar
Errors Found in Indictment of H. Clay Pierce
Dallas reports from Austin say fatal errors were found in the indictment charging H. Clay Pierce with false swearing, delaying his return to Austin for trial. Details are not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Dallas
Texas
Austin
H. Clay Pierce
Youngstown School Board Receives Two Portable Buildings
The Youngstown board of education yesterday received two portable school buildings, each able to accommodate 50 pupils. They will be deployed in crowded districts to ease classroom shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Youngstown
Petition to reroute paving on West Washington street is tabled
The Street Committee tabled a petition from over a hundred teamsters and horse owners asking to pave West Washington street sections with hillside brick or block. Councilors noted the street was paved only two years ago and sought explanations after a citizen testified a horse was seriously injured at one point the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Glass House
Front Street
J. A. Horton
Sankey
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Wall Street
Kcopyright
Guardian Angels
Brandenburg
Leter
Empire State
Elmira
Germany
Wilmington Council
Y.M.C.A. Orchestra
W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
Republican
Duke
Pure Food Show
J. J. Mim
First Baptist Church
Rev
M’cormick
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
A. L. Faulkner
President
Window Glass Workers of America
Pittsburg Press Today
Herman Ridder
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Committee
W.j. Bryan
H. Clay
Pierce
West Washington St
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