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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

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Fine Weather Aids National Opening Gala in Youngstown

Youngstown wore gala attire as the national opening drew crowds despite plans. The city spent about $25 000 to ensure a successful event with Sen Beveridge arriving with the Americas Club of Pittsburg and Gov Harris joining the Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland. Eloquent speeches by prominent figures highlighted the occasion.

Youngstown Senator Beveridge Americas Club Pittsburg Gov. Harris Tippecanoe Club Cleveland

Taft Beveridge Rally Opens Republican Campaign in Youngstown

United Press reports a packed Youngstown crowd as Governor Hughes and Senator Beveridge opened the Republican state and national campaigns. Hughes urged tariff revision and election purity while Beveridge praised Taft and criticized Bryan. The event showcased local support, with flags, bands, and notable delegates from Ohio and nearby states.

United Press Youngstown Hughes New York Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Ohio Beveridge Bryan Taft Ie Maboningley Sherman Foraker Pioraker Senator Beveridge Americas Club Pittsburg Gov Harris Tippecanoe Club Cleveland A. I. Vorys Republican Party Roosevelt Democratic Party Gov. Hughes

American fleet sails on schedule from Melbourne to Albany

The American fleet weighed anchor at 8 am and sailed for Albany, praised for punctual itineraries from Honolulu on July 23 to Hobson Bay and Sydney stops. Officers report an average 12 knot speed maintained, with ships keeping every date and ready to finish the cruise without hour delays. Thousands cheered as the ships departed amid warm Melbourne farewell coverage.

Melbourne Albany Honolulu Auckland N. Z Waitemata Harbor Melbourn

Struck by Train Fatally Injures Unidentified Man

An unidentified man was fatally injured Friday evening when struck on the B and O line between the Junction and the city. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to the hospital, where his death was expected. the engineer tried to stop but could not. The railroad seeks to identify him for notifications to relatives.

Hearts and thanks from J C Eckles for News outing

J C Eckles writes from the family of Hattie Eckles after her death. He remembers Hattie’s appreciation for the courtesy extended by The News outing party on their trip down the St Lawrence and the generous reward offered despite her defeat. He notes his daughter Prudence fell ill meanwhile and died, and expresses gratitude for subscriptions and coupons collected in support of Hattie.

The News Co Hattie St. Lawrence Mary McCready New Bedford Prudence Providence Union Station Pittsburg Street Leavy B. E. Curtis Bert Wells the News Helen Myrtle Hughes Bonnie Battley Laura Rae Fannie McBride Stella Morgan Nancy Dean Jessie Marstellar Bessie McMullen Estella Allen Anna Medard Bessie Dunnan Estella Hennon Hattie Eckels Cleveland Buffalo

Cosmopolitan Bank in Pittsburg Shuts Doors Under Scrutiny

The Cosmopolitan National Bank of Pittsburg closes by order of the comptroller. Robert Lyons appointed receiver, with liabilities about 1,000,000 and deposits around 700,000. Bank officers allege insolvent condition despite assets and bonds backing government funds.

United Press Pittsburg Cosmopolitan National Bank Robert Lyons Allegheny National Bank Cosmopolitan National Bank Cunningham D. J. Richardson Richardson Cosmopolitan Bank

Rocco Racco Indicted in Deputy Seeley Houk Murder Case

District Attorney Young has 62 indictments ready for the grand jury including the murder case against Ferdinand Rossno known as Fred Rosano. Rocco Rocco, indicted for the death of Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk, will be first to be tried with alibi defense by A W Gardner and H K Gregory. Prosecution by Chief Joseph Gilmore and Logan. Other cases listed include Ben Grace stock fraud, Jacob Noblet firearms, Charles Timmins larceny, William Brown assault, Buck Mitchell boarding house fraud, with prosecutors Fleming Moon Lundberg. Continued on Page Eight.

Charles H. Young Ferdinand Rossno Fred Rosana Rocco Rocco Seeley Houk Young Logan A. W. Gardner H. K. Gregory Rossno Joseph Gilmore Commonwealth Ben Grace H. L. Fleming Jacob Noblet Captain Moon Charles Timmins William Brown Kate Brown Buck” Mitchell Sarah Lundberg

Striking quarrymen face sheriff as 28 deputies quell riot

Italian quarry workers at Shenango Limestone quarry protested for higher pay. Sheriff J W Waddington arrived with 28 deputies to restore order while 150 men were affected. About 50 wished to stay at current pay. leaders urged a complete strike. Manager M S Kincaid and strikers met to seek a settlement.

Shenango Limestone Company J. W. Waddington M. S. Kincaid Kincaid

Death Record Miss Celia M Stafford Coitsville

Death record lists Miss Celia M Stafford age 18 of Coitsville and others including Mrs Samuel R Thompson 23 of Martin street Mrs Sarah Wilson 65 of Slippery Rock Township Infant Roots Shenango Township Harry Bickel Butler Mrs Ann Quinn 64 of South Mill Street and an unidentified marker.

Celia M. Stafford Coitsville Samuel R. Thompson Martin Street Sarah Wilson Slippery Rock Infant Roots Shenango Township Harry Bickel Butler Ann Quinn South Mill Street

Freshmen Hazed by Higher Classmen

Beaver Falls reportsReader notes locate: In the high school hazing incident the board opened an inquiry after sophomores allegedly forced freshmen to roll trousers, turn coats, and run with potatoes in mouths. The victims were made to offer matches for sale and sing in public as an exhaustion stunt. Several expulsions are likely.

Beaver Falls

Traitors in Chester Traction Conspiracy Trial

Amalgamated Association leaders Patrick J. Shea and William V. Lockhardt, along with 12 strikers, face trial in Chester for conspiracy and destroying Chester Traction cars. The Chester strike involved dynamite, wrecking 40 cars and injuring several, with $2,000 bail set for each defendant. Detective Fred G. Walker accuses Shea and Lockhardt of urging dynamite use.

United Press Media Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America Chester Traction Company Chester Patrick J. Shea Association William V. Lockhardt Fred G. Walker Shea Lockhardt

Daylight burglaries hit two New Castle houses

Two residences on Highland avenue and South Lee avenue were burgled Friday in daylight while families were away. Police report no clues as investigators review extensive loot including jewelry worth over 100 dollars and four gold rings. At the Shipler home a diamond wedged out glass to gain entry. at the Fix home access came via the cellar.

New Castle Wendell H. Shipler Highland Avenue G. EF. Fix South Lee Avenue Shipler South Africa Northhill

Good Ball Game at Pulaski Pennsylvania

A men’s baseball game is set for Monday morning in Pulaski between the Pulaski team and a locally picked nine. The New Castle lineup includes Moore, Hummell, Parks, Huff, Maher, Huchel, McNabb, Howe, and Haid with Hummell pitching and McNabb catching.

Pulaski New Castle Moore Hummell Parks Huff Maher Huchel McNabb Howe Haid

Prominent Citizens Tour Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Line

New Castle councilmen and other officials joined a special 10 AM rail excursion along the Pittsburg Harmony Butler New Castle traction line. President R H Boggs led the party with a Butler police scare over photographers and a four hour Butler visit before touring Harmony Junction power plant and enjoying dinner and city tours.

Pittsburg, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Traction Company New Castle New Newell Butler Harmony Junction Ellwood H. E. Turner Harry J. Lusk H. E. Bleak W. E. McKee A. R. Shaffer Charles C. Rigby William G. Dunn C. H. Milholland Hiram G. Miller T. J. McCleary J. D. Trelfal Charles Matthews C. J. O’brien J. Bauersmith George H. Goehring L. Renta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patriotic Army Governon C. Frederick Frank St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Melborne J. C. Eckles Union Depot Financial Institution United States United States Treasury Rocco Racco Ferdinand Rosano Fred Rosano Waddington W. H. Shipler G. E. Fix Shipler House Fix Lee Avenue Pulaski, PA
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