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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
1
District Attorney Young outlines the Commonwealth case with men expected to testify that Racco admitted the killing of Hook. Racco is to take the witness stand as the trial begins.
The document lists twelve jurors by number, name, and occupation with their associated towns or wards. These include Everett Taylor a farmer in Little Beaver and John Smith a real estate agent in Third Ward, among others.
The jury selection spanned Monday and Tuesday as Rocco Rocco stood trial for the murder of Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk. Prosecutors say the motive was Houk shooting Rocco’s dog, with Black Hand witnesses expected to testify.
Dr. Scott F. Hershey and H. A. Rugh of First Presbyterian, Rev. McCormick and W. L. Pyle of Central Presbyterian, and Rev. M. W. Keith of Mahoningtown attend the Shenango presbytery meeting at Zion Valley Presbyterian today. Sessions opened Monday evening and continue today and this evening.
In Philadelphia and Cincinnati reports Bryan harshly assails Taft accusing him of evading public questions and misrepresenting records. Bryan cites tariff reform, direct election of senators, income tax, Philippine independence, railroad regulation and other issues as he challenges Taft to define his stance.
Late returns indicate Bert M. Fernald leads Maine governor race by about 8000 votes. Republicans lose ground in cities and temperance questions shift gains to Democrats in rural districts. GOP hopes dampen as district returns show Swayne winning in the House seat formerly Littlefield’s. Prohibitionists blamed for Maine GOP setback. national Republicans caution against nationwide conclusions. Democrats upbeat in Chicago briefing.
In Danville Illinois Methodist bishops denounce Speaker Canon over the Littlefield liquor bill and urge Methodists to back his defeat. Following six bishops the central Illinois M B H conference adopts resolutions calling him lacking in statesmanship and demanding his retirement to private life.
Evelyn Thaw arrives in Boston under an assumed name to visit her brother Howard Nesbit who performs in a local musical. She is believed to seek talks with his manager Joe Webber about a possible comeback to the stage.
Albany dispatch notes the first annual report of the public service commission second district excluding New York City. It records 104,113,466 passengers carried by steam roads and a rate of 24.2 percent for fare cash, with 246.2 injuries per million car miles.
Washington reports indicate Orville Wright fears the U S president may ask to join a Fort Myer aeroplane flight. Wright hopes the president does not request the ride, while noting the aircraft engine is ready but conditions hindered an early test due to a 35 mile per hour wind.
Mrs Ferdinand Pinney Earle arrives in New York aboard the Grosser Kurfurst and heads to Monroe to confront rumors about her son Ferdinand Pinney Earle accused of cruelty to his wife. She says she knows her son and believes he is innocent.
John Watters, repeatedly arrested for vagrancy and drunkenness, appeared before Mayor Harry J. Lusk and was sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse. Policemen Horner and Eberle took him into custody after a very intoxicated arrest Saturday evening, with Eberle escorting him to Pittsburg for confinement.
The opening session of the states general heard a pacificatory note as the throne message stated Holland is doing all it can for an amicable adjustment of the Venezuela difficulty. The article adds that Messrs. Robert Wallace and Charles Matthews of North Jefferson Street are leaving for school at Lawrenceville New Jersey.
Democratic leaders debate the state platform in Rochester as Daniel Copland arrives with a draft endorsing the Denver national platform and Bryan. Murphy, the Tammany boss, is seen as in absolute control, with Chanler possibly out and a dark horse to be named.
Taft loyalists in Ohio beg Senator Foraker to enter the state contest. State Chairman Williams sent two emissaries to his Cincinnati home with pleas for dates and support. Foraker replies cautiously, saying he will arrange his own Ohio speaking schedule and not rely on the committee, despite assurances of loyalty.
County Commissioners Pitts and McConahy travelled to Greensburg to attend the state convention of county commissioners. Topics include roads and bridges and other issues of special interest to county officials.
Saratoga N Y Sept 15 State Chairman Timothy Woodruff conceded the nomination of Charles E Hughes for governor. The first ballot would decide as allies failed to derail Hughes with a Hill cable refusing acceptance. Prendergast said Woodruff promised Hughes nomination and kings county leaders backed the plan.
Detroit report says a tunnel fire in the Windsor end of the Michigan Central tunnel killed Walter R. Kimball and Bert Johnson. Three others were injured and four escaped from 200 workers at the shaft bottom. The fire remained under control at eight this morning with damage undetermined and cause undetermined.
Hartford, Conn. delegates arrive as Democratic state convention opens and head choices loom. George M. Gunn of Milford and Henry Bishop of Bridgeport reject nominations, while Judge A Heaton Robertson of New Haven and Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport say they will accept if offered.
Washington reports Post master General Meyer asks all postmasters to meet with local school authorities to discuss delivering short talks to pupils on how the postal service operates. Talks would cover mail delivery, mail classification, registry and money orders, plus plans for postal savings banks and parcel post expansion.
Simla reports Swedish explorer Sven Hedin arrived today after an exhaustive trekking route through Tibet. He says his geographical discoveries will be of incalculable value to England for strategic purposes.
Death record listing Thomas John Grey and Wallace Wilson of Pittsburg along with Ralph LeRoy Space Anna Vinaski Elsie Persen Walter Law Calr Tranguero and others at various streets including Maitland and 12 1 2 Maitland with ages and addresses provided. Names appear with ages two months to six months and multiple street addresses across communities.
Handel Oratorio society members anticipate returning to practices in October, with the executive board planning time and place and raising the year’s program to a higher standard. Enthusiasm grows as new members may join, and the yearly concerts are set for a larger scale than last year.
In York Pennsylvania D L Keller a young farmer is jailed pending investigation after Arville Seiple a 15 year old girl reported missing for over a week is found hidden in an attic at Keller’s home. A gun threats to Constable Gibbs preceded the arrest.
The Department of Justice reports the capture of 30 to 40 Japanese seal poachers and two schooners, the Sakan Maru and the Pinsai Maru, within three miles of St Paul Island. The Bear pursued them. detainees were taken to Unalaska and later to Valdez for trial. Evidence included hundreds of skins and fresh blood on the schooner.
Emma Goldman, famed anarchist, will leave the United States for Australia to begin a lecture tour. The Mother Earth publisher cited a warm welcome for the American fleet as a sign of good reception awaiting her in Australia.
A carload of dynamite on a Missouri Kansas & Texas local freight exploded in front of Windsor depot, 20 miles south of Sedalia. More than a dozen injured, several likely to die, as emergency crews respond.
The Oak Street nine defeated Central School by seven to one in a Monday afternoon game. A return match is scheduled for Tuesday.
Thousands of Republicans from several New England states gather at Point of Pines for a national ticket ratification. Senator Borah rebukes Bryan asserting inconsistency and lack of core principles, arguing his stance abandons populist control and railroad ownership as paths for peoples rule.
Oil City Pa Sept 15 Prohibition leaders in Venango County confront a surprise shift as the county W C T U backs local option. The convention endorses a county or town option bill and pledges support to groups embracing temperance principles. Women oppose anyone connected with liquor running for school director.
Masons of high degree from 14 states gathered in Buffalo to open the 96th annual meeting of the Supreme Council Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Grand Commander H. L. Palmer of Milwaukee delivered the annual address as James H. Codding and Newton D. Arnold reported on administration and finances amid record membership growth.
Frank Marley of Meadville survived Erie passenger train number 4 wreck Sunday morning. He was badly bruised but uninjured and among the first rescuers, freeing passengers trapped under debris and assisting others as they prayed and reacted to the disaster.
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