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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

7

Dr Kalbfus to Speak on Game Law at Y M C A

Dr Joseph Kalbfus secretary of the state game commission will lecture on game conditions in the state at the Y M C A hall Friday at 8 pm. He will discuss protective laws, legislative battles, and the inner workings of state bodies behind conservation efforts. The talk appeals to natural history forestry and sportsmen involved in the Rocco Houk murder trial context.

Joseph Kalbfus State Game Commission Rocco Rocco Seeley Houk Kalbfus Natural History Forrestry J. Kalbfus The Game Commission Nature Study Club Rocco State Department

Train Tragedy in Youngstown. Woman Fatally Crushed

Lake Shore engineer Thomas Hyland, where he lunged to save Mrs. Custoda Diana, 66, at the Youngstown yards yesterday but the wheels crushed her legs. Diana died later at the hospital. Hyland was hurled clear.

Custoda Diana Thomas Hyland Lake Shore Hyland Diana

Visitors Gather For Town Fair At Pulaski

Mr. and Mrs. John Flanagan of New Castle visited in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riley and son of Youngstown are guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Clark and children of Harbor Bridge join Mrs. William Anderson and Ruth of Wellsville plus David Craig of Youngstown visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rayser during the fair.

John Flanagan New Castle Charles Riley Youngstown L. R. Davidson R. E. Clark Harbor Bridge William Anderson Ruth Wellsville David Craig R. C. Rayser

Pushed Over 30 Foot Embankment Leads to Charge

Simon Shuklansky sues Stanislaw Gialriah charging malicious mischief and assault and battery after a 30 foot embankment incident at a Sixth Ward spring. Gialriah jailed by Alderman Charles B. Mayne in default of bail, later released on 300 dollars bail. Hearing set for today.

Stanislaw Gialriah Simon Shuklansky Charles B. Mayne Simon Gialriah

Two Year Old Breaks Arm At Home

Evelyn daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Staf ford 27 Court street tripped and fell breaking her left arm. Doctor called found it a severe painful fracture and treated her at once.

Evelyn A. H. Stafford Court Street

Wayne Highway Vacation Hearing Planned

In Wayne township court Wednesday afternoon citizens petitioned to vacate a road from Snake Run to River road claiming it is no longer needed. The docket also notes admission of John L. Swayze as assistant counsel in the New Castle versus Central District Printing and Telegraph case.

R. K. Aiken Wayne Township Snake Run B. A. Winternitz John L. Swayze New York Lawrence County City of New Castle Central District Printing and Telegraph Company Baltimore Tony Raysdzieski Helen Charles C. Duff Paul Rettig Allinda Rettig Mike Wanich

Davies seeks opening of judgment in bank fraud case

Judge Porter set a show cause hearing to grant Davies relief on a note he says is fraudulent and not his liability. Davies alleges the straw note was to cover an over loan to West Penn Foundry and Machine Co as a payroll device. He claims no money or consideration was given for signing and no demand has been made. Davies asserts assurances that no liability existed and that the note would be destroyed. Hearing scheduled for the first Monday of October.

Davies Hill Bank Porter Senate Yeas Secretary of Internal Affairs Auditor General Philadelphia Arge General Assembly Oace House Neree

Youngstown Sheet and Tube Republican Club Forms Large

The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Republican club is permanently organized with over 500 members from the mills. Organizers predict membership could reach 4000 before the election, claiming it will be one of the nation’s largest clubs. A drill corps was created to march in demonstrations in other cities.

Youngstown Sheet and Tube Republican Club Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company

Hubby Threatened to Kill Says Wife

John Glasser a Long avenue merchant was arrested on assault and battery and surety of the peace after his wife Charlotte alleged he struck her and threatened to kill her and the family at his store. The hearing was set for today.

John Glasser Long Avenue Charles Mayne Glasser Charlotte

What is Tabasco and its kitchen use

For forty years Tabasco has been a kitchen staple in hotels, ships, restaurants, and homes. One drop elevates soups, roasts, fish, fowl, eggs, and salads. McIlhenny Company invites readers to join a contest with prizes funded by Geo. W. Young & Co. Bankers in New York City. Avery Island, La.

Geo. W. Young & Co Bankers New York City McIlhenny Company Avery Island

The Thin and Scrawny Avoided by Samose

A promotional notice urges thin readers to gain weight and health using Samose, claiming it blends with meals to build flesh. It promises fatness and happiness, cites weight tracking, and offers a money back guarantee via McKee's Medicine store.

McKee's Medicine Store

Theatrical She at Opera House Tonight

The Chester Bishop company presents a grand revival of She at the opera house tonight. The production blends modern comedy to lift the mood and dispel gloom. Saturday afternoon features The Mysterious Model with souvenir photographs for all ladies at the door.

H. Rider Haggard Queen of Kor Chester Bishop Company Opera House

Cascade Vaudeville Bills Feature Top Notch Acts

The Cascade Vaudeville house offers a varied program with Lorain and Howell’s dog troupe performing tricks and racing on a circular track. Ansel and Doran present hand bouncing and head balancing with Miss Doran, while Dancing Scotty delivers lively songs. Saulden the Rube and Miss Sadie Willets in illustrated songs round out the lineup plus a Saturday matinee for schoolchildren.

Cascade Vaudeville House Lorain & Howell Ansel & Doran Miss Doran Scotty Saulden Sadie Willets

Robbers Given 21 Year Term in Cambridge Springs Burglary

Greenville dispatch reports Thomas Burns and James Logan pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and shooting with intent to kill. They received 21 years in the penitentiary and a $3000 fine plus costs after being convicted of robbing the residence of R Burner in Cambridge Springs on July 28. Turner surprised the pair, and they shot at him with a revolver.

Greenville Thomas Burns James Logan R. Burner Cambridge Springs Turner

Mercer County Oil Drilling Delays Due to Drought

Oil operations across Mercer county face slowdowns as a long dry spell dries streams and limits water for drilling. Sharon residents are urged to conserve water amid shortages affecting local drilling efforts.

Mercer County Sharon

M. C. Winter To Start Moving Picture Show

M C Winter formerly in gents furnishing on Washington street plans a moving picture theatre in his previous room. He holds a long term lease and the store room will be remodeled completely.

M. C. Winter Gents Washington Street Merly Mr.Winter

Arm Breaks in City Baseball Game

Walter Smith age 12 son of William Smith Big Run street broke his right arm between elbow and wrist while playing baseball in the Fifth ward Wednesday afternoon. The injury is described as serious.

Fifth Ward Walter William Smith Big Run Street

Switch Engine Derails Near Gardner Avenue

A Pittsburg and Lake Erie switching engine jumped the track near Gardner avenue on Monday, derailing and breaking a telephone pole. The train crew escaped injury.

Pittsburg Lake Erie Gardner Avenue

Roumanian Benefit Society Meets in Shor t on September 20

The Roumanian Benefit Society of the United States will convene in Shor t on September 20 to discuss dues, officers and upcoming events. Members are urged to attend for scheduling and community outreach.

Roumanian Benefit Society of United States

McConnell's Mills Water Runs Daily

Water runs daily at McConnell's Mills with abundant flow described in local notes. Community observers note steady levels and ongoing activity around the mill site.

Fog Causes Slight Wreck at New Castle Junction

Dense fog reduced visibility near New Castle Junction around 4:30 am Thursday. Baltimore and Ohio fast passenger train number 6 lightly collided with a Pittsburg and Lake Erie freight train due to signaling confusion. No injuries occurred and only minor damage to the passenger engine. passengers remained unaware of the impact.

New Castle Junction Baltimore & Ohio Pittsburg and Lake Erie Junction

Rev Ferguson May Resign as Pastor at First Church

Synod considers appointing Rev Ferguson to a newly created United Presbyterian post as superintendent of missions covering Allegheny Butler Beaver Valley Cleveland Lake Mercer presbyteries. Salary 1500 plus travel. requires leaving his First Church pastorate. Decision pending after assembly action and July start. Next synod to meet in Youngstown Tabernacle.

Synod The United Presbyterian Church Allegheny Butler Beaver Valley Cleveland Lake Mercer Ferguson New Castle Audley Browne Harris A. J. Williamson Tabernacle Church Youngstown

Duke the Little Black Horse Ends Life at McCauley Funeral Home

In Youngstown Ohio on September 17 the last small horse named Duke owned by D. O. McCauley, an undertaker, killed himself after a new horse arrived. Barn hands found the animal beating his brains against the stall walls and he died after four head strikes.

Youngstown, O Duke D. O. McCauley

Trolley Parties Extend Harmony Route Service to Regions

The Harmony Route interurban offers special cars for social and theater parties between New Castle and Butler and intermediate points starting September 14. Rates and details available from H Etheridge Superintendent Harmony Junction Pa.

Pittsburg Harmony Butler New Castle H. Etheridge Harmony Junction

Water Company Limits Unapproved Water Closets Connections

City of New Castle Water Company bans non tank pattern water closets and prohibits any unlicensed person from working on service pipes or mains. Violators will be prosecuted fully under the law.

Water Company City OF New Castle Water Company Mon-Thu-Sat-Tf

Amendment proposals on Pennsylvania Constitution changes

Long document outlines joint resolutions to amend Pennsylvania Constitution sections governing courts in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties, creation of a separate Philadelphia criminal court, debt limits for municipalities, and executive appointment processes with detailed language changes and schedules.

Thi Commonwealth General Assembly OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania Secretary OF the Commonwealth

Constitutional Amendments Proposed in State Legislature

A scanned legislative draft outlines multiple amendments to the state constitution. Provisions modify election timing and terms for state officers, district court structures, municipal election rules, and the composition of district election boards, with specific changes to terms, residency requirements, and voting procedures.

Amendments Change County Office Terms and Elections

A joint resolution outlines amendments to Article Fourteen and related sections. It shifts county officer elections to municipal ballots, lengths terms to four years, and updates vacancy procedures and election cadence through 1913. It sets transitional dates for judges, officers, and legislative timelines under the Commonwealth changes.

Pennsylvania Senate Commonwealth Secretary of Internal Affairs Superintendent of Public Instruction Public Instruction Auditor General Act Assembly Boroveh Robert McA Scertary The

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