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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
1
Rocco Rocco was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of game wardens. While awaiting sentencing by Judge Porter, he remarked nothing but the line Once to be born, once to die as the gallows loomed and Gov. Stuart presides over the execution.
The long pursuit of justice in the Seeley Houk murder case concludes with prosecutor's efforts and Pinkerton, Kalbfus, Young, and Logan rigorously building circumstantial evidence against Mafia figure Rocco. The tale traces two years of investigation, international records, and a rogues’ gallery history. Continued on Page Two.
Prof Maitland and Mrs Maitland, singing evangelists, will lead music at the New Castle Holiness association gathering Monday evening at Epworth M E Church. The meeting welcomes all denominations and precedes upcoming tent evangelist events under the association.
Death records show Helen Jane McCune age 1 at 308 State Street Lillian May Swadener age 4 months of 53 Spruce Street Joseph Round age 58 of 84 South Lee Avenue Annie Beatrice Young age 5 months of 186 South Mill Street Mary Winick age 6 months Sutton Thomas Clarke age 27 of 661 Hanna Miss Jane EK Smith age 28 of Mount Washington Mrs. Frank Newell age 38 of Youngstown.
In Cincinnati on September 21 Senator J. B. Foraker, though out of Taft’s presidential race, remains a hurdle for Republican success in Ohio. He will run for re election, attack the Archbold letters defense, and back a Republican general assembly while remaining unashamedly independent. State leaders fear Democratic gains as Taft Vorys and party chiefs keep silent.
Rachel A. Palmer with attorneys J Norman Martin and A Martin Graham sues Lawrence County for $1000 alleging land damages from road widening along the Pittsburg road in Shenango Township. She owns a farm valued at $5000 and claims a seven foot embankment along the road damaged the property.
Tony Ross the big city heavyweight will headline a show in Philadelphia on Monday evening September 28. John Willie or Sandy Ferguson will be his opponent, both rising contenders backed to challenge the Italian. Ross trains hard, vows a strong performance, and will be escorted by manager Dime to Philadelphia.
Charles A. Wilder of Park avenue, previously division operator for Bell Telephone with headquarters here, is transferred to Butler as district traffic manager. The move is a substantial promotion and his successor here has not yet been chosen.
The Socialist party has secured Isaac Cowen of Cleveland to speak in this city. He will appear Monday evening for his first address and will speak again Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 o clock. Campaign aims to win converts before the election.
The White House receives a fresh coat of paint inside and out with a green roof tint as President Roosevelt and his family are set to return from Oyster Bay tomorrow. The article notes the spic and span condition in preparation for the presidential homecoming.
A large blaze devastated part of Chelsea Massachusetts causing estimated losses near one million dollars. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the flames throughout the night, quoting officials who warned of extended recovery work ahead.
A wind shift aided firefighters from Boston and nearby towns in stopping a two hour blaze that consumed 13 acres near the Standard Oil storage tanks beside the railroad. Losses included a box factory, lumber yard, shoe firm, brass foundry, clock works, bottling works and tenement houses with total damage around $1,000,000. Firefighters battled for over three hours before the flames, driven by wind, were contained along the Boston and Maine tracks and pushed back toward last winter’s ruin.
Richard Lee a famed stuttering newsboy arrives to promote the New Coliseum theatre in New Castle. He will sell The News to local readers and give every penny from sales to a disabled worker, John Glitch, after disposing of 5 000 papers with a $50 profit.
A hot tinplate placed in a gondola car at the George street siding of the tin mill ignited the car’s frame work. Fire departments from the Fifth ward and Central were summoned by Box No. 52 and extinguished the blaze without much trouble. Alarm reported at 5:05 a.m.
Prayers for rain were offered Sunday at Trinity Church by rector Rev. J. E. Reilley D D. The service noted prayers for rain are used only in extreme times when crops are in grave danger or famine seems inevitable.
Frank H. Houk sues Susan A Reno A S Reno and Martin Reno claiming they abducted and confined his wife Imogene Houk in Shenango and Slipperyrock townships from July 31 to October 19 1907 used a spiritualist to frighten her and urged her not to return, seeking 15000 in damages for alleged alienation of affections. The case warns of sensational developments at trial.
Rev. Magill and assistant Miss Margaret Ralph announce resignations at the Second United Presbyterian Church. A special meeting is set to decide on the pastor’s resignation pulpit committee and presbytery delegates. Magill plans a farewell October 4 and departure the following week to Brooklyn.
London on September 21 reports chaos as temperance campaigners spoofed notices about a licensing bill protest in Hyde Park. The ruse drew thousands fewer attendees than anticipated, with most protesters from London and a scattered turnout across England.
New Castle prohibitionists plan a large turnout to Ellwood City on Tuesday evening to attend a skating rink meeting addressed by W. R. Mills the Prohibition party candidate for governor of West Virginia.
A steam roller ran off an embankment at Church Hill near Girard on Saturday. The engineer leaped free and escaped unharmed.
Thomas Clarke 27, a tin mill worker of this city, died in Akron hospital from injuries after being struck by a train near Akron. Survived by mother Mrs Patrick Clarke two brothers P J and J J Clarke and sister Miss Mary all of this city. Remains sent home Sunday and funeral set for Tuesday at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
New Castle residents and many Italians from nearby towns observe the fall of Rome anniversary marking religious liberty. Activities include two Cascade park concerts by the Ashtabula Italian band and a 1500 dollar fireworks display at 9:45 pm led by Prof. Paul Rozzi, with dancing and two more concerts today and tomorrow.
Attorney Richard Dana files appeal to the supreme court over West Washington street grading. Judge Porter fixes costs for abutting property owners. unclear if they paid for official grade while street lay in the West New Castle borough.
United States Senator Murray Crane’s arrival signals the possible end of Frank Hitchcock as Taft campaign head. Crane plans to audit the operation, remove weak links, and inject new energy, potentially ousting Dixon as western speakers chief after criticizing itineraries and a special train move. Continued on Page Three.
New Castle grocers and the Merchants Association vow to oppose the reintroduction of premium trading stamps. They warn shoppers and fellow merchants to shun stamps, plan an informational campaign, and prepare to ban the scheme at upcoming meetings.
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