New Castle City Lockup Action Referred to Committee
The council discussed the closing of the city jail by Health Officer McCandless and referred the matter to the city property committee for action. Chief Gilmore reported the jail closing and asked for a suitable city lockup. Several members urged immediate action, noting past delays and water damage observed when visiting the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
City Property Committee
Gilmore
Dunlap
Newell
D. J. McCormick
McCormick
Conn
Open Rebellion at West Point Cadets Refuse to Talk
Open rebellion grips the U S Military Academy as cadets refuse to answer the board of inquiry. Major General Barry returns to take charge as 459 cadets face two to three weeks of questioning. If first class seniors hold their silence, underclassmen are likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
U. S. Military Academy
Cadet Corps
Thomas Barry
Washington
Rufus E. Longan
Military Board of Inquiry
Longan
Frederick Sibley
Gen
Barry
Sibley
Pogenvour
Hearst Will Supporter Seeks Honest Independents in Debate
Hearst signals willingness to back Roosevelt on a progressive platform but favors another man in whom he has more faith. He endorses Taft’s methods over Roosevelt’s, calls Roosevelt’s policy windy and stresses the Democratic party lacks an honest progressive candidate. He says independents may enter if Republicans are disinfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
The
World Today
Paris
William R. Hearst
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Hearst
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Two Aged Men Race Two Miles in Terre Haute
S T Higgins aged 55 and John Bungler aged 51, both local citizens past fifty, raced two miles through the downtown area after wagering $1 on the outcome. A growing crowd followed as Stingler won by about twenty feet, leaving both men exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Terre Haute
Ind
S. T. Higgins
John Bungler
Stingler
Large skin graft case in New Castle hospital
A major skin graft operation at New Castle hospital covers about 80 square inches on George Jones's leg after a severe work injury at American Can. The grafting, aided by volunteers, has included two surgeries and may require a third, with a hopeful prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Terrace Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Westminster May Get Taggart Legacy
The East Liverpool Tribune reports the estate of the late Rev. J. C. Taggart is sufficient to honor all bequests from his will. It notes the Rev. Dr. Taggart owned ample real estate to cover the provisions and that property is being offered for sale despite contrary rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Taggart
East Liverpool
East Liverpool Tribune
J. C. Taggart
D. D
First United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Cholera panic drives Naples residents from city
Naples faces a cholera outbreak with thousands of well-to-do residents fleeing the city. Infected quarters show panic as quarantine efforts fail to calm fears. Over 100 new cases and about 50 deaths in the last 24 hours threaten to trigger martial law unless authorities reassure the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Reconsider Vote Sought On City Light Question
After a joint council session a special session of the select branch considered reconsidering the ordinance granting the electric company permission to install 35 new arc lights. Dr. Wilson moved to revisit the action. the motion failed with six votes needed, one vote against. President Dickson announced the motion lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Branch
Dickson
Wilson
Select Council
Electric Company
Gaynor Expected to be Nominated for Governor
In Rochester on Sept 27 delegates press that Mayor Gaynor will seek the Democratic nomination for governor on the first ballot at the coming convention. He has said he is not a candidate and aims to complete his mayoral term in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Dixmont
Polk, Warren
Warnersdale
State Department
Department
General Revenue Fund
United Press
Rochester
N. Y
Gaynor
New York City
Kicked in Eye Wounds West Side Football Player
Richard Hannon, a well known West side youth, was injured yesterday while practicing football. An opponent's shoe struck his eye, causing a gash that required four stitches to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hannon
West Side
Woman Shows Nerve in Jury Trial Across Secluded Shooting Case
Unmoved on the stand the woman faces a jury in a shooting case with testimony described as largely circumstantial. The mystery centers on the criminal act and the personality of the defendant as the trial proceeds.
Local Residents Listed for Public Notices
Hiram J. Zehner mail carrier Shenango Peter M. Dicks farmer Hickory Frank Davidson farmer Union Dick Nye clerk Ellwood City Philip Ketterer merchant Wampum J. M. Watson farmer Wilmington John Burkey farmer Mahoning G E Thompson agent New Wilmington Frank Kurtz laborer Wayne Martin Hall foreman Pulaski John S Baird farmer Elmer E Beight merchant Mahoning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davidson
Union
Dick Nye
Ellwood
Philip Ketterer
Wampum
J. M. Watson
Wilmington
John Burkey
Mahoning
G. E. Thompson
New Wilmington
Frank Kurtz
Wayne Martin Hall
Pulaski
John S. Baird
Elmer E. Beight
Woman on trial for murder of husband Linshinsky
Mrs Frances Linshinsky a about 22 derives from Poland faces trial for the murder of Vladistov Linshinsky. She appears calm and composed in court with an interpreter aiding communication and jurors questioned about the case. Her nerve and mysterious demeanor are noted as proceedings begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Linshinsky
Vladistov Linshinsky
Linshinsky
Mrs. Linshinsk
Aviator Chavez Dies From Injuries in Italy
Domodossola Italy Sept 27 George Chavez the Peruvian aviator died at 2 25 p m today from injuries suffered last Friday in a plane crash after a flight from Brieg to near this city crossing the Alps en route He endured agonies until a short time before death and then lapsed into a comatose state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Domodossla
Italy
George Chavez
Brieg
Alps
New Castle Police Asked to Aid in Cobern Search
New Castle police have been asked to assist in locating Cobern's missing son Rev Camden Cobern of Meadville reports his son last seen in Hamilton Ohio about a month ago. The 15 year old boy, who looks about 18, was traveling through Pennsylvania and Ohio and may have been harmed according to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Cobern
Camden Cobern
Meadville
Hamilton
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pay Day Promised at Shenengo and Greer Tin Mills
Saturday pay day set at Shenengo and Greer tin mills with a large amount of wages to be distributed to workers amid production schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenengo and
Greer Tin Mills
Ada Durant of Ray Street In Deed Noted
Ada Durant of Ray Street is listed in a local notice, with her name appearing in a short public record or legal notice. The fragment confirms her inquiry or involvement in a matter circulating among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Durant
Ray Street
Pelt Ten Be
Roosevelt Denounced by New York Republicans at Sherman Nominat
Saratoga N Y Sept 27 The New York Republican convention heard fierce attacks on Theodore Roosevelt as Timothy L Woodruff read a Roosevelt letter claiming tacit support for James S Sherman as temporary chairman Roosevelt sat impassively while Abe Gruber assailed him and Woodruff defended the choice Roosevelt's opposition was shown in a public clash amid a volatile crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Saratoga N. Y
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Timothy L. Woodruff
Roosevelt
State
Sherman
Abe Gruber
Woodruff
James S. Sherman
State Committee
Taft
United States
Beverly
Ohio
Root
Col
Lion Tamer Snubs Wife Sleeps With Lions Says Coward
Detroit recounts a strange state fair incident as James Swenson the lion tamer awoke to find an oak tent stake beside his wife. He fled to his lion cage and spent the night there while Mrs Swenson called him a coward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Carnegie Hero Commission
James Swenson
Swenson
Repaving Gets Encouragement From Business Group
Officials at a councils meeting discussed Washington street repaving with no firm plan presented by the Business Men's association. M. W. Leslie stated no action was ready and the group would request action at a later meeting, while a follow up communication from City Solicitor Gardner was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association
Washington Street
M. W. Leslie
Gardner
Wampum Blacksmith Shop Fire Damages Building
Fire alarm at 5 o clock Tuesday morning drew residents from their beds to Wam pum near the Methodist church. The blaze destroyed the blacksmith shop of William Yoho but kept the Yoho residence and nearby Methodist church from major damage. losses are insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yoho
Wampum
Yoho
New Castle Population: 36 280 in 1900 Census
Official census figures from Washington confirm New Castle Pa population at 36 280, with an 28 percent rise since 1890 and 7 941 increase since 1900. The News had, by similar counts, reported 36 200 after corrections for missed names near the paper mill and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Washington
New Castle
Charles O. Frye
Charleroi
David Moore
News
Terre Haute
Ind
York
New Castle Pa
Easton
Oshkosh
Wis
Brookins Sails Over Chicago In Wright Flight
Walter R. Brookins completed his first Chicago flight in a Wright aeroplane at noon. He circled Grant Park six times, climbing to 2000 feet as about two hundred thousand spectators watched from Michigan Avenue, the park, and nearby towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Wright
Grant Park
Lake Front
Michigan Boulevard
Mocri Found Guilty of Aggravated Assault and Battery
Joseph Mocri was found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault and battery for slashing Joe Spara with a knife in a felonious assault case. The verdict followed testimony detailing the knife attack and resulting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mocri
Joe Spara
Mocri
Spara
Death Notices for Mrs Hugh Cannon and Others
Death notices list Mrs. Hugh Cannon, 68, Pulaski. Mrs. S H Trusdale, 69, Poland Ohio. Patrick Brennan, 55, Pittsburg. Mrs. Cecil Johnson, 31, Elbwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cannon
Pulaski
S. H. Trusdale
Poland
Ohio
Patrick Brennan
Pittsburg
Cecil Johnson
Elbwood
Pursuit of Train Robbers Near New Orleans
Bandits robbed a Texas Express mail car on the Southern Pacific train after crossing the river. Five pounds of registered mail are rumored stolen as posses with bloodhounds search for two masked men who entered the car during a ferry switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Rain Triggers Major Cave on West Washington Street
Recent heavy rains washed away earth on Pennsylvania company property along West Washington Street near the bridge. The yard had been filled to form a lawn from the freight office to the sidewalk and slid into the river. Roads remain in bad shape and an oil wagon became stuck in Hillsville mud yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
West Washington Street
Hillsville
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Liatter
Property Committee
McCormick’s
Say Gaynor
Mrs. Linshinsky
Hiram J. Zehner
Shenango
Peter M. Dicks
Hickory
Chavez
Sil
Ence
Brooklyn
Brookins Sails
Pennsy Company
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