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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1908

Page

6

Youthful Pair Details String of Local Burglaries

Needham and Hoover described as a pair who carried out numerous early evening burglaries. Needham acted as lookout while Hoover used a pinch-bar to breach doors. They planned another break on Pittsburg Street but were arrested before action. Police believe more suspects may be linked to ten recent robberies. The Mitchell home on Bluff Street was robbed of 48 dollars previously, not attributed to the pair.

Hoover Needham Phuinder Pittsburg Street County Line Street Clinton Mitchell Bluff Street

Debs Proposes Audience Swap With Gov Hughes

Debs and the Socialist ticket left Cleveland on the red special aiming for Erie and beyond to spread socialist doctrine. Debs addressed 7,000 in Cleveland, and sent a telegram offering 15 minutes to trade audiences with Governor Hughes, who spoke to Republicans in Cleveland with no reply.

United Press Cleveland, CO Eugene V. Debs Cleveland Erie Debs Hughes New York Baltimore

Coal Worker John McKinley Killed In Train Derailment

A Fairmont dispatch reports 63 year old John McKinley of New Castle Pennsylvania fatally hurt when a Baltimore and Ohio train derailed this morning. He was riding the bumpers as a boarding ride. The New Castle directory does not list the name. Authorities suspect a misidentification.

Fairmont John McKinley New Castle Baltimore & Ohio

Market Quotations from New Castle Official Prices

Official weekly market quotations corrected at noon Tuesday for New Castle. Lambs sheep and cattle prices listed by weight and grade, along with dressed meats, vegetables, fruits, poultry and eggs. Prices include per pound and per bushel figures for diverse items and varied lots.

New Castle

Irrigation Congress Reviews 28 Reclamation Projects

Albuquerque hosts the irrigation congress as 28 federal projects are reviewed. Eleven new and 17 pending schemes aim to reclaim about 1.91 million acres at roughly 70 million dollars, with current work supporting towns, railroads, and 14 000 settlers in the desert.

The Irrigation Congress Albuquerque N. M National Irrigation Congress Washington Blanchard Reclamation Service United States Reclamation, Service

Deaths of the Day Mrs Susan G Graham

Mrs Susan Geneva Graham of Butler died at her brother William J Mechling’s residence near the paper mill Tuesday evening from convulsions. She was 39 and died without medical attendance. Coroner Cox viewed the body. She leaves her father Lewis Mechling and three sisters in Butler and two brothers. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday at the brother’s home near the paper mill with interment at Graceland cemetery.

Susan Geneva Graham Butler William J. Mechling Cox Graham Lewis Mechling Emma Mechling Mary Fife Graceland Cemetery

Infant Clyde Bird Dies at Three Months in East Liverpool

James Stephen Clyde Bird infant son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Bird of East Liverpool died at the home of Mr and Mrs W R Elliott 49 John Street of infant troubles. Born June 13 he was three months old. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Elliott residence with burial at Greenwood cemetery.

James Stephen Clyde Bird Stephen Bird East Liverpool W. R. Elliott John Street Elliott Greenwood Cemetery

Funeral Rites Held For Moses Waters At Oak Park Cemetery

A large gathering at 58 Reynolds Street attended the last rites for Moses Waters son of the household. Clergymen Rev Evans Canton Rev Thomas and Rev John presided. Flowers adorned the casket. Interment followed at Oak Park Cemetery with pallbearers Harry Barber Victor Smith Howard Philips Harry McBride Edward Vandegrift and George Zimmerly.

Waters Reynolds Street Moses Waters Rev. Evans Canton Thomas Rev John Oak Park Cemetery Harry Barber Victor Smith Howard Philips Harry McBride Edward Vandegrift George Zimmerly

Funeral for William Winecoop at Francis Place residence

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Francis Place home for William Winecoop. Rev. J. L. Stratton of Croton Avenue M E church led the services with church choir music. Interment followed in Graceland cemetery with pallbearers Archie Bigley, Robert Bigley, Frank Williams, Lawrence Williams, Perry Allshouse, and Benjamin Allshouse.

William Winecoop Francis Place J. L. Stratton Croton Avenue M. E Graceland Cemetery Archie Robert Bigley Frank Lawrence Williams Perry Benjamin Allshouse

Funeral Mass and Interment for James Edward McClafferty

Mass at St Mary's Church on Tuesday at nine for the repose of James Edward McClafferty of Croton Avenue. Rev. Father O'Shea officiated. Interment followed in St Mary's Cemetery with pallbearers Thomas and James McClafferty William Scott and Charles Emery and Sylvester Book.

St. Mary's Church James Edward McClafferty Croton Avenue Father O’shea St. Mary's Cemetery Thomas and James McClafferty William, Scott Charles Emery Sylvester Book

Fourth of July Faith Lie Joke Captures Sunday Lesson

A Sunday school tale ends in a humorous exchange as a teacher urges faith with a July joke. A pupil quips that August cannot host Independence Day, because the dates clash with truth. The student then suspects the teacher’s birthday also lies in August, highlighting honesty through wit.

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Larceny by bailee case dismissed in Crams Cribill court

George Geirling faced a larceny by bailee hearing before Alderman Crabill with prosecutor Mike Brenner alleging unpaid goods. Brenner claimed joint use of meat cutter and wire. Brenner admitted payment of his share. The case was dismissed. Mr and Mrs Jose Rice of North street are visiting friends in Pittsburg.

George Geirling Crabill Mike Brenner Gierling Brenner Jose Rice North Street Pittsburg

Dunns of East Street Visit Pittsburg

Mr and Mrs W G Dunn of East Street spent Wednesday in Pittsburg for a short outing and shopping trip.

W. G. Dunn East Street Pittsburg

Wright Aeroplanes to Be Made in Paris Plant

Lazare Weiller heads a French syndicate near concluded contract for 100000 dollars for French rights to Wright aircraft. He will pay the sum after Wright fulfills requirements and place an order for fifty machines built to Wright plans. Wright will supervise production until local workers learn the process. Weiller hails the invention as promising, especially for wartime use.

Paris Wilbur Wright Lazare Weiller Wright Weiller

Inspector Fitzgerald Murdered in Clinton Mississippi

Post office Inspector Charles Fitzgerald, stationed at Jackson, was shot and killed while returning to report missing funds after investigating Clinton post office. Deputy Postmaster W A Sorsby, son-in-law of the Clinton postmistress, fired during the confrontation and was arrested. Fitzgerald had served since 1895 and was highly regarded.

United Press Washington Postoffice Charles Fitzgerald Clinton Miss E. E. McMillin Fitzgerald Jackson W. A. Sorsby Cabiness Sorsby

Career Timeline of a Cincinnati Politician and Judge

Born in Cincinnati on September 15 1867 he pursued Woodward High School Yale University Cincinnati College Law School and held roles from assistant prosecuting attorney to judge and solicitor general He served as United States circuit judge and led the Philippines commission then became first civil governor and later secretary of war He traveled extensively and was a 1908 Republican presidential nominee at Chicago

Cincinnati Woodward High School Yale University Cincinnati College Law School Arthur Cincinnati Superior Court Foraker United States Harrison Sixth Judicial District McKinley Philippines Roosevelt Philipines Far East Cuba Panama Chicago

Stoneboro Fair Special Train Service Announced

Special train runs to Stoneboro fair from New Castle for September 30 October 1 and 2. Depart New Castle at 6 55 a m and return from Stoneboro at 5 20 p m. Round trip fare is 1 44 dollars.

Pennsylvania Lines Stoneboro New Castle

O Neill’s at 21 South Mill Street Event

A brief entry notes O Neill’s located at 21 South Mill Street with references to Wednesday and Thursday. The text includes the number 3312 as a detail.

O'Neill's South Mill Street Britton South Jefferson Street

Y W C A Reception Draws Hundreds At Registration Night

Hundreds of young women attended the Y W C A registration reception on Tuesday evening. The event, run by the entertainment and reception committees, encouraged enrollment for winter education classes with a notable gymnasium signup and a musical program directed by Miss Winifred Lloyd.

Young Women's Christian Association Grace Erhardt Cora Irby Amoss Winifred Lloyd Cassie Johns Bronwen Jenkins Sadie Powell Dora Keagy

Bankers Oppose Postal Savings Bank and Deposit Guarantee

The American Bankers Association opened its regular sessions in Denver with Gov. H. L. Buchtel and Mayor Speer welcoming attendees. Prominent bankers and economists discussed financial topics as Col. J. D. Powers, president, labeled the bank guarantee plan dangerous amid opposition to the proposal.

United Press Denver Col American Bankers Association Buchtel Mayor Speer Postal Savings Bank Savings Banks and Trust Company Association

Poison in Bread Leads to Hospitalized Students in Palo Alto

A former Standard Inn cook Chin a Chinaman discharged from the job set poison in bread dough at the university dormitory kitchen in Palo Alto California. Several students were hospitalized and about two hundred fell ill from an irritant poison. University doctors acted quickly to avert a worse outbreak. An analysis is underway to identify the toxin.

United Press Palo Alto Cal Standard Inn Chin

McCart Cleared of Mining Charge but Faces Costs

The jury found William Mc Cart not guilty of mining land on another man's property but ordered McCart to pay the case costs.

William McCart McCart

Bank Statement of The Union National Bank 1908

The Union National Bank of New Castle Pennsylvania closes September 23 1908 with detailed assets and liabilities. Officials J B Aiken and D Jameson attest to the figures while notaries verify the sworn statement. Local notes mention Mrs Edward M Fisher and Mrs W B Caldwell traveling to distant visits.

Union National Bank New Castle Pennsylvania Cesar Libecan State of Lawrence Ss. I J. KE. Aiken J.baiken Citizens National Bank of County of I. D. Jameson D. Jameson

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