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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
1
A fire at Sandringham causes damage to a royal carriage and bed collection. Witnesses report flames spreading quickly as staff evacuate rooms and summon fire services. No injuries reported, investigation ongoing into cause and extent of loss.
Special agent has completed work for the Farmers Institute rural route project as documented. The note outlines tasks finished and next steps pending confirmation and payment processing.
Washington December 11 the house adopted a resolution directing the Judiciary committee to inquire into the official conduct of Charles Swayne judge of the United States district court for the northern district of Florida and to report whether action for impeachment is warranted. Representative Lamar of Florida offered the resolution announcing his intent to impeach Judge Swayne.
In St Francis Kansas on December 11 the court granted a change of venue to Norton county for defendants Channery Dewey Clyve Wilson and W J McBride charged with the Beery family murder last May. Defense argued public sentiment would prevent a fair trial. Trial likely in January.
Memorial services were held at Purdue University for four teen students and others who died in the Indianapolis football train wreck on Met. FAA. Courts adjourned and business was suspended as Dr WE Stone, university president, delivered the principal address. A large number of Purdue alumni from various states attended.
The tenth annual general convention of the Taughoirs of the Confederacy is underway in Charleston with about twenty delegates in attendance. The event features a memorial presentation to President Petersan Dayia by Mesu and VO Valentine, and a discussion of laws and constitutional questions.
Five arrests reported in connection with a Chinese smuggling operation. Police say no case. investigations continue into the drowning incident referenced, with authorities reviewing evidence and statements from detainees.
Two lawyers, Level and Mikels, with 22 and one year in practice, respectively, are endorsed by neighbors. They advertise combined strength in law, noting education, industry, and experience. The pair is described as trustworthy, attentive to business, and representative of the Henry County bar values.
The Newcastle Merchants Association suspended regular meetings amid concerns but plans a revival on the first Tuesday evening in January. Leaders say interest remains and urge members to participate to keep the association active after the holiday rush.
A garbled item from an Indianapolis paper mentions Frank Hanley and Chetuls in a vague exchange about matters. The text is highly distorted with many unreadable names and places, obscuring a clear event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR text shows a lecturer addressing students with garbled phrases and scattered names. no clear event, date, or organization is discernible from the readable portions. The passage lacks concrete details to identify a specific subject or outcome.
The readable text describes a disrupted scene with mentions of Hinton and trapping activities. Names and details are garbled, making the main event unclear. No verifiable outcomes or dates are present.
Stock and bonds of apartment houses acquired in part premeditated financing are cited as the cause for the firm's assignment. The filing notes sections of structures and related financial instruments as factors in the action.
Rome December 11 Pope Leo XIII plans to distribute a large stock of Vatican vessels and vestments to needy churches and clergy. Pope Pius IX, echoing his predecessor, has appointed a commission led by Cardinal Merry del Val to carry out the distribution.
Chicago December 11 The teamsters joint council refused immediate sanction for a general strike by the livery drivers against liverymen and undertakers. A special committee will confer with the Liverymen's Association to adjust the differences.
Frank Adams, a Black man, was convicted of the murder of Dave Lee and sentenced to death. Both men were convicts serving murder terms, Adams for thirty years and Lee for life. Five witnesses who testified were also serving life sentences for murder.
Elkhart Indiana December 14 Frank Mc Colonell twenty two year old ball player of local reputation died in his sleep of apoplexy. Medical examiners attribute death to excessive cigarette smoking.
T R Laronat a Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad telegraph operator at Alliquippa park near a distant habitation was attacked by three Black men. He was beaten unconscious, robbed of about $50, and left bound in a chair.
A man registering as M. E. Lowry of New York was arrested at the Neil house in Columbus on forgery charges. The case involves alleged counterfeiting of labels claimed exclusive by the Clark Thread Company for spool cotton products.
Receiver McElroy says the Colfax bank owned by the late George D. Wood will pay dollar for dollar. The bank has about $500 000 in assets and $125 000 more than its liabilities after the suicide of Wood on Monday.
George F. Gibbs and Hattie Gibbs were arrested in Springfield Massachusetts on forgery charges after $1,000 in checks vanished from the Incal post office. Authorities consider the arrests significant in the case.
The strike by workers at the North Reading plant of Reading Foundry and Machine Co has ended. The company has withdrawn the wage reduction that was to take effect last week in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Springfield reports Hon. BD B. Shank of Paris UK dies at his home. He was an early pioneer farmer and Institute worker in the state.
A deteriorated fragment notes a set of tentative propositions and resolutions aimed at forming a union among multiple denominations. The terse item mentions adoption and consideration by a body, with unclear names or dates due to damaged text.
A petition for the removal of E T McArthur, superintendent of Nez Perces Indians in Idaho, was filed by Senator Heyburn. It cites rent handling, bank deposits, alleged liquor influence, strict lease provisos, and pressure to send children to government schools.
Clarence Lee, a Brockton arrestee, confessed to larceny of Harvard students and express shipments totaling about 2500 dollars. Police say he forged and opened student doors with a jimmy and claimed to be the son of a former South Carolina congressman seeking education at Harvard.
Abram Baker, seventy five, a wealthy resident of Oacecln, was found dead in a room of his house. The body hung from the ceiling by a rope tied to a ceiling beam, the noose configuration noted. The cause appears to be suicide with possible underlying loneliness.
Washington reports diplomat Philippe Bunau Varilla of the new Panama republic met Secretary Hay and said he would be received by the President at the White House. He referenced de facto payment of $700,000 toward brick pavement costs with further steps deferred until President Appleyard arrives from Chicago.
In Ridgetown Ontario a small gas plant explosion at the Logan House last evening killed G. W. Atkinson traveling representative of the London Advertiser and boarder B. Weir. Five others injured as the hotel was wrecked.
In Havana both houses unanimously approve a $50,000 gift to General Maximo Gomez for his leadership of the revolutionary army. The veteran leader has been in poor health recently.
Hanover Ind Dec 10 The Hanover college strike continues with no classes except preparatory department. Suspended students remain out of school causing a stand in college work. Tension grows among students and faculty as several professors seek reconciliation.
In Spencer County Indiana on December 10 Nash Seala aged seventy struck David Gates aged fifty over the head with a hatchet during a quarrel at Huffman's mill. Gates died almost instantly as both men were well known in the area.
Oly Barnes, a young iron worker, was shot by his brother Alfred Barnes as they quarrelled at their home in Luatling. A shotgun discharged accidentally while Alfred held it with a hammer raised, wounding Oly before being taken to a hospital.
Notice from the State of Indiana and court in New Castle dated December 10, 1908. The case involves William Palewer Company as defendant and Soveons Che piaihityt by Bigeene TE Buayty. The hearing is set for February 7 at the Clenny City Chines, with the proceedings to determine causes and limits. Clerk Jos. M. Brown. Deputy Hoy Gok. Attorney Bavene MW Bundy for plaintiff.
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