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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
1
The New Castle school board chose Joseph Clarke’s successor with only 31 petition signers while 406 Fourth Ward voters backed a different candidate. Critics call the process one of the most peculiar acts in local history with no discussion or explanations as the board railroaded the decision.
New Castle Pa April 6 1908 406 signers petition to fill vacant school board seat caused by J D Clarke resignation Fourth ward voters favored W J Kildoo by petition and secret ballot at a board meeting Johns received 31 signatures without addresses while Kildoo’s list showed full names and addresses on file The board accepted Kildoo’s nomination but Johns petition drew little attention as discussion ceased and the meeting adjourned.
Mike Prodeer was discharged at a hearing before Alderman Green on a charge of selling beer to minors without a license. The case cites a so called checking system in his Moravia street boarding house where 16 checks for $1 were used to distribute beer to boarders. Mike Hartman testified to the information casting doubt on the system.
A pleasant birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Mary Slater’s Washington township home on Saturday for her 81st birthday. About 25 friends attended with baskets of food and a bountiful repast. Mrs. Slater remains in fairly good health.
R. W. Long, charged by Mrs. Emma Bailey with stealing a pocketbook from her at the Sycamore rink, was discharged after Alderman Mayne found no sufficient evidence tying Long to the disappearance.
The YMCA debating club discussed municipal ownership of street railways at last night’s meeting. Leads were by L W L Stanton, a Cleveland engineer, and John Herbert of this city, with broad participation from members.
Friends report Charles O'Brien, passenger conductor on the Pennsylvania railroad, greatly improved after an appendicitis operation. He moved from Ashtabula Ohio to the hospital there, was discharged, and has returned home.
John Coleman and Ernest Woods, both youths, were arrested Thursday evening at the opera house by Officer Deskin and Tidball on a charge of disorderly conduct. They were released later that evening.
The Board of Education debated the city treasurer’s salary and commission, keeping Duff’s pay at one per cent commission and 500 dollars salary, same as last year. Council actions had reduced commissions previously, but the school board chose not to lower Duff’s compensation.
Black Fritz who will train Tony Ross for his bout with Mike Schreck arrived in the city and had his first workout with Ross this afternoon. Fritz, a large husky man, predicts Ross will prepare New Castle Italian for a clear shot at Schreck. He spoke at The News office and praised the staff.
Captain Grainger of the Volunteers of America asks for old clothing to aid the needy. Donors may leave items at the headquarters at 23 12 Washington Street, with the hall open at all times.
Death notice lists Margaret Mulcahy age 77 of Em porium, with related entries for Mrs. James Irwin 32 of Ellwood City George W. Fox 52 of Hazel Dell and Elizabeth Logan 13 months of 215 Dewey Avenue.
The New Castle board of education approved exonerations on a long standing tax relief list for 165 volunteer fire department members. Chief Connery recommended the exonerations and the vote passed with two members dissenting, sparking debate on non responders on the rolls. Continued on Fourth Page.
Postmaster R L Powell of Abercy non Wales visits New Castle with Mr and Mrs Henry Williams as he tours the United States and Canada as advance agent for the T Glyndwr Richards Male Voice party of Mountain Ash Wales. The group will sing in November and was booked to perform for President Roosevelt on October 1 1908. Powell is related to Mrs Williams and to the late Alderman T P Williams whose death delayed the tour. He already toured the eastern states and praised American energy.
A well known farmer from southern Mahoning County put a billiard ball in his mouth to win a $1 bet and could not remove it. A physician removed the ball at a Youngstown pool room. He paid $5 for the procedure after hours of facial strain and tooth damage.
Youngstown Ohio April 7. The city council met under uniformed police and detectives amid fears of trouble from last Monday's street lighting dispute. The lighting ordinance was not taken up today and the contract with Consolidated company advanced to third reading. Police protection again planned for next Monday night.
Burglars entered the store of Mrs A Bennett at South Sharon early yesterday morning and carried off a quantity of valuable merchandise including cigars tobacco and candies Mrs Bennett formerly operated stores on South Mill street and Mahoning avenue and is well known in the city.
Rome dispatch reports the Italian royal family meeting about the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins. Rumors say Elkins may gain royal rank and the engagement could be announced soon as the duke plans to return to America. The outcome hinges on church affiliation and royal consent.
New Castle ice dealers plan a probable price increase for domestic ice this summer. Dealers cite curb market bans on house to house peddling three days weekly, urging housewives to stock two days ahead. While denying an official rise, merchants in the alleged combine aim to monopolize the ice trade, signaling higher rates soon.
Tony Shelby, a detective and deputy sheriff, was shot and killed early today during an arrest attempt of anarchist suspect Frank Cartanas in Arvilla s Col. Cartanas fled as a posse scours the area and officials warn of lynching if captured. A special sermon is set for St Luke's church Sunday at 3 30 p m by Rev Smith for Lower Court lodge members.
New York April 7 Methodist Episcopal conference considers eliminating paragraph 248 which bans dancing card playing theatregoing and similar amusements The vote passed with seven against and if approved by the general conference it would allow these pastimes as matters of conscience Also favored is restoring time limits on pastorates and election of negro bishops In Washington Tennessee Representative Sims delivers a sharp anti prohibition address to the Methodist conference linking it to wet cities
A motion for a new trial was filed in the John H. Preston trustee in bankruptcy versus David C. Wallace and Samuel W. Dana case. The suit concerns alleged transfer of Lincoln avenue property before bankruptcy to Robert D. Wallace with life residence to his grandson. Reasons to be filed within ten days.
Rev D M Cleland of New Wilmington is in Beaver Falls organizing a school for foreigners similar to one he has run in his city. He reports encouragement and strong signs his efforts will succeed.
The injunction hearing in the William Robinson versus City of New Castle case was continued this morning until 3 o clock this afternoon. The dispute concerns preventing the tearing down of a portion of the Robinson building at the east end of the Pittsburg street bridge.
Members urged to attend this evening in City Hall for the annual meeting. A new board of trustees will be elected and by laws are expected to undergo important changes.
A grim scaffold scene ends as two murderers face their fates amid a fearful crowd outside the jail yard. One killer pleads, then collapses from fright after the final sentence is pronounced.
Joseph Talrico and Max Sofer were hanged in Moyamensing prison amid a furious mob of foreigners outside. Talrico screamed and struggled till the drop, his death followed by a second execution. Police fought crowds as bodies were loaded for burial at the Jewish cemetery.
In the new mayor’s inaugural police court Mayor Harry Lusk discharged Henry Haller of West Bridgewater for drunkenness after a brief hearing. Haller arrived in town last night. James Kennedy of Grove Street also appeared and was discharged on a promise to behave himself.
Rev Dr Samuel Currie aged 70 or more, reputed as the world’s oldest missionary by age and service, has died in Cairo Egypt. He was a prominent United Presbyterian minister known in the city. Westminster College awarded him a Doctor of Divinity in 1880.
Christian Scientists of Youngstown have purchased a lot and will construct a new church on the site soon. The purchase confirms plans for a locally announced religious building project in Youngstown.
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