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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1908

Page

7

Lost Children in Chelsea Fire Prompt Rescue and Aid

Boston April 14 reports reveal many families separated by the Chelsea fire. Refugees from Chelsea and East Boston include about 20 unaccompanied children found by police and firemen, mostly under 20, cared for in Revere town hall. Donations surge as authorities plan city recovery costs and Chelsea seeks approval to borrow 1.9 million. total relief to date around 250000 with large private gifts including a woman giving over 1000. Insurance estimates place losses near 9 million with about 60 percent insured.

United Precz Boston Confa Bration Citlzens Euston Chelsea Revere Adronli Relef Chelsey House of Representatives Wil Beck Adjuatera Anstxzors

Government payroll shows 185 455 workers nationwide

Report details 185 455 people on federal payroll excluding postmasters and clerks, with 14 000 women and 8 352 Black workers. New York leads in employees, followed by Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Average wage is 945 dollars. women average 768. Mrs Schemp of Hickory township improves after tumor removal from her face.

Washington Uncle Sam's New York Pennsylvania Miccols Massachusetts Samuel Schemp Hickory Township Ted

Coal Strike Nears End Says L Lewis Ohio Pennsylvan ia Indiana Ready

Eastern operators and miners prepare for a joint conference on the interstate agreement. President Tom L Lewis says a temporary working pact will likely be reached with Ohio Indiana and Western Pennsylvania awaiting action. Miners expect to resume work next Monday while operators show caution amid surface coal surplus in the three states. Prominent figures include Horner J Chapman J G Kelsom George W Schluererberg John E Jones Walter J Phillips and J Smith Talley.

Walted Presa Toledo Te Silinola Operstars Pennsylvania Indiana Ghuia Uilmnats Minols Tom L. Lewis Ilinois Ohio Trnstate Lewis Horner J. Chapman J G Kelsom George W. Sehluererberg Pittsburg Coal Company John E. Jones Pittsburg

Review of Winter Avenue Viewers Appeal in Court

A. P. Tamsey petitions to set aside the Winter Avenue viewers report and obtain a new view. He claims viewers J Preston William J Quinn and L A Fisher failed to notify him of the meeting and that frontage cuts damaged his six lots in Sharon. He protests a $105 assessed benefit and seeks dismissal for lack of notice. Judge Porter ordered show cause.

A. P. Tamsey Peti-Ton Winter Ave J. Preston Willian J. Quinn L. A. Fisher Nhni Ramsey Sharon Iie Porter

New City Officials Appointed In Joint Session

In a joint session, City Solicitor James A. Gartner and City Engineer H. Milholland were named to posts along with City Clerk Hugh Marquis and City Physician Dr. Ko 1. Perry. New patrolmen, a renamed health official, and retained older staff were announced as the council re elected most city employees.

James A. Gartner H. Milholland Hugh Marquis Ko 1 Perry Oly Florence, Craig Joseph Gilmore Will McCuddless Ald City Wave City A. B. Rhodes Rhodes Veli Abay Itd Cily W. A. Kissinger Hugh M. Marquin Elty EB. Hunter Perry Gorman and Warner Barteaux J. Adam Thainer Frank Connery Guy W. Beviln Polices Department Harry [Norris John Kike Todd Jours William Boyd C. ©. Gaston Howeward PLA Raney James A. Quidner Miholland Rita Balthy Kenals Trwth Campyball Leo G. Guittilla FH. M. Marquis Willem Sweet

New Castle Trades Assembly condemns school board bias and high school plan

The Trades Assembly of New Castle censures seven school board members for ignoring a 406-signature Fourth Ward petition and selecting a candidate against public will. It also opposes a single colossal high school, urging district schools to serve all wards and demanding taxpayer input on major expenditures.

New Castle Englom le Las Trades and Labor Assembly New Castle Board of School Retson Commodore Vanderbilt Liavolo Cuntysburg City of WO. Chain G.G. Sauzinger R. C. White Thomns Edwards Thomas Sadler George W. Hockett R. W. Hamilton Fourth Ward Weathers Mesars Archy Gordon Charles 2. Marela WG. Carson G. N. Lockhart Mr. Kildoo Trades Assembly

Five Men Die In Coal Train Crash Near Butler

Sixteen workers were injured in a coal car wreck on the Pittsburg Better Harmony and New Creole railway near Evans City. A coal car jumped the track at Burns City, tumbling down an embankment and dragging the engine. Five men reportedly die. others transported by a special train to Raney hospital.

Wialted Press Butler Sixtron Aurea Evans City Bore Pittsburg Better, Harmony and New Creole Railway Roaniul Terliz Frank Neate Fred Parlle Burns City Raney Hospital

Chewton Store Seized by Sheriff in Foreclosure

Sheriff seizes Chewton general store of Simon Federklewinz on execution for 400 dollars. If claims are not settled, the property will be sold under the ham iet. The executions cited do not cover all debts.

Sherry Watdington Hys Simon Federklewinz Chewton Fily Wis

Private sale ordered in Martha J. Chapman estate

Daisy M. Irwin administrator was authorized to sell property at private sale. George Searpham identified with two hundred fifty dollars, while James Gerlilis of Ole Alsept is noted amid health and assault mentions. Police chief William F. McDowell referenced. city residents ill and a long illness cited as background.

Daisy M. Irwin Martha J. Chapman Coure George Searpham Tor James Gerlilis Ole Alsept William FP. McDowell

Foraker Attacks Roosevelt Over Negro Troops Firing

Senator J B Foraker of Ohio delivered a sensational denunciation in the upper house accusing President Roosevelt of injustice after he dismissed three regiments of Negro soldiers following the Brownsville riot. He likened the case to witchcraft trials and warned of a return to brutal administration, criticizing the proposed mercy rule for discharged men to appeal. Continued on page ten.

Calted Press Washington Warner Missouri

False Arrest Damages Sought in Trial Court Case

A suit on trial seeks five thousand dollars in damages for false arrest against Abralam J. Wachs and wife, with Miss Suzegealak as prosecutor. Misa Scalak, a domestic employee, was detained 24 hours after an alleged theft. Wachs disputed prosecuting the case and court actions included voluntary non suits and related civil matters involving several parties.

Suzegealak Abralam J. Wachs Misa Scalak Wachs Acme Pood Company Andonio Quararri Nicola Quarri Plate- 4

Italian Committees Meet This Morning Invest in Mission Property

Italian committees met this morning to oversee the Methodist church mission work. They decided to retain property currently occupied by the mission and plan fundraising to raise 1500 dollars in wart payment for the property.

Borough Bank of Brooklyn Reopens After Closure

The Borough Bank of Brooklyn resumes operations today after a closure in late October amid the panic. The institution, one of the major urban banks, had been shut since October 24 and now reports reopening for business.

Borough Bank OF Brooklyn United Press New York Borough Bank of Brooklyn Huanela Elons

Primaries Vote For Contested Offices in Every Precinct

A garbled OCR tally outlines primaries for county offices across every precinct. It lists contests in Senate and Assembly with district designations and references county commissioners and treasurer positions amid widespread mis-scanned text and misplaced lines.

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