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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
5
Carnegie Steel officials announced 400000 tons of rails will be rolled within 30 days for eastern rail leaders at the lowest prices now ruling. The move, paired with immense unfilled orders, signals a strong rise in steel trades as specifications and releases flood in, easing prior delays across the year.
Monthly report from Room No 1 and Room No 2 at South New Castle lists enrolled pupils, attendance figures, and absences through December 4. Notable names include Frank Dunkin Ayres Peterson Margaret Swisher and many others. attendance 37 percent in Month No 1, 97 percent for No 2. principal James M Unghes and teacher Emma Campbell noted.
Washington dispatch reports a Ways and Means hearing on peat moss duties. Mountague Ecesler and Walter Burbrow of New York urged replacing a $14 per ton duty with free status, arguing peat moss is seed for bedding and care. Fred M. Cleveland of New York pressed for tariff on a mass of grown fiber or ration.
London reports indicate negotiations between Frank Gotch and Hackenschmidt are breaking down with little chance of a match in Britain. Gotch suspects Hackenschmidt backs onerous terms and plans to return to America.
Henry E Dixey stars in Mary Jane's Pa at the Garden theater receiving a cordial welcome from critics and audiences alike. The lightweight comedy showcases Dixey as a versatile wanderer with deft handling. the show entertains with its playful tone and gentle humor.
In New York on December 4 defense counsel won a court order requiring the district attorney and county officers to appear in Flushing supreme court to show cause why the special panel of talismen should not be set aside. If the prosecution fails to satisfy the order, the trial opening could be postponed for weeks.
United Press report from Berlin notes a Reichstag committee of five to study constitutional amendments proposed to curb Kaiser's powers. Debate began but proceedings stayed at preliminary stage, signaling likely suppression of all resolutions.
Premier Asquith announced to the House of Commons that the government will abandon the educational bill aimed at improving English common schools. He blamed interference by civil religious bodies and signaled a forthcoming campaign for secularization of the public education system.
Washington December 4 United Press reports the first eight months of the year caused damage of 237860006 dollars. The national conservation committee heard from M O Leighton of the geological survey that cutting one fifth of the freight would have saved over 250000000 dollars for shippers last year.
After a witness was examined before Herister and Recorder Wakin, the Augustus Wellar will controversy was adjourned until January. Further evidence will be submitted. the will was burned accidentally and efforts are underway to establish discontents.
A sales notice offers 28 complete lines of winter underwear for men including two piece garments and union suits in sizes up to 50. Prices highlight value with $1.00 per suit lines, $1.75 for Australian wool wear, and several items at 25 to 60 cents. Also promotes a Christmas display of China and Glassware in the basement sale room.
Census and forest service data reveal that slack cooperage valued at 15 800 25 dollars last year underpins farming and manufacturing costs. The industry uses 21 woods including elm and beech, with oak scarce. Pennsylvania, Missouri, Michigan, Arkansas, and Virginia lead production, while Ohio and Indiana dominate hoop making.
The National Monetary Commission, meeting daily in Washington, aims to draft recommendations for currency law changes for the next Congress. It has focused on amendments to existing laws and will not report on foreign authority law for at least a year. Miss Rose Blaney of Kittanning is visiting Mrs A G Hileman of North Beaver Street.
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