03 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
1
Thos L Lewis has been re elected to lead the miners organization. Reports indicate continued leadership and ongoing efforts to organize activities and represent the miners in local matters.
Thomas L. Lewis was re elected president of the United Mine Workers of America after beating John H Walker by 16069 votes. Mitchell remained the most popular figure with 114572 votes for delegate to the American Federation of Labor convention. Other officers and national tellers were chosen and regional strikes saw delegates approve settlements despite district protests.
Laura Fitzgerald a 15-year-old daughter of a Kittanning farmer died by suicide after a despondent dispute over a love affair with a local youth. She meticulously rigged a shotgun attached to a chair with sheeting and a trigger cord, firing buckshot and dying soon after.
The Rev. Jno Scudder of Jersey City, famed for a boxing school and provocative stances, sparks fresh controversy after a talk in which he argues no man should kiss a woman on the lips and vice versa. Five attendees at his meeting discuss his remarks, raising concern about escalation.
The Second Baptist church in New Castle Pa ends a turbulent week as a congregation meeting rejects Rev J H Holland's resignation. Police presence and board pressure sparked a clash over proper steps to oust the pastor.
Fire destroyed the historic combination passenger and baggage car in Sharpsville yards, once regarded as Lincoln's coach on the way to his inauguration. The sole Sharpsville line coach had served for years and survived prior blazes. passengers were moved to a new coach at the junction for the return trip.
George Westinghouse Jr sails for England to marry Miss Violet Brocklebank daughter of Sir Thomas Brocklebank of London. The wedding date depends on Westinghouse health as he remains convalescent after two postponements caused by his company’s finances and his illness.
Washington February 3. The president vetoes the bill for the next census. He objects to non competitive exams for enumerators and other employees and to printing outside government channels.
In Pittsburg on February 3, 126 suspects were arrested in a sweep of negro resorts after an eighth attempted assault on a white girl in the Hill district and the brutal attack on Miss Ida O Neil. Police fear further violence as residents prepare a vigilant armed patrol and whistle protection for girls.
The house judiciary committee recommended passage of a bill authorizing the president to appoint an additional federal judge for the western district of Pennsylvania. The action was announced from Washington on February 3.
The Business Men's Exchange adopted the slogan Boost New Castle and held a banquet at the Odd Fellows hall. New members joined as speakers urged city progress while agreeing the exchange would fill the void left by the chamber of commerce.
Miss Mabel A. Slater and Charles Moffitt wed in Plattsburg after Montreal clergy refused to marry them. A special train carried the bridal party and 100 guests to the ceremony, then returned to Montreal for a wedding dinner and reception hosted by the bride’s parents. The couple’s romance began on an Atlantic crossing three years earlier and faced parental opposition due to Catholic Protestant discord.
In New York Paderewski injures a finger nail at Carnegie Hall causing a delayed Philadelphia concert. The pianist, insured for 5 000 per finger, will receive compensation based on concerts missed, after completing the program and nine encores.
A letter to attorney C H Akens places Farrell, alias Shell, in Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary serving under an assumed name. Sheriff Williams aided by the warden linked Shell to Farrell after Ruth’s prior statements about the crime involving Wilder Parker and Farrell. Akens plans to pursue the lead as soon as court duties permit.
The Anti Saloon league seeks a ward level local option bill introduced in Harrisburg by Rep. Fair. The measure differs from the Holland bill by allowing votes on wet or dry status by ward in cities, boroughs, and townships and aims to save the state from the 1870 prohibitory law. Continued on Page Five.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wallace and their daughter Eleanor of Clayton street travel to Oaxaca Mexico next Monday to stay until June as guests of their son Joseph T. Wallace and family.
Silas Duffy of the East side is jailed after a family quarrel that left his wife in Shenango Valley Hospital with a broken rib and severe facial injuries. The alleged attack occurred Monday evening, with Duffy charged with aggravated assault and battery. Hearing time awaits Mrs. Duffy Jean’s hospital discharge.
Rev J L Milligan longtime chaplain of the Western penitentiary is critically ill and has been brought to the Newport Pa home of his sister Mrs J H Irvin. He served in the 140th regiment and was secretary of its association, a well known figure in the city and vicinity. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Rhodie Grimes of Croton avenue.
Remonstrances filed at the license court oppose licenses for Clara A. Hazen at the Old Homestead in the Sixth Ward and Theodore Steinecke near Enon in Little Beaver township. Citizens argue licenses are not necessary and witnesses will be called. Court opens Monday with wards starting at First, and no witnesses may be needed to prove necessity.
Mrs. James E Smith of 174 Division Street endures two blows in one week. Her husband James E Smith died late last week and after the funeral a telegram from Muncie Ind announces the sudden death of her brother James Cartwright. Cartwright died of heart trouble after a brief illness at about age 62, leaving a wife and six children.
Death records report Guy L. McKain aged 15 of South Cascade Street Leander Davis 79 of Springfield Township Mrs John A Lewis 58 of 132 12 Waldo Street Miss Katherine French 35 of Beaver Falls and L G Edgar of Beaver.
J E Murray and L M Weaver, Baltimore and Ohio railroad firemen, drank all day Tuesday and argued in a pool hall. Murray allegedly fired three times at Weaver injuring him slightly, then tried to shoot Policeman Hilliers. Murray was jailed on felonious assault and Weaver fined.
S C Moore of the Keystone company was struck by an automobile driven by Robert Allen at noon Wednesday. He was thrown to the street but escaped with no injuries as the car traveled at a moderate speed, preventing a serious accident.
After two years closed the Methodist church at Rose Point on the Harlansburg charge will reopen next Sunday. A revival series will start with pro tracted meetings led by Pastor R. G. Thomas and Rev. Isaac George as the remnant flock seeks new members. A heater was installed and carpet laid as renovations accompanied the reopening.
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