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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
1
United States Steel chairman Judge Gary argues public scrutiny and government oversight are the main safeguards against fraud and over-capitalization. He endorses government inspection before incorporation to protect investors and the public.
Organized labor presents to Congress an amendment to the Sherman act stating that nothing in the law shall apply to trade unions or labor organizations. Representative O'Connell of Massachusetts, backing the proposal, argues it would exempt unions from damages arising from inter state boycott actions.
Washington February 6 union leaders celebrate the suspension of Public Printer Stillings. They vow to press for his permanent removal if charges fail, and plan to file new accusations including hours violations and night-work pay rules. The drive stems from his union shop policy and a flood of petitions to Congress.
Rev A M Patterson pastor of Second Baptist will preside over a large colored men's mass meeting in Pittsburg next Sunday afternoon and will give an address. Rev A P Young formerly of Lynchburg Va will fill Patterson's pulpit and preach both morning and evening. Special meetings set for the coming week at Second Baptist Church.
Yamey Fishburn of Bleakley avenue a janitor at Trinity church is reported in a serious condition after being struck by a bob sled last Saturday evening He is confined to his bed and shows no signs of improvement.
The House endures a record week of speeches as the Indian appropriation bill receives scant debate while Roosevelt policy is urged. Leaders from both parties tout oratorical action, with Nye and Cochran delivering pointed remarks, and Sherman aiming to limit debate to push the bill forward.
In Indianapolis on February G John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers said laboring people will seek general welfare through legislation but will oppose candidates hostile to workers. He noted Indiana opposition to Governor Hawkins and possible support for former Attorney General William L Taylor, stressing nonpartisan aims and protection for the vulnerable.
State Senator Bailey filed a senate joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution that would permanently prohibit natural gas export from West Virginia. Supporters expect a large majority, and if enacted it could threaten Pittsburgh gas supplies, as a major portion of its gas comes from West Virginia fields.
Sheriff Waddington will sell the New Castle Amusement company property at the Coliseum on February 12. The auction includes all equipment the building lease and the roller polo franchise.
Only one remonstrance against the Pulaski license was filed by Wednesday. No further remonstrances can be filed after the deadline unless the court grants special permission.
Wall Street debates Charles W Morse fate and fortunes as officials deny he fled the U S. Counsel says Morse went to Europe for three weeks while estimates place his recoverable wealth at up to 1 million dollars. His wife remains in New York and reports hint at a Paris residence with Van Wyck ties.
Lawrence county road supervisors weigh brick paving as superior to macadam due to lower repair costs and greater durability. Speakers argue keeping road funds at home would ease the good roads problem, with John W. Carson and others urging more state attention to road work. Civil Engineer Zahniser outlines practical ideas. convention asks publication.
A sudden warm spell following a heavy snowstorm eases suffering in New York while the city remains storm bound. Snow turned to slush, transport is tied up, and fires in tenements add to misery. Hospitals report a spike in incidents as charity groups prepare for further appeals if the weather worsens.
Mary Robinson who testified in the Druce case faces trial as counsel plans to argue mental imbalance. The defense will base its insanity plea on her alleged unbalanced condition, while the police have her from England as Mary Ann Webb, daughter of a Leeds butcher.
Victor H. McCord 67 died at relatives' home in Linesville Greene County Pa once sentenced to be shot in Peru while a railroad contractor. He sued Peru and later received 40000 in indemnity after intervention by the U S government saved him from execution.
The Catholic Federation of Youngstown plans a large event soon with speeches from an archbishop and a bishop, aiming to draw community members and parishioners to the celebration.
In Lawrence County Jail four death sentence inmates, including Tony Conti's killer, await parole board review. Attorney Emery prepare to present the case directly to the board as the men face murder judgments.
Attorneys O Reilly and Peabody representing Harry K Thaw travel to Albany to press Dr Allen Ferriss head of the state lunacy commission for a transfer Ferriss says he cannot act and has no power to move Thaw from Matteawan Superintendent Collins of the prison department warns against any relaxation of discipline and plans to inspect Matteawan tomorrow.
Death records list Eleanor J. Wick aged 79 of 120 East Grant street John M Weatherbee age 50 Union township and Anna E Martin age 39 Wampum plus infant Lloyd Hoopengardner age 1 Big Beaver township.
Joe Calaute told Alderman Green's court that he saw both murders but had no weapon. He testified after turning state’s evidence against Dominick Sainato and described the events around the Duff and Houk killings, while a crowd watched.
Breaks in ice on the Muskingum River at Marietta Ohio sweep boats from the dock and drive debris into a bridge pier. R J Smith tow boat and multiple craft are lost with eight scows and four barges. River rises as damage runs into thousands with no fatalities reported.
Fire today destroyed the steamship Aries once famed as a Civil War blockade runner and among the oldest freighters, at her Delaware River pier. Three tramps are believed killed and blamed for starting the blaze. firemen saved the Parthian of the Boston line. Aries belonged to Merchants and Miners Transportation Company and was fully insured.
An Amsterdam diamond cutter begins shaping the Culinan diamond, a Transvaal gift to King Edward of England. The work may take a year and aims to produce the largest perfect diamond in the world. flawed portions will be recut into other pieces.
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