16 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
1
A terse political brief notes that Kaiser’s head remains steady and untroubled by election pressures or campaigns, underscoring calm leadership amid contest or public scrutiny.
Prince Von Buelow told a Publishers' Press correspondent that Germany seeks no aggressive foreign policy despite Reichstag victory. He said military plans will not be boosted by election results and that Emperor William has no warlike intents, framing the majority as patriotic rather than expansionist.
With funds tight the Fire Chief and Police Chief used a coin toss to allocate the limited payroll. The police won the penny flip and will receive money owed, leaving firefighters unpaid for two weeks. Investigation showed January payroll for the engineering department remained unpaid, draining available funds.
Lewis Foust was held for court by Alderman Fulkerson on assault and battery and surety of the peace. Mrs. Foust described ongoing abuse claiming he grabbed her and mis treated her, and that he fired a revolver at pictures and ribbons on bottles hanging on the wall.
Local item reports Abe Hummel retaliates in a noted incident involving Mrs Thaw Spondent. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
A New York divorce case surrounding George Lederer the theatrical manager heats up as Evelyn Thaw is drawn into the proceedings. Delmas, leading counsel, seeks full details after learning of Evelyn's alleged co respondent status. Thaw, summoned to Delmas office, returns to the Tombs with counsel for a lengthy conference and possible testimony.
Mary Morgan accuses Philip Morgan of assault and battery desertion and non support. The couple, married about four years, faced domestic trouble with Mrs Morgan stating he locked her out of their home last Monday. Morgan had a hearing before Alderman Ranney this morning and was held for court.
John Marra was arrested by Detective Felix Slivinsky for trespassing on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie tracks. He carried a revolver with an eight inch barrel and a large dirk knife intended for close or long distance fighting. Marra was brought before Alderman Ranney for a hearing on carry concealed weapons.
Miss Margaret Snyder a grade 6 teacher at Lincoln and Garfield schools was summoned to Homestead Friday by news of her father’s sudden passing. She will be away until after the funeral services.
Publishers' Press Dispatch reports nationwide betting odds on Harry K. Thaw's fate for the Stanford White killing. Odds vary by city on conviction, lesser charge, insanity, or acquittal with figures from Chicago New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Denver Louisville Philadelphia to Cleveland.
Three loaded coal cars left the Pittsburg and Lake Erie line and plunged onto the Greer tin mill roof Friday evening. A broken rail is suspected as the cause, imperiling many workers below. The structure held, preventing a catastrophe. Wreck crews labor to clear rubble. cars remained on the roof at noon Saturday.
M W Redding, an employee at the tin mill residing on East Long Avenue, suffered a painful injury Saturday when a piece of tin cut his right heel. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and care.
The Shenango and Greer tin mills paid out a record $130,000 in checks to local plant workers on Saturday. Including coal plant disbursements, about $150,000 was distributed to workers off the city, marking one of New Castles greatest money days as an industrial center.
A lit match dropped near a gasoline can ignited the warehouse at Jere Seamans and Son's grocery on Long Avenue Friday night. Fire units were alerted from box 55 and extinguished the flames before the firemen arrived. The blaze caused destruction to saturated boards but was contained quickly.
Letters of administration have been granted to G. H. Getty of New Wilmington in the estate of John Hutchinson. Letters testamentary have been granted to Mrs. Kate Barckly in the estate of the late Robert M. Barckly.
Cloudy conditions prevail with light snow or rain near Lake Erie tonight and Sunday. Colder temperatures are expected as a cold front moves through, bringing brisk winds and the threat of slick spots on untreated roads.
Governor Stuart signed the measure drafted by City Solicitor James A. Gardner and presented by George T. Weingartner. It empowers county commissioners to erect bridges when existing structures fail to handle public travel, marking a first for the new governor in the new Capitol. The Sun claims broad power but Weingartner notes safeguards require showing inadequacy and grand jury review before removal.
Pulaski township is defendant in two damage suits filed this morning by attorney R. K. Aiken seeking a total of 15000 dollars. William S. Smith sues road supervisors for 5000 dollars and H. B. Brooks and Mary Brooks seek 10000 dollars for injuries when their rig spilled on August 25, 1906 after striking roadside stone. Plaintiffs say negligence left the highway unsafe and injuries permanent.
Nelson Wills of Wampum, a noted local figure, was overcome by escaping gas at the Flint Glass Works in Beaver Falls. Found unconscious near the producer, he was taken to the Beaver Falls rockup and later returned home. Wills claimed he sought shelter from cold and had not been drinking.
Death notice for Noble P. Mayne age 20 of Esplen Pennsylvania and Miss Belle Reed age 70 of Abnira Home with Howard Shoaff age 6 months of 701 Hampton Street listed in the record.
National Bank of Lawrence County proposes to take the entire 50000 bond issue due to city funds tied in the New Castle Savings and Trust company affair. The bank will purchase at four percent interest if the amount remains on deposit with check rights, redeemable within one year with early payoff option for the city.
Mrs. Maragrizio Pascarello filed for divorce from Pietro Pascarello citing cruel and barbarous treatment. The couple married in February 1906 and lived together about four months.
Rev. J. Harper Hutchman of Highland Avenue United Presbyterian Church will preach at the U P church in Sandy Lake on Sunday morning and evening. Rev. S. L. Louden of Sandy Lake will return the visit occupying Hutchman’s pulpit. Louden is a former resident of this city.
A recommendation to reduce the current bond issue by $59,000 is forwarded to the council for consideration. The proposal aims to trim borrowing while preserving essential project elements.
Finance committee cuts bond issue from 94000 to 35000 to cover storm sewers and main extension after New Castle Savings and Trust failure drains treasury. Losses from Mitchell contract to be recovered from heirs, while city seeks low debt to ease tax burden. If finances recover, remaining sewer projects may resume next year.
Rev P K Fonvielle of St Luke’s A M E Zion appeals for 1100 to clear a sheriff sale lien held by Lawrence County Lumber Co. Land is unincumbered. If raised in 90 days, title to the building returns to the congregation. A ministerial association committee urges debt payment and post sale trusteeship by a white church member to manage the property.
New Castle Savings and Trust officers Adel Akens Marcus Feuchtwanger and B A Young meet Pittsburg investors amid ongoing conferences. Hopeful signs focus on disposing of Washington County Coal bonds which shield bank operations. Temporary receiver Cover reports good collections as talks extend into next week with banking officials expected to attend concluding discussions.
The Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Street Railway company seeks an ordinance granting right of way through Butler West End. It will pay $10,000 cash to the city treasury within 60 days as a bonus, with annual $500 payments after 30 years. Contractors have been let to finish to Butler borough by August. operation could start in September.
Ralph Houston twelve year old son of William Houston of Shenango township dislocated his knee and fractured below while coasting a heavy bob sled down a hill at Matthews school house Friday at noon. A crowd of boys caused a crash when the sled swerved and hit an obstruction throwing them a dozen feet. Houston bore the pain as others escaped with light bruises and he was taken home after a physician reduced the fracture.
London report describes Prof. Sterling’s lecture on eyes and winking as a social sensation. He claims a well timed wink, lid partial closing, and other eye effects give women influence and power, urging women to study their eyes to rule.
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