19 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
1
Dispatch from Pittsburg reports icel Corporation will initiate a price-cutting war targeting all independent concerns. All subsidiary entities except rail makers are urged to enter the fight, signaling broad market disruption.
Wall Street hears that United States Steel and subsidiaries plan an open market after noon, letting dealers set own prices to adjust conditions. Prices weakened with a new low for steel common at 48 1/2, while reports say rails and cars may see price cuts and railroad equipment demand rise.
A death notice records Mrs W J Harrison aged 70 of Plainfield New Jersey, famed evangelist. The passage also lists multiple others with ages and addresses: Dahlberg 6 months Valley Street Audrey May Book 212 190 Vine Street Josiah Biddle 85 English Avenue Mary Mariacher 5 months 737 Hamilton Street Mary J Wellar 57 136? But the main item is the death of Mrs Harrison at her home.
The New Castle Business Men's Association agrees to assist by providing needed capital to Shenango Pottery to fulfill a large government order. A committee chaired by W. M. White found the plant profitable in the last six months but hampered by capital shortfalls. Officials opened the plant to scrutiny, and the group plans further investigation before active promotion.
In Medina Ohio on February 19, the Rasor murder trial revealed autopsy findings tying Guy Rasor to the pregnancy of his sweetheart Orie Lee. Prosecution showed a pink marriage certificate, a worn horseshoe, the victim’s boot, and a red stained coat used to press a motive to murder. defense argued Rasor would not need an elaborate certificate if intent was evil.
The juries returned verdicts in favor of the Mahoning & Shenango Railway & Light company in two injuries cases by Maria Santangelo and Mike Santangelo on South Mill Street and Antonio Fiello in trespass. J L Alexander won $95 in a mechanics lien case against Harry G. Kiser. The McConnells suit against C W Ranney for assumpsit was continued to a later term.
Harry Allison was discharged by Alderman Ranney on a false pretense charge from William McCreary due to no evidence. Steve Harris faced larceny of a dog charges and was discharged for lack of evidence.
Josiah Biddle 85 longtime Union township resident and Civil War veteran of Company H 134th regiment died Friday morning at the home of his son in law William Llewelyn 201 West Grant street after visiting his daughter. He was born in Edenburg and survived by seven children and several siblings with funeral arrangements to be announced.
The Ohio legislature remains firm for partial prohibition after the defeat of the Dean bill. The Senate voted 18 to 16 against allowing cities to settle liquor questions with counties, reflecting the upper chamber's stance on modifying the Rose option law during the session.
Rev A P Hutchinson resigns as editor of the Mercer County Herald a Prohibition organ. He is succeeded by R P Allen the son of Rev R C Allen of Grove City. R S Lovett is elected vice president of Union Pacific to fill the vacancy from W Cornish’s death.
Alderman Charles B. Mayne returned from Porto Rico where he inspected the Standard Fruit Growers' association plantation. He praised the plantation and the island hospitality, bringing home oversized pineapples and noting higher New York crate prices. He traveled with expert fruit grower Holmes and met Lisle Emery, who plans to enter the moving picture business.
Patterson sues The News for libel over coverage of a school board architect election. Lawyers clash on whether Eckles had two plans and if votes reflected true preference. Judge Ingram delivers impartial charge as testimony wraps up and a large crowd watches.
The Southern Pacific railroad proposes an $82 million 20 year convertible four percent bond issue. Bonds are convertible into common stock at 130. Directors call an April 7 stockholders meeting to authorize a $100 million common stock increase to finance the bond issue. The directors cite road improvements and other corporate needs as justification.
A fragment from a local page notes ongoing hostility toward the Coopers directed at Carmack. The text suggests strong negative sentiment but provides few specifics or names beyond the trio.
Nashville in February reports defense preparing for a self defense claim in the Carmack murder case. Prosecution presented witnesses linking Col Duncan Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharp to motives against Edward Carmack. Defense aims to show Robin acted to protect his father when Carmack appeared to draw a pistol.
A Black man is being moved to jail at Clifton Forge after a five hour vigil by a citizen posse. He confessed to assaulting and killing 14 year old Mary Dobbs who was found dead in woods on her way to school. Armed locals await his arrival and fear of a lynching grows.
Fifteen passengers were injured in a trolley collision at 15th and Christian streets Philadelphia. The most seriously hurt include Beatrice Morris and Margaret Walsh both with facial injuries H J Gassner suffered facial and body injuries William Ruffert cut by flying glass Brakes failed to operate in the crash. Dr K Nelson Jackson hopes his urgent action may save his wife’s life after a race across the country.
A House select committee report urges free admission of mechanically ground wood pulp and reduced duties on chemical wood pulp. It backs planting and protecting spruce forests for a perpetual spruce supply for newsprint, with tax exemptions for young forests and federal support for investigation into alternative wood sources.
The Mahoningtown Bank Ltd property in Seventh ward faces a third public sale on Wednesday March 10 at 2 pm after two prior bids failed to meet value. Local talks suggest an uptown bank may buy it as a branch to bring banking facilities to the ward.
Frederick Wick McKee of New Castle won the Washington Pa examination for Annapolis admission with the top average 83 1 2 among four candidates. He is 17, a senior at New Castle High School, visiting Washington with his brother John McKee before returning Sunday night.
Carl Warnock son of Mrs Sophia Kapp remains in the hospital recovering from injuries after the Howard alley murder scene. He has been able to go about briefly downtown but prefers the hospital and plans to stay there for a period.
Br. A. Hoover, secretary of the Y M C A, and John Trusher traveled to Pottsville Pennsylvania for the state convention which opened today. They expect to stay about one week.
A Friday noon discovery by Captain Herbert Young of the Volunteers of America revealed a family of six, including a 15 year old oldest son, near total starvation in a second floor Cochran alley home. They had no fuel or food, the father away seeking work, and a real estate seizure for rent adding to hardships. Donations of food clothing or money are urged to aid the Neilands, with relief overseen by Captain Young.
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