20 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
1
Pittsburgh steel market observers say U S Steel open market move signals war on independents. Price cuts are expected to trigger layoffs and wage reductions across mills nationwide, harming workers while top executives aim to protect dividends.
In California racing will continue despite the new anti race gambling measure. George, a leader of the game off the coast, says lawyers in the north found a flaw and that Santa Anita track will not be destroyed. Separate item: seven jurors were selected for the murder trial of Alton V Hover for his wife’s death on November 27.
In St Petersburg on February 20, 1900, Czar Nicholas led a snowbound funeral march for his uncle Grand Duke Vladimir. Streets were lined with troops and secret police on roofs and in houses. The procession moved from the Winter Palace to the Fortress of St Peter and St Paul, as imperial family members carried the coffin. A special train departed for Warsaw to meet Ferdinand of Bulgaria, with swift imperial honors noted for Bulgaria's independence.
Fall River Massachusetts on February 20 mayor Cougalin ordered all city theatres closed after Father James Cassidy of St Mary's Cathedral testified that theatres violated a law barring anyone under 14 from visiting a theatre alone. He presented 25 boys under 14 as evidence implicating every theatre in town.
Paris February 20 Gene Mathis a restaurant waiter was committed for trial at the correctional court March 1 for assaulting President Falleries. The earlier claim he acted as an agent of a monarchial group has lost support.
John Mitchell ex president of the United Mine Workers said he would serve a nine month contempt sentence rather than abandon the labor cause. He spoke in New York after addressing the New York Commercial Telegraphers and urged that his jail time could rally workingmen to the fight over court interpretations of labor laws. He rejected pessimism about a crisis for union labor, insisting his lifelong efforts will aid workers.
New York boxing crowd and experts are split over who won the Driscoll Attell bout with many pundits favoring Attell while others see a Driscoll edge. Prominent figures such as Joe Bowker Charley White Nat Goodwin and Billy Long share mixed verdicts amid a tense, high class draw debate.
Hundreds of craft from Washington and other coast cities will gather in a Great Galaxy of Boats to greet Sperry on his return. The event represents a nationwide parade of vessels and local officials expect a large turnout.
A vast naval event unfolds as Admiral Sperry's ships sail into Hampton Roads on Washington's Birthday with a large pleasure fleet following. Congress and military groups travel by water and rail. President will visit flagships and address crews aboard the Connecticut Georgia Louisiana and Wisconsin, amid dense crowds and high security.
In New York trading, selling pressure followed London cables as steel shares opened lower. Steel common led losses while railroad stocks edged higher with several major rails posting gains. Pressed Steel Car fell 1 4, and other steel names slipped on light volume as Union Pacific and Southern Pacific showed modest rebounds.
Police hunt two men posing as Ohio farmers who presented checks claimed to be signed by W K Vanderbilt at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. The checks totaling 150000 dollars were drawn on Traverse City First National Bank and payments were refused. the pair fled.
The news jury has disagreed on W. E. Patterson V5, with locked body details noted. The dispute centers on differing interpretations and a lack of consensus among members. Further official clarification is expected as proceedings continue.
After lifeless deliberations since Friday noon twelve jurors in a libel case are released, unable to reach a verdict. The panel failed to agree on the debated statements despite extensive debate and legal instruction.
After 27 hours out the jury remains unable to agree and is sent back to the jury room for a final effort. Foreman Lawrence Byers reports no consensus, with eight men often divided. Court asks for one last attempt before dismissal. Continued on Page Six.
Raleigh Feb 20 Both houses opened special orders on bills aimed at driving Virginia Carolina Chemical and American Tobacco from North Carolina. Supporters warn the state would suffer if enacted as factories move away. Durham and Winston tobacco plants would be hardest hit. growers and warehouse men pressed to kill the measures.
Robin Cooper fired at Carmack to rescue Sir in a rapid action scene reported today. The incident involved immediate gunfire and a dramatic intervention by Cooper to avert harm to the person nicknamed Sir.
Robin Cooper testified in Nashville about the Carmack shooting asserting Carmack bore a revolver and that he acted to save his father Colonel Duncan Cooper. An X ray was taken to locate a bullet in Robin’s shoulder as the defense shifts to show Carmack’s alleged threat and the elder Cooper’s fear.
Army engineers drilling near the Sandy Hook reservation struck a broad layer of wood at 400 feet depth during water testing. They reported drilling through 20 feet of wood, possibly an upright tree trunk, suggesting a buried prehistoric forest once flourished here before sea sands covered it. Archaeologists have begun investigations.
Ruth Allerton aged 9 died in Pittsburg. Frank Nolte 27 of Wayne Avenue is listed. John Brown 76 from Harlapsburg is also recorded in the death notices.
Miss Lillian DeBalt of North Mill street and William Robinson of this city reportedly eloped after dinner at a North Jefferson boarding house on Thursday. They told friends they would marry that night and move to Chicago. the bride formerly worked for the American Union Telephone company and Robinson for the steel company.
The P. G. C. club plans a progressive party Monday evening at the homes of Miss Marian Andrews Crawford avenue Miss Florence Rodgers Ray street and Miss Gertrude King isinger Butler avenue in a social gathering.
A list of exhibits for the upcoming food show grows as organizers promise many displays. Community members express concerns about crowding and vendor arrangements.
Frank Nolfe a 27 year old Italian railroad worker died instantly when he was crushed between an engine and a water tank at the Baltimore and Ohio round house near Junction. The accident occurred about 12 30 p m while he attempted to couple and could not get out of the way. His body was taken to Cochran's morgue for burial preparations. He had been in the United States about three years and was married with relatives in Italy.
Spain's monarch sends a royal telegram praising the Wright brothers for their aviation achievements, expressing pride and best wishes to the American pioneers. The message highlights international recognition of their flight progress and advances in aeronautics.
In PAU France on February 20 King Alphonso toured Wilbur Wrights aeroplane and praised it as the machine of the future. He sat beside Wright during the demonstration and expressed interest in aviation for military use while pledging not to tempt an flight. He studied the lever, motor and operations and discussed aviation with Hart O Berg for army defense talks.
Washington February 20. The house faced a calendar puzzle as days shifted with recesses. War claims were to be considered Friday, but with no Friday in the week and the next calendar day uncertain, the speaker concluded the day following a legislative day becomes the regular calendar day. Thus war claims await another Friday.
Senators warn Delegate Bull Andrews of New Mexico and Governor Currie not to press the statehood bill on the senate floor. It is stated no consideration will be given to the measure at this session.
The recorder lists four large mortgages tied to West Pittsburg plants and realty. Garland Nut & River Co to Fidelity Title & Trust for 300000, Safety Armorite Conduit Co for 480000, Woodhouse Bepp & Co for 120000, West Pittsburg Realty Co for 600000. Total equals 1600000.
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