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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
1
Railroad magnate E. H. Harriman sits under scrutiny as the Interstate Commerce Commission conducts an investigation into monopolistic practices. Officials seek details on rates, rebates, and competitive conduct affecting shippers.
Owners of HRoads defend that their roads are separate concerns and do not violate laws. The Harriman merger prompts scrutiny of dividends and corporate structure as regulators review the case.
The report outlines an investigation into Sarriman R R under interstate commerce rules and Sherman anti trust law. The defense argues independent railway operation free from federal violations. Possible outcome includes court proceedings to compel dissolution of the alleged merger.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opens hearings into the Harriman lines alleging possible violations of rate and safety rules. The probe seeks ties between Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, Chicago and Alton, Illinois Central, and Baltimore & Ohio to probe alleged mergers and antitrust issues. Alexander Millar testified about shared directorships and cross-ownership among UP, Southern Pacific, Oregon Short Line, and Oregon Railroad and Navigation.
After a brief lull three new diphtheria cases were reported to Health Director Homer. The victims include Willie Dougherty a 4 year old son of Thomas and Mrs. Dougherty at 554 South Jefferson, his aunt Sarah Horrocks 28, living at the same address, and Gibson Nickum 32 of 430 Preston Avenue. The outbreak remains unusually prevalent among adults.
Kansas City light heavyweight Jack Graham visits the city seeking a fight with Tony Ross. Ross had challenged Graham earlier, and both sides are meeting with Jimmie Dime to arrange terms for a possible bout here.
Robert Grau, famed impresario once managing Helena Modjeska and Adelina Patti, disappeared after leaving his office two weeks ago. Once among the country’s top theater managers, his fortunes declined after 1896 bankruptcy in Toronto and the Patti farewell tour in 1904 left him destitute.
New York reports the McLellan Murphy clash intensifies after Mayor McLellan refuses to reappoint Commissioner Voorhees. Murphy fires back with a blistering document calling the mayor liar and hypocrite. Politicians await the next salvo and its impact.
Mrs. Charles J. Holman will not be a direct prosecution witness in Harry K. Thaw's trial for the Stanford White murder. She may testify in rebuttal to defense evidence, with investigators noting her motive ties to Evelyn Nesbit and family estrangements.
The bodies of Mrs. Sarah A. Hazen and her two children, all victims of the Alabama coast flood last fall, are expected to arrive in this city Friday evening and will be interred here at the request of her husband Adam L. Hazen. The family had been buried in Coden, Alabama, but the husband wished their remains buried at the old home.
The estate of the late Alexander J. Cassatt is valued at 5 million dollars and will be divided equally among his widow and three children, according to Philadelphia reports dated January 4.
Three residents, known to O Toole before his crime, saw a man matching him between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Long avenue and South Jefferson Street. He wore a disguise and was accompanied by a friend. officials searched but could not locate him. Names of witnesses withheld to avoid interfering with capture plans.
The Unity club on Washington Street heard Mr. David Jameson present a scholarly paper on Modern Psychic Research. The discussion followed, and the club announced its next meeting for January 10 with Mr. George A. Dickson reading on The Gods of Greece.
John J. Doyle was arrested Thursday on a charge of assault and battery by his wife Dora Doyle who said he beat her and pulled her hair. At the hearing before Alderman Williams the defendant was discharged for lack of evidence.
Fire broke out Friday afternoon around 2 o clock at the residence of Mont Hunter at the Ray street Croton corner. An alarm from box 37 prompted Ray street and Croton departments. Flames were extinguished with little damage. It was the first alarm of the new year.
Mr and Mrs Paul Salmon of No 9 Big Run street mourn the loss of their infant daughter Sarah age 12 days from spasms Funeral services are at 1 30 pm Saturday from the Salmon residence with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
John S. Oursler of New Castle is named general manager of the Sharon and South Sharon Carnegie Steel plants effective January 15. He succeeds W J Lewis, who will head Jones and Laughlin at Aliquippa, as the Philadelphia based steel era shifts with major plant expansions.
Governor elect Stuart announces a simple January 15 inaugural with a stand at the capitol entrance. A single provisional Pennsylvania National Guard regiment will march, joined by Harrisburg fire companies and political clubs. The parade includes state police and a $10,000 cap funded inauguration. The reception occurs in the capitol’s grand executive suite, a first for a governor.
J. M. Waterbury, holder of 25 hours 24 minutes for continuous piano playing, heads to Sharon Friday night to push his endurance mark. He fell short in Youngstown last week.
The board of deacons of the Reform ed Presbyterian church met last night and elected officers for the ensuing year. President William Allen, secretary Ralph Orr, treasurer Rk C Galbreath.
A drunken brawl at a speakeasy escalated to gunfire injuring a patron. Police调查 identified a shooter, and officers secured the scene as investigators questioned witnesses.
Cossum Saverine cousin of Joe Calute lies in hospital with a shattered left forearm after a drunken brawl at a Sev enth ward speakeasy run by Charley Changas. Saverine identifies Changas as the aggressor and says two other attackers fled after the shooting.
George W. Miller, veteran real estate dealer, is seriously ill at his Croton avenue home. He usually spends winters in California but did not travel this year, with health sinking in recent weeks.
Vincenzo Lafarge appeared before Alderman Williams on an assault and battery charge brought by Mike Majuffico. He was found guilty and jailed ten days for default on a five dollar fine. The council meeting scheduled for next Monday was postponed to Monday, January 14.
A condensed report notes thousands of lives in the western region are managed by local authorities and agencies, with emphasis on the scale of impact and ongoing relief efforts.
North Dakota towns along the Great Northern face coal and food famine as blizzard risk looms. Railroads struggle to clear roads, Interstate Commerce Commission considers a relief agent, Moham Commercial Club appeals for aid noting half of farmers are out of coal and many burn hay.
General Manager Fitzgerald of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces a change in division heads. Superintendent B A Peck is transferred to the Pittsburg division and will be replaced by H H Temple, currently engineer of maintenance of way at Pittsburg. Announcement confirmed and immediate effect.
Charles Showalter aged 18 and William Schrock 17, both former Morganza reform school escapees from the Columbiana area, slipped from Lisbon city jail using a heavy wrench on a hose cart to cut cage fastenings. They had earlier reached Showalter’s parents near Columbiana after Morganza transfer. No clue to their whereabouts.
D E Myers before Alderman Williams charged Amzi Conners with receiving stolen goods for buying a gun from Frank Brown. At the hearing the evidence did not support the allegation and Conners was discharged.
Evidence in the civil action between Cham p ion Manufacturing company and Glen Manufacturing company of Ellwood City filled the forenoon session. The jury retired for deliberations after noon and returned twice in the afternoon for instructions.
Messrs Traeger and G H Wand of Rampart Alaska are in this region on business with Rampart City Gold Mines company reportedly to buy their plant and mining interests. Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith of Mora via Street extension announce the birth of a son.
New Castle residents show wealth with more than seven million dollars on deposit across seven banks. With a population around 35 000, per capita and per family figures illustrate strong savings driven by workingmen. Banking ads and loans fueling growth, plus building and loan associations, reflect broad prosperity and bright expectations for the year.
Reverend R. M. Blackwood of gee refuses the call extended by churches at Plain Grove and Harlburg. He has accepted the appointment as stated supply at Nobla.
R. C. Fralich is constructing a seven room house on Bil Street and plans to occupy it by April 1. He has his property on Boyles Avenue transferred to K. Hover.
The forecast calls for snow and colder conditions tonight in Western Pennsylvania with a much colder outlook in the south. Saturday will be cloudy with snow near Lake Erie, signaling a wintry buildup in the region.
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