Henry Ford Donates 10 Million to Employees
Henry Ford provides ten million dollars to employees amid new county officials sworn in. Subalterns follow as local governance shifts take effect.
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05 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
1
Whaley Named Deputy Sheriff in County Swearing In
Newly elected county officers took oath of office in the court house this morning. Judge Porter administered the oaths in the main court room to Carl Johnston as sheriff and Clyde V. Ailey as district attorney, followed by Charles MecFate and J. P. Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Carl Johnston
Clyde V.ailey
Charles MecFate
J. P. Aiken
Appointment of Deputies and County Official Nominations
Jury commissioners take oath to support the Pennsylvania and U S constitutions. Oaths given to deputy sheriffs Frank Johnston and Robert H. Whaley. Frank Johnston is Sheriff Carl Johnston's brother and described as a capable young man. District Attorney Clyde V. Riley nominates William H. Dunlap for county position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States
Frank Johnston
Robert H. Whaley
Frank Johnson
Carl Johnston
Clyde V. Riley
William H. Dunlap
Judge Porter sworn in as detective with monthly pay
The article notes Judge Porter confirmed the ointment and sworn in. His pay is fixed at $60 per month with office fees. There is talk of a straight salary but the old custom remains for now. Retiring county officials include Sheriff Robert H. Whaley and District At Large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Robert H. Whaley
Snow load prompts roof shoveling downtown
Snow is being shoveled off the roofs of many downtown buildings due to heavy slush. Roof clearing began yesterday after fears of collapse if the snow was not removed. The moisture makes the snow heavier than ordinary snowfall.
Miss Joanna Shoaff Joins County Office as Transcribing Clerk
Miss Joanna Shoaff begins work as a transcribing clerk in the county commissioners office. She will assist through the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanna Shoaff
County Commissioners
Close Shave For Firemen And Connery Labor
Firefighters avert a crisis as a close shave prompts labor officials to review safety practices. Connery involvement sparks debate over securing adequate protection measures for crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen
Connery
Horses Taken Out Safely From East Street Livery Barn Fire
A blazing livery barn owned by H. P. MecDonnell on East Street burned Sunday after 5 PM. Thirteen horses were removed unharmed as firefighters battled the blaze. Rescue efforts were helped by Fred Wolford who alerted crews. The roof collapsed but no injuries to horses or men were reported. property loss estimated at about 1200 dollars. Second and Sixth ward companies assisted with five hoses, preventing spread to adjacent buildings. Continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. MecDonnell
East Street
Connery
Fred Wolford
Rice Undertaking Establishment
North Street
Second Ward
Sixth Ward
Miss Jessie McCann Death Probe Began In New York
Scientific tests on the stomach and lungs started to determine if foul play was involved in Jessie Evelyn McCann's death. Investigators initially favored the theory she took her own life in distress over ill health, though her family disputed that account, suggesting an accident instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Jessie Evelyn McCann
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Ethel McCann
Bachelor Club Elects Officers For Coming Year
At a Sunday meeting the Bachelor club elected officers for the new year Francis Sherry president Joseph Travers vice president Daniel Guinaugh secretary Francis McDowell treasurer and Vincent Gallagher Morris Aquara and Leo McDowell as house committee members. A large crowd is expected tonight at Gilmore's hall for the club's annual event with final plans completed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelor Club
Francis Sherry
Joseph Travers
Daniel Guinaugh
Francis McDowell
Vincent Gallagher
Morris Aquara
Leo McDowell
Gilmore
Rebel Army Routed in Battle Near Ojinaga Front
International News Service reports a heavy rebel defeat as federal cavalry led by General Jose Ynez Salazar pursues retreating Ortega forces west of Ojinaga. Desperate fighting, captured rebels shot, wounded officers, and Red Cross efforts fill a critical border crisis with smallpox concerns and needs for tents and blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Jose Ynez Salazar
Ortega
Condor River
Jesus Rodriguez
Jose
Trindad Rodriguez
Marcela Caraveo
Red Cross
Army
Francisco Castro
Martinez
Marcel Caraveo
Luis Terrazas
Chihuahua
Beaver County Officials Face $46 Aid Bill
Beaver county poor directors were presented with a $46 bill for aid given to the Freeman family in this city. If rejected, local authorities threaten to seek an order of removal and return the family to Beaver County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver County
Freeman
United Missions Conference Opens in Central Presbyterian
The United Missions conference begins Tuesday evening at Central Presbyterian church inviting all city churches and the public. Speakers include Dr W D Furry Ashland College Ohio Dr Daniel Burghalter Reformed Church of Ohio EB Shanks PittsburgLaymen's Missionary Movement secretary. The three day program starts with a mass meeting and continues through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
United Missions Conference
W. D. Furry
Ashland College
Daniel Burghalter
Ohio
The
Reformed Church of Ohio
EB. H. Shanks
Pittsburg
Women’s Missionary Societies
Young Peoples’ Societies
Employees Must Take Examination at Carnegie Steel
Carnegie Steel will require all workers to pass a physical examination similar to railroad standards before starting work. Enforcement is delayed by a new examining office at the plant, expected to be ready in a week or ten days. The rule should reduce accidents and trouble, and does not affect current employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
City Arc Lights Fail During Storm Tests
Street arc lights went out briefly during the Saturday night storm then resumed. Sunday afternoon they burned in broad daylight for an hour as circuits were tested for storm damage. Tests proved satisfactory and lights burned as usual Sunday night.
Deaths in Almira and Harlansburg areas
Obituary notes the deaths of Mrs. Mary Foster aged 70 at Almira Home Mrs. Lucille Brown aged 25 of Harlansburg and Mrs. Francis G Foster aged 63 of 54 Berger Street. No funeral details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Foster
Almira Home
Lucille Brown
Harlansburg
Francis G. Foster
Berger Street
Will and Trust Rulings Logged in Morning Court
Judge Porter rules on several matters including the will of Mrs. Mary Herwig with heirs to receive bequests. A new trial is denied for William S. Smiley over liquor license charges. Jay Crawford White v Joseph S. White centers on contested note for 6000 dollars dated 1904. Lena Darbrinsky v Pennsylvania Co. seeks 25000 for death at Hillsville crossing. court refuses to lift non suit. Brown & Hamilton v Grace Phillips Johnston debates wall rights. Frank Michinard v Edwin N. Ohl advances counter statement filing. McDevitt v Shelby Steel Tube Co. non suit denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Herwig
Porter
Casper Erb
Mrs. Herwig
Mary Koch
Commonwealth
William S. Smiley
Ellwood City
Smiley
German Beneficial Union
Jay Crawford White
Joseph S. White
Lena Darbrinsky
Pennsylvania Company
Brown & Hamilton
Grace Phillips Johnston
Washington Street
Frank Michinard
First Nationa Bank of |Eetonia, O
Edwin N. Ohl
Wm. C. McDevitt
Shelby Steel Tube Co
Joint Meeting of Shenango and New Castle Lodges
A joint session of the Shenango and New Castle Odd Fellows lodges Saturday evening discussed plans to sell the Odd Fellows building on Neshannock Avenue. The meeting included the Shenango lodge first degree performed by New Castle lodge’s degree team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Neshannock Avenue
Shenango
New Castle
Shenango Lodge
New Castle Lodge
Scarlet fever case reported in Bensons on Moravia Street
A scarlet fever case is reported in the Bensons family at 1327 Moravia Street. The residence has been quarantined to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensons
Moravia Street
Steamer Oklahoma Sunk With 30 Perish In Gale
Wireless reports from New Jersey coastal snowstorm describe the sinking of the Gulf Refining Co vessel Oklahoma with 38 aboard. Thirty are lost, eight rescued by the Bavaria, captain among the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Gulf Refining Co
Bavaria
Hamburg
Philadelphia
Delaware
Nantucket
Pennoil
Sandy Hook
Manuel Calvo
Atlantic
Seaboard
Port Arthur
Camden
Albert Gunther
Bayonne
N. J
Tex
Washington
Cove Point Light
Baltimore
Apache
Revenue Cutter
Thomas Dinsmore
Lookout Light
N. C
Revenue Cutter Headquarters
Seminole
Head Of Big Auto Co To Share Profit
Henry Ford announces a 10 million dollar profit share for 26 000 employees across cities. Beginning January 12 workers over 22 will double wages and shift to eight hour days in 1914, with special provisions for younger workers and women under 22 under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Auto Co
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford Automobile Co
Henry Ford
Mystery Assault on B and O Engineer in New Castle
Engineer George Large was knocked from a ladder near the New Castle roundhouse by unknown assailants who then struck him and kicked him. He was found unconscious beside his engine and taken to Mahoningtown for care. No motive or suspects identified as officials pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Large
B. &O. Roundhouse
New Castle Junction
Mr. Large
Engineer Sarge
Mahoningtown
John Gautschi
North
Ashland Avenue
Mahoning Company
Knowling Begins Duties as City Sealer of Weights
W. K. Knowling, named this morning by Mayor Tyler to be sealer of weights and measures, prepares to start work. He will inspect the food inspector’s testing equipment this afternoon and send the instruments to Harrisburg for calibration. The inspector’s gear is described as quite complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Knowling
Tyler
Harisburg
Basketball at Barry Hall Week Schedule
Two games will be played this week at Barry hall by the Bachelor club basketball five. Wednesday evening the Peerless club will be the attraction and Friday evening the Fellows club five. The Lawrence and Ambrose teams of the Barry league will play a preliminary game Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Hall
Peerless
Lawrence
Ambrose
Barry League
Electric Light Contract Talks Convene With City Council
City council members meet this afternoon with O. P. Brown and T. F. Morehead of the board of trade to discuss the electric light contract covering commercial and street lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Brown
T. F. Morehead
Board of Trade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rover
Cowen
OLD Settler
Janttertfie
Whaley
Riley
Hart and Evans
McDannell’s
Labor
Miss M
Tide Horns
Beaver Co
Herwig
William W. Smiley
Joint Meeting OF
Boston
Atlantic Seaboard
President Road
Engineer Large
Junction
Knowling
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