Employers' Liability Act Coming Monday
Legal talent will frame a new measure to improve the law by removing technicalities used to fault the act while ensuring the act remains sound.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
1
Employers Liability Act Set for New Statute After Supreme Court Ruling
Washington dispatch says before Congress adjourns another employers liability act will replace the one struck down by the Supreme Court. After opinions are printed a technical study will start to frame a law regulating master and servant relations in interstate commerce. It aims to resemble the La Follette features the court found faulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
New Castle Woman Sick at Cleveland
Daniel Mooney of Home Street learned Monday evening of the serious illness of his sister Mrs. Edward Collins of Cleveland. Her condition has grown progressively worse with blood poisoning after a felon forced amputation on her right hand. Once 186 pounds, she now weighs 68 and doctors remain puzzled by her decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mooney
Home Street
Edward Collins
Cleveland
Collins
New Castle
Colins
Warrants Issued for Architect and Mr P Burd Cassel
Warrants were issued for the arrest of Joseph M. Huston architect for the new state capitol John Sanderson contractor and Congressman P Burd Cassel president of the Pennsylvania constructing company on five new charges of obtaining money under false pretenses They are already indicted for conspiracy to cheat the state in capitol building contracts All will come to Harrisburg to enter bail for court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Joseph M. Huston
State
John Sanderson
P. Burd Cassel
Pennsylvania Constructing Company
Typhoid Fever Reported in Sharon Hits 36 Cases
Additional typhoid fever cases were reported to the health officer in Sharon Monday, bringing the total to 36 residents with the disease in the town. A state chemist will likely visit Sharon soon to analyze the city water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Ranneys Win Decision in Higher Court Over Byers Property
The Ranney Brothers win affirmation of ownership of the Byers Place after a lower court injuncted sale of about 240 lots. Byers had held title as security on a loan and sold others without Ranney consent. A separate ruling reverses a lower court in the Wallace vs Pennsylvania Railroad case, ordering a new trial for injuries from the New Wilmington Junction wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranneys
Fred Wallace
Pennsylvania Co
Porter
C. B
R. B. Ranney
J. P. Byers
Byers
Ranney Bros
S. C. Faddis
Ranney Brothers
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wallace
Pennsylvania Company
New Wilmington Junction
D. N. Nelson
Beaver County
Lawrence County
Nelson
Whc
Young Man Clings to Reins After Runaway Horse
Samuel McFetridge of Hubbard suffers critical injuries after a runaway colt bolted on a Hubbard-Sodom return trip. Two companions jumped from the rig, but McFetridge held on until a corner forced his ejection, with doctors fearing his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McFetridge
Hubbard
Sodom
McFetridge
Williamson Must Stand a New Trial
The U S Supreme Court mandate to a lower court requires former Representative John N Williamson to stand a new trial for conspiracy related to the Oregon land frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
United Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
John N. Williamson
Oregon
Mount Royal Steamship Reaches Queenstown After Delayed Voyage
The Canadian Pacific steamship Mount Royal, missing since December 7 from Antwerp with 305 passengers and 100 crew, entered Queenstown harbor under its own steam after boiler trouble and heavy weather. A sighting by the Vivina near Fastnet offered hope, but signals were unclear. Insurance on the vessel had surged to fifty percent as salvage efforts began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Ireland
Mount Royal
Mt. Royal
Antwerp
St. John
Vivina
Liverpool
Fastnet
Kinsale
Canadian Pacific
Lake Manitoba
Tener Opposes Acheson in Washington County Race
John K. Tener of Charleroi will announce against Representative Ernest F. Acheson with support from Beaver and Lawrence counties. The local option issue has not won favor in Washington County, and Tener’s backers claim strong, quiet canvassing across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Acheson
Penrose
John K. Tener
Charleroi
the Elks
Ernest F. Acheson
Washington
Beaver
Lawrence
Tener
Pittsburg
Flinn
Quay
Aiken
New Castle
Congress
Socialist Speaker Delivers Address on Panics in City
J C Chase of Haverhill Mass spoke at Socialist Hall on Washington Street on the cause and cure of panics. He advocated government ownership and socialist principles noting mill shutdowns hurt workers while owners profited and predicting socialists would gain power in years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialists
Washington Street
J. C. Chase
Haverhill
Mass
Charles Williams
Chase
Rapid Rise of David Jenkins in the Legal World
Attorney David G. Jenkins of Youngstown has been appointed assistant solicitor for Youngstown by Solicitor Oesch. A New Castle high school alumnus class of 1900, he was admitted to the Mahoning county bar in 1906 and now works with the firm Jenkins Lyon and Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Jenkins
Youngstown
Oesch
Jenkins
New Castle High School
Mahoning County
Jenkins, Lyon and Osborne
Promised To Take Care Of Their Child
Ray Houser and wife, charged with neglect of their seven year old child, had a hearing before Alderman Mayne and were discharged with the understanding they give the child more attention. The child had been away from home among neighbors for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Houser
Mayne
Ten More Mills to Start at Shenango Next Week
Shenango plant of American Tinplate to resume 20 of 30 mills by Jan 10 with ten more starting Monday. Announcement from Messrs Greer at local offices notes which mills remain idle and cites a booming tin demand fueling full restart soon. Jobbers expect large canning orders as tins stored for shipping rise with rising production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango
American Tinplate Company
Messers. Greer
Tinplate Company
Pittsburg
Thaw jurors cared for in finest quarters and meals
New York January 7 The Thaw jury will be housed in an entire Knickerbocker Hotel wing at Broad Way and Forty second street with private rooms baths and a separate dining room. Nine guards will protect a juror’s room and access to newspapers about the trial is barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Knickerbocker
Broad Way
Forty-second Street
Merchants Oppose Parcel Post Bill
At a Business Men's Exchange meeting, members plan to oppose the parcel post bill. They claim it benefits catalogue houses and will harm country merchants by letting farmers shop in cities, noting farmers reportedly do not want parcel post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Exchange
Exchange
Death Notice for Arethusa McConnell and Others
Death record listing Arethusa McConnell 116 North Jefferson Street. John P. Morgan 78 of Youngstown. Dr M J McElhaney 70 of Greenville. J W Walker of Toledo. Mrs Sarah Mitchelltree 78 of Edenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arethusa McConnell
North Jefferson Street
John P. Morgan
Youngstown
M. J. McElhaney
Greenville
J. W. Walker
Toledo
Sarah Mitchelltree
Edenburg
Nine Jurors Named for Thaw Trial in New York
The Thaw trial voir dire continued with nine jurors seated and two replaced since morning. William H. Roberts joined as juror No. 10, James B. Conway and William E. Brower were excused, and Charles C. Cross qualified as seat 56. Evelyn Thaw arrived late after an automobile delay. she and Harry Thaw appeared cheery as court sessions progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
William H. Roberts
Signal Control Company
Jerome and Littleton
James B. Conway
William E. Brower
Talesmen
Charles C. Cross
American Tobacco Company
Talesman
Thaw
Jerome and
Littleton
Evelyn Thaw
CANDIDATES FILE FOR SCHOOL BOARD IN MULTIWARD ELECTIONS
Thomas Edwards a tinworker living at 61 South Mercer Street files for school controller in the Fifth ward. George Workman of 400 West Grant Street files for the Sixth ward. Papers are being prepared for Angus E Kerr of Chestnut Street for the Third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edwards
Mercer Street
George Workman
West
Grant Street
Angus, E. Kerr
Chestnut Street
Last Day to Register for February Election
The article urges all voters to register by Tuesday January 21 the final deadline to vote in February. It stresses that anyone not yet registered should add their name to the voter list.
Craig Leaves Pittsburg for Pensacola Health Benefit
James W. Craig of Pittsburg street visits his sister Mrs. F. P. Armstrong of Monroe street and departed yesterday for Pensacola Florida seeking health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Craig
Pittsburg Street
F. P. Armstrong
Monroe Street
Pensacola
Florida
Conference on Foreign Missions Thursday at R P Church
A meeting on foreign missions is set for Thursday at 2 o'clock in the R. P. church located at Oak and Pine streets. The event aims to discuss missionary work and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P
Oak and
Pine Streets
Beaver pastor Holmes visiting friends here today
Rev. N. H. Holmes of Beaver formerly pastor of the First M.E. church in this city was calling upon friends here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Holmes
Beaver
M. BE
Money Sought to Aid Charities in City
Charities appeal for help as funds run low after yesterday’s near empty treasury. Cooper and Butler donated 25 dollars each with another 25 from a steel mill, plus two donors giving one dollar. Crowds of applicants filled North Mercer rooms, 18 women, 3 men, and 2 boys awaiting aid as mills restart and unemployment lingers. Cash contributions are urgently requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Treasury
Cooper
Butler
North Mercer Street
Foulke
Doctor Hershey of Wooster Receives Torate Call
Dr. Hershey of Wooster is named for torate, reflecting a formal academic spell in the local record. The appointment marks recognition by the university committee and aligns with regional medical education milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Hershey
Wooster
Recommendations Unusually Good for Hershey at New Castle Call
Unanimous call extended Monday evening by First Presbyterian Church of New Castle to Rev Scott F Hershey Ph D LL D pastor of Wooster First Presbyterian. Ballot cast 92 votes, salary 3000 with 300 moving expenses, pastorate expected February first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Scott F. Hershey
Wooster
Hershey
M. W. Keith
W. K. Hugus
Dr. Hershey
Third United Presbyterian Church
First Church
U. P
Universal Peace Union of the World
American Association of Ministers
Boston
Colburn
Ind
Heidelberg University
Germany
Mt. Hope College
Herhsey
Middletown
Washington, D. C
Sylvester F. Scoville
Wooster College
Wooster, O
H. W. Lowry
Akron, O
Ralph M. Lowry
the News
Ohio
Banquet Planned by New Wilmington Business Men
Arrangements are set for the annual banquet of the New Wilmington business men and vicinity at the Hotel McCreary on January 14. Speakers include J. C. Campbell J. A. Ashenhurst Dr. Russell Thomas Ashmore and W. R. Thompson with music by the New Wilmington orchestra. Committee: John Rummell G. E. Thompson J. A. Ashenhurst and S. M. Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
New Wilmington and Vicinity
McCreary
J. C. Campbell
J. A. Ashenhurst
Dr. Russell
Thomas Ashmore
W. R. Thompson
New Wilmington Orchestra
John Rummell
G. E. Thompson
S. M. Buchanan
German man seeks charity funds to reach New York
A drunken German man demanded cash at Associated Charities headquarters claiming his wife and children were in New York and he could not find work. Police removed him after repeated refusals to leave. Monday saw many aid calls and more clothing than any prior day, while investigators note some recipients get aid from multiple sources and others in need never apply. Citizens are urged to report unassisted cases to charity headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
New York
Poulke
Mr. Foulke
Charity
New Rail Link Planned Between Western Allegheny and Two Lines
A Pittsburg report states arrangements for freight exchange between Western Allegheny, Baltimore and Ohio, and Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroads. The connection from the Western Allegheny terminal in Shenango township to West Pittsburg is rapidly progressing and expected to be in use soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Erie
Shenango Township
West Pittsburg
Portersville Youth Hurt In Harness Accident
Scott Guy of Perry township, known for scaring robbers from the Thomas residence, was injured at noon Tuesday while driving a colt. A broken harness shaft spooked the horse, which kicked him above the left eye, carving a deep cut about an inch and a half long. Harry and John Boots escorted him to a Portersville physician for treatment. the buggy was wrecked but the horse was recaptured. He is the brother of Mrs. A Martin Graham of Shaw Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Guy
Perry Township
Thomas
Portersville High School
Harry
John Boots
Portersville
A. Martin Graham
Shaw Street
Huron Ave Grade Delayed by Owners Demanding Damages
Street committee postpones grading on Huron avenue between Lathrop and Arlington as two property owners insist on damages. Eighteen petitioners were listed. twelve were released, two nonresponsive, two seeking damages. Street to be reduced to gravel, but not soon due to damage costs potentially exceeding grading costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron Ave
Huron Avenue
Lathrop Street
Arlington Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed. Collins
Wallace Case
Elks and Charleroi
Haverhill, Mass
David Jenkins
The
Fill Pas
Western
Pennsylvania
Associated Charity
Him
A. M. Graham
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