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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
1
Washington January 7 United Press reports that Congress plans to draft a new Employers Liability Act to replace the one struck down by the Supreme Court. A technical examination of fault will frame the measure as lawmakers seek a fair nationwide master and servant relation rule for interstate commerce.
Daniel Mooney of Home Street notified Monday evening of the illness of his sister Mrs Edward Collins of Cleveland. Mrs Collins, well known in New Castle, is seriously ill and not expected to live.
The Ranney brothers win a higher court ruling affirming ownership of the Byars Place and clearing the way to sell about 240 lots after a prior Byers sale attempt. A parallel ruling reverses a lower court decision in Fred Wallace v Pennsylvania Railroad, awarding Wallace damages around 14 000 for injuries from a wreck.
Warrants were issued today in Harrisburg for Joseph M. Watson architect for the new state capitol John Sanderson embarter and Congressman P Burd Gassel president of the Pennsylvania constructing company on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. They are already under j u i t y ment for conspiracy to cheat the state in furnishing the capital. The exact details and next steps remain to be announced as the case proceeds.
Tight additional cases of typhoid fever were reported to the health officer at Sharon, bringing the total to 36 people in Fre t town. A state chemist will likely visit Sharon within a few days to analyze the fly water.
A report from Hubbard describes a wagon accident involving three men returning from Sodom. McFetridge clung to the reins as a colt bolted, was thrown from the rig and sustained injuries feared to be fatal. Two companions jumped clear.
Washington January 7 Supreme Court mandate directs a lower court to retry former Representative John Williamson in connection with the Oregon land fraud case and a conspiracy-related matter.
The Mount Royal, a Canadian Pacific liner with about 809 passengers, finally returned to port after a long absence. Reports say boiler trouble and severe weather delayed the ship after it left Antwerp in December. Rescue vessels and others searched, but the vessel appeared to have limited damage and no acknowledgment of distress was made before limping into Queenstown and later Liverpool with news of sighting.
In Washington County Pennsylvania the contest for Congress pits incumbent Ernest F. Acheson against challenger John K. Tener of Charleroi. Tener vows to push local option and unite Penrose and Quay factions against Acheson, with support from Beaver and Lawrence counties. The campaign reflects long standing party divisions and county loyalties in the Twenty-fourth district.
J. C. Chase of Haverhill, a socialist leader, spoke to a crowded Socialists hall in Washington on the causes and cures of panics. He urged government ownership, argued workers suffer under private ownership, and claimed socialism aligns with human progress and would bring an ideal government.
Attorney David G. Jenkins of Youngstown, a former city resident, appointed assistant subjudge for Youngstown by Soljestor Oesch. A 1980s New Castle High School graduate, Jenkins joined Mahoning County bar in November 1996 and has quickly become a widely known figure in the legal field. He works at the firm Junkies, Lyan and Qahorno.
Jay Houser and his wife faced neglect charges over their seven year old. They appeared before Alderman Mayne and were discharged with instruction to improve the child’s care. The couple claimed the girl had been staying with neighbors for about a week.
Robert L. Wallace, a New Castle council member and anti Penrose candidate, pledges to resist any party caucus influence and to back anti Penrose positions. He outlines a platform to defend local option on liquor licenses and to represent Lawrence County without factional obligations.
Ninety two members of the Wooster First Presbyterian congregation met Monday evening to consider Rev Theodore Hershey PhD LL D as pastor. The ballot showed unanimous support after an initial favorable show, with a proposed salary of 3000 dollars plus 400 moving expenses. Dr Hershey preaches locally and holds national roles in peace and ministers associations. he is about 50 and married with no children.
The Shenango works announce ten more mills to begin operations on January 10. Orders received Thursday show activity at Shenango Mant of the American Titplare company. Officials note uncertainty on which mills will start and expect a boom in demand, with regional transportation and freight arrangements under discussion.
Large number of applicants seek help Monday as clothing donations exceed any day since rooms opened. A man asked for money to go to New York and press of cases prompts police involvement. Charity leaders urge reporting suspicious cases and emphasize assistive aid for genuine need.
A new trial is requested in the Parotya civil suit against Pennsylvania and Midnoing Valley Texhea. The jury awarded $8500 damages for billing on nine elective cars, with the defendant arguing the verdict was unsupported by the evidence and that court stenographer actions may justify a retrial.
The notice lists individuals seeking school board seats in multiple wards. Thomas Keach Hinwapker and Warkman are named for ward positions, with addresses on West Grand Street and Chestnut Street respectively. James Wo Craly and Aymstrons are mentioned as residents traveling from Ptubbiing to Panamela Florida for related candidacy steps.
Confused notes describe contractors handling city dirt and street work plans. They reference a commission hearing and an engineer’s role, with unclear details about permits and responsibilities in the project.
Business leaders gather at the Hotel McGreary in New Wilmington for a banquet with speakers including C. Campbell J. A. Ashour Paaval Dr. Recevil Monit West Clompsme and other local officials. The event aims to celebrate commerce and community achievement.
In Perry township Seo Gug nf Perry township was injured when a wagon harness broke sending shafts up and striking him. He is the brother of Mrs A M Graham and attended Horacecanne high school with several other boys. He was treated at a nearby physician’s office and later at home.
Petitioners claim damages delay to Huron Avenue grade due to owner actions seeking compensation. Report notes 8 petitioners submitted and 12 would not cooperate while delays risk exceeding grading costs. authorities plan further investigation.
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