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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson told Senator Stone he will not intervene now and will maintain a watchful waiting stance. Stone said Carranza cannot act quickly and warned against incendiary senate speeches aiding Mexican factions. The debate continued as Works urged congressional action, linking intervention to war and urging forceful U S response.
E I Phillips announces candidacy for delegate seeking party unity and GOP presidential support in November. He vows to back the strongest man and unite the party for the election.
Four German navy men, interned in U S waters and said to have escaped from German warships, were arrested in Wilmington Delaware. Altmann and Klatstein worked on a U S dredge aiding Fort DuPont defenses. Ehrmann and Kruger housed near Bancroft Hall were employed at Bancroft textile mills.
John Opera pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct yesterday in Alderman J Lee Coopers office. The charge was withdrawn upon payment of the costs by the defendant. Miss Elizabeth Lockhart is seriously ill at her home on Walnut and County Line streets.
Washington Jan 14 President Wilson informs Senator Stone that immediate action demanded by the senate cannot be complied with. Administration will maintain watchful waiting despite congressional pressure. State department officials deny reports of ten more Americans slain at Madeira. Confirmation received of the capture of General Rodriguez and the killing of General Almeida of Villa's forces. Mexican situation discussed in cabinet meeting.
Real work for Attorney C. H. Young of this city, referees under the new workmen's compensation act, will begin tomorrow. The law requires 14 days before any compensation is allowed, so today no complaints or requests could be filed. Young anticipates many cases and is ready to start the commission's duties.
Former State Senator E. I. Phillips of this city will be a candidate for delegate from the Twenty fourth district to the Republican national convention in Chicago this June. He says no one has approached him about support and confirms his candidacy in an informal announcement.
Margaret Walker of the Lawrence County W C T U said no definite remonstrance action has been taken yet regarding liquor licenses. The group discussed the issue at meetings and plans to issue the Vindicator to reveal petitioners and bondsmen, though official notices only list applicants and locations. The remonstrance decision remains unsettled.
London dispatch reports possible peace with Austria Montenegro negotiations hint at a break among Entente allies. Austria gains Mt Lovehen fortress height enabling fleet control in the Gulf of Cattaro. Italians and Servians may strike through Albania if talks fail. Russian progress in Bukovina and Galicia noted.
After years of dispute the home of Roswell Waite where Officer Frank Skidmore was killed and John Atkinson injured lies within city limits. The city boundary now extends about a half mile beyond the house, settling the question in favor of the officers who faced the arrest attempt.
Elaborate plans for the leap year party by junior and senior girls at the high school, with Emery orchestra providing music in the gymnasium. Refreshments prepared by the girls, as committees report readiness for a lively evening of dancing and enjoyment.
Nick Stanila was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman J. H. Gross for assault and battery by his former wife Annie Lenn. He was placed in jail in default of bail and will have a hearing today.
James R. Mead of Kinney Shoe purchases a new six room house from John Riley located at the corner of Emerson and Laurel avenues. The modern residence marks Mead’s latest real estate acquisition.
Police Sergeant William McClain plans to apply for a wholesale liquor license at the upcoming session of license court. He owns a brick building on Long Avenue and intends to use it for the business. Several other police officers are among prospective applicants for licenses.
A dispute in Williamsport centers on whether former Mayor Stabler’s term expired on the first Monday in December 1915. If valid, December actions including the 1916 budget and tax levy could be nullified, affecting third class city legislation through January 3 1916. Attorneys for the administration seek clarity on the mayoral term and overhang.
The Ford peace party voyage to home, costing 360000 dollars, was reported by Gaston Plaintiff business manager. Five peace board members are Henry Ford Rev Dr Charles Aked W J Bryan Miss Jane Addams and Mrs Joseph Fels. Alternate candidates were being balloted from a list including Judge Ben Lindsey Helen King Robinson and others. Mme Rosika Schwimmer faced charges over alleged steamroller tactics to push peace board support increasing factional tensions.
City Engineer C. H. Milholland re appointed staff including Registry clerk Stanley Treser sewer inspector J. L. Moseley assistant engineer W. L. Wilson and rodmen Rufus Simpson Roy Gorman in his department today.
The weather man predicts another ten degree temperature drop before the Atlantic seaboard ends the severe cold snap. The plunge is expected tonight and after that the sun will resume a vigorous offensive.
James E Bailey of Waldo street received a clipping from a Lodi California paper via his sister Mrs F L Cornwell reporting the first recorded snowfall in that city on New Year’s Day. Snow reached two inches as children made snowballs while adults stayed indoors. Locals faced taunting from visitors who mocked Lodi’s boast that snow never comes.
Readers warned of an error in yesterday's Dufford Furniture advertisement. Prices listed under a dining room table should have been under a library table and vice versa.
Frank W. McFadden is appointed postmaster of McKeesport at age 33, youngest to hold the office in the Tube City. Dersam, longtime postmaster, will leave duties to focus on owning and running the Leslie hotel in the city.
London January 14 The National Railway Men's union representing workers from all UK railways voted to oppose conscription. The resolution denouncing a conscription bill hinted at a nationwide strike if the military service measure is enacted.
Death notices list Ellen Travers age 58 of West North Street Uriah Patton age 62 of Sandy Lake and Mary A Early age 95 of Beaver. The brief notice records the deceaseds names ages and residences for obituary purposes.
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