Western Allegheny Seeks New Castle Outlet for Coal Traffic
Western Allegheny plans to press its case to the Interstate Commerce Commission to secure traffic concessions from the Baltimore and Ohio and to open New Castle access. Local businessmen say a West Pittsburg connection could lower coal costs and spur development of the Rosepoint limestone and Kaylor coal regions, though rivals fear entrenched rate fights and complex handling rules.
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B., R. & P. Railroad
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Buffalo
Rochester
Lake Erie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
West Pittsburg
Western Allegheny
Kaylor
Pitts
Matthew Gunton
Rosepoint Limestone Company
New Castle Capital
Mr. Gunton
Portereville
Paynes
Rosepoint
Allégheny
Inter-State Commerce Commission
N. Y
Palmer seeks ouster of Samuel as city assessor
Former City Assessor Harvey L Palmer petitions in court to force David Samuel to show cause why he holds the office. Palmer alleges Samuel’s election was illegal due to no vacancy and that Samuel acted as city assessor since December 1911. Palmer, elected February 1910, claims entitlement to office until December 1913. A rule was granted and Judge Porter will hear the evidence.
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Harvey L. Palmer
David Samuel
Palmer
Samuel
Commonwealth
Porter
Not Yet Able to Place Blame for Fatal Wreck
Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad refused to assign blame for a fatal wreck at Gardner Avenue where four B and O passengers collided with a Lake Erie train. Five killed and five injured. Authorities including Coroner Norris and District Attorney Dickey investigated as fireman and conductor were among the dead. Continued on Page Four.
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Pittsburg
Lake Erie
B. and O
Gardner Avenue
Jorker
H. H. Temple
Norris
Dickey
Pennsylvania
New Police Insignias Feature Red Background Numbers
The new police insignias are issued for helmets and caps. A red backing displays each officer's number, with the Pennsylvania state coat of arms as the central metal plate. Numbers are smaller than those used by the old force.
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Pennsylvania
Snow Again Clears Creek Ice for Skating
City street department workers cleared snow from the ice between the mill dam and East Washington Street bridge yesterday and again today. A large crowd enjoyed skating last night and this afternoon as the ice became smoother for enthusiasts.
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City Street Department
Mill Dam
East Washington Street Bridge
City Franchises Face 25 Year Limit Debate
Beaver Koppel and New Castle Railway officials press for a 40 year franchise while councils consider a 25 year limit. W A Goehring says the company cannot accept 25 years and must spend over 100000 extra for trestle work to enter the city, delaying progress. Continued on Page Two.
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Beaver, Koppel & New Castle Co
Goehring
Trust Company Re Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Lawrence Savings and Trust company re elected all officers and directors at the annual stockholders meeting. Directors re elected include G. W. Johnson and Percy L. Craig with Thos Cooper and E. I. Phillips among others. Officers named are President G. W. Johnson, Vice Presidents Percy L. Craig and E. S. Phillips, Secretary and treasurer E. E. McGill, Assistant officer A. Schulz, and Solicitor E. N. Baer. The firm reports a prosperous year.
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Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
G. W. Johnson
Percy L. Craig
Thos. Cooper
E. I. Phillips
Wm. M. Brown
E. N. Baer
E. F. Norris
C. H. Johnson
F. A. Schultz
G. G. Stitzinger
E. E
Chafing Dish Party Honors Miss Gertrude Hawkins
Miss Regina Hirt hosts a chafing dish party on the evening in honor of Miss Gertrude Hawkins, guest of Miss Jessie Wilson, at locations on South Mill and North Mercer streets.
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Regina Hirt
South Mill Street
Gertrude Hawkins
Uniontown
Jessie Wilson
North Mercer Street
Beaver Koppel New Castle By Company Franchise Notes
Street committee hears updates on the Beaver Koppel and New Castle by company franchise. McCormick seeks 25 year terms while vice president Goehring rejects the limit. Plan calls for 100000 extra to gain city access and trestle work, with 99 year franchise elsewhere. Mayor Tyler attends and discusses routes and tickets.
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Beaver, Koppel and New Castle Railway Company
McCormick
W. A. Goehring
Zelienople
Beaver, Koppel and New Castle Company
Beaver, Koppel and New Castle BY. CO
Goehring
Mahoningtown
Lawrence County
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Tyler
Heating system study for new high school building
A. C. Stanley from Carnegie Steel conducts an examination of the high school heating facilities to determine economical heating methods. His expertise has saved Carnegie Steel in the city, and he may present findings at the next school board meeting. Frank McMasters will install a new order system and Thomas V. Molloy will install a new bookkeeping system.
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A. C. Stanley
Carnegie Steel Company
Stanley
John S. Ouster
Frank MecMasters
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Thos. V. A. Molloy
Standard Steel Car Company
Taft backs Hitchcock telegraph ownership plan
President Taft favors government ownership of telegraph lines and is confident in its feasibility. He is said to intend to recommend the scheme to Congress before his term ends, with Postmaster General Hitchcock's advocacy cited as part of a larger plan.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Taft
Congress
Thurston will contest mentions Reid and Lyman Gage
In San Diego on January 16, the Thurston will contest referenced Ambassador Reid and former secretary of the treasury Lyman Gage. A letter from Mrs. Harriet P. Thurston to witness Theodore H. Leake notes a maid named Hazel Mills and a plan to place Julia, Mrs. Thurston’s daughter, near Lyman Gage’s property for a possible connection. The letter is dated May 13, 1908, and written from Tent Village Point Loma.
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San Diego
Cal
Ambassador Reid
Lyman Gage
the Treasury
Thurston
Harriet P. Thurston
Theodore H. Leake
George L. Patterson
Point Loma
Katherine Tingley
Ogden Mills
Mills
Hazel Mills
Julia
Chains Set On Fire Engine Wheels To Tackle Icy Streets
Fire engine wheels will be chained today after slipping on ice on Pearson street. The chief notes the machine had plenty of motor power but poor grip on the ice. A chimney fire at 612 Pearson street caused last night’s alarm but was not serious.
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Pearson Street
A. J. Campbell
Kentucky State University adds boxing course to deter revolver carry
Lexington report states President Henry S. Barker of Kentucky State University will introduce a boxing course in the curriculum to discourage students from carrying automatic revolvers. The move aims to reduce violence and provide discipline through sport at the university.
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Lexington
Henry S. Barker
Kentucky State University
Spectacular Boston hotel blaze wipes out Revere House
The Revere House in Boston is destroyed by a morning fire while more than 300 guests flee into the streets in freezing weather. One rescuer is fatally injured after falling from a ladder. many servants and guests suffer smoke inhalation, with losses pegged above $200,000.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Revere House
Lynn
Hoseman J. Kippenburger
Typhoid Cases Reported in Local Homes
Health Officer Mc Candless records four contagious disease cases this morning. Typhoid fever in James Fowler and Loretta Booher both of 604 Liberty Street. also in Agnes Booher of 604 Liberty Street. Diphtheria in Lawrence Jones of 32 Terrace Avenue. Several typhoid cases in the Booker home in the Seventh ward. John A. Cornman, 59, a well known Beaver Valley druggist, has died at his Beaver Falls home.
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McCandless
James Fowler
East Long Avenue
Loretta Booher
Liberty Street
Agnes Booher
Lawrence Jones
Terrace Avenue
Booker
Seventh Ward
John A. Cornman
Beaver Valley
Beaver Falls
Want Council Quested Down at Hazel Dell
A Hazel Dell afternoon session drew questions about council actions. Local residents gathered to seek clarity on recent decisions and future plans impacting the neighborhood.
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Want Council
al Hazel Dell
Claims Election Illegal as Hazel Dell Council Sues
Petition filed by 88 residents seeks ouster of council members James Barron Willis Houk Thomas Marshall James Kennedy Uriah Roe W M Wright Thomas Clark J C Eichenlaub and T J Newton. Court to hear February case to void seats and appoint new body amid allegations ballots were illegal and two Socialists were barred from admission.
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Hazel Dell Council
A. W. Gardner
James Barron
Willis Houk
Thomas Marshall
James Kennedy
Uriah Roe
W. M. Wright
Thomas Clark
J. C. Eichenlaub
T. J. Newton
Porter
Kennedy
Wright
Roe
Clark
John Mattock
James Hazen
Mattock
Eac
Hazen
Hazel Dell
City Defends Damage Suit Over Ice Crossing
The city of New Castle is defendant in a damage suit filed by S. L. McCracken for J. C. Leslie and wife seeking 2000 for injuries to Mrs. Leslie from a fall on an icy street crossing. They allege the crossing was not in proper condition. McCracken also filed papers in a suit by Glenn Lattavo against the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company for damages to a wagon struck by a car.
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New Castle
S. L. McCracken
J. C. Leslie
Leslie
Glenn Lattavo
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
News Castle report via state department internal affairs
The article on News Castle prepared by a special representative of the state department of internal affairs stresses care and accuracy. A copy and similar city reports will be archived in Harrisburg, with The News issuing many copies for two cents each at the office.
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News Castle
State Department of Internal Affairs
Harrisburg
Numerous Applicants Sought for County Detective Post
District Attorney Thomas W. Dickey reports many applicants for the county detective job. He is reviewing candidates and expects to make a recommendation within about two weeks.
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Thomas W. Dickey
Ice Gorge Fears Enfold City Creek After Cold Spell
Residents recall last winter’s Neshannock ice gorge as thick ice remains fourteen to twenty inches deep between the Rosena mill dam and Washington street bridge. Fears grow that a thaw could cause another dangerous gorge more severe than last year, with warnings spreading through the downtown area.
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Neshannock
Rosena Furnace
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Little Coal Road
East New Castle
Baltimore & Ohio
Roosevelt
Samuels
Smith
Snow
Creek
Tee
Goebring
Trust Company
Clarence Moore
Madison Avenue
Carnegie Steel Co
MR. Taft
White House
Tates
Traction Co
Rosena
CO. Detective
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