HG Battleship in Port With Burden of Dead
A historic ship lies in port amid reports of casualties and a heavy burden of the dead. Authorities confirmed the incident and are coordinating relief and investigation efforts.
18 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
1
A historic ship lies in port amid reports of casualties and a heavy burden of the dead. Authorities confirmed the incident and are coordinating relief and investigation efforts.
A boiler tube explosion aboard the battleship Delaware killed eight and left seventeen injured. Rep Hobson blamed the tragedy on a lack of technically trained engineers, urging improvements in naval engineering.
Thomas Phenicie was held for the March term after a hearing before Alderman Fulkerson. Police report McConahy, the arresting officer, testified two men were seen near the Fulkerson house and one entered through a window. Phenicie was captured inside the residence and committed to jail. Frank Geiger's class will meet with Harry Marshall on Crawford Avenue Thursday evening.
MGW Yala outlines tentative plans in a brief update. Details remain unclear but emphasize upcoming steps and organizational timelines.
The education department will occupy the second floor while the gym, offices, and possibly a swimming pool will be on the first floor. The four story building will mainly provide dormitory space on the upper floors with educational rooms on the second level. A site near the public square is under consideration.
Second Ward firemen answered a still alarm from the home of William McBride at the corner of Boyles and Attennial streets at 8 30 this morning. A hot plate in a room started a small blaze.
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is re elected by Massachusetts legislature on joint ballot with 14 percent for Lodge 121 for Whipple 1 for Guild 1 for Thayer 1 for Ames 7 for McBride 1 for Walker 0 for Lowell 2. New York deadlock continues over Depew successor as Sheehan fails to secure majority. Henry F Lippitt chosen in Rhode Island to replace Aldrich by 72 votes. Kansas City James A Reed elected senator in Missouri. Des Moines deadlock persists in the fight for the Deliver seat.
Representative Rob J. L. Wallace of this city was named chair of the committee on iron and coal as house and senate announcements were made in Harrisburg. Local real estate value is rising with an estimated gain well over 100000, driven by new brick homes in wards two and seven and the Graselli Chemical plant addition in ward six.
Frances Linshinsky, acquitted last fall of Vladistov Linshinsky's murder, secured a license to wed Stefan Wilczewski, a tin worker. Unable to speak English, she answered through an interpreter as fellow countrymen accompanied them to the prothonotary's office. After plans to return to the old country, she chose to stay, aided by a home and sister.
Wheeling West Virginia January 18 district manager William L Goodhue of the American Sheet and Tinplate company said eight Laughlin tin plant mills Nos to 15 inclusive will resume Monday morning January 23. The mills last operated after the strike ended October 29 and have been idle since. The Aetna-Standard plant resumption indications are bright. A Philadelphia campaign launching banquet featured C S Ward and a $1 000 00 drive to run 15 days with local organizers similar to the Wheeling effort. Yesterday's team efforts were very successful.
Obituary notice states Mrs. William H. Locke aged 50 died at home near Roton Avenue. The record lists survivors and burial arrangements pending. notice appears in the local death records column.
Twenty New Castle Tin workers, recently idle since the long strike at Ameri can Sheet and Tinplate, moved to Monessen last Monday, worked all day, and received first day wages. The next morning the superintendent offered no further work, yet paid them and sent most home. Some had helped end the local strike.
East Liverpool Ohio January 13 reports say the Chester tin mill will not close. A large appropriation funds improvements and modern machinery after current orders. Plans include chimney rebuilds and engine repairs or replacement and possible building expansion to boost output and employment.
Miss Edna Billings of Sharon spent Tuesday with friends in this city, sharing time and conversation during her visit.
The New Castle Street Cleaner company applies for a charter through Attorney H. K. Gregory. Incorporators are Robert H. Stevens William F. Davidson Ralph C. English and David C. Smith. Capital is 20000 pounds for manufacture and sale of a patented street cleaning apparatus. Plant start planned for spring with local assembly of components.
Gov. Judson Harmon of Ohio halted in Harrisburg on his way home from Baltimore. He visited the executive offices and inspected the capitol including the Barnard statute. He refused to discuss nudity in art and would not comment on grafting in the capitol’s construction.
The Elm Street Stars defeated First U. P. lads 18 to 4 at Croton Avenue gym in a game noted for its stunts. The article lists Elm Street players Houlette Wellman and Rohrer among others, with incomplete roster details.
Howard Conrad, formerly at Shenango Valley hospital, is returned home today after typhoid fever. Otto Kivina is discharged from Shenango Valley hospital today after recovering from pneumonia.
Walter Smith the colored boy who suffered a skull fracture in a quarrel at the Shenango tin mill left Shenango Valley hospital today and was taken to his home at 40 Lathrop Street. officials say he has nearly recovered from the blow.
A large crowd gathered as Judge barred women from the courtroom citing corrupting morals. the ruling kept spectators out while testimony in the case proceeded.
In Wheeling the courtroom corridor fills with women awaiting Mrs. Laura Schenk's trial while Judge Jordan bars admission. Doctors testify arsenic poisoning theory linked to Schenk, with prosecution planning to rest by Thursday afternoon amid pauses and a hallway scene during the day.
Despite two months to go before the city physician election, Dr. S. R. W. McCune declines another term while Dr. Brown and Dr. Ross announce candidacies. Others are expected to join the race as councils consider a proposed salary increase that could raise the post’s allure.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o clock for Miss Elizabeth Warfel. Friends gathered at the late residence at the corner of Croton and Haus avenues. The service was conducted by Rev. C. Merrill Rev. Duke Rev. Brown and Rev. J. L. Stratton. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery.
The World reports broad casts seeking an extra Congress to remove duties on foodstuffs. It says the public favors the move by a large margin, with Democrats and independents supportive, some Republicans in favor, and commercial bodies divided.
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