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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
1
Harvey B Brooks announces his candidacy for New Castle city controller. He says he has no political backing, invites scrutiny of his life and finances, and vows strict honesty and vigilance, with the oath of office guiding his conduct if elected.
Harrisburg January 25 192? The capitol graft cases begin with seventeen prominent Pennsylvania politicians facing 37 indictments for conspiracy fraud and false certifications. The defense promises legal maneuvering while witnesses expose inflated furnishings costs in the new state capitol.
A boarder at Mrs. Mary Thomas's home on Lawrence street fell asleep and smoked. ashes from his pipe ignited bed clothing, starting a fire. He awakened, raised the alarm as Chief Connery and the JM Central department arrived about 4:45 PM. Loss estimated at $25.
A brief death notice lists Mrs Joseph Shearer aged 73 of White town and Benjamin Wymer aged 79 of Porters ville. A child, Petro Mastondi aged 3 years 6 months, is recorded with address 1490 Wayne street.
Workers in York collapse from starvation exhaustion at the job site. Officials report severe malnutrition among laborers, prompting health inspectors to investigate conditions and safety standards on the site.
A New Castle chamber of commerce meeting heard proposals to secure Mammoth Paint Works for the city when a tin can factory starts up. Henry Ross outlined diversified industries to steady employment beyond iron works, noting the plant would operate year round and employ young men and women. The discussion stressed broader economic development and local support, with continuation promised on page eight.
Frank Michinard receiver of the First National bank of Leetonia filed suit against S. L. Riddle over a $5,000 note endorsed by Biddle. The note involved is from United States Furnace Company of Darlington Beaver County with E. M. Peters president and J. A. Wallace secretary. Endorsers include E. E. Cole S. R. Elder J. S. Elder S. L. Riddle John M. Davis and Ed N. Ohl. A separate suit targets Ed N. Ohl as the other county resident endorser. Also a suit for $427.96 by Carlin Machinery of Pittsburg against Wampum Crushed Limestone Company.
The Volant Republicans have announced their slate for local races. Council nominees include D. D. Simison V. O. Wilkin W. C. Patton and W. J. Allen. Other posts list V. O. Wilkin S. W. Collins W. J. Allen for school board and V. O. Wilkin as poor director. James Graham and B. Hemstreet run as auditors with S. P. Grim as judge of election. Calvin McCracken is inspector. Graham also seeks the inspector post on the Democratic ticket.
The hearing of Charles Quimby on a charge of murdering his wife on Christmas morning takes place this afternoon before Alderman Green. Quimby has engaged Attorney R. K. Aiken to defend him.
Jack Stewart and William Butler were taken to the works this morning by Sheriff Waddington after being sentenced for running a gambling house. Stewart received 90 days and Butler 60 days.
Letters testamentary were granted this morning to Harry T. Moore of Youngstown in a joint will made by N. J. Thompson and his wife Margaret Thompson, deceased.
New York reports scenes of extreme winter suffering after a 15 inch snow dump. 1800 snow shovelers from the unemployed faced bitter cold and hunger as they cleared crossings and streets, with 4,000 workers total. many collapsed, eight deaths tied to the storm, hospitals treated the exhausted, and coal prices rose while shelters opened to aid victims.
Telegram says Tom O'Toole is under arrest at Panama, a reported lead that Pittsburg detectives pursued on the canal job after recognizing a photo of several men. The News notes a $1,000 reward and says officials have not confirmed the arrest or details remain quiet.
The case of Robert Haggerty versus J. R. Haggerty and others went to the jury at noon after a trial that began yesterday morning. It concerns a dispute over land title.
Tener of Pittsburg, brother of John E. Tener the congressional candidate, is in New Castle today to support his brother’s campaign in the district.
In Cleveland on January 25 the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America was dissolved by Judge Phillips for restraint of trade. Within two hours a new body, the National Window Glass Workers, was organized with A. L. Faulkner as president and C. L. Tarr as secretary, George Dewbery as treasurer. Existing officers and committees of the old union will serve until a new election. The new group claims no conflict with law or public policy and promises ample resources to operate. Debts will be paid and $100,000 held by the old union will be distributed to original contributors. a trustee may be appointed to oversee distribution.
Washington January 25 The National Association of Manufacturers and the American Federation of Labor clash over a court injunction on the Federationist editorial list Buck Store and Range Co of St Louis is named but omitted in the issue Gompers criticizes Justice Gould of the District of Columbia Supreme Court and says he will take the matter to the U S Supreme Court Judge Alton B Parker of New York is chief counsel for the Federation in the case.
Rev A L Wiley of Rahnagiri India returns to speak at the Fourth Presbyterian Church Sunday evening about his nine years abroad. He was sent by the board and spoke previously at the mission conference Tuesday at Central Presbyterian Church. The morning service will feature a sermon titled Cleansing the Temple.
Attorney A. W. Gardner announces intent to run for the legislature. He will issue a formal platform on Monday outlining his positions and campaign aims.
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday across Western Pennsylvania with potential snow flurries near Lake Erie tonight. Temperatures vary, with unsettled conditions and a chance of light accumulations along the lakeshore.
B F Wymer a longtime Portersville resident and carpenter died Saturday after a two week kidney illness at age ineov. He was born September 27, 1828 in Portersville and lived there all his life. Survived by his wife Margaret C C Wymer and two sisters Mrs Clarity Thompson of Ohio and Mrs Louisa A McNanar of Portersville. He was active Presbyterian and a Republican. The funeral will be held at 11 a m Sunday from the Portersville Presbyterian Church.
An unidentified foreign man died after stepping onto the east bound B and O Express at Rock Point passing siding, about a mile west of Ellwood. He crossed from the west bound track as the train neared and was struck head crushed. The fatality mirrors a recent B and O crash that killed Andy Zin near the tube mill.
John Wier, who shot his wife at Possum Hollow last Sunday morning, has been adjudged insane and will be taken to the asylum at Warren, Pa. Papers for that purpose were prepared by Attorney Harvey B.E. Martin Friday afternoon. Wier’s wife and children say he had not been in his right mind for some time. He had a sleepless spell two weeks earlier and walked the floor many nights. Being deaf, he believed family and others laughing at him. Mrs. Wier says he would not have shot if he had been sane.
Standard Steel Car works laid off men on the night shift last night due to completion of a large order. Indications point to a prompt recall to work.
Fred W Reader of the Third ward has withdrawn from the constable race in that area. Several other candidates remain in the contest and the race is expected to be interesting.
Testimony before a legislative committee describes children at the Lincoln asylum for feeble minded inhumane treatment including scalding on unprotected baths and exposure to unsafe radiators. Witnesses allege starvation, theft by attendants, and bodies used for dissection without parental consent.
A deed for the Emporium company property was recorded this morning by Trustee Ira Fulkerson to Architect W G Eckles for 19350. The record notes Dont publish beside the transfer but no reason given. The property was bought at auction by E F Connelly and others after efforts to sell failed. The land lease requires landowners to buy the building at lease end at an agreed price or via appraisers. The high building price is seen as reasonable. attempts to attract out of town buyers for a department store faded due to a low financial mood.
Mrs. Rachel Alexander 94 a Frizzleburg visitor from the East side is seriously ill at a Frizzleburg home with pneumonia. She traveled there several days ago for a visit.
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