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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt’s state message arguing for new labor and employment laws. He decries corporate influence on courts and calls for universal government compensation for injuries, extending coverage to federal workers and broad private employers.
Senate debate on the Aldrich financial bill set for February 10 with a vote possible within two weeks. Democratic leaders Bailey and Daniel plan amendments to shift emergency currency to treasury control and broaden railroad bond eligibility while Aldrich aims to limit use to sound banks.
District Attorney Young and County Detective Logan pursue charges over illegal tax receipts used for voting. Following the arrest of Delinquent Tax Collector Locke, citizens offer help and funds to aid investigations and reward informants. Several candidates seek affidavits to prove innocence as preliminary hearings may be delayed until after the municipal election.
New York January verdict stage opens as Judge Dowling charges jurors to decide if Harry K. Thaw knew what he did when he shot Stanford White. Thaw, nervous and coughing, waives rights as jurors request exhibits and retire to deliberate. Mrs Thaw and Evelyn present. court decorum tight.
Carl Donaldson a 19 year old fireman on a railway construction crew near Evans City died five hours after being crushed when the engine lurched throwing him from the running board. He was taken to the city hospital where he received care before passing away. Funeral services are planned for Sunday at 1 PM at his home.
A fatal automobile accident is reported as unavoidable with authorities noting the death occurred at the scene. Investigators review the circumstances to determine contributory factors and safety implications for future incidents.
Amalgamated Association men at a joint meeting expect to urge adoption of the parcels post and postal savings banks. They will condemn the Carnegie library and endorse authorities’ effort to expose tax receipt scandal in the Fifth ward.
The Presbyterian society of the Beaver Valley Presbytery held a session at Mrs. W. N. Aiken's home to arrange the April 9 annual meeting at the United Presbyterian church in Beaver Falls. Pastor Rev. R. W. Kidd leads the church. Several members were sick and absent. Attendees included Mrs. J. H. Hutchman, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. J. A. McDonald, Miss Lida Mitchell, and Mrs. W. N. Aiken.
Mrs. Mary Conti was summoned to Mercer this morning to interpret testimony in the Black Hand cases set for trial this week. She has also been engaged to go to Buffalo New York to interpret a number of Black Hand cases to be tried. Conti has earned a wide reputation as an interpreter.
President McArdle visits as John F. Ward and Pride of New Castle lodges meet Saturday afternoon. Carnegie library question and parcels post loom large with Roosevelt and Meyer supported by lodge resolutions. The event draws hundreds and aims to counter merchant opposition.
Sheriff Waddington levied on the personal property of Mack Bros coal dealers including seven horses wagons and coal office outfit for 750 dollars on an execution issued by Harry Wischer mann.
The forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for snow and warmer temperatures tonight. By Saturday expect snow or rain with a warmer trend continuing into the day.
In Harrisburg on January 31 state attorneys declared the capitol graft investigation has only started. They reveal Huson will be tried despite five indictments, and present 25 of Sandersons furniture bills totaling 5.49 million dollars, including a 53000 bill with a claimed 19000 overcharge. Evidence centers on former officials and signatures.
Katheryne Jones alleges cruel and barbarous treatment by Albert E. Jones in their divorce petition. They wed September 1991 and separated November 25 1907 after Mrs. Jones says she was forced to leave due to his cruelty.
Death notices list Eliza McArthur 73 of 22 East Long Avenue in Pittsburg Rev W R Bruce 65 of Mercer County and Margaretta Patton 80 of Hickory Township alongside the deceased Miss Sallie M Law
The Knights of Pythias lodge directors meet at Al derman Ranney for action on a union meeting and Feb 1 Wampum outing. The event, funded by the Lawrence County Pythian Outing association, aims to be a large county gathering with grand officers in attendance led by George W. Allen of Pittsburg as master of ceremonies. Participants include H. M. Good, C. B E. Koons, and C. W. Ranney.
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