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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
9
Work on the Western Allegheny railroad extension to West Pittsburg advances with multiple gangs grading and laying rails around Union Valley. The project aims to be completed and in operation by September 1.
A drawing contest is set for July 30 at Cascade Park during the Pythian outing. It promises a furniture haul to improve any home.
Delegates of the Trades and Labor Assembly will discuss Labor Day plans at Wednesday’s meeting. Unions in the city will not celebrate locally yet some may opt to attend events in Butler Sharon or Youngstown. The assembly may accept an invitation from Butler and consider other business of importance.
Jack Young the official dog catcher faced a chaotic scene on Homer Street Fifth Ward yesterday afternoon as he netted a large tagless dog. A mob of men women and children pelted him with sticks stones and a frying pan prompting a hasty retreat and a critique of the dog as a nuisance to workers in the neighborhood.
Employees at the city’s tin mills weigh a proposed change to be paid through the company office. Currently helpers are paid by the roller or doubler or their employer, with most men accepting the system, while a minority push for the new method allowing deductions from pay via the office.
Members of the New Castle cricket team will gather at Harry Hicks Long Avenue cigar store Wednesday evening to discuss important business. Hicks, a cricket enthusiast, may join the team if it is organized.
Court stenographer A. D. Mornes and his wife will depart this week for a western tour. They will first visit Indianapolis for several days, then proceed to Denver Colorado Springs and other Rocky Mountain destinations.
Lawrence county Prohibitionists receive invites to a fall campaign opening on August 10 at Monarch park near Franklin. A.8. Watkins of Ohio, the Prohibition candidate for vice president, will be the principal speaker.
The ordinance requires owners to quarantine and muzzle dogs bitten by others suspected of rabies hydrophobia. Police and dog catchers may kill rabid or suspected dogs with fees due to the dog catcher. Violators face fines up to 50 dollars and potential 30 day jail terms.
Councilman McKvenny says Seventh ward fire horses take 17 minutes to cover a half mile and must be cooled afterward. He cites a recent incident where the crew arrived before water was turned on and urges regular flushing of water plugs by the water company. Councilman Newell counters that mud, not neglect, caused delays and notes horses are exercised as in other departments. The clerk will inform the water company to open plugs every 30 days.
The Harmony line superintendent is asked to appear before the street committee at the next regular meeting on Friday night to assist in arranging an adequate number of stops within the city limits. Genkinger moved the invitation in last night’s council meeting and the motion carried.
The finance committee urged the council to require continuous service on all street railways entering the city. The council voted unanimously to pursue the demand and will present it to the railway companies immediately.
Lawrence County Medical Association members urged councils to adopt Pasteur treatment for dog bite victims warning against unproven methods. Critics claim Dr Collins backing the city contract is not from a recognized medical school. The health committee plans to discuss the issue at tonight’s meeting.
The select council introduced multiple ordinances for grades and sidewalks on Etna street, Huron street, Logan street, Winter avenue, and Seward street. It also referred provisions for storm and sanitary sewers on Madison and Eighth streets and approved final passage for a sanitary sewer on Eighth Street from Clayton to Maple and a grade change on Butler Avenue to the city line.
City Engineer C. H. Milholland will start surveying the poor farm and the cemetery to gather data and improve control. Council instructed him after the poor committee recommendation to begin immediately for better caretaking.
Viewers reviewing the West Falls street opening between Beaver and Elm streets recommended no opening at present. Councils concurred with the recommendation and the matter is closed for the time being.
Council awarded the Pollock avenue sanitary sewer job from Reynolds street to 200 feet north to New Castle Contracting company as the sole bidder. The price was 166.50.
Select council member Morris Cukerbraum urged the street commissioner to provide a list of employees with their compensation, origin, and work locations. The measure, supported by most council members, aims to obtain full data and be ready to furnish it to all councilmen.
A shake up in the Erie baseball club changes managers and positions. Tony Crane is released. Matty Mattison becomes field captain and takes over as infield, with McCracken moving to first. Flood and Collingwood are released. West moves to right field as the team remains hopeful after victories over Youngstown and New Castle.
City Clerk Hugh Marquis and City Electrician William Devlin will take paid vacations after council approval at last night's meeting. The leave may last two weeks starting in August with full pay.
A Cascade park event on July 30 features athletic contests by the Pythian outing group. Local spectators are invited to attend and enjoy a day of competition and community gathering.
The Common Council approved multiple measures including building a sanitary sewer on Northview Avenue, grading Leasure Avenue, and requiring owners on Leasure Claven Croton Orange and Electric streets to construct sidewalks. A name change relocates Jones Avenue to West Parkway and a new Department of Surveys plus Department of Real-State Registration was created.
Scioto Street will be paved with vitrified firebrick after the street committee report and resident testimonies. Voters are divided with some favoring fire brick and others preferring asphalt.
At a city council meeting Dan Floyd and Dave Roberts asked compensation for damages from the June 7 fireworks factory explosion linked to Jake Conti. Floyd reported 15 windows broken at his home and warned the factory continues to emit fireworks. The issue was referred to the police committee.
The council ratified buying the Charles Owens lot in Seventh ward for fire purposes. The $2,000 purchase price plus 1908 taxes will be paid from the treasury. The 256 by 125 foot parcel is intended for the Seventh ward fire department.
Mayor Harry J. Lusk and City officials James A. Gardner Genkinger Raney McKee Shaffer plan to represent the city at the State Municipal League meeting in Altoona this fall if they pay their own travel costs.
County Pythian organizations prepare prize drills for a July 30 outing at Cascade Park. Participants showcase military drill formations as part of the community event with competitive displays and awards.
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