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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1909

Page

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Three Die In Fog Crash Near Mars Pennsylvania

Three railroad workers died in a fog bound crash at Downieville near Mars. A W Fowler Callery Pa engineer F L Czarneski Bakerstown Pa fireman and Edgar Guthrie Callery Pa brakeman were killed when a light engine struck a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The accident stemmed from dense morning fog limiting visibility.

A. W. Fowler Callery F. L. Czarneski Bakerstown Ed. Guthrie United Press Mars Downieville Here Pittsburg

Tin Plate plants shift to open operation in New Castle

Notices posted by American Tin Plate indicate all mills will operate as open plants after July 1 and adopt a new hot mill wage schedule, with an average pay cut of over three percent. Union leaders say talks will occur and no decision is yet made as workers assess the impact amid a broader dispute. Rebate payments to balance foreign competition are eliminated.

American Tin Plate Company New Castle Amalgamated Association Shenango Mills American Tin Plate United States Steel Corporation

Open plant wage schedule set at American Sheet & Tinplate plants

The American Sheet & Tinplate Co announces that all plants will operate as open plants after June 30 1909. Wages in the hot mill and tinning departments begin July 1 and July 16 1909 respectively, with the new scale replacing the old. A 3 percent employee rebate has been eliminated.

American Sheet & Tinplate Company Tinning Department American Sheet & Tinplate Co E. W. Pargny Shearman

Narrow Path Is Closed After One Night on Broadway

United Press reports The Narrow Path was ended after one performance at Hackett theatre. Henry B. Harris owner and Al Woods producer withdrew the play citing vulgarity and public opinion. Harris demanded withdrawal as a nuisance and law violation.

United Press New York Hackett Theatre Henry B. Harris al. Woods Woods Eugene Walters Broadway

Twelve Firms Routed by Big 200000 Fire in Center City

A $200,000 blaze in the Schmoell building in Philadelphia's business district destroyed or damaged twelve firms. Three alarms sounded as flames spread to the Beneficial Savings Fund building. Firemen battled the fire amid water tower failures and a fallen extension ladder. several firefighters were overcome.

United Press Philadelphia Schmoell Beneficial Savings Fund

Scioto Street Paving Proposal Considered by Street Committee

The street committee of councils favors paving Scioto Street in the Eighth ward between the engine house and Long Avenue with vitrified fire brick. A similar plan was drafted to pave Long Avenue from the end of the current paving to Williams Avenue.

Street Committee of Councils Scioto Street Eighth Ward Engine House Long Avenue Williams Avenue

30 Dogs Caught by Jack Young in City Pound

Dog catcher Jack Young captured 30 unlicensed dogs on the first day of his campaign and placed them in the city pound. He will continue the work today.

Jack Young Young

Prohibition Wave Reaches Peak Says Brewers Group

The United States Brewers association trustees say the prohibition wave has peaked and a reaction is forming. They note beer sales fell by 2,580,301.14 dollars in nine months and that declines are similar in states with minimal dry areas as in largely dry states. Pennsylvania is cited as a model of wise policy and strong municipal governance.

United Press Atlantic City N. J United States Brewers’ Association Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Indiana Ohio Michigan

Real riot breaks out in trolley strike in Philadelphia

Rioters clash with police as 75 government yard workers attack a passing trolley car guarded by two policemen. Marine guard disperses mob after bricks, iron pieces fly. no fatalities reported. Bribery allegations surface regarding strike leaders and transit officials deny them.

United Press Philadelphia Marine Guard League Island Navy Yard New York Timothy Healy International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Healy Cr .O. Pratt Carmen‘s Willow Grove Carmen

Camp Meetings in the Airdome in New Castle

Under the New Castle Holiness association camp meetings run June 11 to 20 at the airdome on Neshannock avenue with two daily services at 2 30 and 7 30. Rev H C Morrison a national evangelist and speaker leads. Harry Maitland of New Castle assists with Mrs Maitland as pianist. Inter denomi national event invites all. First air dome service Sunday June 13 at 2 30 with kickoff at Epworth church on first Friday and first Saturday events.

New Castle M. E Los Angeles Baltimore Harry Maitland Epworth Church Airdome

Hillsville to Welcome Detachment of State Police

District Attorney Young and County Detective Logan believe a state police detachment will be stationed in Hillsville. Talks follow the removal of the unit last fall. Greensburg barracks currently house the police and deployment is expected soon.

Atorney Young Logan Hillsville Greensburg

Lamison Woman Injured When Horse Runs Away

Mrs. Charles Lamison of County Line Street was thrown from a horse driven buggy on Mahoning Avenue when the horse bolted. She suffered several cuts to the head and a physician said she will be unable to go out for several days.

Mahoning Avenue Charles Lamison County Line Street

Larceny of a Calf Charged Before Alderman

A. Gellman was arrested on larceny charges after allegedly stealing a calf from Joe Caldwell. The hearing, set by Alderman Morrison, will proceed after bail was posted by the defendant.

A. Gellman Alderman Morrison Joe Caldwell

City Parks to Receive Flowers in Mahoningtown Westside and Croton

A street committee of councils appointed Coun cilmen Bleakley Rae and Shaffer to arrange purchases for planting flowers in Mahoningtown Westside and Croton avenue parks.

Mahoningtown Westside Croton Avenue Bleakley Rae and Shaffer

Accidents to Two Lall Children

The two year old daughter of George Stewart of Alborni Mills fell Tuesday and broke her right arm. The five year old son of Charles Schmid of Cascade street had a finger of his right hand caught in a wringer and badly crushed yesterday.

George Stewart Alborni Mills Charles Schmid Cascade Street

Judge Porter Approves Bridge Contract Start Monday

Judge Porter approved the contract with Reinforced Concrete Construction of Pittsburg for the Pittsburg street bridge. Bond equal to the bridge cost was approved. Work will start next Monday with piling driven from the old bridge and sidewalks kept open. Councils urged to act quickly on North street site proposals and Moody avenue exchange.

North Street Moody Avenue

Mrs J N Fallis Answers Last Call

Mrs Mary M Fallis wife of James N Fallis died Tuesday afternoon at 2 10 oclock after an eight week illness diagnosed as diphtheria She was a long time New Castle resident born in Nurey Ireland and married May 8 1873 Funeral at 10 am Thursday at the family residence with interment at Greenwood cemetery.

North Jefferson Street Mary M. Fallis James N. Fallis Nurey County Down Ireland John Mary Kernighan New York First Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery

West Siders in War With Dog Catcher

Jack Young and his assistant Curry clashed with about a dozen West Side residents on McCleary avenue. Shifty Hall was arrested for interfering with the dog catcher after gunplay erupted during efforts to seize one dog. Hall was fined $10 by Mayor Lusk.

Jack Young Curry West Side McCleary Avenue Shifty Hall Hall Young Lusk

Daredevil to Try English Channel Flight Today

Boulogne June 2 Arthur Seymour plans a bold attempt to cross the English Channel in an airplane if weather permits. All arrangements are ready and the outcome hinges on favorable conditions.

United Press Boulogne English Channel Arthur Seymour

Trespassers on Railroads Jailed in May

County commissioners report 47 men committed to jail for trespass on railroad property during May. The total jail time amounted to 242 days for one inmate.

Lake Shore railroad opens new mining and farming country

The Franklin and Clearfield division of the Lake Shore railroad is now in operation, opening up an entirely new rich mining and farming country.

Franklin and Clearfield Division The Lake Shore Railroad

Death Notices for Five Local Residents

Death notices list Mrs. James N. Fallis age 49 at 49 North Jefferson Street Mrs. Sophia Evans age 40 at 109 South Jefferson Street Archie Rankin age 41 in Sharon Mrs. Joseph Frey age 70 in Wayne Township and Mrs. Kate Hickson age ? at 109 West Lacock Street.

James N. Fallis North Jefferson Street Sophia Evans South Jefferson Street Archie Rankin Sharon Joseph Frey Wayne Township Kate Hickson West Lacock Street

Chamber of Commerce Receives Gift of Freight Rates Study

Secretary Callahan of the chamber received a copy of a detailed work on railroad freight rates and commerce by Lyman G. McPherson. Mr and Mrs Frank Gibson of Wampum visited Mr and Mrs Blaine Gibson of Lafayette Street on Thursday.

Callahan Chamber of Commerce Lyman G. McPherson Frank Gibson Wampum Blaine Gibson Lafayette Street

Pick Lee Fined $10 for Run-in with Dog Catcher

In police court Mayor Lusk fined Pick Lee $10 after Lee fought Dog Catcher Jack Young on Tuesday afternoon in Youngstown. Lee had just obtained a license for his six month old black pup and claimed he acted amid a sudden confrontation near Sherman hotel.

Pick Lee Lusk Jack Young Pick Youngstown Lee Sherman Hotel Young

Teachers of Martin Gantz School Banquet Plans

Teachers of the Martin Gantz school will hold a banquet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Cascade park dining room. After dinner they will attend a theatre party at the summer theatre.

Martin Gantz Cascade Park

Mrs Quinn Fractured Wrist After Park Street Car Fall

Mrs. Quinn of the Fifth ward fractured her wrist in a fall from a Cascade park street car while returning home late in the evening.

Ex Judge Wallace Leaves for Idaho to Seek Irrigation Lands

Ex judge William D Wallace of Wallace avenue has left for Chicago where he will join other lawyers and proceed to Idaho to look after the Buhl and Kimberly irrigation lands. He may be away some time and these lands may be sold to the government which desires ownership.

Wiliam D. Wallace Wallace Avenue Chicago Idaho Buhl and Kimberly

Beaver Falls Schools Plan Picnic at Cascade Park

Beaver Falls public school pupils will picnic at Cascade park tomorrow. Tickets for amusements have been issued and the excursion is expected to be one of the largest of the summer with neighboring Beaver Valley towns likely to join.

Beaver Falls Cascade Park Beaver Valley

McCluskey Joins Pennsylvania Railroad As Distributor

T. J. McCluskey formerly city hall janitor on the West Side has taken a new post with the Pennsylvania Railroad as distributor. He began his duties today.

T. J. McCluskey West Side City Hall Pennsylvania Railroad Mr. McCluskey

Auto Crash on Ray Street Injures Henry Macom

Henry Macom of Harlansburg was bruised when an auto driven by Fred Young collided with his buggy on Ray Street near Chestnut at 8 10 Tuesday evening. The buggy was wrecked and the horse fled. Macom was taken home for treatment and the car occupants stayed at the scene. Residents claim Ray Street is a speedway and demand enforcement after this first serious local crash in almost a year.

Henry Macom Harlansburg Ray Street Chestnut Brown Fred Young Macom Ray Chestnut Street Kerr Stitt

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American Tin Plate Co ALL New Castle Scioto C. E. Lamison J. N. Fallis West Siders City Dog Winternitz Wallace U. 8 May Bay M’cluskey Penna. CO
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