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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
1
A state bill by Representative Walton aims to allow third class cities to re district wards. After passage in both chambers the measure goes to the governor for signing. It creates a three person commission to redraw wards on census cycles with council approval needed.
A woman sought help to find her brother after a buggy and horse went home empty. Police pursued a night search but found no trace until morning when the missing man was discovered in the city police station awaiting alderman trial, having been taken into custody by a detective on the interurban.
Herman s, aged 14, was sent from Geneva to Joliet to serve life for the murder of Mrs. Maud Sleep and her two children, ages 2 and 4. The judge urged the boy to feel remorse, noting the sentence would last for life.
The boys orchestra under Prof. Edward Kurtz is postponed indefinitely due to Lawrence County Sunday School Association meetings. The YMCA gym concert was set for Thursday evening with many tickets sold. those tickets will be honored at a future date to be announced.
Wampum Pennsylvania June 3 193- The school board took an option on the Cunningham Point property for a new building at 2000 dollars. Board members Majors Aley Milner Gray Miller and others renew talks on site and upcoming fall director elections. Teachers named Principal J C Syling assistant W A Brown plus four instructors with salary increases. Council terms spark uncertainty over length of service for two members.
Eugene Sullivan of State street explained to the fire chief that a slip on a telephone pole caused an open fire alarm lever to be struck. An alarm came from box 66 but no fire was found. Sullivan claimed no intent to alarm and was told to explain before the mayor as officials warn against repeated false alarms.
The Women’s Presbyterian Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church will hold its annual convention in New Brighton on June 12. It is expected a large number of delegates will attend, including representatives from several city societies.
The Italian band of Ellwood provided music for Memorial Day activities with excellent rendering. Jerry Pacielle serves as president of the Italian lodge in Ellwood.
George W. Johnston, receiver for New Castle Stamping, confirmed the sale of the plant to Edward King for 350 dollars with about 200000 dollars in indebtedness. Judge Porter set a ten day window for exceptions and absolute confirmation if none filed. Other estate actions include guardianships and real estate sales for multiple estates and a borough incorporation proof of publication.
Diver Coates conducts extensive night and day reconstruction of the washed out main sanitary sewer near the stove foundry after the flood. Work includes underwater support structures and sewer laying, a large but essential task.
A Mt Sokul landslide in Saratov Russia buried two hundred houses and left thousands of families homeless. Rescue teams searched debris as residents faced displacement and the scale of damage unfolded. Authorities assessed causes and initial evacuation measures.
Douglas Arizona June 3 The Sonora rebels abort their plan to drop bombs on federal positions near Guaymas due to an antiquated plane lacking lift to 3500 feet. The aviator’s weight and lack of suitable volunteers stop the raid as federals and Constitutionalists clash within five miles of the city and ammunition runs low.
Judge Porter appoints Harry M. Hamilton and T. P. Offutt as auditors to examine the New Castle school district accounts for the past year. They will start around July 1 and finish as soon as possible. O. J. Riddle seeks rule on Seth Ely et al for ejectment over a two acre tract. Sarah A. Hazen estate sale return filed. Alias subpoena issued in Elizabeth De Conio v Dominico De Conio. In John A. Thompson partition Mary Thompson bids 3,973 and J Homer Thompson bids mine for a Hickory township farm.
Bluefield W Va June 3 The town of Jaeger ten miles from here was wiped out by fire early this morning. Loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. The town has about 500 inhabitants and reports say every store and almost every dwelling was burned.
Death notices list William Kline aged 62 of the city. Also mentioned are Mrs Lillian Bedell and Nellie BK Leslick aged 18 of Youngstown and 21 Bluff Street. Gideon K Detwiler aged 47 of Mercer County. John Bingo aged 6 days of Chewton.
Harrisburg June 3. By a 147 to 14 vote the Pennsylvania House passed the Clark third class city commission bill. Approved by the Senate, it awaits Governor Tener’s signature. Beginning 1914 cities will switch from council form to a five member at large commission headed departments. Mayors serving to 1915 or 1916 stay in office.
A Westminster College freshman Edward Stranagan injured in a Monday evening wrestling match on campus. He tripped during the playful bout and a fall fractured his right leg between knee and ankle. Several students involved were said to be nearby.
Dr. Friedmann, discoverer of an anti tuberculosis turtle vaccine, addressed the New York board of health with vaccine samples asking for the ban to be lifted. He plans a plea to the Academy of Medicine tonight.
In Perry township second district W R Hunter resigns as registering assessor and Judge Porter names S W Guy to fill the vacancy. A T Eckles also resigns as constable of Union township.
Judge Porter delivered several opinions on Monday afternoon ruling motions for judgment notwithstanding verdicts in multiple damage suits against the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Co. Outcomes include $4,801.83 and $3,200 in Irwin cases, $3,000 in Masso case, and various other verdicts and rulings in suits over injuries and property claims in the New Castle area.
City controller Hughes paid $850 to R. W. Pratt of Cleveland to investigate flood conditions and present a report. He completed the report and presented it to councils weeks ago. Pamplona Spain June 3 heavy destruction from floods in Navarre Elizondo four drowned and more deaths from drowning or exposure reported.
Inspectors Maher and Botham did not appear for the first precinct of the Sixth Ward delaying opening until 10.00 am. Voters who arrived early were turned away. By noon only 52 of 300 votes had been cast. A delay also affected the first precinct of the Second Ward on East Street.
H. C. Ogden of Wheeling West Virginia has bought a controlling stake in the New Castle Herald. He visited The News and discussed newspaper matters warmly expressing admiration for New Castle. He will not reside locally but will stay connected with his interests.
The Gardner avenue foot bridge will be open tomorrow with electric lights being installed today. Crews expect the bridge to be completed and ready for use by tomorrow.
Fort Worth Texas with a population around 73 000 operated a municipal electric plant for street lighting for years but chose to abandon it and buy current from a private firm about a year ago Officials report the city doubled lighting efficiency and extended coverage without raising costs In 1911 946 lights were in use and in 1912 the total rose to about 1 85 0 with 75 percent higher efficiency The 1912 current cost rose only 238 25 over 1911 despite nearly double the lights and greater candlepower John F Grant city light commissioner supplied the comparative figures noting lower overall expenditures after privatization
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