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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
10
Es Stuart nominated for governor at Republican state convention amid confusion and shuffled names. Report notes unclear roles for Lee, Tallon, and Stacy Murray Stang, with several attendees and officials referenced in a disorderly announcement.
In Harrisburg a heated Republican state convention centered on the gubernatorial nomination. Penrose, a delegate, sparked disruption as factions clashed over candidates, with Olmsted presiding briefly. McKinley and Wilson-Gorman repeal era references framed the party’s past and present.
The convention proceedings show W M Brown of Lawrence County nominated by a committee for governor. Despite prior arrangements and a prepared resolutions committee, Brown’s nomination was not recorded as accepted, with Falts supporting Brown's candidacy.
A report notes Warren of Iiaaka and Watres of Hetantion Asia as candidates in the race for lieutenant governor. The filing highlights their roles and the political context as the election approaches.
A garbled report from the state convention names New Castle candidate as the first presented figure. The text mentions Mosars, Ranay, GW Ces, and Teobert at a college city, with errors indicating disrupted county and state procedures and a reference to an administrative setup.
Pennsylvania Republicans outline policy principles for the 1906 convention. They praise corporate managers while criticizing abuses, call for unity under President Roosevelt, applaud anti trust and railroad regulation, and push nationwide inter state trade control with strong enforcement. They condemn immigration excesses and advocate protection of American industry and workers.
Interstate Commerce coal hearing exposed William Glasgow Jr and agents grilling Harry Boyer over racketeering from coal firms. Boyer admitted receiving payments from Craft, Dunkirk, Clearfield, Grampion, and Smith and Turner coal companies, totaling thousands of dollars via envelopes as tonnage kickbacks to fuel Pennsylvania engine operations.
Frank Williams a leading merchant of New Wilmington plans two new modern houses in the town. He will lease his present home and arrange for construction, with Westminster and Morton named in local notices. The article mentions other houses and lingering plans amid town activity.
Teac hers elected at New Wilmington include Principal Cantainian who led the school schedule. Frank Sowasl was chosen principal, with other teachers named in the list. The article notes this was a continuation of the previous regime with one exception.
Marty Parsons aged 18, a brakeman for United Battery and Ghigo railroad, died after both legs were severed by a passing car at a junction. He was struck while walking near a candy stand on a New Street avenue, with witnesses noting a brief struggle before the fatal injury. His parents and community mourn his loss as investigators review the accident details.
M Della Crowther and her sister Mrs Pina Maloney woke to a burglar in their bedroom around 2 AM on South Mill Street. Crowther seized a poker, screamed, and the intruder fled downstairs as neighbors were alerted. Police have been notified.
London June reports say King Edward intends to host a dinner on June 12 during Whitelaw Reid’s visit, with Mr and Mrs Lanworth and allied loyalists present. The event promises to be the season’s most notable affair.
Willian Nem, owner of a grocer shop, received a diamond as a gift from his wife and sister Miss Elizabeth Nett. Nett found the diamond on the dinner table and Nem was astonished by the unexpected present. The event occurred around his birthday anniversary, prompting his reminder of the long-lost gem.
The Pennsy bethie farm near Weldbesiday changes hands after a sale at the Coibbari Store. New owners plan to operate the property, with mortgages and liens noted, while prior debts and lumber purchases are referenced. The sale involves a team of horses and a payroll of local workers as part of ongoing farm operations. The deal proceeds amid questions about future management and timing.
A local report notes deaths from cholera infantum in the city this year with several cases near the Catholic church area. Details are fragmented but indicate infant mortality linked to the illness and a concern for public health.
A garbled tale recounts an Italian born Miss seeking a lost trinket and gaining access to Pope Pius. The piece names various figures and locations in a diary like narrative with mixed names and places, reflecting a sensational fantasia rather than verifiable events.
A chaotic item notes Chicago Packers inviting a visit from city commissioners. It mentions Wilson, Neil, and a financial dispute over payments and claims of newspaper establishment ties and a contested system, with a debate over who bears responsibility for costs and a potential reading of the commission.
The jury reviewed hazardous bridges on South Jefferson and Socurin street over the same stream and urged repairs to the bridge at Limil and Wiclshure. Court house and jail façades received general repairs and outside repainting. Interior updates included fresh furnishings, library books, and office improvements at the clerk and auditor’s offices.
Citizens flock to clerk offices as June marriage licenses go on demand with a bargain-counter feel. Officials report a surge of young couples seeking quick approvals amid crowded counters and procedural adjustments at district offices.
In a Westin Vermont case, Mrs Kurtz was awarded a one third share of her late husband's estate under intestate succession rules. The court determined she held the rightful portion while the remaining proceeds were allocated to other heirs as defined by law.
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