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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
1
Official reports confirm the British cruiser Hampshire was sunk off the Orkney Islands while carrying Lord Kitchener and his staff to Russia. Four boats were seen leaving the vessel and a search for survivors continues with little hope.
Six people including three men and three women faced hearings before Alderman Mantz on liquor license charges. They were held for court in $1,000 bail each. Witness James Demarco testified about purchases at Elizabeth Panella’s establishment near Bank Street.
First reports place sixty dead after the Northern Arkansas tornado yesterday with 100 to 150 injured. Judsonia, a small village, is described as virtually wiped out with 25 to 30 bodies recovered from ruins.
City council and board of commissioners held an informal meeting to decide on claims for damages from the Grant street bridge project and grade raise. Mrs Becker offered to align her building with the new grade in lieu of damages. John W Knox will have a further conference next Friday with Mr Knox present. County and city officials attended including City Solicitor Gardner and County Engineer Gilkey.
Representatives from Ohio and Western Pennsylvania independent telephone companies met at the Fountain Inn for instruction in a new code adopted by the Ohio State Independent Telephone Company. W H Hays and Union Telephone officials attended with operators from more than twenty cities. meetings continue across Pennsylvania.
Lawyers plan a picnic at the Country Club grounds on June 29 featuring a ball game between the Sore Heads and the Swelled Heads. The Sore Heads are veterans of political defeats while the Swelled Heads include victors and those new to the arena. Events include foot races horseshoe pitching and a ball throwing contest for the ladies. The organizing committee includes Attorneys Drake Edwin Logan and W.
Representatives of the Burch Directory Company began compiling data for a new New Castle directory. The crew arrived yesterday and started today with a full team to gather information, taking weeks. The directory may not be ready until late summer, and could yield figures aiding the year’s census estimate of at least 45 000 for New Castle, reflecting a population boost this year.
John Watt died at Shenango Valley hospital after a Saturday night burn incident at the Lawrence Ice and Storage plant. Watt, a Sheep Hill resident not employed by the firm, suffered extensive scald injuries and died around 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements to be announced. body taken to D. M. Ritchie undertakers.
The piece notes a concerted effort to remove Hughes from consideration as Roosevelt and a jurist face a bipartisan clash. It mentions three cornered campaigns and favorite sons unable to deliver delegates against Hughes amid multiple pow wows.
Chicago reports a final effort to pair Justice Hughes with Col Theodore Roosevelt amid alliance talks among favorite sons. A general conference is planned by Thursday to decide a candidate acceptable to Roosevelt, with several contenders unable to transfer pledged votes despite canvassing supporters. Senator Borah says the fight aims to avoid burial without ceremony as managers weigh options.
Yuan Shi Kai, president of the republic of China, died in Pekin on Monday. He had led the Chinese government since Oct. 10, 1913, succeeding Sun Yat Sen who served a brief period. His death leaves China without a head of government.
Judge Emery grants Lee L. Shira a divorce from Bessie L. Shira on adultery grounds. Married November 21, 1908, separated October 31, 1915. Complaint states Bessie lived with Charles Baldwin as his wife for a long period at 1841 East Fortieth Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
Chicago dispatch reports Charles E. Hughes poised for the Republican nomination barring unforeseen events. Theodore Roosevelt may be named by Progressives if their delegates stay out of control, with Johnson and Murdock blocking any Roosevelt compromise. Also noted is Effie Butz winning a University of Wisconsin scholarship through the Brashear commission.
Louis Witte's slayer, Lyons, faces a murder indictment. The case names Lyons as the principal accused in the death of Louis Witte, with formal charges filed in the local court.
Amos 8 Lyons alias J S Lane is indicted for the murder of Louis Witte of Ellwood City. He faces charges of felonious assault and battery on Albert Gasser. Other grand jury returns include larceny bucket shop and bastardy cases with true bills and costs ordered. The Lyons case heads to trial next week as the first for the court.
The state health law requires health certificates for employees of hotels, restaurants and public eating places. Over 600 workers are covered and examined by city physicians to prevent contagious diseases from affecting food service and lodging operations. Proprietors and staff cooperate, ensuring proper health standards for those serving the public.
Attorney J. W. Cunningham was appointed master by Judge Emery to day in the divorce case of S. North Monroe against Elizabeth G. Monroe. Attorney B. A. Winternitz was named as master in the case of Stella Cracinawicz against Michael Oracina wicz. Alias subpoenas were granted in the cases of Francesco Calapietro against Maria Calapietro, Angelino Genelli against Vincenzo Genelli, Eva Ulrich against John Ulrich.
Four Westminster College players and John Allen narrowly escaped serious harm when their Ford left the road near Mercer. J. Waldron Coulter and Robert Smith were hospitalized with serious head and other injuries. E. E. Mercer was bruised but able to travel. The accident left the fate of remaining games uncertain.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese Premier Okuma shot and assassination alleged. The note cites a severe incident affecting Japan's leadership and potential political repercussions locally and abroad.
Leah A Euwer was granted a divorce from Harry G Euwer by Judge Emery this morning on the ground of desertion. The couple married in June 1900 and lived together until April 1911.
Obituary brief lists William James Verner 75 of North Mill Street. Harry Hoffmaster 48 of Youngstown. John Watt of Sheephill. Fiore Sforza 41 of 405 Duquesne Street. Anna Armando 5 of 10 West Luton Street. Benjamin N. Hackett 24 of 1818 West Washington Street.
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