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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
1
A report notes that illicit notes or records were obtained through a fraud scheme centered in New Castle. Investigators are reviewing the documents and tracing the source of the forged materials. No arrests are listed in the readable excerpt.
Gibbs seeks to open judgment against N. N. Rodgers in a real estate fraud suit with P. W. Sprinkell, alleging Rodgers and Brown showed blue prints claiming only 3 acres mined though 11 acres were extracted. The case centers on a $250 note and total $2,710 in notes tied to a New Bedford coal property deal.
The Carnegie Steel Company reports all departments running at full capacity after furnace No 2 resumed blasting. The furnace employs over 400 workers and had been shut for refin ing and repairs. Friday is payday, with a large payroll anticipated.
Joe Miller was arrested last night for disorderly conduct on Scioto Street. He was fined $5 and ordered to pay court costs and ten days in jail this morning.
A burglar hit a North Hill home on Garfield and Highland, entering through a window frame and leaving with only a milk bottle. A gold watch and $40 were found in a bedroom but untouched. Police seek clues from the new method used.
The report notes 200 lives lost in an Italian earthquake. Details about the disaster are limited, with emphasis on the scale of casualties and the ongoing search for survivors. The language suggests a front Page notice style summary of a major natural disaster.
An earthquake struck Avellino and surrounding Campania towns causing massive damage and likely many deaths. King Victor Emmanuel and authorities rushed aid including tents and provisions. casualties feared high as residents shelter in fields.
Charles M. Schwab warns in London that unless Taft and American railways settle freight rates amicably, the nation will suffer. He cites curtailed railway construction and reduced steel mill work, urging wiser counsel and patriotism as eastern roads may follow the western example.
Flowers are planted today in the West side public park under the direction of street commissioner Bar teau. The park fence has been repainted and the lawn trimmed, giving the park a pleasing appearance to the public. Flowers in the Seventh ward park were set out earlier.
Sang Lee of Youngstown is charged with cruelty after allegedly pouring oil on a rat and burning it to death. The Humane Society helped secure the arrest in this case.
Berlin reports on June 7 that the Prussian diet approved at first reading a government bill to raise the Kaiser's annual allowance from 4 million to 4.875 million marks. Six Socialist members voted against. Herr Hoffmann denounced the Kaiser’s extravagance and urged tax money be spent on social legislation.
Judge Porter heard motions for new trials in the Igoe brothers v Hansen case and the A H Buchanan v Hanna and Broe matter. Igoe brothers seek 10 000 for nail machines left in the old tube mill plant sale. Earlier verdict awarded a little over one third.
A lone workman in Ne shannock creek beneath a new cement bridge has attracted many passersby. For two days he has been shoveling stones from the creek bed into a hole along the bridge pier, sparking curiosity about the purpose of the operation.
Lieutenant James B. Alcorn of Tinsley Kansas arrives in the city for Battery B annual reunion at Mt. Jackson Wednesday. He serves as coroner of Ed wards County Kansas and visits his niece Mrs. Jose Rice on North Street to renew acquaintances.
Edward J. Ryan, 37, died at his residence on 471 Pittsburg Street. The obituary notes his age and residence with no additional cause or funeral details provided.
John W. Waddington ex sheriff of Lawrence County petitions appeal against county auditors. He seeks $1065 jail fees though allowed $976, plus 8 and 9 commitment fees at $1 each. He contends $192 for laundry, 1167 prisoner days at 20 cents, and 40 days as peace conservator at $3 daily. Claims for Laura Wimer and Charles Wimner boarding 28 days at 50 cents, plus $220 for prisoners boarded by Ellwood City burgess, total $882.40 disallowed.
Judge Porter ordered a 30 cent daily rate to board prisoners in the county jail with 40 cents for those who work on roads, a 20 cent reduction from the former 50 cent fee. The change follows county commissioners’ petition amid evidence of lower rates in neighboring counties. The report also covers various civil cases and rulings, including new trials and rule actions, with references to the Pennsylvania Railroad case and the estate of Jane Weller.
Two stores on Washington Street were found with front doors unlocked last night, police were told by night officers. In the past week ten days, seven or eight have been found in this condition.
Two street viewing operations will occur today to establish a street and to establish a grade. One view on Pearl street to establish and or dain a street and another on South Mer cer street between Division and Sut ton streets to establish a grade.
Six aviators from the Wright team arrive to compete at the first licensed aviation meet in America. A Wright bi-plane car arrives at the Indianapolis speedway as winds favor early and late trials. Other entrants include Joseph Curzon with a Farman, M Marquett with a Marquett, and B Russell Shaw with a Shaw Curtiss bi-plane.
Boston June 7 Frank J Foster eastern representative for Traub Jewelry Manufacturing Co Detroit vanished May 12 after leaving $30000 in gold diamonds and jewelry in his hotel room Police suspect murder or amnesia hospital His mother Mrs E A Foster of Somerville N J leads search effort but remains hopeful he is safe or harmed only in memory loss.
Prof J C Bush of Connersville Ind unveils the aviator dance at the United Professional Teachers of Dancing convention in Chicago. The new style favors gliding over the floor with no hopping or sprinting, aiming for a cool, aerial feel as dancers seem not to touch the floor.
Handome orange and black pen nants advertising the Independence day celebration in this city have been secured by the Fourth of July committee for the automobile owners. They may be secured at the Fourth of July headquarters at East street and Neshannock avenue for $1 a pair. These are among the most attractive souvenirs for the occasion, and automobile owners will likely place them on their cars soon.
The annual Allen family reunion will be held Wednesday at Mercer. A number of local connection members are expected to attend, as well as Rev. and Mrs. J. Johnston.
Washington June 7 Representative Mann chairman of the inter state commerce committee moved to discharge the railroad bill from the speaker to conference with the senate. Lenroot objected as applause rang from the Democrats. The reading of the senate substitute began and factions flooded the chamber before members drifted away to cloak rooms. Continued on Page Eight.
New Castle plays grounds association won permission to use the Lincoln Garfield school yard in the Fifth ward as a public playground. The association will cover attendants and maintenance, while Mrs. E E Seavey and Mrs C J Kirk urged daily physical training in schools. The district referred the matter to the textbook committee.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress outlining the railway rate dispute. He recommends the provision granting the inter state commerce commission power to suspend increased railroad rates become effective upon passage, following hours of White House conferences with Representative Mann and Senator Crane.
The East Side girls held a marshmallow roast Monday evening at Miss Mary Warnock's residence on Superior Street. Attendees reported a delightful time and enjoyable company throughout the gathering.
Street committee approved moving the Trimble house on Neshannock avenue to clear space for a new bridge approach over the Neshannock at North street. J J Miller won the contract for moving the house for 125 dollars. work to start soon.
Union Telephone Company manager Crichton told The News on Tuesday there has been no increase in rates and none planned. He says rumors among subscribers are unfounded and no word of a rate hike has been received.
Eight year old Johnnie Coyne confessed to stealing $20 from Aunt Lizzie Bizer’s cash drawer to buy new clothes for his sister Agnes. He said the funds were all spent on her dresses and shoes, and he was taken into custody after detectives questioned him.
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