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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
The bitter Youngstown contest ends with both wets and drys claiming strength on the eve of the vote. Women prepare to work at polls tomorrow as a large parade features men women and children carrying banners for the dry side. Billy Sunday is highlighted as a potential influence in the outcome.
The Ministerial Association of Lawrence County Pa expresses support for the temperance effort in Mahoning County Ohio. It pledges prayers and fullest backing to defeat the liquor traffic in the county election and aid the temperance forces.
Warrants were issued for 115 men charged with illegally registering in the local option fight in New Castle. The dry and wet factions traded tactics as the election nears, including widespread newspaper advertising and photographs of vacant properties to sway public opinion. The battle ends at the polls tomorrow with both sides claiming victory.
Ellwood City June 8 The automobile of Dr C M Iseman of Lawrence avenue was badly damaged in mud on a corner Tuesday morning The machine skidded struck the curbing tore off the front wheel and caused other damages Dr Iseman remained in the seat and was not injured
Guy Sapiesesma of South Jeffer son street resisted surrendering his dog to Dog Catcher Young early Tuesday. He was placed under arrest on a disorderly conduct charge after the incident and discharged at a hearing before Mayor Tauxk.
The school board did not elect any supernumeraries last night and did not recommend any. Debate centered on pupil teachers with supporters citing instructional benefits and past promotions, while opponents argued against hiring and questioned the need for extra staff. The board ultimately re elected Miss Sarah Madge at last year’s salary.
At last night’s board meeting Miss Carrie Jeffery principal of Croton school and Miss Dart of Oak street saw salaries rise from 100 to 110 dollars a month for the coming term. The teachers' committee had recommended the increase and the motion passed unanimously.
Charles Park resigns as high constable. Judge Porter appoints W. R. Kerr to fill the vacancy after a citizen petition.
City Treasurer Charles Duff conducted sales of properties with unpaid city taxes. All remaining properties not sold on Monday will go to auction on August 2.
A $750 gift was presented to Rev. Scullin of St Stephen’s church in Niles on Sunday to mark the twentieth anniversary of his tenure as pastor.
A court issued opinions in a range of cases, addressing various legal questions. The decisions reflect the court’s interpretation of statutes and civil procedure, with rulings spanning multiple docket numbers and parties.
Judge Porter refused to strike off a non-suit in Dr. John Foster versus New Castle Box Co. Dr. Foster sued for 100 dollars for services by a company employee who was injured. The court also ordered judgment for 472 dollars against Contractors & Railway Supply Co. Wirsing vs Pulaski Hotel case saw curtilage limits discharged. Wirsing seeks 2270 dollars for hotel plans. Grigsby executrix vs McCune: rule to open judgment set absolute on condition defendant defense is allowed. Continued on Page Two.
Two strike breaking plumbers from New York were escorted to Trades Assembly hall, then mobbed on Washington street near Apple alley as officers held the crowd at mercer street. One attacker fled. another was dragged into custody by Officer Shuler. The strikers vow to prosecute for rioting. Continued on Fourth Page.
Scott McCaslin risked his life to pull two young boys and a stuck express wagon off a limestone company track just as an engine approached. He acted on Ray street at a donkey track crossing and saved the siblings ages four and two. their names were not learned.
Ellwood City reacts as Standard Steel Forge buys six acres from Peerless Glass for 13 000 dollars. The plan calls for razing the old factory and building a large extension to the forge works, seen as a major industrial boon since the Shelby mills.
A new trial motion was argued in Wesley McMillin versus Charles H Johnson over a 500 reward for capturing a quarry employee wanted for felonious shooting near Wampum. The jury sided with McMillin but others claim a share. Johnson delays payment until entitlement is settled. other motions include S M Buchananan v J C M Johnson and Charles Studebaker v Shelby Steel Tube Co.
Philadelphia June 8 The advance sale of seats for the Stanley Ketchell Jack OBrien six round bout at the National Club tomorrow night is not as large as the Ketchell Johnson fight but promoters expect a good gate by fight time.
Death records list Joseph Beck age 70 in Butler county Mrs Mary J Marshall age 66 of Shar on Mary Rezek six weeks of 16 Bridge street George Clout age 30 of 717 Pennsylvania avenue Infant Short age unknown at 104 Richelieu avenue All listings note deceased individuals with addresses and ages for local obituaries.
Thomas Shingledecker, formerly of New Castle now in McKees Rocks, greeted friends today. He pioneered display advertising in a newspaper during a New Castle city controller campaign, losing by thirty nine votes. He later served as health officer for about a year and a half before resigning to work as a contracting bricklayer.
Thomas Taylor a 12 year old boy on English avenue was running on Monday evening when he ran into a sharp scythe. He suffered terrible cuts to his left foot and was taken to New Castle hospital about 11 30. Doctors feared he may lose the use of his foot.
Joseph Beck 70, longtime molder in this city, died Monday at his Harrisville home after a lengthy illness of asthma. He lived in the city most of his life, prominent in St. Joseph's Church, survived by wife Eliza McGonnell. Remains to be taken to St. Joseph's Church for 10:30 a.m. high mass, burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
North hill residents on a band wagon for a Battery B reunion on Mt Jackson faced a frightening start when four horses bolted down Jefferson street hill and only after passing the South Jefferson street bridge were they brought under control by driver George Lakey. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Eichbaum Butler Cooper Camblin Kelley and William Officer along with others.
A man believed to be a tramp attempted to entice Boyd Stankard, grandson of Rev. H. S. Boyd, to go with him on Mulberry street Monday evening. The boy screamed and two neighbor women appeared, causing the man to flee. The child’s home is in Hickory township and he was badly frightened.
R. N. Miles C. A. Reed and W. L. Campbell have gone to Atlantic City for the annual American Medical Association meeting this week. S. W. Perry is in attendance and L. W. Wilson plans to depart today for remaining sessions.
Delegates from the Pacific coast and other western points are arriving for the 36th annual conference of Charities and Corrections, which opens its sessions in Buffalo tomorrow.
A fire early today destroyed the Decatur Cereal company plant in Springfield Illinois causing a property loss of 500000 dollars and one death.
President Taft gives Gompers personal letters of introduction to American ambassadors for his upcoming European trip to probe labor conditions. Gompers thanks the White House at a DC farewell. He also criticizes Justice Gould over an injunction in the Buck’s Stove case, arguing martial law limits free speech.
The No. 4 well in the Blair Campbell field near Leesburg has been producing for several days and is described as among the best in the region. Five wells are active in the field with Nos. 1 and 2 in Campbell and Nos. 2 3 and 4 in Blair pumping. the latest No. 4 is said to surpass earlier wells.
Residents note a sequence of rain on Tuesdays over the past 14 weeks, with one observer claiming rain occurred on nearly every Tuesday this year aside from two exceptions. The chatter centers on this curious Tuesday rainfall streak and its apparent persistence in the vicinity.
The New Castle Grocers' association will meet at headquarters on Neshannock avenue this evening to finalize arrangements for the June 24 outing at Cascade Park. Committees will be appointed and all program details completed.
Westminster notes a busy graduation week with College Board meeting and alumni banquet on Wednesday. The Phil society won the inter-society contest by ten points. Wednesday’s schedule includes senior reunion and alumni events, art exhibit, and class night play along with music recitals and department gatherings.
The Ministerial association held its final meeting of the year Monday morning, adopting a revised constitution. The season will close with a banquet this evening at the YMCA building.
Beulah Brosius aged five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Brosius of Cortland Ohio, was kicked in the face by a horse while closing a gate. She is in serious condition and had completed her task before informing her parents.
Croton Ave teachers were not elected as the school board postponed voting after a dispute between the teachers and janitor Bay. Charles G. Martin will investigate and determine who is sustained, with a list of recommended hires and a plan for public inquiry rejected by the teachers and principal.
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