11 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
1
Premier Root says he is not alarmed by the current situation in Dodge and expects no immediate crisis. He cites steady progress and urges calm while officials monitor developments.
Reports from Seattle London and Washington discuss anti-American agitation in Japan and potential diplomatic strain. The State Department warns against sensational yellow press, while Japan’s responses to San Francisco incidents and immigration limits are debated amid political maneuvering.
For Western Pennsylvania fair tonight and Wednesday with a few showers this afternoon or tonight along Lake Erie.
City officials led by Mayor Hainer and the police chief pledge strict enforcement of dog-muzzling rules and arrest powers. The move aims to curb vicious dogs running at large after recent attacks, with patrol wagon use during arrests and intensified weekend cleanup.
On Monday the council introduced an ordinance to raise the mayor’s salary to 2000 dollars a year. Contracts exceeding 28000 dollars for city work were awarded. The mayor and police force were ordered to enforce dog muzzling in July and August. The city electrician was placed in charge of the fire alarm system except box locations. A resolution authorizing the county detective to assist police in enforcing city laws was adopted. Forty additional arc lights were approved, and the police department received a pay increase.
Paris reports William E. Corey president of United States Steel declines to discuss resignation rumors linked to his marriage to actress Mabelle Gilman. He says no word from America and plans to return to the United States in July. Dublin notes Corey seeking an Irish castle residence with options Garbally Hall Galway or Dalgin Park Mayo, under commission of architect Mr. Fuller.
Harry Orchard testifies in San Francisco bombing case and says he has “got religion” after imprisonment. He claims Bible study gave him courage to confess, denies coaching by McPartland, and recounts finances with Haywood, Pettibone, and others while declining precise dates or purchases.
Archie Allen, a shipping clerk for New Castle Nation, was injured Monday in the ship ping room when large scissors hanging on a nail slipped and pierced his leg above the knee. The wound bled heavily and required a physician. he will be unable to work for some time.
P. J. Brennan a well known figure in Western Pennsylvania horse racing was shot and slightly wounded Monday evening in a Braddock saloon by John Bonner a former friend from Homestead. Brennan's condition is not serious and he remains a recognized figure among local horsemen. The case references the Sheep Hill family dispute which surfaced in the Shearer versus Young court action.
New Castle board members heard details for a proposed high school with 50 to 60 rooms and 1,000 pupil capacity, costing around 200000 to 250000 and lasting twenty years. They plan to tour up to date schools within a few hundred miles to guide architectural plans and will appoint a committee including Superintendent Kimes and Principal Dixon to study modern facilities.
Alderman Green set Saturday for a preliminary hearing in the Rosario Sergi case charged with the murder of Tony Conti in Hillsville. A large list of witnesses is to testify. Sergi, wounded by Conti, is improving in county jail and may attend. The dispute centers on who owned the knife used, with testimonies about a razor and a found blade.
City council approves higher salary for the incoming mayor, set to take effect next May. The action offsets cost of living and seeks to attract qualified leadership.
A city ordinance introduced by Cukerbraum aims to raise the mayor's salary to $2,000 a year. The measure, now with the finance committee, evolved from $2,500 after opposition, with only Lusk dissenting against any increase beyond $1,500. Supporters say $2,000 offers a better incentive to attract qualified leaders.
A group named Black Hand Hot 15 faces court on Monday afternoon with unclear charges and limited details available. observers await further clarity on the case and related proceedings.
Guardian McMillin seeks to invest 10000 while Attorney Wilkison moves to quash charges against Jim Racca Felice Racca Rocco Rocco Frank Caluti and Dominick Burtli for alleged Black Hand acts and related robbery counts on technical grounds Arguments will be heard before trial as C W Fenton petitions to revoke guardian appointment for Joseph and Bertha Riley minor children of Annie Davis deceased with an estate around 6000 and annual income about 900 Continued on Page Eight.
The Mayflower ferrying President Roosevelt and party from the Jamestown Exposition arrived at the Washington Dulles pier at 6 o clock this morning.
Death notices for Elizabeth Manning 82 of 75 Raymond Street Lilly E. Boren and Catherine Malone 84 of 123 oe Avenue and Ant Pimbos 4 weeks old of 78 Race Street reported in Steubenville Ohio records.
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