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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

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Debate Challenge Hits Socialist Debate in Western Pennsylvania

J S Crawford, brother of South Dakota Senator Joe Crawford, arrives in New Castle and challenges Debs and Seidel to a public debate on Socialism at Cascade Park during the Western Pennsylvania Socialist outing. He spares few details, aiming to expose socialist influence and urging a mostly Socialist audience.

J. S. Crawford Iowa Treasury Department Washington New Castle Eugene V. Debs Emil Seidel Cascade Park Western Pennsylvania Walter Tyler Debs Seidel Crawford Socialist Party Reading Wilkes-Barre Joe Crawford United States South Dakota

Debaters Gather for Gene V Debs Park Debate

A public event is planned at a park on June 22 featuring Gene V Debs in a debate setup. Organizers invite local residents to attend and discuss political issues of the era.

George Zannizer 10 Undergo Operation

George Zahnizer a well known civil engineer was taken to Sewickley General Hospital this morning for treatment of blood poisoning in his hand. He had ignored a minor injury until swelling and infection developed and a local surgeon confirmed blood poisoning. He was to speak to the Gary school board tonight but will delay until he can attend.

George Zahnizer Sewickley General Hospital Cie Nan Ccal Zahnizer Gary New Castle

Two Draw Co Jail Sentences Today

James Donegan and Ed Hagan were arrested for drunkenness and refusing to go home when offered by an officer. They were fined $2 or ten days in county jail after a morning appearance before the mayor. fines were not paid.

James Donegan Ed Hagan

Kane Sues Rail Company for 20000 Damages

Mary J. Kane, through her attorneys, sues Mahoning and Shenango Valley Street Railway Co. for 20000 in damages after a car bound for Youngstown left the rails at Washington and Beaver streets and hit a telephone pole. The Sept 16 1911 crash left her unconscious and an invalid. Attorneys Thomas and Rody Marshall and R. K. Aiken represent the plaintiff.

Mary J. Kane Mahoning and Shenango Valley Street Railway Company Youngstown Washington and Beaver Streets Miss Kane Thomas and Rody Marshall R. K. Aiken

Assessments Remain Largely Steady in New Castle

New Castle board of city assessors completes triennial real estate valuations in the Sixth ward and part of the First ward. Few changes from three years ago, with most properties kept near prior figures. Tax assessments for the next three years will be based on these valuations as workers proceed to the Second ward.

New Castle Board of City Assessors Board of Assessors

Former Epworth M E Church pastors wed at Bemus Point

Mr and Mrs R M Hainer report a quiet Tuesday wedding at Bishop Berry's summer home Bemus Point Lake Chautauqua uniting Mrs Mayme Rice Panama N Y and Rev J C MacDonald Meadville. Rev MacDonald district superintendent of Meadville district was formerly Epworth M E pastor here. Mrs MacDonald was a deaconess with Epworth church during his pastorate. She evangelized in Wine conference this winter. They will live in Meadville.

R. M. Hainer Joseph F. Berry Bemus Point Lake Chautauqua Mayme Rice Panama J. C. MacDonald Meadville MacDonald Epworth M. E Epworth Church New Castle

Church League Officials Meet to Organize Friday

An important meeting of the Church league will be held at the Y M C A at 8 o clock Friday evening. At this time the league will be organized. Only players being members of churches will be permitted to play.

Church League

Suit to recover 909.43 over Illinois judgment

George L. Taylor sues in Lawrence county court to recover 909.43 plus interest from a 1906 loan to Julia A. McKee as administrator of William R. McKee estate. He notes a prior Livingston county circuit court judgment and states no settlement occurred before McKee died on February 26, 1911.

Circuit Court Livingston County Ill George L. Taylor Lawrence County Julia A. McKee William R. McKee Edward O'Brien Illinois W. R. McKee Mr. Taylor

K of P Team Reorganizes for 1912 Ball Club

At a New Castle Lodge meeting the K of P decided to form a 1912 ball club composed only of K of P members. A committee will recruit from other city lodges and invite out of town members to join. Tryouts set for June 12 at 6 30 p m on Third U grounds with Gas Co. club.

New Castle Lodge K. of P Harry J. Moore Bell Gas Co Wee U. Grounds East Washington Street

Mayor Banishes Hagan From City

William Hagan was arrested on drunkenness charges and brought before the mayor for a hearing. He was ordered to leave town within one hour and promised to use the 60 minutes to depart the city.

William Hagan

Ailey Admitted to Law Bar Following Studies

Ailey was admitted to practice at the Lawrence County bar Monday afternoon after a petition by his brother Clyde V. Ailey. He studied two years with his brother, two years at the University of Michigan, and one year at the University of Pittsburgh, where he will graduate on June 19.

Ailey Lawrence County Clyde V. Ailey University of Michigan Unversity of Pittsburg

Mayor Hears 640 Police Cases In Six Months

Mayor Tyler has presided over 640 police cases and arrests in over six months in office. Most cases involve minor offenses with a few serious charges.

Tyler

Wyman Made Night Lieutenant Appointments Confirmed

Select council last night received the mayor's list of police force appointments with George Wyman as night lieutenant, Ben Augustine and Joseph Barber as patrolmen, and N. Fulkerson as patrol driver. The votes were unanimous, while Councilman Collins protested and sought to force council confirmation of the mayor's picks and the Sanitary committee. Chairman Dickson ruled Collins out of order in each case, and the appointments were laid over as usual.

Select Council George Wyman Ben Augustine Joseph Barber N. Fulkerson Collins Collings Dickson Mr. Collins

Tidd Fined By Mayor For Health Ordinance Violation

William Tidd was arrested on a health ordinance warrant and pleaded guilty. The mayor fined Tidd $50 and costs totaling about $54, which he paid without protest. The case involved a peculiar offense linked to property on the Westside and included an order to abolish a cess pool on his property.

William Tidd Tidd Westside

Bloodhounds chase killer of eight in Villisca

Bloodhounds tracked the murderer of six Moore family members and two Stillinger girls to a bloodied handkerchief found seven miles southwest of Villisca Iowa. Fingerprints from the bloody axe were sent to experts as thousands of strangers packed the town. Four negroes who slept near the murder site vanished and state troops guard the Moore home and morgue awaiting inquest.

Villisca Moore Stillinger Here

Writ Issued in Suit Against Good Brothers for Garnishment

A writ of attachment is issued by the court against F. F. Good and David Good in the case of Anton Hansen for 149.20 dollars. The plaintiff also seeks garnishment of David Good's wages at the American Sheet and Tin Plate company plant.

F. F. Good David Good Anton Hansen American Sheet and Tin Plate Company

Divorce case names Lytle couple seeks testimony

Judge Porter appointed Clyde Gibson as master to take testimony in the divorce suit of George A. Lytle against Ellen Lytle. Proceedings were ordered yesterday to collect evidence for the case.

George A. Lytle Ellen Lytle Porter Clyde Gibson

Fireworks Subscription Starts in Youngstown for Safe Fourth

A new subscription initiative begins in Youngstown to provide a safe and sane Fourth of July fireworks display. Community organizers aim to reduce unsafe practices by supplying regulated pyrotechnics and guiding residents on proper handling.

Youngstown

Death Record Notice for Janet A Lewis and Mrs John Drake

Janet Ann Lewis aged 17 of 409 Waldo Street is listed in a death record. Mrs John Drake aged 52 from Shenango township is also recorded in the notice.

Janet Ann Lewis Waldo Street John Drake Shenango Township

Fannie Kelly Convicted In Liquor Without License Trial

In a Pennsylvania court session, Fannie Kelly was found guilty of selling liquor without a license. Her husband Harry Kelly testified he directed her to serve a drink with a note. Defense argued she acted under his control. jurors disagreed and returned a guilty verdict.

Mark Preston Frank Hockenbury Clyde Lower Thomas W. Dickey J. W. Quigley The Commonwealth Fannie Kelly Harry Kelly Charles R. Davis W. S. Reynolds Robert L. Wallace Kelly N. D. Mitchell South Mill Street White Street O. K Harry Mitchell Mrs. Kelly

Dog shot in Apple alley dies after two hours of suffering

A man shot a dog in a vacant Apple alley yard. The shot missed vital tissue and the dog endured two hours of pain before a police officer ended its suffering. The attacker did not check the result.

Apple Alley

Property Committee Meeting Set For Wednesday

City property committee members have been notified of a meeting at the city clerk's office on Wednesday evening to discuss a number of important matters up for consideration.

Walter Bannon Named Constable in Taylor Township

The court appointed Walter Bannon as constable in Taylor township yesterday afternoon. He resigned as inspector of elections and was replaced by Thomas Hennon, who was appointed the same day.

Walter Bannon Taylor Township Thomas Hennon

No Stampede For Roosevelt Is Program

Chicago June 11 Roosevelt forces plan to storm the Republican national convention in Cleveland but Victor Rosewater and a dozen committee members say they will block any attempt to reject the temporary roll call. They will back Senator Root as temporary chairman and warn of wholesale ejects if Roosevelt backers resist. Taft and Roosevelt vigilantes guard plans while contesting delegates are sought.

United Press Chicago Roosevelt Indiana Oyster Bay Borah Marion Taft Washington Victor Rosewater William Flinn Pittsburg National Committee Rosewater Senator Root New York Bill Stone Baltimore South

SUNT INSTITUTES AGAINST ROSENBLUMS IN COURT

Andrew C Dietterle and J C Liebendorfer of New Castle Lumber sue Harry and Bessie Rosenblum in common pleas court. They seek 333 09 for work on a new house in South Jefferson Street after being misled about ownership. Dietterle claims he built the cellar and started woodwork before learning the defendants’ real ownership and that he acted at his own risk. He halted work and filed suit for back pay with interest from May 1.

Court of Common Pleas Andrew C. Dietterle J. C. Liebendorfer New Castle Lumber and Construction Company Harry Bessie Rosenblum Mr. Dietterle South Jefferson Street

Stock whiz buys one share to view company lists

Wall Street workers are described as going and coming as men buy a single share and demand access to stock lists to sell inside information. The piece notes the practice targets multiple companies and reflects concerns over market manipulation.

New York Wall Street

Dancing Masters Ban Grizzly Bear and Hugs in Chicago Convention

The International Association of Masters of Dancing, meeting in Chicago on June 11, opposed the grizzly bear the bunny hug and other dances. Chicago dancing master R G Huntinghouse criticized modern dances and rag time music urging tighter partner spacing to improve dancing.

Chicago Ill International Association of Masters of Dancing R. G. Huntinghouse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sults Jeadous Friends of Savant Pennsylvania Ed Reading Coe Crawford Gene V. Debs Lenges Leading Social George Zannizer Sewickley MAND Bea Ver Street Epworth M. E. CH. Weds Urkan Alabama Arkansas Florida Lafollette Cummins George L. .Taylor Julia McKee K. OF. P Hagan LAW. CO Wyman Sac Good Brothers Safe and Preston, Hockenbury and Low Harry Kelly Noto Tendere Fanny Kelly Presenta Assoc Iates of Taft Organization Flinn Convention Hall Criti Cal Moment—Roosevelt Peo Ple Firm Institutes Rosenblums Andrew Dietterle
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