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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
4
New Castle Daily notes discuss storm sewers for Washington street and better fire protection. It mentions possible passage of a $50,000 bond ordinance for street paving and reports on hillside soil erosion and farm troubles after recent rains.
The article argues neglect of highway improvements leads to population decline while well maintained roads attract settlers, noting bad roads drive people away and good roads draw growth.
Scientists claim a Mexico quake resulted from Jupiter and the Moon aligning and pulling on the crust. The report contrasts this with the idea that only politicians have strong pulls.
The committee on post offices and post roads will begin hearings tomorrow on the parcels post. The bill would raise the general merchandise weight limit to eleven pounds and cut the rate from sixteen to eight cents per pound. A local service on rural routes would cover one pound at one cent and other weights with specified rates. Supporters will argue about express charges and potential savings. Citizens are urged to write Congressman Charles Matthews with their views.
Circulars circulated by liquor interests accuse Judge Blair of taking bribes, a charge he denies. The letters target Adams County Ohio and anti saloon league sentiment, with several papers publishing the material while others declined to print it.
A respected jurist is attacked in a neighboring state with serious charges, provoking questions about due process as the accused awaits opportunity to respond. The report highlights cross border claims and potential implications for the judiciary.
City councils did not approve either plan to force the traction company to sprinkle streets or compel the water company to supply water from hydrants. Citizens suffer from persistent dust as the water dispute stalls action and leaves sprinkling unresolved.
A humorous meditation on sleep as a kingly dominion amid waking sounds from milkmen to paperboys. The piece contrasts early rising with a curl of whimsy, noting weather forecasts, public notices, and local witticisms, including remarks on aging workers and city life.
A severe thunderstorm swept Erie and nearby towns causing heavy damage. A bolt struck a corner of a new Masonic temple shattering stone through the Boston store roof while two girl clerks fainted. Edinboro campus buildings were struck but with minor damage. Waterford reported large hail and numerous broken windows.
Last night the James R Adams Pantomimical company opened a week at Cascade Park Theatre with a musical comedy A Country Terror starring George H Adams. The Warrens book agent sketch, Miss Alice Earl dancing, Seal and Za Belle singing and dancing, and James R Adams in La Spirit pantomime provide a varied program and the show is well worth seeing.
A committee reported no change to Locust Street grade after review and councils took action last night preserving the present grade.
Dr. Ben L. Reitman known as the king of hoboes is described as educated and deeply interested in tramp welfare, prompting his advocacy and involvement with the traveling poor.
Grand Rapids suffers weeks of labor unrest as a furniture strike opposes a ten hour day and open shop. Rioters clash at the Widdicomb plant with forty shots fired injuring several, while Mayor Ellis seeks arbitration and a nine hour day at ten hours pay. Strikers invite Samuel Gompers to a June 16 picnic.
Kansas City May 13 F I Welborn claims to be breeding a crowless rooster after developing a nearly wingless chicken kept at home. Neighbors joke about awards while Welborn says the secret stays hidden as he pursues the crowless rooster through years of breeding.
J. S. McRoberts of the Allegheny workhouse visited the city and toured the New Castle jail and tramp room. He said the New Castle jail is in fine shape and discussed workhouse conditions noting 932 prisoners including 12 or 14 from Lawrence County. Dave Carson, recently sent from Lawrence County, works hauling brick for the new workhouse building under construction.
Charles W. Kauffeld aged 64 died at his home 82 South Fourteenth Street. Born in Germany he came to the United States as an infant and lived in Kentucky before moving to Pittsburg in 1861. He worked in glass factories and ran a Southside shoe store. Survived by widow two sons Charles and William a daughter Hilda and brother Louis Star City W Va aged funeral Wednesday 2 30 at residence.
Mary H Jones wife of Dan A Jones of 3336 Ward Street Pittsburg died Monday at home in her 49th year. Funeral services will be from the late home Tuesday at 2 30 PM with interment in Grandview cemetery. Surviving are children Mrs Clyde Walker Mrs Earl McLane Leonard Zeigler and her husband. Funeral arrangements pending.
Following a lingering illness from cancer Mrs Isabel D Zeigler aged 47 wife of William Zeigler of 1006 Eleventh avenue Beaver Falls died Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock. Mrs Zeigler was born in Lawrence county. Three
The Fear Not Bible class meets this evening at the home of Mrs. Shetrom on East Maine street. The Chamberlain Bible class gathers Wednesday at 2:30 PM with Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain at 925 East Morton street.
A terse Pittsburgh Post snippet recalls a failed romantic moment when a man hesitates as a poodle under the mistletoe becomes the obstacle. The quip frames a lightly comic tale of unspoken affection and holiday misread signals.
F R Merrick editor of Justice a Socialist weekly faced trial before Judge J A Evans on a criminal libel charge. Prosecutor Henry Muth brought suit from Judge Marshall Brown over a published comparison of murder cases Steve Rusi and Brooks Buffington. Buffington was acquitted by reason of insanity while Bussic was hanged.
Tom Clarke, a New Castle boy, has been signed with Canton and will pitch today or tomorrow against the Necks. Clarke pitched here last season, was signed by Wheeling this year, but was not retained. He is fast and believes he will do well with the Drummers.
A large crowd will join a Thursday evening moonlight excursion on June 15. The trip departs from Pennsylvania Station at 6 10 p.m., with a fare of 95 cents.
Contractors began work this morning on the Center alley sanitary sewer project and on the Emery street sanitary sewer project, marking the start of sewer construction in two areas.
The News announces the candidates for county offices subject to the next general primaries. Names and offices appear in the notice as filed by the election authorities.
County official D J Alle of Wampum Pennsylvania is identified as a member of Co B 14th Cavalry unit.
Martins Ferry O June 13 The Laughlin tin plate plant of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Co resumed operations in part yesterday after a summer suspension caused by lack of orders. The plant has twenty three mills and all but seven will be manned tomorrow with more mills to open.
John Grosman was arrested on a drunk and dis orderly conduct charge and given the option of paying $25 bond or 30 days in jail. Friends posted the $25 bond to secure his release. Another man was arrested for common drunkenness that night.
On Wednesday evening the Tax committee of councils will meet at the city building. On Thursday evening the Sanitary committee will meet.
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