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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
1
Henry F. Eland reports from Chicago on a heated convention battle over the platform. Administration forces and Roosevelt foes clash over whether the Republican plank will reflect administration influence or unions. Gompers presents the AFL labor plank to the sub committee for consideration.
Morning sessions include credentials and resolutions committee meetings. A parade of marching clubs to the convention hall precedes noon sessions with reports on credentials and the Lodge permanent chairmanship, followed by rules, personnel announcements, and potential adjournment.
The platform asserts labor is prior to capital and labor’s strength created freedom for four million enslaved people. It pledges laws to protect wage earners and organizers, banning illegal labor restraints and broadening jury trials in contempt. Continued on Fifth Page.
An anecdote from the Longworth row at the convention describes Mrs Longworth and Mrs McCormick reacting to several bald men in front of them. A press messenger notes remarks about curls, cabbages, and a photographer’s yellow light.
Vito Viglette faces criminal libel charges by Antonio Di Rossa in a federal court. The trial opens this morning with wide legal interest as Italian phrases and signs are explained in English for the first time. Aldermen prior status and grand jury action shape the case amid a heated defense and prosecution.
London report on June 17 states Judge Goryell Barnes granted a divorce to Mrs. Phillis Coke from Honorable Reginald Coke nephew of the Earl of Leicester. He condemned American secrecy and laxity in divorce practice noting Coke had divorced in Nebraska on statutory grounds and then wed a Hambourg daughter, deeming the Nebraska divorce nugatory and the second marriage bigamous.
A gala day is planned for Wednesday July 1 with the famous Gentry shows to appear. The parade excites the youths and the town looks for a strong program reported to be the best of Gentry’s career delivering universal satisfaction.
The usual prayer meeting will be held at the First Baptist church this evening with the ladies missionary society in charge. Mrs C W Williams serves as president and leader of the service.
A meeting of the Lawrence County Sunday school executive board is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 in the president's office in the Dean block. The agenda centers on plans and decisions for the church's education program.
United Press reports a formal Cummins vice presidential boom with unanimous Iowa support. The Iowa delegation pledged solid support for the governor, and delegates said Roosevelt endorsed Cummins as a ticket partner and would aid the effort to secure a Republican majority.
Dominick Sainata was convicted of second degree murder for killing Squire Duff and sentenced this afternoon to 20 years in the penitentiary. The defense declined a motion for a new trial and the defendant thanked the court with a smile.
In Middletown New York a farm hand nicknamed August the Swede slashed his wrists during capture after confessing to killing Mrs. Joseph McVey in her home and leaving her for dead. He died in the jail at Walden as authorities closed in. The victim remained unconscious and not expected to survive.
Thomas W. Lawson uses a full page ad to urge delegates to nominating Roosevelt and to praise the Constitution. The ad also previews the Independence League convention in Chicago on July 28 detailing Roosevelt and John A. Johnson as president and vice president nominees.
Miss Amy Watson, a young Pittsburg society leader, was found unconscious from gas at her family summer home in Ocean City New Jersey and died after failing to respond to stimulants. Authorities think the gas was turned on by accident.
Members of the building committee of the board of education held a short meeting this morning. Various matters of minor importance were discussed including recommendations for small improvements at different school buildings.
Sheriff Waddington will sell seized articles from J. L. Cain including a barn lightning rod wagon harness and other property. The sale is set for June 27 following an execution issued by Annie Cain for the sum of 150 dollars.
Two death notices list Mrs Mary A Zimmerman aged 69 of 185 East Park Avenue and Mrs John Chambers aged 72 of Mount Air.
Butler Dammy Brown is sentenced to eight years in prison after a case heard by local court authorities. The verdict assigns the term for charges listed in the arraignment and reflects the judicial process outcome.
Former ex butler to Governor William M Brown was found guilty of burglary and given eight years in the Western penitentiary. He also faces fines and shorter terms for entering with intent to commit a felony and for furnishing liquor to minors, with all sentences to run concurrent. Judge Porter rebuked Brown for abusing trust and corrupting youths, noting his actions as the court’s primary concern. Continued on Sixth Page.
Union barbers not in the striking group will pay $1 weekly to support the strikers amid ongoing master journeyman disputes. Little change has occurred recently as out of town barbers are expected to arrive to break the strike and some bosses reportedly seek new workers.
Chicago June 17 The credentials committee completed hearings with Taft forces in control as 110 contests were approved on the temporary roll. Allies considered transferring fights to the floor, while Missouri’s slate failed and contest action ended in defeat. States affected included Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Mississippi Missouri Ohio Tennessee Texas.
Chicago June 17 The second day opened with Beatrice Fischer Erlinger singing Old Kentucky Home. The credentials committee reported that delegates on the temporary roll are entitled to seats and the report was adopted. Senator Lodge spoke as permanent chairman praising Republicanism.
In New Orleans, three Italian blackmailers were shot by Pietro Giacona, a wealthy wine merchant, when they invaded his home and pressured his son for money. One assailant was identified as Black Hand leader Giovanni Barraca.
New York June 17 The board of directors of the Lake Erie and Western railroad company decided not to pass the dividend on the preferred stock. The directors of the C. C. C. and St. Louis Railway company also omitted payment on the common stock.
John Tott, charged by his wife with aggravated assault and battery, paid $5 and costs to Alderman Mayne last night. He agreed to treat his wife properly and to live peacefully in the future after threatening to shoot her several days earlier and assaulting her on several occasions.
Mrs. Nan Smith of the Dew Drop Inn was found guilty of selling liquor without a license. The jury urged leniency leading to a $100 fine, divided with half to the county and half to the law library. She must pay costs, move her household, and avoid future court appearances.
Arrangements are complete for Rev Walter Walsh to speak at the First Presbyterian Church this evening on Americas Contribution to the New Internationalism. The lecture starts at 8 o clock with no admission fee and a large audience expected.
Four Italian boys set fire to public school No. 85 in First avenue New York and confessed to Children's Society agents. They said all the children were gone and they thought it would be fun to watch the building burn.
A morning fire at 401 Mahoning Avenue caused by a chimney with burning papers damaged an upstairs carpet and clothing. The alarm from box 71 summoned Chief Connery and the Seventh and Fifth ward fire crews, with expected losses around 50 dollars or more.
D. S. Pyle named Shenango works manager and B. J. Ross returns to head the New Castle mill as George Greer retires from district manager post. Greer helped found the first tin mill and fostered unions while directing New Castle operations. Charles Greer, brother, also recently retired.
Chicago dispatch details Bert Wells of the press corps sneaking into the Republican convention by posing as Maryland national committee man Stevenson Williams. The piece notes Taft’s strong organization, Roosevelt’s rising movement led by Thomas W. Phillips, widespread delegations for Taft, and a city overwhelmed by politicos and hotel congestion.
Charles R. Saunders, a University of Pennsylvania student, was stricken with paralysis and near death after fleeing a group of girls seeking shelter in the swimming room during a storm. He collapsed while attempting to reach the dressing room in the gym tank area.
Deputies and farmers hunt in Orange county woods for the man who nearly killed Mrs. Joseph McVoy at her home near Middletown New York. Lynching seems likely if the attacker is captured.
The District Council of Carpenters of Western Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York will meet next Thursday in Jamestown to discuss establishing an eight hour workday. The issue outlined centers on standardizing hours and related labor standards.
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