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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
1
David Cisco of South New Castle died after a compressed air rivet hose entering his bowels during clothing cleaning at the Rosena furnace. An operation at Shenango Valley hospital failed, and coroner Cox will hold an examination. Cisco leaves a wife and four children.
Governor Tener signed two bills changing registration laws for cities and counties. First and second class cities gain four year registrar terms and partisan voting requirements exclude some registrars. Third class cities require two registrars per precinct for four years by June 15, 1912 with party qualification similar to the other bill. Electors not previously registered may join during spring registration.
Citizens in Youngstown advocate a peaceful Fourth of July with a popular subscription drive to cover celebration costs. The plan seeks broad community support and funding to ensure a safe and orderly holiday observance.
A mayor in Git is alleged to lead a gang, prompting official scrutiny and calls for investigation. authorities declined further comment as residents await clarification amid ongoing inquiries.
States officers pursued a notorious fire ring for three years after a pistol duel ended with arrests. Mayor D F Dumas of Cass Lake was named as the gang’s brains, while two yeggs were captured after attempting a post office safe blow in Poposky and a raid on Dumas offices yielded nitroglycerine and maps.
A Grand Trunk International Limited wreck 45 miles east of Toronto killed one man and injured 25 others. Eight passenger cars derailed including a Pullman carrying 30 Massachusetts delegates en route to a Boot and Shoe Workers convention in Minneapolis.
Chewton residents filed a court petition to reestablish the former independent school district. Judge Porter set June 27 for testimony in the case. The petition, signed by a majority of local taxpayers and patrons, argues the new school code merged Chewton into Wayne township and that Chewton’s facilities and needs require reestablishment. Chewton has long operated a graded school. Continued on Page Four.
Trustee Charles H. Young resumed sales of furnishings at the Fountain Inn this morning. Most office and dining room items sold well below value, with a Smith-Premier typewriter at 21 dollars and a 100 dollar showcase at 20. This afternoon a small stock of liquor drew lively bids as demand outpaced supply.
The Tale of the Foothills film burned at the Star theater on Washington Street after a machine malfunction. Operator Harry Dugan escaped injury, and a second film in the booth was damaged. The fire, confined by asbestos lining, caused costly damage to two films valued at about 140 dollars each and a damaged projector.
Ford City, June 17. Chief Charles Hutchinson, alerted by an electric bell at 4 am, found two men in the A. M. Mateer department store. He single-handedly captured them and jailed them at the borough station. The robbers, Conrad Cremer and John Wagner, both of Ford City, took about $15.
Louis Tillman and W. F. Barber were arrested by Patrolman Horner on warrants for dumping garbage on the city dump. Special Officer Cohen filed the information. They paid fines and costs totaling $6 each.
Preferring death to arrest for deserting four minor children, Mrs Stella Witherspoon of Youngstown attempted to drink carbolic acid but was stopped by an officer and later arrested for child abandonment.
Five young women ran away from home in Kittanning Pennsylvania while working as waitresses for a carnival company. Two have already been brought back and the others are scheduled to return today.
Dave Cisco aged 40 died in South New Cas after an illness. Survived by two siblings. Funeral services pending at St. Marys Church with arrangements by Greencrest Mortuary. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Thomas J. Hinkson brought a Rhode Island hen egg to the courthouse. The egg measured eight inches by six and weighed one quarter pound. County Clerk J Elmer Crawford was chosen to receive the egg, with Janitor Jack Edwards delivering the presentation.
Huntington West Virginia June 17 Fire Chief W W Church was shot by Henry Watkins as a crowd watched at a carnival mid way. One bullet struck Church wounding him in the side and arm while Watkins claimed jealousy over Church and his wife. Watkins was arrested on a shooting with intent to kill charge.
Pittsburg date with 175 former employees resuming their old jobs in the past 24 hours. Pitcairn and Ormsby shops report many returning workers and talks scheduled with supervisors. A meeting of black smiths and helpers is set for Wilkinsburg this evening and another Sunday at 2 PM in Pitcairn Odd Fellows hall.
At 2 30 this afternoon the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of Frank Alborn Samuel Weinschenk and Doran Miller charged with a serious offense by James Carnes on behalf of his daughter Cordelia Carnes. The defense claimed prior attempts to obtain money and that a conspiracy charge against James Carnes and Cordelia Carnes could not be sustained.
Denver reports the first international congress of farm women to be held the week of October 10 in Colorado Springs alongside the International Dry Farming congress. Initiated by the Roosevelt movement, the event marks formal recognition of women as key to farm life and the push for “back to the farm” ideals.
London June 17 The steamer Minneapolis of the Atlantic Transport line could not sail due to a seamen's strike. Several hundred more joined the strikers today as others remain docked. Union leaders expect the action to expand gradually though not yet nationwide.
Attorney F A Hover files two $30,000 claims for Myers and George against Mahoning Shenango Railway and Light. Pizer seeks $15,000 against Pittsburg Harmony New Castle Street Railway. Myers injured in wreck at Pittsburg street and Croton avenue, possible lifelong disability. George injured head and back. Pizer Jr 18, car brakes alleged faulty on Taylor street.
In Wickboro merchant John McClurs, 45, was dragged to death on cemetery hill when a team of runaway mustangs pulled a wagon. A son was thrown free, bruised, as the wagon toppled. McClurs suffered a crushed head in the accident near Kittanning.
Senator Robert LaFollette announces he is a Republican candidate for president challenging Taft. His backers claim he can win without money or political organization, seeking a progressive platform and public support to defeat the incumbent. A formal announcement will follow as the campaign develops.
Denver witnessed a landmark wedding as Florence Sheedy daughter of Dillon Sheedy Denver magnate married I Townsend Burden Jr of New York. Bishops Burke and Matz presided before 100 guests with 1500 at the reception. Gifts valued at about 1 million included a $100000 check and a $35000 silver service among others.
Notices posted in the tin mill announce six hot mills will restart Tuesday morning at the Shenango plant, restoring mills 13 through 18 after a shaft break halted operations. The repair time, about ten days, is described as unusually swift. The article also notes New Castle public schools spent $167190.51 for maintenance in the year, with salaries totaling $119493.12 and additional costs for fuel repairs and contingencies.
Beaver, Wampum, West Pittsburg, New Castle, and Youngstown boosters will ride a special Pittsburg and Lake Erie train to Erie on Tuesday to greet evangelist Billy Sunday. The train leaves Beaver at 3 30 p m and New Castle at 4 p m city time. Round trip fare from New Castle is 1. Tickets are on sale at Love & Megown's and Clutton's drug stores.
Edward Devine fell from a crane at the South works of the Carnegie company in Sharon and sustained a fractured skull.
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