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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
1
The council approves requesting Commonwealth writ of quo warranto to challenge the Light and Heat Company 15 in a dispute involving city and manufacturers. The action aims to determine authority and remedy in the ongoing conflict.
New Castle councils back a plan to ask the attorney general to start quo warranto proceedings against Manufacturers Light and Heat over gas service. The move hinges on alleged failures to supply adequate gas and to keep prices reasonable, prompting citizens to unite with the city in affidavits for the suit. A postponed Pathfinders meeting now targets June 24.
Beveridge analyzes upcoming United States policy debates and the Independent Party issues expected to shape next year's campaign, detailing actor positions and potential electoral impact.
Indiana senator Albert J. Beveridge outlines likely campaign issues including railway legislation to curb over-capitalization, honest pooling agreements, an inheritance tax, limited income tax likelihood, and tariff revision aligned with protectionist principles for the next general platform. The remarks reflect the coming presidential contest and roosevelt era policies.
New York June 18 An announcement on the chief counsel for Harry K Thaws second trial for the Stanford White murder is expected soon. A prominent New York lawyer will head the Thaw defense though his name is being kept secret until retained. Thaw works daily to prepare his case aiming for an October start at earliest and has a copy of all evidence to study. He says he has found weaknesses in Jeromes case to attack while strengthening his own.
J Will Neff faces sustained political pressure as lawyers prepare to file contest papers over irregularities at the recent primaries. He has been approached by several individuals urging dismissal and offering support for future political honors if the suit is dropped.
New York June 18 United States labor commissioner Charles P Neill expected to confer with operators union leaders while Western Union officials refuse to discuss grievances with their employees. The union plans to strike if needed as Neill will hear both sides and seek to avert a walkout. Company officers have declined to arbitrate.
Alderman Mayne ruled that L. W. Pierce of Sharon Cam Francis and W. W. Walls of New Castle violated the 1794 blue law by operating street cars on Sunday. Each faces a $4 fine and costs totaling 10.78 or six days in jail, with appeals filed by their attorneys and a higher court to decide whether Sunday operation was necessary.
A Sinnemahoning Powder plant explosion at 8 15 this morning killed five men after 40 pounds of bodies were found and roof sections were torn off. Names listed include Edward Cole and son Harry Moore Sumerson J B Nelson and Samuel Shadman. Two workers were injured. A separate Delaware and Hudson rear end collision near Sidney killed engineer Oscar Craig and fireman Harry Keghler from Carbondale.
John Black reports brisk oil activity near Volant in Washington township. Ground broken for three extra rooms at St Mary’s schol. A midnight fire causes minor losses at Brest’s restaurant on North Liberty street. Ice cream stolen at a Dr Lee party by youths. Two boys kill a three rattlesnake in White’s woods. Antonio DeBiagio to be arraigned Wednesday at 1 for shooting James Robison at Chewton. School repairs approved by the board. Cascade theater bills praised. Two local doctors own new Fords from Hileman. Mrs Pyle injures hand lowering a window on Maitland street. Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias outing at Cascade park. Italian-owned Edenburg horse struck and killed by a streetcar. Prof Campbell to speak on July Fourth at Walton. Mr Hulmes struck by a falling cross bar sustaining a three inch gash.
Rev E E Davidson pastor of the Christian church seeks permission from Mayor Russell and Chief Corning to serve as acting police chief of Evanston Indiana for July. He pledges to appoint deputies and maintain order, while Chief Corning notes the duties include arresting drunkards and stopping fights, plus being readily available.
Court proceedings reference the Duff murder case with involvement by Hand Society. Details on charges or outcomes are not provided in the readable text.
Frank Felix testified about threats to his life if he did not pay 850 to join the Black Hand. He described alleged promises of protection for his wife and installments for payment. The jury panel faced delays as ten talesmen were summoned before the jurors were finally completed.
The War Department completes plans for a Puget Sound drill July 4 to 13 to defend Seattle from sea attack. Forts Warden Casey and Flagler will resist a landing by an attacking fleet, with Washington National Guard Second Infantry and regular troops manning the forts. Attacking ships from San Francisco and other Pacific ports will simulate an invasion. The exercise aims to yield lessons for potential Japan US war and similar drills will occur at other coastal ports.
City councils favor a compromise with the heirs of Joseph D White to settle title disputes over land on the west bank of Neshannock creek between Leopold Rohrer property and South Mill street. The plan grants the city a quit claim for land east of Cunningham street extension and receives a quit claim from the White heirs for land west to South Mill street. The split aims to preserve future street extension rights and create a marketable parcel, avoiding prolonged litigation and considering canal-era usage final.
Fair tonight with warmer conditions in the southern part and cooler air in the north. Wednesday looks mostly fair with continued mild temperatures across the region.
Vienna reports an "American duel" ending in suicide. Samuel Zeisler, Budapest brewery manager, killed himself after a 20 year pact with Sergeants Vilaky who fled to the United States and returned to claim Zeisler's life. Zeisler offered wealth to halt the contract, Vilaky refused and threatened murder. Police seek Vilaky.
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