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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
9
A brief report notes a forecast of ten strikes within about a week, described as unreasonable by officials. The item outlines tension between labor actions and management responses without detailing specific parties or locations.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Garfield cracking down on corruption and lax practices in the interior department. Clerks work overtime to catch up while officials like Commissioner Warner, Moore, Ballinger, and Woodruff target misconduct, overhauling bureaus and tightening oversight across ledgers and field offices.
The Commercial Telegraphers union general committee approved a strike to press grievances against Western Union and Postal companies. President Small oversees the action, with a call for the strike within a week or ten days and promises a tough campaign against either company.
Two suits filed in court seek $10,000 each for injuries. James F. Hoover alleges a hole 14 inches deep and 4 14 feet long left in Wilson street after railroad work caused his fall and permanent injuries. John M. Long, represented by S. P. Long, sues New Castle Portland Cement for similar permanent injuries from an on‑the‑job accident.
In Brazil Ind on June 19 a crowd of over 2 000 gathered as Sheriff attempted to halt the Dono- Walcott fight in spite of Governor Handley's order. The bout ended in a draw with reports of a newborn son to Mr and Mrs James Duffey Wilson Avenue.
The Department of Justice filed a formal complaint claiming the American Thread Company is a monopoly restraining trade and urging dissolution by federal prosecution. Local dealers were told wholesale thread prices rose from 55 to 60 cents per dozen spools, pushing retail prices up 5 to 6 cents per spool.
Athens dispatch reports a sudden flood in Trikhala Thessaly after the Lithade river overran its banks. The disaster washed away hundreds of houses and swept many occupants into the river, resulting in about two hundred deaths.
Roger Bresnahan catcher for the New York National League club was struck by a pitched ball yesterday afternoon and is reported improving and resting well at Seton hospital today. Miss Bessie Bloomfield of Cambridge Springs is visiting her sister Mrs. Arthur H. White of Boyles avenue.
New York dispatch reports General Wood of New York and Albany laughing off a joke tip from Big Tim Sullivan about a horse race. Sullivan claimed a tip would win, Wood bet 300 across the board and pocketed 415,500 as the horse won.
Charles Hollis pleaded nolle contendere to breaking and entering Wirsing's hardware store. Morris Miller and John Colbert pleaded to receiving stolen goods. Hollis, 16, led the theft taking six revolvers. two were given to each co defendant. Hollis sent to Morganza Reform School. Miller and Colbert bail set at 300 each with monthly progress letters.
Frederick Brown son of Mr and Mrs O N Brown of North Mercer Street has greatly improved after swallowing a silver half dollar and undergoing a delicate operation to remove it from his throat. Though unable to speak aloud due to throat weakness, doctors expect full recovery as he regains strength.
Three brief death notices list Fred Matthews aged 14 in Oil City, Mrs. Sarah Price Ward age 54 of Reynolds Street, and James Smith age 18 of South Lee Avenue.
Mrs. Bida Chambers was adjudged insane by Probate Judge Black yesterday in Columbus Ohio after being a prominent shouter in the Voice of Tongues church. The pastor claimed she received the spirit and the gift of tongues yet doctors say her mutterings show insanity.
Mr and Mrs William Moore of 518 Pollock avenue plan their golden wedding on Saturday July 6 at Cascade Park. The 50 year marriage will be marked with a noon picnic and diversions for about 185 invited guests from Oil City Sharon Martins Ferry New York and the old country.
Counselor John Chappell of Cardiff Wales and secretary of the Laborers union visits his brother Frank Chappell on Pennsylvania Avenue. Chappell’s son William has been in ill health while in this country.
The Homestead businessmen held their 16th annual outing at Cascade Park drawing over 3,000 visitors via three special trains. The day featured free dancing, hall of fame events, boat and swimming races, several footraces, and a 3 PM ball game between Big Bill Smith’s All-Star team and Gus Caravassos’ Athletics of the Fifth Ward.
In Scranton Pennsylvania a gas explosion in the Johnson mine late yesterday afternoon killed nine men and critically injured five others. Officials report most workers were rescued and the dead are foreigners newly arrived in the country. The blast likely ignited gas with a spark, causing the accident. property damage was minor.
All in readiness for a community event at Cascade park on Friday June 21 by the Macca bees. The program includes sports and drills with a feature baseball game between Bill Smith's Twentieth Centuries and Ellwood Steel Forge, followed by a public wedding at 8 o'clock at the summer theatre.
A jury convicts two alleged Black Hand members after a trial lasting just over an hour. The defendants face potential penalties as authorities pursue further legal action.
Jury convicts Jim Racco Felice Racco Rocco Panetta Frank Calaute and Dominick Burtli on conspiracy charges. A motion for arrest of judgment is set for the first Monday of July as attorneys clash over indictments and trial fairness amid paramilitary intimidation claims.
Unity hall in the Pearson block hosted a L T L alumni meeting Tuesday evening announcing the county convention will be held in the city on July 11. Delegates to the state convention in Wilkesbarre next week will be discussed and elected with Belle Crowther as delegate and Eva Maybray as alternate, and Frank Robison as second delegate from the West Side group.
Several hundred Knights of the Golden Eagle attended their annual outing at Rock Point on Wednesday. The event was reached by a special train over the Pennsylvania railroad.
The Pennsylvanian Railroad plans allocate over 250 thousand dollars for a new electrical power plant and an expansive roundhouse at New Castle. The project includes two engine dynamos, extensive yard lighting, and upgraded shop facilities, with construction soon to start and plans drawn in Pittsburg.
Alfred H. Kinsman 37 and brother of State Senator Thomas Kinsman is jailed in Warren on murder charges after fatally shooting banker George W. Birrell 65 at his home following a dispute over an estate disbursement. Birrell, cashier of Kinsman Nat Bank, was killed after Kinsman demanded money withheld from the will.
For Western Pennsylvania tonight and Thursday show ers, cooler conditions expected. Tonight cooler in the northern portion and Thursday cooler overall with light rain possible.
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