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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
5
Washington dispatch reports a Senate poll indicating broad support for a sea level Panama canal plan, with 4-5 senators wavering and the Administration optimistic about victory. Key figures Aldrich and Hittredge shift, while Reed and Knox faces influence from Dryden and others.
A fragmented report discusses roasting conditions in Chicago packing houses and a debate sparked by Neill Reynolds era findings. It cites public concern over home dressed meat and calls for safer practices, with emphasis on Western shipping and quality standards.
Alderwan C. W. Ranney, arbiter of women's fashions, postpones verdict after hearing in a civil case over a $2.60 charge for a black dress. Mrs. Kahler vs Mrs. Reeder revealed disputes on blouse effect, jacket length, fullness, and fit as witnesses debated style rules.
Two vicious attacks with knife and gun were carried out by William Costello after a foreman at the Forge and Bolt plant discharged him. A second ambush shot narrowly missed the foreman as Costello fled toward Liberty Street, prompting a police search with no immediate arrest.
Rev. K. McGeorge of the Allegheny seminary will serve Harbor U. F. Church as pastor until October. He begins after completing seminary, with Rev. M. B. Patterson having resigned to lead Mahoning U. P. church. The Harbor church, one of the county’s oldest United Presbyterian congregations, had been without a regular pastor for nearly a year.
Anderson of Ela street, possibly the oldest bridge keeper in the United States, was struck by a buggy drivered by two women while repairing the Piltshagg strvenk bridge. His leg injury endangers his ability to work as he lies recovering after the collision.
The murder case of Frank Johnson, seeking commutation of a death sentence, was postponed again by the state board of pardons. A meeting in Harrisburg was delayed with no hearing date set. This marks the fourth postponement, awaiting board members’ decisions, with attorney Oscar L. Jackson informed by telegram.
An announcement states the Greer Tin Mill will close soon for needed repairs after the Sieyngrgo mill resumes operations. The Shenange mill will not be ready to start before July 2, delaying full restart by nearly two weeks.
A judge imposed a hundred dollar fine and costs on Carothers and Patton, local merchants, after they pleaded guilty to a charge involving fraudulent oysters. Others who admitted guilt received no additional sentence. The penalty followed the applicable statute.
Thomas Barrett, a victim of delirium tremens, died Tuesday evening in a padded cell at Youngstown police station. He was about years old, an Iron worker at a Youngstown mill, and survived by a wife and family.
Peter Wrona is on trial before Judge Porter amid allegations of aggravated identity and fraud related misconduct. The prosecution, led by Moy Zedon, argues for conviction as the case concludes with a potential verdict and sentencing to follow.
Police link aged Mrs Stenton to her daughter Alice Kin non's murder in a Bronx mansion case. Detectives seek to force confessions via the Third Degree while detailing a storehouse of stolen goods, weapons, and evidence.
In the case Commonwealth versus William Meyer jurors reported their inability to agree after repeated deliberations. One lone juror had urged a single outcome despite 11 dissenters. Judge Porter instructed the jury and ordered a renewed attempt to reach a verdict. The case will be retried in the current term.
The independents pressed for a four cent reduction in per unit pricing amid a tense sale with independent manufacturers. They complained steel bars were bought from rough plants that inflated prices, hindering payment. The conference committee has fought the production plan and is unlikely to concede.
Patchy clouds with rising winds. Tonight will be cool and dry, with a sudden drop in temperature. Tomorrow colder air arrives, bringing a fresh breeze and a risk of overnight frost in rural areas. Highs near mid sixties, lows in the upper forties to fifty.
Wareshore: A bride, identified as Mrs. Walker of West Long Avenue, died early Wednesday after a brief coma following her May wedding. The groom, Albert Walker, survives. the ceremony occurred in England with plans for a spring arrival of the groom. Authorities note a sudden health decline and no clear cause at press time.
A special preliminary injunction against Wearam Allegheny railroad company seeks to bar entry by the firm or its employees onto Mary L Schweinsberg land in Shenmigo township. Hearings set for Thursday May 6 at 10 a m as plaintiff alleges the company started work to erect poles for a telegraph line, damaging trees crops and land.
A detailed account praises St Mary’s inaugural commencement, noting a formal procession, decorated hall, and impressive speeches. Students Mary Verger and Miss Charlotte Grimbe receive awards for performances, with addresses by Rev. Fallon and others.
Reported in a South Mill site, the Cape Stilp hardware plant will close briefly to perform essential repairs and instrument land improvements. Management expects a short shutdown and notes ongoing orders will keep operations busy once work completes.
Officials of the Western Maryland and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads faced a federal commission inquiry into coal land allocations. A conference delayed proceedings as witnesses described coal mine assignments and distribution practices to favored operators, with independent landowners seeking better development rights and new rail access.
A mounting dispute involving the Lawrence Counts Labour Company and its carpenters remains unsettled as members plan a special meeting for Thursday to address the conflict. Carpenters allege being forced to work twelve hours daily, with protests over conditions and pay. The union vows to push for a resolution despite employer resistance.
Reported theft claims involve 200 tons of limestone feloniously taken from Hinestote quarry operations. Police say Peter Aneta Mantte Dever faces a hearing after arrest, with officials naming Wrauk Be- WU as a suspect linked to the burglary at the Bhenang quaries. The case centers on the quarry yard and company involvement.
A garbled copy notes a New Castle grocer’s son suffering a painful cut after an incident at a local hall. The fragment mentions individuals named Harry and Alvis, with unclear roles, and references a place described as New Castle. The details are severely obscured.
A fragment mentions a man described as the brother of John Bagnall, living near Mercy Street and Walnut Street in Wareer county. The garbled text appears to reference a local person tied to farming in the area and notes a connection to John Lagat of Walnut Street.
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