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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
1
Rumor surrounds Buckingham Palace as beggars press for advancement of Auril 3 envoy seating. No official confirmation yet on policy changes or dates for potential acceptance.
London crowds and police struggled with heat and traffic as King George and Queen Elizabeth greeted foreign envoys at Buckingham Palace. Guards in bright uniforms lined the route while thousands of poor spectators pressed for alms, prompting police to move beggars from the streets.
High hay prices drive owners to mow Timothy or clover on city lots. Manuel Robinson used a mowing machine on the Boyles field and nearby lots on North Hill. Rumors of declining rainfall suggest the county hay crop will be short with hay at 23 dollars per ton.
Mel Cisco, the man who died in a peculiar accident at the Rosena furnace, was buried Monday afternoon in Grace Land cemetery after services at Trinity Episcopal church.
March to June bank statements show gains in deposits at New Castle banks and trust companies after the town became dry. Traders report stronger business and traveling sales, with several locals noting improved thrift and higher deposits while cities nationwide remain weak. Charles Johnston reports business in New Castle compares favorably with other cities visited during a long auto trip. Ralph Read cites hardship in Johnstown, while travelers note varied conditions across towns.
Melvin Vaniman announced plans to cross the Atlantic in his 268 foot dirigible in two and a half days with favorable winds. The craft, built at a local rubber plant with Frank Seiberling funding, will start from Atlantic City in October and can carry seven people. Vaniman received numerous requests from applicants nationwide to join the voyage.
In Pittsburg area, John Klein’s home and grocery store burned once yesterday, and twelve hours later a second fire drove his six family members from bed to flee. Total loss totaled about 3000 dollars.
A bandit named Harry Whitney roams Eastern Idaho after killing Oregon Short Line conductor Kidd and wounding Deputy Milton on a Salt Lake to Idaho Falls run. A dozen posses pursue Whitney who reportedly killed his accomplice and remains at large between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls.
The Eighth ward has more speakeasies than all other wards combined as officials seek evidence against illegal liquor sellers. Most operate in private homes, with foreigners often blocking access. Expect more arrests soon after William Kirkwood's eight month workhouse sentence, as districts seek to suppress these dens.
Washington and Jefferson college held class day exercises in a crowded gymnasium with pennants and colors. Bridegrooms from Vandergrift, Smith N. Withworth and Simon R. Grimm, were honored in the balcony and among the festivities.
Washington June 20 At Georgetown university hospital slight improvement was announced in the condition of Mrs Luke Lea wife of Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee She had given a quart of his blood to aid her survival while the senator lay in bed from loss of blood He is not aware of his wife’s critical danger The turn for the better came early today giving Mrs Lea a good chance of recovery
Norman Mitcheltree of West Middlesex received honorable mention in dissertations at Yale University awards last night.
A city reports 12 348 arrests since April 4 1905 as the old police docket is filed away and a new ledger for 14 145 arrests is opened. The retiring book shows 5 337 arrests under the previous mayor and 7 011 during the current mayor’s term. The record recalls many major cases and notes a drop in recent months versus prior years.
Tony Baraski borrowed Jack Smalla s fine watch to impress his sweetheart and kept it long enough to woo her. He returned the old watch and now faces larceny by hole in charge. Hearing set for tomorrow before Alderman Cooper. Joe Tayak charges Tony Sneezik with disorderly conduct at a Moravia street house.
London June 20 The sailors strike is believed ended as Cunard White Star Allan and Leyland lines concede to strikers demands and workers return. Within 24 hours other lines expected to follow. Government pressure over Spithead coronation review prompted action.
City seeks extension of sewer construction permit from state health department which expires July 1. Milholland requests notice by June 26 of any demands, to act before July 1. Without extension, adding sanitary sewers may be impossible and work must pause until permission is granted, with sewage disposal plant plans central to the extension decision.
This morning The News received a fine pineapple from Capt Marquis Porto Rico Land company fruit farm. The specimen is larger and finer than any fruit in local markets or those grown in the southern United States.
President Taft departed Washington at noon for a strenuous summer campaign trip. He will travel to New York and then New England, with a return to Washington expected Saturday afternoon.
Governor Tener grants Charles Hickman a temporary reprieve for seven weeks to July 18 allowing the pardon board to review the Beaver murder case.
Death notices list Mrs. J. H. Reed aged 73 of Butler county Mrs. C. A. Forbush aged 35 of Wayne township John Allebrand of Denver Mrs. B. F. Thomas of Pittsburg and infant Jenkins aged four days in New.
Street committee favors the widening plan for South Mill street by three feet with curb setback, after last year’s proposal to widen four feet. The traction company may be asked to contribute toward the cost before passage. The project has been under discussion for years with no completion yet.
Mrs. Della Forbush of Wayne township died Monday in her sleep after falling asleep last Friday. She was 35 years old and left a husband C A Forbush and two children. The body will be shipped to Alliance Ohio for interment after arrival in the city Wednesday.
Wage talks stall as Tage firm signals hesitation on the agreed scale. Ville plants plan to resist payment terms this year, prompting potential production slowdowns and supplier delays. Community officials urge mediation to avert layoffs.
Independent tin and sheet manufacturers meet today in Pittsburg with Amalgamated officials to discuss the A A scale expiring June 30. Rumors fly of several firms not signing, including Follawsbee Tin and Sheet Carnahan Tin Plate Canton and Pope Tin Plate Steubenville, possibly signaling a split in the Amalgamated. Sessions are private. no reports expected unless radical action occurs.
Harrisburg Pa June 20 Governor Tener vetoed 138 bills the highest count in his term and signed eight He expects to clear remaining measures soon Most actions were minor One bill requiring physicians to report diseases among chemical workers was vetoed over improper punishment provisions He also refused two suits against the state forest fire and advertising cases due to lack of trial chance.
Mrs. Shaffer, mother of Mrs. Hiram Miller Mrs. James Carpenter and George Shaffer, longtime New Castle resident, is critically ill at her Brownsville home. At 82 her advanced age and general decline in health create fears she may not recover.
Springfield June 20 State's Attorney Edmund Burke dismissed four bribery indictments in the local circuit court saying the people did not want a conviction and criticizing the U S Senate and Illinois legislature. The freed defendants include Lee O Neil Browne Robert Wilson Lorimer Louis D Hirscheimer and Frank J Traut.
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