Populace Coldness Delays Coronation Pageant
HOLEL OWNERS 10) AGAIN ASK FOR LICENSES Present Case to Court.
22 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
1
HOLEL OWNERS 10) AGAIN ASK FOR LICENSES Present Case to Court.
Liquor interests plan to apply for licenses in January, hoping Judge Porter must grant them if Pennsylvania laws are correctly interpreted. Pittsburg attorney John Merron may handle cases, arguing the court cannot refuse licenses. Local hotel owners keep hotels open to be ready for license court while temperance forces vow firm resistance.
The New Castle Works defeated the Pittsburg and Lake Erie nine last evening by 6 to 0.
New Castle officials plan to court Cleveland cloak manufacturers after a widespread strike cripples Cleveland’s second largest cloak center. The New Castle board of trade hopes to attract one or more large factories to relocate here, boosting local industry and rail connections while diversifying job prospects.
Henry Rawlins calling himself the millionaire tramp visited Dominick Panaro, the Oren Magwire killer, in the county jail. He tours jails nationwide as part of a long journey through states, penitentiaries, and Europe, claiming prior newspaper work and a four year sentence for a muckraking scandal. Continued on Page Two.
The cherry crop here is set to break records this year with heavy yields. Most trees bear abundant fruit as restaurants offer cherry pie and housewives stock shelves. Sour cherries are common and prices run three boxes for a quarter. Raspberries and blackberries are also expected in large quantities.
Robert McKinney White of New Castle receives a Master of Science degree with cum laude from Washington and Jefferson College. He also holds a 1908 B S and has been a mathematics professor at Geneva College Beaver Falls. He taught New Castle High School before moving to Beaver Falls and plans postgraduate work at Ann Arbor Michigan.
Jack Young attempted to snatch a 50 cent prize from a sleeping dog on Cedar Street in the Seventh ward but a mop-wielding resident intervened, causing the dog to flee. Earlier a dog catcher was hissed away by coffee thrown from a pot and escaped a lifted spade from a pet protector.
Rome officials announce Italy's 1910 death rate was the lowest since 1862 and 1911 shows further improvement. Rome reports a death rate of 13 per thousand, the lowest in Europe, in a statement endorsed by Marquis di San Giuliano.
The New Castle board of trade schedules its regular meeting for the first Tuesday in July. The main topic is a possible guarantee fund to be discussed in general terms until a charter is secured. An executive committee meeting is held this afternoon.
Many New Castle camping parties occupy the Mahoning Beaver Slippery Rock Neshanock and other streams. The Shenango near the Harbor and Rose Point area attract visitors for easy trolley access and resort appeal along the Western Allegheny region.
James Abbott of Jefferson Street, a driver for Dickson and company, sprained his back this morning while seated a heavy piece of iron he was loading at the Westside station.
The Philadelphia superior court will rule on Empire Brewing Companys license appeal at Chewton. Remonstrants argued the building was unfit to operate a brewery while lawyers claim the law tests applicant fitness, not the brewery. The decision, the sole case carried to the high court, is awaited with interest.
Detective Breen reports Polk authorities will take Harry Dutton back from Lawrence County jail after his arrest for robbing Wampum Hardware. Dutton, described as feeble minded, escaped from the home for the feeble minded and will have charges dropped before transfer tomorrow.
One hundred and eighteen converts were secured at the Billy Sunday service at Erie on Wednesday night, bringing the total to date to 2,379. The sermon focused on advising young people about marriage.
A tiny bird found in the city building halls was carried to the street commissioner’s office. Though startled, the bird revived and now stays in the commissioner’s room, taking comfort from Assistant Street Commissioner McDonald who feeds and cares for it.
London June 22 Big Jack Johnson world champion boxer faced a formal stumble at the coronation abbey when attendants refused his entrance over credential doubts. Lord Lonsdale had provided Johnson two tickets but officials barred entry until a reviewing stand later recognized their credentials. Johnson and his wife later gained admission at the stand.
A large barn on Charles Wallace's North Beaver Township farm burned yesterday in what is believed to be an incendiary blaze. Loss includes a binder hayrake and other machinery totaling about 1200 dollars. Neighbors arrived quickly but could not save the barn. Wallace suspects arson but knows of no personal grudge.
In Fredericksburg C a mob of some 20 Amish men and women whitecapped Michael Heilmann after his relations with Rebecca Volk mother of seven. They dragged him from bed tied him to a tree in Trail and beat him with lashings while applying carbolic solution red pepper hot tar and feathers. Red pepper blinded him as he was then warned to move on. Trail residents say they acted to protect community morals and will not be questioned.
In South Sharon Pennsylvania on June 22 a dispute over removing Rev Eli Pepp from his Roumanian Orthodox ministry heats up. Peter Costea leads the opposition while Pepp supporters rally behind the minister. The power balance favors Pepp, threatening Costea with removal if his side gains enough backing. Both camps claim victory.
At a school board meeting this evening a decision will be made on locker arrangements for students at the new building. The choice is between two pupils sharing a locker or providing individual lockers for all students.
Mrs. George W. Shaffer, 81, of Brownsville Pennsylvania, passed away. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The schedule details the procession in sections beginning at 9:30 a m with the royal party riding in the third section at 10:28 a m. The king and queen arrive at the abbey at 10:52 a m and the ceremony starts at 11:00 a m with crowns for the king at 12:37 p m and the queen at 12:52 p m. The royal procession returns to the palace at 2:03 p m and the couple arrive again at 2:51 p m.
G. E. Jackson, a seven-year-old runaway from Leetonia Ohio, has wandered across the country with a carnival company. He left home for a friend’s city where he stayed a year, then roamed the states, served in the Spanish American War in Philadelphia, and later worked on Rancho 110 near Montrose California. He has always earned his living by work or wit and wears cowboy tags as a Western look.
Friends of Robert J. Tully of Pittsburg street report he underwent throat surgery last week and is not improving. he has been taken to Shenango Valley hospital for further treatment.
Word says New Brighton post office has been chosen to host a postal savings bank and will open on July 15. The move adds financial services at the local facility and expands postal offerings for residents.
The event records the crowning of Edward's son at 12 30 in the morning. Precedents note royal ceremony details and historical context for succession rituals.
London reporters say millions spent on King George and Queen Mary’s coronation dampened public enthusiasm as crowds dwindled outside. Critics blame Lord Kitchener for barricaded streets and czar like edicts, though inside Westminster Abbey the ceremony drew strong applause as the crown was placed on George.
Central Fire Department mourns loss of its four month old mascot pup. The dog darted in front of Judge Porter's car yesterday afternoon and could not be saved, drawing sorrow from staff and visitors at the firehouse.
Preparatory communion services are scheduled at the Second United Presbyterian church on Thursday and Friday evenings. Tonight Rev. J. H. Clemens, pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach. Tomorrow evening Dr. J. H. Whalen of the First Baptist church will deliver the sermon.
The New Castle school board plans to move all eighth grades to the East Street building after remodeling. Objections from Terrace avenue and Mahoningtown districts persist, and a public meeting has been called to discuss the proposal.
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