Harman Nominated by Democrats to Lead Ticket
Columbia County man Harman is named by the Democratic party to head the ticket for state treasurer without opposition.
27 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
1
Columbia County man Harman is named by the Democratic party to head the ticket for state treasurer without opposition.
At Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Democratic convention centered on the capitol scandal with speeches denouncing graft. John G Harmon of Columbia County was nominated for state treasurer by acclamation amid applause for Governor Stuart and Berry's leadership. The small gathering adjourned sine die after adopting a reform platform.
The monthly meeting of the City Epworth League will be held Thursday evening at the Croton Avenue Methodist Church. Rev. J. C. McDonald, pastor of the Epworth Church, will be the speaker.
Viola Boylan was found in a Second Avenue coal bin with cuts and signs of brutal abuse. Police seek an Italian former employee who threatened the child and disappeared days earlier as they investigate a murder suspected to cover another crime.
Frank McClain of Lancaster County Speaker of the House and wife arrived in New Castle as guests of ex Lieutenant Governor Brown. They will stay several days and attend a series of social events. No political significance is attached to the visit, which is for a summer vacation social with Mr. Brown.
Rev. Philip Brady, who has served five years as assistant priest at St. Marys, departed Wednesday for Dawson Pa to serve at Sacred Heart church. He leaves New Castle with best wishes from many friends. His successor, Rev. J Sharp, will arrive in the city Saturday.
Joseph Hughes of Milton Street, father of City Controller Lyman C. Hughes, is in critical condition at his home with cancer of the face. His condition has worsened in recent days and is feared to be fatal.
Lawrence county residents attend the annual Civil War soldiers reunion in Mercer county. The event began at 10 am with speeches and continues through the day with remarks from local veterans and organizers.
Reverend F J Eger of St Joseph's Church and his cousin Attorney Gill of Sioux City have left for a trip to the Jamestown Exposition. Gill has been visiting in New Castle for some time.
U S District Judge Landis orders subpoenas for thirteen Standard Oil officials and related figures to appear July 6 in Chicago. John D Rockefeller among those summoned, following a denial by attorney John S Miller to provide requested financial information about the oil trust.
Joseph Kolelek a Polish laborer residing at 434 Creston avenue near the Shenango tin mill was shot about 8 o clock Thursday morning. The revolver belonged to a fellow boarder and went off while two men cleaned it for the Fourth. Kolelek was wounded in the left groin and thigh but is expected to recover. He was taken to the hospital after Dr Long Knoll responded to the scene.
NEW LONDON Conn June 27 At 12 30 it was announced the Harvard Yale varsity race postponed to 6 30 p m or later due to rough water and whitecaps threatening the eight shells. Wind may ease by sunset and the varsity could race tonight but freshmen and four oared events may wait until tomorrow.
City electrician Devlin and assistants search for a short circuit blamed for numerous false fire alarm bells since Sunday. A fault on one circuit remains elusive, causing persistent nuisance and multiple alarms.
R C Heston has awarded a contract to build an eight room brick house on Edison Avenue. The structure will use buff brick and include all modern improvements.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Waddington and assistants escorted five prisoners to the workhouse Thursday morning. Mabel Gibson, held since Christmas, was sentenced to six months for being an inmate of a disorderly house. Albert Hays received ninety days for cheating a boarding house keeper and was noted as the man who escaped from Alderman Green's office. Hugh McMutrie faces eight months for assault and battery. Harry Cosse serves six months for larceny, and Bob Kane ninety days for larceny.
After several days of shutdown the New Castle stamping works will resume full operations Friday morning. Machinery repairs have been completed and all employees should report at the usual hour. The plant will be closed for one day on July 4.
About 1000 residents arrived in two special trains over the Pennsylvania to Cascade park for a Leetonia concert band organized picnic. They will spend the day at the park enjoying the outing.
Due to increased business between Youngstown and Sharon, extra street cars will be placed into service. Service between Hubbard and New Castle will remain unchanged.
At Houston Virginia June 27 Judge Barksdale ruled evidence about Miss Loving being drugged and ruined by Theodore Estes cannot be admitted. Prosecution witnesses testified Judge Loving was high tempered and sane, while defense seeks to show insanity. The case moves toward expert insanity testimony after a court recess.
Frank Diflock alleged leader of a Lawrence Junction strike was fined $5 and costs by Alderman Fulkers after a trespass hearing. Diflock and five others were discharged by Pennsylvania after a wage dispute and ordered off grounds. he refused and clashed with Detective Patterson, leading to arrest by Captain Gastinger.
The State Teachers association will hold its annual meeting in Greensburg on July 2 3 and 4. Rev J D Moffatt president of Washington and Jefferson college is a leading program participant. Prominent educators from across the state are expected to attend.
George Snezik had a hearing before Alderman Williams for assault and battery brought by Ignatz Tabitz. He was fined $1 and costs. On a separate charge of disorderly conduct by Amelia Wenehick, Snezik paid the costs.
In Pittsburg police and health officers arrested about one hundred people for spitting on sidewalks. The arrests covered all races and stations as authorities patrolled downtown streets and presented offenders to a magistrate.
For western Pennsylvania expect a fair night and Friday with warmer temperatures tonight in the northern portion and further warming on Friday.
Boise Idaho June 27 Cross examination resumes in the William Haywood murder trial. W F Davis recalls Orchard saying Steunenberg made him a pauper and would get even. Dr McGee and Mrs Lottie Day are held for questioning. if Orchard was in Wallace on July 19 it undermines his Denver claim.
James Dunnan resigns as postmaster of Mt Jackson after saying the duties take too much time. A petition supports D W Houk for the job, Houk recently a resident on Florence avenue and now in Mt Jackson's merchantile business. The Mt Jackson office has changed hands four or more times as rural routes reduced business.
Police officer Haid has arrested 24 offenders in under four weeks. Though early in his service, he shows veteran skill in pursuing suspicious characters and safeguarding the public as a rising member of the force.
The New Castle Italian baseball club travels to Niles CO for a Sunday game with a $75 purse. The Italian club has shown good form this season and defeated several strong amateur clubs in the region. A large turnout from this city will accompany the team.
All Pulaski and West Middlesex merchants plan an outing at Conneaute Lake on August 9. A special train will be provided over the Pennsylvanian line.
Eddie Morris a roller in mill has been granted all leave of absence from duties and will travel abroad to visit the old country. The action reflects a personal furlough arranged through employers and local authorities. He is expected to return after a defined leave period pending final arrangements.
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