New Castle Democrats Propose Debt Increase Vote
Gov Wilson named New Castle Democrats to back a public vote on boosting indebtedness for a major project. The measure seeks approval to raise funds through a bond issue to support.
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27 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
1
Biggest Project Ever in Councils Seeks City Improvements
The council approved funding for a Muny light plant at 200000 dollars a sewage disposal plant at 183000 dollars and street repaving at 117000 dollars. The measures were not discussed in depth during last night’s session.
Bond Issue Proposed for City Repaving Sewer Plant and Light
An ordinance introduced by Councilman McKeever calls for issuing 500000 dollars in bonds to fund street repaving and repairs 117000, a municipal electric light plant 200000, and a sewer disposal plant 183000. The measure triggers a special election since the bond debt would exceed the two percent limit, requiring a vote by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeever
City Council Considers $500,000 Debt Increase Measure
After a chaotic reconvening, Councilman McKeever presented an ordinance to raise city indebtedness by 500000, pushing total debt above 2 percent of valuation and requiring a public vote. Funds would fund a sewage plant 183000, a municipal electric light plant 200000, and street repaving 117000. The measure faces subcommittee review before full discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeever
Nells
Eight shipping lines shut by seamen strike in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam on June 27 eight shipping lines were tied up by a general strike of seamen and other workers. The companies plan to fill vacancies with Chinese strikebreakers and rioting is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Wilson Seen as Logical Democratic Candidate in 1912
C H Akens argues Woodrow Wilson is the logical Democratic candidate to challenge Taft in 1912. He believes Taft is stronger and that nominating a capable reform candidate is essential. Akens cites Wilson’s appeal to common people and suggests Harmon or Champ Clark as alternatives, but favors Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Wilson
Champ Clark
Washington
Harmon
Wampum School Board Breaks Deadlock in Teacher Election
After four weeks of votes with no result five directors met in Wampum last night. Miss Margaret McCurdy withdrew her application and the board elected W A Brown of Wampum Miss Dickson of Hoytdale and Miss Jessie Aiken of Chewton to join Prof Syling of New Castle and Miss Parsons of Ellwood City in filling the teaching staff. A new classroom will be built or a portable school used to accommodate growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
W. A. Brown
J. H. Stewart
Mt. Clemens
Margaret McCurdy
Dickson
Hoytdale
Jessie Aiken
Chewton
Syling
New Castle
Parsons
Ellwood City
Reno Narrow Escape In Runaway Wagon
J Reno escaped injury when the wagon he drove ran away on Long Avenue near noon. The driver was pulled from the seat and found between the horses as the wagon struck a drinking fountain at Mill Street and Long Avenue. The fountain toppled, the wagon damaged, but the man crawled free unharmed. Spectators called the escape remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reno
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Deaconess Board Meeting Set for Wednesday at 3 PM
The Deaconess board will meet at the Deaconess home on North Jefferson street Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Jefferson Street
Tin Mill Workers Press Urgency Over Amalgamated Scale
New Castle tin workers and others return home for weekends and report widespread unrest over the Amalgamated scale set to expire June 30. Reports from the Carnahan mill in Canton Ohio describe bitter mood and readiness for a strike, while a controll er who pledged to work faced a severe beating. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Carnahan
Canton
Chewton Reestablishes Independent School District
Judge Porter grants petition of Chewton residents to reestablish the independent school district after its abolition under the new school code. Testimony from several citizens supported that Wayne township facilities were insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Chewton and
Vicinity
Wayne Township
Death records for Frank L. Weller and Catherine Laughlin
Obituary brief notes the deaths of Frank L. Weller aged 55 of 75 Raymond Street and Catherine Laughlin aged 11 of Youngstown. No further biographical details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Weller
Raymond Street
Catherine Laughlin
Youngstown
Seamen Strike Expands as Federation Demands Stand
London reports a widening seamen strike as the Shipping Federation vows to fight to the end. Representatives of about 100000 transport workers may order an immediate walkout, swelling the total to around 250000. Other unions consider demands amid coronation spending concerns. The miners also vote on a possible strike for better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Shipping Federation
Great Britain
Miners’ Federation
Emery to Appear Before Board of Pardons
Attorney S. P. Emery travels to Harrisburg to present Robert Nugent's pardon application before the pardon board. Nugent, convicted for the Ferguson murder at New Castle Junction, seeks clemency on the grounds of having served a sufficient term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Emery
Harrisburg
Robert Nugent
Nugent
Ferguson
New Castle Junction
Judge Porter Addresses Wampum Church on Our Government
Judge William E. Porter spoke last night at Wampum Methodist Church under the Men’s Brotherhood. The address titled Our Government was well received by the audience and focused on civic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Porter
Wampum
Champ Clark Seen as Ideal Democratic Nominee
Harry Good argues Champ Clark of Missouri is the best Democratic candidate for president. He asserts Clark as Speaker of the House unites party factions and can win, claiming Clark embodies national leadership and avoids regional sectionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
National House
Harmon
Wilson
Ee Clark
Clark
Harry Good
Presidential Choice Reflected in Local News Poll
In ongoing sentiment, residents name Wilson Harmon Clark and Graham as favored leaders. Supporters cite Wilson's progressive record and electability while Harmon is praised for experience and integrity. Clark appeals to familiarity and oratory. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New Jersey
William F. Berger
Harmon
Ohio
Cleveland
G. Newton Clark
Clark
H. A. Wilkison
Much Too Busy to Get Married in Busy 1900s Style
Charles A. Cobb the Middleboro furniture mover told his fiancée Henrietta Jacobs he had a rush of business and should finish work before the wedding. His trips to move families to Fall River Providence and back kept him away, yet Jacobs believed they would marry soon, noting they were not "kids."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Charles A. Cobb
Middleboro
Henrietta Jacobs
Cobb
Fall River
Providence
Lightning Strikes Woman During Severe Storm in Chambersburg
During a severe electrical storm in southern Franklin County Mrs. Smith Lininger of near Mercersburg was badly injured by lightning. She went upstairs to close windows and the bolt struck her as she reached for a blind, burning her body and tearing shoes from her feet before bystanders found her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Smith Lininger
Mercersburg
Harmon as Democrat for Grover Cleveland School Support
A. D. Newell of the Seventh ward advocates Governor Harmon highlighting his cabinet experience under Grover Cleveland. He argues Harmon embodies Cleveland era democracy and rugged honesty, pointing to leadership in carrying a doubtful state twice and facing strong Republican rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Newell
Seventh Ward
Harmon
Newell
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Wave of Wilson Sentiment Here
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey leads a New Castle Democratic nomination poll ahead of 1912. The survey finds Wilson favored over Champ Clark and Judson Harmon, with many believing only Wilson can defeat Taft. Harmon shows weak support among local progressives, while Taft’s strength is noted as growing nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Hugus
Keystone
Democratic County Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Harmon
Gov. Wilson
New Jersey
New Castle
Ellwood City
Wilson
Washington
West
Champ Clark
Missouri
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Voters urged not to be overlooked in county assessments
James Ewing of Wampum, jailed for attacking a Youngstown officer, is bonded by his parents after mortgaging their home. Voters in New Castle and Lawrence County are urged to verify their assessment before July 29 to ensure eligibility for the September 30 primaries. County Commissioner John Pitts notes many residents may be missed by the assessor and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ewing
Wampum
Youngstown
Ewing
Officer Park
New Castle
Lawrence County
John Pitts
Mr. Pitts
Milton dam to hold Youngstown water supply
The Milton dam will create a reserve water supply for Youngstown at an estimated cost of 360000 dollars. The structure is planned to run about 2400 feet in length and rise 40 feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Youngstown
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Democrats
DEMS
C. H. Akens
Co. H. Akens
Tempts Board
RENO
Deaconess Board
Steamship Cos
Emery
Board OF Pardons
Democratic Co. Committee
J. D. Long
White House
Samuel J. Chambers
Court Street
Champ
A. Martin Graham
David Ramsey
Castle Democrats
Gov. Harmon
A.D. Newell
Fred W. Gallant
The
News
Buckeye
Har‘mon
Mortcade
Pitts
Tration Law
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