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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
The city health department warns funds and supplies are exhausted, forecasting a two to three week crisis that will halt milk and cream testing. Dr. Perry may tour stores but cannot examine samples as material runs out, prompting possible state intervention.
Baltimore June 27. United Press reports that Francis J. Heney told Col. Bryan that a Wilson nomination would end plans for a third party, but Bryan's side denied the claim noting the meeting was a brief greeting with others.
A woman claiming to represent the Christian and Missionary Alliance and other Christian groups has been soliciting funds in New Castle. Ministers warn she is an impostor. Citizens are advised to demand credentials before giving any money.
Judge Me ll vaine of Washington County rules that distributing liquor for profit by clubs violates Brooks law. Ruling targets Moose and Owl clubs. paroled defendants with costs and orders to end liquor to members. Decision cites lawful noncommercial club use. similar cases in Mercer Venango pending in Lawrence for Albino and Sachsenheim clubs.
J. M. Daugherty of Croton Avenue hatched 15 eggs with a hen and produced a chick from every egg, a notably good hatch by local report.
Mayor Tyler signed a 75000 bond issue to fund sewer projects in the Seventh Eighth and Fifth wards and a Second ward storm sewer. Bids will be opened at the next council meeting for large contraction. The plan also provides funds for a sanitary sewer extension and a sewage disposal plant.
One thousand children attended the third annual opening of the New Castle Play Ground association. Officials seek $600 immediately to expand to all city districts and add three more athletic fields and playgrounds. Plans include sites at Westside school Elder field East Washington street Thaddeus Stevens vicinity and Home street Terrace avenue and Croton with anticipated half day sessions.
Judge Ren B. Lindsey returned from Chicago and said the Baltimore Democratic convention will not halt the push for an independent progressive party. He believes nomination of Bryan would not stop the Roosevelt faction from organizing and that the time is ripe for a new party. Others share interest but wait after Baltimore results.
Rome reports macaroni technic as contraband powder used by Turks to resupply Arabs in Tripoli and Cirenaica. Government says yellow gunpowder ground fine and packed as pasta slipped past contraband controls, delaying a decisive Arab push.
In Detroit on June 27 Ralph Williams, a deck hand on the steamer Bothnia, drowned when Bothnia was rammed and sunk by the steamer Curry. His mother, a cook on the Bothnia, watched in distress as crew members escaped onto the Curry but he did not surface.
Peter Punio was fined ten dollars and costs after a hearing before Alderman Ranney on cruelty to animals. W. E. Williams testified he saw Punio leading a barely walking horse down County Line Street. The horse collapsed near Chestnut Street, crowd gathered, oats were fed, and the animal was helped to its stable as Dr. Bittles examined it. The report noted the horse’s weak pulse.
William Jennings Bryan remained noncommittal as the Democratic convention opened in Baltimore. He defended pursuing a progressive platform and a progressive candidate while noting Nebraska will vote for Champ Clark if nominated. Wilson forces pressed for Bryan’s endorsement, but he stood by his Nebraska delegation’s instruction.
William J. Bryan and Senator O’Gorman of New York were chosen to author every word of the platform. They began work at 11 this morning and will present the draft to the sub committee and then to the general committee tonight, signaling a rejection of the Tammany program.
One man drowned and 70 passengers were taken from the excursion steamer Grand Manan after a collision with the tug York in the St Croix river near Calais Maine. The York captain James Carey from Boston went down with his boat. Passengers were Thistle Atlantis association members and friends from St Stephen New Brunswick on a moonlight trip. The Grand Manan reached her dock with a large bow hole. cause of the crash is unknown.
Wilson supporters from Ohio gathered with National Committeeman Harvey C. Garber to back Mayor Newton D. Baker of Cleveland for the vice presidential nomination. Baker, however, declined the push and said he preferred to stay mayor of Cleveland.
County commissioners received a bill from the Allegheny county workhouse for 888.85 covering boarding of prisoners for the past six months. Currently 15 to 20 prisoners from the county are at the workhouse.
Thirteen leases taken for gas by Manufacturers Light and Heat company in Plaingrove township were recorded by Register and Recorder Eak today. Leases were made by W. P. Sankey E. W. Cunningham W. R. Forrest Thomas Shaner Haliday E. A. Caldwell Smith Patterson F. F. Patterson T. P. Holliday E. W. Moore Henry Brenneman Luella G. Neely and Frank Yamkin.
The Valley Straws clinched the pennants by defeating Milton A C in two straight games Score 19 to 7 in game one and 20 to 4 in game two.
June 27 Baltimore progressives push radical stance as unit rule collapses in direct primaries. Leaders optimistic but wary conservatives still hold ground and may rally to the nominee. A progressive platform requires a candidate fully in sympathy with their cause.
A Bryan based political group known as the Progressives announced the surrender of their platform in a move described as a strategic shift. Details remain sparse as the report notes internal reconsiderations within the organization.
Baltimore June 27 A bitter clash over seating at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore sparks charges of sharp practices between Clark and Wilson camps. Frantic efforts to seat delegates from South Dakota and mob excitement mark a tense session as Bryan is seen shaping the platform. Delegates anticipate a late nomination with no clear front runner and a possible deadlock.
The Rt. Rev. Joseph McCort, Catholic vicar-general of Philadelphia, was named titular bishop of Azote and auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia. Azote is in Western Asia. He will remain in Philadelphia.
City chief announces a ban on revolvers dynamite canes and big crackers under city ordinances to ensure a safe sane Fourth. Fireworks are barred and celebrations are to be restrained to avoid premature festivities with New Castle aiming for a quiet holiday while nearby towns plan old fashioned picnics and an evening display at Cascade Park.
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