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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1909

Page

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Protest by New Castle merchants over open shop stance

New Castle business men vote to publish which merchants back the anti credit resolution aimed at tin mill workers who refuse to open shop. The mass meeting in council chamber sparked a second mill men meeting that urged listing names of supporters. Continued on Page Two.

New Castle Erican Tin Plate Company Council Chamber Messrs J. J. Dean Calvin Smith Jerry Blucher Council Wylie McCaslin McCaslin

New Castle Businessmen Warn of Strike Fallout

A New Castle business group sent to The News office a list of consequences if a tin mill strike occurs. They warn of indefinite mill suspensions, mass unemployment across industries, shortages and price premiums for jobs, scabbing concerns, widespread poverty, halted construction, real estate depreciation, age related job loss for workers over 45, and capital moving manufacturing elsewhere.

Policeman Killed in Auto Crash on Ocean Avenue

New York June 30 United Press reports Policeman Thomas B McEnroe of Sheepshead Bay killed when a speeding car veered into a ditch and overturned at Ocean Avenue. Five others injured including John Bohan Harry Wayland William Joppert George Olney and Edgar J Elliott. Chauffeur injured. car crash occurred after a passenger stepped into the road.

United Press New York Thomas B. McEnroe Sheepshead Bay Ocean Avenue John Bohan Harry Wayland William Joppert George Olney Edgar J. Elliott McEnroe

James Warren's Funeral Thursday

The remains of James L. Warren who was murdered in a Youngstown fight were brought to the city. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at his brother’s home 17 East Reynolds Street with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Warren was a member of the Protected Home circle.

James L. Warren Youngstown East Reynolds Street Greenwood Cemetery Home Circle

St Marys School Picnic At Cascade Park Draws Large Crowd

The annual St Marys school picnic at Cascade park drew about 500 attendees including children teachers and parish priests. Parents joined in the evening as park amusements delighted attendees.

St. Mary's School Cascade Park

Lowellville Council Enacts Dog Muzzling and Licensing Ordinance

The Lowellville council approves a new ordinance requiring dog owners to muzzle their dogs and obtain license tags. The measure aims to curb incidents and improve public safety in the town.

Death in Heat Claims Peter McCall at 53

Peter McCall of 107 Chestnut Street died Tuesday evening at home, heart trouble likely triggered by extreme heat. He returned from work complaining of heat and heart pains. two physicians were unable to save him. A blast furnace worker, he was 53, born in Ireland, survived by his wife and another son James McCall.

Peter McCall Chestnut Street McCall Ireland James McCall

Credit Offer Talk Circulates During Tin Strike

Word spread on Wednesday that a store will open at Fifth and Eighth wards to supply strikers with provisions. A prominent city resident is ready to back the tin workers and offer credit if their regular grocers refuse. Employer mills claim the merchant is able to supply needs and may propose that strikers trade at his store to ride out the dispute.

Pocketbook found via news ad. owner located

V Mancini of 289 Croton avenue found a pocketbook with money Tuesday and ran a Found ad in The News. One insertion sufficed. Mrs Olive Stoner of Har lansburg road saw the notice, came to the office, and retrieved the purse left by the finder.

V. Mancini Croton Avenue Olive Stoner Harlansburg Road

Women Suffer Riot Charges After Parliament Demonstration

London reports show the Home Office instructing prosecutors to charge 108 suffragists and 14 men with rioting and attacking police after clashes near Parliament. A 100000-strong crowd witnessed deputations led by Mrs. Pankhurst as police and protesters clashed, with injuries and arrests amid dispersal.

United Press London Home Office Parliament Pankhurst

Washington County Coal sale adjourned over bid dispute

The Washington County Coal Company property was offered for sale by E. T. Kurtz the receiver. Bids reached 280000 but were deemed insufficient to satisfy all liens and debts and the sale was postponed to August 17 at 2 pm in New Castle Court House.

Washington County Coal Company E. T. Kurtz Mr. Kurtz Painter New Castle Savings & Trust Company Trust Company Kurtz Court House New Castle

Man Of Family Hard Hit By Tariff Bill Increases

Washington reports the tariff schedules passed by the senate raise prices on common family goods. Bologna, pineapples, potatoes, buckwheat and hat trimmings see sharp rises. Cotton cloth duties also climb, promising higher retail costs for clothing and essentials. Continued on Page Six.

United Press Jashington Senate Payne Dingley Washington House

New Officers Elected at Robert Blum Lodge No 466

Robert Blum lodge No 466 K of P elected new officers at its regular meeting. James A. Frazier is Co C and Luther M Cearfoss as Vv C. A. H Heasley is P and L B Nail M of W. W C Hess K of R and 8. M of F William J Clapie M of A W S Heasley I G Lee S Pyle O G Frank Styling Trustee 18 months C W Herman Hess Representative to grand lodge E L Gibson Director of Pythian Outing Association William J Clapie. The lodge is in its 31st year and active in promoting welfare.

Robert Blum Lodge Co. C James A. Frazier Vv. C Luther M. Cearfoss A. H. Heasley L. B. Nail W. C. Hess William J. Clapie W. S. Heasley I. G Lee S. Pyle O. G Frank Styling C. W. Herman Hess Grand Lodge E. L. Gibson Pythian Outing Association

Sunday School Picnics Open Day in Local Churches

Sunday schools from Reform ed Presbyterian and Center United Presbyterian host annual picnics today. Center Grove on the Sharon line features ideal weather and morning gatherings at 9 o clock. Families enjoy delighful day at the park event with parishioners from both churches joining in.

Reformed Presbyterian Church Center Grove Sharon Line Center United Presbyterian Church Park

Company B Holds Annual Reunion in Mercer County

Survivors of Company B 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry gather at James Marquis home near Greenfield Mercer County for their annual reunion with 30 to 40 members and many attending with families.

100Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry James Marquis Greenfield Mercer County

Death Follows Sudden Illness at Cement Plant

Andrew Reimer, 42, German native living in Croton, died at Portland Cement Company plant after a sudden collapse while at work. Heat is suspected as a contributing factor. Funeral set for Thursday at 1 PM at 462 South Jefferson Street with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children in Germany, plus a brother Mike in the US and a sister in Germany.

Weigh Portland Cement Company Andrew Reimer Reimer Germany Cement Company Croton Offut Jefferson Street Mike South Jefferson Street Greenwood Cemetery

Aliens Lacking Funds Delayed at Ellis Island

Immigration Commissioner Williams orders that incoming aliens must have at least 25 dollars. At Ellis Island 125 cabin passengers aboard the Holland-America liner Ryndam are held for further examination after inspectors found they had less than the required funds. Many may be barred from landing.

United Press New York Williams Ryndam Ellis Island Willame

Eight Rescued From Fire Trap On 151st Street

O'Brien and Sergeant Winslow of Morrisania station rescued eight persons from a row of burning tenements on One Hundred and Fifty First Street. The fire caused panic in the neighborhood. Financial loss was small.

United Press New York O’brien Winslow Morrisania Station First Street

Two Brothers Electrocuted in Lima Ohio Incident

Wilbur and Herman Heil, ages 13 and 16, sons of contractor Valentine Hile, attempted to shake street arc light poles. The current electrocuted them as they stood near their parents on the porch, within a short distance of home.

Lima Wilbur Herman Heil Valentine Hile

Safe and Sane 4th of July in New Castle

Mayor Harry Lusk announces observance of Independence Day on July 5 in New Castle. No shooting of explosives will be tolerated Saturday or Monday. Offenders found with revolvers torpedo canes toy pistols or other dangerous fireworks face arrest confiscation and police court charges with stiff fines.

New Castle Harry Lusk Lusk

Mayor Busse Undergoes Appendectomy In Chicago

Reports from the mayor's bedside indicate he is progressing well after a sudden illness. Mayor Fred A. Busse was operated on for appendicitis last evening following a sudden ailment yesterday.

Chicago Fred A. Busse

Death Record for Mrs Patrick Minehan of Youngstown

Mrs Patrick Minehan aged 39 from Youngstown died at Andrew Reimer cement works. Peter McCall aged 57 listed at 107 Chestnut Street.

Patrick Minehan Youngstown Andrew Reimer Cement Works Peter McCall Chestnut Istreet

Striking open shop order grips several steel plants

Pittsburg union leaders announce a strike to begin at midnight, targeting 14 plants in the region and leaving 7 000 to 10 000 workers idle. Non union crews will fill positions as plants at Monongahela and Demmler reopen, signaling potential permanent closures of some union sites. The Hotel Henry hosts talks with independent manufacturers who vow to operate under a union scale despite the push.

United Press Pittsburg American Sheet & Tinplate Company Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel & Tin Workers Monongahela Demmler Sharon New Castle Youngstown Bridgeport Martins Ferry Cambridge Wheeling W. Va Elwood Ind Henry Combine

Tin Workers Meet Tonight at Hughes Hall

A large joint meeting of city tin workers is called for 8 p.m. at Hughes hall corner Milk Street and Long avenue. Leaders Thomas and Rogers urge attendance of off duty turns to discuss remaining open shop plans and the July 1 work decision. Pickets will be sent to Shenango and Greer mills after the meeting.

Hughes Hall Milk Street Long Avenue Will Thomas Pride of New Castle Amalgamated Shenango Greer Mills

Doctor Says He Can Live On 11 Cents Per Day

New York report describes Dr Horace Fletcher promoting his diet plan with an expense record showing 23 quarts of milk and 20 boxes of crackers costing 8508 for two adults and five hungry children. He cites 11 cents daily as sufficient.

United Press New York Horace Fletcher Fletcher Europe Old World

Groom Reappointed Head of State Police in Philadelphia

Captain J. Groom, commander of the First troop, is re appointed head of the state constabulary by Gov. Stuart. Governor also names Harry F. Walter to river fishing commission, Charles D. Hart to penitentiary board, and Richard B. Williams with Benjamin P. Obdyke as nautical school directors.

Philadelphia J. Groom Stuart Harry F. Walter Delaware and Susquehanna Charles D. Hart Eastern Penitentiary Richard B. Williams Benjamin P. Obdyke Nautical School

Mrs McKinley and Miss Horton to Colorado Springs

Mrs Willis J. McKinley and Miss Helen Horton of West Washington street depart for Colorado Springs for a three month stay in the mountains and nearby health resorts.

Willis J. McKinley Helen Horton James A. Horton West Washington Street Colorado Springs

Dark entrance to foot bridge lights urged on Water Street

Pedestrians from the east side of Neshannock creek report using the foot bridge below the Dean block since Tuesday. They request a light at the dark entrance to the bridge to improve safety for late hour crossings and illuminate the Water Street entrance as well.

Dean Block Neshannock Creek Water Street

Johnson Ross Ready for Six Round Heavyweight Bout

Pittsburg on June 30 Jack Johnson the world champion and Tony Ross the Italian are in prime condition for their six round fight tonight. Johnson vows to prove he is a true champion and finish Ross before the limit. Ross trains hard saying the bout may go the limit but a surprise awaits Johnson.

United Press Pittsburg Jack Johnson Tony Ross Johnson Tony Ross

New Castle Rules Require Muzzling of All Dogs

Beginning July 1 dogs running at large in New Castle must be muzzled. The ordinance, effective tomorrow and lasting through September, authorizes Dog Catcher Jack Young to capture unmuzzled dogs. Mayor Lusk orders strict enforcement and immediate action against violators.

New Castle Jack Young Lusk

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James Warren ST. Mary’s Picnic Lowellville Asquith Westminster Bridge Washington County Coal Proposition Robert Blum Knights of Pythias Company B Will Picket Mills
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