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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
Harvard claimed two victories in a water race as Thorne of Bow Oarsman collapsed in the blue shell. He was revived with a splash of water on the finish line, while teammate Romold Elf and Crimson team members outpaced rivals in the varsity event.
Harvard swept two morning races at New London with Yale freshmen eight and varsity four, setting Harvard as favorite for the big afternoon event. Harvard freshmen won easily while Yale’s varsity four faltered late, a Yale oarsman collapsing after a dash of water.
The American Party organized in Pittsburg with 200 Allegheny county residents joining. The platform supports initiative refer end recall and direct election of U S senators. Organizers expect rapid growth and county chapters, aiming to field a full slate in the fall. Mrs. William Mitchell of Chestnut street is recovering from illness.
The Merchants and Miners line steamship Grecian returning to Philadelphia from Boston with eighty passengers and a cargo of wool and turpentine faced a blazing fire. Firefighters were overcome by heat as the ship docked. passengers were aroused and danced in the saloon while the blaze continued at noon. Captain Briggs dispatched officers to cabins and warned passengers to stay below deck unless told otherwise.
The Automobile Club of Lawrence County urged the city to regulate traffic by keeping to the right and proper turning rules at corners. The club offers $100 prizes for road supervision and $50 for road drag work and will provide details through club officers. New officers were elected with a large turnout, and the club now has about 70 members amid an estimated 200 cars in the city.
Saturday evening carnival lights grace the streets with cash and prize contests for best costumes. Sunday features W S Anderson address at the Airdome at 3 pm. Monday hosts auto mobile and motor cycle races at 8 am, open air concerts, a baseball parade, and a grand industrial parade at 1 pm followed by vaudeville. Fireworks total $1,000 on Boyles field. Tuesday offers a social round up and open air vaudeville with new acts.
At the Coal Mining Institute of America annual meeting in Uniontown Pennsylvania President H Stock of Indiana presided T K Adams of Mercer spoke on Mine Fires Their Cause and Prevention J W Paul of the United States survey arsenal station read a paper by Clarence Hall of Chicago Sion C Smith of Pittsburgh discussed Legal Responsibilities of Employer and H N Fitch of West Virginia spoke on The Handling Care and Distribution of Mine Tools This afternoon attendees inspected Continental No 1 plant of the H C Frick Coke company noted for its high level of equipment
June set a record with 94 marriage licenses issued at the courthouse. Most licenses went to New Castle couples. Do R Baldwin of this city was elected principal of Mars public schools this week.
New Castle police made 2092 arrests in 1909 10 per Mayor Lusk report. About 1253 were discharged, 160 jailed, receipts totaled 3030 with 1517 25 in fines. Drunkenness led with 883 arrests, disorderly conduct 244, and 194 suspects labeled suspicious. November topped the year with 226 arrests.
Wheeling W Va June 30 employees at Laughlin plant quit over strike assessments for Aetna Standard mills workers. Crescent mill of Whitaker Glessner company followed suit. Differences settled and plant to resume operations at midnight.
The Italian community in Lowellville and nearby areas will hold a two day event on July 15 and 16 starting with a 10 o'clock mass at the church and culminating in an evening parade and fire works. A Youngstown Italian brass band and the Lowellville military band will perform for both days. The celebration is billed as the largest and best ever held in Lowellville.
Johnson money returns as odds shift to 10 to 7 amid betting interest in the Jeffries Johnson exhibition. Report notes Jeffries strong at long range but wind and stamina remain questioned by observers and bettors amid talks of emergency referee Charley White.
An army of newsmen gathered at Burgess Point as Col. Roosevelt and President Taft prepared for a long awaited meeting at the summer White House in Beverly Massachusetts. Roosevelt, staying with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge at Nahant, was expected to motor over to discuss New York state affairs and federal policy with Taft.
Death of Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia prompts a Virginia legislature choice for a full term with Gov. Mann to appoint the interim. Ex-Gov. Claud Swanson is seen as likely, as funeral attendees from multiple states gather in Lynchburg.
Rufus Bell son of ex Sheriff Bell has accepted a position with the Stoddard Dayton Automobile company in Dayton Ohio. He will move to Dayton to assume the new role while his family remains in New Brighton for now.
Edgar Gartland an 11 year old boy who was badly burned while playing Indian in Youngstown died yesterday.
Mrs. Sara Miller aged 83 in Youngstown died with obituary noting her passing. John Kennedy 45 of Portersville is listed in the record.
Members of company B, 100th Pennsylvania volunteer regiment, the Roundheads, gathered at W. R. Hays home near Greenfield. Nine members attended from New Wilmington Mercer New Castle Leesburg and other towns with others present. Speakers included Rev. Kirkbride Rev Barr Rev Pittinger and J. C. Stevenson. The unit, formed in 1861 from Mercer and surrounding areas, served under General Grant and fought in many battles ending at Appomattox.
A summons in trespass has been filed by John Grassinger and Teresa Grassinger against the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad company. The statement of claims has not yet been placed on file. William Jones and family are moving from South Bay street to Epworth street.
Mrs. James Schoolcraft Sherman wife of Vice President Sherman is ill at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore The vice president left Washington for her bedside after Congress adjourned and stayed with her until Monday morning when there was a slight improvement Mr Sherman said there is no danger and returned to Washington then went back to Baltimore the next day
County Chairman Charles H. Young will call a committeemen meeting once Tener resigns to name conferees for a replacement. Lawrence County contenders include George W. Johnston Charles H. Matthews and William M. Brown with allies probing support. Penrose reportedly stays hands off awaiting Tener's choice amid Beaver and Washington county talks. U S Marshal Porter, a Tener ally, gains consideration. Porter was once a Beaver Falls wholesale producer. Continued on Page Eight.
New Castle is favored to host the Pennsylvania State Educational Association’s fifty fourth annual convention. The city’s delegation led by Prof. W Lee Gilmore and Prof. T A Kimes is actively campaigning to land next year’s event, aiming to bring hundreds of teachers to town after a twelve year gap.
Canon City report on Francisco and Raefaela Esper a living couple married in 1820 Santa Fe New Mexico. Francisco 110 Raefaela 106. They reside on Pike's Peak avenue Florence Colorado in good health though memory faded six years ago.
Miss Marian Hover daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Hover of Croton avenue won second prize in the Burns Swallow oratorical contest at the L T L convention in Warren The award was five dollars and seven contestants from districts competed for the prize
The Pennsylvania Bar Association rejected its committee on ethics and adopted the American Bar Association code after a heated debate. Judge Robert Ralston and Alexander Simpson led opposing sides while Dr. La Rue Munson urged judges be bound by duties, citing aPennsylvania case. Hampton L. Carson spoke on Blackstone’s Commentaries. Next Tuesday a fresh air camp for poor children opens at Mill Creek park in Youngstown.
Emmett Lacey, appointed dog catcher in Red Bank New Jersey, shows ornate gear and a bruised face after a single day on the job. He reports six bites while attempting to seize ten unmuzzled dogs, three escape into the pound and one is bought back for a dollar, drawing public scrutiny.
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