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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
A brief note discusses England's radical labor act in a mid afternoon context, outlining legislative proposals and potential impacts on workers rights and union actions. The item highlights political debate and public response during a tense period.
Government measures push a reform labeled the IT bill that would require the state to provide employment to men unable to find work through other means. The policy targets employment obligations and governmental accountability for job creation.
The house of commons voted 241 to 95 against a bill to compel local authorities to provide employment at union wages for all, a measure backed by the labor and socialist parties as a modern guarantee of work. Critics warn of higher taxes and government burden.
Washington March 13 The Senate investigating committee chaired by Boutell plans to subpoena key Electric Boat witnesses led by Isaac L Rice Elihu Frost and Lawrence Spear as it broadens inquiry into charges of corruption or attempted corruption of members of Congress. Former Senator Marion Butler seeks to testify. Hobson claims Spear believed he could secure a naval affairs committee seat for Hobson if his view on submarines was supported.
Financier Walsh sentenced to five years in Leavenworth for alleged banking violations. Court records show authorities pursuing recovery of misused funds linked to his financial dealings. Colleagues and associates declined comment as the case proceeds.
John R. Walsh, a Chicago financier once a newspaper publisher and political boss, was sentenced by Judge A B Anderson to five years in a federal penitentiary in Leavenworth. He faced convictions for bank law violations including excessive lending, signing others’ names to notes, and using state deposits for private gain.
The United Mine Workers national convention adjourned after the scale committee failed to report due to deadlock among members. H Mortimer Wilson of Boston was arrested in San Francisco on charges of forging a check allegedly signed by Governor Guild.
Secretary Metcalf announced the battleship fleet will depart San Francisco on July 6 to circumnavigate the globe via the Suez Canal. First stop Honolulu with visits to Samoa, Australia, and Manila for target practice, then home via Colombo, Aden, Port Said, and Gibraltar. A New York arrival is expected for a presidential review after a 13 to 14 month absence from the Atlantic coast.
Labor leaders backing an independent party view the AFL conference in Washington as a catalyst. They emphasize that even without a formal party endorsement the national discussion will boost the movement and aim to field a ticket for the next presidential race.
The United States exported goods worth 52.5 million dollars to Cuba and imported 92.5 million. A German torpedo boat S.12 was sunk today at the mouth of the Elbe in a collision with an unknown steamer.
A farmer near Gerace Calabria reports rooting pigs leading to a village tragedy. Giovanni Avellone dies from heartbreak after his daughter's confession. Andrew Campanile is found dead and later died after a struggle. A baby is born and the mother contemplates vengeance. Lucy Avellone seeks revenge, ending the tragedy. Authorities notified. Also a Delaware and Hudson railroad stock impairment inquiry is requested by the Albany service commission.
Closing testimony centered on expert physicians conflicted over Quimby sanity. Defense attorney Aiken urged diminished responsibility due to brain fever and liquor. District Attorney Young cited witnesses denying mental illness. Judge Porter gave a thorough charge as verdict looms this evening. Detective Logan and Dr Campbell supported sound mind. Sheriff Waddington noted dullness then improvement. Continued on Page Nine.
Los Angeles on March 13 reports little betting on the Coulon McGovern match tonight at the Pacific Athletic club with Coulon the slight favorite as a few wagers are placed.
Rev. R. H. Mulholland, senior at Princeton Theological Seminary, has accepted the call of the Highland Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Formal acceptance is expected soon, with his pastorate likely starting mid May after his Princeton graduation on May 17.
In New York on March 13 the defense argues that if Hitchcock is acquitted action will be taken against the Gerry Society for allegedly intimidating witnesses Helen VonHagen Flora Whiston and Elsie Voecks. Attorney Carl Fischer-Hansen challenged cross examination as the trial focused on the witness's early life and memories of Hitchcock. Witness Helen VonHagen testified about visits to Hitchcock's Great Neck home and Mona tuk theater trips, with memory inconsistencies raised by the defense.
General Wegack, famed Russian diplomat with experience in Pekin and Tokio, is rumored to be appointed ambassador to the Chinese capital. The selection, kept confidential, may be announced when he presents credentials in Pekin, reflecting Russia's delicate eastern position.
San Francisco March 13 Packey McFarland and Jimmy Britt have failed to sign articles for a fight. Sam Berger the promoter says details remain to be arranged and he believes the fighters and managers will meet today to set signatures in due order.
I L Smith resigns as local secretary of National Protective Legion No 971 after nearly four years of service since the legion’s organizing in New Castle. Mrs C W Allen was elected secretary at the meeting Thursday night.
Obituaries list J H Ray 70 Utica PA Hugh Riley 75 Pittsburg St Robert McCormick 65 South Jefferson St Mrs Margaret Johnston 72 Pulaski Twp Alex Perozio 35 Payne Station with basic age and residence entries and no additional details.
J Norman Martin filed a bill on behalf of Western Allegheny Railroad in Armstrong County seeking to block county commissioners from enforcing the two cent per mile rate. The suit argues the 1907 two cent act is unconstitutional while detailing capital, construction costs, debt, and unsettled rights of way. Two daily passenger trains serve the East New Castle to Dewey line and a hearing date is not yet set.
Robert McCormick a longtime iron and steel worker was found dead in an alley behind Jack Fee's tavern on Washington Street. Police and a coroner attended. death attributed to alcoholism. the 64 year old, born in County Down Ireland, is survived by a cousin Thomas McCormick and a brother in Ireland.
President Roosevelt urges the House Committee on Claims to grant a substantial appropriation to reimburse the Southern Pacific Company for costs in controlling Colorado River waters and preventing floods in Imperial Valley California. The company seeks 1,600,000 dollars from Congress.
William Houston a Pu laski township farmer juror in the Quimby murder case has not heard of the death of his wife's mother Mrs Margaret Johnston which occurred early Friday morning The trial has finished and the jury will not learn of the death until verdict is returned
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