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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
1
Buckeye workers rally behind Lewis with backing across the union as Ohio mining crews return to work and all factions aid John Mitchell in ongoing strike dynamics.
Total United Mine Workers membership 360000 with 250000 bituminous and 110000 anthracite miners. Contract expires April 1, affecting only bituminous fields across Western Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois Missouri and states west of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio River. Two million people are vitally interested. A strike would aim to discredit John Mitchell before the country.
Indianapolis report says United Mine Workers split into Mitchell and Lewis factions with the national convention looming. Operators back Lewis to sign contracts while Mitchell backs a broader stand, risking a major strike as Ohio miners lean away from action.
A Lawrence county socialist party caucus announced the ticket for the upcoming election. The slate includes County committee Evan Evans J W Green J P Gill C F Williams Mrs Zalah Williams delegates to state convention Ken Nolte Steve Lee Charles H McCarty John R Fox Prothonotary Eden Powell County auditor Daniel P Deely County treasurer J P Strayer County commissioners H Ss Green Andrew Lindgren Representative Norris Mitchell W J White.
Rev. Flint White spent the night in Worcester jail after police court arraignment for protesting police action at an anarchist meeting. He was charged with interfering with police, bail was refused, and he was later released by the court. White had quit his rectorship at St. John's Episcopal Church to pursue socialist work.
Letters of administration for George Book of Mahoning township go to his son S. W. Book. Letters in Solomon E. Harmon’s Mahoning township estate go to Harry S. Harmon. Letters testamentary for Julia A. Davidson go to her nephew Francis J. Gibson.
Supporters of Governor Hughes argue Taft’s Brooklyn speech was a deliberate bid to win the Solid South for the Republican nomination. They point to Taft’s praise of black leaders as evidence and warn that courting Southern votes could cost him nationwide victory.
In Washington on March 17 Harvey Parker of Brockton faced Joe Turner in a wrestling match that devolved into a crawl as Parker spent most of the night riding his opponent. Referee Pat O Connor awarded Turner the decision after an hour and twenty nine minutes, Parker finally leaving to catch a train. Turner toppled Parker with a half Nelson and scissors to secure the win.
The AFL led mobilization plans for a March 18 meeting of executive officers and delegates from 118 unions to map labor strategy after the Supreme Court rulings on the Erdman act and employer liability act. Leaders expect debate on forming an independent labor party and aligning politics with labor goals, with bills drafted for ratification and possible congressional action.
J Adam Hainer may face no opposition for the poor director post if he accepts. The News reports he has not decided whether to run and that supporters urge him to return to the office.
The North Beaver township school board will hold commencement exercises on Wednesday evening April 15. Five students will graduate. Miss Black, one of the graduates, has recovered from illness and will participate in the ceremony.
British cruiser Indefatigable and German cruiser Bremen anchor at Port au Prince as Haytians fear foreign provocations. Des Moines and Eagle to reinforce after Nord Alexis withdraws consent to refugees’ embarkation, while US aims to protect American interests amid potential attacks on legations.
Miss Carrie Morrow longtime East Falls street resident and church member died Tuesday morning after illness and pleurisy. Born 1846 she was daughter of David and Margaret Morrow and sister of Mrs. L A Fisher. Her funeral date to be announced.
The Presbyterian union of the city met at Fourth Presbyterian Church to discuss the relation of the Session to the Sunday School. John G. Nothdurst gave an address followed by discussion. A June banquet for ministers and elders and their wives was planned with an out of town speaker invited.
Kaiser William approves the new Berlin subway and takes his first underground ride. Traffic halted as he rode the line end to end with a large retinue. He expresses satisfaction and decorates the motor man as he departs.
In Harrisburg on March 17 Judge Kunkel granted a postponement of the next hearing in the alleged conspiracy cases tied to the capitol project. Architect Huston’s lawyers failed to reach a deal with prosecutors, delaying testimony and raising the possibility he will defend himself and claim ignorance of any conspiracy.
London March 17 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman the English prime minister remains in critical condition his condition described as extremely weak with alarming heart symptoms indicating severe illness affecting the government and public affairs observers await further medical updates.
The commonwealth case against S A Levine was taken up shortly before noon. He faces larceny by bailee charges for allegedly borrowing $30 and not returning it to Zalinsky.
Attorney P. Emery travels to Harrisburg to appeal to the pardon board for commutation of Rosario Serge's death sentence for the murder of Tony Conti. He will not seek a pardon but asks for life imprisonment and presents many letters from citizens in support.
Miss O’Brien, central at the Bell telephone exchange in Wampum, was brought to the city Monday evening on the P. and L. E. train and taken to White’s hospital ambulance. She has been ill for several weeks and her condition is serious. Friends hope for improvement.
Twenty engineers returned to running engines on the E and A division of the Pennsylvania Railroad this morning. Road Foreman of Engines T L Bailey oversaw the restart at Sharon and Youngstown mills, boosting traffic. Switching engines from Lawrence Junction were moved to Youngstown and Sharon to prepare for traffic opening.
Dublin March 17 Tommy Burns remains favorite over Jem Roche for tonight’s fight. Irish fans back Roche at 21 to 31 odds, believing promoter Richard Croker’s confidence signals a surprise. A physician noted Roche’s unusual muscular protection, Burns expected to weigh about 168 pounds, Roche 177, both confident of victory. Ringside tickets rise to 50 dollars. ring entry at 10 30 p m.
W. J. Collins, a former Lawrence county resident and son of the late James Collins of Volant, is visiting the city to discuss opportunities in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. He has spent nine years on the Pacific coast and knows the climates and crops there. He believes the far west offers better prospects and a more desirable climate than this country.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance convenes at Hoover Heights Tabernacle from March 18 to 22. Speakers include Rev. A Harriman of Bridgeport Rev. R J Cunningham Rev. Herbert Dyke and evangelist K L Kramjer.
The second local institute of North Beaver township teachers will convene in the high school building Thursday evening March 19. County Superintendent W. L. Gilmore is among the principal speakers for the event.
The funeral of Louis I Kerr will be held Thursday at 2 PM at his mother’s residence, 417 West Washington street. The burial will be private.
County jury found Mrs Stewart guilty of selling liquor without a license and maintaining a disorderly house on Bridge Street. She was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to three months in the workhouse. Detective Logan and officers testified of complaints and raids, while defense witnesses denied wrongdoing and blamed nearby premises.
Milwaukee report says Billy Papke defeated Hugo Kelly after ten hard rounds in a rough fight. Kelly sustained a cut on the face and a small bone in his hand was broken in the second round. Papke pressed throughout with repeated head fighting and was warned by referees.
William Murdock Robert Schrock James Martin William Curtis and John Cavanaugh were jailed on charges of stealing clothing from a box car. A B&O detective arrested them. they claimed to be from Sharpsburg and reportedly admitted the theft. Each posted $500 bail pending further action.
A man was stabbed with a pair of shears and, along with his wife Mrs. C B Scofield, is held in Youngstown. They both claim the stabbing was accidental.
Record lists deaths of Louis I Kerr 45 of 15 North Jefferson street Margaret Grimes 1 of 201 Croton avenue Rosa Anna Moore 3 of Edenburg and Carrie Morrow 62 of 112 East Falls street with ages and residences.
William Morse of Greenville fainted from heart disease while holding a lantern in his father's barn. The lantern ignited the straw, the barn burned to the ground, Morse escaped unharmed though the structure was destroyed.
Harry Patterson 13 of Hazel Dell testified that his step mother Eliza Patterson whipped him severely and made him sleep on the floor. The case against Eliza Patterson for assault and battery was heard in court with District Attorney Young and J W Humphrey present. After two witnesses the jury returned a not guilty verdict.
The Senate Finance Committee rejected railroad bonds as acceptable security for emergency U S currency and restored monthly retirement limits on national bank circulation to 9 million dollars. Senator LaFolette planned a lengthy speech but failed to gain support for his proposed amendment as the panel acted decisively.
A charter is issued to Shenango Lumber Company with $30,000 capital in 300 shares of $100. Incorporators James R. Martin M Lee Gailey and Fred E Martin hold 100 100 and 20 shares respectively. The firm will run the lumber yard recently bought from James Cunningham.
The funeral of Margaret Grimes daughter of Mr and Mrs Rhody Grimes of Croton avenue will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the family residence. Interment will follow at St Marys cemetery.
Three counties contend over who pays the burial expenses for James Harris of Youngstown who died by his own hand in Niles. The case centers on jurisdiction and responsibility among the counties for funeral costs.
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