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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
1
Senator Hepburn introduces a distinctive Roosevelt era measure to grant corporations broad immunity. It marks the first in a series of administration bills aimed at reshaping corporate power and regulatory oversight.
Col William P Hepburn introduces in the House a measure to amend the Sherman anti trust act aimed at curbing labor strikes and restricting employer discharges It provides immunity for corporations that register with the commissioner of corporations and meet its requirements while allowing review of contracts to determine restraint of trade with quick action or none if not ordered within a set period.
In Cincinnati March 23 a report by Squire Hedding of Middletown says he saw Gordon Jeffs, known as Harry Simms, on a city street while a government relief expedition searched a Pacific island for him. He dodged Hedging.
A Paris declared con artist faces charges in a $12 million fraud case. Investigators trace vast transfers involving a claimant network across multiple banks and jurisdictions.
Paris March 23. Banker Rochette a leading Paris financier is arrested on swindle charges totaling more than 12 million dollars. Franco Spanish bank and Mining and Industrial Credit institutions are closed and 400 employees dismissed as the stock market falls. Rochette, 32, built a vast network of 58 affiliated banks and attracted investors with vast operations. The first warning came from Gadot who compared Rochette's methods to Humbert Co, but police moved quickly to arrest him.
The First Baptist church holds its annual meeting and officers election Friday evening. Pastor Dr. H J Whalen will attend, returning from Carbondale Friday morning with his wife and two daughters. They will stay with Mr and Mrs John Martin on Park Avenue until the parsonage at 193 Bolyles Avenue is ready, then move in. Rev Swift of Pittsburg filled Dr Whalen's place this Sunday.
In Madrid the queen mother vows to contest two supposed illegitimate sons of King Alfonso XI and Elena Sanz. The pair claim an annuity tied to letters allegedly from Alfonso and previously paid bribes to suppress scandal. She asserts the first claim appeared after the king’s death and that money was paid to destroy the letters.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that federal review limits state control over interstate railroad rates. Attorney General Edward T Young of Minnesota faced contempt for enforcing a state freight regulation after defying a circuit court order. The decision, tied to the North Carolina railroad rate case, curbs state action in rail rate disputes.
Berlin reports Chancellor Prince Von Buelow will address the reichstag on Germany’s foreign policy only after the press boycott ends. Newspaper leaders and militant members clash with Herr Groeber as the dispute over insults escalates, while Stolberg-Werningerode faces pressure over the incident.
Washington March 23 The prize of 1000 dollars offered by Senator Bourne of Oregon for the best written argument for a second term to Roosevelt has been awarded to Judge Frank H Norcross associate justice of the Nevada supreme court The contest closed February 15 with thousands of manuscripts from across the country including Cuba and the Philippines Judge Norcross argument will be given wide publicity
Rev Luther P McLiester returns as pastor of Wesleyan Methodist Church after annual conference in Titusville Pennsylvania. Conference covers 25 charges across northwestern Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and southwestern New York. Leaders praised his year of service and congregation welcomes his continued leadership.
Attorney James A. Chambers was appointed auditor in the final account of Sarah Boskins, administratrix of Catherine Young. The Home Trust Company was named guardian of Nina Dillon, minor daughter of James Dillon, deceased. The Lawrence Savings and Trust Company, guardian of Pauline F. Clark, was directed to pay $150 to her mother, Ollie M. Rhodes, for maintenance.
Latrobe Pennsylvania report: eight year old Michael Shoemaker dies from injuries after a quarrel over marbles. The loser, a 10-year-old boy, kicked him in the abdomen, causing internal injuries. The incident occurred at the father's home near Latrobe.
Taxpayers face a hefty price tag for the North Hill high school project. The plan includes 60 rooms, four floors, an auditorium, and required staff with monthly salaries totaling about 4,915 dollars. Daily costs cover salaries, interest, and operating expenses totaling 392.97 dollars per school day.
New York March 23 The American Sugar Refining Company issues its first stockholder report since Havemeyer. Directors note cash assets appear sizable but stress readiness for emergencies. 1907 shows net earnings of 8,749,291 dollars with 7 percent dividends totaling 8,299,920 and a year end surplus of 2,449,361 dollars.
Rev. Dr. I. A. Thayer negotiates a lease with the Patterson company for over 100 acres near Neshannon Falls. A spring test is planned to explore potential oil wells like those in the Volant field, following a historic shallow showing at 500 to 600 feet.
Robert Downing, famed for Virginius and The Gladiator, preached his first sermon as an evangelist at McKendree M B Church in Washington. He spoke of personal experiences and announced his decision to devote himself to Christ while noting he would not attack the stage, but that theaters are a good place for young people to avoid.
Havana reports that Senator Alfredo Seayas has been nominated for the Cuban presidency by one liberal faction. The move signals a split within the liberal ranks as campaigning begins in Havana.
In a dawn fog near Hakodate two Japanese steamers the Matsu Maru and the Hideyoshi Maru collided. The Matsu Maru sank with about 275 lives lost including 43 sailors and many of its 244 passengers. Rescue efforts were hindered by darkness and a panicked crowd aboard.
Leander M Milner 60, a well known Butler resident and special policeman at Standard Steel Car Works, died after being struck by engine 109 of train second 33 while walking to work. Born in Fredonia, he fought in the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral is Monday at Fredonia Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Durfee formerly a local minister now based in Akron Ohio will likely preach at Central Christian church either next Sunday or the following one. The church currently has no pastor and his tenure as pastor ends in April. Rev Brant Pike of New Lisbon preached two sermons yesterday. Church officers met but have not decided on a congregational meeting this week.
Mrs Lulu Robinson, colored, shot four times by her husband Robert Robinson while she was at home of Fred House 260 Centennial Street. She remained in critical but conscious condition. police pursued but the suspect escaped via the Neshannock creek, heading toward dawn. The incident occurred as Mrs House and two daughters were alone. police were alerted but could not catch him.
In Jacksonville New Jersey on March 23 a skunk blocked a Dutch Reformed church service causing Pastor Henght to relocate worship to a private home and postponing Sunday school. A police line of 16 dogs kept distance as Janitor Johnson entered the church and the animal held its ground all day while residents avoided the toppling nuisance.
Detectives Adams and Johnson of New York arrest a man in Danier, Cal, claiming he is Ira J. Bayliss, former Assistant Superintendent of the Cohoes agency of the Prudential. They say he vanished with $150,000 of the firm's funds 18 months ago.
County Treasurer Lafayette Baldwin, whose term ends this year, invites all court house officials to a noon banquet at the Excelsior hotel on Wednesday. All officials have accepted, reflecting Baldwin's popularity in the county.
George Hedglin, returning home from New Castle, was found fatally injured on a Leesburg area railroad crossing after a train struck him. His wife, hearing the mournful howls of their watchdog, alerted neighbors and police, an inquest ruled accidental death, and Hedglin’s body was to be shipped to Bryant for burial.
Matthew Murphy was appointed high constable of Hazel Dell by Judge Porter on Monday to fill a vacancy after George W. Miller failed to qualify. Miller had been elected but did not want the office, and a large number of borough voters signed the petition supporting Murphy.
Tallahassee Fla March 23 4 Governor Brownard plans to appoint State Senator Thomas F West of Santa Rosa County to succeed the late William James Bryan in the United States Senate.
Death record entries list George W. Pease aged 69 of Dennison, Mrs. Zerelda Haley aged 53 at K. L. & M. block North Mill Street, Jennie B. Cross aged 2 at 5 Blunstom Avenue, George E. Washington aged 70 at 218 West Falls Street, L. L. Milner aged 60, Lewis Parks a 4 month old at 160 Lymbal Street, and other details.
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