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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
1
A group of investors offered to trade the East and Washington Street building for croton Avenue property valued at about 40,000 dollars. The deal would yield alleged profits while resulting in the loss of one site.
The Citizens Committee is composed of ward representatives: First ward R H McKinney and Marcus Feuchtwanger. Second ward George B Zahniser and George W Hartman. Third ward John H Preston and George S McFarland. Fourth ward David S Pyle and Joseph D Clarke. Fifth ward Jas A George and Albert E Yoho. Sixth ward M S Marquis and D G Duff. Seventh ward Jas A Raney and W C G Patterson.
New Castle leaders consider a modern fireproof city hall on Croton avenue just north of Pittsburg street. The plan includes a 130 by 50 foot building with elevators and vaults, funded by selling the old structure and using proceeds to finance a new, spacious city hall for all departments.
Relatives in Youngstown report the death of Mrs Susan Melvin widow of Nathan Melvin and mother of Mrs H E McGoun of North Mercer street She died at her daughter Mrs Charles Burs home in Cleveland after nervous prostration and heart trouble She was 80 and survived by four sons two daughters and several relatives Funeral plans not announced but interment likely in Cleveland
Alder-man-elect Crabill of the Fifth ward declares he meets residency rules. He says he lived in the ward for nine years and was away briefly last summer for two weeks in Youngstown while his family remained in the city. He awaits gubernatorial appointment.
John Sazu l died suddenly on Monday afternoon at 98 Home Street, heart disease suspected. Dr. L W Wilson and Coroner Cox found no inquest needed. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. He was 34, survived by his wife and one child in Hungary. remains taken to Roumanian hall then Handel's undertaking rooms.
A death list includes Mrs. William Morris age 65 of Youngstown. Mrs. Lydia Van Gorder age 70 of Chardon. Bernice Connors age 8 of Jamestown. Mrs. Lee Stafford age 31 of Ellwood City. John Sazu age 34 of 93 Home Street. Mrs. Susan Melvin age 80 of Cleveland. John Moore age 74 of Newport. Mrs. Walter Weaver age 41 of Wamp..
New York detectives link the killing of Vincenzo Bonanna to Black Hand blackmail rings targeting Italians. The faith healer and former monk was lured to a trap in a East Twenty Ninth Street tenement. Police hunt two Sicilians who rented the room and trace Bonanna’s Sicily trip for motives tied to secrets he supposedly learned.
Representatives of the striking reichstag reporters told Chancellor Prince Von Buelow they cannot resume publication of the national assembly’s proceedings until apologies are made by Herr Groeber for calling them swine and by the president for not reprimanding the lawmaker. The move blocks reports and ties up legislative business as negotiations with party leaders continue.
In New York on March 24 reports say Mme Anna Gould seeks her family's approval for a union with Prince Helie de Sagan. Rumors swirl around the courtship and Boni Gould's divorced wife reportedly appeals to relatives, with Helen Gould said to have agreed though George Gould’s consent remains uncertain and tied to financial factors.
An eminent architect touring the country advised New Castle on Eckles high school plans. He warned costs would exceed 300000 and could reach 350000 to 400000 with trimmings. A new 100000 bridge from Croton to North hill is proposed to accompany the site, aided by Traction Co advocates.
Five Republican leaders will meet at Springfield to draft a platform for Speaker Joseph G. Cannon’s presidential bid. The Chicago Taft Club plans to push for a balanced plank, seeking to avoid a platform that overly endorses Cannon and to favor the Ohio revision plank.
Judge George S. Criswell refused all wholesale applications in Franklin finding a local option license unnecessary. Over 500 remonstrances opposed the small group of 25 applications. countywide 30 plus licenses were granted, with three in Oil City. He stated the Brooks law regulates not bans and urged earnest support for local option.
Alderman Charles Mayne and Constable John Stitt pursued John Ryan Bert Miller and Carl White along Washington street after warrants for assault were issued. The fugitives vanished near Market alley after a slow chase hindered by overcoats and crowds, with Mayne briefly catching up but lacking help. The incident stemmed from a Saturday saloon fight involving Calhan.
Michael Fargo was discharged by Alderman Green yesterday after John Palato pursued a serious charge on behalf of his four year old daughter, due to lack of evidence.
A terse note lists names Fred W. Green Hilwood Elser and R Cooks associated with Hazel Dell in what appears to be a partial roster or community notice. No events or roles are specified.
United Press reports Chicago’s city council approved an amended Commonwealth Edison franchise after a long fight in Mayor Dunne’s administration. The deal grants a near monopoly, lets rates vary, permits discrimination for service, and pays the city 3 percent of gross receipts while $75 a year is charged for each area illuminated.
Philadelphia March 24. Dr W H Shaffer deposed presiding elder of the Methodist church was acquitted by the church committee on conduct unbecoming a minister charges. His wife Mrs Shaffer plans to file for divorce citing the committee's decision as a reflection on her. Shaffer had been separated from his wife for five years. The case centered on a letter alleged to have been written to Shaffer by Martha J Delchley Morgantown Pa, found in a wastebasket. The verdict was read this morning amid cheers for Shaffer.
Colomores Tanazzio an Italian in the McAdoo tunnel under the North River walked more than two miles with a bullet lodged in his brain. He crawled from Manhattan terminal to Hoboken entrance, fell exhausted at Hoboken station, then was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital Hoboken. Police blame a tunnel gang fight. the shooter remains unknown.
A would be murderer was tracked for nearly nine miles before the error was found. He was last seen near New Wilmington as investigators pursued the Italian suspect wrongly identified.
Mrs Robinson remains conscious and able to talk with staff but remains critically ill as of press time Tuesday afternoon.
A large manhunt for Robert Robinson after a shooting continued with deputies, detectives, and local police following leads from New Castle to Harlansburg. A sighting near New Wilmington and a prior arrest for a peace charge are noted while officials hunt woods and rural paths for the fugitive who reportedly keeps to cover.
Boston report says Governor Guild passed a more comfortable night and is resting quietly at Marlboro Street home. The 8:30 bulletin outside his residence noted he is not weaker and life continues inside.
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