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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
5
Neg of Repair at City Hall is aid to be Responsible for Desire for New Building. Money spenders must have fling Would trade fast and Washington Street Building for Croton Avenue Building for $40,000 alleged profit and lose one site by the deal.
A city committee of wards proposes a modern fireproof city hall on Croton Avenue near Pillsburg Street. They estimate costs between 76,000 and 125,000, with sale of the old building funding a new, spacious facility across 130 by 60 feet, including elevators and modern offices. The plan faces criticism over sanitation, layout, and safety worries, and the group will seek engineer plans and new data before further steps.
Mrs Susan Melvin 89 widow of Nathan Melvin and mother of Mrs H E McGoun of North Mercer street died at her daughter Mrs Charlea Burs Cleveland home after heart trouble and nervous prostration. She lived in Cleveland after her husband’s death and passed away peacefully yesterday. She was among Youngstown pioneers with four sons and two daughters surviving along with a sister and other relatives.
CrabilL defends alderman elect candidacy for the Fifth ward saying he has continuously resided in the ward for the required period. He acknowledges a two week summer absence while working in Youngstown but maintains his home and office in the Fifth ward. He awaits gubernatorial appointment.
John Sazu died suddenly at 33 Home Street on Monday afternoon after reported good health in the forenoon. Heart disease indicated as the cause. coroner notified, no inquest. Remains were moved to Hansel's undertaking rooms then to Rowmanian hall. Funeral services at St Joseph's church Wednesday morning with interment at Joseph's cemetery.
Police link Vincenzo Bonanna's death to a Sicilian visit and Black Hand extortion. Detectives say the slain former Franciscan monk and faith healer may have betrayed gang secrets, or learned others’, and was lured to a trap in a tenement room setup.
The Reichstag reporters inform Chancellor von Buelow Mal they cannot publish proceedings due to a strike. They regret not meeting public demand for full reports and apologize for any offense, while pressing for concessions amid stalled legislative business.
New York reports Mae Anna Gould denies secret betrothal to Prince Holi De Sagan and seeks family approval amid uncertain plans. Rumors of Count Bonis divorce and George Gould Jr. as trustee influence potential alliance amid financial pressures.
An eminent architect touring the country discussed plans for a million dollar county courthouse with local builders. Locals examined Beckles plans for a proposed North Hill high school, with hints that the project may cost far more than publicly stated and involve a new bridge to Croton. Supporters linked to the New Castle Traction Company push the North Hill site, arguing most students will use trolley lines, while opponents warn of inflated costs and urban disruption.
Five prominent Republicans meet tomorrow in Springfield to craft a platform for Speaker Joseph G Cannon as the Republican nomination. The Chicago Taft club shows signs of life as taft supporters push to change the Ohio plank and influence delegates at the state convention. A committee will oversee program responsibilities to ensure the platform fits Taft aims and resists binding endorsements.
The report notes Treasurer Joh Mc Tandless collected city school taxes for 1905 and 1906 totaling 421,447 with excesses of 599.31 and penalties of 2,299.95. Duplicates for 1905 totaled 1,759,599.47 and credits reduced by 92.07, leaving 170,801.25 to be collected and a 889.58 overpayment. For 1906 duplicates reached 1,764,047.47 with added items, yielding 178,102.03 to be collected and 7,541.46 credits leaving an overpayment balance. 1909 duplicates were 234,047.54, with 49.72 overpaid to the school fund. 1910 duplicates 135,184.04, credits 425,007.21, overpayment 127.17. A separate note reports a court case about John Palatina’s four-year-old daughter, discharged for lack of evidence by Alderman Grown.
Franklin handled wholesale license remonstrances and issued decisions on 35 applications. Three wholesale licenses were granted in Olds while county processes were completed. Judge Griswell urged local option as a promising path, noting the need for earnest effort to effect abolition, and suggested the Brooke law is not a monitory measure but a test of traffic regulation.
A Paris based young scientist, Quintan, asserts sea water therapy can cure many skin diseases and infantile tuberculosis. He operates two dispensaries using purified saline injections, with reported improvements in pulmonary tuberculosis children and other patients, while residents Mr and Mrs Blatt relocate to Denver for a new home.
Chicago city council votes late at night to grant Commonwealth Edison an amended franchise. Reported abuses include unlimited monopoly power, discredited rate discrimination, and a yearly $75 payment for rights to thousands of lights, amid ongoing political battles with Mayor Dunne.
A conference committee's ruling on alleged misconduct by Dr. W. Shaffer led to his estranged wife Martha Shaffer planning divorce proceedings. The charge stemmed from a letter claimed by Martha Delvisley, found in a wastebasket, and Shaffer had been separated from his wife for five years. The report notes the case caused a public stir within the conference.
United Press reports Colomores Tanaraia, an Italian laborer in the MeAco tunnel under North Ave, walked for two miles with a bullet in his brain. Doctors at St Mary’s Hospital Hoboken describe it as remarkable as he navigated stairs and platforms despite a severe head wound and near-fatal injuries.
A would-be murderer, Robert Robinson, eluded officers near New Wilmington after an Italian man, mistaken for him, led a long pursuit through woods and along railroad tracks. Police followed two dozen leads, including sightings near Graceland cemetery, with the hunt lingering over several days while the suspect stayed hidden in rural areas.
The Leslie House will be repainted to a near white to contrast with dark surrounding buildings. Front brick columns will be white, and large wooden letters spelling Leslie House will be removed for new signage. The New Leslie House aims to stand out as a showpiece on Washington Street and is expected to attract attention.
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