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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
The Socialist national convention began in Chicago at 10 o’clock with John W. Slayton of Pennsylvania as chairman. Slayton won applause by pledging time as a key value and ordered the floor cleared of all nondelegates by the sergeant at arms.
Chicago May 12 report shows William D. Haywood announcing he will not run for president, choosing to remain a private in the Socialist ranks while supporting the ticket and principles. Delegates warn of clashes with Debs forces if he had persisted, and Haywood may be pressed to run for vice president as Western delegates seek a ticket compromise. The convention prepares a platform and aims to nominate by Thursday, with a broadened socialist press bureau planned featuring Tolstoi and London among contributors.
Police protection is arranged for every night on the New Castle force. Chief Gilmore orders strict safeguards and patrols to prevent any disorderly conduct, with all officers instructed to enforce discipline.
Death notices include Mrs. Ann James 74 of Youngstown Mrs. Jessie Stigleman 34 of Youngstown Mrs. Rebecca Bell 76 of New Wil oa rs Philo Cunningham 66 of unknown status. This fragment outlines local bereavement with multiple names and ages.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina is reportedly ailing with possible paralysis and will sail to Europe with Mrs Tillman later this week for rest and medicinal baths. He is resting quietly in a sanitarium in Washington and has declined to receive visitors.
The She nango Presbytery hosts a two day missionary convention at Westfield Presbyterian Church Thursday and Friday. Delegates from city mission societies attend. Events include devotions, talks on The Freedmen by Mrs. Storer, Beaver Falls worker Miss Weldfogle, a Thursday address by Dr. J. C. R. Ewing, officer elections, and a youth session led by Miss McDowell and Miss Lyda Pomeroy.
Cora Dow Goode of Cincinnati won a victory in the supreme court after being jailed by a notary public for refusing to testify in her damages suit against the drug and patent medicine trust. The Hamilton County courts had released her on habeas corpus, and she was never fully in custody.
Dawson Alaska May 12. Harry J Landall for Arctic Brotherhood and Dawson Board of Trade begins trip to Washington to invite President Roosevelt in person. He carries an engraved moose skin invitation studded with gold nuggets. Klondyke residents promise superb fishing if he travels there.
Charles Buell a farmer near Warren C was attacked by an angry bull Sunday morning and died yesterday from his injuries. The incident occurred on Buell’s farm with local authorities responding to the scene. Authorities described the animal as aggressive and warned residents to exercise caution around livestock.
Citizens on West Falls street press for immediate opening between Beaver and West Elm streets citing lack of outlet. Council viewers debated damages and straight through route as residents demand action amid prior delays and incomplete plans. Continued on Fourth Page.
A plan for a vast union passenger station on the lower west side would merge half a square mile of rail facilities. The Pennsylvania, Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul, and Chicago and Northwestern lead the project with four other lines currently using the union depot also set to move into the new terminal.
Crowds from all walks of life gathered early for the big parade inviting young and old alike. Spectators pressed along sidewalks and bridges while the celebration of Ringlings as the great show on earth filled the streets with color and excitement.
The Democratic presidential hopefuls William Jennings Bryan and John A. Johnson traveled together from Chicago to Washington to join Roosevelt's conservation meeting. Vice President Fairbanks accompanied them. they discussed weather, scenery, crops, and agreed on saving the country with only one personal disagreement. The Bryan camp prepared a reply to Johnson allies on a slate for unpledged delegates.
Mrs. Ann James widow of William Z. James died Monday night at her daughter Mrs. Richard Morgan's home in Youngstown after a period of illness. Survived by daughters Mrs. W. R. Rogers of 704 Delaware Avenue Pittsburg and Mrs. Morgan in Youngstown plus Mrs. ODonnell, Mrs. McGoun of Pittsburg and Mrs. Parkin of Columbus. Funeral Wednesday at the late residence with interment to follow.
Mrs Pauline Carey a wealthy widow was caught between two street cars in New York on May 12 and both legs crushed requiring amputation. Physicians say she will die. She stepped in front of the opposing car while trying to avoid the northbound vehicle.
Rev E E Carr editor of The Christian Socialist and national Socialist party official will lecture at Socialist hall 231/2 East Washington Street on Wednesday May 20 at 8 oclock. The exact topic is undecided but likely Modern Science and its Relations to Socialism. Admission free.
Two alleged crooks, claiming to hail from Cleveland, were arrested shortly after noon today at the circus grounds by a squad of police. Residents had complained they were stealing dinner buckets and acting suspiciously in the vicinity.
Volant resident Hiram J. Collins petitions a preliminary injunction to stop the company from building a house for foreign workers on his land. Judge Porter set a hearing for May 18 at 10 o'clock and papers were served on company officers.
The second part of the examinations for city school teachers will be held at 8 30 AM at the high school building under Superintendent Kimes. A certificate valid three years would be awarded upon success, with a second test for longer certification and a one year extension if needed. Kimes advocates the new law to replace yearly exams.
Miss Lucy Devlin of Spring Hill and Mr Albert Fehrenbaugh of this city wed in a high mass at St Marys church. Father O Shea officiated. Attendants were Miss Burke and Mr Fehrenbaugh, the groom’s brother. A wedding breakfast at the bride’s home followed. both families are well known locally.
Genoa Italy May 12 Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie De Sagan are in Monte Carlo today after leaving Rome last night and arriving early this morning. They departed again at 10 o clock for the famed gambling resort.
Reports from Woodward Major Dewey and Ellis counties say at least eight dead and scores injured after a series of tornadoes. Homes and the post office were demolished while a dugout roof collapse killed Dr. J Howser and a horse blown onto the dugout caused the fatality. In Mutual fifteen youths escaped injuries as the structure was lifted from its foundation.
Green turtle soup was the principal dish at a smoker hosted Monday evening by the Central department hook and ladder truck. A considerable number of councilmen attended and shared the repast.
In New York a meeting of steel interests this week sparks talk of possible price cuts. While some factors resist, reports say there is a chance steel billets may drop from the current $28 a ton as buyers hold orders awaiting any adjustment.
Manila reports a gold rush in Benguet Province with natives, Americans, forty-niners, and Australian pan-washers arriving. Two hundred ounces of pure gold have already shipped from Manila capitalists mines amid rumors of rich surface deposits causing unprecedented excitement.
San Francisco residents approve the $18,200,000 bond issue by a 20 to 1 margin to rebuild schools destroyed by the earthquake and fire and to fund an auxiliary water system for firefighting.
A. W. Wilson of South Bay street and John Hildebrand of Butler avenue have departed for Portland Oregon for a stay of several months.
Democratic turmoil hits county politics as J. B. Chambers contemplates an independent bid after losing in the primary. Hannon supporters claim his nomination was fair and a clear field should follow. Local Democrats eye Harrisburg state convention May 20 with delegates and eight division chairs to be chosen. A May 23 county committee meeting will fill unfilled posts and choose conferees for congressional nomination talks with Beaver and Washington counties.
City students have thirteen days left of school before the term ends on Friday May 29. Closing exercises will include diplomas and farewells to teachers and classmates. Most schools plan programs with speeches and songs to mark the gala day.
All public schools in the city dismissed shortly after morning classes to allow pupils to view Ringling's circus parade. Afternoon sessions proceeded with small attendance and many students sent home early.
Mrs Edmund E Bigley of Milton street is seriously ill at her home after months of illness. Once thought to improve, her condition has worsened and grave fears are held by her friends.
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