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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
17
Trouble follows the street car men strike in Cleveland Ohio as tempers flare. Hots were fired in alleys of stones and car windows were broken amid bitter differences over arbitration. Men say the company acted slowly while officials and sympathizers take sides and police are called out.
United Press reports a 3 am strike by the street railway men's union in Cleveland with about 1600 Municipal Traction workers walking out. Disorder followed at Lakeview Payne avenue and Dennis barns as police faced rock throws, smashed windows, and track sabotage while police chief Kohler pledged full protection and all needed officers.
Jim Barry, top national boxer, will attend the Coliseum bout between Tony Ross and George Gardner in New Castle Monday night. He plans to challenge the winner and has never visited New Castle, where his presence draws attention as a potential next opponent for Tony Ross if he can defeat Gardner. Ross recently defeated by Barry in Boston a while back.
About 30 visiting Masons gathered in the city Friday for a special Hiram council No 45 meeting. Attendees included John Henry Lape Altoona and Charles M Johnstone Munhall along with August Daub Pittsburg and John G Wallace local grand marshal. Twenty candidates performed the super-excellent Master Masons degree as a banquet for about 100 followed.
Judge Porter will hold a Monday morning court to take testimony in George Collins vs Neshannock Block and Tile Co of Volant. Collins seeks a temporary injunction halting erection of a foreigners housing on leased property. Tax indictments against FE B Locke to be argued on a motion to quash, with District Attorney Young prosecuting.
Lightning hit a workshop owned by Albert Carlson near the paper mill during a noon storm. The building caught fire but was quickly put out by a dozen neighbors, causing only minor damage.
President Roosevelt will press a button at 4 pm to transmit the signal for the opening of the charity fair in St. Louis. The event marks a public celebration with participation expected from local organizations and civic leaders.
The annual commencement of Struthers High School will be held on May 29. The event marks the graduating class expectations and will be held at the school auditorium with attendees advised to arrive early.
More than a thousand delegates and visitors from the Methodist Episcopal general conference traveled to Washington to tour the new American University site and attend a luncheon in a pavilion. The Marine Band performed after brief formal exercises led by Bishop Cranston with remarks from President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, and Senator Dolliver. The president and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a reception in the college of history for delegates and guests.
In Poughkeepsie on May 16 Harry Thaw, anxious about cross examination, sits with attorney Graham as Dr. Evans testifies to Thaw's sanity. Evans cites calm, coherent behavior and prior observations at Matteawan, noting Thaw slept poorly and preferred isolation but showed no signs of mental illness. The hearing aims to conclude today with alienist testimony to come.
South Omaha Nebraska May 16 Officials from the Omaha Packing plant report losses near 1 250 000 after a fire destroyed the site last night The Cudahy Packing company also suffered about 200 000 in damages Five firemen were trapped under collapsing walls rescued but in serious condition today
The Gilmore hall on North Mill street hosted a Friday evening event by the Sev enth ward ladies of St Patrick's church. About 150 attendees enjoyed sixhand euchre then dancing. Prizes went to Mrs John Sullivan for a silver jewel case and Hugh Daugherty for a handkerchief box.
Post master John Dennison of Jamestown sought help from local police in locating a foreigner who cashed a $60 money order. After cashing the order the foreigner reported it stolen, Hartstown notified. Police arrested a man who proved innocent.
Mothers' Day worship at Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church will feature an appropriate sermon by Rev. M. W. Keith on Sunday. Attendees are requested to wear a white carnation.
Martin Sniercek sustained severe injuries Friday at the asphalt works and remains in critical condition. Details on his present status are limited as reports mention he is not in a car at the moment and his condition remains grave.
A group of about a dozen longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employees met in the Lawrence club dining room in Youngstown to recall early days of railroading. W. A. Reitzell, celebrating 50 years with the company, was guest of honor, with organizers W. M. Wardrop and Andrew G. Murphy. Attendees included J. Perry, W. W. Perry, G. H. McKinley, B. H. Ingham, N. L. Copenhefer, and others from New Castle, Erie, Sharon, and nearby. The gathering, described as a first-class banquet, sparked memories of the era and was well received by all present.
Pure Food Agent E D Miller filed four informations against Reese and Spencer trading as Reese and Spencer and against East Side Butter Co. and A Bonna with J L McCormick alleging sale of oleo to Miss J Jameson on April 11 and second offense convictions. Alderman Green set hearings for next Wednesday with no settlements allowed.
Belated government push seeks to crush uprising in Annam province as Meng-Tse falls. Viceroy Hsiling underestimates rebel reach. two prior victories seen as guard covers. Lian-Fu captured, town sacked amid heavy tensions over taxation and anti-government sentiment. Foreign aid debated. Lao-Kai ready to move troops if protests escalate.
In Boston on May 16 the Harvard Yale 17th annual dual meet drew sharp confidence from both camps. Yale backers appeared more eager while Harvard fans felt the blue maybe slightly ahead. The day favored outdoor events as Yale trainer Mack tried to dampen any talk of Yale supremacy. Yale sprinter Stevens missed action due to a leg injury.
Walter Augustus Wyckoff assistant professor of political economy at Princeton University died at his home in Princeton New Jersey. Born in 1865 in India to a missionary family he earned a Princeton degree in 1888 and became renowned for studies of tramp life and social conditions. He traveled across the United States mingling with diverse classes and authored works including The Workers The East and The Workers The West. He tutored globally, earned academy honors, and was a recognized authority in sociology.
Rev George Woodbey, noted colored author and lecturer, will speak on Socialism and Its Relation to the Colored People at Socialist hall 23 1 2 East Washington street on Saturday May 23 at 8 pm. He travels as California’s delegate to the National Socialist convention in Chicago. Mrs A L Cromlish and her two children visit her parents at West Falls street.
A disturbing incident is reported in Wigertane New Jersey where a violent crime occurred. Local authorities investigate as residents react to the shocking event involving a child. Further details on suspects and charges were not available at this time.
In Wickatusk New Jersey on May 16 Mr and Mrs William Shepard and their young servant Miss Jennie Bendy were found murdered on their farm. Their one year old child may have been fatally shot. A recent farm hand who had only worked there briefly has disappeared. The victims were shot and no motive is known. The baby was found crying near the dead parents. A posse searches the township for the killer as the community reels from the crime. The farm hand, a foreigner, alerted Mr Shepard after discovering the girl’s body in the field. Inside the house the bodies of the couple were found upstairs.
At the high school building Saturday morning the second and final part of the examinations for teachers in the public schools was held. The teachers' committee also conducted examinations for permanent certificates. This finishes the yearly exams by Superintendent Kimes, and the election of teachers for the next term can now be recommended to the board of education at the next regular meeting.
A two day Youngstown meeting led to a nine member committee to study a plan for the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Plate Workers to avoid a strike at Republic Iron and Steel. The plan allows each mill to set its own wage scale and working agreement, with a shutdown if no accord is reached by June 30. The committee is due to report next Monday.
St. Vitus Church will hold four masses this Sunday with Rev. Father DeMito as pastor. Masses are scheduled at 6:30, 7, 8, and high mass at 10:30. An evening service will bring together all city priests.
Dr H J Whalen pastor of the First Baptist church will preach Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock at the Second Baptist church on Green street. The service is described as special. A little daughter of Mrs Cath erine Hinricks of Youngstown was bitten by a savage dog yesterday.
Paris May 16 Claud Monet the leading impressionist painter used knife and brush to destroy paintings created in the last three years questioning his own standard. The paintings valued at about 100000 were to be shown next week at Durand-Ruel galleries. Critics who viewed the works called them Monet's best yet.
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