21 May 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
1
Streetcar workers arrests for Sunday work likely to be dropped as backers fear costs and possible court battles. Aldermen may refuse testimony as prosecutors falter amid company officials indicating they won’t accept aldermanic court judgments.
After a conference with Mayor Hainer, Constable Natllams and Attorney Medard, the mayor ordered an extractor to rest and the police to identify streetcar workers and milk wagon operators for Sunday. Police pressure drew protests from railroad men and other parties who say the actions lacked legal authority and betray Sunday observance.
Constables and reform backers face resistance as investigations against street car workers stall. Aldermen refuse to file informations while fears of costly prosecutions rise. Officer Hake vows never to work for the local union again amid internal tensions.
Attorney C H Akens testifies that no arrests have been made in the traction dispute and notes a fund called a Jackpot aiding prosecutions. He argues the street railway should run on Sundays and accuses reformers of trying to hinder service and church life, while pledging lawful measures to maintain order and decent conduct on cars and in parks.
Police warn milkmen to desist to avoid arrest as Mayor Hainer uses blue laws to curb Sunday deliveries. About 50 of 70 wagons may halt service next Sunday, with a milkmen meeting set for Thursday at the Vendome hotel to decide a course after reviewing the law.
Local report notes a contested move to deprive Philadelphia County of its charter. Details on the parties involved or dates are unclear in the fragment, but officials discuss potential governance changes and legal actions.
Pittsburg leaders prepare a broad campaign to annul the omnibus charter of the Philadelphia company amid a 20 percent gas rate hike for domestic use. Mayor Guthrie may seek quo warranto action or call a special session of the state legislature to curb the company’s powers. Public anger runs high as the storm appears unavoidable.
The forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with a slowly rising temperature and frost forming tonight.
A man who faced a potential hanging reportedly prayed and survived. Police say the suspect, whose identity is not released, remained in custody as doctors monitor his condition.
Bartolomeo Raziano the Hillsville Italian who shot his wife and nephew Mike Messina plans to plead temporary insanity. Attorney S P Emery will defend him at the Alderman Green hearing and in court. Raziano spoke through interpreter Michael Conti expressing remorse and fear of the death penalty as he awaits trial.
The New Castle beer wholesalers plan a May 27 price increase to 1.25 per case for eighth barrels, 2.25 for quarter barrels, and 4.50 for half barrels. Some dealers already charged these rates while others sold cheaper. meetings aimed to standardize pricing and boost profits.
Memorial Day program preparation announced by Ian Church with details of participation and observance plans at local church. Officials urge attendance and recognize veterans and community volunteers for their service.
A veterans committee outlines Memorial day events from May 26 to May 30. Services at Second United Presbyterian Church feature a Lincoln address by W. T. Dougherty and an oration by Rev. Elmer Ellsworth Higley. Graves will be decorated at Oak Park and other cemeteries, followed by a parade to Greenwood.
Newspapers tinbuckets baskets and other cover items were used to shield a garden truck from frost. Early night clouds gave way to clear skies by morning and Jack Frost produced a white coating, but gardeners report very little damage overall.
In Cleveland on May 21 16 year old Fred May who helped support a large family lost his right arm at the Van Dorn Iron works foundry when a thread on his shirt sleeve caught in a buzz saw, pulling his arm into the machine.
Death notices report Rose Anna Ripple aged 74 of Ma honing township and John H. Vanatta aged 62 of Mercer. No further details provided.
George Bollinger told a News reporter that the new price schedule follows the same rate as charged in Sharon and nearby towns.
General Buckley Wells arrives in Idaho to back the prosecution in the murder trial of Haywood Moyer and Pettibone. He visits Steve Adams in jail and presses him to reaffirm his alleged confession, while defense and prosecutors ready testimony on Orchard and the inner circle.
An act allows boroughs in Lawrence County to grade curb or pave streets by council action without owner petitions. Each section improved must be at most 500 feet and connect two already paved or improved streets.
Receiver John H. Painter of the New Castle Savings and Trust company has been at his home in Kittanning since last Saturday and is expected here tomorrow. He has checked up nearly all the books of depositors and will have little to do this summer, except to collect from debtors and sell securities.
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