27 May 1911
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
1
A brief note indicates a move to Division Six for Speakeasy, outlining talks and expected changes. Officials or organizers are not named in readable text, but the item signals a reorganization step and public discussion. The fragmentary text suggests a planned upgrade or realignment within local leagues or groups.
Residents question a Division Street house amid reports of beer deliveries yesterday. A wagon unloaded four kegs then six keys were brought to the house on a second trip. Dozens visited all day, some using keys to enter, others knocking.
Senator Albert Cummins of Iowa warned at Washington College of Law graduation that a bloody revolution could emerge in the next decade. He argued wealth is concentrated, opportunity must be opened, and law or force may resolve today’s distribution disputes.
Dolph Kundtz who suffered a skull fracture when a heavy log fell on him at New Bedford has been discharged from Shenango Valley hospital. He is nearly recovered from the fracture and greatly improved despite remaining injuries.
The Billy Sunday tabernacle site in this city is now a baseball ground. After the tabernacle’s removal a level field remained and this spring local boys use it as an ideal site for baseball.
Fifty three members of the Al Sirat Grotto No 17 of Cleveland Ohio arrived in the city for the Al Hakem ceremonial to be staged at the New Nixon theatre. The group will parade and hold a banquet before the Grotto ceremony featuring guests from Pittsburgh and other towns.
William O Lackey 21 year old streetcar conductor died suddenly Friday night in Dr Popp's Mercer street office. Coroner sets cause as heart trouble. Body sent to Clarks Mills for burial with services at Perry Chapel tomorrow and interment at Perry Chapel cemetery.
Cambridge Massachusetts May 27 The colors of more than twenty eastern colleges and Michigan waved over Soldiers field as the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America championship was decided. Pennsylvania and Cornell were favored with Yale and Michigan contenders in the mix. Craig the Michigan sprinter drew attention in trials as Pennsylvania trainers anticipated victory.
Dr J H Miller pastor of St John s Evangelical Lutheran church returns from a campaign trip to Pittsburg Emleton and Evans City to aid the Thiel college drive The goal is one hundred thousand dollars and volunteers report sixty thousand already subscribed. after synod meeting the effort will resume and push to completion.
An oil stove on the back porch of William Shaffer's Clayton street home in the Seventh ward exploded this morning starting a small fire. The damage amounted to about 30 to 40 dollars. Charles B. Campbell, a Chicago undertaker, is visiting Attorney and Mrs. Charles G. Martin on Crawford avenue.
Charleston officials confirm plans for a U S Senate inquiry into alleged bribery in the January Democratic senatorial caucus that nominated Watson and Chilton. Senator Clapp met state leaders during the special session and a list of names guided investigators aiding a probe tied to the Lorimer case.
New York May 27. Out of 100 doctors approached for contributions to the Memorial day celebration and indigent soldiers fund, only one replied with a dollar. Industrial firms also gave one reply a brewer contributing five dollars. John W. Gates sent the only sizable check, prompting the G. A. R. Memorial day committee to fear the old soldier has been forgotten and patriotism wanes.
An information charging Frank Seavern with larceny by bailee was laid before Alderman Morrison. The defendant was committed to jail for forty days to await a hearing.
Six suits filed in Akerman Green court seek wages garnished from American Sheet and Tin Plate on accounts sold to J. H. Ewing, a Wheeling collector. Judgments favorable to tin workers and various settlements follow, with costs set at $10 per case under the 1887 act.
A misrouted call at 8 PM sent the patrol wagon to Centre street but the fire department was requested by mistake. The fire alarm was dispatched and no serious blaze followed with minimal damage. A fault on Box 51 caused the wrong telephone message to reach police instead of the fire department.
Barton DeFoe head of the Marine Firemen Oilers and Water Tenders union was stabbed in the face and abdomen during a meeting in Cleveland Ohio. Doctors said his condition improved enough to ensure recovery, with the attacker fleeing in the ensuing confusion amid union quarrels.
Merchants plan to close on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers, expanding a prior local custom. To avoid customer inconvenience, stores will open Monday night for shopping.
A massive blaze at Coney Island caused by electrical wires or a smoked cigarette stump wrecked the heart of the resort. Fire boats pumped ocean water as 79 animals perished or burned, and the Dreamland tower collapsed into ruins. Six infants were saved by a policeman and taken to the reception hospital. the loss is estimated above 10 million dollars.
Md Balk Grafters reports the Senate bribery committee faces a deadlock as six men refuse to testify, blocking immunity for guilty legislators. The legislature adjourns Wednesday and no witnesses are summoned before the probe ends. E. E. Cook, Columbus Citizen editor, and four other newspaper men are bound over to the grand jury.
A joint councilmen and playground directors committee chose four playground locations for summer use. Lincoln and Garfield school grounds host kindergarten areas, with additional sites on South Jefferson near Race Street and Phillips field on South Mill Street for boys. Miss Wisebrod leads kindergarten work with assistants Miss Dowler and Miss Cora Ritchie. two college men to assist. Playgrounds open about July 4 for six weeks, with a closing festival rather than opening ceremonies. Equipment is being selected, starting with kindergarten sites then boys’ playgrounds once directors are chosen.
Chicago endures a brutal heat spell with 15 heat related deaths in the last 24 hours and six more by 11 am today. Temperatures topped 95 degrees yesterday while 90 degrees were recorded at 11 am this morning. Infant mortality rose in poorer districts as the city awaits cooling breezes promised for Sunday. Many residents slept in parks overnight.
Chef Connery will present his annual report to councils at the meeting on Monday night. The report lists recommendations for improvements in the city fire department and reviews the year’s work. It will be turned over to the Fire committee for consideration.
New York May 27 In connection with the suit to break the will of Mrs Ole Bull widow of the famous Norwegian violinist it developed today that throughout New England scores of persons of the Yoga cult living in hourly fear of being dragged into the case Many of these are persons of wealth and position Sensational developments expected when the hearing resumes on Wednesday.
George S. Westlake of Highland avenue travels to Mansfield Ohio for several days and is scheduled to sing a solo Sunday morning at the First Congregational church.
Porfirio Diaz sails aboard the Hamburg American liner Ypiranga from Vera Cruz toward Havana and Europe after a covert departure from Mexico City. In southern Mexico Gen Figueroa has taken charge, aiding federal troops to quell brigandage as Diaz plans Madrid exile.
In Indianapolis May 27 a general collapse of charges brought by labor organizations follows the arrest and extradition of John J McNamara for alleged complicity in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting. Prosecutor Baker moves to dismiss the suit to overturn a fugitive finding, suggesting grand jury action would have delayed such step. Attorney commentary notes Baker’s motion adheres to the law and halts prosecutions brought by labor.
15000 girls in New York City’s white goods trade work 56 hours weekly for 2.50 to 8 dollars, a situation seen as likely to trigger a major strike. Samuel Gompers urges cautious action but supports pressure for better conditions and pay.
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