11 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
1
The text accuses Ballinger of grave menace to the Taft administration. It calls the Anti Roosevelt policies within Taft’s cabinet unwise, labeling certain advisers as harmful to official policy.
The Washington scene centers on the Ballinger Pinchot dispute with Taft under pressure to decide whether to remove Ballinger or reconcile with Pinchot. Reports link the split to Roosevelt in 1912, with talk of a congressional inquiry into the interior department and the general land office. Ballinger’s supporters quote an impending investigation, while Taft weighs actions that could affect his administration and western support.
The Lawrence County auxiliary to the National Reform Association plans a three session meeting on Tuesday November 23 at the Third United Presbyterian Church with Rev J Elmer Campbell presiding. Rev J S Martin of Beaver Falls will visit November 21 to promote the work of the association and speak in county churches the week before the convention.
Taft faces early White House challenges including the annual message to Congress and the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy. The admin moves to appoint ministers and ambassadors, fill Supreme Court and cabinet roles, probe New York customs frauds, reorganize navy bureaus, and settle the whiskey definition.
At the Toronto meeting the AFL faces vexed issues notably the electrical workers’ dispute now moved to the law committee. President Lewis seeks Nova Scotia mine union aid amid a July strike in Canada, while industrial education plans push for public schools teaching trades and economics to 14 to 16 year olds.
Martin W. Littleton, Morse defense lawyer, filed a demand for a new trial asserting jurors drank whiskey during the trial. He claims one juror faced delirium tremens when verdict was signed and another was an asylum inmate, and notes the judge found the evidence highly complex.
Mrs. Frank Foster, 86, Boston Avenue, suffered severe burns when a fainting spell caused her to fall onto a red hot stove during morning prep. Husband Mr Foster was at breakfast table and helped, firefighters and medical aid arrived. She remains in pain but not in serious condition.
Ferd inand Mulert a Washington and Jefferson College sophomore lies between life and death in Pittsburgh after a pole rush incident at the college. Freshmen bound him with ropes and attacked him breaking his nose then fracturing his wrist and arm and causing internal injuries. A faculty investigation is expected.
Senator A B Cummins arrives to confer with President Taft on issues likely to shape the next Republican primaries The Iowa leader says the tariff speakership and House rules will be center stage in primaries with factions of progressives and conservatives at odds He predicts Taft will be renominated and elected after a final term and asserts insurgents cannot be expelled from the party
A man named McIntyre was robbed by two assailants on the Hillsville and Bessemer road shortly after daylight. He was knocked down and pockets rifled of 7.50 before the pair fled toward the Ohio line. One wore a light suit and tan shoes. the other wore black. McIntyre suffered facial bruises and County Detective Logan took the case.
Two cases of scarlet fever among pupils in room No 1 at Central school led to its closure for fumigation. The Patterson and Elmer children are ill and exposure to others prompts Health Officer McCandless to supervise cleaning. The room reopens Friday morning.
The Climax presented at the opera house Wednesday evening drew strong audience approval. Four actors Delivers humor and pathos led by Ann Swinburne as Adelina Von Hagen with a beautiful voice. Arthur Gogliser, Chester Barnett, and Thomas Sinclair also deliver notable performances.
Attorneys presented arguments this forenoon in the Kopf case against the Pennsylvania Railroad. The trial has lasted all week and the jury retired for deliberation this afternoon after closing statements.
S. A. Xippas, interpreter for the American Sheet and Tinplate Co., sues Charley Tom for 5000 dollars claiming a Greek remark alleging extortion against Greeks employed at a mill was made in his presence. Similar suits target Jim Condor, John Ross, and Emanuel Kancherris. the latter three are jailed. Xippas says he is honest and was discharged after the accusation. He worked five to six languages and earned four dollars daily.
Local friends of Congressman John Tener plan a reception in St. Cloud as his election victory draws curiosity. Analysts note disputes over Tener's district strength while supporters cite independent voters and principled candidates reshaping Lawrence county politics.
Reese Henley was surrendered by his bondsman this morning after a prior arrest on a surety of the peace charge. He is returned to the county jail amid fears he might harm his brother J. W. Henley of Hillsville. Another brother had stood on the bond.
All former hot mill employees of the New Castle and Shenan go tin mills now on strike are invited to a special meeting in Fidelis hall on Friday November 12 at 2 30 p m. Signed Committee.
The vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church accepted Dr. J. E. Reillys resignation due to salary financial constraints. Reilly, who has served five years since arriving from Madison Wisconsin, may join Grace Episcopal Oil City after the board sought reconsideration without public notice.
Peter Connelly, first helper in the open hearth department at the Carnegie Steel mill in Sharon, fell into a cinder pit Tuesday night and suffered severe arm burns from molten slag.
Rev R A Ellwood, guest speaker for the Y M C A, will hold factory meetings in several plants tomorrow and address YMCA Bible classes in the evening. He conducts talks this weekend at First M E Church Central Presbyterian Coliseum and a gospel mass, then Monday presents a lecture on Seeing Things with location to be announced.
A noon fire at Armour Packing in Chicago engulfed the fertilizer building and spread to the oleo and beef plants. High winds drove flames across the 120 by 250 foot fertilizer block, forcing suspension of Union stock yards business and prompting aid from other packing houses. Losses were not yet estimated.
The Y W C A Juniors defeated the Sophomore team 10 to 0 in Peerless hall, refereed by Miss Irby. A gymnasium fund collection of 12.60 was raised for new apparatus.
Sheriff elect Whaley will serve one more year and will also assume register and recorder duties. The move keeps ten municipal officers in office through the upcoming election, securing continuity in local governance.
Discussion in New Castle and Lawrence counties centers on nine constitutional amendments that shift state officer elections to even years and local offices to odd years. Some terms extend while others remain unchanged, with county offices like treasurer prothonotary and commissioners affected differently. Municipal offices face extended terms to December 1911, altering 1911 election timing and partisan dynamics.
Police rushed into Chinatown to halt a gang feud between the Yee family and the On Yick tong. Four Chinese have died with a possible fifth fatality, as shootings struck Chinatown and Oakland, following an elopement linked to the feud.
Death notices list Mrs. Maria Bennett age 84 in Beaver County and Harvey M. McKim age 65 of Wampum. Also named are John Kunca 10 months, 610 Pennsylvania Avenue. Neil French 22. Ellwood Carl Bristol 21, North Girard.
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