Perpetual Franchise Discussion in New Castle Council
In a tense session, council debated extending a second track for Mahoning Valley Electric around the Washington street diamond. J J Dean urged deliberation, while motions to alter minutes failed and officials argued over the resolution’s wording and future use by other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Valley Electric Company
Washington Street
Dickson
Fourth Ward
Marquis
Wilson Dicks
Wilson
McCann
Ickson
Wilson Adnces
Genkinger
New Castle
McKee
J. J. Dean
Councils
Mr. Dean
Conduit contractors settle suit with city for 229.09
Regan and Mulock, builders of the conduit system, agree to settle their suit against the city for 229.09 plus interest and costs, after previously claiming 1700. The council’s law committee will review the offer from the contractors who had pursued legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conduit Committee
Mrs Wilkin 15 Granted Divorce In 1909 Case
Judge Porter grants Mary Lilli Wilkin a divorce from John H Wilkin on desertion grounds. The couple lived in Harlansburg until abandonment. Wilkin no longer resides in the county and did not appear. An earlier divorce filing by Ann Srpak against Steve Srpak cites a 1908 marriage ending January 26, 1909.
Water Company Seeks Extensions to City Lines
The New Castle Water company plans extensions to its lines but must obtain council approval due to an ordinance banning street digging after November 15. It requests 685 feet on Randolph Street 360 feet on Cunningham Lane and 29 feet on Clearview Avenue with condition that streets be filled and tamped after pipe laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Water Company
Randolph Street
Cunningham Lane
Clearview Avenue
Poison Not Found in John Spigler Stomach Tissues
No poison traces were detected in the stomach contents of John Spigler a Youngstown child who died in convulsions last week. Officials say the cause of death will likely remain unknown.
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Little John Spigler
Youngstown
Death Warrant Read to Fred Rosena Before Pardon Board
Fred Rosena faced the reading of his death warrant as Sheriff Waddington prepared for a December 2 execution. The pardon board will hear his commutation request on November 30, with Rosena claiming self defense and the district attorney noting the unarmed victim pleaded for mercy. The case marks the fourth execution of Sheriff Waddington’s term, with three prior victims Italians.
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Fred Rosena
Waddington
Rosena
Pitts
Joseph Spalla
Pardon Board
Rosario Serge
Charles Quimby
Rocco Rocco
Frank Jongrass
Walter S. Reynolds
John Coecho
Coccho
Young
Feeble minded girl at poor farm births and hides babe
A feeble minded girl about 15 at the City Poor Farm gave birth and threw the infant into an outdoor vault where it suffocated. The girl, under care of Dr. McCune and the coroner, is recovering with no one charged. The infant's remains were buried on the poor farm grounds.
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Poor Farm
Babe
District Attorney’s
Viola Trautman
City
Frank Dix
Greenwood Street
Zellenople
New Castle
Viola
Silas A. Christie
Christie
Cox
McCune
Carlisle
Trautman
Raney Furnace
Tin Strike and AFL Move Against U S Steel
Labor circles report that McArdle may end the Amalgamated Association strike and join with AFL efforts against the United States Steel Corporation. The AFL plans a December conference in Pittsburg to organize workers across mining ore transporting and steel production, with President Gompers presiding and leaders like John Mitchell attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
McArdle
Amalgamated Association
U. S. Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Steel Trust
Samuel M. Gompers
United Mine Workers
Jos. Valentine
Iron Molder’s Union
W. B. Wilson
T. W. O'Connor
Slongshoremen's Union
H. B. Perham
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Andrew Furuseth
International Seaman’s Union
Federation of Labor
Federation
Toronto
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Steel Corporation
City Speed Law Changes Prompt Signboard Warnings
The legislature updates limits allowing 12 mph in city areas with 25 mph maximum elsewhere. New Castle officials plan danger signs reading Danger run slow to enforce 24 mph max in congested zones, 2 mph min with signs, and will act on the police committee recommendation.
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Lusk
New Castle
City of
Mercer Hospital Troubles Show Path to Settlement
Mercer Cottage State hospital trustees expect a quick settlement with former superintendent Dr. J. C. Weidman. Traveling Auditor George J. Churchill will review hospital jail and county home records to determine their bearing on the institution’s tangled finances. Churchill remains in Mercer until affairs are settled and outstanding bills paid.
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Lawrence County
National Reform Association
H. J. Whalen
First Baptist Church
Mary A. Davidson
Whalen
Davidson
State Board of Health
Mercer
Mercer Cottage State Hospital
J. C. Weidman
George J. Churchill
Auditor General's Office
Churchill
Weidman
Prisoner Alleges Robbery While Drunk Before Mayor
Charles Anderson testified before the mayor on a charge of intoxication claiming his pockets were picked of $10. He said he went to report the robbery and was mistreated. Mayor Lusk released him and advised him to seek an alderman to file charges against the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Lusk
Death Record Miss Margaret McCracken in Scott Township
Miss Margaret McCracken aged 70 is reported dead in Scott Township. Funeral details are not provided in the readable segment.
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Margaret McCracken
Scott Township
Two Men Held on Charge of Unspecified Offense
Two men are jailed on charges described as unspecified in the report. Authorities provided limited details on the case and did not release further information about the defendants or the alleged offense.
Witnesses Describe Extortion in Illegal Liquor Case Plot
County Detective Logan testified that Martini and Ross conspired to pay to settle charges of illegal liquor selling. A $1000 bond set for each. both jailed after failure to post. Spalla delivered marked money to Martini, who then directed further talks with District Attorney Young and Alderman Ranney. Paisley, Hannon, and others faced investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
Joe Ross
Alderman Green
Ball
Logan
Martini
Joe Spalla
Frank Vecchio
Spalla
Young
Lusk
Wiggins
Ranney
Scott Paisley
Continued
Women Petition North Jefferson Street Franchise Conditions
Residents of North Jefferson street presented a petition to the Select and Common Councils of New Castle Pennsylvania urging that any street railway franchise be contingent on paving and elimination of dust. The ordinance was passed without discussion and moves to the Common Council for final passage.
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North
Jefferson Street
New Castle
Beaver Falls Street
South Jefferson Street
Select Council
Select
Common Council
North Jefferson Street
Pennsylvania
Street Railway Company
Sac
Mob threat as officer arrests striker at Shenango tin mill
Detective Jesse Sweeny narrowly avoided mob violence on Hobart street when he arrested Zucard Daube for disorderly conduct amid a tin mill strike. Chief Gilmore and Officer Spiers aided, Daube jailed briefly and released on $100 bail for tonight's mayoral hearing. Police kept watch as tensions lingered in the strike district.
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Jesse Sweeny
Tin Mill Police Department
Zucard Daube
Gilmore
Spiers
Hobart Street
Shenango
Sweeny
Danube
Chief Gilmore
D. G. Williams
Lusk
City cannot force railroads to guard crossings says solicitor
City Solicitor Gardner declares that councils cannot compel railways to operate guard gates across streets. He explains only the general guard gate ordinance applies and that crossing lights or gates are optional for railroads. The city would not be liable for accidents even if coroner juries faulted the city.
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Gardner
Crossarte
Donation Day For Eastbrook Home
Wednesday is donation day for Eastbrook home and all contributions go to Mrs. George B. Baker on Green Street. Donated articles will be sent to the home if word is sent. It is planned to make this occasion one to be remembered.
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Eastbrook
George B. Baker
Green Street
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Beaver
N. C. St. Ry
Defenders of Issue
U. P
J. Elmer Campbell
J. S. Martin
Martin
Dr. Whalen
Mrs. Wilkin
John H. Wilkin
Harlansburg
Hope
Board of Pardons
A.F. of
U.S. Steel
Mercer Hospital
Dove of Peace
Orr
Frank Martini
Big Liz
James A. Gardner
Eastbrook Home
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