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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
For President, WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT of Ohio. For Vice President, JAMES S. SHERMAN of New York.
A late report argues that Germany may be pressuring Austria to honor the Berlin treaty amid Turkish territory issues and Bulgarian independence. It discusses potential shifts in alliances with France, England, Russia, and Italy, and notes Montenegrin brinkmanship alongside Balkan racial and national tensions.
The article argues a Balkan map by nationalities is possible yet dangerous. It lists Ruthenians Slovenes Romanians Slovaks Servians Turks and others within Austria Hungary and notes unity desires with their homelands. It warns that in Macedonia rival races unleash bloodshed without strong governance.
The World polls New York City and state voters show Governor Hughes likely defeated by a large margin while Taft carries the state, albeit with a smaller spread than Roosevelt four years ago. Taft’s fate hinges on opposition from gambling and race track interests and the liberal bloc favoring Chanler.
Cleveland doctors plan a skull operation to relieve brain pressure in a boy once fractured and displaced skull fragment pressed on his brain. The procedure seeks to restore memory and moral sense, though such operations often yield mixed mental outcomes rather than certainty.
Sharon Pa October 13 The next annual reunion of the Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery will be at West Middlesex. Three members died this year David Patton Sharpsville David Cook Mercer and Robert McClain West Middlesex. Officers elected for the year include George D Brown Pulaski president and Riley Moore West Middlesex secretary.
City leaders, after Mayor Harry J. Lusk vetoed a prior fire power ordinance, introduced a new remover measure in common branch. The draft requires a two thirds vote for removals and is expected to pass select branch and be signed by Mayor Lusk. Councilman J. C. Raney introduced the bill with unanimous backing.
Councilman McCann introduced an ordinance requiring all street railway cars in New Castle to have modern safety brakes, boosting public safety. The measure was sent to the street committee for further action. A new ordinance opening Logan avenue in the Second ward between Winter and Moody avenues was introduced, and bills passed for a Wilmington avenue sanitary sewer, and a ten foot cartway width on Diamond street.
City Engineer C. H. Milholland appointed R. R. Stevenson as registry of real estate department clerk. Gano, Miss Grace Mitchel, and Miss Verna Mershimer named as assistants. Councils concurred in the appointment. the five are at work in the new office.
Council members sat mute as Clerk Winternitz read note attached to select bill 36. Mayor Harry J. Lusk criticizes using a bare majority to dismiss officers duly appointed and confirmed, while Dr. Wilson’s motion to defer action for two weeks passes.
Since January 1 multiple licenses issued by the dairy and food division at Harrisburg raise revenue to $32,888.51. The figure reflects cumulative licensing activity beginning at the start of the year and totals across all issued licenses.
In New Castle the Council approves a five member committee to study purchasing the New Castle Water Co plant. Appointed are A R Shaffer I B Griffith J C Raney M L Cuker braum and Dr L W Wilson. A report will be made at the next meeting.
In a joint session the cities awarded six improvement contracts. New Castle Contracting won Croton avenue paving for 4961.60 and Pollock avenue for 5207.53. Winter avenue grading goes to Staple for 2519, Electric street grading to New Castle for 250, Mercer street grading to New Castle for 892.50, and F M Mayberry & Son will lay Chestnut street sewer for 237.80. Engineer estimates were higher on all items.
Citizens on Moravia street protested a proposed grade change that would leave homes too high or too low. City Engineer Milholland noted a prior railroad grade required a cut. After discussion, the council decided to maintain the new grade.
Councilman A D Newell reports a paper notice requiring passengers to request transfers when paying fares or be denied. He cites an ordinance granting the railway company the right to operate here with transfers to connected lines. The police committee will study the matter and report, possibly notifying the street car firm of the stance.
A collage of humorous quips and brief notes covers weather cider late fall market chatter streetcar concerns mayoral veto a golf course scene and reflections on ministers hats and society.
Washington street bridge nuisance over locomotive smoke and cinders prompts city councils to ask Pennsylvania Railroad to stop engines at least 50 yards from the bridge and consider cement sidewalks to replace board walks. Councilmen McKee and Griffith push action to curb the discomfort for pedestrians, especially ladies.
A council committee of three was proposed to probe why Deskin resigned as police chief. Speaker Lou Genkinger and others pressed for or against the inquiry. McKee Wilson and Fike were named to lead the investigation as tensions cooled and the mayor remained confident.
With John Kaylor’s death at age 70 the Coons Corners post office near Greenville may close due to inability to fill the low paid position. The town faces loss of local mail service if no replacement is found.
Clifton Heights Delaware county school board launches a campaign against tobacco sellers for supplying cigarettes and papers to boys in the borough. Local authorities vow stricter enforcement and public awareness efforts.
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