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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
4
A Rock Island railroad broadside bans cigaret use by employees, on and off duty, prompting criticism that the rule overreaches. The piece argues smoking does not impair work and cites notable past smokers, while noting the precedence of anti drink rules and the authority behind the order.
Hetty Green, the wealthiest woman, opines on economic woes from a New England village base. She blames extravagance, notes hard winter ahead, and asserts money as real political power even without votes.
Patterson Stationery Co. at 65 East Washington Street offers a five pose studio session for 25 cents. The ad touts fine pictures and frequent customers, inviting people to have their photo taken at the new studio setup.
The excerpt accuses society of tolerating luxury and infidelity, linking these to fiscal collapses. It argues that women’s display drives men to dishonesty and questions what price the rich pay for such luxury. It notes a claimed reluctance by Standard Oil and Rockefeller to intervene in economic distress and cites a government fine cost comparison.
A compact, period style miscellany of wry quips and brief anecdotes from the Chicago Record-Herald dated September 1. It jokes about public figures, fashions, politics, and social trends while noting local quirks and a salesman’s call to visit merchants.
Broad irrigation serves Altoona as the sewage disposal method, praised by delegates from the third class cities convention. Councilman J C MacCready says the system works, citing Altoona’s 117 acres of plant land and a 90 foot sewer fall. He notes Altoona spent about 100000 to build and 40 dollars monthly to operate, contrasting with what this city faces for construction and maintenance.
Last night the council moved to widen the Neshannock creek over its ordained width by removing a building at 157 and 159 South Jefferson street within 30 days. If the owner fails to comply the street commissioner will begin work, after the city has spent about $6,000 on damages and settlements.
The mercantile tax repealer introduced by Councilman John Rae passed the common council but faced postponement in select council. Councilman A D Newell moved two week delay. merchants and agents remained largely silent as officials agreed to defer action for two weeks amid speculation the measure could not have passed last night.
City councils agreed to pressure railroad companies to station watchmen at Gardner Avenue around the clock. Dr Loyal W. Wilson reported the current only daytime guard is overworked and unable to safely oversee B and O and P and L E trains. Officials also urged a more capable guard at Mahoning Avenue crossing.
City councils in joint session decided to require the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad to place a watchman and an electric light at Mill Street crossing. If the company fails to comply, the city solicitor will pursue enforcement to compel the actions.
The select council defeated a proposed rabies control ordinance after negative discussion. They had previously passed it through the common council but voted it down on final reading after scoffing at the plan to kill unmuzzled dogs on hot streets.
Alderman William P Morrison is to be asked to hand over 100 dollars to the city treasury, the amount of the fine on Jacob F Genkinger for permitting the Black Crook burlesque show. City Solicitor James A Gardner will present the demand after judiciary committee findings showed only half the fines were turned over.
The city councils rejected motions by Councilman Rigby to employ taxpayers or have contractors hire them for the Fifth ward storm sewer project costing 12000 dollars. Rigby argued city money warrants taxpayer work under the street commissioner's and engineer's supervision. others favored standard bidding and methods.
Methodist ministers from the city depart for James town New York to attend the Erie conference. A temperance meeting with P A Cole D D will be held Tuesday evening and the conference opens Wednesday morning led by Dr J W Hood of Sioux City who will conduct morning services and afternoon evangelistic meetings. Delegates include Rev J L Stratton Rev H M Burns Rev J C McDonald Rev J C Worner and Rev Ernest Canby with Mrs J L Stratton a lay delegate also traveling. Each church may send one or two lay delegates who will meet Friday.
Mrs. Florence Craig was away on vacation creating a vacancy in the city department. Dr. E Kimbrough, assistant city engineer, filled the role with a sharpened pencil and keen eye. He documented deliberations deftly while council members spoke rapidly.
City Treasurer Charles C Duff's bond remains in effect as guardianship of the city's funds. The council and finance committee took no action on naming a depository or releasing the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company. A move to advertise for bids and a proposal for a vault committee were discussed but not adopted. Special agent C A Smiley of the surety company was present but did not speak.
City council met in extra session and introduced about 18 ordinances. The major measure allows the mayor to remove all city officeholders created by ordinance after council action. Other ordinances cover street grading and paving on Diamond Street Market alley Wilmington Avenue Madison Avenue sidewalk grade Mulberry Street Belmont Street and related street actions.
The Fifth ward storm sewer, to cost 12000 dollars, will be completed after the ordinance for its construction passed final reading by the select council last night. The grade change for Croton avenue between the railroad tracks and 300 feet east was approved. Scott street between Court street and Croton avenue will be opened and graded as residents requested. Moravia street from Big Run bridge to Ralph avenue will be graded. Winter avenue between Blaine and Mercer streets will be graded under an ordinance approved by the council.
The council passed an ordinance appropriating 2000 from general funds to establish three horse hitches for Ray street and Park avenue fire departments. Councilman Dunlap opposed at first, arguing no extra horse and man would be needed if a new department is built, but he voted yes after clarification that the new department would come years later.
The city will buy Charles Owens property in the Seventh ward for a fire station. The select council approved the purchase at $2,000, with payment due immediately including 1908 taxes. The lot fronts 35 feet on North Cedar street and extends 100 feet deep.
Select council last night passed ordinances authorizing construction of a sanitary sewer on Wilmington avenue and Edison avenue from Boyles avenue, marking final approval of the project plans.
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