Fidelity and Guaranty bluff over city bond cancellation
United Fidelity and Guaranty of Baltimore sent a cancellation notice claiming City Treasurer Duff’s bond was void due to depository bond issues. City Solicitor Gardiner rejected the move, noting bonds and sworn duties are legally binding, while Duff mocked the rep to sign a bogus release and pennies. Councils took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fidelity and Guaranty Company of
Baltimore
Charles C. Duff
James A. Gardner
Guaranty Company
Councils
Eurery Company
Duff
C. A.smiley
Nty Company
Smiley
City awards numerous sewer and street contracts in joint session
In a joint session the council awarded about 20,362.11 in city contracts for sewers and grading. Most bids beat the engineer's estimates. several bids matched or fell below, with some low tenders winning and others rejected for being over or unsafe. George Waller & Company and Rhodes & Myers secured several projects amid competitive bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Avenue
George Waller & Company
Cleveland Avenue
New Castle Contracting Company
Moravia Street
Big Run Street
Rhodes & Myers
John Street
Pearl
Chestnut Streets
Scott Street
Court Street
Croton Avenue
Health Department
Long Avenue
Charles Staple
Fifth Ward
Viewers to Study South Mill Street Widening
Council appoints viewers to inspect South Mill Street for widening from 50 to 60 feet. Councilman Charles C. Rigby proposed the panel and fellow members agreed to have them assess costs and feasibility for the city project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mill Street
Charles C. Rigby
Fifth Ward
City to Advertise Garbage Disposal Contracts
Councilman John Rae introduced a resolution to direct the city clerk to advertise bids for garbage collection and disposal. The current contract expires October 1, ensuring new bids will be sought this week to cover the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rae
Samose Promises Quick Flesh and Health Boost
An advertisement proclaims thin people suffer from malnourishment and can gain weight by taking Samose, a tissue forming food. It claims immediate flesh building effects when taken with meals, restoring vitality and rosy cheeks within days. McKee of McKee's Medicine Store endorses the product and offers a money back guarantee if weight gain and health are not achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
McKee's
Samose
Councilmen Grant Railway Extension and Pink Tea Gesture
The New Castle and New Wilmington railway asked for a one year extension beyond a half year already granted. Councils unanimously approved the extension. Dr. R. M. Russell and secretary J. H. Veasy attended. After approval the road head invited council members to a future pink tea once the line is completed. The city solicitor advised drafting an ordinance to formalize the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
New Wilmington
R. M. Russell
New Road
J. H. Veasy
James A. Gardner
Westminster College
Wilmington
Bad Petition Triggers Street Paving Bid Chaos
In a joint session councils debated the Scioto street paving bids amid blame over an unsigned petition base. Milholland denied being asked to act, Raney urged a new engineer, Gardner blamed the councilman who presented the petition, and the bids were rejected with bonds returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto
M. L. Cukerbraum
J. C. Raney
C. H. Milholland
Milholland
Raney
Gardner
Mot
Newell Smiled When Endorsed by Rail Officials
Pennsylvania railroad officials sent a notice to councils praising Select Councilman A. D. Newell of the Seventh ward for his wisdom. They admitted the crossing watchman lacked brains but said the issue was resolved with brains over brawn. Newell smiled but voted aye to receive and file the letter.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
A. D. Newell
Seventh Ward
Newell
Council Passes Ordiances in Rapid Fibre of Measures
The council acted on several ordinances including street paving grading and sewer projects. Major items include widening Diamond street, paving Market alley and North Jefferson street, opening State street, grading Green street sidewalk, and sanitary sewers on Chates Forrest and Butler streets. The mercantile tax repealer was tabled and Liberty street extension is held up awaiting petition.
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Select Council
Diamond Street
Public Square
Race Street
Market Alley
North
Jefferson Street
Boyles
Wallace Avenues
Wilmington Avenue
Edison
Boyles Avenue
State Street
Willow Street
Green Street
Wilson
Grant
Craig Streets
Liberty Street
Union Township
Clayton Street
Sutton Street
South Mill
Moravia
Common Council
Chates Street
Forrest Street
Pearl Street
Butler Avenue
City Solicitor Seeks Assistant for Growing Workload
City Solicitor James A. Gardner asks city council for an assistant to handle more than 17 liens across multiple properties plus dozens of ordinances and ongoing detail work piling up, as outlined in a letter sent last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gardner
Protest Over Opening Of South Jefferson Street
Residents on South Jefferson protest an ordinance to pay and grade the street between Division and Sutton. Attorney W H Falls warns hard times may prevent paying assessments. Council forwards matter to finance committee for next review along with several bills and new sidewalk and sewer ordinances.
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South Jefferson Street
Common Council
Division
Sutton Streets
W. H. Falls
Ciy
Select Council
Madison Avenue
Newell Avenue
Cedar Street
Mulberry Street
Belmont Avenue
Fifth Ward
Preston Avenue
Seventh Ward
Leasure Avenue
Albert — Street
Fairmont Avenue
Merchant Tailors Plan Auction of Poor Accounts
Youngstown tailors announce pooling of deemed bad accounts to be sold at public auction, aiming to recover losses through forced sale of customer debts.
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Youngstown
Mothers League Formed in Mahoningtown School District
The Mothers League for Mahoning school gathers 30 women from the Seventh ward at Mahoningtown Methodist Church. Mrs. H. S. Miller presides with Mrs. A. T. Johnson as secretary. Dues are 15 cents, and members will visit schools and answer questions on return cards to aid sanitation, ventilation, and welfare. Owen D. Knox of Youngstown dies after a New York incident. funeral held in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown Methodist Church
Seventh Ward
Mothers’ League
Mahoning School
Women’s Betterment League
H. 8. Miller
A. T. Johnson
Betterment League
Owen D. Knox
Youngstown
New York
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Ourety Company
Mill ST
Samose Ideal
Mr. McKee
Dr. Russell
American Printing CO
Calcutta
R. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg ST
Harrisburg
McKeesport
Erle
Jefferson ST
Mahoningtown
Women's Betterment
Pulaski
Stroble
New Castle Erie Station
Washington Street
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