Murder May Be Result of Riot in Strike District
A noon riot in the strike district led to a wounded striker pursued by a mob. Authorities investigate the melee and a possible murder connection amid escalating labor unrest and crowd violence.
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15 Sep 1909
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New Castle News in New Castle, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
1
Leaders of Both Sides in the Tin Mill Strike
The article profiles Walter Larkin vice president of the Amalgamated Association and John Floarkin leader for the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company. Both are described as key figures in the New Castle strike, with Larkin keeping workers at bay and Floarkin directing strike breaking efforts. The News photographer accompanies them touring Leavy's for a scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Walter Larkin
Amalgamated Association
McArdle
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
John Floarkin
Stke
Leavy’s
Riddle case ends as Myron O Riddle is discharged
In a Pennsylvania conspiracy trial, Myron O Riddle is discharged after testimony shows no evidence of his criminal conspiracy with Samuel Riddle. Charles G Martin faced questions over his role as attorney though prosecutors fail to prove collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron O. Riddle
Riddle
Ween
Rufus McKinley
Jacob Levine
Charles G. Martin
Martin
McKinley
J. Norman Martin
Galbreath
Samuel Riddle
Norman Martin
Charles G Martin
Pennsylvania
S. L. McCracken
Myron Riddle
Myron
Rioting at Tin Mill Strike Ends in Deputy Assaults
Two deputy sheriffs guarding the tin mill strike district fired on a crowd of strikers. Theodore Otta Celia was wounded and taken to New Castle hospital as deputies and security police beat several strikers. Authorities claim injuries were minor and deputies were assaulted at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Otta
Theodore Celia
Scioto Street
New Castle Hospital
Frank Pelton
Frank Smith
Jack Bishton
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Greer
Howard Phillips
Jack Eberle
James
Bishton
Perry
Oakland
Joh Floerkin
American Sheet & Tinplate Company
Phillips
United States Steel Corporation
Eberle
Otto
Celia
Old Country
Pelton
Smith
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Residents oppose tracks on North Jefferson street franchise concerns
North Jefferson street property holders plan petitions to protest granting a franchise to the New Castle and Beaver Falls railway. Some residents favor routing via South Jefferson and a northern terminal at the public square. Council debates include opposition to an eighty year franchise and lines through the Beaver Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Jefferson Street
New Castle and
Beaver Falls
South Jefferson Street
Beaver Valley
Public Square
Pittsburgh Pressed Steel strike leaves idle shops again
The Pressed Steel Car company in Pittsburgh idled its shops as about 5,000 workers who returned after a recent strike left again. Strikers blame foreign workers and a socialistic influence in McKees Rocks for the move to strike, demand discharge of alleged strikebreakers, and claim no overall organization. Chairman Wise says the executive committee will seek an immediate adjustment while company officials report no formal complaint. No violence occurred as workers gathered at the gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Wise
McKees Rocks
No Successor to Harriman Elected at New York Central
United Press reports that on September 15 the New York Central and Hudson River railroad directors failed to elect any successor to E H Harriman as director. Rumors of Vanderbilt family willingness to relinquish control swirl as Wall Street ponders whether Harriman’s influence on the road is merely mythical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
E. H. Harriman
Vanderbilt
Commodore Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Harriman
Lost boy found by police on Ray Street
A 3 year old boy living on Ray Street was found wandering Tuesday afternoon and taken to the police station where he was cared for until his mother claimed him later in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Street
Tin Mill Deputy Held For Court
Frank Smith a deputy at the New Castle tin mills was held for court on aggravated assault and battery charges. David Williams a striker accuses Smith of assault near the engineering works. Smith pleaded not guilty and was bound over. A second deputy Ernest Johnston faces two charges from Williams and Abraham Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
New Castle Tin Mills
C. C. Rigby
David Williams
Smith
Tin Mill
Alderman Rigby
Ernest Johnston
Mayor Lusk to Deploy Police in South End
The mayor announces immediate deployment of a sufficient police force to preserve peace in the South End district amid ongoing disturbances. Authorities vow swift action to deter further unrest and safeguard residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusk
City Solicitor Upholds Mayor Authority in Riot Response
Mayor Lusk to swear in about 20 special police officers to quell daily clashes in the Fifth, Seventh and Eighth wards of New Castle. The tightened force aims to protect life and property during the tin mill strike, with uniform and plainclothes officers patrolling to arrest rioters and prevent further disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusk
New Castle
Pittsburg Man Attacked by Strike Mob on Mill Street
John McGary of Pittsburg was beaten by a crowd described as strike sympathizers on South Mill street after seeking a constable to accompany him to Greer mill. He denied being a bull but was assaulted, robbed of 76 cents, and left badly injured before police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Davidson
Guarantee Title and Trust Co
Pittsburg
Riddle
John P. Hunter
Colonial Trust Co
Mishert and
Dickey
Hunter
John McGary
South Mill Street
McGary
Greer
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Phillips
Charles Smith
New Castle
City Delinquent Taxes Worth $75 000 For Collection
City Treasurer C C Duff reports about $75 000 in delinquent taxes outstanding for the past year. About $40 000 is city tax and the rest is school funds. Duff will pursue collection and sue where needed. Property can be sold to recover city taxes under state law. household goods may be seized for those with no property. All year ending September 1 2008 city taxes are paid. small balance due on school taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Duff
Duff
Griffith Resigns Carlisle Street Post to Join Pittsburg Bank
George Griffith of Carlisle street resigns from the city treasurer’s offices and accepts a confidential stenographer position at Union National Bank of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Griffith
Carlisle Street
Union National Bank of
Pittsburg
Detectives in CFRINI riot clash ends deadly in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on September 15 private detectives hired by District Attorney Clarence Goldenberg were arrested over involvement in a riot sparked by angry negro gamblers opposing the detectives presence. A Philadelphia waitress Rose Stewart was shot fatally in the back during the melee. The riot involved revolvers clubs and knives as two gangs clashed and the officers tried to flee. Goldenberg sought protection and threatened to request troops from Governor Fort if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Clarence Goldenberg
Rose Stewart
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Goldenberg
Governor Fort
Bond Issue Planned by Big Four for 20 Million
The Big Four directors voted to issue 20 million dollars in bonds to fund improvements already made or planned. Only 10 million will be sold now, with the remainder held in the treasury for future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Four Road
United Press
New York
Big Four
Treasury
Death Record Harold Headings (2) Pulaski
Emma Walley of 31 Pearson Street Thelma Myers of 213 West Cherry Street are listed in a local death notice for Pulaski. The brief entry names the deceased parties and their addresses in a concise obituary-style record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Headings
Pulaski
Emma Walley
Pearson Street
Thelma Myers
West Cherry Street
Tyrian rushes to Battle Harbor to meet Peary
The Canadian cable steamer Tyrian arrives at Battle Harbor bearing newspaper delegations and wireless reports say Commander Peary may ride to Sydney aboard Tyrian. Roosevelt’s slow return causes Tyrian to proceed quickly to meet Peary and offer his ship at Peary’s command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Richee
N. F
Marconi
Cape Ray
Tyriam
Peary
Battle Harbor
Dickson
Sydney
Roosevelt
Kindergarten 10 Open Thursday at Highland Church
Beginning tomorrow morning a kindergarten will be held in the basement of the Highland United Presbyterian church with Miss Gertrude Dowler in charge. It opens at 9 o clock and will be largely attended by city children with about 24 mothers already signaling intent to send their children. Dowler previously directed the First Methodist church kindergarten last winter and returns to the city with many friends awaiting her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland United Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Dowler
Miss Dowler
First Methodist Church
Six Women Arrested for Assault on Mrs Locke
Chief Gilmore and Policeman Spiers arrested six women Ida Poplar Maggie Wiehl Mrs Philip Reess Agnes Keting Bessie Goodchild Emma Steiner on charges of assaulting Frances Locke an alloyer at a tin mill They posted $100 bail each for a hearing Alderman Rigby heard counter charges against Mrs Locke her husband and child asserting threats The case stems from Locke claiming persistent harassment by crowds and threats to her safety ahead of a Friday hearing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
Spiers
Frances Locke
Ida Poplar
Maggie Wiehl
Philip Reess
Agnes Keting
Bessie Goodchild
Emma Steiner
Alderman Morrison
Alderman Rigby
Locke
Tne
Mrs. Locke
Childrn
Mars
John Thomas
Mrs. Reese
Thomas Duffy
Evelyn
Agnus Keeling
Evaline Locke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ing Mob
John Floerkin
Seavy
Samuel L. Rid
LeRoy Hotel
No. Jefferson St
TO Harriman
South End
Gardner
Eighth Ward
Griffith
Pittsburg, PA
Vuniud
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