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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

12

Tony Ross for Congress in a countywide bout of кандидаты

In New Castle local lore Jimmy Dime a boxing instructor is touted as possible Washington power. The piece claims congressmen and even Roosevelt fight like boxers and cites incidents with a streetcar slugging a senator and Jeff Davis losing his cane to an opponent. It closes predicting Lawrence county may crown Tony Ross as sole eligible congressional candidate.

Jimmy Dime New Castle Washington, D. C Jimmy Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt New York United States Michigan White House Washington Dime Jeff Davis South Littleock Ark Davis Vis Morehan Ime Congressional Lawrence County Congress Tony Ross

Building Code Drive in New Castle Fire Chief Leads

Fire Chief Frank Connery and city real estate groups push for a binding building code and a building inspector in New Castle. They argue such measures will curb cheap combustible structures and protect residents from unsafe construction. The effort targets establishing standards and regulatory offices to curb political patronage while safeguarding the city’s interests.

Frank Connery New Castle Uet

Public service versus political debts in appointing officials

The text argues the best credit for those demanding reform comes from appointing officials who strictly serve the public. It warns against officials who prioritize political debts or personal obligations over public duty.

City Fashion Criticised By Cagy Local Letter

A satirical local letter mocks city fashion critics and urges comfort over coats at dinner. It argues shirtsleeves allow freedom and criticizes urban snobbery while praising practical, relaxed attire.

Mandy Ciiky

The Red Mill Opens at Opera House With Blossom Cast

Charles Dillingham presents The Red Mill on April 2 at the opera house in a full Blossom and Herbert musical, featuring a 60 member company and a famed Dutch Kiddies sextet. Victor Herbert offers twenty numbers including Every Day Is Ladies Day With Me and The Isle of Our Dreams. Cast includes John Ford Don Kidder and Mae? plus a chorus of 50. run previously acclaimed in New York.

Charles Dillingham Victor Herbert America Europe Isle of Our Dreams New York John Ford Don Kidder Wm. R. Swor Kid Connor John B. Simpson Harry Carter Milton Dawson Fred McGee Maurice Lavigne Charles Hopkins Viola Kellogg Marguerite Fry Sadie Kirby Edmace de Dreux

Gentle Advice and Local Notes From New Castle

A column mentions a New York World claim on cheek enhancing stretches. A barber in New Castle laments 15 cents for a shave and notes 10 cents too much. Mrs P H Kearns loses a pearl brooch. Mrs Robert Russell returns it after seeing a lost ad. Prohibition debates, social commentary, and a city building committee proposal for high schools are discussed.

New York World New Castle P. H. Kearns North Shenango Street Robert Russell Chestnut Street

Saving Brother-in-Law From a Prayer Episode

A shy church member avoids midweek prayer fearing public speaking. His deaf brother-in-law, sitting beside him, is nudged to pray by the minister’s request, allowing the reluctant man to escape speaking and return to silence.

Mr. B Brother B John Sam

Dorcas Society Sews for Hottentot Heathens High Hats Delivered

In Traymore Pennsylvania on March 22 the Ebenezer church Dorcas Sewing society sent six dozen high hats trimmed with yellow ribbons to Hottentots as a missionary fashion aid. The shipment also included pink shirts walking canes baby blue neckties and looking glasses amid comments on seed and management in local agriculture.

Traymore Dorcas Sewing Society Ebenezer Church Benton Philadelphia

Vaudeville Bill Delights Crowds With Daring Acts

A house bill features a variety of acts with no conflicts, including Romanosts in a novelty battle-ax and knife act, Clarice Templeton presenting a pictorial ballad, Lew Glick, Stutzman and Crawford with a comedy skit, and Chefalo offering a startling magic novelty. The show promises high quality entertainment for the final performances starting tomorrow.

Clarice Templeton Lew Glick Mulberry Street

Zento the handcuff king headlines New Castle show

Large crowds witnessed the Star Family Theatre performance last night praising Zento for escape feats and mystery. Myrtle Zento promised new stunts with rope, chains and a pillory scene as the run ends tonight with Madam Carrina’s trained bears and other acts.

Star Family Theatre Zento Myrtle Zento New Castle U. S Leslie Adams Star Madam Carrina Jack and Jill Dick Miller Roe Nevin

Ellery band to play at the opera house on April 22

Manager Genkinger of the opera house announces a concert by the famous Ellery band led by director Taddeo Di Girolamo. Channing Ellery owns the band and it is regarded among the top ensembles. An afternoon and an evening performance are scheduled.

Genkinger Opera House Ellery Band Channing Ellery Taddeo di Girolamo

Housekeeper Sews Up War Flag in Cautious Tale

Dr. H P Judson, head of the University of Chicago, declines interview offering a cautionary parable about a housekeeper who mends a torn battle flag. The tale contrasts careful restoration with loss of the original heirloom once returned.

H. P. Judson University of Chicago

Hairpins Began in England in 1545

Wire hairpins were first manufactured in England in 1545. Before that time hair was held in place by fine wooden skewers.

England

Local Notables and Events Highlight Week in Town

Court juror Jackson J. W. Cooper attends week in court while J. D. Liken remains home ill. James Nesbit hosts James and Mrs Fullerton of Allegheny. High school literary program and a leap year social planned. Names include William Zimmerman of Youngstown and Rev Culbertson of Western Seminary. Mary and Mabel Black and Margaret Dice return to Slippery Rock. J. H. Cooper back at Grove City College. Local option meeting set at U P church with speakers Monday evening.

J. D. Liken James Fullerton Allegheny James Nesbit William Zimmerman Youngstown H. E. Zimmerman Culbertson Western Theological Seminary Westfield Church Cooper M.be United Presbyterian Church Mary and Mabel Black Margaret Dice Slippery Rock J. H. Cooper Grove

Roosevelt Names Hill for German Ambassador

Washington March 31 United Press reports the resignation of Charlemagne Tower as U S ambassador at Berlin will take effect June 1. The president has accepted the resignation and sent the name of David Jayne Hill to the senate for the post. A satisfactory paint Lawrence Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown Pa.

Washington White House Charlemagne Tower United States Berlin David Jayne Hill Senate Lawrence Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown ,Pa

Spring Bicycle Sale At Patterson Stationery

This no April fool notice promotes spring bicycle sales by Patterson Stationery Company at 65 East Washington Street offering Iver Johnson or Hartford models for 25 dollars fully guaranteed, with options for better wheels and children’s bikes in stock.

Ford Bicycle Patterson Stationery Company East Washington Street

Metropolitan Pettyville Grows Trolls and Pride

A tavern landlord boasts of Pettyville’s growing metropolitan air while a visiting patent-burn man notes increasing street dirtiness. The exchange captures a local pride and urban complaint in a humorous, clipped dialogue style.

Puck

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