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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

22

Emery’s Senate Bid Seen as Union Labor Issue in Lawrence-Beaver

An unnamed New Castle observer reports Harrisburg politicians pressed Plummer Emery to back White of Beaver County to block George Weingartner in the Lawrence-Beaver district race. Emery, a lawyer strong with organized labor, faces pressure as supporters weigh withdrawal. The writer pledges to back Weingartner if Emery withdraws, urging neighbors to do likewise.

Waiter Newe New Castle Harris Plummer Emery Lawrence-Beaver White Beaver County George Weingartner Hmery Harrisburg Mr. White Mr. Hmery Organized Labor Teece’s Teece and Co Bonzo Avenue Union

Madman sets fire in Akron jail cell and dances amid flames

In Akron Ohio on April 10 Joseph Pessonian a 30 year old tailor set fire to his jail cell using matches. Sheriff Stein and two deputies were seriously burned while the inmate danced among the flames before officers overpowered him and took him to hospital where he lay dying from his injuries.

United Press Akron Stein Joseph Pessonian

Whom Will Harry Good Vote For at Denver Col

The article states Harry Good will not reveal his intended vote while I M Uber affirms he will vote for Bryan. It questions Good's actual vote and notes no public indication from Good about preferring Bryan.

Harry Good Denver, Col William Jennings Bryan Mr. Good I. M. Uber Bryan

Desperate Beaver County Effort to Save Penrose

In Beaver County a political pitch defends local option and non union labor. Supporters argue voters can choose Emery or Weingartner for state senator despite politicians backing White and Waite. They urge cross marks for Emery or Weingartner to rebuke candidates seen as anti union and pro local option.

Beaver County P. Emery George T. Weingartner Organized Labor Friends of Local Option Mr. White Mr White Watts White Waite Emery Whincactus Weingartner Liabor

Bower Opening Attended by Local Ladies in Youngstown

Mrs. Mary Euwer Mrs. Leo R Gordon and Mrs. Harry Euwer of this city attended the Bower opening in Youngstown Tuesday. The event drew local residents and highlighted community activity.

Mary Euwer Leo R. Gordon Harry Euwer City Youngstown

Hunger Relief Feeds 450 Men at Morning Headquarters

Charitable citizens provided aid after reports of rationing, feeding over 450 men by noon. Donors included Dr J W Covert who sent nearly two bushels of beans and pork. Supplies arrived from Newell and Needler, Mrs Mary Houston, Culbertson Brothers, J S Elliott and Sons, and others on South Jefferson and surrounding streets.

J. W. Covert South Jefferson Street Newell and Needler Cochran Alley Mary Houston Blackwell South Street H. J. McClure South Mercer Street J. S. Elliott and Sons East Cherry Street J. Norman Martin J. W. Horton T. EB. Smith Culbertson Brothers Pittsburg Street

Taft Faction Fights For Platform Amendment At Convention

Anti Taft followers seized control of the committee and knocked out the Taft plank. Taft supporters plan to present their resolution as an amendment at the open convention. Taft delegates hold the majority in the convention.

Boston

N B B O Club Organized by Local Girls

A group of girls gathered at Miss Bertha Watkins home on Long Avenue and formed the N B B O club. Elected officers include President Miss Hasret Hamilton, Secretary Miss Florence Thompson, and Treasurer Miss May Thompson. Members listed are May McGaughey, Elsie Etter, Nellie Castie, Anna Emery, Bertha Watkins, Mary Withers, and Margaret Thompson. Dainty refreshments followed. Next meeting set for two weeks with Miss Elsie Etter of East Reynolds.

Bertha Watkins Long Avenue N. B. B. O. Club Hasret Hamilton Florence Thompson May Thompson May McGaughey Elsie Etter Nellie Castie Anna Emery Mary Withers Margaret Thompson East Reynolds Street

Curl Optical Opens At New Corner Location

The Eye a Specialty offers free examinations and vision corrections without drugs at 51 corner Mill and North streets. Curl, optical specialist, announces a new location and invites readers to visit for eyewear needs.

Curl Corner Mill North Streets Eod

A Thrifty Wife and the Rainy Day Dilemma

Mary and John Sherman drift apart over thrift and misjudged purchases. Her penny-pinching leads to neglect during illness, unsafe foods, and a faulty goat plan. The tale ends with a sobering lesson on balance between frugality and care for family.

John Mary

True Friendship Between Dog and Horse

A dog named Muggs owned by J N D Reeves protested a horse sale and forced his owner to repurchase the animal so they could remain together. The dog held the halter, delaying the sale until the master intervened. The piece notes a pending report on lung surgery for consumption using hot water or steam to control bleeding, a rare method with limited applicability.

Muggs J. N. D. Reeves Daily Press Nature

Distinctive Inn Billiard Room Aimed To Amuse Travelers

A couple of travelers are told at a village inn there is a billiard room. They find a poorly lit room with a single worn table and dirty gray balls. The waiter jokes that red and white balls are distinguished by shape as guests learn to tell them apart.

活用古句 1980s livestock ad fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists livestock prices with per pound rates for honey and various animals including yearling lambs spring lamb sheep beef cattle dressed calves hogs and dressed hogs with illegible numbers and garbled text.

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