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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
4
A new partnership named The News News Company is organized with Mrs George, EB Treadwell, and W Owners as members. The agreement outlines shared ownership and operating duties across the publication.
A critical piece argues that United States Steel and railroads profited from cheap foreign labor during prosperity and now neglect the workers in hardship. It urges corporations to fund soup kitchens and relief, warning that hunger abroad and shifts in immigration could threaten future labor supply and profits.
President Roosevelt names five prominent Americans for the governors conference on conservation. John Mitchell James J Hill William J Bryan Grover Cleveland and Andrew Carnegie receive personal invitations signaling strong support for the event and its aims.
Newspapers query who could improve the list of prominent men of brains and business acumen. Some think improvements possible while others doubt any additions would better the representative group. The topic provides much food for thought.
Mayor Mears of Harrissburg proclaims drunkenness a disease and orders police to take intoxicated men home. Saloonkeepers who allow drunkenness will be reported and the men publicly shamed or injured. Disorderly drunks face punishment while the unfit drinker may receive lenient treatment.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes the primaries as saloons close again and reporters mock the race. It mentions Roy Penrose and Lawrence County, hints at a dog catcher run, and jokes about candidates resting after a rain soaked day.
After the votes are counted a mix of quips and political rumors fill this column. Pittsburg street resident Wilson Emerick clings to old jail lumber described as hard as nails. Jails fill with bankers amid panic while Fourth ward residents vow to protest school board treatment.
A reflective sermon on valuing time and life, urging readers to number days, grasp opportunities, and act with purpose. It cites Sir Walter Scott, Bishop Hall, Emerson, George Eliot, and artists Raphael and Michelangelo to illustrate transforming ordinary duties into lasting character through wise use of time.
The Lawrence County W C T U plans its semi annual convention in Ellwood City on Thursday April 30 with an executive session at 9 00 a m and convention at 10 00 a m Delegates travel times are listed meals provided by the Ellwood City union round trip fare 62 cents and return train at 6 03 p m The day features devotionals talks rounds tables minutes reports and two major addresses by Mrs Emily Clark Scott and Rev William Parsons of Beaver Falls with an evening address and collection chaired by Mrs M S Gibson.
Annie Smith and Antonio Antonio quarrelled in two affidavits presented to Alderman Ranney over a pet dog in Annie’s Fifth ward home. Each accuses the other of abuse with Antonio claiming the dog bit him first. Annie says he attacked her as well. Next week the alderman will hear remaining details.
A man described as a young, medium height figure in dark clothes, a slouch hat and rubber boots was seen Friday evening in the Phillips Place area and entering hospital grounds. Police failed to capture him, with earlier sightings in a tree near Dr. Diefenderfer’s residence under electric light.
Notice shows Tin City lodge No. 565 invites BE and A. members to a special meeting Sunday April 12 at 9 am and 7 30 pm with listed officers J M Yates C EB J H Mellvenny and F A E Pittsburgh Pride and Lawrence Paint and Stains home Beautifers Sample Hardware Co Mahoning Town Pa
A Peapack New Jersey correspondent describes crows that allegedly used a bicycle to keep turning on the pedals for an extended period while pecking lunch. The author notes leg bands marked Roosevelt and Dr Long and claims the cyclometer showed 324% miles added. he offers to show the wheel and scene to skeptics.
In the lake interior of Africa several floating villages were built and first discovered in 1889 by Stanlex according to the report.
A French doctor gains notice for warning against arising quickly after waking. He argues most people should stay in bed until the last horn blows, while a few eager souls respond to the morning bell.
A brief essay encourages health by outdoor living, faith in neighbors, and daily dialogue with someone regarded as a superior to boost mental growth and social discipline.
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