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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
4
Senator Borah of Utah criticizes sentimentalism as a cause of crime while noting a murder case and Johnson’s near execution. The column argues sympathy should consider society’s good and warns against letting sentiment override justice.
Pennsylvania voters show weak GOP support for local option as only 41 of 207 House candidates nominated on the issue. Observers expect little passage next year with new senators possibly less favorable and party bosses likely to blue pencil local option in the state convention.
An impromptu house warming was held at the new home of Mr and Mrs W C Welker on Morton street Monday evening. About 35 young people from Central Presbyterian church attended with tea and refreshments. Guests stayed until the midnight hour as they formed a warm welcome.
Invitations to the hanging of Rosario Serge have been printed and will be issued by Sheriff Waddington. The list will include public officials and possibly others, with sheriffs from neighboring counties likely invited. The May 7 execution may be delayed if Governor Stuart grants a reprieve after a pardon board review.
A noisy call for blunt truth telling targets grafters doctors politicians singers bores pompous people hypocrites actors and aging women. It endorses unvarnished criticism as a path to shine while mocking fashion trends and sects in Canada and the theater world.
A collage of humorous and odd items from Buffalo Evening News style snippets. Jokes about fares and conductors, local mischief by teens, odd crimes, Easter festival stabbings, and reflectively odd observations on society. Includes flotations about dog buttons, telegraph poles, and church attendance.
L Rabinowitz told Alderman Ranney yesterday Bajuk damaged a $4 plate glass window in his South New Castle store and swore to an information. Bajuk posted bail for a hearing.
Theatrical listings announce The Elks Minstrels Wednesday Ellery Band Thursday The Man of the Hour Friday When We Were Friends April 24 and The Clansman April 26 at the opera house. The Clansman stars Ku Klux leader Ben Cameron in a dramatic farewell tour with scenes of 1867 South Carolina election and other pivotal moments.
The text previews Ellery Band concerts in New York with detailed program notes for matinee and evening shows including works by Flotow Offenbach Verdi Dvorak and Wagner and soloists. It also reviews recent performances at Star Family Theater highlighting Miss Wulfken The Whalleys Albertia and Nellie Graham and praises the vaudeville bill as among the best in town.
The Cascade opened a refined vaude season with a varied program and record crowds. Doomsday wowed spectators as the standout spectacle, while the vaudeville lineup included Stemm and LeGrange in music, Hap Hal Price in comedy, and the Midgleys in a rural sketch, all delivering non stop laughter and spectacle.
The formal opening of the Young Women's Christian Association permanent rooms in the Woods block on North Mill street is set for Tuesday evening April 28. The event is a citywide social occasion with a house warming, informal reception, musical program, and light refreshments for all residents.
Tony Valinski was arrested in the Fifth ward Monday evening on a disorderly charge and received a 15 day jail sentence from Mayor Harry Lusk on Tuesday.
The street railway company must repair its sprinkler or face action by the street commissioner and city solicitor to compel sprinkling of all lines. Commissioner Barteaux was ordered to notify Superintendent Smith to act immediately as the company has spent over nine months trying to get a spigot while the machine still would not operate.
During old home week in Youngstown strings of incandescent lights will be suspended across downtown streets at 100 foot intervals, outlining a festive canopy for attendees and visitors.
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