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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
4
Mitchell Takes Lead Role in National Civic Federation Trade Dept
John Mitchell accepts a full time post with the National Civic Federation to advance industrial peace through trade agreements. President Seth Low announces Mitchell will use his United Mine Workers experience to foster cooperation between labor and management and promote public welfare. Mitchell moves to New York and sets headquarters at federation offices. He stresses the need for collective bargaining and long term industrial harmony as essential to modern industry.
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John Mitchell
National Civic Federation
Seth Low
New York
Mitchell
Low
United Mine Workers of America
Organized Labor
Federation
Union Labor Non Political Interview With Kidd
Frank A. Kidd president of the leading typographical union in the district critiques a push by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor to swing labor votes to Bryan. Kidd notes only a minority support endorsing a party and warns that pressuring workingmen to political expression undermines union democratic principles.
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National Labor Tribune
Pittsburg
Frank A. Kidd
Kidd
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Trades Union Movement
Gompers Faces Scrutiny Over Labor Aid Comments
Labor leader Gompers wakes to public critique as he defends aid to a personal friend amid claims of unfair treatment of labor. He labels criticism unkind and unfriendly while explaining the reasoning behind his actions.
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Gompers
Gompers Denies Bryan Criticism Among Labor
The remarks suggest Gompers aims to portray critics as attacking labor as a whole. His denials indicate Bryan’s unpopularity among laboring men, reflecting a shift after an earlier announcement and ensuing political muddle.
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Gompers
Labor
Bryan
Farman's Aeroplane Flights Highlight Early Air Progress
Henry Farman's heavier-than-air aircraft flew in New York on Friday with plans for more tests in days ahead. The box-kite design uses air fans for propulsion and controls to adjust altitude and direction. The piece compares Farman to the Wright brothers and notes growing interest in practical air navigation.
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Henry Farman
New York
Farman
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Politicians Seek Nominations Across States
Wealthy Socialist James G. Phelps Stokes plans to run for New York’s Eighth District assembly with Rose Pastor Stokes backing him. Michigan Governor Warner seeks re nomination as Republicans weigh the third term. Kansas temperance Republicans back W R Stubbs for governor. Indiana speculates on Charles G Conn for Independence party. Virginia’s J Taylor Ellyson seeks re nomination. Illinois Richard Yates eyes Cook County in GOP. Pettigrew backs Bryan. Holtzmann supports Bryan Kern ticket in Indiana. North Carolina hosts August 26 Republican state convention in Charlotte. Loeb says Roosevelt will skip LaCrosse speech and campaign. Hearst joins Indiana Independence party convention. Muncie invites Kern to Labor Day speech. Long and Bristow may debate in Topeka next week.
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James G. Phelps Stokes
New York General Assembly
Rose Pastor Stokes
Evans City Begins Paving Drive With Half Mile Progress
Evans City moves ahead with over a half mile of street paving already finished and more ready to start soon. Pittsburg Street has been graded and partly paved, with further work sped to completion. The grade raise in the business district requires lifting many pavements and some buildings, aiming to modernize the borough’s appearance and infrastructure. Water and Washington streets will be paved next, linking Harmony line traffic to main arteries. This marks the start of a broader series of improvements for the borough.
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Evans City
Pittsburg
Washington
New Castle Summer Health Alert Encourages Cooling Escape
New Castle with 40 000 residents experiences extreme heat but reports no deaths since Monday night. The piece notes hotter conditions than in prior years and contrasts with higher heat related deaths in Chicago Philadelphia New York and other cities. It mentions past infant milk contamination issues and notes improved safety this year.
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Ike
New Castle
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Man-attack on Jack Young leads to police pursuit in Fifth ward
A group assaults Jack Young in the Fifth ward as he arrests assailants. A. J. Young joins the melee to defend him, and Chief Gilmore vows arrests and protection for Young. Mayor Lusk will likely discipline offenders in this repeated incident.
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Jack
A. J. Young
Gilmore
Farrell
Young
Lusk
Trolley System Booms Business in Evans City
The Harmony line from Butler to New Castle boosts inquiries for local goods and parts. Evans City plants in machine and engine parts and woodworking expect returns as freight trolleys expand delivery to previously inaccessible markets.
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Evans City
Butler
New Castle
Cyclist 13 Injured in Collision on Seventh Street
Charles Ingham aged 13 son of W. J. Ingham of Second street was riding rapidly down Seventh street when he struck a foreigner crossing Lawrence avenue. He sustained a fractured skull and serious injuries but was recovering at home after temporary treatment.
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Ellwood City
Seventh Street
Charles Ingham
W. J. Ingham
Second Street
Lawrence Avenue
Young Ingham
C. M. Isemann
Sixteeners Hold Mercer Reunion At Reznor
The 17th annual reunion of Mercer Soldiers Orphan School Sixteeners will meet August 11 to 13 at The Reznor Mercer Pa. Programs include a Wednesday evening meeting with songs and readings led by Rev James Farrell and Herman Eldridge among others and an annual Thursday picnic.
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Mercer
Sixteeners
Mercer Soldiers’ Orphan School
Reznor
America
James Farrell
Herman Eldridge
Claud Luce
Lou Leslie
Mina Armstrong
W. E. Farrell
Nora Wade Siegfried
Phil Roby
Making Good in Tough Times Promo Recalled by Chicago News
In a vivid first person brass, the speaker vows to grind through hardship with grit and humor. References to Pikes Peak or Bust and whitewings hint at competitive spirit and civic satire about city spending and taxpayer strain. The tone blends bravado with lucre and public critique.
Evans City Sees Steady Work Through National Low Mood
Aug 1 report from Evans City notes Ulrich Brothers iron foundry and W C Lauderer carriage factory have continued steady production. Merchants describe a creditable year and overall town prosperity despite national economic downturn.
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Evans City
Ulrich Brothers’ Iron Foundry
W. C. Lauderer
Canada Furnishes Giant Cantaloupes Dominate Market
Canadian cantaloupes weighing eight to ten pounds draw buyers with their size and flavor. A fancy fruit dealer recently sold out shipments of these bright pink, sweet melons and more are expected within a week. Maryland melons also flood markets in good condition thanks to hot weather.
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Canada
Maryland
Never give up like Billy Bryan in grim times
A column riffing on perseverance and public affairs, noting Evelyn Nesbit slang, marital jokes, a Connecticut man’s baked beans stunt, and a defender of children against dogs. It laments ignorance on national questions while praising stubborn resolve and local humor.
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Billy Bryan
Connecticut
Mad Dog Bites 11 Marines in Panama
Major Russell and ten Marines are being shipped to New York for Pasteur treatment after a rabid bulldog in Colon Panama bit the group. The dog attacked in the major's tent then bit others before being killed.
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Mad Dog
Marine Corps
Panama
United Press
New York
Major Russell
Colon
Schreck to Fight Johnson in London
England roars over Jack Johnson after he KOed Ben Taylor in the eighth. Johnson is slated to meet Mike Schreck of Cincinnati before the National Sporting Club in London within weeks. He says upon return to the United States he will claim the heavyweight title.
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United Press
London
England
Jack Johnson
Ben Taylor
Johnson
Mike Schreck
Cincinnati
National Sporting Club
United States
Tommy Burns
Food Agents Test Milk Samples for Cleanliness
Pure food agents are collecting samples of milk and cream from this section. Each sample is sealed and labeled with the dealer name and will be analyzed to determine if it meets standards of cleanliness and nutrition.
Visiting ministers fill North Jefferson street pulpits
Two ministers preach at morning services on North Jefferson Street. Rev J C Sharp of Philadelphia will speak at First United Presbyterian church and Rev Charles Greer of Drew Seminary will preach at First Methodist Episcopal church. Evening union service at First United Presbyterian with Rev Dr Hershey.
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Jefferson Street
J. C. Sharp
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association
First United Presbyterian Church
Charles Greer
Drew Seminary
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Higley
Greer
First Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
First Methodist
Hershey
Hillsville Italians Plan Grand Parade Lead by John Vacca
John Vacca president of the Santa Lucia society of Hillsville says several uniformed societies from other cities will join the Hillsville Italians Monday in a celebration. He will serve as grand marshal leading what he promises to be the greatest parade Hillsville has seen.
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John Vacca
Santa Lucia Society of
Hillsville
Vacca
Removal of Office for Dr J G C Hoye
Dr J G C Hoye who has been taking a post graduate course in New York in children's diseases and skin diseases has moved his office to 25 Hast Mors.
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J. GC. Hoye
New York
Pittsburg Pickers Eject 20 Youngstown Workers in Riot
Armed with pick handles 60 Pittsburg foreigners eject 20 Youngstown foreigners engaged in street car construction, sparking a small riot at the scene.
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Pittsburg
Youngstown
Dr H H Zimmermann Ill in Mount Jackson Area
Dr H H Zimmermann a longtime county physician based in Mount Jackson is reported seriously ill. His son Dr Harry Zimmerman of Youngstown was summoned for consultation Friday.
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H. H. Zimmerman
Mount Jackson
New Castle
Harry Zimmerman
Youngstown
Rockefeller Gives To Hospital Fund In Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller pledges support for the Tarrytown hospital project by sending a $26,000 check on the condition that $50,000 be raised. The donation forms part of a larger campaign to fund the hospital building and expansion efforts in the area.
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Rockefeller
United Press
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown Hospital
The Salaried Man And His Simple World
A poem praises the contentment of a modest family living on fixed weekly pay. The man meets bills, sleeps well, and enjoys family love, while the wife hums a song of peace. Wealth and fame are dismissed as the source of happiness, stressing daily labor and home life over riches.
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