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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
The News Company of New Castle Pennsylvania lists ownership by George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz with Bert Wells as manager and editor. Contact numbers are given for editorial and business offices. Subscriptions are daily and weekly rates with mail options and a notice directs payments to the company.
Citizens in New Castle complain that private garbage wagons spread foul odors and disease risks when wind carries typhoid germs from the city incinerator. They blame the council for leasing the furnace to a private operator and call for compulsory, better public garbage service.
Captain Baldwin conducts a hybrid dirigible aeroplane flight at Fort Meyer earning wide notice for control and advancement. Walter Wellman announces preparations in Paris for a renewed North Pole flight, claiming a larger and superior ship despite Zeppelin comparisons. The rapid air navigation experiments captivate global interest.
A dilapidated house on North Mill Street housing Honeywell Fruit Market caught fire this morning. The blaze consumed part of the structure but, despite the damage, the building remains standing. Local officials urge demolition to improve the streetscape along Mill Street from North to Washington.
The article notes William Jennings Bryan calls for funds from farmers and laborers. He promises contributors a mention in the papers, but skepticism remains about drawing financiers and notoriety seekers to his fundraising effort.
A creditable effort sweeps the nation as motorists push for a united move to abolish grade crossings after rising accident numbers. The public safety campaign seeks faster action and stricter enforcement.
Fragmentary lines express hope for greater automobile access and continued expansion of power and infrastructure for drivers, aiming at broader success and mobility.
Kansas votes favor James L Bristow for the United States Senate, replacing Chester Long. Bristow aligns with the Roosevelt wing while Long is tied to the Platt Penrose faction, a shift seen as positive for Kansas and the nation.
The nationwide railway walkout in southwestern Canada disrupts wheat shipments as prices rise. The burden falls on poor households facing higher flour costs next winter due to disputes between railway operators and workers.
A March fire traced to crossed wires gutted the Honeywell Market on North Mill street while two alarms sent firefighters from multiple districts to contain the blaze. Residents nearby woke to a bright glow as two separate flames burned the rear stable and market interior. The Watson estate building, over fifty years old and an urban landmark, suffered an estimated loss under 200 dollars with no insurance. The Knox Long and Morehead building was protected by rapid police and fire joint action.
Stamp collectors in the city reportedly secured 1.50 dollars worth of Uncle Sam stamps by breaking a window to enter Councilman J. C. McCready's office and by prying a wooden prop through a broken pane at the Acme Lumber company's Pittsburg street office. Police say the thefts are believed to be the work of boys.
The property committee urged councils to buy the O’Brien property in the Seventh ward for a fire house. It also recommended moving 2000 dollars from the general revenue to the property fund to cover bills from changes at the Second and Fourth ward houses using the three horse hitch.
Lawrence County Medical Society adopts new public rates day visits 1 50 night visits 2 00 vaccination 1 00. Physicians of New Castle and vicinity publish this notice to assure equal treatment and charity remains as in the past.
A collage of odd items and jokes from a late issue, including a publisher injured by a car, a doctor diagnosing circulation, and a wry quip about the best selling sheet. Local notes touch Taft and Bryan names, a Philadelphia license, and humorous reflections on life, prices, and honesty.
Two horses owned by James W. Stevenson of Slipperyrock township were killed when a Western Allegheny passenger train struck them in a pasture. The animals, valued at 400 to 500 dollars, were run down after attempting to cross the track as the locomotive approached. Attorney W. W. Stevenson, the owner’s son, may sue if no settlement is reached, amid a severe financial loss during a critical season.
George Zerner and his wife of Lincoln Avenue plan to leave early next month for California to spend the winter. Zerner suffers from asthma and the trip aims to improve his condition through the milder climate.
A giant Rhode Island Red laid a monster egg at the News office on Wednesday. The egg measured 9 by 7 inches and weighed about 5% ounces, making it one of the largest seen in the city. The shell was brittle and cracked during measurement. Owner Maurice S. Edmiston of Britain Avenue keeps the hen.
A reception of candidates into the Sisters of Divine Providence was held at Mt. Immaculata East end. Rt Rev Mgr Joseph Suhr presided as celebrant, assisted by Rev Anthony and Rev Charles Moosmann. Rev Louis Woelfel delivered the sermon. Miss Emma Moosman became Sister M Luitgardis and Sisters Carolina and Kostka took solemn vows.
Mrs Misley of Moravia Street was struck on the shoulder by plaster from a ceiling loosened by a Wednesday night storm while at a neighbor’s on Long Avenue. She suffered convulsions from fear but was treated by a Long Avenue physician and is slowly improving.
A Philadelphia era note critiques the Pennsylvania State Bar Association and the legislature. It claims bar meetings reveal too many laws and that lawmakers, mainly lawyers, pass tedious on the sidewalk style laws that are not needed or enforced.
The Poor Committee of Councils recommended authorizing Hainer and City Physician Perry to contract with Mercy hospital authorities for Pasteur treatment of all mad dog bite victims. Treatment is currently $100 per case for Butler and Beaver counties, with possible same rate for the city depending on hospital leadership.
Harry N. Hoffman No. 3 well reached the sand in Muddycreek Wednesday afternoon and shows potential as a good producer. The well lies 120 feet east by south of Hoffman No. 1 and 75 feet south of Schaffner No. 1, with expectations it may equal or exceed Schaffner No. 1’s 50 barrel output. Samuel Schaffner’s No. 2 faced a casing leak but is being reset, with hopes to reach sand Friday morning. Industry opinion cites the Hoffman No. 3 findings as evidence the oil streak runs east from the first well.
The annual reunion of Co. I, Tenth Pennsylvania reserves, will be at the Thurston House in Meadville on Wednesday, September 9. The Tenth reserves was a famous Civil War regiment, with efforts to include as many Co. IL members as possible in the gathering.
A verse exchange questions prudish views on fashion evolution. It contrasts Paris designers praise of the new directoire gown with historic Greek attire, arguing art and female beauty should be free from censorious nerves and moralizing.
The News informs readers another paper is being substituted in some cases. Subscribers should report irregularities to the office and provide the name of the carrier involved to assist the paper.
First Ward residents and property holders are invited to a meeting to discuss opening West Falls street between Shenango and Elm. The gathering will be Thursday at 7 30 p m at John Britton’s home, 86 Elm Street.
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