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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
4
Notice from The News Company of New Castle Pa seeks public engagement and directs all checks money orders and communications to the company office on Sycamore Street and Apple Alley rather than to individuals.
Captain Peter C Hains and his brother faced murder and accessory charges after luring William E Annis to a Long Island boat house and firing five shots. Authorities question unwritten law defenses and potential army influence as trials loom.
A News office reader reports a double cucumber from Shubert Triplett on Bell avenue. An elderly neighbor called the specimen exceptionally rare and noted nature seems to be doubling up more this year, a trend she has observed in her life with occasional duplicates.
The passage notes a rising doubling tendency in nature that also affects humans with many twins recently born. It credits a woman for observations and suggests a deeper, possibly non accidental, natural tendency that requires an inquiring mind to explain.
Two French inventors test a wireless telephone over a distance near 400 miles, with voices barely clear yet recognizable. They argue success suggests future operation across thousands of miles, noting wireless telegraphy and other rapid modern inventions as parallels to ongoing progress.
Richard S. Jones general manager of Canonsburg rolling mill and Lawrence county native died in Brainard Minnesota from injuries after a Northern Pacific limited train wreck near Grandville. He aged 60 had regained sense and asked to contact family before passing two hours after his relatives arrived. He served in the 129th P V I under Captain Collier.
Alfred C. Moore, writing from Los Angeles on August 4 1908, thanks J S DusHane of New Castle Pa for Old Timers picnic literature. He recalls committees, Joseph White, apples and schooldays, notes the Pennsylvania Society of Southern California, and links to Lawrence County's presidents.
Youngstown report says Thomas Driscoll a Lowellville night policeman was saved when two cartridges in a gun held by a suspect failed to explode. He tried to arrest two fighting men, one pointed the revolver at his heart and fired twice. a third cartridge fired but the gun was seized before another shot. The assailant was arrested while the second man escaped.
Patterson Stationery Co presents Pastaco penny photos after the Wade photos of years past. The new offer prints 25 pictures in five poses for 25 cents on quality paper with sittings on the north light second floor. Saturday crowds filled the shop seeking the service.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bannon of West Pittsburg mark their 50th anniversary with children, grandchildren, and friends present. Married in New Castle on August 18 1858, they lived along the Beaver river in East Moravia and recall canal days, farms, and regional growth.
A collage of social quips and political jab at campaigns and public life. It parodies muckraking methods, quotes stray observations about weather, politics, humor, and daily misfortunes, and notes light anecdotes from various places and times.
Beginning Wednesday in the East Basement 100 dozen thin white China saucers at 2c each. Numerous items in porcelain and china priced to move, including ramakins, plates, cups and saucers, decorated pieces, and dinner sets with deep discounts. Second floor features floor coverings and curtains as special values.
Brown Hamilton articulates full accord with the Republican platform and Taft’s acceptance speech, arguing for protectionist tariff revision and a manly blend of labor, capital, and producer interests. He defends Roosevelt era policies, condemns Democratic “revenue basis” tariff plans, and emphasizes equal rights, civil service, and national defense. The piece frames the election as a test of trustworthy leadership and party loyalty.
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