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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
4
Daily subscriptions offered at 0c a week and 5.00 a year by mail 8.00 a year in county notices The News Company invites public correspondence from all parts of the county Public notices and payments should be sent to The News Company New Castle Pa not to individuals
Local leaders demand quarry employers replace violent Italian workers seen as advancing Black Hand influence in Hillsville. They call for education on law, stronger action against criminals, and for inoperative quarries if crime continues, noting costly county prosecutions and ongoing terror in the community.
President Roosevelt’s special commission reports on the canal progress, noting that after years of start and pause the project shows pleasing advancement. The findings suggest continued trajectory toward completion and resolving earlier delays.
The article notes Roosevelt’s decisive leadership in pushing the canal project, rotating department heads to fit best candidates, and maintaining focus on progress. It cites a special commission reporting improved harmony on the zone, no further halts expected, and health conditions near optimal with no loss of life in the effort.
Optimistic mood surrounds United States Steel as analysts expect a surplus near ten million dollars for the year. The gain is tied to stronger industrial activity and robust steel demand, with the market seen as a barometer for overall business conditions.
The Pennsylvania Republican state campaign will open in Wilkes-Barre with Vice Presidential candidate Sherman possibly delivering the principal address. New Castle is noted as having made little effort to secure a similar opening.
A collage of newspaper clippings presents literary shocks, social quips, local crime, and cross-town observations. It lampoons early 20th century culture with monologues on novels, scandals, politics, fashion, and school life through vivid regional voices.
Miss Pemala Woods of Grant street has returned from Har lansburg. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ice of Richlieu avenue returned from New Castle Indiana. Miss Anna Hagan left for Lisbon Ohio for a month. Warren S. Baird of Seattle visits grandmother Mrs. Henrietta Agnew in Neshannock avenue. Miss Temala Woods returned from Harlansburg and Sharon. Mrs. Barrickman hosted Mrs. John Moore Harriet Chisholm and Bessie Switzer of Akron. Mr. and Mrs. John Rickards and daughter visited Pittsburg street hosts. Frank G. Blackford, now in Pittsburg, was in the city. Mrs. John OConnor and daughters Mary and Winifred returned from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Dr. A. M. Cook’s condition is not well. Merritt W. Cook left for James town N Y. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Chesney and daughters visit McConnells Mills. Misses Roberta and Hazel Martin returned from a three week visit with Mrs. Henry W. Romody and Carrie Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. C. McDowell visited near McConnells Mills and with Stewart Chesney. Edith Barrickman and Anna Chisholm went to Stoneboro for two days.
A former New Castle resident told a News reporter he left the mills 15 years ago with $500 and now on a farm expects to clear about $1,000 this year. He reports excellent health, bumper oats, 30 tons of hay, 25 acres of corn, a sheep flock, cows and young steers while renting a large farm and plans to buy his own soon.
The Steubenville Gazette notes Miss Blanche Thompson of New Castle and Donald Stringer of Ragland visiting the Elliott family on North Fourth Street. Mrs. W. H. Thompson and her son from New Castle returned home with Mr. and Mrs. Elliott after weeks as guests of Mr and Mrs John Chisholm. Mrs. G L Barnes of the active WCTU of New Castle visits Grove City, supporting enforcement of the Sunday law and related reforms. she is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Albin of Liberty Street.
Funeral services for William Pitzer were held from his sister’s Cedar street home with a large attendance. He was buried in Valley View cemetery. pallbearers included Abraham Rhodes Ira Brown Patrick Fayers John Leslie and John Smith. Emma Caroline Lawson was laid to rest Sunday at Oak Park cemetery after services at 130 Martin street led by Rev. J A Johnson. Pallbearers were B Swanson J Thorson Gust Anderson A Sandkvist J Carlson and P Benson.
A 60 horsepower Panhard automobile carrying 10 people from Pittsburgh overturned near Harmonsburg Exposition Park, Pa., on Sunday night. All occupants were thrown out and injured. none were killed.
Grave injury reported for George Barber of near Grove City after he tried to flee three foreigners disturbing a missionary alliance gathering Saturday night. Authorities investigate motive and identities of suspects.
Special train runs from Butler to New Castle and intermediate points on August 26 and 27 at 8 p m for Butler fair. Return trips possible August 25 26 27 28 with return limit August 29. Tickets cost $1 for one way and $1 return.
Offic ers believe Jim Johnston jailed for September trial tied to the Willow Grove killing of Harry Evans, a B O police inspector slain near the American Brewery. Detectives press on with inquiries, asserting solid facts point to Johnston amid a network of aliases.
An 18 year old, Herman McCullough, was shot through the hip during a burglary at his home. He was awakened by an intruder in the rooms below and may face long term injuries with potential crippling effects.
Word comes from Albion Erie county that J. H. McMurdy is recovering from severe injuries after a fall from a building. He is widely known in New Castle and Lawrence county.
Chief McDowell of Youngstown endorses adopting a cipher code for Mahoning county police movements to improve coordination and secrecy. The proposal follows calls for streamlined radio and baton signals during operations.
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