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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
New Castle Pa daily newspaper notice lists ownership by The News Company Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz with Bert Wells as manager. Includes telephones for rooms office and editorial, subscription rates, and instructions for correspondence and payment addressing to The News Company.
City councils awarded the fire alarm boxes and storage battery contract to Star Electric, breaking Gamewell’s local monopoly amid opposition. Bids surfaced after scrutiny by the electrical committee, with Gamewell attempting to pressure compliance. A last minute letter from Frederick Pearce arrived but was not considered. Pearce bid now in attorney hands.
New York lawyers press an extended public campaign around the Hains murder, using courtroom rhetoric and alleged private disclosures to sway opinion. They push for delaying the trial to October, echoing Thaw era sensationalism as they aim to influence justice and profit in high stakes criminal defense.
The report details a case where Earle is arrested for abusing a woman described as the partner in a nontraditional relationship. He had abandoned his legally wedded wife, and is jailed awaiting trial on assault charges.
Artist Earle of Middletown New York was jailed after being accused of striking his self described soul mate whom he wed after casting off his wife. The arrest followed a magistrate court appearance as the red eyed mother and infant watched, recalling his earlier declarations of ideal love and renouncement.
A collage of pithy quotes and short observations from a 1920s era column. Jokes on fame and censorship mix with brief notes about Akron, Youngstown, Pittsburg, and a commentary on saloons and public sentiment. The piece blends satire with local references and anecdotal quips.
A compilation of humorous and political witticisms from Chicago News and local remarks. Notes on Prohibition Party stance, Bryan’s campaign plan, La Trobe thefts, racial tension at a fair, and a joke about gentleness and mule funerals.
Kentuckians fear Mammoth Cave will be sold to private interests and seek federal ownership. A broad petition asks Congress to acquire the cave and the land above it to establish a national park open to all Americans. Burns W Beall of Horse Cave Ky coordinates postcard submissions to join the effort.
The state will penalize over 2000 Pennsylvania corporations for failing to file reports on capital stock loans and gross receipts. Auditor General Young enforces a 10 percent penalty and 60 percent settlements for delinquent firms, aiming to boost public revenue and fund schools and roads.
In St Louis a young girl presented an 18 day old baby to evangelist John N Hutchinson during a union mission exorting the crowd She carried a note accusing him of Fathering the child and living with the mother for months Hutchinson admits guilt saying he was tempted and ill
Washington dispatch notes General Coxey predicts Tom Watson will win Georgia over Bryan and Taft. He expects Debs to lead a larger Socialist vote than ever. Coxey, of Mount Vernon Ohio, says Ohio may also elect Harmon as governor.
A lone highwayman held up the Cody Meeteetse stage in Wyoming this morning, forcing passengers and the driver to disembark and place valuables on the ground. He escaped on horseback toward the hills with $1,500 in cash and $1,500 in jewelry. Mrs. A C Hileman and family return from Kittanning camping trip.
Paste jewels, replicas of originals, are worn at most evening functions in Newport. The era of jewel losses spans 20 years with many gems never recovered, including items once owned by Mrs. John R. Drexel and Mrs. J. Stewart Barney.
West Pittsburg reports visitors from McDonald Monaca New Castle and Beaver Falls. A. A. Stevenson and Annie returned from Rose Point. Local ball results include West Pittsburg 8 Koppel 4 and Chewton 11 West Pittsburg Independents 5. Robberies target Shuler residence and Kline hardware shop.
Local arrivals and departures fill the week with visits from Pittsburg New Castle Petersburg and Rochester. Notables include Miss Baker Claude Rhodes Miss Eva Norris and Prof. McClung as Zelienople schools add rooms in the Freshkorn building for primary grades.
Miss Lucy Donnan of Washington Pennsylvania visits Mrs William Miller Wardrop and spends the summer at a farm on the Sharon line with the Wardrop household.
A farewell reception was tendered Mrs John H Minnick by the Presbyterian church missionary society at Mrs Lewis home. The Minnicks plan to leave in September for Denver. The item also notes local visits, travels, and preparations for the Allen family reunion with a 20 by 50 tent secured for future use.
Mrs Russell Sage has completed negotiations to erect a large military school for boys near Garrison New York and present the building to the United States government. The plan is said to have Roosevelt’s endorsement.
Charles McDonald of Big Beaver and Agnes Markert of Big Beaver. Chauncy L. Brown of Wayne Two and Ethel VY Harper of Shousetown. Albert J. Welch of New Castle and Anna M. Patterson of New Castle.
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