Triumph of American ideals in Asia over China crisis
A London report credits Maccand and Germany with endorsing an open door to preserve China’s integrity, aligning Europe with U S policy. The piece credits Secretary Hay’s notes, notes England’s cautious stance, and highlights how this demonstrates American leadership shaping global reform and democracy beyond the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maccand
Germany
China
Europe
United States
Hay
England
Asia
Washington
Russia
Turkey
Central
South America
New World
Cleveland Doctors Split on Vaccination Dueling Views
Dr J P MacLean questions vaccination linking it to consumption, leprosy, lockjaw, eczema, insanity, blindness and cancer and ridicules the idea of deliberate contamination. Dr Webster defends Jenner’s vaccine, challenging MacLean’s claims and urging vaccination to avert deadly disease despite fears. The exchange leaves the public in dread of both outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
J. P. MacLean
Furthrmore
MacLean
Dr. Webster
Jenner
Panama Route Gains Support in Canal Debate
Congress weighs two ship canal paths with Nicaragua favored by likely outcome but Panama option urged for its natural harbors and lower maintenance. Proponents cite lower summit levels, fewer locks, and gentler slopes making the land route less challenging and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nicaragua
Panama
United States
Unus
Canal Route Comparisons Favor One Nation Over Nicaragua
The text argues that the proposed canal faces fewer rapid passage issues, fewer earthquakes than in Nicaragua, and less rain where heavy digging is needed. It claims favorable single-country location eases protection against injuries, unlike Nicaragua with a border between hostile states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees Danfer
Telegraph Predicts Continuous Electric Line From Pittsburg to Erie
A Sharon telegram cited in The News argues for a sustained electric railroad route from Pittsburg to Erie, passing through New Castile and many towns. The writer notes Western Pennsylvania’s dense population, strong industries, and rich agriculture as favorable for a lucrative trolley network over the next decade and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Pitlsboro
Erie
New Castile
United States
Pennsylvania
George Alfred Townsend
Gash
Pittsburg
Ellwood City Grows Yet Census Benefits Lacking
Ellwood City with a population of 2243 shows notable building activity on the Connoquenessing banks, yet expansion lags the town’s industrial presence. The town resembles the smallest New Castle ward, while workers commute from nearby areas, depriving Ellwood City of census gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
New Castle
McKinley Vows Prompt Action Against Injurious Trusts
President McKinley in a recent message to Congress says restraints on injurious combinations within federal jurisdiction should be promptly applied by Congress. The Democracy’s post election claim that he ducked the issue is not supported by these lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Butler County population growth stalls after oil bust
Butler County shows only modest growth from 55,339 residents in 1890 to 56,962 in 1900, an increase of 1,623. The slowdown is tied to exhausted oil and gas fields impacting the local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Paul Barr Missing Boy Sought in New Castle Depots
Notices hung in two New Castle railroad depots read Paul Barr come home Mamma is sick and wants you. Police learned from Pittsburg that 14 year old Paul Barr ran away from Ben Avon days earlier. Parents live on Liberty Street in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Paul Barr
Pittsburg
Ben Avon
Liberty Street
Man Burns Foot At Etna Furnace
George Henning of South Jefferson street suffered a painful burn when a red hot cinder fell on his right foot while working in the cinder yard at the Etna furnace. Dr. Samuel Warner treated and dressed the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henning
South
Jefferson Street
Etna
Samuel Warner
Serious Illness Of Alderman Breckinridge’s Daughter
Miss Lina Breckinridge daughter of Alderman R S Breckinridge is very seriously ill with bronchial trouble that began several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Breckenridge
R. S. Breckinredge
Venings Guests of Harringtons in Ellwood City
Mr and Mrs Martin Venings of Joyce visited Mr and Mrs G E Harrington in Ellwood City last week, sharing time with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Venings
Joyce
G. E. Harrington
Ellwood City
Eczema and skin eruptions treated by cleansing humors
Eruptions such as eczema and pimples arise from inherited or acquired humors. Drying medicines are dangerous. treatment should aid discharge and strengthen the system. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to have cured J. G. Hines of eczema in Franks IL and Miss Alvina Walter of facial pimples and body rash, with many testimonials supporting the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
J. G. Hines
Franks
Alvina Walter
Algona
Wis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Prompt Treatment
An old fashioned sales pitch urges readers to stop delaying remedies and buy Hood's Sarsaparilla today promising cures. The ad markets a bottled tonic as a guaranteed solution for illness. It emphasizes immediate action and ongoing treatment.
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. Claims kidneys filter blood every three minutes and that most diseases start from kidney trouble. Promotes sample bottle by mail and urges readers to mention the paper when writing Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
Pittsburg and Western Rail Hub Plans Advance after Flood
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the flood may accelerate integration with the Baltimore & Ohio system. Pittsburgh and Western shops at Kilbuck Street may move to Glenwood as B&O shops expand. Officials decline confirmation on immediate action while Rochester and Buffalo routes push toward Allegheny, with B&O keen on through service and unified uniforms issued to staff along connectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Allegheny
Pittsborg & Western
Kil Back Street
Glenwood
Pittsburg & Western Company
West Penn
Edera Street
Butler
Rochester
Buffal
Pittsburg & Western
James P Sherwin
Mrs Martha Porter Dies at Hillsville
Mrs Martha Porter widow of Nathaniel Porter died at her son Dr C M Porter’s home in Hillsville on Saturday Remains sent to New Bedford for interment She was born in New Bedford eighty years ago and lived there most of her life later with her son She was the last of Dr John McCready’s family the first physician in New Bedford She belonged to the Free Methodist Church for years and in later years to the Presbyterian Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Porter
Nathaniel Porter
C. M. Porter
Hillsville
New Bedford
Porter
John McCready
Free Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
William Kauffman Elopes and Returns Home After Interview
A Youngstown special reports William Kauffman who eloped with Selah Parsons from New Castle. After an interview at the police station his wife followed and the couple separated. Kauffman then decided to return home and his companion was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
William Kauffman
Selah Parsons
New Castle
Exchange Wanted for New Double House in New Castle
Wanted to trade a small farm near city for a new double house with 14 rooms in the Seventh ward. Rents $20 monthly with good tenants. Dufford's Furniture store contact for details. Cash difference paid if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
New Castle
Dufford
The News Office Seeks Quick Delivery of Lump Coal
A note from The News office requests immediate delivery of 300d lump coal tied to subscription accounts. The terse demand emphasizes urgency and service continuity for readers and subscribers.
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Invites Urgent Help
An urgent health notice urges immediate action for dangerous coughs and colds. It touts One Minute Cough Cure as a quick remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, grippe, and throat and lung troubles, listing Central Drug Store on Long Avenue in Fredonia, Hyde, Mahoningtown as a local supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred CC
Hyde
Mahoningtown
Sharpsville Railroad Ride A Cartoony Trek From Vindicator
A local man rides Sharpsville railroad, describes a rough 17 mile trip from Wilmington Junction to Sharpsville. Train stops endlessly, uncomfortable seats, a gunshot scare, and a hunter with a big rabbit seen along the track. Train equipment dates to early Lake Shore era, a slow venerable line in receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Sharpsville
Jesse James
Vassenger
Wilmington Junction
Lake Shore
Death of Bessie McGee Axe Byers in Pulaski Township
Neshannock Falls December 10 1900 Mrs Bessie McGee Axe wife of William Byers died at home in Pulaski township after a week of blood poisoning aged 22 She leaves a husband a baby son and her parents Mr and Mrs J W Axe with two brothers and many friends The funeral from the Byers home was led by Rev Schultz with Rev Johnston and Missionary Rev McFarland assisting The article honors her faith and marks the loss for the local community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McGee Axe
William Byers
Pulaski Township
Byers
J. W. Axe
Neshannock Falls
Lessie
First
U. P. Church of
New Wilmington
Presbyterian Church
Pulaski
Schultz
Rev
Johnston
McFarland
India
North Liberty Notes and Social Roundup
North Liberty reports visits from Mrs. Aaron Glenn and Mrs. George St. Clair of Beaver Falls. Clarence Uber returns from Pittsburg, Miss Ida Thompson and Miss Bertha Thompson host friends, Lamont McMilliam visits Grove City college, and talks arise of a No 4 schoolhouse literary society. A young man crossing the coal fields notes bad roads and daylight at home. About a dozen ladies, including Bertha and Ida Thompson, attend an afternoon gathering with Grace Courtney, Ella Lightner, Jean Seth, Flora Moore, Iva Elder and Della Glenn. dinner is served and music offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George St. Clair
Beaver Falls
Ida Thompson
James McMilliam
Plaingrove
Miss Smith
West Virginia
Jacob Sager
Bertha
Grace Courtney
Ella Lightner
Jean Seth
Flora Moore
Iva Elder
Della Glenn
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Miss Nellie Boyd stayed with Mrs. Allen in Volant over the Sabbath. Miss Nellie Broadbent visited Miss Edna Thrasher in Youngstown last week. Mr and Mrs Clell Potter were guests of Mr and Mrs Charlies Wilson on Thursday. Miss Mary Broadbent of Stoneboro returned home after a week with her uncle Broo Broadbent. Mrs Edward Douds of Sharon and Mrs Nellie Steadman of Sharpsville visited their aunt Mrs Whinery on Tuesday. Prof Watson and teachers Grace Elder Shaw and Mrs Hamilton attended a teachers institute at Richill school house Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell
Potter
Charlies Wilson
Mary Broadbent
Stonebore
Broo Broadbent
Edward Douds
Sharon
Nellie Steadman
Sharpsville
Whinery
Watson and
Grace Elder
Shaw
Wareroom expansion and local holiday notices in Jacksville
Dee and Marcus Reichert enlarge their wareroom while W F Gardner markets a good lot of holiday goods. Mrs Keck of Billsburg is ill but friends wish her speedy recovery. Mrs Gardner and daughter Kace visited friends in Slipperyrock. Miss Mary George returns home from Plain Grove after staying with her sister. A new free delivery mail route soon begins north of Jacksville with another proposed route through the area. Dr Shoaff and wife occupy a new, roomy house and plan to move their barn back and remove the old house. Watt Creek Sabbath School schedules another Xmas tree for Christmas Eve, December 24, to delight the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gardner
Jacksville
Social and School Notes From Mt Jackson
Dec 10 notes report Mrs. Fullerton visiting in Poland Ohio. McCraw Brewster and others ill with grip. Basket social at M E church Thursday. Mahoningtown visitors to Dr Clark. North Beaver teachers to hold local institute Dec 14. McClellands off for extended Western trip. Surprise for Samuel Cox senior class member arranged by J D Cox with Prof Daugherty and class. social and musical evening, memorable for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llen McCraw
Wylie
Will Brewster
M. E. Church
North Beaver Towneship
EB. E. McClelland
J. D. Cox
Samuel
Daugherty
Cox
Roll of Honor totals and disability claims update
The P. H. Paid 12 death claims in November totaling 13 500 and one disability claim of 500. The Roll of Honor lists 196 circles with at least 100 members each. Sharon leads with 1518, New Castle 1108, Woodland Cleveland 968, Franklin 751, and others follow.
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P. H
Sharon
New Castle
Woodland
Cleveland
Franklin
Bicycle accident injures rider on Neshannock bridge
Andrew Meitert rode along South Jefferson street Saturday evening when his bicycle hit the raised center piece of the Neshannock bridge. He was thrown against the iron framework and suffered a dislocated right shoulder. Dr Samuel Warner reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Meitert
Jefferson Street
Neshannock Bridge
Samuel Warner
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Clean Liver
The ad proclaims DeWitts Little Early Risers as dainty pills that cleanse the liver remove obstructions and invigorate the system. Central Drug Store on Long Avenue and Mahoningtown is listed with contact details for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred C. Hyde
Mahoningtown
Miss Butler’s Sabbath Visit in Ellwood City
Miss Anna Agnes Butler of Joyce spent the Sabbath with friends in Ellwood City, sharing time and conversation in a peaceful local social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Agnes Butler
Joyce
Ellwood City
Shepherd School Report for December 1900
Report from the Shepherd school for the month ending December 3, 1900. Enrollment includes 14 males and 13 females, total 38. Attendance was 90 percent. Students with perfect attendance: Pearl Munford, Eugene Sampson, Harry Crawford. Those missing one day: Mary Watson, Eilen Karnagy, Ida Ligo, Anna Kaufman, Minnie Karnagy, James Watson. Maude Hamilton, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Shepherd School
Pearl Munford
Eugene Sampson
Harry Crawford
Mary Watson
Eilen Karnagy
Ida Ligo
Anna Kaufman
Minnie Karnagy
James Watson
Maude Hamilton
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By North Stratford Man
Peter Sherman of North Stratford New Hampshire says he suffered chronic indigestion for years until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it digests food and cures dyspepsia and stomach troubles, providing instant relief and real benefit. Central Drug Store Long Avenue Fred C Hyde Mahoningtown carries it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N. H
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred C. Hyde
Mahoningtown
Oil prospectors lease North Sewickley land for drilling
Oil prospectors have leased about fifteen hundred acres in North Sewickley including the farms of Smith Hazen William McKim W L Wilson Dr Hazen and others. Work will begin next Monday on the McKim farm as soon as land secured. A second firm has leased 200 acres and is seeking more, planning operations once sufficient land is obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Smith Hazen
William McKim
W. L. Wilson
Dr. Hazen
McKim
Ellwood City
Court Notes Case Ties Guilty Plea In Aggravated Assault
Jack Jackson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery in court Tuesday morning. The indictment against J L Patton for obtaining goods by false pretenses was quashed on a technicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jackson
Thomas Mason
J. L. Patton
J. W. Hutton
Leesburg Visitor Minnie Jordan Visits Mav Moser
Miss Minnie Jordan of Leesburg visits her friend Miss Mav Moser on North Beaver Street to spend time together during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Jordan
Leesburg
Mav Moser
North Beaver Street
Administratrix appointed in Lawrence County estate
Letters of administration granted by the register of wills of Lawrence county to Annie Robinson administratrix of the estate of Andrew Eliphas H Robinson, late of Mahoning township. Creditors must promptly settle debts and present claims. attorney Be. N. Baek listed with address Ndenburg, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Wills
Lawrence County
Andrew Eliphas H Robinson
Mahoning Township
Annie Robinson
Ndenburg
BE. N. Baek
Brier Hill School December Attendance Report
Report for the month ending December 5 shows 22 pupils enrolled with 9 females and 13 males. Names listed as missing no days include Genevra McCaslin Grace Pontius Er nest McCaslin Edwin Houston and Victor Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brier Hill
Genevra McCaslin
Grace Pontius
Ernest McCaslin
Edwin Houston
Victor Houston
Ruth McCaslin
Beulah Pontius
Lillian VanHorn
Freeman van Horn
Alfred McConahy
Karnest McCaslin
Farm For Rent Near Wampum Pa With Dairy Appeal
Farm for rent consists of 160 acres located one mile south of Wampum Pennsylvania. Property features good buildings and is particularly adapted for dairy purposes. Address: Mrs YW HH Witherspoon Wampum Pa. 3412¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
YW. HH. Witherspoon
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Tunting
THE
Sharpsville R. R
North Liberty
Mrs
Aaron Glenn
Clarence Uber
Lamont McMilliam
Grove City College
Miss Bertha Thompson
Fay
Nellie Boyd
Allen
Volant
Nellie Broadbent
Edna Thrasher
Dee
Marcus. Reichert
Watt Creek
MT. Jackson
M. J. Fullerton
Poland
Will Patterson
Dr M. Clark
Ial
Pittsburg Clothing Store
Washington Street
Ral
Keystone Plow CO
D. F. Ralph, Cunningham Block
Main Street
New Castle, Pa
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