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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
12
Subscriptions priced daily 100 a week and 5.00 a year weekly 1.00 a year daily by mail 3.00 a year on sale at leading news stands Correspondence on public interest sought from all parts of the county Notice all checks money orders drafts communications to The News Company New Castle Pa and not to any individual
The piece portrays Joseph Pulitzer as a near-blind Staten Island resident who built the New York World into a leading paper. It notes the World’s independent stance and its critiques of Roosevelt while praising its commitment to good government and nonpartisan principles.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge spoke in the Senate opposing Foraker's plan to permit re-enlistment of servicemen linked to the Brownsville shooting. He warned about the discharge of colored troops and argued against the proposed measure.
A senator warns that sympathy for criminals breeds miscarriages of justice and erodes rights of victims. He argues society must empower self protection and due process to avert mobs, lynchings, and private vengeance that threaten civil order and civilization.
A collage of quirky items from Chicago gossip to trials, weather, and holiday musings. Notes mention burglars near the Central police station, the Hains trial shaping legal leverage, a brain storm defense in an Indiana case, a new forty shot gun, and social quips on divorce laws, dry county turnarounds, and Christmas cheer.
About 100 members of Lodge No. 433 F. and A. M. and an equal number of guests attended a table lodge at Masonic temple. George W. Guthrie, deputy grand master and mayor of Greater Pittsburgh, was guest of honor. Officers were elected at the annual meeting and installation followed after a banquet.
The first annual banquet of the Brotherhood of the Wampum Presbyterian church was held Tuesday evening in the church dining room with about 60 men attending. The ladies provided a dinner including consommé, spring chicken, and cake, followed by a program chaired by C. N. Kirkbride featuring music by Robert McKinney and a duo. Rev. M. W. Keith of New Castle gave the address on the purpose of brotherhood, with closing prayer.
The West side park added 23 maple trees ready for summer planting. Street Commissioner Judson Barteaux received the stock last month and the city treasury paid $60.50 for the order.
The Follies of 1907 company has closed its tour after several weeks of unprofitable business following a run at the New Castle opera house.
Hanna's Jewelry Store announces three daily sales at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. to suit patrons unable to attend afternoon or evening auctions. All items must go as the store remodels interiors beginning January 1.
The Men's league of the First Baptist church will host Rev J Elmer Campbell pastor of the Third United Presbyterian church for an address on city betterment. An open discussion will follow with all men invited to participate and a social hour with refreshments planned.
Theatrical press agents promise a Christmas Day performance featuring Buster Brown with Tige and Mary Jane in a chorus of prettily costumed girls. The show combines music, singing, dancing, and vaudeville specialties with strong costumes and stage effects. Critics call it an unbroken chain of joyous mirth and highly praise the popular touring production.
Routine business dominated the Shenango Presbytery winter meeting at Pulaski Presbyterian Church over two days. Rev. G W Montgomery spoke at opening, Rev. A J McCartney presided, reports were read, and the session closed in the afternoon with the next meeting scheduled for April at Wampum Church.
The opening bill at Harris' Family theater promises a high standard show with Tae Powells performing acrobatic contortions said to surpass any local similar acts. King and Mason present at school, George Van the minstrel offers his humorous flat singing, Anna Belmont the Celtic balladist performs The Irish Yodeller, and Little Luster Brown & company bring Little Lord Fauntleroy in a one act. Moving pictures remain a staple of every program.
Mortimer M Theises production Wine Women and Song opens at the Grand in Youngstown for three days starting Thursday matinee December 17. Bonita leads a cast including Nat Carr Lew Hearn Charles Raymond James Mullen Alan Cogan Herman Leinman Ethel Hall Hal Pierson Arthur Wood Orville Harrold Nella Palmer Mamie Walker Gloria Douglas and others with Max Armstrongs American pony ballet the Broilers. A travesty on Elinor Glyn Three Weeks starring Bonita and Lew Hearn is added with Bonita as the Queen and Lew Hearn as her Paul.
Cascade Theatre manager Brooks promotes a premier vau de ville program with every act a feature. Patrons are urged to visit the Cascade this evening and a complete program change is planned for Thursday with new and novel acts. Matinees at 3 p.m. and evenings at 9 15 p.m. expected.
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