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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
Publication details for The News Company of New Castle Pennsylvania including ownership structure and management. It lists Bert Weile as manager and L. Hentz Rentz as producer with contact and subscription rates. Public notices invite correspondence from county residents.
The piece argues for governor Stuart to chair a commission on textbook selection, condemns publishers and book trusts for inducing costly changes, and urges a stable statewide list to save money, reduce school disruptions, and serve children better. It cites New Castle as a costly example and endorses action by the governor.
The Federation of Labor held its annual convention in Denver where tensions ease as Bryan and Taft reconciliation appears. Gompers shows forgiveness, acknowledging Taft’s victory and erasing old scores, signaling a gracious end to lingering bitterness.
Fattsburg politics center on William Magee the Penrose Republican candidate for mayor. An Independent Republican plans to oppose Magee in the general election though the newcomer may not be named until after the Republican primaries. The unnamed candidate is said to enjoy broad support among the ulcini gens.
The piece laments Boni d Castellane as a joke and Anna Gould as ethically flawed for breaking from her husband. It condemns Boni for debts and dishonor and suggests he deserves public rebuke, while noting some good as a lesson about foreign matches for American women and the risks of such alliances.
President-elect Taft pulled a cabinet offer to Theodore Burton of Ohio amid a contest for the state’s U S Senate seat once held by Foraker. Burton’s insistence on the Senate race reportedly led to the cabinet promise being withdrawn, with analysts noting political maneuvering to influence Brother Charlie Taf’s decision. If Burton loses the Senate bid, he may accept a House seat instead, while public perception questions the cabinet withdrawal and Taft’s stance toward Burton and Charlie Taf.
Pittsburg dispatch reports the Pennsylva nia Railroad awarded contracts for 135,508 tons of rails valued at $3,694,010. Rail production will begin immediately, with most rails from Pittsburg district mills. Major suppliers include United States Steel, Carnegie Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and others.
Indianapolis today hosts the marriage of Rube Marquard famed left hander and Clara Hazelton at her parents’ home on North Capital avenue. The Giants pitcher, reported to have been traded for 310,000, courted the baseball fan amid his Indianapolis play. After the ceremony they’ll move to Cleveland. Marquard plans to report to manager McGraw of the Giants in March.
The newly organized First Chris Hun church debating society will hold its first regular meeting Friday evening with a debate to benefit the city at New Chalet. Members and others interested are invited. Moose Lodge, a new order chapter, is also noted as established in Youngstown.
Fragmented notes mix holiday nursery rhymes and misc jokes with political quips. References range from Santa Claus and mistletoe to Taft, Roosevelt, and alimony jokes, all presented in a rambling column style with garbled OCR.
Grangrother displays Affinity’s coin amid a family conflict in Hempstead involving Ploretia Whaley and two seats. Grandmother Mrs. Kealah Whaley of Farm Tefer and lawyer Wy Emerson influence matters as Carley visits and a claim of free use of a disputed devise emerges. The Witley family notes fault lines over inheritance and support for children, with tension over dinner arrangements.
Community fragments mention drilling and work for engs, visits by residents to Wartsa county, and family updates. Names include Wallace Rieheal, Leesburg residents, Wayne Kemp, Mrs Sarah Mecreary, Willa Stankard, Belle McKnight, Elisabeth White, and Mr Richards. Events touch on sales, possessions, and an upcoming bazaar at Basbrook United Presbyterian church.
Garret revival meetings continue through Mila week with nightly services led by evangelist George Bonnard. Attendance grows as locals report strong interest and guests attend from nearby towns amid upcoming host stove sale and price reductions.
In the mammonwealth vs James Plena and Jacob Por pest road supervisors of Calon township they are charged with unlawful interest in contracts procurement and employment of help including purchases allegations claim they favored their team and toadmaster in violation of the act trial delayed jury kept overnight in Media Pa December 17 noted in court records for murder case involving Mrs Cather and Mrs Florence Erb with postponement to December 29
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