Burkett argues for postal savings banks against delay
Senator Burkett urges Republicans to fulfill their pledge and back postal savings bank legislation. He frames opposition as fear of change, notes government roles in money orders and transport, and asserts foreign use of postal banks proves feasibility. He says deposits safety and depositor interests trump banker fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burkett
Neb
Republican Party
American Congress
Congress
Postal Savi
England
America
Lena Burkett
Harvard President Challenges Crime and Corporate Lawlessness
President Eliot of Harvard denounced crime in a Civic Forum address, saying defenses against criminals have failed and noting the greater harm of lawbreaking by rich corporations. He argued that the common thief is an outlaw, but the dishonest promoter causes widespread ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Eliot
Harvard University
Civic Forum
Powder trust hearings adjourn in New York until January 15
A large legal team for the powder trust and government counsel questioned two witnesses in the federal suit to dissolve the gunpowder monopoly. Special Examiner William G. Mehaffey adjourned the hearing in New York to reconvene in Wilmington on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Powder Trust
Hudson Trust Company
Hoboken
N. J
William G. Mehaffey
Wilmington
Roosevelt proposes governor for District of Columbia
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress advocating changes in the District of Columbia government. The key proposal calls for replacing the current board of three commissioners with a single governor as the executive head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Toys for sale at Dufford's before Christmas sale ends
Dufford's stores advertise a closed out sale on an entire stock of toys. Discounts apply to all kinds of toys and prices are reduced below regular cost to clear inventory before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufford’s
Congress Demands Evidence On Roosevelt Honor Imputation
The House of Representatives rebuked the president for implying Congress feared secret-service investigations. A select committee led by Perkins urged the president to provide any evidence linking members to corrupt acts and to report whether proceedings have been or will be instituted. The debate centered on fairness and the need for evidence before conclusions about congressional integrity.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United Press
Washington
House of Representatives Ia
United States
Secret Service
Select Committee
Perkins
N. Y
House
Treasury Department
House of Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Representative Williams
Miss
Williams
Willliams
Bennett
Taft Won't Talk Of Burton Affair
Judge Taft arrived in Washington from New York and went to the White House for lunch with President Roosevelt. He refused to discuss a rumored cabinet offer to Congressman Burton of Ohio, saying he would discuss only the personal party to accompany him to Panama and would know the names when he reaches Augusta. On arrival Taft and his party were met by Major General Bell and driven to the White House.
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Washington
Taft
New York
White House
Roosevelt
Burton
Ohio
Panama
Augusta
Bell
Staf
Taft and Roosevelt Confer Today in Washington
President elect Taft will stop in Washington this afternoon en route from New York to Augusta Georgia to spend two months. It is understood the two will discuss matters of mutual interest during a luncheon rendezvous at the White House after Taft arrives at 1 33 p m.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
New York
Augusta
White House
Hoppe challenges world billiardists to matches
New York December 17 Willie Hoppe the young billiard marvel issued a challenge to any player in the world to meet him in a series of matches in 18.1 or 18.2 games for sums from 1000 to 10000 dollars a side Hoppe states he has just passed his 21st birthday and is ready to sever his connection with any billiard concern Hoppe asserts he can handle his own interests Quite a bold move from the famed champion who is seeking top competition and full independence in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Two Autoists Die in Milwaukee River Crash
In Milwaukee on December 17 A J Solliday proprietor of Solliday Automobile Co drove a car into the Milwaukee river at an open dock. O Z Bartlett longtime board of trade member and Albert Kunz an employee of the firm drowned. Solliday swam to the river abutment after being carried under and died later at a hospital from a deep head wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
A. J. Solliday
Solliday Automobile Company
Z Bartlett
Board of Trade
Albert Kunz
The
Automobile Company
Solliday
Internal Revenue Misses Booze Money
The 1908 annual report of Commissioner John G. Capers shows Pennsylvania paid 21.25 million dollars in internal revenue taxes, ranking fifth behind Illinois New York Kentucky and Indiana. The state led in cigar output and produced 6.94 million gallons of distilled spirits mostly whisky, with 7.57 million barrels of fermented liquor. Revenues fell by nearly 18 million dollars from the prior year and are expected at about 25 million for the current year, down 1.665 million from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John G. Capers
Pennsylvania
Illinois
New York
Kentucky
Indiana
Capers
Ladies of the G. A. R. Meet Saturday at 2:30
State secretary of the Ladies of the G. A. R. will speak at the G. A. R. hall Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Meade circle and all patriotic ladies are urged to attend. Mrs Thomas Davis is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
G. A. R. Work
Meade Circle
Thomas Davis
Rev Edmonds Visits City For Prayer Service Talk
Rev. E. F. Edmonds of Randolph New York, formerly pastor at First Methodist Episcopal Church, spoke at a Wednesday prayer meeting in New Castle. He remained in the city until today and told attendees about the Chamberlain Military School at Randolph where he serves as chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Edmonds
Randolph
N. Y
New Castle
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Edmonds
Chamberlain Military School
Special Meeting Set ToAward Winter Coal Contract
A special meeting of the board of education is scheduled for next Monday evening to award the winter coal contract. All bids must be submitted to the board clerk by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Reading Lamps for Christmas Presents
Large stock and handsome designs new goods at low prices. Fancy domes shades globes upright and inverted burners mantles etc. Christmas shoppers will do well to call at H. R. Dunlap & Sons Plumbers 28 N. Mill St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Dunlap & Sons
N. Mill St
British torpedo boat 59 wrecked on Sharpus rock
London dispatch reports the torpedo boat 59 stranded on Sharpus rock last night and now a total wreck. The ship’s crew of 14 escaped drowning by a narrow margin, with salvage unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Sharpus Rock
Army squabble reaches Congress
Washington December 17. Representative Anthony of Kansas has introduced a bill barring any officer from being appointed brigadier general unless he holds a colonel’s line of the army. If approved it would block Commander Scott of West Point from a brigadier general promotion.
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Washington
Anthony
Kas
Scott
West Point Academy
Market Quotations Paid by Dealers in New Castle
The markets note states that the official quotations are paid by dealers in New Castle and are posted at 12 o'clock each Tuesday. This brief item records the standard procedure for disseminating price data to market participants and confirms the regular posting time in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
New Castle Machine Company
South Street
Trades Assembly Nominates Officers for December Election
At a Trades Assembly meeting last night officers were nominated and an election is scheduled for December 30. Delegate Thomas Humphrey delivered a partial report on his Denver AFL convention visit and will present a full report at the next meeting. The group also decided that treasurer Bryan will receive a yearly salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assembly
Thomas Humphrey
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Bryan
Notable Local Obituaries and Notices
Paul McDonald and Pearl J. Wallace are listed for New Castle with others including James M. Stanley of Mercer Bertha G. McNair of New Wilmington Ralph B. McKnight and Edith V. Young of Slippery Rock Steven O. Lewis and Clara M. Wolfe associated with New Castle. The snippet lists names and towns indicating a local notices page with service or memorial listings.
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Paul McDonald
New Castle
Pearl J. Wallace
James M. Stanley
Mercer Bertha G. McNair
New Wilmington
Ralph B. McKnight
Slipperyrock
Edith V. Young
Steven O. Lewis
Clara M. Wolfe
Funeral service for Jefferson Kinney in North Sewickley
The funeral of the late Jefferson Kinney of North Sewickley township was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home. Rev. Mr. Brice of Bilwood City conducted the services and the interment followed at Laurel Point cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Kinney
North Sewickley Township
Mr. Brice
Bilwood City
Laurel Point Cemetery
Dufford's Toy Sale Closes Out Entire Line
On account of increased furniture and carpet business Dufford's will not handle toys in future. Everything in the toy line to be closed out at once. No reasonable offer refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Somers
Cunningham Avenue
New Castle
W. H. Cox & Co
Dufford’s
Mrs Flaugher Recovers After Tumor Operation
Mrs Bessie M Flaugher of Coch- Tan alley is reported to be getting along well after an operation for tumor removal at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Flaugher
Coch- Tan Alley
Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg
Close Out Toy Sale at Dufford's Store
On New Year’s evening the Fourth Ward Volunteers’ fire department will hold its annual banquet in the Ray Street fire engine house. The store advertises closing out its entire line of toys regardless of cost and will not handle Toys in the future.
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Eastbrook Road
Cascade Street
Dufford's
Volunteers’ Fire Department
Fourth Ward
Ray Street
Free Colored Art Calendar With Tea Purchase
Beginning Saturday December 19 through December 24, 1908, customers spending 25 cents on Grand Union Tea Company teas coffee or spices receive a free colored art calendar for 1909. Tickets issued as usual. Visit 6 West Washington Street call Bell 858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand, Union Tea Company
West Washington Street
Bell Phone
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Offers Immediate Piles Relief
Advertises Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. Claims to absorb tumors and provide instant relief, also promotes use for private parts itching. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar, manufactured by Williams Mfg Co, Cleveland Ohio. George W. Clutton listed as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Wiliams M't'g. Co
Props
Cleveland
Geo. W. Clutton
Druggis
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cheney Company Advertisement
Historical ad copy offering a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures. Claims government approved claims of Cheney & Co. Toledo. Endorsed by local wholesalers Walding Sinan Syagta Wholesale Druggists Toledo Ohio. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding Sinan Syagta Wholesale Druggists
O' Hall
Hall
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Benator Burkett
Rev. Edmonds
Treadwell News Company
Shenango Wee
Ashland Avenue
Empire Manufacturing Company
Crawford Avenue
A. Kirkpatrick & Co
Columbus
South Mill Street
Malloy's
P. H. Malloy& Co
E. J. O'Brien
Star Grocery Company
North Mercer Street
Union Station
Moravia Street
Chestnut Street
Washington and Customs
Franklin Institute
Rochester
Morrow Bros., General Contractors and Builders
North
Walnut Street
Shaw Street
Stevenson Bros
Beaver Street
Seeley
Bath and Heater
Gilmore
West Malls Street
Maria J. Crowther
Jefferson and
Faille Streets
Bath
Joe Kennehen
Eastbrook Street
Mast Winter Avenue
Ornce
J. Clyde Gilfillan
L. 8
T. Company Building
Quest Street
Neshanwork Avenue
Jerre Bauman
Neshannock Avenue
Preston Block
Pittsburg Street
Division Street
Glenmore Boulevard
B. J. O'Brien
Good
North West
Kline
Pearson Street
Bartram Avenue
Bluff Street
County Line Street
W. F. Dufford
Pittsburg
Wayne Street
W. c
West Wabash Avenue
Madison Avenue
West
Park Avenue
Blaine Street
Harmony
East New Castle
New Castle Marble and Granite Works
R. C. Fralick
Cent City Typewriter Exchange
West Fayette Street
Syracuse
Leesburg
Thompson Run
G. H. van Horn
South
Jefferson Street
Outlet Co
Y. M
Crescent Portland
van Horn
C and 8
Washington Street
Union Market
North Hill
Highland Avenue
Harnoss
Croton Avenue
Davis
Les and
Highland Avenues
Davis, Chautauqua, N
City of New Castle
D. Long
North Mill Street
Erie Railroad
B. B. Locke
South Croton Avenue
Shenango Township
David Robertey
East Long Avenue
Addresa G
News Office
East Winter Avenue
L. 8S. & T. Company
Hsc
SssSs
J. F. Ringer
Lincoln School
Reynolds Street
Pernt
PIANG
J. A. Breckenridge
East Washington ST
Toy Sale
J. H. Sherritt
F. Candigto
Cochran Alley
Fountain Inn
Mahoningtown
Tercham’s
Mahoning Avenue
National Bank of
Lawrence County
the New Market
Union Phone
Elizabeth H. Duff
North Beaver Township
William J. Duff
Edenburg
Robert K. Aiken
Orphans’ Court
Chewton
Wayne Township
Holbrooks’ Heirs
Catherine Street
Ne Nee.ing Company
Jerry Pacil
W.W. H. Marshall
Mary E. Porter
Thure
E.j.o’brien
East Washington Street
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin Block
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