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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Daily, by mail, $3.00 per year. On sale at leading news stands. Notices: ail checks money orders drafts communications should be addressed to THE NEWB COMPANY New Castle Pa and not to any individual.
A lengthy poem and prose excerpt critique law in Lawrence County. It criticizes first degree murder verdicts, juror empathy, and prosecutors, urging firm justice to curb gun violence. It references Pennypacker era politics, Quay and Frank Johnson, and notes snow removal and fashion criticisms in a satirical tone.
The excerpt notes English years ago records and praises Native American strength and endurance. It describes an Indian boy who ran and tamed a bareback pony against buffalo bulls, and mentions Indians excelling in Indian baseball. It cites Parkman and a World article arguing about European stock reverting to Indian type and concerns over degeneracy.
A lively collage of athletic praise and social notes, praising a real American marathon runner and comparing skill to competitors. Interwoven are reflections on theater, law, politics, and everyday foibles from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Chicago News, with humorous asides about Christmas gifts and popular opinion on liquor laws, education, and fashion.
The trial recounts a Pittsburg area dispute ending in a fatal shooting at Fred Rosena’s home. Witnesses, including coccho and Rosena family members, describe prior threats and a struggle over a weapon before the fatal shot. District Attorney Young argues premeditation while defense contends self defense.
The article analyzes Taft's plurality over Bryan and Cannon's margins over Bell and McClemathan, noting shifts since 1908 and Cannon's potential reelection as speaker. It cites a New Jersey Democrat’s anti Cannonism stance and Collier's Weekly commentary on Republican loyalty and discontent with Cannonist methods.
About 100 members and guests of the First Methodist Episcopal Church Men’s Club gathered for an evening of original entertainment. Conundrums, readings, impromptu speeches, and a geography lesson provided humor and camaraderie, with jokes on pronunciation and local figures. The next meeting is set for January 28.
San Francisco December 18. Marie Eleanor Hanbury, former telephone operator and estranged wife of David T. Hanbury, the millionaire brewer and Arctic explorer, has withdrawn her suit for divorce after a reconciliation. He deeded her his entire fortune of 4 million dollars with broad transfer privileges.
A disastrous Rosteven fire in a 15 000 population city near St Petersburg wiped out a key telegraphic line to St. Petersburg. Reports said the business district and a residential area were burned and several lives lost before the wires went down.
Local shop promotes five shopping days before Christmas offering a wide range of goods. Highlights include pyography outfits from 1.56 to 37.00, fountain pens, sporting goods, cigars, magazines, books, postcards, bicycles, and picture framing. Also notes top brands and special prices for teachers, with Oxford Bible representation.
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