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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
4
Newspaper note invites correspondence on county public matters printed by The News Co. in a corner office at Sycamore Street and Apple Alley with every evening publication date declaration.
The article argues juries err by sympathetic bias and prosecutorial leniency, citing a Cleveland first degree murder verdict. Judge Phillips censured the jury for finding Wade Leigh guilty of assault and battery, insisting the act was premeditated killing of Vernon Love. The piece cites Roosevelt’s appeals suggestion and warns against undermining justice.
A collage of cheeky quips and social commentary from McKeesport and Youngstown newspapers. Bits reference votes, licenses, beer, charity bazaars, local figures like E. E. Hileman, and everyday humor about politicians, saloons, and theft. The tone is sardonic and civic-minded with local names and places.
A Baltimore and Ohio engineer sustained burns while repairing a headlight on a freight at Youngstown. An oil leak ignited and caused a blaze, the exact cause unclear, with hospital treatment reported.
Krist Kra mer aged 80 was found in Mercer yesterday unable to say how he reached there from Greenville. He was taken to the county infirmary for care.
A short verse from Earle Hooker Eaton notes farewell to George, reflecting on years and memory with the line twenty two as a key moment. The poem contrasts kinder fates for George versus the speaker, signaling shared sentiment and nostalgia.
Frank Stewart a Mercer barber lies in hospital with dangerous stab wounds, allegedly inflicted by neighbor James McClure.
Sermon stresses that companions shape character and destiny. It cites David and Jonathan and many historic pairs as forces for good, warns against counterfeit friends, and urges readers to assess how their circle influences virtue, choices, and growth.
Interior work on the Leslie House nears completion as a local option club forms with Green ville leaders. The Protected Home Circle plans a large initiation, and real estate agents struggle to meet demand for mid price homes amid regional activity. County Detective Logan spoke in Wampum and Ellwood City on Friday afternoon. Sheriff Waddington reports a busy month with numerous small executions. Corry resident Michael Higgins dies hours after his wife is laid to rest at St Thomas church. Union City hears threatening letters prompting a secret service visit. Barons board refuses to commute Mikola Holka’s death sentence for the murder of Police Captain James Meehan.
Evangelistic meetings at Fourth Presbyterian church continue with Rev A B McCormick of Central Presbyterian delivering sermons. Next week Rev Charles Bell of Slippery Rock Presbyterian preaches at 7:30 each evening on Alone with God What is a Christian The Exact Place to Build Successful Sin Now not Again and more.
Five men described as tramps were arrested in Youngstown yesterday after invading an empty house and making it their shelter. The report notes the group’s residence in the dwelling before police intervention.
A. H. Woods presents Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl matinee and night in a vivid New York life story with a strong heroine Bertha and a capable company. The cast includes George Mack Robert Neill Osborne Clemson and others. Also on the bill Coming Thro the Rye by George W. Hobart with music by A Baldwin Sloane. crowd-pleasing acts and a strong supporting lineup follow into next week. Dr Jane Blanchard offers a medical talk for married ladies at New Castle opera house February 25.
The Patterson Stationery Co. at 65 East Washington Street reports a surge in post cards as a huge global trade. They list hundreds of dollars in stock including local views and real photo cards and note a Ferris wheel seating 4 000 ecards just arrived for customers to try.
Have you neglected your kidneys or overworked your nervous system causing kidney and bladder trouble? Williams' Kidney Pills promise a cure at the druggist for 50 cents. Manufactured by Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio wholesale via Geo. W. Clutton.
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