Carnegie or No Carnegie Library Election Brief
In New Castle voters face February 18 ballot on establishing a public library and a one third mill tax for maintenance. City solicitor explains state law allows only a public library levy and that acceptance of Carnegie’s gift would follow a majority vote. If approved councils must accept the Carnegie gift and establish the Carnegie public library.
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Carnegie
Gardner
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Voice of the People
Carnegie Public Library
Carnegie library issue looms over New Castle vote
City Council can appropriate funds for a public library any year, but voters face a decisive ballot on accepting the Carnegie gift. If approved, the Carnegie public library becomes established. if rejected, future councils may still fund a library, though tax concerns loom.
Hints and Dints in Local Politics and Bridge Game
A playful note questions which office you run for and who wins a bridge game on Washington street head. It suggests labor fielding a congressional candidate mobilizes workers while opponents doubt his chances and joke about extremes like madhouse electric chair.
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Washington Street
Evelyn Displayed Poor Judgment in Thaw Trial Meal Choice
In the Thaw trial, Evelyn showed questionable judgment by selecting a meal ticket, reflecting potential motives or influence concerns in the case. The remark highlights perceived impropriety without detailing specifics or outcomes.
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Evelyn
Local Reflections on Grim Hanging Sentence
A somber observer notes the bleak mood of a defendant awaiting a death sentence. The quote captures the dread and despair surrounding the prospect of execution.
Hints and Dints Man Shows Facial Nerve Trouble
The Hints and Dints man walked home with neuralgia and his right eye would not close or wink, staring unfriendly as a corpse. The remark notes the scene as fierce.
Diamonds Cheap and Demand Driving Down Prices
The piece notes diamonds are inexpensive due to weak demand and suggest lower values could trigger purchases. It criticizes polite sales tactics and mentions Hartje planning to drop the divorce litigation, comparing it to a hot potato he lets go.
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Hartje
Washington woman seeks divorce over man’s water fear
A Washington Pennsylvania woman seeks a divorce alleging years of domestic abuse including kicking and eye injuries. Her chief complaint is her husband’s extreme fear of water and his refusal to bathe for 20 years. She requests her maid’s name be included.
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Washington, Pa
Lenox Soap Offer Promises Clean Hides and Clothes
A bargain claims ten bars of Lenox soap for two bits and asserts there is no reason for crust on hides or clothes when cleaned.
Strange Cipher Trick Ends In Vanishing Incident
A man who visited often and stayed late faced a cryptic demand at eleven, arranging eleven ciphers in a line with specific perpendicular marks to produce a result that caused his disappearance. A harsher prank involved a phonograph rigged to a clock with increasingly sly messages ending in a command to leave.
Ohio man offers to substitute for Thaw for 3 million
An Ohio man states he would take Thaw's place for 3 million dollars and wonders if Evelyn would be part of the deal.
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Ohio
Thaw
Evelyn
Old teacher swears Thaw boy acted crazy verdict
An old school teacher testifies that Harry Thaw’s boy acted crazy. The remark hints at general classroom chaos as an adult says many boys seem unsettled while girls are described as mainly silly.
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Harry Thaw
Auto club aims to boost friendly ties among car owners
The new Auto club seeks to foster a friendlier atmosphere among auto owners and even among non owners. The piece jokes that Jerry Bauman should join, noting he has many horseless wagons including the gasoline and braying kind.
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Auto Club
Jerry Bauman
Strawberries Advertised in Today’s News
The notice highlights fresh strawberry promotions marked as seasonal fruit. It notes early June availability and urges customers to check local listings for prices and dealer names.
Best Hams 10c a Lb at Rhodes and Son Pittsburg Street
Local butcher B C Rhodes and Son advertise hams at 10 cents a pound. Store located at 125 127 Pittsburg street. Retailers promote bargain meat sale and urge customers to visit the shop for fresh cuts.
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B. C. Rhodes & Son
Pittsburg Street
Back Pain Remedy Promoted For Kidney Health
An advertisement urges readers to use a vegetable kidney remedy comprising Compound Karyon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, and Syrup of Sarsaparilla. It claims to restore kidney function, relieve backache, neutralize urine, and ease rheumatism with simple teaspoonful doses after meals and at bedtime.
Laughter Said to Cure the Grip by Doctor’s Claim
Chicago report credits Dr. Sheldon Leavitt with a mind over matter theory that laughter strengthens the body's resistance to grip. He argues a cheerful spirit keeps the nervous system alert, boosting defense against the grip germ amid atmospheric conditions.
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United Press
Chicago
Sheldon Leavitt
Universal Sanitary Pottery elects new board of directors
At a stockholders meeting held Thursday afternoon the Universal Sanitary Pottery company elected a seven member board: J. Kirk, James Simpson, John Reis, T. F. Morehead, R. C. Patterson, J. W. Knox and J. H. Platt. The company reported strong conditions and many orders for ware.
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Universal Sanitary Pottery Company
Co. J. Kirk
James Simpson
John Reis
T. F. Morehead
R. C. Patterson
J. W. Knox
J. H. Platt
Robbery Strikes Young Wholesale Store in City Night
Thieves entered the wholesale store of B. A. Young and Company on Thursday night. They ransacked the office seeking cash but secured no money and took only a small amount of goods. Police withhold details citing rising crime in the city.
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B. A. Young and Company
B. U. Young Company
Jests and Jingles of a Rural Comedy Page
A string of light verse and quips opens with quizzical jokes about dating and labor politics. It follows with humorous exchanges such as a doctor patient exchange about sleep and occupations and a wordplay riddle about bread and the sun. The section closes with domestic banter about neckties and chores.
Diphtheria Takes Infant Within Knobloch Family
The Knobloch household at 100 Vine Street mourns the death of seven week old Elmer Dknobloch from diphtheria. Two other children, Margaret eight and Caroline six, are gravely ill, and a sister Caroline Knobloch suffers rheumatism. The funeral will be private on Friday afternoon due to the illness.
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Edward Knobloch
Vine Street
Elmer
Margaret
Caroline
Pair Break Into County Jail Then Attend Hearing
Pat Murphy and John Hoover attempted a jail break at the county jail yesterday. Sheriff Waddington showed leniency and brought them before Alderman Mayne who decided they may remain in custody until tonight’s hearing.
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Pat Murphy
John Hoover
Waddington
Alderman Mayne
Music Supervisor Visits South Sharon Schools
The music supervisor for South Sharon schools visited to study Prof. W. H. Young methods valued in New Castle public schools.
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South Sharon
W. H. Young
New Castle
Property Sold Under the Hammer Near Wampum
Sheriff Waddington sold Martha J. Sherlocks personal property near Wampum on an execution for 200 dollars issued by W. T. Whan. The sale proceeds totaled 248 dollars.
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Waddington
Martha J. Sherlock
Wampum
Red Hammond Seized After Domestic Dispute Over Move
The couple planned a move after paying $8 to a new landlord. Red Hammond allegedly took $6 back, kept $2, and left home. He later returned and allegedly hit his wife with his fists during a dispute over the move. He faces future court action.
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Red
Hammond
Hammonds
Alderman Mayne
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