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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
6
Pennsylvania two cent rate ruling and future railroad charges
The piece argues the Pennsylvania railroad alone may charge above two cents per mile while others must show losses to gain immunity. It notes Ohio’s prior railroad commission and suggests future competition could force Pennsylvanian rates down if the Pennsylvania line proves profitability at two cents.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsy
Ohio
Ohio, Years Ago, Established A Railroad Commission
Pennsylvania Company
Columbus
Supreme Court
Ohio Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Buckeye
Taft and Hughes Viewed as Republican Nomination Prospects
The article argues Secretary Taft is the most desirable Republican nominee, with Governor Hughes as a strong second choice. It notes Taft’s strict Roosevelt policy adherence and Hughes’ independence, cautioning that big business and railroad interests might favor Hughes to defeat Roosevelt.
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Taft
Hughes
Roosevelt
New York
Taft Dominates Nomination Landscape With Hughes as Vice
The article argues Taft leads the presidential nomination field with strong support from multiple states. It notes Taft’s diplomatic and domestic experience while highlighting Hughes as a likely vice presidential choice due to widespread popularity and Senate needs.
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Taft
Hughes
Senate
Candidate hype and the lure of public office
A satirical verse laments political aspirants chasing office while many voters face the pull of more ordinary pursuits. It notes farmers, merchants, and workers fleeing competition as the “call” of office resounds, yet acknowledges that only a few will win. It closes with dated references to January 23 and Uncle Tom's Cabin and a playful exclamation.
Shaw Resigns Carnegie Trust President Over Presidential Bee
New York January 23 Leslie M Shaw resigns as president of the Carnegie Trust Company citing political pressures from his presidential ambitions. Charles C Dickinson the trust's major stockholder says the former secretary of the treasury suffered from a beelike agitation since taking the post and Shaw acknowledged possible candidacy, stating he would run on his Republican record. A collection of Shaw's speeches is planned for release after circulation.
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Shaw
Carnegie Trust Company
New York
Leslie M. Shaw
Charles C. Dickinson
Dickinson
Unique Method of Helping the Boys and Girls on the Farm
Berks county superintendent forms Boys Agricultural and Girls Domestic Science clubs with 1600 members. at the teachers institute prizes awarded for summer projects in corn poultry gardening needlework and baking. displays resembled a county fair showcasing practical farm skills and home economics.
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Tne
Berks County
Teachers’ Institute -Rizes
United States Department of Agriclture
Institute
Berks
Winter of Our Discontent in Polo League Bust
A wry, clipped remark noting the polo league has gone bust and comparing it to catching a pig in a skating rink and the difficulty of grasping the contemporary grip.
Windmills and windjam mers dwarf Dutch count
A playful boast contrasts Holland’s ten thousand windmills with America’s even larger windjammer fleet. The exchange underscores national pride in maritime and energy-scale, hinting at industrial vigor and bragging rights between nations.
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Holland
America
Politicians' Schemes Stir Deep Public Disgust
Observation grows that repeated exposure to political schemes deepens public disdain. The remark portrays a broad sentiment of frustration with partisan maneuvering and perceived self interest affecting trust in government.
Lyman Hughes Seeks Election Citing Unique Control Record
A political pitch argues Lyman Hughes deserves voters support as the only candidate to claim consistent control, noting some people object to governance even when mandated by law.
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Lyman Hughes
Post Office Door Etiquette and Phone Call Etiquette
A concise note urges avoiding unnecessary door opening at the post office and warns that individuals may be summoned by phone for further action. The guidance emphasizes orderly conduct and clear communication in public service interactions.
Long life linked to marrying a good cook
A humorous remark credits longevity to marrying a good cook, calling it one of the sanest reasons heard.
People’s Eating Etiquettes Across Customs
The text notes varying sanitary habits at meals with some rinsing before eating and others using finger bowls after chewing, reflecting differing etiquette practices.
Local Man Claims Horned Chicken Mystery in Youngstown
A Youngstown man reports finding a chicken with two horns and insists it is a rare creature. Skeptics suggest he may be mistaking a cow for a bird or misidentifying features.
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Youngstown
Mrs Brauney in Poverty After Acquittal
Mrs Brauney, acquitted recently in the Senator Brown slaying, lives in poverty in Salt Lake City. The note reflects a harsher fate for the poor woman.
Inaugural Carriage Line Up Delights New Jersey Governor
The governor of New Jersey rode to the inauguration in a carriage hitched by four horses. A light comment noted the humor of the scene, joking that a dozen horses would have been even more amusing.
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New Jersey
Happy Couples Boldly Celebrate Divorce Breakup
A quirky note reports some couples feel relief and joy after splitting, turning a marriage into a lively, unburdened new start. The piece frames divorce as a freeing milestone rather than a loss, highlighting lighter attitudes toward separation.
Thaw trial notes frequent mentions of drugged champagne
The account comments that drugged champagne is discussed often in the Thaw trial and that it does not take much champagne to affect most people.
After election some candidates feel surprised and shocked
After the vote some candidates express surprise at results and reaction from supporters and rivals. Observers note unexpected outcomes and mixed emotions in the wake of the election.
Macy's shooting fuels rumor about newspaper circulation
A disputed advertising man shot in a Macy’s store in New York yesterday is alleged to have lied about newspaper circulation. The incident raises questions about motive and the shooter’s intent, with authorities investigating a possible connection to the circulation claim.
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Macy's
New York
Politicians flip positions over personal interests
The piece laments how politicians switch sides between elections driven by personal interests, showing brazenness as they support a man then oppose him for similar reasons. It notes the shifting stances and the difficulty of following their changing loyalties.
New Castle Should Accept Carnegie Library Offer
Co. S. Curtis argues New Castle should accept Mr. Carnegies gift for a public library and levy a small tax to maintain it. He says opposing the donation harms progress and cites the citys need for funds for other improvements. He urges voters to support a Carnegie library and avoid a reactionary stance.
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Newcastle
Trades and Labor Assembly
New Castle
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
Curtis
Jefferson St
City
Deaths of the Day Mrs Norton Buried
The funeral of Mrs Laura R Norton who died Monday evening at her Bellevue home was held Wednesday at her daughter Mrs John B Offutt 219 Shaw St. Rev E E Higley and Rev J E Reilly officiated. Miss Margaret Sankey sang softly. Interment was private Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Laura R. Norton
Bellevue
John B. Offutt
Shaw Street
E. E. Higley
First Methodist Church
J. E. Reilly
Trinity Episcopal Church
Margaret Sankey
Greenwood Cemetery
German native Gregorius Paul dies at 28 in Shenango Valley
Gregorius Paul of 22 West Long avenue died at Shenango Valley hospital after seven weeks of illness from typhoid pneumonia. A steel worker by trade, he resided in the United States briefly and is survived by his wife and several children in Germany. Funeral services run Friday at 2 PM at his residence conducted by Rev. Frank of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran, with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
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Gregorius Paul
Germany
Shenango Valley Hospital
West Long Avenue
Frank
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral for Joseph F. Caldwell in Neshannock Falls
The funeral of the late Joseph F. Caldwell from his Neshannock Falls residence was held Wednesday afternoon with many friends and neighbors in attendance. Rev. L. W. Mason of Pittsburg spoke and read a poem Caldwell wrote before his death. Gertrude Clark Yeagley sang, pallbearers were Joseph E. Ligo J. C. Blevins S. L. Montgomery and James C. Stevenson, interment at Fair Oaks cemetery.
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Joseph F. Caldwell
Neshannock Falls
L. W. Mason
First Unitarian Church of
Pittsburg
Caldwell
Gertrude Clark Yeagley
Joseph E. Ligo
J. C. Blevins
8. L. Montgomery
James C. Stevenson
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Langtum thoughts a Mollycoddle generation
The piece recalls historic political fisticuffs from Lyon versus Griswold and contrasts it with modern lawmakers John Sharp Williams and David Albaugh DeArmond who sparred only after adjournment, leaving minimal injuries and belatedly criticizing today’s weaker era as mollycoddies.
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Matthew Lyon
Vermont
Roger Griswold
Connecticut
Lyon
Griswold
House
John Sharp Williams
David Albaugh DeArmond
Funeral of William W. Hyde Set for Friday in West Middlesex
A large group of William W. Hyde's friends and relatives from the city will attend his funeral Friday at 1 PM from the late residence in West Middlesex. Interment will follow in Sharon.
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William W. Hyde
West Middlesex
Sharon
Morton Street Home For Sale At 23 Morton Street
The seven room house of Jesse A. McMillen at 23 Morton Street is offered for sale for 1845 dollars. It has city water a drilled well and gas in every room and is described as in fine condition. Apply on premises.
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Jesse A. McMillen
Morton Street
Fish are Bitin Down in New Jersey
A compact note reports active fishing in New Jersey with no mention of skeet shooters or related activities. The brief suggests good biting conditions but omits other sports or events.
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New Jersey
Skeeters
Rats and Silence In a Dim Back Room
A lawyer a doctor and a newspaper man sit in a gray dawn back room per the Boston Record. Empty bottles and card packs dot the table as a rat scurries away, prompting uneasy glances before the lawyer denies seeing the rodent.
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Boston Record
Eye complaint leads to refractionist offer
Your Eyes. If your eyes smart burn or ache blurring of vision and running of lines are signs of defect which can be remedied with properly fitted glasses. Let us try. Dr Likens Refractionist 338 North Mercer street.
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Likens
North
Mercer Street
Lake Shore Conductor John M. Smith Dies of Injuries
John M. Smith of Youngstown a Lake Shore conductor died from injuries sustained Tuesday night. He leaves a wife and five children.
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John M. Smith
Lake Shore
Youngstown
Youngstown Seeks Fine Against Railroad for Prolonged Crossing Blockade
A case tests Youngstown city authority to fine a railroad company for blocking a grade crossing for longer than five minutes, arguing the municipal right to penalize such delays.
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Youngstown
Masonic Women Thank Assistants for Charity Drive
Wimodausis members thank New Castle business and civic helpers for aiding their charity event. Noted supporters include Offutt & Co Dunn & Rice Sypher's orchestra Metzler English Urmson Brothers Brindle Printing W J Broe S W Smith Will Wick and Miss Douthett for various at cost or donated services and materials.
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Wimodausis
New Castle
Offutt & Co
Dunn & Rice
Sypher
Charles T. Metzler
E. L. English
Cleveland Coffee
Urmson Brothers
Guy Zimmerman
Miss Douthett
Brindle Printing Company
W. J. Broe
S. W. Smith
Will Wick
Temple
Leonhardt Hem Roid Sold With Guarantee
An ad touts Dr Leonhardt's Hem Roid as a permanent internal cure for all piles stages from internal to external It cites congestion as the cause and offers a money back guarantee with every package The price is 1 00 and outlets include J F Neely New Castle and Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY
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Dr. Leonhardt
J. F. Neely’s
New Castle
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo
N. Y
Haggerty Case Is Before Court Over Land Dispute
The case of Robert Haggerty with Samuel Haggerty as committee against J R Haggerty and others is on trial before Judge Porter today. The dispute concerns land title.
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Robert Haggerty
Samuel Haggerty
J. R. Haggerty
Porter
Youngstown Expenditures Reach About 1.5 Million Dollars
City records show Youngstown's annual spending near one and a half million dollars for the year just ended.
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Youngstown
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