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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

4

News Company record and contact notice

Publication details for The News Company New Castle Pa itemizes ownership The News Company partners Mrs George B E Treadwell Fred L Rentz and Freda L Rentz manager Bert Wells and office and subscription rates. Notices advise sending payments to The News Company New Castle Pa not to individuals.

the News Company George BE. Treadwell Fred L. Rentz Freda L. Rentz Bert Wells New Castle

Thaw’s Second Trial Shifts From Madness to Law

The article praises Thaw’s second trial for its fairness and disciplined handling of the insanity plea. It notes public discomfort with the defense and suggests the court will weigh the evidence carefully, predicting a likely move to Matteawan if found guilty.

Court of Justice Harry Thaw Matteawan Thaw

Holden WV Saloon Petition Aims At Charity Driven License

The United States Coal and Oil company reports workmen prefer nearby towns with better drinks and higher wages. It gathers names of Holden voters who opposed a saloon to petition for a licensed establishment controlled by the company. Profits would fund a court specified charity with order and strict rules.

Holden West Virginia United States Coal & Oil Company U. S. Coal and Oil Company

Capitol Graft Probe Opens in Harrisburg Trial

The capitol graft case begins in Harrisburg with architects and officials alleged to have trimmed the state during capitol erection. Architect Huston expected to testify for the state, while his brother Rev Samuel Huston defended their father and attacked Sanderson.

Harrisburg Huston Samuel Huston Sanderson

Graft Allegation Over Cubic Foot Plan Furniture Costs

The article alleges a scheme where a cubic foot plan used by an architect to size furniture was a bluff and a charge scheme. It cites clothes trees billed at $74 to $80 each under the plan, claiming claimed sizes of 11 1 2 cubic feet despite unclear measurement methods.

Official Socialist Vote Count by County Commissioners

The county commissioners on Wednesday afternoon released the official socialists primary returns showing ticket splits in the Third ward where non socialists received single votes for mayor city treasurer city controller and constable. In the rest of the city the counts list socialist candidates with minor vote totals by ward for mayor treasurer controller select council school controller and constable.

Harry Lusk Charles Duff Lyman Hughes Edward Medard Charles A. Cousins Steve L. Flanagan Charles F. Williams James McGregor J. W. Green D. Allen H. C. Fletcher Frank G. Hayden Richard L. Granger James P. Gill Chas. McCleary William J. Patterson Della Fitch Albert Brest John M. Bevan John D. Watkins William D. Lewis

Marys at the phone and rumors in the air

A jumbled column blends verses about Mary on the phone with a stream of random items. It mentions St Louis Post Dispatch notes on peach crops, political turns, a landlady injured by a boarder, pinched workers, court martial jokes, Thaw testimony, and a gag about a 1908 telephone prank.

Jimminy Nix-nix Mary St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Libraries Build Bright Futures Through Children Rooms

Public libraries in large cities focus on children rooms to prepare young readers for adult libraries. Story telling began in 1899 and shifted demand toward books. programs use duplicate copies on story hour shelves. Courses span Shakespeare Iliad Norse legends Arthur Robin Hood and more. younger children hear Bible tales nursery rhymes and folk tales with moralizing avoided.

Arthur Round Table Charlemange Robin Hood Merry Men Library Association

Carnegie Company Shares Profits With New Castle Employees

New Castle workers of the Carnegie Steel Company shared in the past year's profits. An extra dividend of 65.4 percent on 1903 stock boosted total five year dividends to 125.4 percent, with regular 7 percent annual dividend and 5 percent annual stock bonus. About 10,000 long term holders will benefit. total disbursements under the plan reach toward 3.27 million if all held shares.

New Castle Carnegie Steel Company Emboye United States Steel Preferred

Record Breaker Hyomel Endorsed by Doctors Nationwide

Public endorsement by leading druggists and physicians praises Hyomel as a simple scientific cure for catarrh. The treatment uses medicated air to heal without stomach dosing, with Geo. W. Clutton offering a dollar outfit and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Hyomei Geo. W. Clutton

Aged Couple Walks 600 Miles to Seek Shelter

Mr and Mrs Dailey both over 66 years old arrived at police headquarters seeking lodging after a trek from Lee County Kentucky to New Castle. They traveled over 600 miles by foot and train following the Ohio River path with one horse dying at Martinsville West Virginia. They plan to stay with a Beaversville niece in Salem Ohio after a train ride to Youngstown.

Lee County Kentucky New Castle Con Dailey

False alarms plague box 17 district, shots fired

A false alarm from box 17 at 8 35 PM Wednesday drew Chief Connery and the Central department, only to reveal a hoax. He warns moving box 17 if calls persist. A chimney fire at Thomas Floyd's home at Division and High streets caused minor damage. An alarm from box 54 also summoned police with small loss reported.

Connery Central Department Thomas Floyd Division High Streets Fifth Ward Central

Reverend W R Bruce Dies After Thirty Years Service

Rev W R Bruce longtime pastor of the Sheakleyville United Presbyterian Church has died aged 72 ending a 30 year pastorate. He served the church and community with dedication and guidance throughout his ministry.

W. R. Bruce Sheakleyville U. P. Church

Loose Leaf Ledgers Sell As An Investment

Loose leaf ledgers are an investment not an expense. Buy a loose leaf binder and it lasts year after year with replaceable sheets. They save time and money, avoiding the tedious task of opening a new ledger. Patterson Stationery Co. offers the best loose leaf ledgers and supplies at 65 East Washington Street. Bell phone 97.

France Grasse Patterson Stationery Co Roy F. Brandon East Washington Street Bell Phone

Wage Checks Go Out Of Commission In Pittsburg District

Wage checks have practically passed out of use in the Pittsburg district as banks shun payroll checks and clearing house currency remains plentiful. Some banks have retired clearing house loan certificates and expect full retirement within a month. Money accumulates in New York Chicago Pittsburg and other centers with inquiries to place loans on first class securities.

Pittsburg Clearing House New York Chicago

Jealous wife shoots husband in Youngstown bar

Mrs Nellie Bacher fatally shoots Thomas Bacher after rushing into a pool hall where he was with his nephew's wife. He is wounded with a bullet in the left lung and is in City hospital. Mrs Bacher is in Central police station.

Youngstown Nellie Bacher Thomas Bacher Bacher Rachel Racher City Central

Are Picture Shows a Youths Pitfall

A 10 year old boy from Race Street spent nearly a dollar given for meat on moving picture shows and candy. Truant Officer Dowler apprehended him after late nights out, but he was released after showing repentance and promising to be good.

T. Ross Race Street Dowler Avi Ross

Youngstown youth arrested with loaded revolver

Harry Carling, 17, was arrested yesterday in Youngstown on suspicion and found with a loaded revolver in his pocket. He was turned over to probate court.

Harry Carling Youngstown

Robbery at gunpoint near Youngstown

Mrs. Albert Golde, a resident near Youngstown, was robbed yesterday when two men held her at gunpoint during a drive home and forced her to surrender all valuables.

Albert Golde Youngstown

Evangelist F D Rockwell to Preach This Week at Wesleyan

At the Wesleyan Methodist church on Lyndal street evangelist F D Rockwell of Dixonville Pa will preach each evening this week and on Sunday delivering nightly sermons and a Sunday service.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Lyndal Street F. D. Rockwell Dixonville, Pa

Greenville Methodists seek establishment of West Side church

The Methodists of Greenville plan to request authorization to establish a new church on the West side, outlining their community needs and scheduled steps for approval.

Methodists of Greenville

MISS SOCIETY TO RESUME MEETINGS IN TOWN

The Interdenominational Missionary society meets Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs. O H P Browns North Mill Street. Representatives from city churches will discuss fall plans and upcoming work. Committee includes Mrs. Moody Smith Brown Hunter Magill Felton Miller Blackwood McCleary Reilly Ralph Liebendorfer Gibson Donnan.

Interdenominational Missionary Society O. H. P. Brown North Mill Street George W. Moody E. L. Smith Hunter Andrew Magill Frances Felton J. H. Miller T. J. Blackwood S. E. McCleary J. E. Reilly Margaret Ralph J. C. Liebendorfer Speer Gibson E. A. Donnan

Partition of Hammond Estate in Pulaski Township

Judge Porter confirmed the partition of the John Hammond estate in Pulaski Township. The estate is divided into two sections valued at 3103.83 dollars allocated to Mary Hammond and 6207.66 dollars allocated to Bessie Maud Hammond.

Sharon Council Orders Fendering for City Streetcars

The Sharon council directs all city streetcars to have fenders installed. The move aims to improve safety and reduce debris exposure for passengers and pedestrians. Details on deadlines and contractor participation were not provided.

Sharon Council Wents

Woman Reverses Decision to Prosecute Revolver Incident

Mrs Heab ler in Greenville declined to press charges after John Billivar was arrested yesterday for pointing a revolver at her. The report notes the reversal followed the arrest and details remain unclear.

John Billivar Greenville

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