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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
A vintage tip advises apartment residents to use Fels-Naptha soap with cool water and minimal effort. No hot water or washboard needed. even a basin suffices for light loads. Soaking and gentle rubbing cut time to one-fourth and effort to one-tenth while protecting fabrics. Follow wrapper directions for best results.
Volunteers of America organized a free outing for hundreds of city children at Cascade Park. Families arrived from Washington street HQ, enjoyed rides on the merry go round and launch, lunch in the grove, and sports arranged by Captain Grainger and helpers.
An order from the New York navy yard bans all information about the new 20,000 ton battleship to be built there. The policy ends public disclosure, with officials not revealing keel laying dates. Chief naval constructor William J. Baxter declined details, saying he is shut up tighter than a clam.
June 29 1908 brief notes from Bessemer report visits and calls. Dick Aubrey called on friends in Youngstown Jim Cooper of Mt. Jackson visited the village Saturday Mrs Harry Baldwin visiting New Castle F A Glassel of New Castle visited his parents Sunday Mr and Mrs Loyd Urie of New Middletown were here Sunday Mrs Kanengleser of Youngstown visiting her son Fred and family Harry Murphy Sam Ferrel and others mentioned coming and going.
Bernard Holiday and others visit relatives here from Hillsville Moravia and Lowellville. Local ball team hosts New Middletown in a neighborhood 13 inning game that ends 8 to 7 for New Middletown with Koskie Johnson Evans and Shultz listed as battery for the two sides.
Beloit residents near Youngstown urge forfeiture of the village charter, arguing the town has not benefited from incorporation and seeking removal of its corporate status.
Visitors fill Pittsburg conference at Bethel church for the African Methodist Episcopal church session. The Friday program includes devotionals led by multiple organizers, a children's hour, and papers on engaging children and temperance in missionary work.
The annual St Marys school picnic at Cascade Park drew an estimated 2500 people. Specials cars from Beaver Street carried students to the park under supervision of the school sisters and larger pupils with extra traction company staff ensuring safe transport.
Baron Von Erwin, inventor of the skimning motor boat and Austrian army officer, withdrew his craft from Columbia Yacht Club moorings alleging his valet was insulted by members. He refuses further honorary membership until an apology is offered. The club denies the charges.
Mrs. Tanen Nases of Youngstown, an Assyrian, lay in a hospital with a long razor wound along the face. She told attendants she was cut but did not know who attacked her.
Creditors of Miss Caroline Andrews a local church worker accused of swindling capitalists of about 20000 by claiming a 25000 legacy seek her return from Knoxville Tennessee where she has been arrested. She obtained 1500 from David Winnie after a visit with Dr L P Chapman and allegedly used notes in her scheme.
Raffelo Paulisesolo a longtime Italian deputy and reputed Mafia leader announced he will head an Italian American reform committee to exterminate the Black Hand in the United States. He plans a public meeting soon to launch the effort.
Rear Admiral Evans retired, summering at Lake Mohonk, had surgery to remove chalky gouty buildup from a foot. The operation relieved him and his condition is described as best since returning from the Pacific coast.
The State Bar endorses a uniform divorce act requiring open trials in all cases and banning reference to a master. Currently petitions are sent to a master with private testimony and written findings. Under the proposal all evidence would be heard publicly, inviting public attendance and possibly reducing filings.
Thomas Fitzgerald, former B and O general manager, with Harry K. Wolcott and Hugh M. Kerr of Norfolk, assumed control as receivers of the Norfolk and Southern railway after U. S. Judge Edmund Waddill appointed them. The Trust Company of America sought the receivership citing unpaid interest on a $15 million first refunding mortgage bond issue. Fitzgerald to serve as general manager for the receivers.
Ott Shaw was charged with assault and battery by his wife Kate and had a hearing before Alderman Crabill. The Shaw family had split previously but often quarrelled, agreeing to disagree. the final arrangement gave Mrs. Shaw custody of their child with Shaw to pay for support. Miss Lois Heys of Slippery Rock visited Miss Olive Hay of Spruce Street.
A Victorian era reflection notes that difficulty signals required effort to achieve objects and urges prioritizing home duties. The text contrasts neglected home duties with broader obligations, attributing the view to Samuel Warren and Charles Dickens.
A reflective note quotes Henry Van Dyke on pilgrimage and cheer found in a contented heart, framing life as a journey with optimism despite its challenges.
Mrs Lapsing recalls her husband’s political interest and activity, noting he spends many evenings at ward events, as described in a Chicago Tribune passage.
Report says the naval academy at Annapolis removed telephones after too many female callers interrupted midshipmen's duties and consumed time.
A woman with a rasping voice may still be at a disadvantage despite full feminine darma. The line highlights how vocal tone does not erase systemic bias and challenges expectations placed on women in society.
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