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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

4

News Company Blends Owners and Management in New Castle

The News Company lists Mrs. E Treadwell and J L Rentz as owners with Fred L Rentz as manager Bert Wells. It provides office telephones and subscription rates including daily and weekly options and requests all payments go to the News Company in New Castle Pennsylvania.

the News Company E. Treadwell JL. Rentz Fred L. Rentz Bert Wells Veeweas New Castle

Trusts and Parties Highlight Anti Trust Lobbyist in Denver

A. B. Martin of New York, representing the National Anti Trust league, urged the Democratic committee to add a plank enforcing anti trust laws. He also attended the Chicago Republican convention with Thomas W. Phillips, pressing for pledges from both parties against any weakening of trust regulation. Martin, a well informed trust watcher, warned that tampering would invite evasion and stronger business resistance.

Denver A. B. Martin New York National Anti-Trust League Democratic Revulation Committee Mr. Martin Gary United States Steel Corcog Martin Thomas W. Phillips New Castle

School Board Considers New High School Plans

Residents discuss locating a new high school away from the Berger site and whether to build one central school or multiple district high schools. Estimates range from 10 000 to 100 000 for new district facilities with walking distance for most residents except seventh ward. The board seeks merit based plans from an experienced draftsman.

Igh Board of Education Berger East Street Fifth Ward Seventh Ward Monster Central School

Equitable Building Ambition Spurs Debate on Life Insurance Use

The Equitable Life plans a taller Madison Square building, surpassing Metropolitan New York Life and Mutual, as a critique notes that policy-holders benefit more from investing in city bonds or real estate mortgages than from ever larger offices. It argues Economy, intelligence, and honesty in management determine policyholder benefits, not building height.

Equitable Life Assurance Society Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Madison Square New York Life's Mutual’s Equitable New York New York City

Mexico’s Revolution Deemed Mild and Mixed Bag of Progress

An editorial view argues that Diaz’s rise ended Mexico’s revolution by suppressing insurgents and asserts a shift toward a military despotism under republican forms. It notes U S involvement, border espionage, and that insurgents are deemed dead on sight while praising limited modern advances.

Mexico Diaz United States Rio Grande Roosevelt Texas New Mexico Arizona

John F Ward lodge to elect officers Saturday

At the regular meeting of John F Ward lodge of the Amalgamated association officers for the ensuing term will be elected. David J Davis a wage committee member will report on the wage conference. Other business of an important nature will be transacted.

John F. Ward Lodge Amalgamated Association David J. Davis

Mrs Stevens Breaks Bottles in Saloon Incident

Mrs Frank Stevens of Youngstown entered her husband’s saloon and smashed several bottles. He remained silent and had her arrested.

Frank Stevens Youngstown

Vienna farmer David Musser found dead in lane

David Musser aged 82 from Vienna near Youngstown was found in a farm lane yesterday. Death was attributed to heart disease.

David Musser Vienna Youngstown

Scarlet Fever Reported In Local Resident Hoff

Elmer Hoff of 59 West North Street is diagnosed with scarlet fever. The case was reported to Health Officer Will McCandless.

Elmer Hoff West North Street Will McCandless

Hints and Dints Stop Paper After Dispute with Editor

Local readers clip coupons more than ever and discuss the ongoing exchange. A humorous note recalls the stubborn editor and a feud over debts, while seaside fashion draws crowd attention with risqué swimsuits provoking strong reactions.

Public Safety Bans Gown as City Sparks Hubub

A Pitts burgh director bans the sheath gown drawing public ire over decency in the Smoky City. The piece mocks crowd behavior and criticizes high school funding while touching on baths in playgrounds and a New York man’s remark about true gentility.

Pittsbore Director of Public Safety

Railroad Pay Cars to Arrive Thursday

Schedule for the Pennsylvania Railroad pay car on the Erie and Ashtabula division for July lists arrivals and car closures. Key stops include Pittsburg to New Castle on July 9, Mahoningtown shop to New Castle on July 10, New Castle to Erie on July 11, Erie on July 12, Erie to Youngstown via Ashtabula on July 13, and Youngstown to Lawrence Junction then Alliance on July 14. The P and L E pay will also be made Thursday.

Pennsylvania Railroad Erie and Ashtabula Pittsburg New Castle Mahoningtown Erie Youngstown Lawrence Junction Alliance

Picnic Excursion Draws Over 1000 to Cascade Park

Members of the First and Fourth United Presbyterian churches of Pittsburg hold their annual picnic at Cascade park in New Castle today. More than 1,000 excursionists arrived at 10 o clock via the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad for a day of diversions including a ball game and athletic events.

First Fourth United Presbyterian Churches Pittsburg Cascade Park New Castle Lake Erie

Enormous Increase in Tax Valuations

United Press reports New York tax commission data show a 481,935.00 rise in 1908 assessed real estate value. Corporation assessments climb from 89,006,000 in 1907 to over 90,000,000 this year, with the tax nearly all collected.

United Press New York Tax Commission

Borough Files Municipal Liens on Fourth Avenue

Ellwood City authorities filed several municipal claims for grading paving and curbing along Fourth Avenue. Each lien stands around 125 dollars and will accrue interest from filing date until payment.

Fourth Avenue Ellwood City

Picture of 84 Fire Chiefs From U S and Canada

Fire Chief Frank Connery received a group photograph showing 84 chiefs from across the United States and Canada. The image was taken during the recent convention in Washington D C.

Frank Connery United States Canada Washington, D. C

Summer Health Rules From Dr Wiley

Dr. Harvey W. Wiley lists ten summer guidelines including eating less and lighter meats, avoiding alcohol, favoring cooked fruits and vegetables, drinking only cool water, and seeking cheerful company. He adds a playful verse about avoiding worries and overindulgence.

Harvey W. Wiley Society of Cheerful Friends Dr. Wiley

Historical City of Quebec Offers Timeless Charm

An old Quebec city description highlights its winding streets and battlements, inviting travelers to explore its refined Old World atmosphere. The Richelieu & Ontario Navigation company is recommended for travel, with ticket agents and H. Foster Chaffee as A. G. P. A. in Toronto, Canada.

Quebec Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company H. Foster Chaffee Toronto Canada

Mrs Araminta Smathers files two rail line damage suits

Mrs Araminta Smathers widow of Justice J J Smathers of Evans City has filed two damage suits against the Pittsburg and Butler electric line rail road company for 40 000 and 20 000 respectively after a collision at a Mars rail road crossing involving her husband and him dying instantly. No claim statement accompanies the precipe.

Araminta Smathers J. J. Smathers Evans City Pittsburg Butler Mars

City officers eye lot for shop near building

In Youngstown officers may pay $1,000 for a city block lot near the city building where the owner intends to construct a blacksmith shop.

Youngstown

Safeguard Your Home From Burglars Says Expert

The piece warns that leaving a home closed for hours with valuables inside invites thieves. It notes rare cases of furniture loss, but emphasizes portable items like furs, jewelry, plate, and money as tempting targets. It advises keeping valuables out of sight and in secure storage to protect peace of mind.

Tear Bridge Down by Sections Near Rose Point

Work to dismantle the county bridge over Slippery Rock at Rose Point began this week. Contractors will remove one section at a time and rebuild the new bridge from the pier in the center outward, starting at the west end.

Slippery Rock Rose Point

Former Teacher Named Latin Instructor at Connellsville High

Miss Alice Neal of Pulaski, formerly with New Castle schools, elected Latin teacher at Connellsville high school on Monday evening. Chosen from 13 applicants on the second ballot. She has taught in Homestead and Livingston Montana besides New Castle. salary fixed at 80 dollars per month.

Alice Neal Pulaski New Castle Connellsville Neal Homestead Livingston, Mont

Local optionists gather in Mercer for mass meeting

A mass meeting of local optionists is held in Mercer today. Forty autos transport the Sharon delegation to the venue as plans for forming an organization and appointing committee members from county precincts are announced. Rev Billy Sunday is pledged to visit Mercer county this fall for multiple talks on local option.

Mercer Sharon Billy Mercer County

Ladies' Home Missionary Society Meeting Agenda

The Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church will meet Friday at the church at 2 o'clock, rescheduling after last Friday’s cancellation.

Ladies’ Home Missionary Society The Reformed Presbyterian Church

Local Obituaries and Notices From South New Castle and Economy

Robert E. Kerr and Gussie M. Ritter are listed with South New Castle as their location alongside William A. Hicks of Pulaski and Sadie E. Sechler of Economy in the notice. The fragment suggests a public notice or obituary listing with names and towns.

Robert. E. Kerr South New Castle Gussie M. Ritter William A. Hicks Pulaski Sadie E. Sechler

Ladies Nominated for News Outing Contest District 1

A list of nominees across districts announces Miss Bonnie Battley Sadie Elliott Stella Morgan Gertrude Sharp Artie Bowersox Laura Rea Sallie Nixon Pearl Johnson Helen Gilmore Flora Springer Fanny M Bride Mary Thomas Mollie Jones Sue O Connor Mary J Cunningham Bernice Bixler Myrtle Hughes Kate Long Oliva Griffith Winifred Lloyd Helen Vandergrift Nancy Dean Lillian Doerr at multiple street addresses and districts in Pennsylvania with affiliated locales and companies. District 2 through 7 names follow with corresponding streets and towns including Mahoningtown Ellwood City Slippery Rock Shenango and other areas tied to local firms such as Bell Telephone Co and Pennsylvania R. R. Co.

Bonnie Battley Sadie Elliott Stella Morgan Gertrude Sharp Artie Bowersox Laura Rea Sallie Nixon Pearl Johnson Helen Gilmore Flora Springer Fanny M'Bride Mary Thomas Mollie Jones Sue O'Connor Mary J. Cunning Bernice Bixler Myrtle Hughes Kate Long Oliva Griffith Winifred Lloyd Helen Vandergrift Nancy Dean Lillian Doerr

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