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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1908

Page

4

Public Eve Evening Except Duster by BE NEWS COM PANY

Public notice from The News Company New Castle Pa. details ownership by Mrs. George B. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz with L Rentz as manager. Includes subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and mailing options and instructions for correspondence and payments.

BE News Company Sycamon Street Apple Alley the News Company George B. Treadwell Fred L. Rentz L. Rentz Ells. Sdiy Omigaton New Castle

Hobson's Mistake at Denver Convention

Congressman Richard Pearson Hobson, famed for kissing bug notoriety, spoke at the Denver convention predicting imminent war with Japan. He faced hoots and a gallery clearing threat by Temporary Chairman Bell as he grew louder and more combative. The crowd rejected his warship expansion stance, ending his address in confusion.

Richard Pearson Hobson Denver Hobson Richard P Japan Bell Senator Lodge Hanyel Chicago

Democratic campaign frames in Denver speeches demand policy shift

The article notes Denver speeches rallying against the Republican party for neglecting Roosevelt and taft era goals. It claims Democrats will label Republicans as aligned with wealth and malefactors, while Roosevelt policies attract Bryan supporters. It suggests voters may favor prosperity prospects leading into November 4 elections.

Denver Republican Party Republican Congress Roosevelt Taft Bryan

Hitchcock Trusted For National Committee Chairmanship

Mr. Taft backs Hitchcock as best man for the national committee chair. Hitchcock has the situation in hand and can locate the balm for any sore spot from friction at Chicago. Taft gave fair hearings to all claimants and sought the best results over petty jealousies in his final selection.

Taft Hitchcock Chicago

Guffey’s Desertions at Denver Convention

Boss Guffey faced fallout at the Denver convention as his long influence within Standard Oil interests waned after years of leadership and tense maneuvering. The Pennsylvania head saw his dominant position challenged amid shifting ties and policy debates.

Boss Guffey Denver Pennsylvania Standard Oil Interests

Philadelphia Leaders Debate Guffey's Role in State Delegation

The text labels Guffey as a self serving Democrat with connections to Penrose interests. It suggests his influence in Pennsylvania delegation was pivotal at the convention, aided by many of his allies and employees. It portrays him as a sought after henchman and questions lasting loyalty.

Philadelphia Guffey Penrose Pennsylvania

The Mighty Hunter and a Political Tally in New Castle

A poem titled The Mighty Hunter and others recites Africa and hunting, while a political note from New Castle reports Democrats in Denver praising Bryan for a windy tribute, noting baseball vacations and the Democratic platform’s silence on prohibition.

Remarkable Seasonal Notes From a Curious Page

A collage of oddities and local mentions including Industry Pennsylvania triplets in three families, a planned church bell gift by Harry Thaw to a burned Kittanning church, and musings on politics and daily life. The piece notes July Fourth casualties, labor party jabs, and reflections on fortune and opportunity.

Industry

Boundaries Established in Lawrence County Township Survey

State engineers led by William A. Moore completed a three month survey to certify township lines in Lawrence County. The team mapped creek center lines, waded deep streams, and prepared a warrantee map to ensure precise land boundaries for state records.

Hauptmanns Carelessness Cause of Death in Industrial Accident

Inquest into George Hauptmanns death at Lehigh Portland Cement plant Hickory township finds no evidence of external causes. He died after mis stepping across a belt in the grinding mill while oiling shafting. Despite warnings to use a ladder he continued the habit, leading to his fatal entanglement.

J. R. Cox George Hauptmann Lehigh Portland Cement Company Hickory Township Joseph Hammond C. V. Heberling Gunther Hauptmann Hammond

Carnegie Steel Co Men Beat B. and C Team

Carnegie Steel Company defeated the B. and O. R. R. team on the steel mill grounds last evening by a score to 0. Harris and Connery starred for the Steel with Harris limiting the B. and O. to three hits and Connery making a sensational one hand catch. Weeley stood out in left field for B. and O. with seven put outs. Harris pitched and Samuels caught for Carnegie, while Lamm pitched and Chill caught for B. and O.

Carnegie Steel Company Harris and Connery

Former friend accused of theft from Miss Shirey bank

Frank Hockenberry is jailed awaiting a hearing on charges of stealing a cradle savings bank from Miss Gertrude Shirey. Constable John Luitt arrested him last night and he will explain his actions at an afternoon Alderman Mayne hearing. Shirey, of 17 Lawrence Street, says the bank vanished during one of Hockenberrys calls.

Frank Hockenberry Criail Savings Gertrude Shirey John Luitt Charles B. Mayne Miss Shirey Lawrence Street Hockenberry

Free-for-all pace to feature top horses next meet

Booking Agent Harry Eyster reports over 126 entries for the big race meet with lightfoot Eleanor Mac Sam Karns and other local entries set to run. Notable horses include William O King Direct Thesis Thor Grand Elder Mattie Chimes Hallock M Ss Alph Patch and Pauling Boy on a fast half mile track.

Harry Eyster Mr. Eyster Lightfoot W. E. Marquis Eleanor Mac John McMillin Sam Karns Clyde Shoaf Charles Simpson Pulaski Testwood Mr. Woods Pulaski Fair Association Douglass William O King Direct Thesis Thor Grand Elder Yay Mattie Chimes Hallock M Ss Alph Patch Yay Pauling Boy

Convicted Steve Volko Faces Hearing on Assault Charge

Steve Volko charged with assault and battery by May Jansky gave bail for appearance before Alderman Mayne tonight. Volko arrested on Oakland Avenue by Constable John Stitt after an alleged fist fight with a woman.

Steve Volko May Jansky Mayne Steve Oakland Avenue John Stitt

Youngstown to Form Company M of Fifth O N G

A new military company will be organized at Youngstown next week to be known as Company M of the Fifth regiment Ohio National Guard. The unit will recruit locally and begin drills upon formation.

Youngstown Fifth Regiment, O. N. G

Lowellville furnace to resume operations next week

The Lowellville furnace is set to resume operations next week, signaling a return to normal output following a period of downtime. This restart is expected to support local production and employment as facilities ramp back up.

Lowellville Furnace

New Wilmington Notes and Local Visits

NEW WILMINGTON R B Swift of Kingsville O is a visitor in town. Miss Anna and Fred Houston were in New Castle Tuesday. Miss Mary Cries of New Castle is visiting friends in town. Charles Palmer of New Castle was a visitor in town Tuesday. The borough school board held the regular monthly meeting last night in the school building. The young people of the First U P church had a social at Neshannock Falls Tuesday evening. Floyd Cleland left on Tuesday for Monessen where he will be engaged in work among foreigners. Miss McClaren has moved her millinery parlors into the rooms in the bank block vacated by Dr Barr. Mr and Mrs J M Hockenberry have returned to Slippery Rock after a visit at the home of Mrs J W Buckham.

R. B. Swift Kingsville Anna Fred Houston New Castle Mary Cries Charles Palmer Borough First U. P Neshannock Falls Floyd Cleland Monessen

Ownership of Nea Aut Lake in Dispute in July Trial

The Conneaut Lake Ice Company sues the owners of the Anita launch to establish private ownership and control of Conneaut Lake. The case is set for trial in Crawford county court during the week of July 13 before Judge Willis D. Patton.

Red Currants Sell Out Quickly At Local Market

The 25 bushels of red currants received this morning sold in under an hour. A larger shipment is due Friday morning in grape baskets at 65 cents per basket, followed by Saturday morning quart berry baskets. W. R. McKee, Grocer, 19 S. Mill Street.

W. R. McKee S. Mill Street

Butler Youth Seeks Tryout With Nocks in New Castle

Butler City league first baseman Slater travels to New Castle hoping for a trial with the Nocks. He says he can hit and notes two home runs at Butler recently. He attended a game Wednesday and intends to stay around for a chance, despite uncertain prospects.

Slater New Castle Nocks Butler

Fireworks Display Dazzles at Cascade Park Visit

Fireworks at Cascade Park drew crowds on July 15 with a record setting display at Woodmen Park. Park officials reported the event as the finest show ever seen in the area.

Park Woodmen Cascade Park

Wagon Collision at Youngstown Injures Elmer Stocker

A wagon collision at Youngstown yesterday left Elmer Stocker injured. The report notes two wagons were involved and authorities began an investigation into the cause and any contributing factors.

Youngstown Elmer Stocker Bbes Ie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Castle Citizens Political Wisdom Africa Hunter Duncan M. Smith Casttle Windy Bryan Success Magazine Harry Thaw Kittanning United States The Socialist Labor Party Beaver Capitol Harrisburg Lawrence County State Department of Internal Affairs William A. Moore Messrs Rhodes, Jackson and Evans Leslie Moore Meadville Internal Affairs Department George Muse Muse Mr. Moore Carnege Steel CO NEW Company Spalding Athletic Goods Roy F. Brandon's McGoun & Sons Oxfords Stetsons Critics H. E. McGoun & Sons New Wilmington St. Carmen Minard Quaker Oats First National Bank U.S U. S. Treas Ev’ngs NEW Castle Piano CO Pittsburg Street Bell Phone A. C. Hileman C. L. Finney Pyrethrum Clutton P. S Butler Boy Wallace MO. C. Wallace Washington St Love Union National Bank New Castle, PA Physicians Pharmacy J. E. Duff Mer North Mill Street KODAK G. B. Zahniser Clendenin
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