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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

2

Police Tighten Watch Amid Seventh Ward Race Meet

Police vow extra precautions to sweep Mahoningtown and other city areas for crooks during the big race meet. Chief Gilmore orders arrest on suspicion for night roamers while residents urged to aid patrols. A frog hunt at Hickory Creek left 22 green casualties and a Pitts boot with no sole. Meanwhile Sevent ward shifts change to midnight start with three eight hour turns.

Seventh Ward Mahoningtown Gilmore Hickory Creek Mt. Jackson Joseph C. Ewing Lew Pitts John Hennon William Wallace Pitts Ewing Pitts

Potter Convention Opens in Atlantic City

The National Brotherhood of Operating Potters of the United States and Canada opened its convention in Atlantic City. President T. J. Duffy of East Liverpool referred to nationwide conditions and noted the Universal Sanitary Pottery plant in New Castle where the union previously faced issues. no local action was taken.

Phil Hamilton Mount Air Fred English East Clayton Street Pittsburg Fred Colson East Madison Avenue Harry Cox New Wilmington Seventh Ward Lew Means Beaver Falls Helen Spencer Ashland Avenue Youngstown Clyde Racer Howard Kelley Mahoning Avenue Harry Reese North Liberty Street Jack Barnes Chewton Frank McIntyre Standard Steel Car Company Dave Harrison Cold Roll Shenango Mary Francis Wampum Mary Spencer Ralph McClelland East Cherry Street New Castle Junction Baltimore and Ohio Franklin National Brotherhood of Operating Potters United States Canada Atlantic City T. J. Duffy East Liverpool Universal Sanitary Pottery New Castle

Fireworks at Park Woodmen Day

Finest display ever seen at Cascade park July 15. Crowd gathers for Woodmen Day as fireworks light the sky over Cascade park in the evening.

Park Woodmen Cascade Park

Central American summer revolution season opens with side shows

United Press reports the annual Central American summer revolution season starting with a Haiti side show and rumors across Guatemala to Nicaragua. Presidents deny coups while Costa Rica stays out as peace court gains ground. the season runs until October with governments unsure but amusements intact.

United Press Washington Central America Haiti Guatemala Nicaragua Coney Island Luna Park Junta Coney Davilla Honduras State Department Cabrera San Salvador Zelaya Costa Rica Mexico Panama United States Venezuela Rooth Peace Court

Borough Officials Questioned In Weed Cleanup

New Wilmington residents debate possible penalties as borough weeds near property edges fail to be cut by the June July August and September deadline. Local figures and visitors share updates on community events including weddings, church services, picnics, and a baseball game.

New Wilmington

Denver convention taint of Open-faced hotel profits noted

Robert L. Wallace Republican nominee for the legislature writes The News about his Denver visit. He says locals seek cash from visitors amid high hotel prices and convention fuss. He notes Bryanites struggle to sustain enthusiasm as western trip yields mixed opinions on Bryan’s candidacy.

Robert L. Wallace Denver Nebraska Kansas Bryan

Old Timers Day Invite Receives Civil War Pastor Note

A letter from Rev. D. C. Osborne of Kalamazoo, formerly pastor of New Castle’s First M. E. Church, expresses regrets at missing the August 20 Old Timers picnic. Osborne led troops in 1861, held Sunday Diamond meetings with front-line telegram updates, and closes with spiritual wishes for a reunion under life’s trees at the throne.

New Wilmington Cascade Park Presbyterian J. J. Ashenhurst Columbus J. 8. DuShane D. C. Osborne M. E Osborne Kalamazoo Mich Enon Valley Enon J. S. Dushane New Castle South Rose Street Kalamazoo, Mich

William Jennings Bryan Not Here But Log Rollers Arrive

Log rollers from twenty Woodmen camps will gather at the park on July 15 for an event. Wm. J. Bryan will not attend.

Wm. J. Bryan

Spring Suits Cut Half Price In Latest Styles

Consumers are offered half price on spring suits featuring light colors and striped patterns. The sale highlights new cuts and materials suitable for summer wear with emphasis on fashion and value.

Separate Coats One Lot Half Price Sale

Separate coats for ladies offered at half price and a separate lot of children’s coats also priced at half. Limited quantities available and items may be viewed in the sale area.

Skirt Racks Offer Bargain Prices in Plain Colors and Stripes

A sale features Panama or serge skirts in plain colors and stripes at special prices of 3.90, with Walking Skirts originally 9.50 to 10 now 4.90. The racks present affordable options for stylish skirts at reduced rates.

Panama

Special Table Waists and Dresses at Half Price

Waists priced at 1.25 1.35 1.50 and 1.75 now 75 cents. White waists lace embroidered open front or back long or short sleeves. One lot waists one third off. Another lot half price. Wash coats and summer coat suits half price. Misses and children's wash dresses white or colored half price.

Wash Dresses on Half Price in One and Two Piece Styles

A sale offers wash dresses at half price, featuring both one piece and two piece outfits plus jumper effects offered at the same half price. Limited styles available.

Millinery Sale Cuts Prices on Spring Hats and Trimmed Hats

Retail ad notes half price on Spring Pattern hats and Spring Trimmed hats. Untrimmed hats priced 25 50 and 75 cents. Children hats offered at 25 and 50 cents. Children Mull hats 25 cents each.

Wash Goods Sale Slashes Prices at Window Display

Silk wash goods at 20c a yard, half price. Mousselines priced 25c, originally 35c to 50c. 20c wash goods cut to 12 1 2c. Two tables offer 8c and 10c per yard. See window display for details.

Bargain Textile Sale Highlights Wide Summer Fabrics

Bright textiles on sale feature light colored dress goods at 40c per yard, Mohairs Panamas and Mixed Suitings 85c, Black Voiles at 50c, Novelty Silks 38c, 36 inch Black Taffeta 90c. Kimonos 25c, ribbons 10c yard, Vallaces 10c, and suitcases 1.00 to 1.25. Linings 12 1/4 to 20¢ per yard.

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