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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
12
Specials show deep discounts on Dimity stripes and checks and Swiss fabrics with reductions from 15c to 19c. Dotted Swiss and Dimity checks drop to 12c to 18c. Embroidered Swiss and Silk Mull slide to 25c. Also on sale are nickel plated wire hangers for skirts and pants at 10c each with demonstrations.
William Kerr known as Scotty, a British trooper and Kansas City resident, rode with a relief party seeking Napoleon IV after the Zulu ambush that killed the prince. Kerr narrowly missed fame when time and fate intervened during the rescue effort. He later worked as a miner in Joplin, making a living digging zinc ore after a long digging career.
An excerpt cites warnings about get rich quick schemes in Wall Street racing, mines, oil, and real estate. It notes a New York employer who fired a valuable worker for gambling and quotes O S Marden on the danger of one sided bookmaker contracts and competence.
The line suggests a humorous take on timing and cleverness, contrasting two creatures to hint at practical outcomes. It presents a folk wisdom tone with playful wordplay.
Paris dispatch reports Princess De Sagan formerly Anna Gould will leave Paris and France to create a new social peerage in Germany. She offers her chateau Farias for 250000 dollars and plans to sell Bois de Boulogne castle residence and French investments to buy, or enlarge, the Sagan family estate across the German frontier and assume a leading social role.
Washington July 17 The volume of appropriations and new offices required by law to be published at session end has been completed for the first session of the Sixtieth Congress by chief clerks Thomas P. Cleaves and James C. Coutts. The summary shows a grand total of 1 008 397 543.56 with contracts for future public works totaling 49 443 750. The list includes two battleships, two colliers, ten destroyers and eight torpedo boats, plus armaments costing 25 700 000, Pearl Harbor station 2 100 000 and post offices nationwide. Contract liabilities compare to 67 934 349 for last session, a reduction of 18 490 599.
July 17 report from New Wilmington highlights Albert Johnston as a self taught oil painter of notable skill. Born in Scandinavia and naturalized, he has produced numerous works including Morning in Venice and marine scenes praised by peers. Johnston, long based in Jamestown New York, has painted up to sixty pictures in a day and sent two hundred to Liverpool with orders for a thousand more.
Pittsburg July 17. Charles W. Hamilton assistant district attorney of Allegheny County shot himself in the head as preparations were made for his removal to a hospital. His wife found him later and he died several hours later without regaining consciousness.
Berlin July 17 General Blume commissioned by Emperor William presented his report on the probable cost of another European war. He estimates a yearly cost of 16 billion dollars and that America would emerge as undisputed world leader. A Sunday school picnic of eight Central Presbyterian boys, chaperoned by Miss Lena Mayers, enjoyed a Harbor Bridge excursion with a launch ride and meals for about 14 guests.
A compliment to Mrs. William Ward of Wheeling and Mrs. Edward Woodrow of Trenton N J, Mrs J W Patterson of Highland Avenue entertained guests at a card party Wednesday evening with refreshments served.
Antone Oleson, who escaped from an asylum near Pittsburg, was captured in Youngstown yesterday. Local officials reported the arrest ended a brief manhunt and returned the inmate to custody.
An old German recipe claims to cure a condition with six drops Carbolic Acid, one dram Zotan, and 1-2 ounces ointment mixed by a druggist. Apply night and morning for relief and permanent cure, said to have cured thousands.
Cleveland July 17. Municipal Traction directors plan to implement a three cent fare with free transfers July 28 despite ongoing deficits for May and June. The move, experimental, may prompt the council to restore transfer charges or raise the straight ride fare if losses persist.
London July 18 The British Olympic association halted championships in Stadium and outside events amid protests over England’s scoring method. Captain W Jones cited unfairness as distant nations could not field teams for many minor events, while the American team most strongly opposed the system.
Lincoln July 17 W J Bryan Democratic candidate for president refuses to engage in controversy with W R Hearst, head of the Independence party. He will stand on the Denver platform and will not discuss matters outside it, regardless of who raises them.
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Houk Shaw street a son. Mrs J P Thorn Oakmont visiting sister Mrs Mary E Glass Walnut street. Mrs Margaret Thorn and two children Verona visiting Mr and Mrs Luther Maginnis Chestnut street. Mrs Lena Barr and family McKees Rocks visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Kane Chestnut street Thursday.
A group of girls from Wampum held a Thursday picnic at Sigle's grove. They enjoyed ball, croquet, and other amusements. Attendees included Mabel Graven, Blanche Riley, Nellie Brinner, Blanche Brinner, Minnie Gray, Ella Gray, Susie Gray, Bernice Kee of Pittsburg, Merle Curry of Ashtabula, Hazel Walker of Akron, and Tempa Coulter of New Castle.
The notice lists marriage licenses including Marcellina Fazzone of New Castle, Sofa Biasucci of New Castle, Elmer S. Emery of Youngstown, and Sallie G. Bartlett of Montgomery.
A group including Maccabees enjoyed dancing and socializing at a Tuesday picnic, with lively activity and camaraderie noted in the event.
Divorce action of Mrs. Frank Jay Gould proceeds toward resolution as the case returns to the supreme court motion calendar. Two Nova Scotia witnesses will testify about alleged breaches of marital vows during a 1906 yachting trip to Sidney British Columbia. Gould admits visiting Sidney with the party but claims he spent the time with Western Union manager Earle who will corroborate his account.
New Bedford hosted Mrs. J R Davidson from Grove City as a guest of her sister Mrs. M J Johnson. Mrs. O P Swisher from Oil City has returned after visiting Mrs. J N Ramsey. Mrs. Wright plans to return to California after visiting her sister Mrs. Edward Vale. Dr Toby and family, back from a western trip, stay with relatives in Poland and Middletown. Friends held a yard reunion for Flora Joslyn of Chicago who leaves Friday for home.
Fire believed to be from diary origin destroyed the Elk Tanning company plant in Everett. Mme Melba announced America will not hear the great singer this season. Ethel Wheeler, daughter of financier Everett P Wheeler, will become a missionary to China. Newport frowns as Carrie Nation prepares Prohibition convention remarks in Columbus and accuses Alice Roosevelt Longworth of smoking.
The village of Struthers approved a franchise giving a Youngstown company the right to supply gas to the town.
Fragments from a carload of powder exploded at the Northwestern Improvement company plant in Cle Elum Washington. Nine persons are dead and debris littered the area for a half mile. Firemen battled the blaze as authorities began investigations into the disaster.
The Swedish Singing Societies of America plan a picnic at Idora Park on August 11. The event invites members to gather for a day of music and fellowship at the(Idora Park venue).
Dorothy Dennis, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dennis of Mr Jackson, received serious bruises in a fall Friday around noon while playing with her father. Doctors report no broken bones, but injuries are painful.
C. V. Beatty of East Liverpool will probably receive the contract for building the Sharon post office as his bid is the lowest. Work will commence immediately.
At the American Vinerating Company plant in Hubbard yesterday Edward Calvin fell one story feet and sustained serious injuries.
The issue of mounting a mounted police unit is being hotly debated in Youngstown as citizens and officials weigh potential benefits and costs.
For sale on the John Showers farm along Edenburg and Pulaski road one mile and a half north of Edenburg. Call Bell phone 297 ring 2. 2816.
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