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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
10
New Wilmington Pennsylvania July 21 Dr G N Mealy suffered a quirky accident while seated in a drug store When rising he stiffened lost balance fell backward and struck his head a floor projection knocked him about four inches from the spine The doctor cannot explain the event and remained conscious throughout.
Washington reports on how matches symbolically propel civilization. Consul General Anderson notes in Rio de Janeiro that even remote interiors rely on matches, while many nations tax and regulate match production. Brazil alone yielded 202,041,000 boxes in 1907 generating about $1.22 million in tax revenue.
Columbus Ohio July 21 The Pennsylvania company increased the force of workmen at the Panhandle shops today by 200 men and the entire force is now working full time sixty hours a week The increase affects every Pennsylvania shop in the country The Panhandle force was raised from thirty to forty five hours three weeks ago after previously working thirty hours a week since last December
Rabin Khan and fresh shahs troops launched a surprise assault on Tabriz, recapturing the city from revolutionists after a heavy bombardment, according to an official communication received in St. Petersburg.
Joe Bordero was arrested at 5 o'clock Monday evening by Officer Spiers for allowing two goats to roam at large in the Fourth ward. At a hearing before Mayor Lusk he was assessed a fine of 2 dollars.
Fred F. Main of this city claims an electric typewriter replaces a girl by using perforated slips like a piano roll. He says the device matches or surpasses a human operator in speed and accuracy and already runs 15 machines in his workshop. The Cleveland exchange notes who will produce the perforated slips is not explained.
The Hague reports a practical confession of guilt by Dutch officers in the Acheen campaign. They defend killings as necessary against dangerous civilians. A cited case describes a Malay hamlet surprised at night with twenty or more women and children shot after capture, alongside numerous men.
Strikers hear that Rich mond was made foreman to replace Green and has been discharged. Three company officials from the east have been brought in to resume full operations. Workers hope a conference will settle disputes if the reports are correct.
Six masked men forced Clyde Sharp cashier of the First National Bank of Ada from his bed at pistol point to open the vault. Sharp triggered the fire alarm when opening the inner door, causing the robbers to flee with $6. A posse chases toward Lima, with capture hoped before night.
Taft writes Congressman Kennedy from Youngstown saying he is exerting full effort to ensure a great campaign opening in the state city. He emphasizes active involvement to boost support and momentum for the event.
Melville E. Ingalls former Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio president argues in Hot Springs that Wall Street wields more power than any U S president. He praises William J Bryan as radical yet predicts he would become a sober president, while Taft would pursue Roosevelt policies without triggering a market panic.
Members of Troop F reported to Colonel Miner then moved out toward Seminary ridge where they engaged the enemy about three miles out. Trooper Edmunds was captured and held prisoner after losing his ammunition and gun. Mor row lost his carbine but it was recovered by First Lieutenant Armstrong. Troop members conducted themselves with order under fire and received high compliments. Horse theft concerns arose and several troopers faced various deprivations or injuries. New Castle auto party arrived at camp with seven men reporting a pleasant trip.
Mont C. Winter of 121 East Washington street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Pittsburg. He lists liabilities of 8489.86 and assets of 8050.62 with unsecured claims totaling 20226.36 and rent due employees at 264.50. Assets include stock 5000, household goods 77, furniture and tools 2500, and open accounts 473.62. Creditors' meeting set for July 27 to adjust the affairs.
The German Protos car left St. Petersburg for Paris with $1000 prizes for leading in first to Chita and first to St. Petersburg. The American Thomas car’s fate remains uncertain after a long delay near Viatka and Nijni Novgorod, with Koppen reporting progress southward. Protos now favored to reach Paris first, though Thomas still has a 30 day concession.
The Methodists and United Presbyterians in Grove City broke ground Sunday for new church buildings costing about 70 000 dollars. St Elizabeths Catholic church at South Sharon began brickwork Monday with an estimated cost near 50 000 dollars, touted as a top Mercer county edifice.
A promotional blurb invites readers to travel by boat along the St Lawrence river through the 1000 Islands and Saguenay with full comforts. It urges planning a vacation and contacting H Foster Chaffee A G P A R O N Co Toronto for tickets or details.
Newark New Jersey July 21 Patrick Bradly astonished Newark hospital staff by donating a quart of his blood to his dying wife. She had hemorrhaged and lay insensible after last rites when he carried her to an operating table. His blood was transfused, her danger passed within an hour, and he left the hospital days later cured.
Fifteen thousand United States Rubber Company employees receive a wage boost of 15 to 25 percent reflected in bulletins posted in Boston Newark Trenton and Newton. The move follows a January time cut and is attributed to resumed business activity and improved trade conditions per John J. Watson Jr.
Rev G W Kincaid reports no inmate escaped from the Colored Industrial home at the Harbor bridge. James Davenport aged 12 was reported missing Monday afternoon and telephones are sent to locate the youth nationwide.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Eckert express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and passing of their son William Eckert.
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