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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

3

Fresh Goods Sale With Special Features Noted

Regular line items include many complete assortments while others may sell out at current prices. Follow the sale closely to catch the best opportunities on desirable reductions.

Winning the Children in Hillsville Law Campaign

County Detective Creighton G. Logan has launched an education based effort in Hillsville to curb Black Hand activities. He visits homes where children gather and uses small prizes for those who write their names in good English, building friendly ties and encouraging families to embrace lawful behavior through youthful enthusiasm and English language learning.

Creighton G. Logan HiIsville Logan Hillsville Hilsville

Loneliness Drives Winnipeg Manager to Pacific Island Death

Allen Reid, Anchor Investment Co. Winnipeg manager on Graham Island in the Charlotte group, killed himself citing loneliness as a disease. Isolated, with six month old mail and no English speakers, he wrote that he needed conversation and a Canadian snowstorm. A coroner's jury condemned cutting a man off from the rest of his kind.

Vancouver B. C mid-Pacific Allen Reid Anchor Winnipeg Reid Graham Island Charlotte Hugo Pacific

Pennsylvania Auto License Laws Draw Complaints Across States

A reader argues Pennsylvania license rules are harsh for visiting drivers and calls for interstate coordination. The piece notes touring autoists face fines before understanding local laws and suggests federal tax sharing or nationwide permits to ensure fair revenue and road improvements benefiting farmers and horses.

Pennsylvania Ohio New York

McCarthy Sues Morgan In Writ For Replevin Of Organ

Myrtle M. McCarthy files a writ in replevin against Susanna Morgan to recover an organ and stool valued at 100 dollars.

Myrtle M. McCarthy Susanna Morgan

Hints and Dints The Mark of Age

The poem contrasts aging and youth noting a man may be old or not by appearance and behavior. It highlights amid ads and modernism a man’s vanity while observing how public figures like Ohio politicians faced scrutiny from figures such as Joseph B Foraker. A closing adage warns that a clear conscience is valuable.

New York Press

Blackmail Trial Ends in Acquittal at Bow Street Court

Ten thousand supporters cheered as Robert Sievier was acquitted at Bow Street police court. The defendant faced accusations of attempting to blackmail J. P. Joel, heir to Barney Barnato, over defaming articles unless paid 25000 dollars. Joel had paid the sum and filed suit. Sievier, a racehorse owner and bookmaker, claimed the dealings were a legitimate loan.

United Press London Bow Street Veidit J Robert Stevier J. BP Joel Barney Barnato Sievier Winning Post Stevier

Bill Bryan on Electoral College and Taft speech

The Buffalo Evening News notes Bill Bryan argues it is never too late to graduate from the Electoral College. The piece mocks political doubles and mentions the author of Billy Bailey facing financial trouble while commenting on Taft's acceptance speech being larger than the public platform.

Bill Bryan Buffalo Evening News Billy Bailey Bryan Taft Publicap Steen

New Castle Champs Face Sailors After Clean Sweep Hope

The dispatch notes Champs failed to beat the Sailors and remain unbigved. It mentions Bryan funding the Commoner profits for the Democratic committee and forecasts on newspaper publishers' earnings affecting the male chicken market.

Bryan Democratic Campaign Committee

Republicans Plan Early County Republican Club Formation

Chairman Stevenson of the county committee will call a mass meeting to form a large Republican club. The goal is to organize before the Youngstown campaign opening so the club can attend in force. Young Republicans in the third precinct of the third ward will form a separate club, with other committees notifying of additional clubs before the Cascade park barbecue opening the campaign.

Stevenson Republican County Committee Youngstown Third Ward Cascade Park

Family Scouts Death by Own Action Theory

In Lebanon New Hampshire July 1 family members of Mrs Alma Burnett wife of Rev C B Burnett a Dexter Iowa clergyman dispute suicide theory. Her body was found with a bullet wound near the heart in a Montreal express dressing room. the weapon has not been located. Mrs Burnett reportedly suffered nervous low mood and had traveled initially with her husband and sister in law who left for Dexter Iowa with the body.

United Press Lebanon N. H Alma Burnett Burnett Dexter, Ja Montreal Express

Woman Attempts Self Destruction at Erie Station

A young well dressed woman attempted suicide at noon in the Erie passenger station in Cleveland Ohio. She was found unconscious and taken to a hospital. Detachable evidence shows she had waited around the station for over an hour before firing a pistol. Her identity was not yet established.

United Press Cleveland, O Erie

B and C Terminal Arrangements for Pittsburg

Under a giant railway deal the Baltimore and Ohio Erie and Wheeling and Lake Erie will share the Wabash passenger depot in Pittsburg as a joint terminal. Erie trains will serve the depot signaling an extension project from New Castle to Pittsburg and possibly ending a traffic agreement between Lake Erie and Erie. The B and O planned a new Pittsburg station at Smithfield and Water streets but costs may be avoided.

Pittsburg Baltimore & Ohio, Erie Wheeling & Lake Erie

Will Buy Trophy for Game Italian

London July 30 Matthew P Halpin manager of the American Olympic team announced he would raise funds to buy a trophy for Dorando the Italian runner who finished first but was disqualified for receiving assistance. Several checks have been sent and he expects to raise a sufficient sum to honor the Italian lad while John J Hayes received the official first place for America.

London Matthew P. Halpin America Dorando Halpin John J. Hayes

Preaches One Thing Practices Another in Wiley Diet Tale

Washington July 31. A columnist attacks Dr. Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry, citing his claimed dietary regimen to ward off heat disorders and contrasting it with Wiley dining on crab, steak, and ale. The piece notes Wiley’s bulletin urging summer prudence and a separate note on Mrs. Harry Fleming’s return from Pittsburgh and upcoming Cleveland visit.

Washington Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Agricultural Department Wiey

Pittsburg Autoist Arrested Here For Multiple Offenses

George Jones claiming Pittsburg origin was arrested Thursday evening by Officer Tidball on driving without lights speeding drunkenness and resisting an officer. He allegedly operated his auto on Washington Street with reckless disregard and fought police at arrest. He was fined $10 at a hearing before Mayor Luek.

George Jones Pittsburg Tidball Jones Washington Street Luek

Neshannock Falls Visitors And Illness Prompt Updates

The column notes Mr Munnell is recovering from illness at Neshannock Falls. It lists visitors and guests including Miss Hattie Eckles of New Wilmington and Miss Gertrude Clark of Pittsburg spending summer at the Falls. Other names appear: Mrs William Fry, Mrs Harry Fry, Pauline Clark of New Castle, J F Caldwell home guest Emma Campbell of the Pennsylvania College for Women.

Mr. Munnell McGowan Hattie Eckles New Wilmington Gertrude Clark Pittsburg Falls William Fry Harry Fry New Castle Pauline Clark W. A. Clark Willam Fry Hattie Merle Emma Campbell Pennsylvania College For Women J. F. Caldwell

Quips on Heat Crime and Roses in a Midyear Quip

A garbled set of witticisms links midsummer heat to long days and light fingers to crime. It notes dull razors losing temper and roses named blush ing from price pride while poking fun at exclusive area clubs and unemployment.

George Thompson Reported Seen In City

George Thompson of Pittsburg is reported as the subject of a gathering of friends in this city with speculation about his whereabouts and plans.

George Thompson Pittsburg

Mrs Patton Kennedy Camp at Park Avenue Hosts

Mrs. Robert Patton of Pulaski and Mrs. M J Kennedy of Spring Grove are guests of Mrs. W G Ayers of Park Avenue.

Robert Patton Pulaski M. J. Kennedy Spring Grove W. G. Ayers Park Avenue

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Omer News Company Sycamore Street Apple Alley the News Company George B. Treadwell Red L. Rents Fred L. Rentz Bert Wells Eoitor Bell Citizens Joseph B. Foraker Xhuich Ene Dr. Wiley Harry Fleming Cleveland Beecham’s Neshannock Falls Cs —V Patterson Stationery; CO
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