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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
9
Evansville branch announces grand opening at a new location. The bank will be open for business starting Monday August 3 with hours posted and staff ready to assist customers.
F H Barriman argues in the Record Herald that transcontinental railroads threaten U S imports and exports with Orient Australia and New Zealand by abandoning trade to China Japan New Zealand and Australia on November 1 The piece notes subsidies missing from Congress and predicts heavy revenue losses for railroads and rapid decline of Oriental steamship lines plus a social item on Mrs Benjamin Beisel visiting Pittsburgh cousin.
The case of Ralph M Read secretary of the New Castle baseball club and T J McClusky special officer charged with assault and battery against Charles Kelly was postponed after County Detective Logan failed to appear. Alderman Morrison warned of contempt if no valid excuse is provided. The next hearing is set for Tuesday at 1 a m with Read to present new information against Kelty.
Rev. M. M. Rodgers pens a poem celebrating Plaingrove in Plain Grove township. The piece recalls the old church, school known as Iron-head, and community memories of youth, faith, and civic duty across generations, with reflections on war times and enduring hometown ties.
William J. Bryan accuses Taft of disliking the Chicago convention work and admiring the Democratic convention. He calls Taft uncharitable for not crediting Democratic reforms and plans a limited campaign, including speeches this fall and articles to educate voters. Bryan also reports campaign fund contributions and lists social guest Ada McFurston.
On the last day of the two day Italian celebration of the Lady of Mount Carmel crowds gathered in Lowellville July 31. The Lowellville K of P cornet band supplied music while fireworks lit the Poland hill brow for several thousand spectators. Streetcar service was congested for hours with visitors from Youngstown Struthers Hillsville Edenburg and New Castle.
Grand Master Hawley reports 80 percent of Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad switchmen voted for a strike. The grievance committee awaits President Truesdale's reply to a conference request aimed at a settlement before ordering action. Local switchmen deny ties to other federations beyond the AFL.
M. R. Nolan transfers property in the Seventh ward to Miles A. Shriver for $1. Joseph A. Rankin sells to Leroy Mec Kitrick in Hickory for $1. George T. Weingartner conveys to Anna M. Bergland of the Fourth ward for $562. Eva E. Beatty sells to Isaac T. Hearen in Hickory for $3 020.
Gus Eberhard a New York grocery clerk was indicted for first degree murder in the shooting and robbery of his aunt Mrs Ottillie Eberhard on a country road in Hackensack New Jersey. Trial set for September 14. Witnesses included Miss Eberhard and Chief Dunn who testified to the grand jury.
The National Guard payroll in camp at Gettysburg this year totaled 155239.89 dollars with the last brigade paid yesterday. Officials say it is the largest payroll for years and reflects extensive training and mobilization costs.
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