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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary block lists a corner by Water Street and Apple Way with reference to pastorial rooms. Mentions Bell 22, Citizens 22 CO and 176 to 66 figures, plus telegraph and cable services and an international news service. Names G Lindenstein Inc New York.
The piece discusses Italian and Austrian–German forces in the war, noting Italian hopes, Austrian veterans, and German strategy to trap foes. It cites potential battles near Trent and questions Italy's readiness after eleven months of preparation. It also covers James H. Maurer’s remarks in New Castle about civil service opposition by Reading’s volunteers.
The Brooklyn Times compiles a set of unusual statutes from states such as Minnesota Kansas Colorado Massachusetts Nebraska Texas Minnesota prohibiting frog catching and facial cosmetics Nebraska requiring National Guard road work Texas barring artillery at churches and barber tips listed along with other odd rules. The collection invites readers to compare with their own legislature and notes varied eccentricities across states.
Massachusetts passes a bill taxing bachelors five dollars per year while Illinois lawmakers set a fifty dollar rate. The piece questions how strictly these laws will be enforced and the fate of those who push them.
Brief notes show four arrests during Memorial Day actions as officers report the offenders believed alcohol was appropriate for the day. The mayor showed leniency toward the offenders this morning. An officer said vehicle license 124696 violated traffic rules at Mill and Washington and the driver refused to stop when signaled.
Mrs Jane McGivern reported to police last night a violent dog owned by George Moser of Carlisle Street, prompting a police inquiry into the incident.
Suspicious characters were reported last night in the vicinity of Grimes and Electric streets and also at Jefferson and North streets. No arrests were made.
Work is underway on the stone abutments of the new Grant street bridge. The east end abutment is well toward completion.
Rev W K Morgan, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Taren tum, will speak at the City Rescue Mission this evening.
Edwin Hileman sent a communication to council asking that the sidewalk work in front of his North Jefferson street property be delayed until a later date to avoid harming trees and bushes. Council referred the message to the committee of the whole.
Four large cases of paper towels were purchased this morning for the public comfort station to aid restrooms and general cleanliness.
The council heard that property owners along Wilmington Avenue must install sidewalks in front of their properties. Some comply with the ordinance, while others have not yet brought their properties up to code.
Dr H C Harper city bacteriologist visited the Pittsburg health department laboratory. John Jenna of 1014 Ashland avenue reported with scarlet fever and moved to municipal detention hospital. Pneumonia reported at 832 Croton avenue. Jack Young received 128 dollars for May dog catching, 123 canines killed. M J Scanlon won Liberty street grading bid at 334.40 dollars over Charles Staple 396 dollars. John J Walters appealed for tax exoneration. matter sent to board of revision.
Three city inspectors were named this morning by councilmen. Ned Sutton will inspect Hazel Croft Avenue, James Maher on O Brien Alley, and Mike Graham on Emerson Avenue.
A collage of domestic chores and social quips fills this item: hints of thorough cleaning from rugs to drapes, family tensions, and humorous vignettes about everyday life. It also notes a Battle Creek physician’s sudden golf course death and a festive push to honor Memorial Day with safety in mind.
Dialogue traces a child’s dream of being president and a family debate on leadership. The father jokes about duties and a mock cabinet while the mother teases appearance and governance, ending with a domestic cue to pay a debt.
Ocean News reports ships sailing today from New York including Rotterdam to Falmouth Rotterdam Dutch, and arrivals due Oscar II from Christiansand D Abruzzi and Sant Anna from Naples Eemdyke from Rotterdam Caroline from Havre Cliftonian from Palermo Cacique from Bordeaux Koursk from Hull Petrolite from Copenhagen Camina from Falmouth Samnager from Gdynia.
Ten theatre owners in New Castle asked city council to cut annual license fees from 50 to 25 dollars citing rising costs. Spokesman Louis Genkinger said taxes from city state and federal levels strain exhibitors and urged relief. Council referred the request to the committee of the whole for consideration.
Charlie and Mollie were close friends until a sharp change in their relation. Mollie played a mean trick that threatened Charlie with harm, testing their long standing bond and nerves in the street tale from our town.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a constitutional treatment that cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollar reward if it fails and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
A Men's Club meeting tonight at 8 at Fourth Presbyterian Church plans a reception for Rev. W. G. McConnell of Colorado. He is a former pastor and is stopping in the city after attending a Presbyterian synod meeting in New York City.
The council will accept bids for paving Phillips Place and Smithfield Street. Smithfield work will start after July 1 due to a newly constructed storm sewer.
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