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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
8
June 3 Youngstown reports judges urge new domestic court in Manning County to handle divorce cases. Proposals include heart to heart talks, attached officers to investigate facts, and guardianship powers over incorrigibles. Other speakers reference life aims and religious counsel.
Rev Pendleton likens Solomon to the world’s greatest university teaching theology philosophy moral education and music. He argues Solomon tested sensual pleasures found vanity in them and advises graduates to heed his example rather than seek worldly speed or fame.
The city board fixed the school collector’s salary at one percent for taxes before October 1 and five percent after. Duff settled with the board, reporting 1911 taxes collected at 175,022.22 with a total duplicate of 179,091.82 and commissions of 2,749.85. A new rule closes duplicates by May 15 to allow settlements by June 1, marking the first time separate men hold the school collector and city tax collector roles.
McGinnis and Smith, Pittsburg contractors, sought 200 for extras on the Eighth grade school heating remodel. Architect Eckles found no extras and questioned the reason for more money. The board referred the dispute to Eckles as the heating system again failed to satisfy.
The city treasurer mailed eight thousand postcards today to citizens for 1912 property tax assessments. Personal tax notices will follow in a few days, as taxes are now due and payable at the treasurer’s office in the city building.
The article explains the separation of the city treasurer and school collector roles under the new school code. It notes Mr. Phillips lost the Republican nomination for city treasurer to Mr. Duff, and a year earlier failed in a bid to become school treasurer. Proponents claim cost savings and reduced exonerations if Phillips handles both duties alone. Phillips, a West Grant Street real estate man, would be affected by the change.
The New Castle hospital faces crowded conditions and plans a substantial enlargement funded by a local committee. The scope depends on donations, with care provided regardless of creed or ability to pay. A special fundraising entertainment is planned for June 27 to boost support.
Americans entering Canada expecting superior government operated utilities find in Winnipeg that the Canadian government monopoly over public services does not meet the claims of efficiency or excellence.
Erie county commissioners tally the price of J M Andrews retrial for Emile Amann murder. The first trial cost about 12000 dollars and costs may double. Officials consider juror compensation for more than 100 panel members and note two courts operated in first three days.
Four arrests were made Saturday night or Sunday morning for drunk and disorderly conduct and refusing to go home. One offender was ordered to clean the lockup, one released on suspended sentence, and two discharged.
A 19th century note warns that rosin in soap to weigh fiddle bows damages fabrics and stains skin. It praises Easy Task Soap made from coconut oil borax naphtha and clean tallow for easier washing and no red hands. Five cent cake price.
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