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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
4
Publication details for Every Evening Except Sunday and a local notice page. It lists telephones for editorial and mess office, subscription rates, sales at newsstands, and solicitation of correspondence from county readers. Also notes second class matter entry and advertising representative in New York City.
A referendum defeated a $200 000 municipal lighting bond amid praise for fiscal restraint and a shift away from demagogic leadership. The paper denounces socialism linked to local misrule, notes low voter turnout, and urges sane leadership for renewed growth and harmony in New Castle.
ROME June 4 Cardinal B Tuto, one of Pope Pius's closest advisers, is reported to be seriously ill with a religious mania. He has been taken to a monastery for constant medical observation.
A corporate neighbor fed eggs to a daily guard of fowls behind offices and a horse dined nearby. A resident thief secretly harvested eggs, later stopped by a $15 concrete wall. The worker joined the I W W while planning renewed hostilities over the eggs.
A dog chased a motorcycle on Washington Street last evening, delaying traffic for minutes. The motorcyclist stopped to deter the dog, and a chain reaction followed with a wagon, an auto, and a bread-basket truck halted to avoid collision. The dog wandered off with its canine prize as onlookers watched.
Highland U P church pastor Rev D Chalmers Fulton observed three high school couples arriving for a wedding scene then posted a cardboard sign reading Mar riages at Cut Rates Today above them. The couples, unaware of the setup, were startled when a bystander noticed the sign and the six youths vanished.
Nellie, young daughter of a Highland avenue resident, longs for white rubber soled shoes like the fashionable styles for girls. After persistent urging, her father buys white canvas tennis shoes instead, which Nellie proudly wears though not as she hoped, inspiring envy among peers.
An Eastside merchant reports guinea pigs or cavies becoming common as household pets in New Castle. He notes they are harmless and easy to care for, eating most things and being playful. The dealer says he once sold a pair and never expects to sell another to that buyer, as cavies breed rapidly creating many offspring.
A terse, humorous column riffs on human eccentricities and public life. It pokes fun at bond issues, politicians, boasted egos, and everyday follies, citing New Castle, Penrose, floods, and a neighborly sense of irony. The piece reads as a light satire of civic talk and social foibles.
The teachers committee of the playground association elected local residents to head grounds opening July 7. Assigned managers include Prof. Edwin McCormick at South Mill street and Claude Sankey at Grant street with several others covering South Jefferson Oak street Lincoln and Garfield and more. Supervisor Bailey plans expansion. an explosion news reports the old mansion was shaken during a fire.
Militant suffragists set fire to an unoccupied manor at Westwood in Trowbridge England causing estimated damage between 75 000 and 100 000. Police are investigating and no injuries were reported.
Overheated commentary brushes local politics as residents discuss a bond issue, a potential commission form of government, and the fate of Uncle Pike. Voters wary of expenditures question how money is spent while promoters boast the election cost was worth it.
A list of recent real estate transfers includes Hamilton A Wilkinson to Andrew Morgan in Eighth ward for 14.75 dollars and Jacob L Perong to Jacob Kuliga in Wayne for 700 dollars. Jemima Pene sells to J Howard McConnell in Slipperyrock for 1500 dollars with other transfers to Hillsville Neshannock Shenango Taylor and Shenango areas ranging from 1 to 2100 dollars.
A brief note observes that English is growing faster than any other language, expanding its use across regions and cultures. The piece highlights global adoption in education media business and communication.
Cincinnati June 4 Assistant Secretary of State J Howard Secrest testified in the trial of George B Cox ex political boss and six former Cincinnati Trust Co directors. They are charged with violations of state banking laws by cancelling a $352000 note signed by themselves to secure the bank. Secrest interpreted the banking law and notified the Cincinnati Trust Co as a state institution. Bank examiners followed.
Jubilee convention at Central Presbyterian Church details a moving picture machine demonstration for church and Sunday school. Wm G Junkin of Philadelphia will preside. event promises instruction and entertainment with reserved seats for children.
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