Local News Company Details and Subscriptions
Publined Every Evening Except Sunday by E NEWS COM PANY at Corner Sycamore Street and Appie Alley. Owners The News Company a partnership of Mrs. George BE Treadwell and Fred Rentz. Daily subscriptions 10c a week or $6 a year. weekly $1 per year. Daily by mail $3 a year. On sale at leading news stands. Correspondence solicited from all parts of the county. Notices address to THE NEWS COM ANY New Castle PA, not individuals.
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Raingsters in Control of State Convention
The Lawrence county Republican delegation faces a split over naming a candidate for state treasurer. Weingartner is pushed by anti-ring factions but faces organized Penrose backing for Cummings with Wes Andrews orchestrating the machine. Philadelphia figure John O. Sheatz emerges as a possible anti-ring choice, yet ring forces claim a western nomination emphasis.
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Burke Portrays Pittsburgh Politician in Harrisburg Convention
James Francis Burke is described as a leading if combative Republican figure at the state convention in Harrisburg. The write up likens him to Senator Dick and condemns his political stature, labeling him prominent yet blamed by many for the party's image and decline.
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Allegheny County
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Electric roads expand transit network statewide
Electric railway interests announce that with eminent domain extended to trolley lines work will begin within a year on 2,000 additional miles of electric roads. Electric lines and interurban rapid transit have spurred city growth and widened access, giving people better and prettier communities.
State sees 20000 miles of interurban electric lines urged
Proponents argue that healthier, more desirable homes and expanded business sections would follow. They claim 20000 miles of interurban electric lines should be built in the state within 12 months, asserting railroads oppose progress and delay prosperity. Electric lines would boost community improvement, increase steam rail receipts, raise freight, and ease operations.
Mayor Davis Faces Call for Higher Office After Council Win
In a tense post election scene Chauncey Davis and the Hainer and Wallace factions celebrate Davis’s council victory. They hint at a run for mayor and possibly governor unless voter turnout improves beyond what occurred in the First ward last election when Davis became a councilman.
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Davis Not Fit for Mayor Says City Residents
Chauncey Davis is popular among locals but critics contend he would not make the kind of mayor the city needs. The remarks reflect a view that Davis lacks the qualities demanded by voters and civic leaders.
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Davis
Hints and Dints From a Weathered Newspaper Page
A collection of light vignettes and opinions on weather, public figures, and daily life. Jokes about politicians, teachers, and clerical life mix with notes on bees interrupting a ball game in Cumberland and the health of tall people, alongside social tips and stray observations.
A Sure Preventive for Baldness
A prescription from a specialist of scalp disease promises to curb hair loss and dandruff. Mix Bay Rum four ounces, common salt one teaspoon, castor oil one teaspoon, compound quinol one ounce with a pint of water. Used early, it is claimed to stop hair loss and may cure baldness. ingredients are common household items or available from a chemist.
Expense of present court largely due to foreigners
A Lawrence County court term runs up costs largely from Italian cases especially Black Hand charges. Three-fourths of last year’s county expenses stem from foreign principals. Debates blame lowly hard work and high pay for foreigners, yet many contribute little if not property owners, while institutions bear their infirmities.
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Lawrence County
Dog Catcher Young Fails To Nab Collarless Dog
On Washington street this morning Dog Catcher Young tried to corral a fierce collarless dog as a protesting woman and a growing crowd watched. The animal fought, snapped, and fled the net, leaving the crowd sympathetic to dog and owner. The attempted capture drew cheers and jeers as the dog escaped.
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Murphy Asked for His Paper and Wants to Leave Town
Caught in a team dispute catcher Edward Murphy seeks release from New Castle after harsh town criticism. Murphy voiced disgust with the place and people following a report on team trouble, but manager Smith refused immediate release until Murphy is ready to depart.
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Union Men Say Furnaces Fire Workers Over Union
James McMahon, president of the blast furnace workers union, reports many new members are being discharged as operators suspect their allegiance. He says spies are employed to infiltrate plants, gauge union strength, and uncover meeting details. July 1 will reveal whether operators meet wage and eight hour demands.
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McMahon
Three Die As Dynamite Blasts Reddick Illinois
In Reddick Illinois a carload of dynamite detonated late yesterday causing three deaths and multiple injuries. The explosion shattered windows citywide and could be heard as far as Kankakee. Fire from the blast swept 16 oil cars. Dead are Fred W. Hatting of Reddick John Frazee and Danville, Illinois Austin Stockton of Danville. Injured include Hal Howell George Weiss John Follen Oscar Danforth Jacob Weimer Karl Nelson Henry Shelly Thomas Smith Noyd Funk and H A Lewis, all of Reddick.
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Catcher Murphy courted by Akron club by release from New Castle
Close friends say the popular catcher has been offered a contract with the Akron club if he secures his release from New Castle. The possibility drew surprise as fans resisted believing the tale until The News confirmed the details. Murphy has been treated like a prince during his stay in the city.
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Delegates Attend Convention of Western Pa Children's Aid
Mrs. Ford Kincaid and Mrs. A. D. Mornes travel to Indiana Pa for the Lawrence County Auxiliary annual meeting of the Western Pennsylvania branch of the Children's Aid Society. The society coordinates with authorities and juvenile courts to place homeless children and aid mothers. Lawrence County elected officers include President Mrs T W Phillips and Treasurer Mrs Ford Kincaid. Kincaid serves on the state executive board.
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Improvements in electric lighting at the National Electric Light Association
The Washington convention session discussed arc lamp lighting with G. E. Little of Pittsburg presenting on the magnetite electrode lamp. He noted metallic arcs burn at 65 to 75 volts while carbon arcs run at 80, allowing more lamps per circuit and longer electrode life, with carbon electrodes lasting about 150 hours and metallic oxide electrodes lasting longer.
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National Electric Light Association
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Pittsburg
Street car cases delayed as arguments not yet heard
Alderman Mayne has not yet heard the arguments in the Street car men cases for violating city ordinance. With attorneys engaged in court, arguments may be delayed for several days. The piece notes Raisuli the Moroccan bandit may appear as a footlight star due to novelty seekers in vaudeville.
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City argues over damages in Valencia case
The case of Antonio Valencia against the City of New Castle has been continued by another term. Valencia was awarded $5,000 for property taken in the new survey of the Neshannock creek line. The city seeks a new trial claiming the damages are excessive.
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Valencia
Neshannock Cresk
Great Excitement Sunday School Excursion to Conneaut Lake
A Sunday school excursion to Conneaut Lake is planned for June 8. Trains depart at 7:30 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. via Pennsylvania railroad. Open to all. Tickets priced 85 cents and 46 cents.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Meeting Notice for Carpenters on June 6
Vital business to be transacted at the meeting Thursday evening June 6. All carpenters are urged to attend. A. C. Lusk recording secretary and E. B. Rice president sign the notice. An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea at Wallace's Drug store promotes health and strength.
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A. C. Lusk
E. B. Rice
Wallace
Democratic state central committee to meet in Harrisburg
A special meeting of the State Central committee of the Democratic party will be held in Harrisburg on June 13 to set the date for the forthcoming State convention. The committee includes county chairmen from across the state with Lawrence county represented by chairman H. M. Good.
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Democratic Party
Harrisburg
Lawrence County
H. M. Good
Hearing Postponed as Key Witnesses Fail to Appear
The hearing of Samuel Mercer on a charge of assault and battery, brought by Wesley Allan before Alderman Mayne, was postponed until this evening due to the absence of material witnesses.
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Wesley Allan
Alderman Mayne
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