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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

7

Tener Announces Pennsylvania State Legislation Progress

Governor Tener approves multiple bills in Harrisburg. Senate measures establish a state fire marshal and a seven member medical examiners bureau. House bills cover water powers public works horse breeding and animal cruelty investigations. Also regulates open seasons hunting and allows married women to convey real estate to husbands.

Harrisburg Tener Senate Department of Public Instruction Superintendent of Public Instruction State Health Commissioner State Medical Society State Homeopathic Medical Society Eclectic State Medical Society Prac Society For the Prevention of

Circus Grounds Granted for Children Playground Use

The president of the Grounds Association announced permission to use the Grant Street ground as a circus grounds. The location, across the Grant Street Bridge, offers ample space for static games and daytime playground sessions without interfering with other uses of the grounds.

Aie Y Grounds Association Grant Street Grant Street Bridge

Governor Tener to Speak at Moose Hall Dedication Carnival

Moose from across the state gather at Exposition hall in Pittsburg for a dedication carnival to inaugurate the new lodge home. Governor John K. Tener former Senator A J Beveridge and Congressmen A J Barchfeld and Stephen G Porter are slated speakers with M M Garland as master of ceremonies.

Exposition Hall Pittsburg Moose Lodge John K. Tener United States A. J. Beveridge A. J. Barchfeld Stephen G. Porter M. M. Garland

Giant Candidate Runs for Sheriff

H P Edwards of Parchman Mississippi campaigns for sheriff based on his size. He distributes a card listing his age height measurements hat collar waist and weight noting he eats and sleeps well and drinks water with no whiskey though keeping plenty for friends. Sunflower County is the target of his bid.

H. P. Edwards Parchman Miss Mississippi Sunflower County

Madero Receives Enthusiastic Welcome Across Mexico

Francisco J. Madero Jr. is hailed as savior and liberator as his train travels from Torreon to Seacateas and on to this city. Hundreds gather at each stop, cheering Viva Madero as crowds include the blind, lame and sick among the welcoming populace. Music greets the train in many towns, sometimes supplied by federals.

Seacateas Mex Francisco J. Madero, Jr Mexico Torreon San Pedero Madero Viva Madero

Youngstown Hotel Man Files Bankruptcy Petition

W Lawrence McGowan proprietor of the Hotel Savoy at Champion and Boardman streets has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 7529.51 and assets of 3348.25. Receiver A B Calvin named by Bankruptcy Referee S E Joshua will take charge and keep the hotel operating pending orders.

Youngstown W. Lawrence McGowan Savoy

Play author goes bankrupt

Los Angeles reports that L. Frank Baum author of The Wizard of Oz and a top light playwriter has declared bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing highlights financial strain on the prominent author and his theater ventures.

Los Angeles L. Frank Baum

New Wilmington High School Baccalaureate

Dr. R G Ferguson delivered the baccalaureate sermon for eight and twelve graduates at the Second United Presbyterian Church in New Wilmington. The 1911 commencement events begin with a senior class reception Thursday and a junior contest Friday, followed by a baccalaureate sermon by President R M Russell the next Sunday.

New Wilmington New Wilmington High School Second United Presbyterian Church R. G. Ferguson Ferguson Ieee R. M. Russell

New Wilmington High to Hold Commencement at Presbyterian Church

Commencement exercises for New Wilmington High will be held Thursday evening at the Presbyterian church. An excellent program has been prepared and will be presented.

New Wilmington High School Presbyterian Church

Grade 3 Pupils Plan Picnic at Pulaski Area

The third grade pupils will hold a school picnic on Tuesday likely at Pulaski. Tomorrow marks the last day of school at New Wilmington and other grades will observe the event in a proper manner.

Pulaski New Wilmington

New Overlook Sanitarium Near McKinley Heights Opens This Week

The new 25000 dollar Overlook sanitarium on McKinley Heights is nearing completion and ready for a busy opening during commencement week with facilities expected to accommodate many visitors.

McKinley Heights

Visitors and Local Events Stir New Wilmington

Chester Fulkman visits Utica. Prof and Mrs W W Troup tour New Castle. Paul Graham travels to Crafton on business. Edgar Sampson of Pittsburgh visits his home. Westminster teams both win and lose at Slippery Rock. Dick Mitchell returns from Michigan and the Great Lakes trip. Faculty senior baseball game set for this afternoon. James Williamson and family return to Pittsburgh. Miss Kate Elliott returns from Butler where she taught this winter. Delegates from New Wilmington churches go to the Wampum convention tomorrow. New Wilmington school board to elect teachers tomorrow evening. Bess Ferrer, formerly in Marion Alabama, returns to New Wilmington.

W. W. Troup New Castle Paul Graham Crafton Edgar Sampson Pittsburg Westminster Slippery Rock Dick Mitchell Michigan Great Lakes James Williamson Kate Elliott Butler New Wilmington Wampum Mises Bess Ferrer Marion Ala

Fine address by Mrs. M. J. Baldwin in county meeting

The second conference ahead of the state Sunday school convention met in the Y M C A with Mrs. M. J. Baldwin outlining elementary work plans. Miss Margaret Merriman and others served as coordinators and committee chairs were announced for decorations, Luncheon, reporting, and more.

M. J. Baldwin Margaret Merriman Harriet Leslie New Castle J. L. Stratton Baldwin Central Presbyterian Church Palawin Anna Perry D. R. Har W. C. Machem Frank Fischer Anna Cox J. B. Love Frank Woods Nancy Hice R. N. McBurney

West Side Beats Oak Street at Cascade Park 9 to 2

West Side scored a 9 to 2 victory over Oak Street at Cascade Park with Dewberry pitching and a bases loaded two bagger driving in three runs. In the afternoon St Mary’s defeated Central 18 to 3.

Cascade Park West Side Oak Street Dewberry Fanning St. Mary's Central

Jack White to Box Kilbane in Akron Bout and Summer Match

Chicago reports Jack White will meet Tommy Kilbane in Akron Ohio June 15 in a four round bout and has signed for another bout with Joe Man Dot at St Joseph Missouri July 2. White supporters claim White will prove superiority over Kilbane in the 15 round schedule.

Chicago Jack White Tommy Kilbane Akron Joe Mandot St. Joseph White Chicabev

Eight Thousand Seek Forgiveness at Billy Sunday Sermon

Erie crowds pack a large turnout as Rev. Billy Sunday asks all who wish forgiveness to rise. Nearly every attendee stood, marking the strongest audience response in his Erie visit, with thousands gathered for the climactic oratorical display reported by the Erie Dispatch.

Erie Billy Sunday Sunday Erie Dispatch

Mathematical mind claims 25 million bubbles per pound soap

A noted mathematical genius asserts that a pound of soap can yield 25 344 000 bubbles. The claim emphasizes high bubble count and invites practical testing despite lack of cited experiments.

Have the News Follow You on Your Vacation

An old notice urges readers to arrange home delivery of The News while on vacation in the United States or Canada. Readers are told to place orders at The News office for daily home delivery at the regular rate, for any duration from a few days to a month or more.

United States Canada S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Donnelly Moves to Jimmy Barton's Ohio State League Club

Ed Donnelly, ex Youngstown player and last season with Erie, leaves the Sailors to join Jimmy Barton’s Ohio State league club. Once with Youngstown he showed big league potential, but drops to a lower class league surprise many. He becomes the sixth former Youngstown O and P player on the Hamilton roster joining Barton, Decker, Keefe, Thomas, and Gilligan.

Ed Donnelly Youngstown Erie Sailors Jimmy Barton Donnelly Youngstown O Hamilton Pie Decker Andy Keefe Will Thomas Barney Gilligan

Youngstown, Phillies Tie In Rain Shortened League Game

Five thousand fans watched Youngstown and the Philadelphia Nationals play to a 2 to 2 five inning tie as rain halted the game. Rowan of Philadelphia allowed five Youngstown hits while Doc Moyer of Youngstown limited Philadelphia to three hits with six strikeouts. In the fourth inning both teams scored twice and Jack struck out the side in the second.

Youngstown Philadelphia Nationals Rowan New Castle Philadelphia Jack Doc Moyer Phillies

Auto Races Preparations Under Way at Hawthorne Track

Chicago June 5 final preparations for the big automobile races at Hawthorne track began with course being cleaned and drivers tuning cars tomorrow Entries close tonight for the Saturday and Sunday event drawing entries from local and regional competitors.

Chicago Hawthorne Track

New Castle Fans Wish for Wilhelm as Twirling Ace

New Castle fans regret not landing Lefty Wilhelm of last year for their roster. The Nocks are praised as the best twirlers in the O. and P. and Wilhelm is hailed as a top hurler, a move New Castle could use to gain advantage.

New Castle Wilhelm Liverpool Review

Johnson commits to 30000 dollar purse bout in England

Chicago reports boxer Jack Johnson will fight Bombardier Wells if a 30000 dollar purse is guaranteed. He speeds to New York to sail for a coronation trip and says he would take fights with Sam McVey or Joe Jeannette in Paris for enough money. He plans to return to America in August hoping a white challenger emerges.

Chicago Bombardier Wells Jack Johnson New York Sam McVey Joe Jeannette Paris America

Future greats set to tour Southern league for Murphy

Memphis June 5. James Murphy brother of the Cubs president leads a scouting tour of the Southern league. Murphy expects to select a left handed pitcher and will also evaluate outfielder Zimmerman of Atlanta, a Cubs option.

Memphis Tenn James Murphy Cubs Scout Murphy Zimmerman Atlanta

Sugden Leaves to Join Detroit Tigers Staff

Joe Sugden former catcher for the Pittsburg Pirates and manager of New Castle in the O P league will join the Detroit Tigers as a scout and assistant to Manager Jennings after aiding in spring training at Monroe Louisiana and becoming a favorite with the team.

Erie Joe Sugden Pittsburg Pirates New Castle Tigers Sugden Detroit Monroe Rende Jennings

Papke S Sullivan Set for England World Title Fight

New York June 5. Boxing fans focus on final arrangements for the first real world middleweight championship match in a generation. Billy Papke challenges Jim Sullivan of England for the title.

New York England Billy Papke Jim Sullivan

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Gov. Tener THE Citizens National Bank Corner Mill and Washington Sts D. Duff Scott Chiropractor Bleakley Block Col Jefferson and Washington Streets NEW Wilmington Notes Chester Fulkman Uti State Ris Kilbane Schloss Bros. & CO Papke VS. Sullivan
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