State Treasury Open to Grafters in Penrose Ring
Harrisburg dispatch reports a capitol investigating committee hearing shocking testimony on lax treasury methods. Former assistant cashier C. Dewey says it was impossible to tell if loot occurred. chief clerk Keim cites a $49 968.60 error from 1904 05 schedules. Auditor General witnesses admit limited auditing and prepayment of bills. The panel adjourned to reconvene Thursday.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Marrisburg
Snyder
Mathues
Capitol Investigating Committee
C. Dewey
The
Treasury
George ©. Keim
Department of Public Grounds and Buildings
Freeman C. Gerberich
Auditor General
Br. C. Dewey
Official Count of Primaries
The article reports official and unofficial primary returns with a comparison to The News and Herald figures. It notes one man counted counts quickly while others lingered, cites close results for Democratic delegates, and mentions pending Prohibition tallies and a legal contest over amended returns.
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News
Herald
News and Herald
News Herald
Eakin
Neff
Hutton
Needler
Jones
Martin
EMRE
J. R. Cox
A. Martin Graham
Porter
Andrew Marquis
Harry Good
P. S. Travers
Eereeeee
Coroner
John R. Cox
Harry Wilson
William Steen
H. Nye
Cox
A Daniels
Mail weighing to accompany New Castle post office duties
New Castle post office workers will weigh all incoming and outgoing mail next week. The process will require counting every letter and revenue, with a week of records to be sent to Washington. Local officials may receive assistants to handle the task.
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New Castle
Washington
Tal
Tle
Jealousy Triggers Shooting Case Before City Alderman
Bartolomeo Raziano faced felonious assault and battery charges brought by Mike Messina after a shooting that injured Messina and Raziano’s wife. Messina recovered in Hillsville jail custody as a key witness. Raziano claims no motive. he denied intent while the accused horse tied to a Clinton, Iowa firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartolomeo Raziano
Green
Mike Messina
Hillsviletalian
Viano
Messiana
Messina
Anbat
Raziano
Conference to be held in Washington on fisheries disputes
The Birmingham Post reports a Washington conference planned between the president and ambassadors over Canadian Pacific and Newfoundland fisheries issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Post
Washington
Newfoundland
Rev H Erwin Stafford Leaves New Castle for Fort Wayne
Rev H Erwin Stafford of North Cedar street, pastor at Third Christian church, travels to Fort Wayne Indiana for two Sundays of preaching. He was recently called to the church here and will deliver farewell sermons in New Castle on June 23. Rev Higgins of Michigan lectures as a candidate at the Third Christian church in the Seventh ward.
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H. Erwin Stafford
North Cedar Street
Third Christian Church
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Stafford
New Castle
Rev. Higgins
Michigan
Seventh Ward
Sheriff’s Trouble With Two Lunatics
Sheriff J W Waddington faced a difficult trip with Vincenzo Costello and George Smith as they were taken to the Warren asylum with one attendant. Costello was picked up via the Allegheny county workhouse. Smith spat on Costello and the Italian retaliated in kind. In Oil City the sheriff had to stay overnight and left his charges in the city lockup.
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J. W. Waddington
Vincenzo Costello
George Smith
Warren Asylum
John Hoover
Allegheny County
Costello
Smith
Oil City
Connelly Pays Costs in Cover Case
Edward F. Connelly paid the costs totaling $28.52 at the prothonotary’s office Saturday morning. The action stemmed from the grand jury finding against Bank Examiner James M. Cover who was charged with divulging bank secrets and upon whom a true bill was not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Connelly
James M. Cover
Sparks From Chimney Fire Damages Rohrer Dwelling
Sparks from a chimney set fire to the old Rohrer dwelling at the corner of Short and Shenango streets Saturday morning. An alarm called the Central department. The loss was small.
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Rohrer
Short and
Shenango Streets
Central Department
If All The Energy Was Spent On Joyful Actions
A reflective line imagines a world improved if worry and complaint were redirected toward making others happy. The tone is wistful and humorous, revealing a hopeful view of communal cheer and kindness.
The Nation's Foundation Inspires Liberty and Equality
A brief statement emphasizes American patriotism as the core of liberty and the philosophy of equality, framing national identity around foundational values and civic ideals.
Best Doctors for the Ailing
A witty quote lists three physicians by title Doctor Diet Doctor Quiet and Doctor Merryman as the world’s best doctors. The line attributed to Swift playfully contrasts health and humor with medical sage guidance.
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Doctor Diet
Doctor Quiet
Doctor Merryman
Swift
Financial Genius Defined as Family and Wealth Balance
A financial genius is described as a man who can maintain both a family and wealth simultaneously. The notion emphasizes managing personal responsibilities alongside financial success.
Bone Cabin of Wyoming Wildlife Denizens
A zoologist proclaims the Wyoming bone cabin near Medicine Bow river the queerest house. Its foundations are built from fossil bones including dinosaurs jaws teeth and vertebrae. A Mexican sheep herder allegedly found a vast fossil bed and constructed the cabin from the bones.
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Wyoming
Medicine Bow River
Pennsylvania Capitol
America
Man's six sniffs of whisky baffle restaurant patrons
A downtown restaurant tale from the New York Times describes a man who sniffs a whisky bottle six times before returning it. Patrons joke about the ritual while the man finishes his meal in silence and leaves, with staff noting he swore off but keeps the habit for memories.
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New York Times
Going to the Dogs Phrase Explained in Historical Note
The London Chronicle explains the saying going to the dogs as likely referencing the fate of worn out horses doomed to slaughter. It contrasts with misreadings tied to gods or dice and cites Shakespeare and Scriptural allusions as less fitting interpretations.
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Bernard Vaughan
London Chronicle
Cremation grows in Great Britain with rising totals
Cremation in Great Britain is increasing, with 742 bodies in 1906 versus 604 in 1905. Notable crematories exist in Leicester, Hull, Leeds, Ilford, Bradford and Sheffield, run by municipalities or private companies. Each cremation takes about an hour and a half, leaves white ashes weighing four pounds, and costs about $25. the practice is now legally recognized but tightly guarded.
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Great Britain
Mahin
Nottingham
Leicester
Hull
Leeds
Ilford
Bradford
Sheffield
New Beeswax Substitute Found in Rafia Palm Leaves
Researchers report a substitute for beeswax from Madagascar rafia palm leaves. Dried leaves are beaten on a mat, boiled, and kneaded into small cakes. Experiments test its commercial value for bottling, phonograph cylinders, and other uses.
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Madagascar
Cat Eats the Canter and the Pianola in a Strange Tale
The cat boasts of eating a musician on the second floor while refusing other meals and naps behind the ear range. A professor argues that being early is not always better, citing mound builders as an example of a disadvantageous early position.
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Chicago Tribune
Real Estate Listings Highlight City Homes and Farms For Sale
A breadth of homes, lots, and farms offered with diverse prices from $9.50 to $8,100. Listings include six to nine room houses on Sankey Street, Spruce Street, Park Avenue, and Carlisle Street. a fifty acre farm near Youngstown car line. vacant lots citywide. and terms ranging from cash to easy installments. Several properties promise updates like hot water piping and gardens.
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Electric Street
Fifth Ward
W. c
Youngstown
Spruce Street
Sandy Lake
New Castle
Sankey Street
West Side
Madison Avenue
Fire Alarm Boxes Officially Listed in City
The News publishes a list of fire alarm boxes officially compiled by Fire Chief Connery. The list includes locations such as 8 Lawrence glass works, 12 Elm and Fall streets, 18 Shenango Valley hospital, 14 Jefferson and Grant streets, 15 South and Beaver streets, 16 North and Beaver streets, 17 Shenango and Bridge streets, 18 Grant avenue and Green street, 19 Jefferson near White, and others up to 75 Seventh ward engine house and 76 Elm street chain works.
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Connery
Lawrence Glass Works
Elm and
Fall Streets
Shenango Valley Hospital
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
Beaver Street
North
Beaver Streets
Shenango
Bridge Streets
Grant Avenue
Green Street
Jefferson
White
Mercer
Lincoln Avenue
Highland
Wallace Avenues
Neshannock Avenue
East Street
Washington and Mercer Streets
Central Station
Sheridan Avenues
Washington and Mill Streets
Pittsburg
Court Streets
Walnut Street
Croton Avenue
Vine Street
Oak and
Spruce Streets
G. W. Miller
Crawford
Court Street
East End
Home Streets
Long Avenue
Pollock
Long Avenues
Moravia St
Gardner Ave
Terrace
Hamilton
Electric
Washington St
Greenwood
Grant
Sampson Streets
New Castle Pottery
West Side Engine House
Shenango China Company
Mahoning Avenue
Tube
Orchard
Cedar Streets
Box Factory
Seventh Ward Engine House
Elm Street
Chain Works
Second Ave
Cherry St
Montgomery and
Lafayette Sts
Washington Street
Cochran Alley
Sausage Machine Drama in Modern Theater Critique
A biting critique likens contemporary drama to a sausage machine that grinds literature into dull, seasoned pulp. The piece argues the industry feeds the public low quality works to satisfy degenerate tastes and digestion.
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Isis
The Man Who Stops to Dissect His Pleasures
A mysterious figure in prose contemplates pleasure and restraint, suggesting that constant scrutiny of joys dulls a person’s happiness and questions whether restraint enhances meaning or erodes delight.
Financial Statement of Pennsylvania Company Dated May 21 1907
The document shows liabilities and capital details for a Pennsylvania company with figures: capital stock 300000, undivided profits 29768.08, deposits 521187.85, special deposits 625234.21, due to commonwealth 60000, dividends unpaid 20, and various trust fund amounts 176957.32 and 7209.51. E E McGill sworn as Treasurer on May 21 1907 before Notary J Clyde Gilfillan. Amounts reflect 1907 fiscal items and official attestations.
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Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
New Castle
East
Washington Street
Commonwealth
State of
Pennsylvania
Lawrence
I. E. E. McGill
E. EB. McGill
J. Clyde Gilfillan
P. L. Craig
G. W. Johnson
E. I. Phillips
NI Pere Co
Wales
County of
W. H. Grove
Notice of Administration for William E. Carl Estate
Letters of administration granted to Seth DeGarmo for the estate of William E. Carl late of New Castle Lawrence County. Creditors and claimants must present claims promptly. Attorney for the estate is J. W. Cunningham of Citizens National Bank block New Castle Pa. May 11 18 25 jun 18 15.
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William E. Carl
First Ward
City of
New Castle
Lawrence County
Seth DeGarmo
J. W. Cunningham
Citizens National Bank
Company Breeds Appetite
A talking woman explains how eating patterns differ with social exposure. She notes that working in a busy room drains her vitality, leaving her constantly hungry while being alone reduces appetite and costs, contrasting solitary life with meals tied to social routines.
Lodges Remark on Atoms and Electrons at Birmingham
Sir Oliver Lodge spoke at Birmingham University noting that 200 million atoms of matter could fit on an inch and a single atom would require about a hundred thousand electrons to equal its size, underscoring scale and structure in a lecture.
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Sir Oliver Lodge
Birmingham University
Sweet Lavender as Hedge Feature Through the Year
The plant is described as a hedge that remains attractive beyond flowering, its gray foliage providing a foil to bright flowers in summer. The piece notes the year round appeal and garden use enhancing color contrasts.
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Clinton, Ia
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John Coyne
Admiral Dewey
U. S
Hong Kong
Chicago
Emily
Iowa Children’s Home
Drake University
Cleveland Life Saving Crew
Hans Hanson
Erie
Santiago
Alexander Ayres
Lieutenant Ayres
West Point
Rev. Stafford
Connelly
New Yorker
Act
Arlington Avenue
Sankey and
North Streets
Sixth Ward
Holton Street
Park Avenue
Carlisle Street
Second Ward
North Hill
J. H. Sherritt
National Co-Operative Realty Company
Bell Phone
Mahoningtown, Pa
Vendome Hotel
Clows
St. Cloud Hotel
North Mill Street
Bell
Care News
Standard Wire Company
South Mill
L.” News
Treadwell News Company
Carnegie Steel Company
W. C. Stewart
Boyles Avenue
North Beaver Township
Mt. Jackson
W. S. Fullerton
Edenburg
Lotus & Co
Pittsburg Street
A. J. Drusechel
Enquire News Office
East Sutton Street
Cunningham Avenue
Mulberry Street
Daniels
Harlansburg Road
Cement Works
Russell Parke
Pensylvania
Caldwell
Neshannock Falls
Agnes
North Pine Street
Home Trust Company
Los
Jas. A. Chambers
Robt
A. McKinney
Marquis
Jas. Peebles
County Line Street
Eee
Fulkerson Block
Quest Street
Mercer Street
Jefferson Street
Bath
Grant Street
City Water
South Jeffrson Streets
Diamond
West Washington Street
H. G. Miller
Alex. Richardson
Bevan
South Mill Street
Thomas Bevan
Park
Pearson Street
Homestead
Neshaznock Avenue
North Liberty Modern
South Lafayette Street
Liberty Street
Sss
North Liberty Street
John Y. Sheehy
Belle Phone
H. S. Caldwell
Loan and Trust Company
Dean Block
P. M. B. & L. Association
C. W. Fenton
Mooney
J. Mooney
Jalitues St
E. C Fralick
E . ‘ Cpogare
An’ Meg
Lorain and
Haus Avenues
Haus Avenue
Haus and
Gates Avenue
Miller’s
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