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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
8
New Castle Loan Co lists offices in Wallace Block rooms 204-206 on the second floor at the corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets, reachable by Bell phone 1046.
In a west Pearson Street explosion, Jake Cunti's sheds to the south of Division and Taylor streets blew apart spilling $1,200 worth of finished bombs and fireworks. Cunti, his wife, and two children were injured. Mrs. Cunti faces severe burns and possible amputation, while the couple’s other child was harmed but recovering. Neighbors reported shattered windows, burning debris, and a scene of chaos as fire teams fought fires and authorities examined unexploded devices.
The article extols American medicinal plants, claiming cures for digestion liver and heart ailments. It notes Dr. Pierce offers a free book and asserts his alcohol free medicines use native root extracts.
Robert Finney, general superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio, visited New Castle with staff, inspecting B and O property in the area. Ohio ticket sales rise after a new rule requiring pretrain ticket purchase. Union Pennsy telegraph officials met in Pittsburg to inspect the Telegraph system. Numerous railroad staff changes and injuries are noted across the region, including transfers, resignations, and a serious injury to Ed Wallace.
C V Perry formerly a car inspector for the Baltimore and Ohio and a Third ward resident moves to Carbondale Pennsylvania where he has secured a position with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad company.
To manage crowds during Old Home week in Youngstown, the police force will be increased to 200 officers. The move aims to ensure safety, crowd control, and smooth event operations throughout the celebrations.
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