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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary listing shows names like Ray Rentz Gallant and positions such as president vice president and editor. Includes street corner at Sycamore and Apple Way with old telephone numbers Bell and Citizens.
The reorganized Board of Trade in New Castle should study hosting the Western Pennsylvania firemen's convention in 1917. Officials say the event would draw thousands of visitors for about a week, with net city gains outweighing costs, though local firemen showed little initial enthusiasm. The article urges investigation to seize potential economic benefits and to contrast with efforts to attract other conventions like the Eagles.
A terse Supreme Court ruling announced by Justice Holmes declares the Harrison Act provision punishing possession of habit forming drugs inoperative, challenging federal enforcement and signaling potential effects on the government’s control of narcotics.
Westminster College Holead staff members, undergraduates, publish a 16 page Booster Number full of current college news and features. The issue showcases their enterprise and covers commencement features in a manner worthy of an experienced newspaper man.
Regent Theatre shows Florence Lawrence in Elusive Isabelle. Star Theatre presents Virginia Pearson in Hypocrisy. Dome Theatre screens Mary Pickford in The Eternal Grind. Nixon Theatre features Lillian Lorraine in Should a Wife Forgive.
In Cleveland a Sunday game between the Indians and Griffmen drew scalpers, two were caught near the gates. President Jim Dunn intervened, calling a halt to warrants and jail penalties, urging the men to stop reselling tickets and praising his effort to popularize baseball in town.
A column humorously reflects on Henry’s job seek woes and small town politics. Jokes touch on a 1917 Eagles convention in New Castle, bootleg humor, taxes, elevators, and election banter, with local references and satirical quips.
A collage of small town musings from New Castle includes jokes about lawyers, politics, and streetcars. It notes protests over a flat wheeled wheel, mentions Sore Heads versus Swelled Heads, and comments on commerce and attire while tongue firmly in cheek.
A humorous June overview notes the month fuels brush league baseball with a $200 guarantee, fuels heat with no February parity, and sees many weddings. It jokes about clergy, gas prices, and government regulation while depicting June as long and hot with strained finances and festive vows.
Plans for the 30th anniversary of the Protected Home Circle set for August 9 at Buhl park Sharon. Supreme Treasurer W W Whitehead reports a flourishing condition with assets of 262625 dollars and recent death and disability claim disbursements of 9462 and 6550 respectively. Sharon leads in membership with 2727, followed by Southside Pittsburgh 1817 and New Castle 1729.
A quotation from the Louisville Courier Journal urges a wife to demand luxury while keeping her husband focused on work and denying him leisure. The exchange reflects gender norms and domestic expectations of the period.
Oyster Bay dispatch reports Col. Roosevelt will not attend the Chicago Republican convention invitation from ex Senator William P Jackson of Maryland. Hayes confirms Roosevelt will not go to Chicago though he may respond today. Roosevelt later thanks Jackson for the invitation in a telegram.
Harrisburg. The state workmen's compensation board sustains an award for James Smith against Pittsburg Coal Co. The injury occurred while lifting a coal car. The board rules the incident was an injury by accident in the course of employment, upholding the compensation award.
District Attorney Clyde V. Riley moved to discontinue embezzlement charges against John Bingle and C B Burns Wayne township officials, who were convicted of conspiracy over road funds. They recently paid a fine and costs in the conspiracy case, and the motion was granted as ends of justice were conserved.
Harrisburg June 8 Fire escape manufacturers are advised by Commissioner John Price Jackson that all plans submitted for approval must include plans of each floor to be protected. If the lower flight of steps is swinging it must be counter balanced at the rear by stationary weights not suspended on pulleys.
The Dome Theatre lists today's and tomorrow's showings with select screenings and ticket prices. Viewers can plan visits to latest releases and revival screenings at the venue.
Dr L O Phillips based in the St Cloud building offers treatment for tuberculosis in all forms and declares most cases curable. He also treats skin cancers goitre alcoholism and chronic diseases of men women and children with office hours from 10 to 2 and 7 40 to 8.
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