Local Gazetteer notes on industry and public affairs
The News Company announces subscriptions and public notices from New Castle Pennsylvania. Items mention lumber interests scrutiny, Southsea Island fashion, Trenton moves to commissions government, Standard Oil stock trends, a Chicago licensing misstep, tin plate orders, New Castle plants summer operations, urban grass widening projects, street infrastructure debates, and Carrie Nation temperance impact.
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Tin Plate Muly
New Castle
Protect the Trees From Woolly Caterpillars Threat
The tussock moth eggs laid last fall in tree bark cracks hatch and small caterpillars begin defoliating leaves. They are hard to see but cause skeletonized foliage and widespread damage as they multiply, risking many trees losing their leaves and appearance in streets and squares.
Right to recover for lost baggage case in New York
The New York appellate division ruled on a lost baggage claim where Moncure Robinson paid fare for himself and a trunk on the New York Central from Mount Kisco to New York. The trunk disappeared and the company refused $550, arguing a tariff capped liability at 150.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
New York Supreme Court
Moncure Robinson
New York Central Railroad
Mount Kisco
New York City
Public Service Commission
Ruling Upholds Passenger’s Right to Money Against Implied Notice
The court sustains a demurrer to the defense plea, holding the plaintiff may recover the money. The passenger is not bound by small type notices on tickets or schedules unless they were called to his attention, as it is impractical for travelers to know imposed conditions.
Opposition to reciprocity in farming debate continues
Lawrence county farmers oppose the Canadian pact despite rising national support. The piece argues US wheat and wool would feel little impact, notes a Chicago poll showing broad approval, and accuses self styled farmer spokesmen of representing their own interests rather than farmers' views.
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Lawrence County
United States
Minneapolis
Senate
Congress
Chicago
West
Middle West
Washington
War Is Urged On Cigarettes In Ohio Convention
Resolutions condemning cigarets and urging an amendment to the state constitution prohibiting their sale in Ohio were adopted at the Ohio State Sunday school convention. The convention reaffirmed its stand against liquor and traffic and commended legislators who opposed local option repeal. Governor Harmon was condemned for signing the Sunday baseball bill.
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Dayton
Ohio
Harmon
Woman Evangelist to Preach Sunday at St Luke’s
Mrs W L Stout who held revival services in New Castle in winter 1908 will preach Sunday at St Luke's A M E Zion church with afternoon and evening services. Bethel A M E choir will provide music.
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W. L. Stout
New Castle
St. Luke’s A. M. E. Zion Church
Bethel A. M. E. Choir
Admiral Togo to Visit U S After Coronation Tour
Admiral Togo, currently in London for the coronation, will travel to the United States soon after the ceremonies and then embark on a nationwide tour of the country.
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Togo
London
United States
Hints and Hints Self-Defense and Oddities
A compilation of brief, humorous notes and assorted items. It includes a dramatic first person account of a shooting and trial, local gossip about Youngstown and surrounding towns, weather jabs, minor legal notices, social quips, and light society items. The tone is episodic and observational with scattered names and places.
Laughlin mill to restart 16 tin mills at Martins Ferry
Announcement in tinplate circles says 16 hot mills of the Laughlin plant in Martins Ferry will resume operations. The Shenango plant in Wheeling city will have ten mills down for several days due to a broken crank shaft. Many workers who had joined Shenango during Laughlin's downtime have moved back to Martins Ferry.
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Laughlin
Martins Ferry
Wheeling
Shenango
Sharpsville Names Principal and Staff for Next Year
Prof. Jordan, Grove City graduate, elected principal of Sharpsville High School at $85 monthly. Board re elected all 12 grade teachers. two vacate posts. Georgia Robison to St Louis and Blanche Squires to Akron. Grove City alumna Miss Smith named Latin teacher and Thiel College alumna Miss Riffer the German teacher.
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Jordan
Grove City College
Sharpsville
Georgia Robison
St. Louis
Blanche Squires
Akron
Miss Smith
Grove City
Young Teens Wed in City Marriage Notice
Elizabeth Peters aged 14 and Alexander Keyle, much older, were married by Alderman W Ranney last evening in his office. The girl wore modest dresses and appeared not to be more than 12. The couple are Russians and live in the southern end of town.
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Elizabeth Peters
Alexander Keyle
W. Ranney
Dressing Up La Boheme Sparks Dining Debate
A Toledo Blade item plays with a pun on La Boheme as readers discuss how different dressings alter pasta dishes, blending culture and humor in a light feature.
Evans to attend conclave in Milwaukee for Heptasophs
Philip S. Evans, city resident and local financier for the Improved Order of Heptasophs, departs this morning for Milwaukee where he will participate in the supreme conclave. He has long been prominently connected with the organization.
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Philip S. Evans
Milwaukee
Wis
Improved Order of Heptasophs
Party lines drawn in Butler County elections
In New Castile Squire John C. Dight of Mars Butler county Republican secretary said party lines have long been drawn in Butler elections. He noted towns and townships field full tickets and lines are as closely drawn for local offices as for burgess posts.
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New Castile
John C. Dight
Mars
Butler County
Republican County Committee
New Castle
Butler
Burgess
Oes
Pittsburg Parks May Lack Fourth of July Attractions
Pittsburg on June 10 reports that unless more funds reach Director Armstrong of the department of public works, some city parks will lack attractions for the Fourth of July celebration. Last year the department collected over $12,000, but this year funds are short as of now.
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Pittsburg
Armstrong
Department of Public Works
Carrie Nation 15 Called Home and Temperance Crusade
A historical profile recalls Carrie Nation born 1846 in Kentucky and her temperance transformation after her husband’s death. It covers her Kansas campaigns using a hatchet starting December 27 1900 in Wichita and continuing through early 1901 with saloon demolitions and public agitation.
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Carrie Nation
Hell
New Castle
Carrie Moore
Kentucky
Kansas
David Nation
Mt Jackson Notes On Local Residents Illness Guests
Mrs Jamison wife of Rev Jamison is ill with appendicitis. Joseph Lusk and daughter Ruth of Turtle Creek visit his mother Mrs Elizabeth Lusk. Mr and Mrs Roy McCowan and baby of Grove City are guests of Mr and Mrs James Dunnan.
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Joseph Lusk
Ruth
Turtle Creek
Elizabeth Lusk
Roy McCowan
Baby
Grove City
James Dunnan
County Election Candidates Announced
The News lists candidates for county level offices subject to the upcoming general primaries. The announcement names several contenders and outlines the election framework for the electorate.
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County
Lee
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