New Castle News Masthead and Contact Details
The notice lists officers including Peren G. Treadwell trustee president and vice president, with J. Rentz as secretary treasurer and M. Editor SS as city editor. Published every evening except Sunday at the corner of Sycamore Street and Apple Way. Subscription rates are 10 cents weekly and five dollars yearly by mail three dollars a year. Entered as second class matter in New Castle Pennsylvania.
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Sycamore Street
Apple Way
New Castle, Pa
Keeley urges honest methods in advertising at Baltimore convention
Chicago Tribune publisher James Keeley urged publishers to stop lying about circulation, likening deceit to a brass watch sold as gold. He argued for legal accountability, warned of penalties for perjury, and called for consistent honesty across publishers and advertisers.
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Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Baltimore
James Keeley
Chicago Tribune
Keeley
Supreme Court
Municipal reform advances with Clark bill for third class cities
The Clark bill for a commission form of government for third class cities awaits the governor. The measure aligns with efficient municipal administration. The committee of 100 shows a small unicameral Philadelphia council concentrates responsibility, reducing corruption risks as reform progresses despite lingering prejudice.
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Committee of 100
Philadelphia
Prominent Young Man Delivers Odd Load Through Mill Street
A well known young man in town was seen carrying a heavy bundle up Mill street on Sunday evening. He visited a home and set the bundle on the table causing astonishment before it was revealed as more than a wash. The contents were surprisingly large quantities of socks and linen from an orphans home.
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Mill Street
Remarkable Poke Episode Attracts Tin Plate Maker
A humorous tale unfolds as an unnamed tin plate official and others share poke a healthful purifying dish. A tin plate maker, curious about the recipe, questions the cook’s preparation and departs with a guarded poke recipe in his wallet. Developments awaited with some apprehension.
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American Tin Plate Co
Missionary Credits China Reform Amid Temple Converts
Dr. W. M. Hayes, a returned missionary from China, told reporters in New Castle that idol worship has diminished as temples are repurposed as police stations and schools. He noted China’s rapid political and social changes, sees a historic Christian opportunity, and plans to return to China this summer leaving July 9. He has served over 30 years and met the new Chinese president.
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China
W. M. Hayes
New Castle
Chinese Republic
United States
Hayes
Complaint Over Misfitting Custom Pants and Refusal to Pay
A customer writes to a local firm protesting a self measured order. He claims the pants do not fit and are not custom made, asks for guidance on returning or disputing a 4.50 bill, and accuses the seller of overcharging and poor quality. He notes his wife's opinion and threatens to act quickly.
Bee sting evidence marks end of school year
In New Castle a teacher prompted pupils to show summer’s arrival with short examples. One boy cited a bee sighting, while the next boaster claimed a sting the previous day proves summer has come, a humorous close to the term.
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New Castle
Johnnie
Treasury note preserved as relic by East Washington resident
George McCreary of East Washington Street possesses a $5 treasury note issued in 1862 dated March 10. The note, handed to him days ago, remains in good condition and is remarkable for lasting many decades. McCreary preserves it as a historical relic.
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George McCreary
East Washington Street
Treasury
McCreary
Noble Book Delights With Dear Friends
Ruskin notes a common book amuses yet a noble book yields deep companionship and loyal friends. The quotation contrasts ordinary reading with elevated literary value and lasting human bonds.
McCombs Accepts Ambassador Post to France
William F. McCombs, chairman of the National Democratic committee and Wilson campaign manager, has decided to accept the appointment as U S ambassador to France.
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William F. McCombs
National Democratic Committee
Wilson
U. S
France
Hats and Habits From a Springtime Column
A playful miscellany on hats, fashion, and daily life with quips about prophesied trends and humorous observations. The note hints at a hat buying steer, summer attire, health, and social scenes while wryly praising simple pleasures and common sense.
Suffragette Trial Attracts High Interest In London
London reporters note ongoing trial of six militant suffragette leaders and E A Clayton accused of mixing explosives for the W S P U. Outside Old Bailey a group cries God bless the memory of Emily Davison. Defendants include Harriet Kerr Agnes Lake Rachel Barrett Beatrice Saunders Annie Kennedy and Laura Lennox. Bail issues and bank inquires about the union's war chest are raised. Kitty Marcon and Clara Giveen, arrested for arson at Hurst Park, are remanded on $15 000 bail.
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National News Association
London
E. A. Clayton
Old Bailey Court
Emily Davison
Harriet Kerr
Agnes Lake
Rachel Barrett
Beatrice Saunders
Annie Kennedy
Laura Lennox
Kitty’’ Marcon
Clara E. Giveen
Hurst Park Race Course
Young Onion Season Echoes Through Daily Life
A column notes the season's quirks from tomato frosts to homegrown berries and odd opinions on marital "treatments." It jokes about misused fashion terms, foot fashion critiques, and U S missionary spending. It ends with mild approval of a bill limiting housing sale and rent signs perceived as clutter.
Doctor Announces Master’s Death After Nighttime Fever
In a dialogue set on a plantation, a doctor informs Pat that the master died this morning as the slave replies that yesterday evening’s fever was worse. The exchange captures a moment of loss and the social dynamics of the era.
International congress to address school health needs
Fifteen million U S school children are in need of medical attention as educators and scientists prepare to expose gaps in the nations efforts. The fourth International congress on school hygiene will meet in Buffalo in late August to discuss the present condition of child health and how little is being done to conserve it. Dr Thomas H Wood of Columbia University cites estimates showing large shares of children with spinal deformities hearing vision malnutrition enlarged tonsils adenoids and defective teeth among the defects affecting health.
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United States
Buffalo
Buffalo Congress
Thomas H. Wood
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Essence of a gentleman according to Galsworthy
The essay notes that a true gentleman shows the will to place himself in others' shoes, avoids forcing others into positions he would fear, and acts according to what he believes is right, regardless of others' opinions.
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John Galsworthy
Why Fingers and Toes Show Our Ancestral Hand Form
A Chicago Tribune piece explains finger length, nail use, and handedness through evolution and anatomy. It notes the five finger blueprint, how balance favors the middle finger, and that animals reflect similar patterns. It also discusses left versus right handed language skills and past trends promoting ambidexterity.
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Zoological Gardens
Chicago Tribune
Royal couple relocate to La Granja for awaited incident
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria leave Madrid for the estate La Granja, 400 miles away and at 4000 feet elevation. The royal pair, married in 1906, already have four children and await an interesting incident in their life.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
la Granja
Victoria
Water quality praised by city analyst amid health reports
City water samples analyzed this morning show excellent condition according to City Bateriology Dr. W. A. Womer. Two contagion cases reported to the board of health include Typhoid fever for Clyde McClain of 840 East Washington street and scarlet fever for Jos Koleptka of 121 Big Run street.
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W. A. Womer
Board of Health
Clyde McClain
East Washington Street
Jos. Koleptka
Big Run Street
Justine's Best Hour Reference Keeps Madame Guessing
A quirky quotation attributed to Pele Mele mocks bossy work ethics with a line about throwing plates to simulate constant labor. The snippet hints at workplace performance pressure and witty self aware humor.
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