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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1901

Page

8

Corset Styles Promise Ideal Figures For All

The newest and stylish corset effects occupy the forefront of fashion, claimed as unequalled in producing ideal figures and sure to please those who try them.

Bids Sought for City of New Castle School Bonds

Sealed bids are invited by the secretary until July 1 1901 for 40 funding bonds of the City of New Castle School District each 3500 denomination totaling 20000 dated August 101 with 20 year term optional after 10 years interest 1 percent per annum paid semi annually taxes except state tax. Board reserves right to reject all bids.

Until &R.om City of New Castle Board of

P and Tl E Railroad Announces Buffalo Excursion Tickets

Beginning June 1 the P and Tl E railroad offers daily Buffalo excursions with season tickets through October at 8.76, fifteen day tickets 7.30, ten day tickets 6.45, and weekly Tuesday specials at 4.30 not valid in Pullman cars on train No 17 leaving New Castle at 7:50 am and returning from Buffalo by 2 pm with return not later than midnight the Thursday after sale.

Buffalo Pullman New Castle

New Castle Forms Local Union of Federal Labor

In New Castle a local branch of the Federal Labor Union was organized to include laborers outside craft unions. About 1,200 noncraft workers are eligible, with officers elected led by President John O Rourke and Vice President Leonard Reed. A follow up meeting is planned as union ranks grow and workers are urged to join allied federations.

Knights of Labor New Castle Federal Labor Union Federal Union Grand Army Hall John O'Rourke Leonard Reed William Dufford M. McCurdy George Cluse John Travers W. H. Smiley Will Davis J. W. Slayton O'Rourke Hall American Federation of Labor

Man Charged In Missing House Incident At Taylor

Reuben Perkins reports his Taylor township house was missing after返回 from Claremont. Nathaniel Pritchard is jailed on a warrant after Perkins alleged theft of tools groceries and household goods. Pritchard posted bail awaiting later hearing.

Reuben Perkins Taylor Township Claremont Jerkins Nathaniel Pritchard Pritchard Robert 8. Breckenridge

Bank Stock Movements Driven by Brokers and Clique Activity

A financial writer notes that Pittsburgh banks and trust stocks rose mainly due to brokers and a broker clique rather than bankers. Several banks jumped 25 to 59 points while the closely held stock blocks helped propel gains. Last week saw the largest bank stock trading since the exchange began.

Pittsburg Exchange

Italian fires at Vulcan foundry worker after hat incident

James Woods a Vulcan foundry chipper and coworkers were watching an old hat on Moravia street when Woods kicked it into an Italian passerby. The Italian drew a revolver and fired at Woods, missing as Woods dodged the shot. The wounded man fled as police searched area for the shooter described as a medium Italian with thick moustache in dark suit.

James Woods Vulcan Foundry Moravia Vulcan Woods Horner Atkinson South Mill Street

Charles Johnston Dead Former New Castle resident

Death reported in Pittsburg this morning of Charles Johnston aged about 40 former ticket agent for the P and L E railroad in New Castle. He had been in failing health this past year and died among friends in Texas after spending winter in Sapphire New York. Three sisters Mrs Galbreath Franklin Mrs Plummer Moorhead and Miss Maud Johnston survive. Remains to be brought to New Castle for interment with funeral to be announced later.

Charles Johnston New Castle Pittsburg Johnston P. & L. E. Railroad Sapphire N. Y Texas Galbreath Franklin Plummer Moorhead Maud Johnston

Funeral services for David Phillips this Saturday

The funeral for David Phillips who was killed Wednesday when caught between two cars will be held Saturday afternoon from the parents' home on South Jefferson Street. Services begin at 3 o'clock with interment at Oak Park. Carriages from White's.

David Phillips South Jefferson Street Oak Park White

Varnish Makes Devoe Floor Paint Stand Out

Lawrence County Lumber quotes Devoe varnish floor paint at five pence more per quart. The brighter finish lasts twice as long as cheaper paints, boosting longevity for floor coatings.

Lawrence County Lumber Company

Almira Home Receives $2000 Appropriation Approval

The bill appropriating $2000 to the Almira Home passed the house Wednesday and awaits the Governor's signature. Grove City College also gets a $25000 appropriation, a welcome boon for the institution.

Almira Naliy Grove City College

Deaf cure donor funds institute in New York

A rich Indy cured of deafness and head noises by Dr Nicholson’s artificial drumaga gave $10,000 to his institute to aid deaf people unable to obtain the Far Drumg. Address 114,904-c Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York USA.

Indy Nicholson Nicholson Institute Eighth Avenue New York

Weekend Clothing Deals Notice at Union Clothing Co

Offer lists prices for items at Union Clothing Co. noting $12.00 and $15.00 items, $9.90 sale price for Saturday and Monday only. Encourages shoppers to see window display for details.

Lidia Union Clothing Coq

Notable Women Flourish in Science Politics Arts Across Nations

The article highlights Alma Frisbie’s appointment as regent at Wisconsin State University by Gov La Follette, along with profiles of prominent women. It notes Marie Rosebery's mother Duchess of Cleveland, Mme Sklowdowska Currie in Paris, Sophronisba Breckinridge’s trailblazing court admission, Pauline Vincent Mosby earning nursing credentials, and Sullivan's sanitary inspector role in Dublin. It also mentions Mrs. Briggs, Auburn, as owner of the electoral votes box used for McKinley Roosevelt.

Wisconsin la Follette Alma J. Frisbie Milwaukee Adam Tenn Paris Rosebery Duchess of Cleveland Germany Battle Abbey Lord Rosebery French Academy of Science Mme. Sklowdowska Currie Sophronisba W. C. P. Breckinridge Kentucky Court of Appeals Pauline Vincent Mosby John S. Mosby Maryland University Hospital Baltimore Mosby Sullivan Queen’s College Cork Ireland Pembroke County Dublin London National Health Society Chelsea Infirmary F. H. Briggs Auburn Frye McKinley Roosevelt Senate House Fry

Facts and Fancies From Around the World

The barometer falls about one inch per thousand feet of ascent. William Penn’s will in his handwriting recently sold in London for 1775 dollars. Sea temperature at a mile depth near the equator remains about four degrees above freezing. Chicago claims the world’s largest movable bridge, eight tracks wide with a 120 foot span. A Purus tribe in South America is spotted black and white, subsisting mainly on fish. Oculists report tales of vision errors and a bee mistaken for a blackberry by a customer seeking strong magnifiers.

William Penn London Chicago South America

Tales of buried riches and artful monuments

The report notes buried treasures near Angels Gate Genoa said to rival in value with Germany’s holdings. It mentions a Bergen Norway monument to Ole Bull by Stephen Sinding and a Cardiff electrician’s X ray tubes claimed to heal wounds and reveal bones on plates.

Taly Germany Angels Gate Genoa Ole Bull Stephen Sinding Bergen Norway Aa Dispatch Cardiff Smith New York Sun

Railway Rumbles and Rail Facts Across the World

Great Britain can build 2200 locomotives per year while Europe averages 4200. A large locomotive consumes over 100 gallons of oil annually for smooth operation. Building railroads in old Mexico faces mountains that hinder and raise costs. Dr. W Seward Webb, NY Central VP, traveled San Francisco to New York in 79 hours. The NY Central police report notes 2300 arrests on company premises, with 1700 sent to prison for one to six months.

Great Britain Europe Old Mexico W. Seward Webb New York Central & Hudson River Railroad San Francisco New York New York Central Railroad

Big Clearance Sale at Union Clothing Co

Union Clothing Co announces a clearance offering suits originally 12 and 15 dollars priced at 9.90. The sale runs Saturday and Monday only, prompting shoppers to rush for the bargain.

Also Mentioned on This Page

California Kennelly’s Red Cross Pillsbury’s Jf P. Kennelly Cash Grocer Bell Phone Washington St HEW Castle Electric Washington and Mill Sts New Castle Business College W. H. Biallary General Electrician Washiiston St Youngstown Wieck Block C. B. Zahniser Clendenin Block Citizens Walker IAG Spencer & Moore Pittsburg St Chas. A. McCready Tire Insurance New Labor Union A. F. of L Vulcan Employe Charles. Johnson Devoe P.O. Davidson Optician Washington Street F.C. DeWierr & Co Don't Misa Ft. It . Union Clothing CO Raane Hartman’s Crystal Zac Fairbanks Glendale York State P. E. Hartman Pittsburg Street
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