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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
A large group of packing cases and bundles filled with newspapers greeted the president during his White House visit. Reporters from New Orleans and other cities documented every stop, and the president plans to read the coverage to gauge accurate public reporting.
Governor Stony argues to abolish grade crossings in all municipalities except first and second class cities. The McKeesport Times notes the proposal includes McKeesport, which suffers from grade crossings. New Castle would gain little public benefit, offset by costs to corporations as details remain unclear.
A local appeal urges authorities to build overhead viaducts at Mill Street and the Gardner Avenue crossings to reduce delays and hazards. The writer argues the projects would ease rail and streetcar operations, improve city appearance, and speed traffic into and out of New Castle.
The article notes a shift from frame to brick and stone business blocks in New Castle, with architects planning handsome, convenient structures. It highlights a past overbuilding risk, a materials price spike in 1899 checking a boom, and predicts 1901 will bring more substantial construction, reflecting solid business conditions this summer.
The move to consolidate post offices under rural delivery will reduce county offices to six or seven. Volant, New Castle, New Wilmington, Pulaski, and Wood City will route mail for the area. Rural offices will close as business concentrates in larger towns, extending city privileges to countryside districts.
A Toledo police judge ruled a dog is not personal property until listed for taxation. The dog, owned by a Toledo woman, was sold by a finder to a second man and later a dispute led to a theft charge. The defendant was discharged when the court found the dog had not been listed for taxation.
The Courant-Guardian-Herod reports five spasmodic editions for Wednesday. The note hints at reconciling editions into a single stronger newspaper.
Local merchants in New Castle fear competition from a notorious street hustler who bets, dupes, and sells bunko wares on corners. Residents urge vigilance as authorities investigate the suspicious figure.
A terse reflection notes that even the bravest men fear the assassin and the Har, suggesting danger and caution in confronting peril. The line emphasizes universal human vulnerability to threats from hidden foes or hostile factions.
A survey of legal rulings covers takings along smallpox hospital proximity, police power to preserve milk, encroachment injunctions, railroad negligence in fatal incidents, stamp tax effects on mortgage, wife’s support rights amid misconduct, barber work not a Sunday necessity, street railway cross projections, party rights in primaries, union printing mandates, officer liability for unlawful arrest, due process in district attorney prosecutions, corporate receivership pay, and negligence presumptions in construction sites, all reflecting varied standards in American jurisprudence.
At a Youngstown Ohio meeting on June 11 the New Castle Oil & Gas company elected directors Ira S. Fulkerson J W Neff J B Thompson W J Hartzell C E Thomas A M Appel M R Coney and later named officers President A M Appel Vice President Ira S Fulkerson Secretary Treasurer J W Neff General Manager J R Coney The firm plans 30 to 40 wells this summer across Wood County Ohio with a single plant for all leases and expects solid stock sales and bright prospects with anticipated quarterly and yearly dividends after drilling progresses.
A Grove City correspondent notes the borough may meter all water users to base charges on actual usage. The council also weighs adding a penalty to accounts unpaid when due to deter late payments. Both steps aim to curb waste and ensure fair treatment of responsible consumers.
Miss Mary M. Lee is noted as the only feminine city editor in the country, serving the Titusville Herald since 1899 after earlier work on the Titusville World and Washington Times. She labors long hours, reads proofs, logs reports, and covers all stories except boxing, often going out late to gather material.
A letter from Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas describes eight years of asthma with severe attacks. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar with immediate relief during each episode and notes local pharmacy sources Paisley's Pharmacy Hutton's Pharmacy and Pittsburg Street stores.
Window advertisement for Union Clothing Co promotes $12.00 and $15.00 suits at $9.90 for Saturday and Monday. Mentions a doctor telling a patient cough incurable and endorses One Minute Cough Cure with multiple local pharmacy references. Norris Silver of North Stratford NH cited.
Linen skirts ready to wear priced at 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.75. Duck skirts plain blue at 1.00. Blue polka dot skirts nicely trimmed at 1.50.
Ladies garments offered in lawn and batiste with lace trim from 50 to 75 cents. Madras fabrics feature dress jackets and kimonos around 1.00 dollar. White lawns and fancy weaves priced at 1.25 dollars each.
A Cavernous brass cannon from Pekin, used in sieges on foreign legations, is described in detail by a Cleveland observer. The relic, about six feet long with a four inch muzzle, sits in Wade Park near the Western Reserve Historical Association, preserved despite centuries of wear. Maj. Web C. Hayes of Freeport donated it, with the gun dating back at least 300 years.
Changes of realty titles recorded Thursday include Samuel S Blaine and wife selling land in Perry township for $125 to David Blaine. Francis E Shaffer and others sell Perry township land to Samuel S Blaine for $100. Iva A Dout and others sell Third ward land to Thomas F Sampson for $500. Thomas Maitland and wife sell land in Neshannock township to C H Lee for $200.
The Water company continues its liberal promotion giving away one stop box and curb cock to prospective consumers at no charge. Apply and have city water connected before July 1 to take advantage of the deal.
Prov Benjamin Franklin Butts the musical director from Philadelphia plans to robe the choir in a move seen as radical by some churches. He arrived six weeks ago and seeks congregational approval while noting potential discussion in other denominations.
All $12 and $15 suits on sale for $9.90 this Saturday and Monday only. Don’t miss it at Union Clothing Co.
Lawrence County Lumber company announces Ab0tt offers DeVoe s Gloss Carriage Paint in ten colors ready for use. The paint provides a high gloss finish comparable to new coats.
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