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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
4
Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE NEWS COMPANY New Castle Pa. Offices and editors listed with phone numbers. Subscriptions pricing shown. Notices request public interest correspondence and warn: checks and money orders should be sent to THE NEWS COMPANY, New Castle.
A mocked notice complains that railroads plan to add a further charge for Pullman car use. It ridicules the idea as a genius plot to anger travelers and provoke new rate legislation, while accusing corporations of lacking souls.
A speaker extols American inventors for creating safer cars and urges an automatic anti murder brake to halt a reckless driver before striking pedestrians or colliding with trains or bridges, likening to railroad automatic power cut devices.
A balloonist named Owens faced a perilous escape after the bag tore and the frame struck a chimney. He tied the rip cord to prevent gas loss, was lifted by wind toward the World Building, dumped sand to rise, then descended across Brooklyn before a fire crew rescued him as the gas was released.
Attention bricklayers a special meeting is called for Friday night in their hall W R Vaughn serves as secretary to conduct the business of the company and local union as announced.
A jumble of verses and news items spans cyclone warnings for Kansas with shelter advice and pasted notices on tariffs in New York. Readers learn of straw ticks itchy claims, journalism rests, and various opinions on politics, drink, and public life across multiple cities.
A party of fourteen Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad men spent Saturday night and Sunday at Chautauqua Institute New York. They arrived from Pittsburg on a 5 pm train and rode a special trolley to Chautauqua at 9 30. The group stayed at the Atheneum Hotel and toured the lake region by another special traction car totaling about 20 miles. Participants included Wyn B. Morris M. R. Hippelwhite D. W. Bowman J. J. Mc Ade J. H. Sterling C. H. Uline John J. Rock John R. Largent B FraZier A G Dunlap George W. Hamilton E Lawin George E Hop kins W J Kirk of various cities.
The New York Sun piece reviews Champ Clark’s optimistic view that a large Democratic win is possible if Republicans fracture. It compares past majorities 114 in 59th Congress to 55 in 60th and notes Clark’s shifting predictions with a mix of skepticism and partisan tone.
John Carr was charged with drunkenness disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons after police arrest last night. Sentence was suspended by the mayor this morning. John Payne was discharged after a hearing on disorderly conduct. Andy Quinn was given another chance on a complaint by John Fee. Will Miles and Ed Cotton failed to appear and lost their forfeit and were charged with disorderly conduct. Jack Young and L Augustine also failed to appear and forfeited.
A New York Press note observes a woman telling friends higher clothing costs to influence the average, then reports lower figures to her husband. The quip highlights social pretensions and gendered bargaining in domestic economics.
The trial hears ex sheriff Waddington recount strike troubles in New Castle including a July riot call, deputizing 30 men, only four arriving, and a mob at Moravia street near Shenango tin mill. Prosecution argues Free Press articles urged lawlessness while defense seeks indictment quashal.
The week showcases summer headwear in black white and combinations, with lace and embroidery for a bright seasonal look. Dresses feature lawn and dimity fabrics with dutch necks, tucks, pleated skirts, and embroidery accents priced from 2.75 to 6.50 dollars.
Attorney for the prosecution argued a June term notice was adequate for cases before the court while Brown Hamilton asserted the bill found by the grand jury violated the constitution. He cited Free Press material as seditious, calling it “abhorrent stuff.” The judge overruled the motion and officials pledged local Rooseveltian unity for Independence Day celebrations in New Castle.
Letter urges Theodore Roosevelt to visit New Castle Pennsylvania for Independence Day with a hopeful tone about honoring his public service. The writer recalls Roosevelt support in 1908 and notes Pittsburgh as another possible stop, mentioning the one hour train ride between the two cities.
Funeral services were held for John H. Henderson an old soldier and longtime city resident on Monday at the family home on John Street. Clergymen Rev G S W Phillips and Rev J L Stratton led the rites. He was interred at Oak Park cemetery with old soldier pallbearers Andrews Jackson Josephs Verner Pomeroy Onstott. Alexander Schwartz age 76 died at daughter Mrs Samuel Nuncan’s Bellevue home. He was born in Bavaria and came to Pittsburg 40 years ago. Survived by widow Mary and five children including William Andrew Schwartz of Trenton NJ Charles Schwartz of Pittsburg Mrs H White of New Castle Mrs George Heckel and Mrs Samuel Duncan of Bellevue.
Mr and Mrs Alfonso Trabuto of 59 Friendship Street mourn the deaths of their nine month old twin sons John and Ralph. John died Sunday and Ralph Monday morning at 11 o clock. Funeral services were held Monday at 5 o clock with Rev N A Sabbarese of the Italian M BE mission officiating. Interment followed at the city home.
An all day entertainment at Miss Blanche Martins Hillsville home honored Miss Ethel Ashmore a June 30 bride elect and Miss Laura Keagy whose marriage to J Norman Smith is upcoming this week. Evening club guests enjoyed a luncheon at noon and an informal social afternoon.
Ohio Music Co successors to H R Sankey will remodel at 18 West Washington Street corner square next week. Only three Sankey pianos remain and must be sold this week. The firm will offer new stock of pianos phonographs talking machines and records with flexible payment terms.
Dentists across the city will close their offices at 12 noon on Wednesdays during June July and August. This summer schedule change aims to give staff a midweek rest and streamline patient flow at participating clinics.
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