Rapid transit growth and streetcar limits in cities
New Castle News notes rapid transit becomes vital for city life with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh planning elevated railways and New York and London building extensive underground systems. It critiques Philadelphia’s streetcars, rail choices, asphalt streets, and schedule limits, predicting "L" systems will spur iron industry growth despite wagon-wheel conflicts and busy rush hours.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
London
Union Traction Company
Washington
Summer Shutdown At Iron Mills Sparks City Optimism
The summer pause at iron mills is seen as a relief for exhausted workers. Heat slows tasks but boosts recovery, with fishing trips and Pan American exposition planned for leisure. Some business slowdown expected, yet productivity may improve after retooling. Seven heat prostrations in Pittsburg highlight dangers of extreme heat.
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Pittsburg
Unclear Note on Editorial Practices and Warnings
A cryptic remark suggests the Trust sheet may imitate prior editions to gain advantage. It warns against starting anything to avoid consequences such as leaving early or needing a family doctor.
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Ood
Reunion of a Chief Gazabon Sparks Local Echo
A report notes a clash over a reunion of a chief Gazabon figure at the community sheet. No violence or decisive outcome is recorded, but the event draws attention to local leadership and tradition.
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Ruth
Gaszabon
Douds Murder Trial Proceedings Continue With Testimony
Court recess after cross examination as Perry Douds accused faces a long session. Witnesses discuss letters dictated by Henry Muth, handwriting, and an iron believed to be a buggy spring. Defense plans character and handwriting experts, while Commonwealth nears closing arguments.
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Blevins
Will
Croton Avenue
Sanderson
Mr. Winternitz
Douds
Muth
St. Cloud
Mrs. Reno
Montgomery
E County
Judge Martin
Wallace
Winternitz
Commonwealth
Grievins
G A. R
Henry Muth
Mr. Akens
George W. McCracken
Giro
B. McDonald
Portersville
Mr. McCracken
Portersville Road
Perry Douds
Frank C. Douds
Hutton’s
Denver
Ralph
Ralph Douds
My. McConahy
Rleving
Vogt
A. Wallace
William FB. Douds
Sherif
Perry
L. W. Lutton
James Stevenson
David Dickey
Blevins Estate
Dickey
James M. “Martin
James M. Gardner
Near Union Depot Property Yields High Returns
Six percent investments are common but this sale offers twelve percent gross and about ten percent net. The property is a near city heart double dwelling with 10 rooms, tenants paying in advance, ensuring no vacancy. Street and number available on request. Clare P. Dushane.
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Union Depot
Clare P. Dushane
Receiver wins appeal in recovery of capital stock notes
Assessments levied on capital stock notes of Equitable Mutual Fire of New York were pursued by the receiver. N Wubbard Jr paid a $400 non note with $240 assessment, leading to a Court of Appeals judgment in favor of the receiver for $240 and costs. Remaining notes now face collection.
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Equitable Mutual
New York
N. Wubbard, Jr
Myr. Hubbard
Court of Appeals
United States
Wilmington Township School to Hire Music Teacher
School directors will employ a music teacher for the coming year, at least in the fall months and likely throughout the entire school term.
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Wilmington
Plate glass policy promises complete coverage for damages
An advertisement for The Philadelphia Casualty Company touts a plate glass policy offering full protection without rubber stamps and promises prompt replacement. It cites examples from gas blasts, cyclones, and wind storms, notes varying losses, and mentions W. G. Jinnter & Co as district agents offering private dwelling coverage at a reasonable premium.
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Philadelphia Casualty Company
Boston
St. Louis
Atlantic
Washington
Jane Grunge
W.G. Jtinnter & CO
Pistriet Agents
Duck and Linen Skirts Now For Sale In Varied Prices
Linen skirts ready to wear priced at 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.75. Duck skirts plain blue sold at 1.00. Blue polka dot trimmed skirts offered at 1.50.
Dress jackets and kimonos at modest prices
Ladies dressing jackets offered in lawn at 50 cents, batiste at 75 cents, and madras trimmed kimonos at 1 dollar. White lawn and fancy weave jackets priced 1 dollar and 25 cents each.
Eisteddfod Postponed Saddens Local Glee Club
Cynon Davis of South Mill street reported that the Atlantic City eisteddfod has been postponed for this season. The delay disappoints the city Glee Club which had secured $11 rail rates and invested in preparations for the event, affecting many members and expenses.
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Cynon Davis
South Mill Street
Atlantic City
Glee Club
Ward
Pennsylvanian Lines West Outing At Sandy Lake Park
Office employees staged an annual outing at Lake Side Park Sandy Lake with track and field events starting at 3 p m. The program includes 100 yard dash three legged race running high jump and running broad jump.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Lake Side Park
Sandy Lake
Seed's Plates and Lamps Offer Bargains in Hardware Sale
Seed's Plates lists 4x5 at 4714¢ and 5x7 at 80c with other sizes at proportional prices. Dark Room Lamps priced at 10c. Peddingham's Developers and Towers at 12c and labeled as the only supply house selling Peddingham's Universal Chemicals.
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Peddingham
Universal
Park attractions K Halls and contests draw crowd
The fair features 16 pound shot baseball throw boys and girls races boat race queen contests and both doubles and singles along with dancing bathing boating and the merry go round for the crowd. A farmer’s mishap injures S Gibson who was working on Walnut street when a thorn pierced his middle finger. A North Mercer street surgeon treated the wound. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for eczema saltrheum tetter and ivy poisoning with local drugstores named.
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DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Irred Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
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Paisley's Pharmacy
Washington Street
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Pittsburg and
Main Sts
NEW Castle News
Equitable Mutual Fire
Old Line Insurance
Brandon & Pat
Terson
Popular Price Dry Goods
Pittsburg ST
Gur
Brandon & Patterson’s
Batiste
Dimity
Madras
New Castle, PA
Penrsy
Lake Side
Charles T. Metzler
Gibson
Walnut Street
Mercer Street
Wigouns
Mgouns
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