Rapid transit as factor in city life note from New Castle
The New Castle News argues rapid transit grows in importance for cities. It cites Philadelphia Pittsburg New York and London building elevated and underground systems. It notes Union Traction in town and fixes problems from rail choice asphalt grooves to busy hour crowding and failed fast schedules.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
London
Union Traction Company
Washington
Douds murder trial witnesses cross examine case moves forward
Testimony in the Perry Douds murder case covers letters signed by Muth typed from dictation and handwriting doubts. Witnesses recall alibi details from January 8 1898 and describe a buggy spring object and a lodge upstairs, with defense challenging letters and handwriting. The court adjourns toward a likely jury verdict Tuesday or Wednesday as both sides prepare extensive testimony and witnesses.
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Croton Avenue
Sanderson
Mr. Winternitz
Douds
Muth
St. Cloud
Lawrence County
John Montgomery
Enoch Jones
Montgomery
Wallace
Winternitz
Commonwealth
Martin
McMichael
Hazen
Mr. Martin
Blevins
Henry Muth
George W. McCracken
Frank C. Douds
Denver
Ralph
Perry
L. W. Sutton
James Stevenson
David Dickey
Blevins Estate
Dickey
James M. “Martin
James M. Gardner
Music Teacher Hired by Wilmington Township School Board
Wilmington township school directors will employ a music teacher for the coming year at least during the fall months and likely through the entire session. The move follows routine staffing decisions as the district prepares for the new academic term.
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Wilmington Township
Summer shutdown of iron mills offers relief and rest
The article argues that a summer shutdown for iron mills would reduce heat strain on workers and help restore energy. It notes plans for fishing trips and visits during vacation, potential short term business slowdown, and cites heat prostrations in Pittsburgh to highlight dangers of continuous hot-weather work.
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Pittsburg
The Trust Sheet Imitates TM and Warns Against Action
The text suggests a warning about copying yesterday's News editions for advantage. It notes they probably control some things but not the right to untimely extras. It advises restraint to avoid trouble or needing medical care.
Unclear and Fragmented Local Note Recounts Reunion Rumor
A fragmented report mentions no truth to circulating rings and describes a reunion tied to a so called chief gasaboo of a trust sheet, with unclear details and no verifiable facts.
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Gasaboo
Property Near Union Depot Yields Ten Percent Net
Secure sale of a near city heart property offers twelve percent gross on invested funds or about ten percent net. The double dwelling has ten rooms with tenants who pay in advance, ensuring constant occupancy. Street and number available on request. Clare F P Dus hane.
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Union Depot
Clare FP
Dushane
Receiver wins in Court of Appeals over capital stock notes
The receiver of Equitable Mutual Fire of New York collects the assessment on capital stock notes. N Hubbard Jr gave a 400 note with 240 assessment. After a protracted dispute, the Court of Appeals ruled last week for 240 plus costs, enabling the receiver to press the remaining about one hundred notes. United States Review urges insurers to avoid cheap coverage and consider an Cd Line policy.
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Equitable Mutual
New York
N. Hubbard, Jr
Hubbard
Court of Appeals
United States
Plate Glass Insurance Policy From Philadelphia Casualty
A Philadelphia Casualty Company policy offers complete plate glass coverage without stamp duties. It covers cyclones, hail, wind storms, and explosions, with replacements guaranteed promptly. District agents Wd Hunter & Co promote this dwelling policy as a safeguard against varied glass losses in storms and accidents.
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Philadelphia Casualty Company
Boston
St. Louis
Atlantic Seabord
Washington
Hunter & CO
Buck linen skirts on sale with varied prices
Linen skirts ready to wear offered in Buck with prices 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.75. Duck skirts plain blue priced at 1.00. Blue polka dot skirts nicely trimmed priced at 1.50.
Dress Jackets and Kimonos Sale Prices
Ladies dressing jackets offered in lawn at 50 cents, Batiste trimmed with lace at 75 cents, and madras jackets and kimonos at 1.00. White lawn and fancy weave jackets priced at 1.25 each.
Eisteddfod Postponed Disappoints Local Glee Club
Cynon Davis of South Mill Street received a Friday letter announcing the Atlantic City eisteddfod has been postponed for the season. The decision disappoints the city Glee Club which had secured 11 railfare rates and many members have spent substantial sums to attend.
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Cynon Davis
South Mill Street
Atlantic City
Ward
Pennsylvania Lines West Outing At Sandy Lake
Office employees of the Pennsylvania Lines west of Thittsburg hold their annual outing at Lake Side Park Sandy Lake today. Track and field contests start at 3 p m featuring events such as 100 yard dash three legged race running high jump and running broad jump.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Thittsburg
Lake Side Park
Sandy Lake
Park Attractions and Local Mishap Reported
The text notes park amusements including 16-pound shot, baseball throw, boys and girls races, boat race, quiet contests and rides like the merry-go-round. It also describes S Gibson of Walnut Street injured by a thorn on Friday while farming and mentions local druggists selling DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve and various skin remedies.
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Washington Street
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Pittsburg and
Main Sts
NEW Castle News
Will
Geo. B. McDonald
Portersville
Mr. McCracken
Portersville Road
Perry Douds
Blegins
Ralph Douds
Ma. McConahy
Ferry Douds
R, A. Wallace
William F. Douds
Equitable Mutual Fire
Glare P. Dushane
Old Line Insurance
Brandon
PAT
Terson
Popular Price Dry Goods
Pittsburg ST
Brandon & Patterson
Batiste
Dimity
Madras
New Castle, PA
Lake Side
Peddingham
Universal
Charles T. Metzler
S. S. Gibson
Walnut Street
Mercer Street
DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Tred Tryde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
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