Rapid transit growth shaping city life in New Castle
The city notes rapid transit rising in importance as major cities expand lines. Commentary blames council rail choices for slow progress and predicts more improvements with elevated and underground systems. It links transit growth to future profits in the iron industry and cites crowding on current streetcars during rush hours.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
London
Union Traction Company
Fina
Traction Company
Washington
Summer shutdown of iron mills boosts morale and health
The summer mill closure is welcomed by workers as heat and exhaustion ease. It allows rest, fishing trips, and visits, with promised recuperation and long-term productivity. Some business slowdown is possible, but overall the shutdown aids prosperity and reduces heat-related health risks.
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Pittsburg
Trust sheet aims at imitating past editions for gain
The narrator notes that the Trust sheet may imitate yesterday's News editions to gain advantage. They likely control some things but not the right to issue extras. Advice is given to avoid charting anything to prevent early return home or a visit to the family doctor.
Unclear OCR Fragment From Historic Page
Fragmentary text cites a reunion event and a garbled reference to a C G unit. no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable in the provided snippet.
Douds Case Deliberations Continue At County Court
Testimony centers on writing and letters tied to the Blevins murder inquiry. Witnesses describe dictation by Henry Muth, handwriting doubts, and alleged an anonymous letter sequence. Court schedules suggest a jury verdict possible Tuesday or Wednesday with numerous character and handwriting witnesses to follow.
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Blevins
G. A. RK
Henry Muth
Geo. B. McDonald
Portersville
Mr. McCracken
Portersville Road
Perry Douds
Douds
Frank C. Douds
Croton Avenue
Hutton's
Denver
Ralph
Mr. McConnahy
Perry
L. W. Sutton
James Stevenson
David Dickey
Blevins Estate
Hana
Dickey
James M. Martin
Wening
Commonwealth
Near Union Depot Property Promises High Returns
Six percent investments are common but this sale offers twelve percent gross on the invested amount or about ten percent net. The property is a well built ten room double dwelling two squares from Union depot with tenants paying in advance. It near the city center, unlikely to be vacant. Street and number available on request. Clare P. Dushane.
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Union Depot
Clare P. Dushane
Receiver collects on capital stock notes after Mutual Wire failure
The receiver of Equitable Mutual Wire of New York pursues assessments on capital stock notes. N Hubbard Jr paid 300 with 240 assessed. Hubbard won in the Court of Appeals, securing 240 plus costs, clearing the way for collection from about one hundred note givers.
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Equitable Mutual Wire of
New York
N. Hubbard, Jr
United States
Wilmington Township School Board Plans Fall Music Teacher Hire
The Wilmington township school directors will employ a music teacher for the coming year, at least during the fall months, and likely for the entire session.
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Wilmington Township
Plate Glass Policy Promises Full Coverage by Philadelphia Casualty
An advertisement-style note touts a plate glass policy from The Philadelphia Casualty Company that offers complete insurance without stamps and promises prompt replacement after breakage. It cites disasters like gas explosions and cyclones causing thousands in losses and promotes special rates for private dwellings via W. G. Hunter & Co. district agents.
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Philadelphia Casualty Company
Boston
St. Louis
Atlantic Sandard States
Washington
Whiladelphia Casualty Company
Duck and Linen Skirts In Various Styles And Prices
Linen skirts ready to wear priced at 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.75. Duck skirts plain blue offered at 1.00. Blue polka dot skirts nicely trimmed at 1.50.
Mohair Fabrics in Summer Line Attract Shoppers
A local shop lists mohair fabrics in black and color range for summer wear. Prices run from 50 cents to $1.25 a yard, drawing attention with a large display.
Dressing Jackets Offer Prices in Lawn Batiste and Madras
Ladies dressing jackets offered in lawn at 50c, batiste trimmed with lace at 75c, and kimonos plus fine madras jackets at 1.00 each. White lawn and fancy weave jackets priced at 1.25 each.
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Madras
Eisteddfod Postponed Frustrates 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 delay disappoints the local Glee Club which had secured $11 railroad rates and invested in plans for a large turnout.
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Cynon Davis
South Mill Street
Glee Club
Ward
Penny Men’s Outing at Lake Side Park
The officer employees of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg hold their annual outing at Lake Side park Sandy Lake today. Track and field contests start at 3 p.m. Events include 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 Dark Room Lamps Advertise Supplies
The notice lists Seed’s Plates 4x5 at 4744.¢ and 5x7 at 80c with proportionate prices for other sizes. Dark Room Lamps priced at 10c and Peddingham’s Developers and Towers at 12c. It claims to be the only supply house selling Peddingham’s Universal Chemicals.
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Peddingham
Universal Chemicals
Charles Z Metzler At The Bridge Park Event
A report mentions Charles Z Metzler at the bridge participating in events such as the 16 pound shot baseball throw boys and girls races boat race and queen contests along with dancing bathing boating and other park attractions drawing a crowd. A separate note describes S S Gibson of Walnut street injuring his middle finger on the farm and being treated by a North Mercer street surgeon. An advertising line promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and a list of local pharmacies.
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Washinngton’ Street
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Pittsburg and
Main Sts
NEW Castle News
Ervat
Uveg
Will
Wes
Sanderson
Wallace
Martin
Muth
St. Cloud
Lawrence County
John Montgomery
Enoch Jones
Montgomery
Mr. Winternitz
McMichael
Hazen
McConahy
William FF. Douds
Equitable Mutual Fire
Old Line Insurance
Brandon
Pat
Terson
Price Dry Goods Store
Pittsburg ST
Brandon & Patterson’s
Batiste
Dimity
Lake Side
Charles Z. Metzler
S. S. Gibson
Walnut Street
Mercer Street
DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Tred Wyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Oxford
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