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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
New Castle News announces publication details and contact information. It lists editors, managers, and office phones, plus subscription rates and sale points. The notice instructs that checks and notices be addressed to The News Company in New Castle, Pa, not individuals.
Opinion holds Dominick Sainata killed an elderly man in cold blood after a trespass dispute. Jury convicts of second degree murder amid claims of malice and premeditation, with potential sentence near 20 years but likely reduced by good behavior.
The article discusses political strategy in choosing a vice presidential nominee. It highlights potential candidates from within the field and notes the shift away from strict geographical constraints. Senator DOL liver of Iowa is cited as a strong, broadly acceptable option with residential caliber appeal.
The piece argues Senator Dolliver would bolster the ticket with his solid platform backing Roosevelt administration policies. It praises his campaign skills, knowledge of public affairs, and longstanding support for progressive goals, urging his nomination to strengthen the party nationwide.
Thomas A. Edison describes a two year test with 100 men at Menlo Park on a four hour sleep schedule. The workers slept well in bed and remained alert, eating four meals daily, with his wife also adopting a five hour plan. He questions the need for longer sleep to restore the body.
Memorial exercises held by various city organizations on Sunday served as fitting tributes to departed friends and neighbors. The pieces of the event highlighted fraternity spirit as men paused from pleasure and business to honor those who have passed.
Thos W Phillips heads a Roosevelt movement as Taft fears first ballot renomination. Senator Bourne of Oregon backs Roosevelt and presses Phillips to meet. Taft managers hedge on votes while Emery shifts to Roosevelt policies, signaling a Roosevelt led drive before the convention.
The snippet collection mixes theater talk with quips on manners, finances, and politics. It mentions theatergoers seeking “a seat on the aisle” and cites varied vignettes from amusing misprints to social jests about liquor, railroads, and a forthcoming Chicago nomination.
Dr. Wiley of the state department of agriculture protests that the nation is not all rascals yet notes there are many unpunished rascals in Pennsylvania, underscoring concerns about enforcement and public accountability.
In the Muddy Creek field several wells show progress with oil. Strohecker and partners report a 15 barrel well on the Pres Myers farm now being cleaned out. George Warren on the Hutton farm and the Widow Myers Farm Cowden well also show oil, while Berea grit targets and a National Transit pump station are in place. Farther south the Lew Eicholtz and Irv Scott wells are progressing or awaiting developments.
The Croton Avenue Methodist church and Sunday school announce their annual picnic as part of Methodist day at the park. All arrangements are set, and special street cars will depart from the church at 10 oclock Friday morning.
A mix of local jests and peculiar notes fills the page. Anecdotes touch on marriage, a deadly county crime, fame versus money, odd habits, and a strawberry box with unusual size and quantity. Authorities and citizens are unsure what to make of it all.
Orders on United States Steel Company books and expected placements soon lead to a decision to start all plants at full capacity on Monday July 6. Repairs and work for resume are being rushed, with a hoped return to normal industrial conditions by the second week in July.
Harmony J O Stuart and daughter Marguerite of Pittsburg visited with H W Bamne and family. Dr and Mrs Snodgrass and others from Rochester visited the Knox family. The Harmony school board met and, after finalizing last year, sworn in new directors H W Bamne, H A Hallstein, and W C Latchaw. A tax levy and further business planned.
Dr Walter Walsh of Dundee Scotland will replace the regular prayer meeting with an 8 pm lecture at the First Presbyterian church. The talk, free to attend with an offering to cover expenses, may cover The Christian Church in War Versus War or The Worlds Obligation to the American Republic.
Sunday school at Simpson Methodist Episcopal held a Children Day with songs, recitations, and peppy performances. Participants included Maggie Masters Irma McAllen Fay McAllen Jane Jones Harold Williams Edna Stuart Mary Owens May Southern Walter Lavender and Rev Canby delivering prayers and a short address.
During Children's Day exercises at First Methodist Church pastor Dr. E. E. Higley baptized several children. Water for the rite was brought from the River Jordan in Palestine by Mr. and Mrs. Jere Bauman of Neshannock Avenue from their Holy Land trip.
Conneaut Lake and return on Thursday June 18 features a moonlight excursion. The train leaves New Castle at 5 30 p m. Tell your friends about it.
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