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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
8
Buffalo June 16 Mrs Joseph T Bowen a Chicago society woman told the national conference of charities and correction that American city police are seen as enemies by immigrant children who fear and try to outwit them.
In Wampum Pa June 16 1909 F L Gray urges Rev Thomas Tait to justify his school director vote to hire Miss McCready over Miss Davis accusing church and family influence in selections. He cites Miss Davis’s training at Slippery Rock Normal Grove City college and teaching background urging an explanation or public response.
Wisconsin Senator La Follette told United Press the tariff revision would raise prices above Dingley rates and called the plan a farce. He urged that most citizens do not grasp the actual law they would approve.
Attorneys W. S. Anderson and son of Youngstown prepared papers in a suit brought by George Gettings by his father, Robert W. Gettings, against the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company. George Gettings, about five years old, was run down by a car on Croton Avenue in this city on April 15. His left leg was cut off three inches below the knee. The suit seeks 35000 dollars in damages.
The Roundhead Regiment 100th Pennsylvania marks its 19th annual reunion today at Portersville hotel. Thirteen members with guests attend the gathering and share a noon dinner. Present: James Medard H Gill Joseph Craig W Smiley J D Wilson John and Joseph Marshall Adam Wimer William F M Kirer EB E Aiken and Fred Bauder.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled this morning that the new primary law is unconstitutional as a whole. The decision comes as the state experiences heightened scrutiny over election procedures. Justice positions and potential reforms were discussed in the ruling.
The W S P club members and their children enjoyed a nine o clock breakfast at the park. An elaborate menu was served and the morning featured park amusements. Clara Burkholder of Mt Pleasant attended as an out of town guest. Mrs Edward Taylor of West Washington Street travels to Pittsburg to visit sister in law Mrs Gallander for about a week and will return with her.
Swedish sanitarium proprietor Miss Augusta Ahlquist leaves Kurtz street this evening for New York to join friends and sail for a grand tour. She plans to visit her parents in Sweden and tour other countries of interest.
President Taft asks Congress to propose a constitutional amendment granting the federal government the power to levy an income tax without apportionment among the states. He also favors a two percent excise tax on net income of most corporations as part of the tariff bill, arguing it would raise substantial revenue and enable federal corporate supervision.
In Honolulu on June 16 the Hawaiian Japanese labor strike nears a crisis with 3,500 workers on strike. Planters press arrests to demoralize leaders while leaders vow that warships Aso and Sayo arriving June 26 will intimidate Americans and back the workers. The Zokiuki seikai appeals to Ambassador Takahira, alleging warrantless arrests, burglaries, and safes dynamited.
The trial of L Vere Laird regarding the death of Florence Elizabeth Carnes began in court today. Physicians from Zeleinople attended Mrs Carnes shortly before her death as witnesses. The Dr Blackwood cases are expected to be heard next.
Walter E. Miller of the Avenue Hotel and Hotel Men's Association cites a new system to notify members about temperate habits. He notes many liquor dealers are not in the association, including wholesalers and some retailers, complicating enforcement. He urges notifying the secretary who then informs all dealers to ensure a man is denied liquor.
The Home Guards of America in convention at Butler elected officers. District councilor is Mary Riddle of New Castle. Also named were secretary Elizabeth Watt of McKeesport and supreme representatives H. G. Williams Hazelwood Charles Heffner Pittsburg the Rev C H Faust Butler and Sherman Stroup Swissvale.
Notice to interested parties that James E. Mooney applies to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Lawrence County for transfer of the license currently held by Joseph C. Henry. The court fixes June 21, 1909 at 10:00 am for a hearing at which parties may appear for or against the transfer. Co H Andrews Clerk. June 2 1909.
George Gildo was found guilty of aggravated assault and battery by a Beaver jury for shooting George To mace at a store near Ellwood City on March 27. The wound required hospital care at New Castle for nearly two months, with a partial verdict indicating provocation.
Listings show a $20.00 four room apartment with bath on Cunningham Street and a $12.00 six room unit on 26 Front Street. Inquiries directed to Quincy A. McBride at Citizens Bank block, Bell phone 285, Citizen 273.
A pretty wedding occurred this afternoon at 1 30 in the home of the bride Miss Mary Bevan of Lyndal street and Allan Schilstra a prominent railroad man were married by Rev W J John Attendants were Miss Winnie John and Clever John After a wedding dinner the couple will take a three weeks trip to Niagara Falls Syracuse and Roches ter and on return will settle on Home street The bride wore a white lingerie dress with a white hat trimmed with orange blossoms and carried roses Traveling she wore a gray costume The bride formerly worked in Euwer s store and is well known
John Kennedy of Portersville, formerly Ellwood City, underwent a Shenango Hospital operation Wednesday morning for necrosis of the law. He is expected to leave the hospital soon.
A list of individuals including Allen Schilstren and Mary Bevan from New Castle, John C. Thomas of MecKeesport, Bessie Burns from New Castle, Charles H. Baird of Hillsville, and Oda I. Metz of Mt. Jackson appears. The fragmentary item suggests a notice or roster involving multiple towns and people without context.
The article estimates U S summer hotel values across regions: White Mountains and Vermont at 5 million, Massachusetts at 5 million, Catskills 3 million, Adirondacks 7 million, Connecticut 4 million, and New Jersey hotel properties exceed 50 million. This reflects the era's peak hospitality worth.
A group of friends surprised Miss Margaret Teets of Falls Street on Tuesday evening. Out of town guests included Miss Stella Cutler of Kane Miss Margaret Barclay of Elizabeth and Jefferson Cook of Youngstown.
A philosopher mocks dishonesty and notes a man who cheats himself by short changing customers at his own shop, highlighting self-deception in dishonest practices.
For the second time the Chicago Cubs will announce to the world their status as champion baseball players of the world this afternoon.
Jamaica ginger commands more than double the price of others and under favorable conditions an acre yields up to 4,000 pounds. In the last fiscal year Jamaica exported about 1,400,000 pounds of ginger.
President Taft convened a special meeting of cabinet lawyers to draft his forthcoming message to Congress on taxing corporate earnings. The session focused on proposals to levy taxes on the next earnings of corporations.
A witty saying notes that many women prefer small feet to a deep acquaintance with the classics. The quip reflects social humor of gender and education in earlier era writings.
Andrew Cromie, a key state witness in the Jacob Kuhn case, pleaded nolle contendre to similar charges against himself. The action comes during ongoing legal proceedings and marks a pivot in theケース.
Gold Wright medals authorized by the last congress were delivered today to General Allen, chief signal officer of the army, by the director of the mint, honoring Orville and Wilbur Wright, the aeroplane men.
A lighthearted newspaper note debates what should happen to trepers that vanish. Citizens joke about penalties and the fate of missing accessories while officials weigh practical remedies.
Three firemen were seriously hurt as a blaze at dawn destroyed the Peninsula Mill and Screw and Michigan Stamping plants in Detroit. Property damage is estimated at 150000 dollars.
A major fire devastated the Hardman Peck & Co piano factory in New York, a five story plant that produced pianos. The blaze required four alarms, causing extensive damage to the buildings and goods. No casualties are reported in the summary text.
Letters testamentary granted to administrator for Robert Miller of Big Beaver township Lawrence County Pennsylvania. Debts should be settled promptly and claims presented for payment. Executor Almatrim Beatty New Galilee Pa R F D No 1 Attorney F T Kurtz June 9 16 23 80jy7
In re estate of Thomas W Campbell late of New Castle Pa deceased letters testamentary granted to Kittie Louise Campbell executrix Sciota New York all persons with claims against the estate are requested to file them promptly with Charles R Davis 16 North Mercer Street New Castle Pa
A local notice explains home delivery by mail with a ten cent weekly rate. It states arrangements must be made at The News offices and that no agent or carrier has authority to take orders, urging readers to arrange promptly.
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