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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
4
Special notice lists address and contact details for The News Company in New Castle Pennsylvania. Includes offices on Sycamore Street and Apple Way, phone numbers for editorial and business rooms, subscription rates, and payment processing instructions.
The piece reflects on former Councilman Tom Dickson and his clashes with city solicitor Gardner. It notes Dickson's influence in earlier councils, endorses wary, economical governance, and previews a campaign stressing honesty, efficiency, and a business administration. It also reports on Jack Young's recent jury verdict, highlighting legal nuance between assault and assault and battery.
A July 2 appearance in New Castle features a Liberty Bell replica guarded by a deputation of women suffragists who vow not to let men touch it. The bell will remain unrung until Pennsylvania grants equal suffrage to women, signaling protest against male dominance.
The author argues many men would riot without voice in government yet deny women voting while allowing undisciplined men to vote. The piece notes many anti suffragists are absent from domestic duties and asserts that women who work in the home are the ones pushing for the ballot. It ends with a prediction that women will win suffrage sooner or later.
An assessor reports 1 025 city residents in taxed businesses under an archaic system. The piece decries the tax as a hardship on merchants and industry, arguing consumers ultimately bear the cost. It criticizes Pennsylvania politicians for expanding taxes to fund party aims.
New York June 16 no steamers sailing today. Due to arrive today are Nairnshire and Delaware from London, Noordby and Ardgowan from London, Harlem from Havre, Saxon Monarch from London, Themistocles from Gibraltar, Canopic from Palermo, Borrovian from Genoa, Franklin from Havre, St Stephen from London, Hermine from Bordeaux, Rotterdam tank from Rotterdam, Europa from Naples.
North Highland Land Coa to Bessie P English Second ward 365 dollars. Theoressa J McNabb to Seth R Marshal Second ward 1 dollar. Rolla C McKee to Mrs Rose Marshall Second ward 21.70 dollars. Boyles Field Land Co to Ethel M Platt Second ward 14 dollars. Rebecca E Spence to Charles L Hughes Sixth ward 1 dollar. R Stiefel to Louis DeCarbo Ellwood City 4900 dollars. Presbytery of Shenango to Bell Memorial Presbyterian church Ellwood 1 dollar. Mary A Whiteman to Edmund Whiteman Fifth ward 1 dollar. Kate M Barron to Jennie J Bannon Ellwood 1200 dollars. Charles S Clark to Thomas F Morehead Second ward 300 dollars.
Samuel Baker of Denver avenue shows potential eye recovery after a serious left eye injury suffered Saturday. Attending physicians continue efforts to preserve sight.
The Y M C A Boys Orchestra will perform in the gymnasium tomorrow evening at eight o clock conducted by E F Kurtz Tickets are 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children Hear the boys in concert ad includes further details.
A collection of short light items notes on cheerful habits, temperance lectures, politics, pensions, patriotism, road days, and humorous quips. Includes remarks on Edwin F. Haworth, Billy Sunday, Gov Brumbaugh pension law, and social observations from everyday life.
A rambling collection of quaint notes, jokes, and local color items. Mentions Milwaukees saloons closing July 1 for war, travel talks about Wilmington and Paris, and playful quips about weather, drinks, and politics. Includes Bosko Harner accident and various rural musings.
A narrative depicts a white man insisting on southern cooking while mistreating a Black servant named Dinah. He praises Southern dishes, mocks others, and laments if a new servant brings northern cooking, revealing racial caricature and household tension.
The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Newell will hold a meeting next Tuesday evening to extend a formal call to Rev. Mr. Cratter at a salary of 1200 dollars. Officials expect his acceptance as the church has been pastorless since Dr. J L Grimm resigned this spring. His wife's relatives live in Sharon. Separately, the German patent office rejects about two thirds of its 45000 annual patent applications.
Mercantile Assessor Robert Barnes reported 1 025 mercantile assessments in the city subject to taxation. His bill for assessments was ordered paid with a commission of 25 cents per assessment. The figure indicates the scope of business activity required for city purposes.
The Men’s club of Fourth Presbyterian Church held its annual officer election on Tuesday night naming W. E. Perry as president Charles Bright as vice president J Lee Cooper as secretary and Jere Blucher as treasurer The group adjourned to plan a picnic for the last Tuesday night of the month.
A council appeal for a personal tax reduction for Rabbi S Shenson was referred to the board of revision. L K Hewitt sought exoneration from a mercantile assessment as a real estate agent. Police investigated stalled flowers theft on Shadyside Avenue and warned disorderly youths on Pollock Avenue and Pennsylvania avenues. A flag was stolen from Winternitz and McBride on East Washington Street. Traction engine owners Gibson and Brown agreed to repair the damaged East Side station sidewalk. A boarding house on Bridge Street prompted officers to urge settlement of a departing boarder’s bill. A dog bite incident on Bridge Street was settled with payment for medical care and dog euthanasia.
Final season concert of the Y M C A Boys Orchestra directed by Edward F. Kurtz will be held tomorrow night at eight in the Y M C A gym. The program features vocal and instrumental solos by Miss Margaret Sankey Mr I J Miller and Mr Loyal Carson with arrangements including Brahms Joachim and Cobb and Gamble pieces and the New Castle Symphony orchestra assisting with a large roster of performers.
Socialists opened their city campaign with a public square meeting last night. Mayor Tyler delivered the opening speech focusing on local issues and criticizing rival council members. An imported speaker, James Hollingsworth of Terre Haute, Ind., closed the program.
City taxes are being paid to City Treasurer C. C. Duff at about $2000 daily in small installments. No large tax assessments have been paid yet. The treasurer believes the steady, small payments indicate good conditions in the city.
Register and Recorder Eakin issued letters of administration or testamentary for several estates. Emma T. Gilmore received administration of W H Gilmore of NortheBaver township. John B McCoy was named administrator for Thomas McCoy of Plaingrove. Sarah T Kelley was named administrator for Elizabeth G Kelley of First ward. D C Hamilton was named administrator for M S Hamilton of Ellwood City. John Brinco was named administrator for Michael Utak of Sixth ward.
Edward W. Beadel, chairman of the board of trade executive committee, will represent the committee in a meeting of state boards of trade representatives in Allentown. The aim is to study methods to attract industries to different towns and to coordinate action so cities best located for specific industries gain advantages for all.
In the commonwealth case against Mary Buwoski charged with larceny by baillee the jury found her not guilty and placed costs on the prosecutrix. The case concerned ownership of household goods. The Lloyds of London issued a new form of insurance against appendicitis.
The article warns against using soap or shampoos on hair and recommends mulsified coconut oil as a pure, grease free cleanser. It claims the oil cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, leaves hair soft and shiny, and removes dust dirt and dandruff. It notes mulsified coconut oil is inexpensive and available at pharmacies.
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