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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
12
A meeting of the county school directors is called to discuss school administration. Each director must attend and will be reimbursed travel expenses at three cents per mile from the school funds of his district.
A Chicago woman who placed a letter in a fire alarm box and alerted the fire department seeks to compose a warm note. The incident drew responders to the scene as authorities coordinated the response.
A peculiar treat labeled frozen taffy debuts at soda fountains, drawing curious chatter about its novelty. The remark hints at a metaphorical jab comparing the idea to a Boston couple sharing a kiss, reflecting playful social commentary.
Speculators push Grover Cleveland as a future president but two hurdles loom. He would be 68 in 1904 and would face age related doubts. The unwritten third term rule remains strong, unlikely to be suspended by the current generation.
The Post Office Department will operate as a practical business, abandoning the prior practice of notifying senators and representatives about postmaster salaries, clerical hires, or rent changes. Officials will handle matters independently, removing political influence and increasing autonomy for postmasters and assistants, a move praised nationwide.
The DC Court of Appeals reverses a lower court ruling on the Postmaster General’s discretionary power to classify mail for postage rates. The Mansfield Shield lauds the decision as vital for legitimate newspapers, ending the practice of nonnewspaper publications evading higher rates as second-class matter.
Senator Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts calls Roosevelt the most wonderful president of his time in a recent interview. He predicts Roosevelt’s nomination and re election by the Republicans and says the president’s administration is clean dignified and statesman like. The senator’s high regard mirrors public sentiment and foresees a political whirlwind.
The scandal leads to extensive dismissals as rural free delivery routes once approved under the Machen administration are re examined after a large deficit in the free delivery appropriation is found. The plan will undergo another inspection before final action is taken.
The act passed by the last legislature and signed by the governor on April 21 now requires each county superintendent to call annual procedures and coordinate statewide educational duties across districts. This establishes uniform oversight and timing for annual assessments and reporting.
In a six story brick building at 27 West Houston street the freight passenger elevator broke its cable on the fifth floor and plunged to the cellar. C B Worthley Worden Clark Co Emily Murphy 21 Joseph Connors 15 Max Leventhal 39 John Murphy injured elevator man arrested no reason given for the cable failure listed victims treated at St. Vincent's hospital with mixed injuries.
Stamford June 16 Citizen George Francis Train raved and tore at manuscripts and world wide correspondence when Health Officer Borden ordered them burned to halt smallpox spread. He protested, then sulked, has recovered from smallpox, but clothes burned and he refuses city suit. Doctor says he may send him to his daughter's home wrapped in sheets.
Father W. F. Miller of St. Joseph's church in Waukesha attacks open lace apparel low neck dresses and lace shirts waists calling it peek a boo dress. He denounces current female fashions scolding young women for light waists with open work during Mass at his parish.
Citizens nationwide hunt 1894 silver dollars issued 10000 mintage. In Lawrence County one bearer wins a free trip to the St. Louis exposition by depositing the coin with a bank and having the owner verified by authorities. About four hundred have been recovered, with collectors watching for the remaining eagle on the 104 dollar.
A local advertisement writes that K. DeWitt & Co. makes the genuine DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve touted to heal without a scar and to cure piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Sold by W Paisley’s Pharmacy New Castle Hutton’s Pharmacy New Castile Paisley’s Pharmacy Mahoningtown.
Impure humors clog the body causing pimples boils eczema fatigue and indigestion. The skin liver kidneys and other organs cannot manage them alone, leading to loss of appetite tiredness bilious turns and dull headaches.
An advertorial claim from Ina O Mus of Brow, Rumford Falls, Me says Hood's Sarsaparilla removed salt rheum from her hands, letting her work again. The testimonial asserts the product removes humors and strengthens the system.
Local officials in McKeesport have ordered telegraph offices to stay open until midnight. The rule aligns with franchise terms granted to Postal and Western Union, reflecting a push for extended hours in downtown commerce and communications services across the city.
Prominent U S senators and congressmen from Mississippi North Carolina Missouri and other states laud Peruna as an effective catarrh cure and general tonic. The notice cites over forty congressional endorsements and invites readers to request a free testimonials booklet and consult Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbia Ohio for gratis advice.
A new blast furnace and tile and brick works will be built near the existing Struthers operation. In York county Pennsylvania a tiny black bag with wings has infested much of the wheat, threatening a major crop shortage as the insect attacks kernels in their milk stage. At Waynesburg Cumberland Presbyterian church the pastor let the congregation stay seated as William Stoy and Miss Bila Core were married after the service, with a blush sparked by the hymn Oh Happy Day That Fixed My Choice.
Balance sheet and condition report for the First National Bank of Wampum Pennsylvania as of June 1905. Lists assets such as loans and discounts state bonds, reserve with the U S Treasury, due from banks and cash items, notes of other banks, and legal tender. liabilities include capital stock, profits, deposits, and time certificates. Includes sworn statement by cashier W H Grove and Justice of the Peace W M Martin.
The Mengel family reunion at Charles Hetchie’s farm in Rochester Township commemorated 50 years since the Mengel family first landed in this country. About one hundred descendants gathered including Margaret Gass Mary Schneider Elizabeth Ketchie Sophia Eckhart John Mengel Elias Mengel and many relatives from Rochester Pittsburg New Castle and Freedom. Dr J W F Moore a local physician died in an accidental fall at 1 o’clock while returning from visiting a patient. He was 37, a Mason Elk and Methodist, and was soon to wed Maude Sutton. funeral services were set for 8:30 Monday at the bride’s home.
Baltimore & Ohio announces July 3 and 4 excursion tickets to all local stations within 200 miles at one fare for round trip. Return valid until July 6, 1903. For details inquire at nearest B&O Ticket Agent or contact B N Austin Chicago General Passenger Agent.
Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis of Lee Massachusetts reports long indigestion and stomach trouble improved by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. She now can eat many things once avoided and recommends the remedy for stomach ailments, noting its effective relief. Sold by local outlets.
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