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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

4

New Castle News Company Address and Contact Details

The notice lists publication info for THE NEWS COMPANY of New Castle Pennsylvania including office locations on Sycamore Street and Apple Alley, ownership by Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz, plus contact numbers and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. It also states checks and communications should be sent to the NEWS COMPANY not an individual.

THE News Company Sycamore Street Apple Alley the News Company George E. Treadwii Fred L. Rentz New Castle

Former President Castro in Haiti on unsteady stay

Former Venezuelan leader Castro arrives in Port au Prince amid unsettled talk of exile. Haiti hosts the high profile guest as logistical questions and political tensions surface.

Castro Venezuela Haiti

Chicago Council Plans Ordinance on Roller Towel Use

Chicago officials pursue a city ordinance banning the roller towel amid urban sanitation concerns. A Denver convention for farm women is announced for next fall, noting the central role of women in sustaining rural life and institutions.

Chicago Windy City Farm Women Denver

Richest Men Abandon Cars For Elegant Carriages

A satirical note on John D. Rockefeller and reporters, mentioning Jack Johnson and Hans Wagner, plus musings on convolvulus relatives and baked sweet convolvulus. It also references Dr. Aked leaving Rockefeller’s New York church for San Francisco due to higher pay and hoped health improvements.

John D. Rockefeller Jack Johnson Hans Wagner Mr. Rockefeller Dr. Aked New York Church San Francisco New York

Panama canal progress and impact cited by Uncle Sam

The piece extols the Panama Canal as two thirds complete and credits the U S government for beating all private rivals in construction. It claims the works have transformed a swamp into a healthy region, praising federal effort and efficiency.

Panama Canal Sam

United States Declares War on Great Britain Ninety Nine Years Ago

The piece recalls the 99th anniversary of the U S declaration of war against Britain Voices a jibe about Englishmen and asserts a view of English speakers as a unique race. The tone is satirical and combative with playful nationalist swagger.

United States Great Britain

Centralizing Our Prisons Plan Backed by Governor Tener

Harrisburg may house a single state prison with farm surroundings to centralize penal facilities. The Harrisburg Telegraph notes Governor Tener supports consolidation to protect convict health and reduce state costs, arguing traditional regional prisons worsen inmates.

Harrisburg Harrisburg Telegraph Tener

Tener to Stop Extravagance and Vetoes General Budget

Governor John K. Tener defends his fiscal policy by vetoing portions of the general appropriation bill, cutting proposed salary increases for state department members, arguing the vetoes curb extravagance and reflect prudent administration.

John K. Tener

Pennsylvania Governor Affirms Fiscal Prudence in Salary Review

The piece praises Edwin S. Stuart for resisting salary increases on Capitol Hill and endorses John Tener's independent stance. It argues state revenue does not justify larger expenditures now and favors paying only deserving officials, predicting increased popularity for the governor among Pennsylvanians prioritizing prudent spending over expanded payrolls.

Pennsylvania John Tener Edwin S. Stuart Commonwealth Capitol Hill

Letter from Toledo youth warns of New York dangers

A Toledo youth living in New York warns his hometown readers about the harsh realities of city life. He cites 1910 data showing eight of nine people rely on charity and one in four is buried at public expense, arguing many ambitious migrants end as paupers in a sinkhole that ruins lives and risks.

Toledo New York Toledo News- Bee Metropolis New York City Potter’s Field

Chewton Pushes For Independent School District

Report on Chewton residents seeking an independent district outlines boundaries from Shenango and Wayne townships to the Big Beaver river and Ingram Brothers property. The Chewton district formed in 1873 from Wayne township. under the new code, the act abolishing independent districts could end it.

First Pageent Shenango Wayne Township James Ferguson

Hints and Dints Object of Pity

A Chicago News column riffs on wealth and happiness, arguing money brings worries and empty life. The piece riffs on taxes, fashion, and public figures, with quips about revival meetings Cascade park and other contemporary social scenes.

Swamp Drainage Project Moves Toward Dam Feasibility

Progress reports indicate a $15,000 preliminary survey for a Shenango area Pymatuning swamp dam. Governor Tener signed the appropriation to study storing water as a large reservoir to regulate outflow in spring and keep Shenango and Beaver rivers at safer levels through summer.

Pymatuning Shenango Beaver R. L. Wallace John K. Tener Beaver Valleys

Colored Ward Sessions Over Elm Street Fracas

In the First ward police court this morning the colored community heard the Oak Street disturbance explain how George Witherspoon, badly bruised, claimed drunken amnesia after a fight last night near Elm Street and Lowellville. Robinson testified Witherspoon became unmanageable and was struck to defend himself. Witherspoon posted $5 for release.

Elm Street Lowellville George Witherspoon Witherspoon Robinson

Fishermen Reel 16 Pound Carp in Neshannock

Eward and William Knobloch caught a 16 pound carp at Leesburg station in the Neshannock stream Friday evening. The game fish provided strong sport and the pair also landed a fine string of bass.

Eward William Knobloch Neshannock Leesburg Station

Telegraphic Tabloids Highlight Odd Court and Social News

Scattered briefs from across the country report a Greek defendant avoiding forfeiture of bond in St Louis after a court issue. Chicago police faces heavy, often humorous, escort demands as citizens seek protection for women. A Michigan man is fined for sobbing loudly at a funeral. A baby is injured by a large game rooster in Chicago. A New York misfit fashion leads to a fine for disorderly conduct. A New Jersey libel suit involves church and memorial window plans. Charles Fallows engagement to actress Eda Bruna is announced. Gov Wilson rebukes the legal profession for its commercialism in Atlantic City. The czar of Russia gifts a cup to a Kansas crew after a baseball win over New Hampshire.

ST. Louis Samuel Panovipoulos Chicago McWeeny Pontiac Mich Isaiah Balard Mary Chase New York Lewis Gerken Paterson N. J Charles F. Brandt St. John’s Evangelical Eda Bruna Atlantic City Wilson New Jersey State Bar Association Cronstadt Russia Kansas New Hampshire

Box Car Fire on Pennsylvanian Siding

A box car on the Pennsylvania siding near Standard Steel Car works caught fire last night. The blaze grew lively until firemen arrived and extinguished it. The car was moved from the train and hauled to the crossing on Mahoning Avenue.

Pennsylvania Standard Steel Car Works Mahoning Avenue

Can Not Block Japanese Emigration to Philippines

Washington officials say the United States cannot stop Japanese immigration to the Philippines and the western hemisphere.Japan plans to send emigrants to Manila by steamer, raising concerns over free entry under existing law and potential influence on Brazil and other South American nations.

United Press Washington United States Japan Philippines Western Hemisphere Manila Tokio Brazil

Odd Fellows To Hold Annual Outing At Wayside Inn

The tenth annual outing of the I. O. O. F. Home association will be held at the Wayside Inn Grove City on July 20 the inn’s birth and donation day. A large attendance is expected from this city.

I. O. O. F. Home Association Wayside Inn Grove City

Congressman Powers Bans Hanging Women in Favor of Electrocution

Kentucky congressman Caleb Powers introduces a bill to replace executions of women with electrocution. The move follows the case of Mattie Lomax, a black woman on death row in Washington.

Caleb Powers Kentucky Mattie Lomax Washington

City Maintains Schools With $167190.51 Cost

A June 2 1911 city report lists fund balances including Building 582226.53 School 30571.89 Sinking 21915.07 and a breakdown of expenditures for repairs salaries fuel and contingent costs across districts such as High school and annex Lincoln and Garfield Terrace avenue and Mahoningtown with figures for night school books and salaries and notes that voluntary economy is more enduring than forced cuts.

Martin Gantz Maintenance City Highland Avenue Croton Avenue Lincoln and Garfield Terrace Avenue West Side Oak ‘Street Home Street Thaddeus Stevens

Engagement Announcement Delays Chicago Wedding Plan

Chicago papers report the engagement of Mar thines Takvam a Chicago cabinet maker to Miss Mathilde Bragham mer of Munich. Under German law the burgomaster cannot issue a marriage license until the engagement is publicly announced in both Munich and Chicago. The couple awaits copies of the Chicago notices in Munich and fears showing them locally.

United Press Chicago Marthines Takvam Mathilde Braghammer Munich Takvam Bavaria

Card of Thanks for Mahlon Clark Funeral Help

Mrs. Mahlon Clark thanks friends neighbors the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of Veterans for their kindness at her husband’s funeral.

Tin Mills To Resume at Chester Plant

The Chester West Virginia plant of American Sheet and Tinplate company, idle for six weeks, will resume in full next week. The revival follows temporary closure and signals return of production at the Tin Mills facility.

Chester W. Va American Sheet and Tinplate Company

Revival in Iron at Carnegie Youngstown Works

High open hearth furnaces at the Carnegie company Ohio works in Youngstown began today. The entire plant is to be idle next week. A large revival in iron business is predicted across the region.

Ohio Works Carnegie Company Youngstown

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