New Castle News Company Personnel and Contact Details
The New Castle News published by The News Company lists officers including Srah G Treadwell as trustee and president Ames T Ray as vice president, W Treadwell as secretary, Ed J Rentz as treasurer and manager, and Ed W Gallant as city editor. It provides office telephone numbers for editorial and business rooms and notes subscriptions and mailing rates.
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Sarah G. Treadwell
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Ames T. Ray
W. Treadwell
Ed J. Rentz
Treas
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W. Gallant
Publicizes Hoax Marriage Announcement Shameful Joke Exposed
The News criticizes a cruel hoax on a distressed woman who learned of a supposed upcoming marriage from a younger house guest. The paper notes it only prints engagements with verifiable name and address and vows to expose malice and public harassment by jokers.
Perplexing the Voter Voting Machine Bill in Pennsylvania
The Davis bill to allow voting machines in Pennsylvania moves to the governor for signature amid statewide protests. It authorizes optional use by county commissioners, with a supervisory board of the governor, secretary of the commonwealth, and attorney general. Demonstration costs fall on the selling company, with machines costing about 1500 dollars each and multiple units possible in districts like Lawrence County which has about 70 voting divisions.
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Davis
Pennsylvania
the Commonwealth
Lawrence County
Potter Run schoolhouse in flood ruins sought for 1913 term
Letters to The News describe Potter Run schoolhouse nearly destroyed by a flood two years ago. Directors abandoned the building and rented a room from Wilmington township board to continue schooling. They plan to repeat this arrangement if usable accommodations are made, noting pupils travel daily past a west graded school to reach their ungraded facility.
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Volant
Potter Run
Wilmington
Consolidation Suggested to Improve Local Schools
J M Graham argues for annexation from Potter Run district to form a graded school system. He cites better class attention, lower costs than the ungraded setup, and higher success in county exams. He claims neighboring board favors the move and invites joiners to improve schools for less money.
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Potter Run
J. M. Graham
Beekeeping Becomes Legal Buzz On Mercer Street
Special to The News reports in Volant Pennsylvania on June 17 that Squire D A Carr arrested a swarm of honey bees at the justice office. The bees were paraded to the door with a line of onlookers cheering as the squire issued warrants and jailed each bee for minor offenses. The squire claims about five dollars in earnings and praises his efficient handling of the unusual case.
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Volant
Mercer Street
Squire D. A. Carr
Justice’s Office
Carr
Foreign buyer swindles real estate agent in New Castle tale
A local real estate dealer finds his former renters, both foreign families, left and a new family moved in. A gullible buyer, claiming ownership with a forged deed, pays $1,500 for the property and refuses to relinquish it, insisting on being the rightful owner.
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Europe
Peter
Pair field quotes spark comic idea from weary wife
A long haired poet says he would be satisfied helping others. The weary wife retorts to quit writing poetry and start a comic series where humor comes from someone hitting another with a club. The exchange appears in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hints and Dints A Scare
A reflective column by Edgar A. Guest mixes fear of burglaries and baby missteps with social commentary. It notes New Castle’s quiet streets and probes attitudes toward libel suits, politics, and newspapers. The piece blends light humor with pointed observations on public trust and daily life.
Frauds in naturalization uncovered in Pottsville courts
S G Staples and F S Becker lawyers for Washington investigations reveal extensive naturalization frauds in Pottsville courts. Registries in coal region counties may purge thousands of names as more than 300 applications appeared this week. Sponsors voting for years lacked qualification, some claiming under 18 at arrival, indicating widespread illegal voting.
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Pottsville
S. G. Staples
F.S. Becker
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Department
Camp Meeting Opens June 26 in New Castle District
The annual Free Methodist camp meeting runs June 26 to July 6 at Berger’s Grove Highland Ave Oil City. Bishop Wilson T. Hogue of Michigan City and Rev A L Whitcomb of University Park IA join district leaders M B Miller E L Monroe and C E Weaver in welcoming all denominations.
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Oil City
Free Methodist Church
Berger's Grove
Highland Avenue
Wilson T. Hogue
Michigan City
Ind
Hogue
Bible School
A. L. Whitcomb
University Park
Holiness University
Whitcomb
National Holiness Association
Polite greeting puzzled by American custom
Saturday Review reflects on the American habit of saying pleased to meet you when introduced. The piece questions what makes a meeting a pleasure and why the phrase is used even before any experience of the encounter.
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Saturday Review
Antarctic Life Sparse Across the Continent
The article notes no animal or plant life in the interior of Antarctica, with life limited to the fringe by seals and sea birds. It states humans are found about 700 miles from the north pole and the nearest settlement lies 2,000 miles from the south pole.
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Antarctic
North Pole
South Pole
Pioneer Welsh Picnic at Dora Park August 20
The annual Pioneer Welsh reunion will be held at Dora Park in Youngstown on August 20. The community event gathers Welsh descendants for fellowship and celebration at the park venue.
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Dora Park
Youngstown
Better Than Ten Letters From Home
The vacation season is on and readers can have The News sent to them while away. Visit the office to place an order with instructions and enjoy daily delivery during absence from New Castle.
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the News
Uncle Sam
New Castle
Pastor J W Kilbern resigns from Beaver Falls church
Rev J W Kilbern, pastor of the First Christian Church in Beaver Falls, has tendered his resignation. The departure ends many years of service to the congregation and community.
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J. W. Kilbern
The
First Christian Church of
Beaver Falls
Eleventh Annual Picnic Of Knights of Pythias
The Eleventh Annual Picnic of the Knights of Pythias will be held at Woodland on July 17. Advertisements indicate activities for Friday to Saturday.
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Knights of Pythias
Woodland
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