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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
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A May surge in departures raises five month totals to 318,368 emigrants, with June data adding 28,198. Immigrations drop sharply, contrasting with a year of high inbound movement. Analysts cite weak business and Europe prospects, noting emigrants’ capital needs and potential labor market relief at home.
The piece warns of the broad harm caused by delinquent bill payments. It notes merchants suffer, banks supply interim loans, and many firms face cash-flow strain from customers who fail to pay promptly. Delinquencies affect profits and overall market functioning.
Fragment 19th century notes describe eight laws requiring road supervisors to erect signs at public road intersections for traveler guidance. The piece laments these duties long forgotten or ignored by many officials, noting a gap between enactment and enforcement. It emphasizes memory of the old statute from about 72 years prior.
Philadelphia Press notes that constables should enforce a law requiring road supervisors to install flower boards or guide boards at cross roads. The piece argues such signs are essential as roads grow busier and travelers cannot rely on strangers for directions. Courts have highlighted the law, and constables should report violations.
The New York state sanitary commission plans a thorough study of insanity. It will establish a large bon epital at Poughkeepsie for diagnosis and treatment of those fearing insanity. If successful, the commission aims to create a general system of hospitals and laboratories with detailed records to illuminate mental disease treatment.
New York June 18 United Press report notes Prof James H Hyslop of the American Society for Psychical Research challenges the bodily resurrection of Christ. He argues testimony points to an apparition, not a physical rise, and says such apparitions are common and repeatable.
New York June 18 United Press reports Dr Ira Van Gieson of the New York Board of Health proposes drilling three holes in a rabies victim skull and irrigating the brain with medicated solutions to treat rabies. He claims the virus travels to the brain via nerves and the method could prove a positive cure, with human testing planned.
From Baku June 18 police report multiple arrests of suspects in yesterday’s bombing that injured Chief of Police Way and two officers. A police general was also struck by the blast as they searched an unoccupied house tied to notes from the assassins. Anarchist quarters remain under tight watch.
Havana June 18 Governor Macguna has appointed a provisional court to hear evidence in the cases of Corporal Cooper and Private Gwynnell of Troop F 11th cavalry charged with murdering two Cuban fishermen. The opinion reveals that the accused will likely be acquitted.
Centenarian Mary Van Dyke of Clintonville recounts a long life with marriage at a young age and church membership. She shares advice to marry early, helps her husband after his death, smokes lightly, values simple living, and attributes longevity to cheerful, temperate habits and early rising while recounting family ties in Butler and Venango counties.
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association forms a 17 member committee to study wood preservation. They note railroads use over 100 million cross ties annually with life spans under 6-7 years. Improving preservatives and abrasion protection could raise average tie life to 16-20 years, easing timber demand across bridges poles and other structures as the association, with 300 members and 200000 miles of track, seeks longer service from timber assets.
A garbled collage of rude verse, snatches of editorials, and mock headlines mimics tabloid sensibilities. It parodies sensational journalism with caustic reflections on corruption, vanity, and political folly, mixing quotes and stray lines without clear narrative.
Stella Graham aged 14 in New Brighton fired a loaded 38 revolver while playing at home. She shot 13-year-old Ethel Patterson near the spinal base. Doctor says recovery possible barring complications.
The Youngstown court ruled the marriage of Bertha Rosen, daughter of Joseph Rosen of 509 Moravia Street, to William Schott null and void due to her being under 13 at the time of the December marriage. Attorney Benjamin A. Winternits represented Joseph Rosen.
Bertha and 33 year old Schott wed in Youngstown after a brief courtship. Parents opposed marriage and sought annulment. In hearings the wife fluctuated in favor of living with him. Schott, a railroad worker from Harmony, promised alimony but wife remained with her father as the suit continued. Youngstown decree returns matters to original condition.
New York report reveals Sarah Longs, a 3-year-old large framed woman, spent seven months as laborer in the Pennsylvania tunnel excavations wearing men's clothing. She helped carry steel rails and was linked to a robbery of a flat with a male associate cited in her arrest.
Ellen Wimner transfers to Hebert P Blues in Washington township for 9260 dollars. Frank Custil transfers to Andrew Tisetterle in First ward for 1 dollar. Joseph Ayeza transfers to Adolph Green in Union township for 1 dollar. M J Pyle transfers to Alice B Wadsworth in Third ward for 230 dollars. Frank B Mies to Amelia Curry in Fourth ward for 3 dollars. W M Baker transfers to R W Cunningham in Wayne township for 775 dollars.
A Quaker Health Teacher promotes Quaker Herb Extract in Youngstown Ohio, asserting cures for kidney liver and stomach trouble. Testimonies from Mrs Mary Woodward and I G McGormick praise the remedy, urging others with inflammation catarrh and nervous complaints to try it.
At Rutgers Alumni gathering J F Loree warns that attempts to centralized railroad control could ruin transportation firms, degrade workers, oust capable officers, and deter investors. A Cleveland man seeks injunction over ex wife teaching their kids to disown him amid capital disputes.
At Gettysburg College annual board meeting President G Hellblower announced a $400,000 gift from John EB Fiech of Oakland to fund a new service hall. The board also noted an additional promise from another source and discussed allocation details.
Through sleeper to Toronto via Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Canadian Pacific Ry. Commencing June 6 leave Pittsburg daily except Sunday at 10 p.m. Central time arriving Toronto at 4:30 a.m.
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