Women Win Canal Commission Jobs Despite Opposition
Washington reports 205 women on the canals gold employe list despite a rule barring women from service. They fill roles as teachers nurses clerks copyists coupon counters dietists laundresses matrons timekeepers telegrapher and storekeeper with salaries from 25 to 175 dollars a month and an average of 73.90. Most are relatives of male employees with housing, and few were brought from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canal Commission
Canal Zone
United States
The
Commission
Malaria Rife in New Castle Drinking Water
Assistant Health Officer Rev. I. A. Thayer reports malaria in New Castle wells and springs. Phillips spring water shows no typhoid but 4 500 bacteria per cubic centimeter, indicating organic matter and malarial germs. Crawford Avenue well urged to boil water before drinking. two typhoid bacilli per cubic centimeter suggest possible unsafe domestic use without boiling.
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New Castle
I. A. Thayer
Phillips Spring
Gether
Thayer
Crawford Avenue
NAMES OF PRESIDENT CANDIDATES AND TAFT SUPPORT
The piece champions McKinley for president, praising loyalty, leadership, and national unity. It notes the Ohio Taft supporters and flags at the Republican convention, with cheers from delegates and observers describing the scene at the Coliseum in Chicago.
Cotton Bros Fish Sale Promises Low Prices
Sensational bargain notices advertise lowest prices on fish at Cotton Bros. store, inviting customers to visit the shop at its listed location for fresh catches and discounted seafood selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Bros’s
Prosecutor will take no more Standard Oil cases
Findlay Ohio June 18 Prosecutor William L Davis announced he will take up no more Standard Oil cases during his term due to court delays making completion during his tenure impossible Since the first case was filed two years ago Hancock County has gained nearly 20000 in payments from subsidiaries including Buckeye Pipe Line Logan Gas and Northwestern Gas The total costs assigned to the Standard cases in the county are under 1000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Gas Company
Northwestern Gas Company
Old Friends Meet and Have a Fine Visit
George Lamoree of Highland Avenue and Willis H. Cush of Lurlomie, both former Jones and Laughlin mills workers in Pittsburg, reconnect after Cush’s trip east to buy machinery. Cush, now a general superintendent, stopped to visit old friends and they enjoyed renewing past times during a few days together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamoree
Highland Avenue
Willis H. Cuch
Lurilomie
Wom
Cush
Mr. Lamoree
Jones & Laughlin Mills
Pittsburg
Lurlomie
State moves to cleanse Mahoning River waters
The Ohio State Board of Health is taking steps to purify the putrid Mahoning River waters. Special attention will be paid to the river’s tributaries as part of the cleanup effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
State of
Ohio
Mahoning River
Viglotte Convicted in Criminal Libel Case
The jury in the commonwealth case against Vito Viglotte found the defendant guilty of criminal libel as charged by Antonio Di Rossa, verdict delivered at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Vito Viglotte
Antonio di Rossa
Auto Licenses Issued Last Month
May license data from the state highway department shows numbers from 15 147 to 17 625. Many registrations come from outside the state, indicating Pennsylvania remains a popular base for auto drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Local Social Notes From New Castle and Vicinity
Wampum R. L. Davis visited Youngstown Wednesday while Miss Lenora Orris hosted in New Castle. Olive Davis called on friends in West Pittsburg and Clara O’Brien visited New Castle friends. C. Cunningham toured New Castle on business as Mrs. P. G. Morrow and sister Ritchie spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. Lena Stewart begins work as a seamstress for a private family in New Castle. A large crowd attended the McAnlis school house festival Tuesday evening. Otto Hasse of Crescent Portland Cement left for Cleveland for a short visit. An entertainment from a Japanese visitor is planned at the Methodist church Friday evening with a cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Davis
Youngstown
Lenora Orris
New Castle
Olive Davis
West Pittsburg
Clara O’brien
Cc. C. Cunningham
P. G. Morrow
Ritchie
Pittsburg
Lena Stewart
McAnlis
Otto Hasse
Crescent Portland Cement Company
Cleveland
Japan
Sure Cure for Bald Heads Promised at Sherman House
A bold claim promises to grow hair on bald heads and thicken thin hair. The offer is linked to Madame La Fell in Sherman House Room 2. The notice also advertises cotton fish from Cotton Bros. and urges customers to visit for their fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame la Fell
Sherman House
Local Social Notes From Emerson and Nearby Towns
Mary Haid of Emerson avenue returns from a visit with friends in Mercer. H K Fultz of Wallace avenue guests of the latter's Ohio parents. James Weekley of New Hamburg visits Kin te Michaels in Chestnut street. Barbara Marshall leaves for daughter’s home in Baltire Maryland. Albert Double and daughter Extaerco of Chestnut street visit Eastbrook. Mamie Rubenson of North Mercer street returns from Pittsburg after Luna Park dance. Mrs Kimball of New York and Mrs Nevin Cort visit Mr and Mrs T A Kimes of North Jefferson street. Grace Gardner of Wallace avenue visits Maude Mainwaring in Grove City for commencement week. Will Braden of Walnut street departs for extended stay in Parkersburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Fultz
Wallace Avenue
Ohio
James Weekley
New Hamburg
Mercer Counts
Te Michaels
Chestucstreet
Barbara Marshall
Charles PD. S*e1el
Baltire
Mamie Rubenson
North Mercer Street
Pittsburg
Luna Park
Kimball
New York
Nevin Cort
Mt. Pleasant
T. A. Kimes
North Jefferson Street
Grace Gardner
Maude Mainwaring
Grove City
New Castle Residents and Local Updates
Fred McCaslin moved to New Castle and Samuel W. xicapael is working there. Gaven Kerr of Volant visited friends here last Sunday. Thomas C. West added departments to his store. Clyde McCracken works as a streetcar conductor. Mrs Sarah McCreary of New Castle visited her brother William Stankard here last week. Miss Mary Forbes now works in Fred Kay’s plumbing office in New Castle. A thunder storm struck Mr Kamerer’s barn but caused only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Xicapael
New Castle
Gaven Kerr
Volant
Thomas C. West
Clyde McCracken
Sarah McCreary
William Stankard
Mary Forbes
Fred Kay
Kamerer
Burnham elected national committeeman for Kentucky
A. R. Burnham of Richmond Kentucky won the Kentucky delegation post as national committeeman replacing John W. Yerkes. The notice includes a forged notary seal and an 1886 testimonial for Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Chicago
A. R. Burnham
Court of Appeals
Richmond
Kentucky
John W. Yerkes
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Reece
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Heney & CO
Sherritt’s modern Eight-room home in North Highland area
Multiple properties offered for sale or rent in Edgewood Blaine Moravia and Rose Point including Sherritt’s eight room house on North Highland lot 90 by 130, six room houses on Milton and E Madison avenues, an 80 acre farm near Rose Point, a 12 room double house on Hamilton street, and rental options in the Seventh ward with emphasis on bargains and favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Blaine
North Highland
Milton Street
Jacob McLain
Moravia
Rose Point
Allegheny & Western R. R
North Hill
Hamilton Street
Fifth Ward
Seventh Ward
Wicker Lifeboat Patented by Dutch Inventor
Passengers aboard the Statendam discuss lifeboat safety when a passenger recalls a wicker emergency plan. Dutch inventor C J de Vos of Rotterdam has patented a water tight wicker lifeboat tested in heavy seas. The design uses wicker for all but ribs and seats, is reportedly unsinkable, and offers greater capacity than traditional boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statendam
Holland-American Line
New York
C. J. de Vos
Rotterdam
Marines to Panama Sent by Navy for Election Guard
The Navy Department began moving a large Marine force to Panama to safeguard elections. The Idaho and New Hampshire with 700 marines sail from New York to Colon, while 200 marines aboard the Tacoma and Prairie joined 300 already on the isthmus. An additional 600 await deployment if needed. The battleships will return after brief duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Navy Department
Idaho
New Hampshire
New York
Colon
Tacoma
Prarie
Isthmus
League Island
Quebec
Sherman’s Name Pushed At Convention Caucus
United Press reports New York delegates settled opposition to Congressman Sherman as vice presidential candidate. After president vote, the delegation will caucus to present Sherman’s name to the convention and push it through.
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United Press
Chicago
New York
Sherman
Market quotes from New Castle timely corrected at noon
Official quotations list prices for livestock vegetables fruits poultry hay and straw. Lambs beef cattle calves and dressed meats are shown with per pound and per unit rates. Produce includes cauliflower carrots lettuce beets potatoes cucumbers onions turnips parsnips cabbage asparagus rhubarb radishes green onions apples and honey with varied unit measures.
Clock With Singing Bird Charms Ohio Couple in Cleveland
An Ohio couple visits Cleveland to shop and eye a clock that sings cuckoo on the hour. The salesman demonstrates by setting the clock to four o'clock, provoking the bird to sing four times. The wife balks, joking that the clock would monopolize their day due to time on their hands.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Mira
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
The Hidden Bias of Clever Women
The text discusses how society treats clever women as inferior or under pressure while men are allowed to separate intellect from social roles. It argues that women are labeled and expected to perform, whereas men's intelligence is seen as separate from social expectations.
Charter Application For Saint Michael Branch No 89
Notice is given that on Monday July 6 1908 at 10 o clock a m an application will be made in Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas for incorporation of Saint Michael Branch No 89 Pennsylvania Slovak Roman and Greek Catholic Union to maintain a benevolent society providing sick and death benefits and to accumulate a fund. Filings list Stephen A Green Joe Howat Vendent Denkner Michael Kris and Mike Rusnak as principals. The solicitor is K Bolicitor with dates June 18 26 July 2 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
County of Lawrence
Stephen A. Green
Joe Howat
Vendent Denkner
Michael Kris
Mike Rusnak
Saint Michael Branch No
Pennsylvania
Slovak Roman and Greek Catholic Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKinley
Boutell
Miller
Vorys
Charles Taft
Illinois
Beveridge
Hemenway
Indiana
Lodge
Naat
Roosevelt
T. R
Hill
Senator Fulton
Oregon
George Williams
Grant
Hopkins
Cooper
Wisconsin
Cotton’ Bros
Mahoning
Cotton Bros
C. D. Prey
Fairbanks
Mary Haid
Emerson Avenue
Mercer
Altert
Extaerco
Chestnut Street
Citcpy
Eastbrook
Will Braden
Walnut Street
Parkersburg
W. Va
M’caslin
Fred McCaslin
Sherritt
Real Estate Exchange
J. H. Sherritt
New Castle, PA
Smith’s College
Assuy, Gn
South St
Apply Outlet Co
Washington Street
B. A. Mershimer
Frew Mill Road
B. F. Connelly
L. 8
Merrie House
North Mill Street
Care News
Sophia Duff
Race Street
Children’s Aid Society
A. D. Mornes
East Falls Street
Buffelmouth Rocks
Alborn
Cascade Roller Mills
Surry
South Mill Street
Timothy Hay
J. C. White
Euclid Avenue
Morris Street
S. Park
South Mercer Street
Bell Phone
H. D. Frisbee
Wayne Street
Porter Farm
Mahoningtown
L. H. Matthews
R. D
Bell
City
Shenango Valley
EB. A. McMillin
Office Jackson Block
Union
Kurtz Street
South
Jefferson Street
Anne
G. H. van Horn
New Castle Marble and Granite Works
Fralick
St. Cloud Hotel
Sycamor Street
Miller's
East Washington Street
Stewart
Ques Street
East North Street
Gilbert
West Gran Street
20Th Century Furnace
Division Street
Quest Street
Bluff Street
Third Ward
Greenwood Avenue
West North Street
Sani
Sheridan Avenue
East Division Street
Loan and Trust+Co
Dean Block
E. Park Avenue
Croton Avenue
Chestnu and
Ray Streets
Robert B. Bphglis
Pittsburg Street
Rhody Avenue
Smit Hardware Co
Pittsburg St
Kissinger
Et Gant
O North Street
Dr. W. Kissinger
Vis
Boys and
Highland Avenues
Davis
Chautauqua, N. Y
Cascade Park Pavilion
J. R. Weller
Rosen & Kolken
Moray Street
Boyles Avenue
Moerndt
Lta
ALL Union Grocery Stores
Cunningham Ave
Mulberry Street
Denver Avenue
Haus Avenue
Albert
Garfield Streets
Miller’s
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