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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
2
Hundreds of former New Castle residents and alumni urge a week of festivities to attract graduates and non graduates back to the city. The plan envisions reunions, picnics, alumni banquets, and community events to celebrate local memory and support the chamber of commerce.
The piece outlines how Knox signals possible candidacy for 1908 with a chance of support from Pennsylvania and other states. It notes Taft Cannon Falts and banks as possible contenders and discusses party dynamics, primary timing, and the likelihood conventions will shape rather than bind. It also mentions law and order issues in the current era and references regional political weight advising caution.
Four Mahoningtown Italians convicted last week of robbery face retrial on conspiracy charges and possibly other counts. Prosecution describes Black Hand extortion as a national concern with fear and organized crime influencing Italian communities.
A partisan broadside claims Democrats plan to nominate J Henry Gockran or J Henry Cochran to leverage opposition to Governor Stuart's pension veto. It accuses Senator Boies Penrose and allies of steering finance and policy to favor corporate interests, padding the treasury, and harming Republicans and Democrats alike.
The piece argues trusts and corporate interests corrupt newspapers and cites Chicago Chronicle as an example of a strong paper failing due to owner influence. It cites Senator Beveridge condemning corrupt control of newspapers by trusts and corporations as a grave evil and questions remedies.
The article argues the state should pay as railroads have long faced costs from trespassers and prosecutions. It notes railroad officers complain about burden on offenders and prisoners, urging state involvement to reduce toll on rail operations and improve maintenance.
A county official argues Lawrence county participates in prosecutions and bears large costs while the state, profiting from railroad revenue, should pay all costs. Pausing the law requiring state payment would relief this community, as the state funds railroads abundantly.
A detailed summary of Oklahoma's new constitution outlining prohibition of Indian Territory for twenty one years, popular submission to voters, anti witness suppression, incrimination limits, restricted suffrage, initiative and referendum, anti trust powers, corporate controls, railroad prohibitions, separate schools by race, state banking under federal control, and a prohibition on polygamy.
A fragmented article critiques wide open saloon policies in Youngstown and Lawrence County, citing persistent Sunday alcohol access and shifts of bar workers. It also notes political commentary from Chancellor Day of Syracuse, Roosevelt's coal lands stance, and local figures like Burke and Pennypacker in a broader debate on governance and corporate power.
The piece notes railroads adding guards to blunt criticism after deadly wrecks and questions about United States Steel rails. Secretary Taft declares he may seek the Republican nomination amid newspaper influence. A Seventh Ward case involves a physician linked to diphtheria contagion and fault. Marriage ceremonies stall as couples seek officials in Youngstown.
Miss Mell Gilmore of Enon Valley hosted a large Friday afternoon gathering to announce the engagement of Miss Gilmore to Mr. McCaslin of the city. Guests enjoyed music, decorations in red, and refreshments served by the Zis Fag Music Club with advice envelopes for the groom.
A city employee, John Culp of Kim Street, was struck by a car driven by W. As Hall of New Castle on Saturday at 1 o'clock. Culp, knocked senseless, suffered head and body bruises and was taken to Dr. Mitchell's office, then home. Medical staff treated him. prognosis unclear.
A string of wedding notices and engagements fills the page. Rev Francis Bidille officiates at Brewster ceremony. Mr and Mrs Peaker to reside with bride's mother. Robert By Littis and Laura M Broyer wed in Grenville with plans to live in the city. Rev Father Philip Brady presides at Albert Cumperil and bride. Frances Grannis engagement to Charles Kriner announced with a surprise shower. Nettie Frobe and Kaz Dilley wed at home with Episcopal ceremony. A marriage license issued for Sophia Grannis to Harry Woorrow in Ellwood City.
A man discovers his father is married locally while his wife in Italy awaits news. Marie DiMarle accuses Joseph of bigamy and abuse as authorities bail the husband and search for reconciliation amid a web of accusations and estranged kin.
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