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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
6
General Luke Wright Poised to Succeed Taft as War Secretary
Washington reports unofficially that General Luke Wright former Philippines governor and later ambassador to Japan will succeed Taft as secretary of war. Wright is named as the likely successor in the current political chatter and official circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luke Wright
Philippines
Japan
Taft
Local social notes from Muddycreek and neighboring towns
Prospect Andy Burr and sons visit Muddycreek. Luther Heyl visits Punxsutawney family over Sunday. Wheeler McDowell guests of Weigles. Harry Shaffer and Ross Critchlow return from Carnegie Tech for summer. Mrs. Sarah McGowan visits her son J A McGowan in Slippery Rock. Helen McGowan attends wedding of John Simons and Edith Peffer in Harmony. Dr. C Sullivan and son Warren visit Beaver Falls friends. Clint Hindman finds chicken hatchery success with multiple breeds. Mrs. Ed Sechler visits sister Mrs. Dutter in Princeton. O F Keister and Lewis Kneiss celebrate new daughters arrival. carrier duties delay return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Burr
Philip and
Elmer
Muddycreek Township
Luther Heyl
Punxsutawney
Martin Heyl
Wheeler McDowell
Butler
C. E. Weigle
Harry Shaffer
Ross Critchlow
Carnegie Technical School
Pittsburg
Sarah McGowan
Slippery Rock
J. A. McGowan
McGowan
Helen McGowan
John Simons
Edith Peffer
Harmony
Helen
C. Sullivan
Warren
Beaver Falls
Howard Pyle
Geo. Warren
Lepley
Refrigerators Reduced Prices at Horton Hardware
Our third lot of hardwood refrigerators freezers and stone water coolers just received and we are making prices that will pay you to have a look. Horton Hardware Co. On the Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Hardware Co
Pleasant Hill Social News Roundup
Mrs J S Eckles made a business trip to Wurtemburg Wednesday. Miss Hazel Eckles has been visiting relatives in New Castle. Mrs Anderson of New Castle visits her mother Mrs Caroline Wimer. Mr Vance and brother Oral spent Sunday with their father William Manning. Roy Young of New Castle is spending vacation with Mr and Mrs Theo Hunter. Miss Pearl Thomas, lately at Zelienople, returned home. Mrs Jane Stewart returned home after an extended visit with friends in Sharon and New Castle. Mrs Margaret Brenneman and her aged aunt Miss Annie Barratt visited sister Mrs Mary Morrison Saturday. Samuel Romour of Harmony, ill with typhoid fever, is now able to be around and visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Morrison
Samuel Romour
Harmony
Wage Averages Across Regions Highlight Sex and Age Gaps
Census figures show average US weekly wages at ten dollars with the West at 13.65 and the South lowest at 5.23 for gum gatherers. Women earn far less than men, with cotton mills at 6.08 and shoe factories at 7.69, while 588,599 women represent 17.9 percent of workers. Children 2.7 percent earn 312,023 weekly, averaging 3.46, vs men 11.16 and women 6.17. North South contrasts show New England men 8.25 and South 5.14. women 7.23 and 3.77. all cotton workers 7.62 north vs 4.16 south. Small and large plants show little difference in earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New England
South
Evolution of the American cent portrait through history
The article traces copper cent designs from the 1783 penny to the 1859 issue, critiquing the evolving portrait of Liberty or the Indian and its symbolism. It notes changes in hair, headgear, and overall design, arguing the imagery lacks practical meaning while remaining widely produced. It cites Perriton Maxwell’s The Coin of the Realm as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Washington
Martha Washington
Lady Washington
Perriton Maxwell
Bohemian Magazine
Two Tailor Made Gowns for Holiday Wardrobe
A morning gown in white serge features a short empire skirt and gold button trim, paired with a white pique waistcoat and lawn vest. The chestnut Shantung coat in semi Empire style has habit tails, a stitched belt, cape epaulets, and brown velvet accents, completed by a Manila straw hat with brown velvet band and Nattier blue wing.
Fire destroys Shelby Ohio steel tube plant
A fire at the Shelby steel tube works in Shelby Ohio destroyed about three and a half acres of buildings. Loss estimated between 750000 and 1000000 dollars. Spontaneous combustion suspected. Oil soaked structures burned quickly. water pressure failed and nearby departments came from Mansfield Galion and Crestline too late to help. The plant, a United States Steel branch, had been idle three months and employed 800 when operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Shelby, O
Shelby Steel Tube Works
Mansfield
Galion
Crestline
United States Steel Corporation
New Castle Ellwood City Rail Line To Start Soon
Announcement states cars will operate on the New Castle and Harmony line between New Castle and Ellwood City within days. Work begins Saturday on laying the Y on Pearson street to enable turning the large cars, with a regular schedule date not yet set but expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle and Harmony
New Castle
Ellwood City
Pearson Street
Taft Nominated Pleases Italian Government
Rome reports the nomination of William Taft as pleasing to the Italian government which views him as a virile American representative of the highest thought and endeavor of his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
William Taft
Vatican pleased by Taft's Philippine church policy
The Vatican welcomed Taft's approach to Catholic affairs in the Philippines, affirming that his administration showed the church respect and high esteem. The news signals growing church approval of U.S. policy in colonial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Taft
Philippines
Highway Funds Sought for State Roads
State Highway Commissioner Joseph Hunter will urge the legislature to appropriate 50 million dollars to improve state highways over ten years. He proposes 5 million dollars annually for this program to finance road work and upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hunter
Hunter
Prof Hadley to Address Madison County Teachers
Superintendent 8 H Hadley of Sharon schools will travel to Edwardsville to deliver a series of lectures on grammar and pedagogy to Madison County teachers. Hadley, formerly principal of Terrace Avenue schools in this city, accepted the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hadley
Sharon
Madison County
Illinois
Edwardsville
Hadley
Terrace Avenue
Justice Halts Police Interference at Sheepshead Bay Race Track
Justice Bischoff of the supreme court issued an order restraining police from interfering with betting at Sheepshead Bay Race Track. The order is returnable at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Justice Bischoff
The
Supreme Court
Sheepshed Bay
Cotton Bros Fish Prices Dip at 257t2 Store
Local notice reports lowest fish prices at Cotton Bros, 257t2, inviting shoppers to compare and save on seafood selections. Officials highlight daily specials and limited quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Bros’s
Local notes from Connoquenessing and nearby towns
Sunday visits and church activities plus travels are recorded. Aaron Miller spent the day with his parents in town. Rev J M McCalmont preached at Evans City church Friday. Miss Billa McLean of East Liverpool is visiting Dr J L Christy. Junior Epworth league held a lawn fete at the M E church Thursday evening. Andrew Watson, formerly of the area, visited friends. Mrs Elizabeth Jamison returned from East Liverpool. O M Dumbaugh rode to New Castle by bicycle last week. U P C U of White Oak Springs U P church hosted a strawberry and ice cream festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Miller
J. M. McCalmont
Evans City U. P
Billa McLean
East Liverpool
Ohio
J. L. Christy
Epworth League
M. E
Andrew Watson
Elizabeth Jamison
O. M. Dumbaugh
New Castle
P. S
Indian Corn Flakes Prize Letter Contest Announced
Ann Arbor graduate notes an error in reading the label of Indian Corn Flakes. The notice invites pupils to write what they think the error is and why Indian Corn Flakes are superior, offering cash prizes and specifying a June 25 deadline. Letters must state school and be sent to Indian Corn Flake Co Batale Creek Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Indian Corn Flake CO
Bati?le Creek
Mich
Local Notes From Evans City Area Funeral Held For Mary Dodds
George W Marburger of near Evans City is mentioned with Wednesday evening events. Mrs Rev W J Brandon recovering from fever after returning from India. David Rose a second year student at Allegheny Theological Seminary visiting home during vacation. The funeral of Mrs Mary J Dodds was well attended and held Saturday at her daughter Mrs A T Watsons home at ten o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Marburger
Evans City
W. J. Brandon
India
David Rose
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Mary J. Dodds
A. T. Watson
Local Notices and Church Services
Nelson Graham Wurtemberg is quite poorly. James I. Stoner remains ill. Mr and Mrs George Rapp of Sharon visited relatives this week. Ben Boots returns home from Grove City College. S Swick and family of Beaver County visited A M Liebendorfer's home. Communion service in the M E church Sunday with probationers to be received. Services begin at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rapp
Sharon
Ben Boots
Grove City
S. Swick and
Beaver County
A. M. Liebendorfer
M. E
Buying a marriage license like de Luxe books
The Philosopher of Folly quips that purchasing a marriage license is akin to buying deluxe French books from an agent. It costs little at first but leads to ongoing, heavy installments through life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosopher of Folly
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Prof. Hadley
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Guy Zimmerman
Park Avenue
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