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The notice lists officers including Sarah G. Treadwell as Trustee and President James T. Ray with A. W. Treadwell as Vice President. Fred L. Rentz is Secretary and Treasurer, with Fred W. Gallant as Managing Editor and City Editor. Published daily except gunway at Corner Sycamore and Apple Alley. Subscriptions and mailing rates are provided.
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Sarah G. Treadwell
James T. Ray
A. W. Treadwell
Fred L. Rentz
Treas
Man
Fred W. Gallant
Gunway
Sycamore Street
Apple Alley
Roosevelt Bolts and Birth of a New Party Threat
The article argues Col Roosevelt may bolt the Republican convention in Chicago to form a new party led by him. It portrays the plan as unprecedented and dangerous, denouncing his aims, the sword metaphor, and his rejection of any compromise candidate.
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Col. Oosvelt
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Hadley
la Follette
Cummins
Republican Party
Col
Roosevelt i
Roosevelt
Vacation Time Prompts Readiness for Summer Trips
New Castle households prepare for a three month vacation season with trips to seaside lakeside mountains or woods. The article argues true rest comes from simple comforts at home and thoughtful pacing rather than constant travel, urging travelers to find restorative quiet rather than mere change.
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New Castle
Vacation Taste and The Joy of Getting Away
The piece notes that a two week vacation can be worthwhile to many, though taste varies. It urges readers to study summer resort ads and plan trips as the going away season nears, hoping all who can travel have the best possible time and return contented.
Root in Local Political Talk At Mill and Washington
A group on the corner of Mill and Washington streets discussed the upcoming race with Root as a central topic. A newsboy asked which team Root was pitching for, reflecting the casual local chatter and the Taft versus Root debate in the neighborhood.
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Mill
Washington
Root
Taft
Newlyweds Kidnapped Parade Ride Through Washington Street
A couple tied the knot and were abducted minutes after the ceremony. Tin boilers adorned the buggy while old shoes and bunting drew attention as several young men guarded the vehicle and two others controlled the horse along the route.
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Washington Street
Tramp Seeks Meal Then Splits Wood After Courteously Asked
A tramp knocks at a Pine street home and asks for food. The kind woman offers cake and asks him to split wood in the yard. He takes the cake and an axe and jokes he will eat the wood and split the cake instead.
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Pine Street
Ice scream and poplar leaves sell peaches in town
Merchants use eye catching tricks to display fruit and sweets. A tobacco and candy shop on South Mill street displayed Ice scream. One dealer used poplar leaves with peaches to improve presentation, a curious combination noted by observers.
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South Mill Street
Councilmen Split Over Gardner Avenue Viaduct Plan
County committee members meeting with the county commissioners to discuss a Gardner avenue viaduct are seen as unlikely to support the project. A committee member notes Atlantic avenue’s opening provides a route to Mahoningetown without railroad grade crossings, reducing the need for a large viaduct.
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Gardner Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Mahoningetown
Certificates Expire July 1 1912 For Profs
The department of public instruction ruled that professional certificates issued in 1910 will expire on July 1 1912. Holders must take an examination including new branches required by the new law.
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Department of Public Instruction
Silence and Sound in the Election Year Commentary
A wavering montage on political rhetoric and voter behavior contrasts noisy street orators with the silent ballot. The poem notes the public spectacle of campaigns, the power of the unseen vote, and social quirks surrounding Chicago conventions and public figures.
Birthday Thoughts For Those Born Today
Those born today will desire to travel and face hardships. They will excel in work involving speech and communication and strive to overcome obstacles with perseverance, finding happiness by focusing on mindful actions.
Rhetoric and Resistance Echo in a 20th Century Column
A humorous, satirical column critiques politics and society with lines about price gouging, post delays, roars of rhetoric, and public strikes. It comments on New Castle attitudes, Roosevelt, hearse drivers, kissing bans, and the traps of political theater with wry observations and sharp irony.
Rev W L Fisher Accepts Seattle Pastorate Call
Rev William Loren Fisher of New York, a leading Disciples minister, has been called to lead Seattle’s First Christian church to succeed Rev Joseph L Garvin. The unanimous vote endorses the move though no immediate decision is given. Fisher, 34, educated at Bethany College and Yale, is unmarried and planning an extended Pacific coast tour before resuming ministry. He previously led New York’s First Church and helped consolidate with Lenox avenue.
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Seattle, Wash
Post Intelligencer
W. L. Fisher
First Christian Church
Missouri
Mr. Fisher
First Christian Church of New
Lenox Avenue
Upper New York
Jewish Temple
Rabbi Wise
First Church of
New York
Middle West
Weil
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Fisher
East
Bethany College
W. Va
Yale University
Yale
Bethany
Central Christian Church
Cincinnati
Disciples Church
Somerset
New Castle
Oxford University
England
M. E. Ministers at Volant Conference
The New Castle district Methodist conference at Volant was attended by ministers J. H. Clemens C. C. Merrill J. H. Whippo N. C. Labarresse T. W. Douglas R. N. Merill J. L. Stratton and J. M. Farrell from this city.
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New Castle
The
Methodist Church
Volant
J. H. Clemens
C. C. Merrill
J. H. Whippo
N. C. Labarresse
T. W. Douglas
R. N. Merill
J. L. Stratton
J. M. Farrell
Want To Buy A Good Modern Home Cheap
Advertisement notes a modern home for sale with gas electric light hot and cold water bath finished attic first floor hardwood large garden and chicken yard on a paved street. Property on 830 Butler Avenue and 26311 Ty, owner leaving city inquiries on premises.
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Butler Ay Avenue
Easy Task Soap Says It Cuts Wash Day Work In Half
Advertises Easy Task soap as a labor saver for women, claiming it halves washing effort and simplifies laundry. Encourages readers to buy at their grocers.
Steel Pole Replaces Wooden Structure At Mill and Washington
M and S Light and Power Co installs a steel pole at the Mill and Washington corner to replace a wooden one. The change follows a recent ordinance and will support trolley and feed wires. A crowd of Italian laborers gathered at the Pennsylvania freight offices for pay envelopes, marking their payday celebration.
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M. & 8S. Light and Power Co
Mill and
Washington Streets
Pennsylvania
Erie Crossing Project On Gardner Avenue Progress
A force of workers has been at Gardner Avenue for several days constructing a new crossing where the Erie railroad intersects the street car tracks. The effort aims to improve safety and traffic flow at the junction.
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The
Erie
Gardner Avenue
City Council Fires Up Auto Fire Truck Purchases
At last night’s city council meeting a three member committee including Henry Black and Perry was appointed to draft specifications for auto fire trucks. Regular bills were approved and a committee meeting is slated for next Tuesday evening.
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Henry
Black
Perry
Stadelhofer Recalled to Run Armour Plant in New Castle
Mr. R. Stadelhofer, eight years Armour plant manager here now living in Youngstown, is recalled to New Castle to lead the business and has leased the McCaslin residence on Euc lid avenue. Lease arranged through Clare DuShane.
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R. Stadelhofer
Armour
Youngstown
New Castle
McCaslin
Euclid Avenue
Clare DuShane
Andrew B. Spencer Co. Adverts At-Cost Furnishings
A compact sale notice from Andrew B. Spencer Co. promotes cost-priced refrigerators ice chests and screen doors. The wording places the advertiser as a complete house furnishers on the square.
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Andrew B. Spencer Co
True Value Women’s Footwear and Silks Sale
Values TM B B True offers women's low cut footwear at 3.50 with several styles including gunmetal oxfords four eyelet and military toe last. Silks priced from 1.00 to 1.50 and wider natural pongee silks. fabrics noted for coat and skirt use with promotional tone.
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