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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
4
Owners Mrs George BE Treadwell and Fred L Rentz announce all checks money orders and communications should be addressed to THE NEWS COMPANY New Castle Pa not to an individual.
The piece argues Pennsylvanians should not vote by home pride for Knox or Taft replacement, highlighting Knox as architect of the Elkins law and Northern Securities case. It questions Knox’s sincerity, cites Frick and H. C. Frick backing, and defends Roosevelt rail regulation against Knoxs stance. It frames Knox as opposed to Roosevelt measures and aligned with big rail interests.
Authorities move swiftly to file informations and obtain warrants for the arrest of John Sanderson and Joseph Huston, the contractors and the architect accused of graft profits from the planning and construction of the new state capitol.
The capitol investigative panel sought statements from the architect and contractor but reports show they are in hiding, living in luxury from tainted profits. Citizens demand officials who aided grafters be punished, and the committee vows to pursue offenders to deter collusion among powerful interests.
John R Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell of 109 Vine street died Thursday evening at 6 30 after two weeks illness of pneumonia He was 15 and a member of Croton avenue Methodist Episcopal Sunday school He is survived by three brothers and one sister Funeral services will be held Friday evening at 830 and the remains shipped to Pittsburgh Saturday at 9 over the Pennsylvania Interment will be at Allegheny cemetery Mrs Wilhelmina Rohrer wife of Rupert Rohrer died Thursday evening at 945 at 283 North Mercer street after a long illness Born in Germany she was 63 years 3 months 17 days and a member of the German Lutheran church and Protected Home Circle Surviving are her husband and four children Funeral services will be held quietly at 230 from the late residence with interment at Oak Park cemetery The funeral of Joseph Phillips was held Thursday evening at the late residence 301 West Washington street Rev E B Higley conducted services praise and tribute to the life of the venerable man The remains were shipped Friday to Canonsburg Pa for interment
Mrs. Swift Warnock and many residents of Superior Street host visitors from nearby towns while others return from trips to Ashtabula Youngstown and Washington. Notables include Miss Carrie Crawford from Hoyt block and Adolph Stadler returning from Youngstown business. Mrs J Dutton calls on sorrow over her sister’s death in Sharon. Hamilton Dunlap, Civil War veteran from New Castle, visits R A Smith in Rochester.
A humorous column notes the solstice as the good old summer time and urges cheerful attitudes whether the ball club wins or loses. It lampoons rules and customs, remarks on attire and road safety, mentions a divorce over smoking in bed, squash growth, and local circus billboards at New Castle.
Miss Emma Royce of Lincoln Avenue and Harry Brindle of North Mercer Street hosted alternating afternoon and evening parties Thursday for Miss Josephine Porter of Connellsville. Miss Royce’s event awarded prizes to Margaret Byers and Icichelle Hileman while Brindle’s gathering honored Porter with Frances Allen and Harry Knox winning prizes. Pink and white decor and a luncheon followed, with Peonies adorning the Brindle home.
About 28 young men and women hosted a pleasant picnic at Cascade Park on Thursday evening in honor of Samuel Magill who leaves next Wednesday for his home in Massachusetts. Supper was served at 6 30 in the grove and a theatre party followed at the Summer theatre. Magill has spent months with his brother Rev Andrew Magill in the city, where he has many friends.
Patterson Stationery Company's daily bulletin promotes bicycles as a money saving choice. It touts Columbia Hartford or Iver Johnson wheels for 30 dollars with coaster brake, claims it beats streetcar fares and offers future resale value. Renters are urged to visit 65 East Washington Street Roy F. Brandon's sidestand for purchase.
The C. W. E. M. group of Park Christian church will host an ice cream social Monday evening at the home of Robert Fleming, 190 Park Avenue, weather permitting.
Mrs. William Barber entertained Utopia club members on Thursday with Miss Scott of Cleveland as an hon or guest. Sewing and social conversation filled the afternoon and a choice collation followed. The next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs. C L Yoho of Moravia Street, assisted by Mrs. Charles Craig.
Book club members and families enjoyed a Thursday evening picnic at Cascade park with supper in the grove at 6 30. About 30 guests attended and an excellent meal was served. The club plans weekly park suppers all summer.
Mrs. Frank Baldwin hosted the Spoon club on Wednesday on North Beaver street for the final meeting before summer vacation. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles H. Johnson Mrs. Samuel H. McGoun and Messrs. W E Jackson and Edward Pearson. Lunch was served. Blaine Norris of Cunningham Avenue is improving after an illness.
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