Town Prides Itself Despite Alleged Problems
A terse report points to a town grappling with persistent issues described as dog infestation and decline, while local officials defend the community and urge reforms and attention from state agencies.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
4
Timely advice on treating burns and lacerations from fireworks
Surgeon General Wyman leads a government campaign to reduce Fourth of July deaths by burns and blast injuries. He urges immediate care including wound incision, removal of foreign matter, thorough cauterization, wet carbolic pack, and anti tetanic serum to prevent later lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wyman
Mad Rush For Wealth Nearing Crucial Point at Muddycreek
At Muddy Creek oil field near the Dodds farm, multiple wells approach the Hoff man No 1 in depth. Hoffman and Oesterling reached 1500 feet, with neighboring wells from McKee Culbertson Dixon and Mce Candless at similar depths. Production from Hoffman No 1 averages 250-280 barrels daily since a recent shot, and the field race is described as one of Butler county’s greatest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddycreek
Muddy Creek
Harry N. Hoffman
Dodds Farm
Hoffman and Oesterling
Schaffner and Company
McKee and Culbertson and
Dixon
Mce Candless
Hoffman and Ooesterling
McKee and Culbertson
Hoffman
Oesterling
Butler Fields
Lavery and Company
Winters Farm
South Penn Oil Company
Dodds
Hoffman No. 1
Albert B. Gahagan
Martin Farm
No Election Betting Fades in New York After Law Passed
New York clubmen and politicians reported bets on Taft’s nomination to 10 to 1 odds. A recently enacted anti race track milking law bans betting on elections and other events. The clause makes recording or selling pools on political outcomes a misdemeanor with potential penitentiary or jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Bryan Impasse Weighs on Democratic Nominating Battle
The piece notes that most Democrats favor Johnson over Bryan nationally but agree the Bryan organization is unbeatable. Col. James M. Guffey shifts toward Bryan to avoid political elimination. Leaders warn Denver would mock the party as Roosevelt looms, yet Bryan remains the hopeful standard bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Minnesota
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Col
James M. Guffey
Democracy
Johnson
Denver
Parker
Roosevelt
Dog Nuisance in New Castle Sparks Call for Action
Local commentary urges New Castle councils to use police power to curb roaming dogs after incidents of bites and a child needing Pasteur treatment. It argues dogs should be kept off streets and condemns sentiment that valorizes the dangerous animals over public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pittsburg
New Cas
Shoes for Baby and the Pride of Dad
A playful verse traces a father's pride in buying baby shoes, from the first slippers to later kicks. It shifts to the costs, then to the nudge of responsibility as the child grows and the shoe bill rises. The piece closes with a breezy note on local events and a forecast of warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Wind and dust spark odd notes in 1912 quip collection
Series of quips and social curios from a 1912 Youngstown Telegram column. Jokes touch on wind power, dust to snow, vacation lending, a Philadelphia suicide before marriage, Bryan Taft politics, Carrie Nation, hair loss from late nights, grocers picnic, Eli family Taft support, New Castle jail, Youngstown bastile, and Dr Thayer on disease germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Youngstown
Letters Issued In Four Estates
Letters testamentary have been issued in multiple estates in this city. Walter S. Reynolds receives for George T. McCarthy. Aaron L. Hazen inherits for Mary E. Hazen of Wallace Avenue. W. M. J. Greer handles estate of B. F. Wilkinson. Scott D. Long is named for Joseph P. D. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. McCarthy
Walter S. Reynolds
Mary E. Hazen
Wallace Avenue
Aaron L. Hazen
W. M. J. Greer
B. F. Wilkinson
Scott D. Long
Joseph PD. Miller
Washington Street a Good School For the Man With a Speedometer
A column urges individuals to measure their pace among the crowd and adopt a purposeful, energetic approach. It contrasts the monotony of the many with the focused few who push ahead, stressing persistent effort to reach personal goals and stand out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Cascade Merchants Outing Planned With Large Attendance Expected
A Cascade park annual outing for merchants aims for 6000 attendees with shops closed for the day. Attractions include morning and afternoon ball games New Castle versus Youngstown and the Nocks versus Sharon, a pony drawing in the evening, and a full schedule of races contests and prizes organized by J W Neff D C Seamons and W F Rutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Ed O’brien
Traction Company
New Castle
Youngstown
J. W. Neff
D. C. Seamons
W F. Rutter
Duff in Serious Condition After Horse Kick Injury
William Duff of North Beaver township is in serious condition after a horse kicked him in the side while Duff tied the horse at a neighbor's home. He reportedly spoke to the horse before mounting and the blow raised concerns of internal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duff
North Beaver Township
Duff
Sipes
Local Names Listed for New Castle Residents
Daniel Kauss Caen New Castle Katherine Lopich New Castle LeRoy Ziegler New Castle Olive M McKissick New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kauss
Caen
New Castle
Katherine Lopich
LeRoy Ziegler
Olive M. McKissick
Neighborhood Notes and Regional Developments
Cherry pile ripening amid hot days and rains as corn remains mobile. Zellenople to pave main street this summer. Eastern Star plans state convention in Warren. Allegheny county to oil 100 miles of macadamized roads. Butler Bar Association honors late Hon. John H. Negley. Bradford woman Mary Applebaum loses all money and becomes insane. Beaver Falls man George Morton commits suicide after long illness. Drownings: Harry Fay ten and Homer Kerr twenty four in Beaver Falls. Fair associations set speed programs at Andover meeting for this year.
Plenty of Idle Money in City Lures Borrowers
New Castle lenders report a market shift with abundant idle funds. Banks hold money investors want to deploy, while borrowers seek loans with quality security. Demand exceeds supply for well secured mortgages and steady credit opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
RYAN AND WHITE ARRESTED IN TRAIN AIR HOSE CUTTING
E L Ryan of the city and William White of Wampum were arrested in Greenville on a charge of cutting the air hose on a Pennsylvania freight train. They claimed coal mining work. After the train passed Greenville the pair allegedly cut the air line to disembark. the train stopped suddenly but no serious damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Ryan
William White
Wampum
Greenville
Pennsylvania
Ryan
White
Navy Recruiting Office Opens Here July First
Arrangements to open a naval recruiting office in the city on July 1 with examinations held for the first time that day and weekly thereafter. George Kendrick of North Street is a business visitor in Pittsburg Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kendrick
North Street
Pittsburg
Tuesay
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