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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

4

Brdered at New Castle Pa as Second Class Matter

The note records that material is ordered to be mailed at New Castle Pennsylvania as second class matter for postal handling.

New Castle, Pa New Castle

Taft Renominated Faces Mixed Public Mood in Chicago

Taft is renominated as delegates return home from Chicago amid mixed public reactions. Roosevelt supporters fault the former president's tactics while many citizens weary of the nomination fight. The News predicts Taft's strength will grow and lead to a cordial November endorsement.

Chicago Roosevelt Taft John Anamaker Lincoln Aatesman

Horoscope brief forecasts for births and careers

Do not plan to move, by staying put you will have a successful year. Some advancement in position is indicated. Those born today will be enterprising energetic and usually successful but inclined to be dissatisfied.

Billy Sunday Campaign Closes in Beaver Falls

Rev. Dr. W A Sunday concluded a five week evangelistic campaign in Beaver Falls with three services in the tabernacle. Total collections reached 10244 to pay the evangelist and aides. About 4000 conversions reported, 8000 on the afternoon crowd, 94 converts, and 200 go on the sawdust trail. He heads to Pittsburgh for a noon sermon and farewell address at the tabernacle.

Beaver Falls W. A. Sunday Tabernacle Pittsburg Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church

If Show Unlike Truths Prompt Satirical Verse

A mash of humorous clippings and quips from several papers lampoons truth telling and politics. It weaves riffs on steam rollers at plays and the folly of publicity with mock headlines and wry social commentaries from cities like Milwaukee Chicago and Baltimore.

Storm Lightning Damages City Utilities And Floods Streets

A severe storm struck causing house damage and shock to occupants. Lightning hit fire alarm wires at the city electrician’s patrol barn, and fuses were replaced as the system remained operational. Electric lights, telephone lines, and Cascade park transformers were damaged. Downtown flooded sections and extensive hill-district street washouts followed, prompting calls for cement gutters to prevent future damage.

City Electrician Miller Milholland Washington Street Cascade Park Harbor Eastbrook Fay Wilmington Township Mill Washington Streets Moravia Street East Washington Street

Y W C A Notes On Stormy New Castle Camp

Despite a raging storm in New Castle Sunday night the Y W C A camp remained safe and dry. The Harbor area saw threatening weather but no rain as campers stayed comfortable and junior groups were read to. More visitors are expected and the camp will continue through next Sunday with meals offered to-week visitors.

New Castle

Wit and politics mix in a Pennsylvania column

A reflective column riffs on social issues and politics in the early 20th century. It muses on socialism, family roles, wealth, life insurance, and voting, with jabs at Judge Porter and references to Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Altoona. It ends with a cautionary anecdote about a bad cucumber and a $100 fine.

Altoona

Croton W C T U to Meet At 7 39 Tuesday

The Croton W C T U will meet Tuesday evening at 7 39 in Mrs. Margaret Vandegrift 1012 Croton avenue. Franklin M. Jones will discuss his trip to New York and W C T U activities there. All members and temperance supporters are urged to attend.

Croton Margaret. Vandegrift Croton Avenue Franklin M. Jones New York

Flinn Falls Short as Roosevelt Hope in Chicago Convention

The Chicago Evening Journal ridicules William Flinn of Pittsburg for underwhelming performances at the national convention. Flinn arrived with fanfare but failed to impress during the temporary chair nomination, delivering a weak speech and controversial threats amid a tense roll call.

Chicago Evening Journal William Flinn Pittsburg Flinn Chicago Theodore Roosevelt McGovern Mr. Flinn Michael Kenna Hinky Dink George W. Newcomer Taft L. A. Kendall Roosevelt Allen Cooper Bill Flinn Bill Barnes New York Victor Rosewater

Playground assessments rise as expanded work planned

J W Greenwood at the Y M C A announces increased playground costs this summer. Despite an approved appropriation, members must pay higher assessments as work doubles with three athletic fields, seven grounds, and a nearly doubled director force. The executive committee meets at 2 pm for guidance from supervisor Mr Bailey of Cleveland.

Playground Association J. W. Greenwood Association Bailey Cleveland

Cheap excursion rates spark local railroad dispute

Local railroads deny policy changes while the P. and L. E. promotes a lake resort excursion for next Sunday. Other lines accuse the P. and L. E. of stalling traffic but say they are rescinding the earlier no-excursion rate order.

How It Was Named Nottingham Lace Origin story

The text explains Nottingham lace was named because it was made by people living in caves in England. It notes that lace, even fine examples, can be washed safely with Easy Task soap, a natural cleanser costing five cents at grocers.

Nottingham England

Spitzbergen Coal Mines Operable in Coldest Weather

Even in the Arctic Spitzbergen coal mines lie deep enough to be worked during the harshest winter.

Spitzbergen Arctic

Embroidery Flouncings and Embroidered Goods Sale

A local advertisement details discounts on embroidery flouncings across four lots with price cuts of 25c to 50c. It lists 27 inch Swiss eyelet and solid embroidery designs for dresses, banding with lace effects, Venise lace inserts, and Cambric or Swiss flouncings in various widths. Yard ranges from 35c to 7.50.

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