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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
4
New Castle News Company publishes daily except Sunday from Sycamore Street and Apple Way. Offices list officers including president treasurer and editor. Subscription rates shown and service described with telephones and advertising reps. mail and street sales noted. Entered as second class matter in New Castle Pennsylvania.
The News publishes a Black Hand letter demanding 1000 under threat of harm to George W. Johnson and his grandchildren. The letter targets Johnson, a leading employer in New Castle, prompting calls to hunt the writer and rid the community of such extortion.
Despatches describe Governor Slaton’s retirement and the inauguration as a near military event due to large state militia presence to deter trouble. The article praises Slaton as a capable leader who acted on facts over sentiment and notes his decision to commute Frank’s sentence amid widespread doubt at all judicial levels.
A defense of Governor Slaton asserting he granted Frank due process under doubt and upheld constitutional duty. The writer commends Slaton’s integrity, arguing the decision reflected justice and humanity, praising his actions amid mob restraint and broad public support.
Mrs. Maxler reports a valuable dog stolen from 305 North Bay street valued at 175 dollars. East Washington street bridge upgrades replace pillars with iron standards and keep cluster lights. Council actions include setting a 3.10 personal tax exoneration for Metz, approving a curb tank for William B. Howe, and electing Delos Farrell as city fireman. New contagions reported as scarlet fever and diphtheria.
A column mixes light verse and civic notes urging vegetables over fat in diet and warning of overwork and pollution. It mentions Cam McCready for mayor, fresh air camps, and local health and political chatter while commenting on newspapers, baseball, and local anecdotes.
Pennsylvania highway commissioner revokes the automobile license of a Johnstown man for operating vehicles while intoxicated. The column mocks clever excuses and notes about politics, spousal influence, and social sayings reflecting current era views.
James Hater, while fishing on the Susquehanna near West Milton, killed a large rattlesnake and opened it to find four fully developed young rabbits in its stomach. The snake and rabbits were exhibited that evening attracting attention.
Trinity Episcopal church members held a congregational meeting Friday in the guild room with good representation. The session was harmonious as plans were discussed informally to secure a rector to replace Dr. D. BR. S. Perry who recently resigned. Refreshments followed and an informal social period concluded the gathering.
Columbus reports Republican leaders monitor reception for Senator Theodore E. Burton after his South American visit. Indications say he may announce a presidential bid if favorable, with A. N. Rodway and Granville Mooney coordinating Ohio support while Gov. Frank B. Willis also looms as a potential candidate.
Revised estimates put the loss at 300000 dollars for the Wilson Provision company fire at the foot of South Water street in Peoria Illinois, yesterday evening. Fire officials say the damage remains largely unchanged.
The note announces William B. Veach of City Roller Mills as the meeting speaker and urges larger attendance. It urges members with poor attendance to attend and gives an abstract from the new executive committee about enforcing attendance rules and excuses for four consecutive absences. No meeting on Monday July 5th is planned, with time and place to be announced.
Harrisburg reports license revocations for Frederick Bryan and Carl S. Smeigh of the city as Metropolitan Life agents. Commissioner C. J. Johnson cites Bryan and Smeigh for inducing the surrender of a Fidelity Mutual policy to obtain a Metropolitan policy. The 1913 act bans such methods with penalties up to one year.
Mrs. Mary T. Worrell of Lewistown died after being bitten on the lip by a mosquito on a porch in Marysville. She suffered intense pain as her face swelled, and died early this morning following the incident yesterday evening.
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