Treasurers Muddle Shakes City Finance Committee
At a Friday finance committee meeting New Castle learned city treasurer Alex Hanna’s accounts are badly entangled. An independent audit was ordered after revelations of missing funds, faulty tax duplicates, and incomplete reports across treasurer, controller, and delinquent collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Hanna
Aiken
Messrs
Miller
Hartman
Mesars
Davis
Dean
Hanna
Westlake
Hisartman
Messrs. Miller
Kartman
John Plevins
Carpenter John Kerr killed by derrick fall at chemical works
John Kerr a 31 year old carpenter of the Third ward died after a derrick rope failed at the new chemical works near the Shenango tin mill. He fell, was crushed, and died en route to hospital. He lived in New Castle with his wife and two children Fred and Coulter. Mrs Kerr was visiting at Slippery Rock when notified.
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John Kerr
New Chemical Works
Shenange
Kerr
Cochran
Scott Street
Fred
Coulter
Slipperyrock
Mr. Kerr
Slippery Rock
New Castle
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Prime Claim
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles eczema and all skin diseases with instant and permanent relief. It warns against counterfeits and lists Central Drug Store Long Avenue Rhodes Drug Co 121 Washington Street and Fred C Hyde Mahoningtown as suppliers.
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DeWitt
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Rhodes Drug Co
Washington Street
Fred C. Hyde
Mahoningtown
Celery King Promoted as Broad Cure All Patent Remedy
A claim circulates that Celery King is a scientific mix of rare roots herbs and barks from Nature's laboratory that cures constipation nervous disorders headaches indigestion and liver and kidney diseases. Marketed as a wonderful medicine it is said to be recommended by physicians and sold in 25c and 60c packages by drag gists.
Smite and Suffer: Women Find Relief in Favorite Prescription
An 1880s style testimonial touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ill health. The writer from Arkansas claims improvement after months of suffering, praising multiple Pierce remedies and inviting sick women to consult by letter.
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J. A. Alsbrook
Austin, Lonoke Co
Ark
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Pittsburg & Western Opens Large New Freight Station
New offices rise at Division and Mill as Pittsburg and Western moves from the Hotel Pierce rear to a commodious two story complex. By Monday the 25th, Charles J. Quinn and staff will operate in a 550 by 40 foot freight house with steam heat electric light four tracks and multiple platforms and yards calibrated for efficient loading and unloading.
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Pittsburg & Western
Division and
Mill Streets
Pierce
Charles J. Quinn
Quinn
Belmont boom started at Utah delegation to Kansas City
Alexander Tarbet, Utah delegation chairman, declared at a Democratic club event that Utah will cast its vote for Oliver Belmont of New York for vice president. He stated Belmont will gain broad western delegate support and praised Belmont as an eastern pioneer for Bryan while noting his wealth and sense of duty as a Democrat.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Alexander Tarbet
Utah
Kansas City
Tarbet
Democratic Club
Oliver mm. JF. Belmont
Belmont
West
Hryin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Me Ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Props Toledo O We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honorable in business and financially able to meet obligations West Truax Wholesale Druggists Toledo Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon blood and mucous surfaces Price per bottle Bold by all Druggists Testimonials free Hall's Family Pills are the best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin .Wholesae Druggists
Tiall
Killed Near Grove City In Belmont County Horse Accident
A Grove City telegram reports S. W. Waldron aged 69 killed instantly and his wife seriously injured when a horse spooked the buggy and struck a gate post. The couple had been shopping and were returning home. Waldron leaves two married daughters.
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Grove City
S. W. Waldron
Relief and Comfort Soothe Asthma With Ballard's Syrup
For relief and comfort in asthma Ballard's Workrhound Syrup has no equal. Price 25 and 50 cents. Scott Paisley.
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Ballard
Scott Paisley
Taxpayers Protest City Accounting Shortfalls and Call for Auditor
New Castle taxpayers condemn the city treasurer and controller over muddled accounts and lax oversight. They demand city funds cover an external audit or force competent officials to perform duties, arguing the controller failed to audit and keep proper books. The piece cites law requiring supervision of all city accounts and immediate reporting of irregularities.
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Westlake
Tie
McCanee
John Preston
Mr. Miller
Councils
Weastlike
Hanna
Mr. Aiken
Aiken
Hie
Messrs. Miller and Hartman
New Castle
Prevent
Views of Citizens Call for City Audit and Duty
Citizens express regret over city finances and demand accountability from Treasurer Hanna and Controller Westlake. They favor an independent audit to uncover mismanagement while noting the need for officials to perform sworn duties or resign. The finance committee proposes hiring an auditor to review the treasury, amid debate and possible council opposition.
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Henna
New Castle
Hanna
Westlake
Dauger
Finance Committee
Courose
Chaoy
Alarming Cable From Tien Tsin Reports U S Marines Killed
A cable from missionary Frederik Brown dated June 22 from Che-Fes reports that Lieutenant Wright and about 150 white residents including marines and sailors were killed or wounded as Tien Tsin was bombarded by Chinese forces. The foreign quarter reportedly destroyed and the American consulate building electrified. The garrison lacked ammunition and faced severe distress demanding immediate aid.
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Publishers’ Press
New York
Frederik
Brown
Tien Tesin
Che-Fes
Wright
United States Marine Corps
Terriit Straits
Tien Tsin
Tiley Tsin
The Modern Beauty Embraces Sunshine and Clean Living
A period-appropriate lifestyle note extols health through good food, outdoor exercise, and sunlight. It promotes a laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company, as a gentle cleansing aid.
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California Fig Syrup Company
National Republican Chairman Hanna backs Roosevelt stance
Cleveland dispatch reports Chairman Hanna of the National Republican committee stating he was not for or against Roosevelt before the convention fight but supported him once delegates showed their preference. He declined to discuss the executive committee and said he would rest for a few days.
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Press Dispatch
Cleveland
Hanna
National Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Nanna
Liver Health Prompted by Language Folk Saying
The note relates Chinese phrasing about the liver following health advice. It mentions DeWitt's Little Liver Risers as famous small pills for liver and bowels. Stores cited include Central Drug Store Long Avenue Rhodes Drug Co and 1121 Washington.
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DeWitt
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Rhodes Drug Co
Washington Street
Fred C. Hyde
Mahoningtown
Seventh Ward Notes On Visits and Accidents
SEVENTH WARD. Druggist Hyde in Pu laski on business. Families and visitors across Cedar street and Mahoning avenue. a new baby girl born to Renard Scanion family. several residents travel to Princeton and Edenboro for visits. A ward picnic with First M B church planned at Conneaut Lethe. numerous local residents return from visits. Two injuries reported: Jessie Reed breaks wrist while swinging a tree limb and Mrs. Caroline Carnes sustains serious injuries after a tree limb breaks.
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Methodist Church
Ths
M. Bk
Conneaut Lethe
Jessie
Ida Reed
Cherry Street
Ritchie’s Woods
Caroline Carnes
Newport
Amishman’s Horse Slips, Humane Euthanization Near Town
Levi King, an Amish resident on Wilmington road, was driving into town when his horse slipped at the Highland and Tincoln avenues intersection. The animal broke its hip, a veterinarian judged no cure possible, and it was shot to end suffering. King was unhurt and no further damage occurred.
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Levi King
Wilmington Road
Highland
Tincoln Avenues
Joe
Mr. King
Pocketbook Lost Near Idenburg With Money Inside
A pocketbook containing a sum of money was found near Idenburg. The owner can claim it by proving property details and paying a required fee. Contact B. W. Cover at Hdenburg, Ba for this notice.
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Idenburg
B. W. Cover
Hdenburg
The News Co Urgently Seeks Immediate Coal Delivery
In a brief notification The News Co requests prompt delivery of lump coal tied to subscription accounts. The office insists on swift fulfillment to satisfy readers and maintain service.
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the News Co
Sale of Real Estate in Newcastle City, July 1
Hy virtue of phanks court will offer at public sale on Wednesday July 1 the following parcel in Newcastle City Township described as plot five in the McCleary tract bounded by Felty lot line Grant Avenue and Lot Four. Mortgage details include Peters Holsinger N Fatlie and John Holsinger deceased with $1 555 due, terms one payment due at sale confirmation and two equal yearly installments plus interest. Purchaser may pay cash at confirmation. sale conducted by attorney.
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Paul Ale Isos
Newcastle
Laiwrens
Aml
Grant Avenue
Pete Dearer
Dotn Holsinger
Dames N. Fatlie
Morteage
John Holsinger
Teg Precesa
Peter Boch
DG Sumini Vt
Robert K. Aiken
Citizens Light Heat and Power Company charter application
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 10, in Harrisburg by Scott Paisley, Robert HM Whaley, James A Stevens, for incorporation under the General Corporation Act. The proposed name is Citizens Light, Heat and Power Company, to supply light heat and power by electricity to the public in New Ge tle Lawrence County, with rights and privileges of the act.
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Onnnsylvania
Harrisbore
Scott Paisley
Robert HM
Whaley
J Dames
Stevensean
Allied
Citizens Light, Heat and’ Ey Company
New Ge Tle
Taewrence County
Penney
Hh. Akens
Auditor's Notice in Farmington Orphans' Court case
An auditor appointed by the Orphans' Court of the county will attend at The Washington Street office in Castle on Friday the 6th at 10 o'clock to hear claims regarding the final account of Samuel Ludtmann estate administered by Jacob Byler. Interested parties must present claims or be barred from the fund.
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Jacob Wi. Eyler
Samuel Jauffmen
Orphans’ Court
Oon County
Jacob H. Byler
Samuel HH LudTmann
Baer
Astie
George W, Musr
Audi
Public notice on charter amendment for New Castle Shovel Co
Public notice to be presented to the Governor on the second of July 1900 under an act of assembly for the Corporation Amendment Act proposing to alter the charter of New Castle Shovel Co by amending the first clause of the Articles of Association to read New Castle Steel Co. J. G. Wallace, president, New Castle, Pa. June 12, 1900.
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Commonwealth
Corporation Amendment
New Castle Shovel Cmpany
New Castle Shovelpany
New Castle Steel Com Rapa
NEW Castle Shovel CO
J. (. Wallace
Pros
New Castle
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