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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
4
The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for president and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for vice president.
Auditor general FE Hardenbergh of Wayne district leads a slate including congressmen at large ai oer derer Philadelphia Gatusha A Grow of Susquehanna in the Republican ticket lineup.
The document lists congressional candidate J. B. Showalter for Butler County. State Senate candidate John McKinley of New Wilmington. Assembly candidate Malcolm McConnell of New Castle and James McAnns of Warm pum. Sheriff James H. Brown of New Castle. District Attorney Charles E. F. Medard of New Castle. Jury Commissioner Alexander McConnell of New Castle. Delegate to national Republican convention Oscar L. Jackson of New Castle.
Citizens debate the city treasurer Blevins shortage and city controller Westlake after a chaotic transfer left $25 000 uncertain. Finance committee members condemn neglect and call for an auditor while officials face public fuss over accountability and payrolls.
Citizens of New Castle condemn the handling of city finances by Mr. Hanna and Mr. Westlake noting their integrity yet urging them to perform satisfactorily or resign. They oppose funding an auditor at city expense and demand accountability in the payroll and duties.
The article suggests an expected wave of Boer immigrants joining the United States after the South African war. It notes offers of western land, railroad ties to immigration societies, and optimism from Boer commissioners about settlement opportunities in western states, though many may stay under British rule.
The article analyzes how humanitarian concerns in China clash with great power rivalries. It notes that no single power can protect its subjects from either the Boxer insurgency or the Chinese government without provoking others. Mutual suspicion has governed interventions and kept influences in balance, a pattern echoed in Turkey’s enduring conduct.
Analysts see ground troops cooperating despite cabinet distrust as nations seek to protect foreigners and back a unified Chinese government. The United States urges unity to end reactionary rule, with Li Hung Chang among those who could sustain a civilized native government if given chance and support to restore the emperor.
The national ticket for 1900 features McKinley and Roosevelt as a strong Republican pair. Roosevelt is praised for popularity, integrity, and independence from politicians, while the platform is described as principled and unyielding. The piece argues the ticket will secure New York and assure victory, leaving little doubt about the fall outcome.
Debate among labor factions over the Debs ticket versus Barker and the administration prompts Democratic leaders to target only trust-made goods. The judiciary panel opposes broad trust regulation, aiming to hurt American labor while shielding capital and shifting production offshore, with questionable gains for workers.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root cures kidney and bladder troubles for both women and men. Available at druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. A simple bottle by mail is offered free with a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
The passage indicates editors of trades union organs are urged to support William Jennings Bryan and persuade the working men to pull the Democratic chestnut out of the fire, signaling a political maneuver to unite labor interests behind Bryan.
In Lawrence County the century begins with debt payoff as churches raise over fifty thousand dollars for older and new buildings. Prosperity boosts church life, pastors receive timely salaries, and communities view the trend as essential to sustaining Christian work and revival.
A urging analysis weighs the two parties in the U S political scene arguing the Ryan party inspires fear over anarchistic threats and economic collapse while the transformed reform Democratic party is blamed for various national deprivations. The piece asserts voters should prefer the party deemed more rational to guide national growth and prosperity.
The New York Times reports 350000 commercial travelers have lost work since trusts concentrated industries. Savings on salaries total about 3 million dollars per day and another similar amount saved by cutting advertising. The piece warns such savings enrich multi millionaires and feed a growing, dangerous economic giant.
A local editorial laments arrests of New Castle youths for daylight bathing in the Neshannock within city limits. It urges construction of a public bath house with affordable or free bathing attire, arguing no sanitary measure, compassion, or philanthropy justifies denying access to swimming for those unable to pay.
City residents note that the Neshannock bridge at Washington and Pittsburg streets is too narrow by half and the Wes Washington and South Mill bridges cannot handle current traffic. A proposed upstream bridge from near Croton avenue to the heights opposite is being discussed and a council member has started a movement toward potential construction.
Traction lines have almost fully monopolized the bridges, making extended delays in bridge improvement inevitable. The longer the holdout continues, the harder and more expensive the project becomes, as power and transit interests impede progress.
The University of Chicago eliminates Latin across all departments on President Harper's recommendation. He condemns modern college work for overemphasis on areas other than literature and argues Latin fails to teach English or illuminate Rome and Greece. Public schools trend similarly, as curricula shrink Latin to favor practical value.
The New Castle area hosts a strong cluster of higher education institutions including Grove City College Westminster College Slippery Rock State Normal School and Volant College. Tuition is kept nominal, offering ample access to education and an atmosphere of cultured pursuit. The region aims to imitate Boston’s intellectual atmosphere and presents plentiful opportunities for local youth.
Democratic leaders still weigh Dewey and Schley as potential second place contenders behind Bryan. Towne’s Populist nomination alarms them, seen as a blunder to be corrected at Kansas City. Jones and allies push for a vice presidential nod to reassure eastern Democrats.
Citizens observe fine display of locally grown fruit in front of groceries. The Pennsylvania soil in Lawrence County yields produce with vivid color and superior flavor, surpassing California fruit for taste. Locals praise the rich soil that makes this region ideal for fruit growing.
If a prettier summer resort town than New Castle exists in America it is hard to find. Flowers bloom and foliage glows emerald as residents enjoy attractive homes lawns flower beds and a fine park within easy streetcar reach, making many choose to stay local for an outing.
Judge Taft told Filipinos that the United States aimed to maintain sovereignty with justice and to secure the best government possible under law. He said such governance would ensure stability, order, and prosperity for the islands.
Congressman Showalter will strive to obtain rural mail delivery for Shenango township as requested. The proposed route is convenient and feasible and its establishment would test the system in this section. Farmers want daily papers to keep in touch with world events and the market.
The Boston Transcript notes that trees hardest hit by caterpillars last season are the first to bud this year and have thicker foliage than trees defoliated previously. It speculates whether locusts will prove similarly beneficial, but leaves the outcome as conjecture.
New York bankers have loaned France fifteen million dollars and would be pleased to do a little more accommodating in that line. Prosperity is evident when bankers travel abroad to find borrowers capable of accepting their funds.
A report from Cascade Park notes 17 year locusts with M on one wing and RR on the other, interpreted as McKinley and Roosevelt. The finding is seen as another indicator that the Republican national ticket will win this fall.
Chairman Kerr of the Democratic congressional campaign committee says he has sent out practically no 16 to 1 speeches this year. There is no demand for silver literature, the issue being a dead one.
President McKinley has recently refitted his home at that place and plans to spend most of the summer there. It has been announced that he will not travel to make speeches across the country during the season.
A man accused of stealing eight bronze commemorative figures from Chickamauga National Park, honoring Civil War fallen heroes, faces charges. The incident targets items tied to park remembrance and offers no indication of motive.
Hon Jonathan Prentisa Delliver of Iowa received a Doctor of Laws from Bethany College but remains content with that distinction rather than the role of vice president of the United States.
The Spanish cannon loaned to Kansas City was found to be loaded. This detail figures to influence discussions among Democratic convention delegates as they start visiting local venues.
The comment on the ticket shows a strong personal following for Theodore Roosevelt nationwide, surpassing any other Republican in breadth and intensity. The note underscores Roosevelt's appeal across states and diverse constituencies, signaling broad cross‑section support.
William Jennings Bryan solves the money question and discovers one of his megaphones has been spiked. The incident adds to a tense political scene as Bryan court reports continue.
Marcus Alonzo Hanna, after due reflection, will probably acknowledge now that there are other pebbles or the beach. The remark hints at broader options beyond the current focus and suggests a measured reconsideration of priorities.
The wheat crop in Lawrence county will be below potential due to limited spring rainfall, affecting yields. The condition reflects drought stress from inadequate moisture during key growth stages.
The Lawrence Merccer district will host a senatorial conference in New Castle on Monday July 2. Organizers invite members and supporters to attend and discuss district issues and upcoming votes.
The Advance Agent of Prosperity will continue operations at the same location for another four years, maintaining its longstanding presence.
The market list shows official quotations in New Castle with weekly updates at noon every Tuesday. Items include butter eggs potatoes cabbage onions rhubarb asparagus cucumbers strawberries beets wax beans green peas radishes and other produce with per unit pricing and measurements.
W J Bryan arrived in Chicago en route to Lincoln after Wisconsin outing. He praised the Chicago platform, urged anti trust and anti imperialism planks, and said the Democratic national convention should stand by it. He denied any disagreement with Senator Jones on dropping 16 to 1. Bryan planned to stay in Lincoln and attend no Kansas City convention.
The School Board of North Beaver School District will meet in the Mt. Jackson school building on Saturday July 7 at 1 p.m. for the purpose of electing a principal and assistant principal for Mt. Jackson High School for a seven month term. By order of the Board. F. M. McGRAW, Sec. Mt. Jackson, Pa.
For Sale or Rent a 150 acre farm in Shenango township. Address inquiries to Mrs. C Springer 102 Mast Washington Street New Castle Pa 10tl.
Harlansburg on June 26 reports Mrs Enos Clark visiting friends in Chardon Ohio and Miss Turner from Slippery Rock visiting Miss Nettie Lock over Sabbath. Miss Pearl Anangst of Greenville visits Miss Harriett Sterling. Mrs H Jordan returning home from Hiram Ohio. Children's services planned at the Traptist church next Sabbath, July 1. Mr and Mrs John McClelland of New Castle visiting friends. Children's Day observed at the Mff church with a crowded program. Get your suit for the 4th from Cooper and Butler. Ice cream and berry festival July 4 at the Baptist church lawn to aid Mrs Proper through illness. Committee: George Dean, Grant Harlan, Adam Wimer, Wm Ruby, Iarl Potter, Willie Cleland. Mrs Ruby, Bell Brant, and Isaac Harland as collectors. The annual Wimer family reunion at Henry Wimer's in Harlansburg on June 25. Rev Drake spoke and officers elected. next reunion planned for September 3, 101.
MT. JACKSON Dr and Mrs Taylor attended the Beaver centennial last week Jas 1 Cooper has gone to Nashua to spend a month with friends Mise Etoile McWilliams is visiting friends in Renfrew Butler county Mrs Margaret Porter of Pulaski guest of friends here Mrs Samuel Chambers and children of Pittsburg visiting W C Chambers Mrs Robert Nevin and children of Zelienople spending this week at a DB Coxs Mrs DP Byers of Mahoningtown and Miss Faucett of McKeesport visited J D Liken Grant Brown returned home from Kingsville where he has been teaching for several months New hats offered by Cooper & Butler The board of education met in school hall last Saturday to elect teachers for North Beaver Miss Kerr to teach in No 1 in this village
Dame rumor notes Edwin Heasley may soon wed. Charlies Simonton of Darlington installs a heater for D. R. Greer. Reese Henley and a Hillavills ville lady visit Mrs. A. M. Hunt. Eugene Robinson plans a new residence in three weeks. Frank Chapin finishes a fine barn. George Green to build one soon. Rev J Bell Neff of Ol City to lecture July 2 with proceeds for the league. Local shop signals rising business and new fashions in suits.
Irwin Riley born August 1 1882 in Denver county near Beaver Hills died last week. Survived by wife Elizabeth and sons Harry Clyde Mont and Albert D who died in 1881 at 18 months. He lived on a Moravia area farm and was a longtime member of Wampum U P church. Burial at Oak Park cemetery.
An old time medicinal notice promotes Her Bine as a liver regulator. If eyes show specks or pains occur under the ribs on the right, a few doses are claimed to restore balance. The price is 60 cents and the ad is signed by Scott Paisley.
Cooper and Butler's announces new and stylish neckwear arrivals with fresh designs and classic cuts for the season. Shop features feature bold patterns, elegant fabrics, and a curated selection suitable for formal and casual wear.
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