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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
6
Over a month four murders surge through CRIME WAVE in Castle and Lawrence County. Three murders in New Castle and one in Ellwood City. Authorities report arrests and a sentence of 18 to 20 years, but the killings continue to alarm officials.
The piece argues reforms must start early addressing tuberculosis crime and poverty. It notes Roosevelt's Chicago speech backing Hughes and signaling a collapse of the Progressive party, predicting a united Republican victory in November.
The passage argues that loving care and intelligent guidance during ages one to six produce fewer sick, bad, and shiftless people later in life, praising national efforts to improve child welfare and schooling. It stresses the lasting impact of early years on society.
Steamers sailing today include Carpathia bound for Liverpool. Due today are Milazzo from Gibraltar Manchuria from London and Michigan from London. Weather reports indicate sound carries best southeast of a storm center.
A mosaic of humorous and editorial asides from a 1916 era page. Bits on family bravado, weather quips, front-line morale, and social norms mix with patriotic calls and local color. Notable lines reference Isabel, a riv er plunge, hornets, and civic pride, framed by newspaper-style asides.
The piece parodies public figures and workers with blunt opinions. It notes George Washington’s supposed honesty and a critique of mismanaged business. It cites a Pennsylvania compensation ruling about injuries between workers and hints at evolving employer liability.
Fragmentary notes mention events in Missouri including deaths elopements marriages divorces embezzlement residence changes and notable incidents. The item suggests a general roundup of social and criminal tidbits with no single clear focus or complete details.
A New Castle Pennsylvania writer honors the volunteer soldiers serving in battle. The letter laments parting from lovers and families and urges national gratitude and support as the nation endures hardship for the sake of liberty and a brighter future. Signed by W. Orville Kerr of New Castle.
Regent theatre presents House Peters and Barbara Tennant in The Closed Road. Star theatre features James Morris in The Redemption. Nixon theatre shows Norma Talmadge in Going Straight and The Love Comet.
Miss Elizabeth Whitmarsh of the Seventh ward and Miss America Burnsides of Epworth street left today for Eagles Mere Pennsylvania as delegates from Westminster College Y W C A to the state convention at that place. New aliens. York state has 3,000,000.
An essay extols daily muscle use for men praising jaw and arm strength while critiquing female sociability, warning against overwork. It suggests husbands share housework, lift heavy loads, and practice lifting with American gym devices to assert authority and improve health.
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