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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
16
A public health notice warns residents to curb Fourth of July firework hazards. It cites specific risks from rockets and toy pistols, urges shielding stables and cellars, closing windows, and dampening yard debris. It reminds about bite injuries, burns, and the need for surgical care for wounds. It urges councils to pass protective ordinances.
New Castle grocers argue sugar should be on the free list as canning season starts. A dealer says if sugar goes free, granulated sugar could drop to 4 per pound from 6. He notes sugar duties at 79 percent versus lower rates for autos and furs. He cites England's sub 2 percent sugar duty and questions taxing 93 million Americans to aid a few cane and beet growers.
Thomas A. Edison chooses the Silver Lake area of Newark for two new plants. One factory will build storage battery autos and the other will produce cars like those he has tested on Erie railroad lines. He made his first long trip in these cars last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wm E Corey long known in U S steel circles now reside in Paris where they hosted a grand ball. Attendees included representatives of France s aristocracy and other notable families.
Miles McDonald, 50, appeared before Squire Burnside in South Sharon on a complicity charge in the Dunimire and Vinton robbery that occurred over two years ago. Identified by Hi Daly as the accomplice, McDonald was bound over to court after a not guilty plea. Daly confessed to the crime and urged a life sentence for himself.
Bedford Springs Pa June 29.4 The Pennsylvania Bar moves to push at the next legislature a law to authorize sale of prison made goods and to direct prison earnings of wife deserters to their families The measure credited to Ward Bensall of Allegheny county arose from the Associated Charities of Pittsburgh Walter George Smith of Philadelphia reported on uniform state laws noting public sentiment in Pennsylvania is not aroused enough to repeal existing laws and adopt the uniform divorce act as in other states
In Mars Pennsylvania on a Saturday night near the Velte foundry three men charged with disorderly conduct settled in Justice John Co. Dight’s court. Charles Glenzer paid a $2.50 fine and is expected to pay more. Peters and his father decide if further action is taken by county authorities.
A brief note describes a homely girl who, once she starts talking, tends to overwhelm listeners with a rapid, unclear stream of words. The remark highlights social judgments about appearance and verbal expressiveness.
Mike and George Hendes ages 8 and 12 from Sharpsville were arrested for stealing 600 to 700 pounds of scrap iron from the Shenango Furnace company. They were jailed in Mercer awaiting Juvenile Court hearing.
Hokara praised by medical field as ideal eczema remedy and skin cleanser. It promises clear pores and soft white skin and is sold in New Castle by McKee's Medicine store for 25 cents per jar with a refund guarantee if not satisfactory.
Mr and Mrs B Fred Hughes formerly of New Castle now in Greenville received two Black Hand letters within 48 hours threatening to kidnap their children unless 100 dollars is left on a porch. The letters, unsigned and in the same handwriting, prompted Mrs Hughes to flee with the children. Police have taken up the case and hope for arrests.
The international conference at Brussels will be held on July 5 and 6. Nearly all American delegates have sailed for the meeting. Representation from the United States and Canada will be drawn from the directors of the American Iron & Steel Institute, including E. H. Gary and Farrell.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders two railroads to remove from service cars that screech. Citizens complain citywide about disturbances to sleep. Police are directed to enforce quiet nights with bans on midnight singing and whistles.
The body recovered from the Greenville river is identified as Harry Carroll of Geneva, who had been missing for several months. Police say the death is under investigation and no foul play is suspected at this time.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Byers at 644 Pittsburg Street.
A large contract story notes Mr. McKee of McKee’s Medicine Store sold hundreds of Dr Howard’s specific half price with a money back guarantee for constipation and dyspepsia but not a single bottle was returned. The ad claims quick relief for dizziness headache poor digestion constipation and straining and calls it a popular dinner pill in large cities.
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