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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
Industrial giants paid 40000 in city taxes funding fire and police protection and sewer work. A bond of public munis chest funds sewers and officers, while talk turns to closing public drinking places. Citizens debate a manufactured mine or excursion event that may spark neighborly chatter for weeks.
A garbled report describes Manny Lhrundel near director as not caring for his office while others seek tasks. It suggests a plan to fraudulently milk funds from poor families in summer, appeals to sympathy, and mentions Druschel cutting city spending by removing lazy workers. It notes investigative care before extending aid and condemns infant hunger among indigent families.
A wary city official laments reckless Independence Day behavior and noisy devices. The piece cites Meyer Lusk’s proclaimation limiting explosive noise in New Castle and notes past years’ accidents and injuries among youths, urging early warnings and safer celebrations.
The readable portion hints at a damaged OCR fragment with unclear names, places, and events. No coherent events or entities form a verifiable news item. the text is insufficient to identify a person, organization, or location for a factual summary.
The article laments the reluctance of many to enter public service despite jury duty and civic duties. It notes court powers to compel or excuse jury service, but warns few volunteers seek council or school board roles without pay. It argues only business-minded, civicly devoted individuals endure criticism, and that public service often ends in dissatisfaction and bitterness.
Stephen Barrett, Sr. of Franklin marks the 44th anniversary of the Lake Shore line opening dated June 23 1867 with a perfect attendance record. The article recalls the early days from Jamestown to Franklin, lists crew and station agents, and notes Barrett’s long tenure and popularity. It mentions oil shipments, the line’s extension to Oil City, and a bridge stone quarried at Taypulton.
An employee of United States Steel Corp will take an extra vacation over the Fourth. The Carnegie plant at Homestead will shut down Saturday and resume Monday morning.
An unclear OCR fragment reports a new approach to combating weevils with mentions of Wehelor or similar names and partial notes about methods and authorities, suggesting a rural agricultural bulletin or brief notice in a local paper. The legible terms indicate pest control in agriculture and regional references.
A store launches radical price cuts on trimmed hats, offering 100 hats Friday morning at half their former prices. Beautiful spring and summer turbans and large hats in many colors with smart trimmings are showcased. Prices drop from five to two dollars, halved from ten to four, eight to four, and more as the sale aims to move stock quickly.
A long readable fragment recounts odds and ends from Pittsburg life including jokes about real estate agents, councilmen, taxes, and ginger brands, plus varied vignettes on manners, marriages, travel, and local curiosities. It mentions a drowning river incident and a wedding baby outcry among many fleeting musings.
May June 29 A representative body of the State Grange met to form the United States Association. It plans to collect farm products from members and supply cooperative stores in large centers. Carriers on automobile stock and a uniform system will operate to cut middlemen and lower cash costs for farmers and consumers.
A Cumberland report says a posse pursues an assailant who abducted and assaulted a 18 year old near Maple Bendous. The girl was dragged from a grape arbor and bound before being gagged and left in darkness until found. Local authorities seek leads to identify the attacker and bring him to justice.
United Press reports Kaiser Wilhelm II is identified as Germanys largest landowner. Estimates of lands held total about 2 million acres across Prussia and Saxony, with state-related revenues and extensive estates added to the empire. Included are large parcels once held by princes and nobles, though exact figures vary by source.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions locations and names in a regional context. Readable bits reference Mies Adda Houle, WU wood, Miss Hagel, and Abobo with unclear roles. The piece appears as a stray paragraph rather than a full story, with multiple garbled words and missing context.
Mrs Chrissie B Weller wife of Charles Weller died at the family residence in Shenango township after an illness of nearly a year. Her husband and three sons, six daughters, two sisters and a brother survive. Funeral Friday at the family home with interment in Hermon cemetery.
A Trenton dispatch reports Republic Railway and Light Co has been incorporated with 17.5 million dollars authorized capital. One deliverer plans to acquire the outstanding stock of Mahoning and Shetango Railway and Light Co, which runs street railways in Youngstown New Castle Sharon Niles and Warren, plus lighting plants in several cities. General Electric is largely interested in absorbing the properties, confirming weeks‑old reports.
The closing session of the Bible school and Young People's convention of the Beaver Baptist association convened Wednesday afternoon at First Baptist church with many attendees. Officers for both groups were elected, and the symposium, “Ares is Known by its Fruits-What of the Blue School Tree?” featured Fred Hazen and others leading discussions, followed by a smoking tip from Dr. Stephenson of Philadelphia.
If a family member or friend suffers from drunkenness or drug disease, write to The Boeckus Sanitarium in Gowanda near Buffalo NY. Physicians claim eleven years of success treating these cases. Family doctors may recommend it. All correspondence is confidential. Address the Boeckel Sanitarium GowNada NY.
The News lists authorized candidates for county offices subject to the general primaries. Names include Allen and others, with positions and regions noted. The notice emphasizes eligibility and forthcoming electoral steps.
The store announces a large assortment of frocks aimed at women and girls for the Fourth next Tuesday, promising diverse styles and ready availability.
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