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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
2
Washington June 30 The army engineers say raising the wreck of the Maine from Havana harbor will exceed a $300,000 appropriation. They will first conduct a thorough examination and cost study before deciding if Congress will provide more funds. If not, the ship may be broken up and removed in pieces.
Fifteen stone cutters employed by George Nanni on the new Methodist Episcopal church in Kittanning PA quit after two months of unpaid wages. Union officials advised the action and Nanni says he can hire replacements but progress remains halted.
A mad dog in Youngstown was shot by a policeman yesterday after biting two men. The incident ended without further injuries and the dog was destroyed on the scene.
In New Castle area markets Parisian Sage is hailed as a premier hair tonic claiming dandruff cure scalp itch relief and hair growth with a pleasant non greasy formula. A March 25 1910 letter from Lulu D Fix of Raphine Virginia extols its benefits and a large bottle sells for 60 cents via American makers Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
The Beav er Baptist association gathering in western Pennsylvania began at New Brighton Baptist Church with about 200 delegates and visitors. Dr S C Johnson of Sharon presided. Rev George C Horter led praise. Rev A E Finn and Rev H C Geiss spoke on religious topics. Slavik dialect song welcomed attendees.
Police were notified late last night that Mrs. Dorsey Martin, who had recently attempted suicide, was moaning in pain at her home. A physician diagnosed appendicitis and she was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital for treatment.
In Red Bank New Jersey Mr and Mrs I H Adlem found a small weak fish on their porch steps after a fish hawk carrying it from the Shrewsbury river dropped it. The couple accepted the unexpected gift and wondered how it happened.
Ten East Palestine men form a company to excavate near Knox farm south of Mt Jackson Pa in a bid to locate prehistoric mound remains. Attorney J C Lyon first noted the hillock and archaeologist McGraw believes it may be an ancient burial mound 1800 years old or more. The group plans a derrick sided shaft and leads to uncover relics shedding light on an ancient American race.
Sixty one students receive diplomas at Slippery Rock State Normal school's annual commencement. Principal Alfred Maltby presided as Kenneth Ewing McCamey gave the salutatory and Miss Mary Ella Welsh delivered the vale dictory. The event highlighted the year's record attendance and plans for a new dining hall and dormitory conversion.
Steve Nodge 35 of Bessemer mine Anandale is hospitalized with severe facial breast and shoulder burns from a premature explosion after he looked into a powder can containing three pounds of powder. He and friends planned a Fourth celebration, a squib was lit, and the blast occurred as he approached the can. His eyes may be affected. Butler Eagle reports from Butler County.
During the Butler boomers' visit last night a fire broke out behind Nolan's store on Washington street. A pile of old papers and rubbish was set ablaze, likely arson, with a nearby shed roof burned but minor damage. Fire department says no exhibition run occurred.
At a council committee meeting last night the city printing contract went to Miller Pyle Graham and the city advertising contract was awarded to the New Castle Democrat and The News for the city.
Bailey & Co. of Sandy Lake drill a well on the Hunter heirs' farm east of Mercer opening a large third sand gas field. The test shows thick sand, high pressure and ample gas near a strong market, with a two by one mile prospective area and plans for extensive development.
The council schedules a special session tonight to reconsider the $45,000 bond for repaving downtown streets. The street committee is also to meet at the city building to discuss the same matter, following an adverse vote at Monday’s meeting.
A cock fight near Youngstown between Youngstown and Beaver Falls birds ended with Beaver Falls winning the purse. Local betting and attendance noted as the event concluded.
The Visiting Nurse association will set up an emergency hospital at the Fourth headquarters to treat heat sufferers and minor injuries not requiring full hospital care. The room will have cots and conveniences, and operate from 9 a.m. until late evening.
Minnesota Prohibitionists will hold their state convention in Minneapolis on July 1 to discuss policies and organize statewide activities. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend and vote on platform proposals.
Hokara massage cream markets itself as a soothing antiseptic skin food that eliminates pimples eczema and irritations. The ad claims it leaves skin soft and velvety and offers a money back guarantee with 20 cents for a liberal jar or 50 cents for a larger size. Sold by M. B. Mckee. Also promoted are Hokara Ree Tablets to cleanse the blood and regulate bowels.
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