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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
4
New Castle News is published every evening except Sunday from Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Way. Offices use Bell numbers for editorial and business lines. Subscriptions cost 1% weekly or 5.00 yearly for daily edition. mailed at 8.00 yearly. Located in Weweinstle, Pa with second class matter.
A newspaper item claims West Branch Iowa sent a telegram to a state cavalry captain saying locals would not return to war. Two thirds of the troopers allegedly refused the federal oath, prompting editorials praising New Castle volunteers who took the oath and served six years.
The text portrays Theodore Roosevelt as staunchly American and ready to recruit a division of Rough Riders for possible war with Mexico. It notes his offer to mobilize troops, equipment, and support, signaling strong public backing and swift mobilization if called.
The passage asserts the Roosevelt division will be filled with fearless American troopers ready to aid the country on the field of battle. It emphasizes unwavering loyalty and confidence that the colonel will lead with courage, claiming he will be there with colors flying.
The piece argues against heavy censorship in wartime detailing that Britain kept front news from the public for days hindering recruitment. It supports government oversight at the front but demands Americans receive factual updates on engagements casualties and military progress. It warns border censorship may fail to hide developments from the public.
Soldiers at the Mt Gretna mobilization camp receive inoculations to prevent fever outbreaks that plagued the Spanish American War era army. Infantry cavalry engineers artillerymen all partake in the program aimed at immunity against fevers and deaths.
The Russian government will issue a loan of 24.333 million dollars to China after the war. Funds are earmarked exclusively for construction of five railroad lines in Manchuria. Agreement reached between Russian and Chinese financial agents. reported to the state department by Consul Caldwell at Viadivostok.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recalls a man who declares life empty and the dead are happiest, then is changed by love before an auto accident ends his gamble with fate. The clipping mixes social quips and brief notes on posts, taxes, and public life.
The essay argues politics is a growing industry employing thousands, with professionals dominating primary elections and influence. It notes two main parties, Republicans and Democrats, and suggests office seekers pursue profit or revenge, while many citizens would be displaced from labor if politics vanished.
The passage laments leaders forced away from power as governments rush to create offices to satisfy demand. It argues revenge drives politics more than eloquence and warns against politics eclipsing business, urging restraint.
A large audience filled Princeton Pa auditorium to witness the farce The Old District School on Tuesday evening. The performance drew constant laughter from start to finish as actors entertained the crowd at the local venue.
A meeting held early this week resulted in the selection of teachers for several schools in Slipperyrock township. Appointments include Princeton No. 1 with Miss Nellie Zeigler, Fairview with Miss Offutt, Rose Point with Miss Jean Fisher, and Grant City with Miss Winifred Fisher.
Edward Sechler increases his property value by a new well project. Shaffer Co. handles the drilling, signaling development and potential economic impact for the area.
Mr and Mrs Mont Stickle and children Mrs Coulter and Mr Robinson visited the home of James and Mary Stickle the former's parents for a recent evening outing.
Gas lighting has been installed in the houses of Joseph Mershimer and Jacob Eckert in the area, reflecting new utility improvements.
Installation services that were to be held in the Presbyterian church Friday evening have been postponed to a later date.
Oliver Stickle of New Castle spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs James Stickle. Mrs Edith Brothers of New Castle spent the week end with her sister Mrs F E Braden. Rev and Mrs Thomas McKee were New Castle visitors on Monday. Mrs Helen White and Miss Mary Ramsey two prominent young ladies near here are enjoying a trip to Washington DC and other points of interest. They will be gone about two weeks. Miss Nina Boyd and Lou Boyd of Volant motored to the home of their parents Mr and Mrs J H Boyd one day recently. Mr and Mrs Chambers passed through here en route to Ellwood City on Sunday. Miss Margaret Cotton spent last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Sara Stickle. Misses Bernice and Kathryn Brothers of New Castle are visiting relatives here. Mrs Thomas Myers is spending a short time at the home of her nephew George Dumbaugh of Pleasant valley. Mr Hogue is busy papering the parsonage this week.
The Wampum Campfire girls picnicked at the Coulter home near New Castle and spent the day with games and a picnic dinner served by the hostess. The Wampum Athletics host Ellwood Collegians tomorrow at 3 PM, a likely fast contest with many fans expected.
The Drake Memorial museum in Titusville gains two photographs by Julien H. Bryan showing Charles H. Drake beside the Drake well monument. The images capture father and son near the landmark associated with the birth of the petroleum industry as Drake consigns his mother's remains at Woodlawn burial vault.
The listings show Dustin Farnum in David Garrick at one venue and Willie Collier in The Bugle's Call at the other, guiding locals to evening program options.
Miss Geraldine Harvey was taken to Shenango Valley hospital yesterday for appendicitis and underwent surgery this morning. She is reported to be progressing as well as could be expected.
Old members of the W. T. Y. T. of the Presbyterian church are requested to meet this evening at the home of C. H. Coulter, president of the organization.
Sunday services planned at Wampum Presbyterian Church morning and evening. Rev. J H Humphrey to preach with special music by the choir.
The regular borough council meeting will be held Monday evening in the council chambers. Important business is expected to be discussed during the session.
Miss Nettie Galbreath returns from a visit with friends in New Castle. Mrs. John Ashton of Lowellville spent yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Algier. Ed Cook and Arthur Aiken returned from a visit in New Castle. Miss Margaret Davidson has taken...
A humorous Life magazine quip contrasts a father’s old ten cent behavior with his son’s demand for a quarter, illustrating shifting attitudes toward money across generations.
Four Daily News employees from Washington Pennsylvania left to join Company H Tenth regiment at Camp Brumbaugh causing a near suspension of the paper. The rookies are Fred Villinger Ellis Baker John Horan and William Hague.
A Detroit Free Press quote shows a lighthearted view of patriotism as annually celebrating with fireworks. The speaker jokes about spending two to three dollars on fireworks each Fourth of July as a simple act of patriotism.
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