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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
4
A partnership titled The News Company is created by Mrs. George BE Treadwell and Fred L Rentz with L Rents as manager and Wella as editor.
War experts claim a greater navy and army are needed to deter foreign threats. They assert the US could mobilize 60,000 trained soldiers quickly while Germany could deploy more than 250,000 in 10 days. The piece accuses officers of using fear to gain rank and urges penalties for military leaders who lobby for funding.
A commission heard EB. R. Thomas describe a required income of 50000 dollars yearly to live, with 20000 for a town house and 10000 for a country house. The piece contrasts lavish spending by the wealthy with poverty in the city, urging more equitable wealth distribution to ease suffering among women and children.
A viewpoint argues that justice is hard to discern under conditions that grant luxury to some and cause suffering to others, and that such presentation shapes socialist ideology.
Governor Willson appeals for funds to quell widespread archy as night riders burn tobacco plantations and warehouses, assault officials, and terrorize Gracey Lovelaceville Mayfield Hopkinsville and nearby areas. Taxing law, a grand jury, and militia struggle to contain the violence. Texas rangers are suggested as a harsher alternative.
A petition asks President Roosevelt to pardon Captain Van Schaick who led the ill fated Slocum with hundreds burned and drowned. The piece argues sentiment obscures memory and questions justice versus mercy for the captain and affected families.
Robert Angus a long time North Beaver township resident and farmer died at his home 601 Lafayette street after a long illness. Born September 13 1830 in Westmoreland County he was 78. Survived by wife son C M Angus and daughter Nannie Smith of Minneapolis. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm with burial Mt Jackson M E cemetery.
The funeral for Vera and Eva Black daughters of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Black was held Saturday at the parental home on City Line street. Rev Braynton of the Free Methodist church officiated. The two girls were buried together in Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers G W Black B F Black William Maxell and T J Maxell.
At the family residence 2 Reiber street Konstanty the infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael Butja died Sunday of gastritis aged 1 year 2 months 14 days The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 am at St Mary's Polish Catholic Church and interment will be at St Joseph's Cemetery
Marietta Cade the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Cade of Hickory township died Sunday at noon from inanition. She was 24 days old. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in Graceland cemetery.
Secretary Taft will be the principal speaker at Fitchburg board of trade annual dinner tonight in Fitchburg Massachusetts. The event gathers local business leaders for remarks and prospects.
The Sunday school board of First M E church will elect officers Friday evening. Rev E B Higley will speak on The Parables starting Wednesday. The Queen Esther Circle plans The Japanese Girl cantata on March 10 at Greer's hall. Choirs perform Stabat Mater March 29. Multiple meetings and lectures noted at Mahoningtown M B and Central Presbyterian churches. Eight new members joined First Christian church. various social and business gatherings scheduled through March.
The article blends humorous verse on finding joy with local jests about March’s weather and community quirks. It notes a sea wolf March, a predicted peach crop bid, and various citizen observations from New Castle and nearby towns.
Rev. W. H. Cardoll of Hiram College preached at Central Christian Church both morning and evening. Cardoll, a pulpit candidate for the vacancy left by Rev. F. M. Biddle, made a favorable impression. Several other candidates will be heard before the congregation decides at a forthcoming meeting.
New Castle tin mill workers decline shared duties with Sharon workers citing prior idle periods but offer sympathy and a relief fund of several hundred dollars. Sharon men oppose the proposal, expecting home plant resumption soon, while New Castle workers note infeasible profits and inform American Tin Plate officials of the stance.
New Castle theatergoers are told that The Man of the Hour, a major New York success last season and this one, will be at the opera house Tuesday evening April 14. Manager Genkinger announced the first company, which recently played in Pittsburg. the engagement is expected to be a leading seasonal event.
The ad offers half off all sweaters to beat the cold wind and rain. Savings include $6.90 items for $3.00, $5.00 items for $2.50, $4.00 items for $2.00, and $3.00 items for $1.50.
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