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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
11
The New Castle baseball club reduced its indebtedness by $1,000 after a Coliseum boxing night netted $1,240. One thousand went to a note, the rest to the treasury for new suits and salaries as stock sales begin, totaling 26 shares at $25 each.
Buff Ehman will rejoin Akron after a dispute over pay with Columbus. Akron purchased his release to bring him back as the salary cap rule has long been ignored, adding about $250 monthly to the payroll.
The 1908 Reach guide, edited by Francis C. Richter, stands as the league’s official handbook. It features superior paper and engravings, with the world championship series well covered, and marks the seventh annual AL guide and 26th year of Reach's season reference. It is on sale at all newsstands.
Bobby Lowe, a former Tiger, declares Hans Wagner the greatest baseball player ever. He praises Wagner as an unmatched all around player and notes fans in Pittsburgh fear losing him. Lowe questions how the Pirates will replace Wagner and jokes the management will have the time of its life.
Edward A. Smiley, a former newspaper man and once sport writer for the New Castle Herald, may lose sight of an eye after an accident in Buffalo. He slipped on ice while hurrying to a fire, struck his head on a sidewalk corner, and suffered a deep forehead gash. Doctors fear permanent eye damage and note possible brain concussion.
The Lawrence Hotel duckpin team swept all three games against Garlock Packing in Ellwood City last night. Notably, Betts and Okson, not listed as regulars, played for Lawrence. Final scores show Lawrence leading across frames with strong totals in each game.
Akron gossip notes J T Windsor pursuing outfielder Bill Miller while Central league managers complain about high salaries. Harry N Keller from Youngstown joins Altoona. Outlaws seek Bill Schwartz but he stays in Akron. Sam Havel moved Newark to New Haven. Carlisle Indian Charles signs with Canton. Paddy Green seeks Marion. Bill Schwartz aims to be a sport writer after baseball. No Sunday games likely for Youngstown. concerns rise over Akron outfield. Akron prepares for a league schedule meeting as New Castle Erie and East Liverpool expect protests.
The Pennsylvania authorities plan to place guard gates at the dangerous Bridge Street crossing in Struthers to improve safety and deter risky crossings. Local officials say the measure responds to repeated incidents and aims to reduce accidents.
Rube Sellers has signed his contract to play with Sharon again this season. After holding out for more money he finally agreed to return, ending the contract dispute and securing his place on the team.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying internal remedy that reaches the disease at its source. Described by prominent physicians as a regular prescription, it combines tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrh and its mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered free. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An old health ad promotes Bloodine as a cure for kidney, liver, bladder, and blood diseases. It urges care of the kidneys as essential to overall health and notes McKee's Medicine Store at 21 North Mill Street as the source.
Stockholders of the New Castle baseball club will meet in the city hall council chamber next Thursday evening to reorganize for the coming season and elect directors. The outlook is bright and directors hope the club will finish debt free. A release for Kid Hagen was discussed with Hagen asking about 200 dollars a month and a 150 dollar buyout for his release.
R. M. Read owner of the New Castle hotel and longtime director has been elected secretary to succeed William Aiken who resigns after two years in the post. Aiken has been secretary of the club for two years.
The office has filled the position with Read, chosen for his dedication and prominence as a city sport promoter. He brings active attention to duties and is expected to advance local sports initiatives.
A broad industrial upturn is noted across Western Pennsylvania and parts of Eastern Ohio. Sharon hosts resumed operations at American Sheet and Tin Plate and a steel hoop plant. one Sharpsville furnace started. Youngstown plants near operation. New Castle idle Rosena and Atlantic furnaces could restart on short notice. American Locomotive and Pressed Steel Car in Pittsburgh expect resumed output. Pennsylvania line traffic west is about 80 percent of last year’s level.
Members of the New Castle baseball club are scheduled to report here on April 14, with directors changing the date from the 15th to ensure players arrive one day earlier. It is believed every member will be here by that date.
Fay residents report illness recoveries and visits. Wilming ton school directors meet as Fay students prepare to finish at New Wilmington high school. Local residents Armina Layton Nel lie and others visited New Castle. Contractors Neal and Dicks showcase Y M C A construction on Wilmington avenue. New Wilmington highlights include new sewers and drainage improvements.
Mrs Ive Davidson is ill. A dance is set for March 26. Gust Anderson and Edith Lozier of Lowellville visit, as do Sam Kopf and Allen Crook. Numerous calls and social events fill the week with residents from Lowellville Youngstown and nearby towns visiting relatives and attending concerts and church events.
The Bank of England reduced its minimum discount rate by half a point to 3 percent in London today. The 3 1/2 percent level had been in effect for two weeks.
An east bound Erie freight derailed at Pymatuning Junction yesterday as the locomotive and ten cars left the tracks creating a derailment scene.
New Castle druggists Love and Megown promote Hindipo the new kidney cure and nerve tonic. They guarantee satisfaction or full refund, offering a 50 cent mail order box under a positive guarantee to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders.
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