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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
6
An Ohio senate meeting will hear supporters of the Kinsman bill granting women the vote on local option measures. Proponents argue women suffer most from liquor abuse and deserve equal voting rights on prohibition and related questions.
Clarry Orchard, who pleaded guilty to the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg of Idaho and to the murders of nineteen others, was sentenced to be hanged. Judge Wood then recommended commuting the death penalty to life imprisonment, a move seen as a moral obligation to aid the prosecuted conspirators. The piece condemns any pardon and urges the Idaho board of pardons to refuse commute.
At Mingo Junction Ohio the village council eyed building a large sewer or bridge project to dip into thousands of dollars for labor relief. They argued work could be done when labor is cheap to save the town money and assist citizens in need amid idle mill conditions.
New Castle council awarded a contract to a Youngstown builder for a Fifth ward sewer to drain the South Mill street lake. The piece argues starting work now could secure cheaper labor and help idle workers, urging immediate public projects as mills resume.
New Castle residents await relief as the Missouri Supreme Court rules citizens cannot be forced from street corners unless blocked by traffic The town complains about habitual crosswalk crowding hindering pedestrians and vows improvement once Mayor Harry Lusk takes office.
A dated satirical piece skewers politicians for courting voters while planning to profit, notes spring signs like the scissors grinder, mocks a misfit candidate on a whiskey platform, jokes about a New Jersey circus snake, and ends with a French chemist claim about sea water cures.
A playful column notes odorless onions and public chatter about candidates, a school board meeting for a new high school, a Cleveland wife leaving her husband, and jokes about disguises. It mentions rye or hop water availability and Oklahoma eavesdropping law. A Pittsburgh Orangeman sports a green sham rock on his bald head after drink, with light satire about celebrations.
Governor Curtis Guild of Massachusetts, seen as Taft campaign choice for vice president, is gravely ill at his Boston home. Doctors report a crisis likely today from a complication of grip and rheumatism affecting the heart, with a chance of recovery if he survives the crisis.
W J Collins responds to Sam O Rouke defending Pacific Northwest settlement as best for laborers. He argues better conditions in Oregon Washington Idaho, urges acreage in fruit growing or dairying areas, warns careful soil study, cites local mobility and opportunities, and asserts New Castle residents deserve full information.
Sunday service at 2 30 p m at the Lutheran church. Miss Lyda Hall of New Brighton visits her parents. Rev Whistler spoke at Belton last week and will preach at Mt Union next Sunday. Mrs William Nevin and son Bert attended a wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Lee Scott of Camp Run. Quilting parties flourish with three recent events at Koch McDonald and Whistler homes. Q Q Q club met at Helen Kaufman site with sewing and a social dinner. Geo W Nagel house fire caused interior damage. neighbors aided. Mrs John Nagel celebrated her husband’s birthday with family and neighbors, about 80 in attendance.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret DeVore were held at her 28 Allen street home with Rev. J. C. McDonald officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. pallbearers named. Also noted: death of 11 year old Sarah Elizabeth Linzy and services for F. H. Morrison, with interment in Zelienople. Rosa Ann Moore to Akron for burial.
Myr tle McCarthy alleges Martin C Armour kicked her in the eye as she slept. Armour was held on an assault and battery charge and Alderman Ranney will dispose of the case later.
Removal notice announces Dr. John Early will relocate his dental office from 72 Pittsburg Street to 70 North Mill Street and will reside at the new address after April 1. The move consolidates office and home at the same location.
Polly Bacon aged 89 died yesterday in Brookfield near Sharon. She was one of the pioneer settlers of the Western Reserve.
The Patterson Stationery Co. at 65 East Washington street features a vast display of post cards including ecards, birthday, comics, views, and hand painted cards with prices from 2 for 5 cents to 65 cents each. Post card albums range from 5 cents to $1.00 as the store positions itself as wholesale and retail headquarters.
Duffords offers a special sale on carpets and rugs in all sizes with made to order options. Promises prompt service and the lowest prices in the city within the read notice.
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