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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
4
Published every evening except Sunday in New Castle Pennsylvania The News Company invites public interest correspondence from all parts of the county. All checks money orders and communications should be addressed to The News Company New Castle Pa and not to any individual.
The board of education faces critique for pushing a $300,000 plus high school project without a citywide vote. Voters want better facilities but fear city bankruptcy from "preposterous hobbies" pushed by current leaders. Critics say bond stretching over years avoids public referendum.
The article lauds a 13 000 mile American fleet voyage with 16 battleships and auxiliaries, praising flawless operation, high speed, and intricate machinery. It contrasts modern steam powered ships with ancient frigates, notes the $10 000 000 cost of an armored leviathan, and cites Spain’s weaker mechanical base leading to swift defeat.
Admiral Evans directs 12,000 men in fleet practice at Magdalena Bay with artillery shooting seen as a test of mechanical skill. The long voyage and vast waters provide room for precise distance calculations, wind and water adjustments, and seasoned marksmen to prove their reputation in trials to come.
A playful column covers little Ann’s childhood illnesses and a later life note. Weather forecaster Foster predicts an ideal April, while local talk mockingly ponders egg prices, new cars seen Sunday, and a quip about spelling in Amurrika with mock warnings about foren words.
George W. Pease, Civil War veteran and a messmate of President William McKinley, died Saturday in Dennison Ohio at age 69 from a stroke. Born in Mahoning County he worked as a car builder for the Pennsylvania Railroad in New Castle. Survived by daughter Lyda Smith Pittsburg. first wife Christy died 1870. second wife Mary Paisley died four years ago. Encampment No 9 Union Veterans Legion escorted his funeral to Oak Park Cemetery.
The Iver Johnson juvenile bicycles by Roy F Brandon's successors are shown this season. Models range from 15 to 100 dollars and are on display at Patterson Stationery Co. Local stock guaranteed and high grade, with assurance of ongoing satisfaction.
A collection of satirical quips and quick takes from Philadelphia and across towns. Notes on Sen Penrose’s health, DeArmond’s Philippines idea, Thaw family trouble, hunger by touch, chicken jokes, cold weather fashions, a defaulter’s daughter, and a New York count impersonator. High school costs, a California fasting teacher, and local option soda quips round out the items.
Rebecca West in Rosmersholm at the opera house Saturday April 11 marks Mrs Fiske's 22nd stage role since her return to acting. The note highlights her prolific comeback and current part.
The Methodist church union service drew a large crowd with pastors S A Kirkbride, R W Thompson, and David Taylor delivering sermons on Gospel themes for different age groups. Local updates note college vacation work, funeral in Leesburg, sports results, and social events around New Wilmington.
Health Officer Horner reports five cases of contagious disease up to noon today. Patients include Edward Kemm at 330 Pittsburg Street with typhoid fever, Clara Thompson at 4 Croton Avenue with mumps, Marion Boyle aged 7 at 55 Pine Street with measles, Helen Erhardt aged 11 on Morris Street with typhoid fever, and Lillian Klingensmith aged 5 at 222 West Cherry Street with measles.
Oregon literature delivery faces delays as mail issues persist. Securing materials will be possible this week at 61 South Jefferson Street.
Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust reports no improvement in liquor quality and urges Pennsylvania to pass a pure drink act. He cites evidence of dangerous soft drink decoctions and says alcoholic beverages are no better, calling for a remedy from the next legislature to ensure wholesome drinks.
A Saturday meeting of the Old Home Week committee heard a report from the A. O. Hibernians predicting thousands of Irish residents will gather in Youngstown from across the country. New Castle will send its local group, and strong cordial relations between the two organizations were noted.
Reverend R N Merrill pastor of the Mahoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church is suffering from typhoid fever. He has been ill for several weeks and a physician confirmed the diagnosis last Sunday.
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