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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
4
A jumble of reflections on titles and fame parodies a senator and duke talk, with cruelties of royal ambition mocked. The piece contemplates political maneuvering, family ties, and public perception in a satirical voice.
A four by eight foot poster in New Castle warns that prohibition will devastate producers and trades, citing losses in corn barley rye coal and freight and claiming farmers and workers would bear the burden. It argues the prohibition movement would raise unemployment and tax burdens while urging action against the shift.
A local note from Lehmane Pennsylvania reports varied usage of Sunday and Sabbath. A Paris gown swindle claims a French modiste lured women with $20 outfits, later found made in New York and valued at about $4.25. The piece comments on anarchists and press independence, and quotes a local railway publication.
Police arrested Cicola Zarone after a 48 hour investigation led by Lieutenant Deskin and Officers Augustine and McCarthy. Zarone confessed he was in Shoaff's saloon when the fight began between Preston and four Italians. He claimed to have identified Elliott's attacker, and another arrest is expected soon.
Three people in a carriage at Wick avenue grade crossing in Youngstown narrowly avoided fatal injuries when crossing gates lowered too soon last night.
The general council of the Lutheran church plans to establish an annual Bible school in Greenville for a one week session.
The Red Mill opens April 2 with mail orders filling seats near requested locations. Charley Grapewin brings The Awakening of Mr. Pipp to the opera house on April 6 with Miss Anna Chance in support, praised for natural, humorous staging.
A packed Star Theater in New Castle showcased a top bill including The Wise Boy with Stutzman and Crawford, Clarice Templeton with Sweetheart Days, The Great Romanoffs, and Zento in rope and jacket stunts. Leslie and Adams provided strong sketch work as the program combined with moving pictures and songs. Templeton returns for a week then heads to New York circuit and Easter week Kennywood park concert plans.
Patterson Stationery Co. promotes the Oliver typewriter as the leading machine of today and tomorrow. It highlights durability, alignment, a unique mani folding feeder, tabulator, dust protection, and a disappearing indicator. A demonstration is offered to prove its superiority over older models.
After a four week absence Miss Clarice Templeton, New Castle favorite singer, returns to the Cascade for one week. She has appeared in Dayton, Toledo, Detroit and Buffalo on the Keith and Proctor circuit where critics praised her ability and newspapers noted her singing qualities.
Mrs J H Throop of Blaine Street toppled from the back porch and sprained her ankle badly sustaining pain. She will be confined to the house for several weeks due to the injury.
B Kennedy Co announces the spring millinery opening at 68 West Washington Street on Thursday April 2 1908. Ladies invited to view the new styles and selection.
Two of John Betts's sons narrowly escaped death when a hay wagon they rode crashed into a stone wall in Boardman Ohio. The runaway rig plowed into Hanna's Green Seal Paint before stopping. New Castle Hardware Co. advertises paint for sale.
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