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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

4

New Castle News Company details and contact information

New Castle News prints daily except Sundays from its corner office on Sycamore Street and Apple Alley. It outlines ownership of The News Company including Mrs. George E. Treadwell and partners, with editors and managers named and subscription rates listed for daily and weekly editions.

New Castle New Castle, Pa the News Company Sycamore Street Apple Alley George E. Treadwell

New Castle High School Plans Spark Fresh Debate

The town revisits high school plans after selecting Architect Eckles last October. Board members later reduced the proposed size, cutting 12 rooms and narrowing a 42 foot corridor, prompting accusations of favoring Eckles and bypassing competitive bids as new plans were adopted.

New Castle High School Eckles Ecklea School

Misdirected clemency debated for Orchard by Idaho board

In Boise the Idaho Board of Pardons meets to consider commutation for Harry Orchard as compensation for the state's evidence in the Haywood Moyer and Pettibone case. Orchard, murderer of Governor Steunenberg, claims miners officials prompted the assassination and that he was paid to kill.

Boise Idaho State ‘Board of Pardons Harry ‘Orchard Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone Orchard Steunenberg Haywood Western Federation of Miners Board of Pardons

Public sermon views three great powers

Rabbi Stephen G Wise of the Free Synagogue New York City spoke Sunday on world power dynamics noting three dominant powers shaping current events. He framed the discussion around global influence and the responsibilities of nations in a tense political landscape.

Stephen G. Wise The Free Synagogue New York City

Press Freedom Versus Money Power Warned By Speaker

A speaker warned that money dominates the university church and press, urging the press to remain free from financial domination. He urged the press to refuse party dictation, uphold free speech, oppose mob pressures, and speak as a trumpet for reason.

Wall Street Union Square

Attempted Confederate bill incident ends with arrest

James Maitland tried to pass a ten dollar Confederate bill to a 13 year old at the Harris store for 50 cents in candy. He was arrested on defrauding charges after being confronted by Steve Harris and Mayor Lusk released him following Maitland's claim of ignorance. Baseball talk leads to minor town misadventures as visitors face small penalties.

Steve Harris Moravia Street James Maitland Pulaski Road Maitland Harris Miss Harris Mr. Harris Washington Street Deskin Lusk

President Strawhecker Optimistic on New Traction Line

Dr J Strawhecker of Zelienople president of the New Castle and Beaver Falls Traction company visited West Pittsburg on business about the new line. He expressed confidence in the road’s future and said cars will run through West Pittsburg by late fall after final surveys and track laying preparations. The project is poised to bring substantial benefits to West Pittsburg.

J. Strawhecker Zelienople New Castle

Domestic relations court eyed by Educational Alliance

New York May 5 Prompted by the success of the court of broken hearts the Educational Alliance on the lower East Side urges the city to establish a domestic relations court. The group argues a dedicated court would allow longer hearings on family troubles and reduce suffering and misunderstandings.

New York

World celebrates 25th anniversary with giant 200 page issue

The World announces a May 10 anniversary number to be the largest issue yet. It will feature about 200 full size pages, color sections on autos music real estate national affairs and New York City. Printing and distribution will cost nearly 100 000 with each copy costing about ten cents to produce. No extra charge for the enlarged edition.

The World New York

Hints and Dints From Various Localities

A collage of witticisms and quips from Richmond Times Dispatch and others. Jests range from Jane of Boston to Youngstown theater hats and a Chicago divorce suit. Members joke on politics, salons, baths, schools, and the oddities of local life with pointed one liners.

Crow Takes Staggered Toll as Hammers Sell Fast

In Youngstown hardware dealers report brisk business in hammers while residents face a proverbial dish of crow after recent events. The next day Old Sol smiled on the city as traders rode the wave of demand.

Youngstown Sol

New Castle School Board Faces Big Building Plan Change

The New Castle school board moved to adopt a large school building with only a 30 foot hall as Collinwood’s smoke clears. Fred Warnock and Rev. J Elmer Campbell observed the meeting from the Eastside Good Government league as the board acts last night.

Collinwood New Castle Fred Warnock Rev. J. Elmer Campbell Eastside Good Government League

Benjamin S. Cowden Civil War Battery B member dies

Benjamin S. Cowden of Greenfield Mercer county died after a year long illness that began with a paralysis stroke. A native of New Bedford he served three years in Cooper's Battery during the Civil War and earned a reputation as a brave soldier. He was 68, son of Dr. John Cowden. brother Rev. William F. Cowden was a former pastor. Funeral at 10:30 Thursday morning at his Greenfield home.

Benjamin S. Cowden Lawrence County Greenfield Mercer County New Bedford John Cowden William F. Cowden

Goulds Reported Reconciled After Separation

News reports say Frank J. Gould and his wife have reconciled after a separation that prompted Mrs Gould to file for legal separation. Gould reportedly at the Fifth Avenue home with wife and two children, later moving to the Plaza hotel, then leaving. Friends and family reactions are described as pleased, with confirmation unobtainable.

United Press New York Frank J. Gould Gould Fifth Avenue Hot Springs Plaza Hotel Frank Gould Fifth Avenue House Edward Kelly

Arthur M. Lewis To Speak Tonight At Socialists HQ

Arthur Moore Lewis national organizer of the Socialist party will deliver an address at Socialists headquarters this evening. He is described as one of the best informed and most practical socialists in the country and the expected turnout reflects strong interest.

Arthur Moore Lewis Socialist Party of the Socialists Lewis

Law Library to Hire Librarian for Lawrence Association

The Lawrence B association discussed employing a librarian to manage books at a Monday meeting. Previously no librarian existed and attorneys handled the volumes with court crier aid, causing disarray. They plan to hire two law students, appoint a committee, and elect new officers for the coming year.

Lawrence B Association Roy Jameson Roy W. Hazen William J. Uber D. N. Keast W. J. Moffatt R. L. Wallace Charles R. Davis James A. Chambers B. A. Winternitz Clyde Gibson

Prince Helie de Sagan and Anna Gould to marry in Florence

In Rome on May 6 Prince Helie de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould traveled to Florence amid rumors they will wed civilly and possibly in a Protestant ceremony. The move signals abandoning hopes for a papal annulment of Mme Gould's marriage to Count Boni de Castellane. The pope refused a audience and said no priest would officiate.

United Press Rome Helle de Sagan Mme Anna Gould Florence Gould Count Boni de Castellane Helie Mme. Gould Prince Helie de Sagan

Beaver Falls Boys Walked to This City

Beaver Falls youths organized walking clubs planning summer touring expeditions to county points of interest. A party including William Reuzer John Vorhauer and Ralph Merriman walked to New Castle in a little over four hours and returned by train, reporting a pleasurable trek with muscle soreness the next day.

Beaver Falls William Reuzer John Vorhauer Ralph Merriman New Castle

Woodbury Hair Tonic Promoted By Local Agent

A promotional piece extols Woodbury's Combination Hair Tonic as restoring hair and preventing baldness while stimulating the scalp. It notes 38 years of use by Woodbury Specialists and offers free scientific advice, with local agent Geo. W. Clutton in New Castle.

Woodbury Geo. W. Clutton New Castle

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