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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
Daily weekly and mail subscriptions offered by The News Company New Castle Pa. On sale at news stands. Correspondence on public interest matters invited from all sections. All payments should be sent to The News Company New Castle Pa.
Lawrence county Republicans meet tomorrow to decide endorsing a presidential candidate. The piece argues Knox lacks merit and predicts Taft, Roosevelt, and Watt as contenders, noting local delegates will follow national party choice amid machine politics and limited county autonomy.
Notice announces a grand lodge meeting to be held in Fidetics Lodge room on Friday evening May 7 1908. Attendees are asked to come and participate, with Grand Chancellery official presiding and potential themes including lodge rank and ritual observances.
Through the city registry and real estate department New Castle reveals over 25 000 worth of city land escaped taxation for years. Surveyors found dozens of parcels within city limits unassessed, some near 40 acres valued up to 10 000 dollars, with more discoveries expected as records align. The uncollected taxes may extend back before 1907, but future yields from a complete registry will sustain assessments and boost public revenue.
James Spiker of Meyer Avenue urges stricter sanitary rules in the city rear area by hotels and dens, arguing real danger lies in downtown and central districts rather than suburbs. He cites Amnyoe Lusl and Health Officer Me Candress as leaders in cleansing efforts and urges broader regulation to improve public health.
The text lampoons deceit and plunder in the era, noting greedy traders and corrupt figures. It mocks misrule and the absurdities of contemporary schemers, depicting a world where merchants and leaders profit from exploitation while the public bears the costs. It satirizes rash judgments and failing governance.
A local New Castle page offers a collage of brief items. A tramp reportedly threatened a woman with death at her door, police were summoned but the suspect eluded officers, and residents note a string of odd happenings from goats and snakes to weather jests.
A sprawling critique in old Philadelphia North American-style prose argues brewers align with reform groups to purge saloons from politics and crime. It warns that only a moral, decency-driven electorate will safeguard voters and neighbors amid nationwide sentiment against vice.
The Hibbard Foundry Company reports resid operations repairs finished and the Works fitted for a long confinement rum affimitted by the proprigl ore. Manager William Crowe says orders are ample to keep the plant running for some time and that faculties are ready to handle increased business. Crowe, a former Hibbard boy, is welcomed back, with shared wishes for community support and unlimited success.
France demands full reporting from Japanese officials after an incident at a French owned factory in Cilao Miyazaki known for a $60,000 damage claim. No fatalities reported, French owners are said to be abroad or in Kobe, Tokyo expresses regret but vows action. arrests reportedly made.
George W Veach of Shemingo street, a pioneer merchant, was injured Wednesday when he fell down stairs at his home. The accident prompted concern for his condition, with reports stating he remained in a weakened state and was hospitalized as of Friday morning.
In New Wilmington May 7 a major evangelistic series by Dr. Orr at the First United Presbyterian Church drew an immense crowd and lasted over four hours. About 30 persons renewed their faith, bringing the total for the series to around 270. A village-wide vow by women to quit dancing marked a moral turning point for the town. Dr. Orr proceeds to Unionshire for further religious work.
Mayor Harry Juak invites all city officials to attend Youngstown Old Home Week events on June 11 12 and 16 with a celebration planned across the city.
A dubious ad alleges a German scientist discovered a tactical channel treatment for piles. It prescribes Carbone Auli drops, Zotan or Zine Ointment, one or two dram mixtures to be applied night and morning, claiming a permanent cure and noting any druggist can compound it.
After an overnight vigil for a yearly event, Clavones Rett of the Nile Aten Janey captured two thieves Wednesday night. The rescue followed a tense late evening incident with local police and the community commemorating the tradition.
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