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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
7
The Sea 13 disaster story recalls 37 savers aboard with 99 crewmen, many lashed to decks as a night storm pounded the vessel. Dawn brought relief as tugs freed men, some lifeless, who later revived ashore after coffee revived circulation. Rail and streetcar damage across New York slowed recovery efforts.
Six new sites have been established by uihnen with leases in the Muddy Creek field near the Mekee well on the Meyers farm. The Mekee well was completed recently as drilling continues in the area.
Information received by Major Luskeam indicates Captain Glen J. Harker, VA, and ex-police officer Phil Vala are deserters from the U S Navy. The report notes Vala gained considerable notice while on the local police force.
Policeman Nelson on patrol Friday morning investigated a break in at E. Shipman’s store at 408 Moravia Street. Five packages were found disturbed and authorities detained Nick Adams briefly in connection with the incident, though no evidence tied him to the robbery and he was released.
Walter Lindsay and family moved into a farm house on a public road near Thompson Run on April 20. After three nights of mysterious noises like a man walking stairs and breaking wood, the Lindsays moved out, with neighbors organizing a posse to discover the source and determine if a real ghost or rats are at work.
Seventh ward real estate owners press to block city action on Ashland avenue vacation. City says it can vacate but not close the street, transferring control to adjoining property holders and the railroads. Attorneys warn of damages and call for talks with railroad officials before any ordinance.
Mayor Harry Lusk declares zero tolerance for begging across New Castle. Detected offenders face arrest. Dan McGinley of Pittsburg jailed ten days for begging on Washington street, Ed Ainsworth given Saturday to leave town, Joe Cluse and Mike Mills each jailed ten days for dis orderly conduct.
Farmers in Lawrence County bought more feed for livestock last winter than in years past. The corn crop was hit by early frost, with about 7 000 bushels shipped to Sipperyrock town this winter. Many farmers struggle to secure sweet corn and are sending crops to distant points for feed.
All delegates to the Trades Assembly are urged to meet at the hall not Jator Linn 7 o clock Sunday evening. Members of unions to attend the gathering and the Inbar menial german at the Contred Presbyterian church. Wy Order of Trades Assembly. COULD NOT PROVE CHARGE Robert Payne charged with maliciously breaking a window in the story of 8 Fisher of Marnyin street was discharged for lack of evidence at a howtos before Alderman Inney yesterday.
Saturday offers include new rubberized silk coats in multiple price points from 6.00 to 21.00 and reduced price ladies suits 6.98 to 16.98. Wash garments 5.98 to 7.50, half price on all wrist bags, new embroidery sets and tools, Swiss lace, belts, and long silk gloves discounted to 88 cents to 3.50.
Post office authorities warn newspapers to stop publishing gambling related contests and raffles. Officials say strict enforcement will follow and violations may lead to withdrawal of the paper. A health official is named in the case as referenced in the report.
A local advert claims Rick's at East Street offers a $5 meal ticket for $4 food any time, plus a reduction on Boc over beat former price. It promotes the best European plan cable in the city.
Fragmentary readable text notes events and places in western Pennsylvania including New Wilmington Sharon and Wilmington Glebe with mentions of Kincoom and Billy Sunday meetings. The sense highlights public health and religious gatherings amid yearn for wellness.
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