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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
4
Published every evening except Sunday by The News Company at Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Alley. Notices invite public correspondence while listing ownership, management, and old telephones and subscription rates.
Judge W E Porter Mayor Lusk and District Attorney Charles Young lead a conference to unite city police and county authorities. They pledge mutual cooperation to improve executive service for New Castle and Lawrence county with a spirit of goodwill and restored harmony after a strained year.
The piece notes VP Fairbanks will inform Indiana delegates not to waste their first ballot on him as Taft gains Indiana's 30 votes. It also mentions Knox and Cannon may withdraw before the convention while Fairbanks remains dignified and avoids becoming a target for Roosevelt opponents.
Miss Mary J Campbell a missionary on furlough spoke to a large audience at the Second United Presbyterian church in New Wilmington. Presiding officer Mrs J Elmer Campbell outlined the meeting and several musical selections preceded her address on missionary work in India. Her talk highlighted unrest between the British government and natives and its impact on the mission. An reception followed, offering attendees a chance to meet Miss Campbell.
W C Price of Fulton Street reports that the large eisteddfod scheduled this week has been postponed until after the Sunday revival is finished. Several Castle residents were to attend.
After a Monday conference in New Castle, Mayor Lusk Judge Porter and District Attorney Young announced improved cooperation between the New Castle police department and county officials led by Detective Creighton G. Logan. They plan to promote law and order, share resources including a patrol wagon, and avoid jurisdictional conflicts to improve Lawrence County safety.
Jumbled notices describe a circus in town and street chatter about flirtatious girls, politics, farmers posting posts, and local anecdotes. The piece weaves humor, warnings to guardians of wallets, evangelist quotes, and playful hijinks from crowds and vendors.
A collage of social musings and quips about fashion, smoke, Mrs. Gunness rumors, bank shortages, and a recalled old New Castle tale of a horse injuring a boy. The snippets mix humor with grim hints and local recollections.
Rev and Mrs J C McDonald of Epworth street left Monday for Baltimore to attend the Methodist Episcopal national conference now in session. Attending with them are Rev and Mrs Stratton Rev and Mrs Burns Dr T W Douglas and G G Stitzinger. E E Higley planned to attend but could not leave yet. The Methodist Ministers association did not meet Monday afternoon due to many ministers being out of the city. The repairs committee for the Italian Methodist mission completed its plans.
Franklin Pa May 12 Rev Dr Maurice Penfield Fike pastor of the First Baptist church announces a seating plan reserving center auditorium seats for men only with no women allowed in front. He declares no more hats to bother.
An ailing Pittsburg father, Willis H. Moore, pleads for his son after learning the son killed his wife in Youngstown and then died by suicide. The case centers on a shocking family tragedy unfolding in Ohio.
Newly papered and pelcies throughout. Inquire next door, 0. OF.
Debate over opening a street continues as residents urge swift action to avoid additional property purchases. The plan involves a diagonal route through two parcels, prompting objections from owners and a push to refer the project to the street committee for cost and damage assessment.
A Chicago notice reports Mrs. EB. Hegg of 1550 West Madison Street claiming a three year eczema nightmare ended by D. D. D. Prescription and Cleansing D. D. D. Soap. She stayed bedridden May through July, then used the product to gain clear skin and sleep.
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