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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
23
A dense listing ofSpring Wheat Flour to Ammonia prices per unit, with numerous items such as bacon hams tea coffee sugar tomatoes and canned goods. The page reads like a town grocery circular noting per pound per can per dozen and per box pricing with occasional garbled or repeated OCR lines.
The strike arose after the Municipal Traction company refused full contract raises for Cleveland Electric railway workers and offered one cent per hour with free uniforms. Arbitration failed amid charges of bad faith by President DuPont. Rioting occurred on St Clair street as crews faced violence and police rescues. A trades council meeting was called to aid strikers.
President Reyes abruptly ends his coastal tour and heads to Bogota, guarded for protection against an assassination attempt. Authorities at Colombian ports are told to scrutinize returning Colombians as Costa Rica based revolutionaries reportedly target the president. Bogota to protest Costa Rica facilities aiding rebels.
John H. Carbaugh, a Long Avenue plumber, and his driver were badly bruised when their wagon horse fell on the South Jefferson Street hill Saturday morning. The horse broke the hafts, both men were thrown clear, the driver wrestled the lines and halted the runaway near the scene.
Rebecca E Stevenson transfers real property to Joseph B Stevenson in Pulaski township for 1500 dollars. Rebecca E Stevenson to Harry D Lin P Lamb to Michael Cop et al in Slippery Rock township for 1100 dollars. J Walter Biddle to Bion W Cover in Wahoning township for 4000 dollars. R C Steifel to George S Young in Cliwood for 7650 dollars. Valentine D Shuster to Samuel Jackson in Enon for 775 dollars. William Cotton to Leander Broudon in Slippery Rock for 1000 dollars. Leander S Broudon to Edith Cene in Slippery Rock township for 1 dollar.
In Newark on May 16 charges emerged that Wesley Whitting, superintendent of the Home Trainers' association refuge for colored children, branded a boy with a red hot poker. Other inmates accused him of beating youths with a horse whip, strap, and buckle and striking a boy with a stove lifter. One child said he was sent nightly to collect chicken legs, fish heads, and scraps from Newark Center market for meals. Judge Howell adjourned the hearing, calling it grand jury matter.
London May 16 The claimant Sterling loses a $500000 Scottish estate case after the court of chancery rules the Dakota divorce invalid. Sterling, son of a woman once married to Canadian minister Smith, sees an uncle prevail in challenging the Smith divorce and the claimant’s birth legitimacy, securing the estate.
Pittsburg May 16. A second information was filed charging Montgomery with the additional stealing of 125000 dollars in bonds from the Allegheny bank. The former cashier faces embezzlement charges totaling 469000 dollars and remains in custody on 100000 bail.
Delegates at the Socialist convention depart after the final session satisfied with the labor results. The farmers plank is expected to attract a million votes, shaping a pragmatic platform. Debs, Hanford, and Haywood are to address comrades at a ratification gathering tonight.
Jay Gould the American champion wins the first set 6 2 against Eustace Miles at Queens Club London. A large crowd watches as Gould takes the second 6 0 and the fourth 6 1 after Miles rallies. Miles takes the third 6 1, but Gould retains the title.
The 33rd annual Woman's missionary society convention of Shenango Presbytery met at Westfield Presbyterian church. Directors elected include President Mrs. W. B. Isenburg Sharon, Vice-president Mrs. J. V. Morehead Beaver Falls, Mrs. Potter Darlington, Mrs. Townsend New Brighton, Mrs. Carl Ferrer New Wilmington. Secretary Mrs. W. L. Woodford Sharon. Treasurer Miss McHattie Beaver Falls. Annabelle Stewart elected young people's secretary. Gyla McDowell resigned. Next convention to be held in Leesburg in May 1909.
Roy Knabenshue, famed Toledo aeronaut, aims to fly 112 miles to Cleveland for the Scripps-McRae league without landing. He plans to carry one or two passengers and says a passenger airship is unknown in the country. The airship tent rises at Collinswood Heights as assembly begins, with flight readiness expected by Monday or Tuesday.
A woman matching the described multi murderess Belle Gunness was said to have travelled by Pullman on the Katy from St Louis to Fort Worth and was later met by a man she telegraphed. Her ticket supposedly showed New Albany Indiana to Fort Worth Texas.
Boston may 16 accompanied by his wife Senator Benjaz Tillman of South Carolina sails on the White Star liner Canopic for a health voyage. He spoke with a newspaperman before the steamer left Charleston dock at 10 30 it was noted he appeared more buoyant and hopeful than in weeks past.
Mrs John Martin of Park Avenue has shown marked improvement after a period of serious illness. Friends in the city and vicinity are glad she is recovering. Mrs Phelps Gillett of Westford Pa visits Shenango Valley hospital training class events and will stay with Miss Lottie Nicklin.
The passage contrasts rapid readers with those who vocalize each word, noting that some people perceive text instantly while others require pronouncing each word. It cites Uncle Remus humor and quotes Solomon to illustrate how brevity and meaning differ among readers.
E. S. Martin argues in Harper’s that readers choose books to suit their appetite and that true readers arise from suitable minds. He notes many capable people read little or only trash, while less able readers may engage deeply with quality works.
An investigator warns that vegetables can contain stimulants and may cause intoxicating effects in those relying on them as sole food. He cites a case where young people experienced partial intoxication after a purely vegetable meal.
If rubber thread connections wear slightly a fountain pen leaks enough to soil fingers. Dry the threads with blotter and coat with melted paraffin. Turn the nozzle into the barrel while paraffin is warm to make an ink tight joint.
The city of Easton Pennsylvania has adopted a new municipal flag said to mirror the flag that once flew over the town in the Revolutionary War. The design features 18 red and white stripes in the upper corner and a blue field with a circle of eight white stars at the center.
Manchuria is described as a rich farming country supporting millions of Chinese. It is likened to China proper’s American out west and compared in fertility to Iowa’s garden state with extensive agricultural areas.
A thoughtful shop clerk, eager to please, misleads a customer about liquor stock. His memory serves major needs but ignores minor details, and patrons tolerate errors. On a later visit he cheerfully tells Mrs Blank that natured alcohol is now in stock, despite previous claims.
A witty exchange about starting a magazine named Rumor. The Idiot argues it would succeed because rumors spread rapidly even with nothing in it. The Publisher questions the premise, and the Imagined publication would thrive on emptiness rather than content.
A humorous note from Chicago Daily News about a bachelor who doubts talk until he marries and discovers his wife’s talk on gowns and expense carries real costs. The quip illustrates how domestic conversation shifts from cheap chatter to meaningful expenditure.
A stark quotation questions the roots of amusement that mock sorrow and injure a brother. It laments the cruelty behind laughter born from vice and calls for compassion and grief rather than reckless indulgence. The line attributes the sentiment to Jean Baptiste Massilioa.
A long list of names and addresses for various grocers and shops in Mahoningtown and nearby streets. Entries include A. Marlin 31 S Jefferson St, W H Arow 69 W Washington St, H W Michael 127 W Washington, J L McCormick 8388 W Wash St, E J Carr 349 W State St, A A Strieb 261 W Grant, St A M McGill 233 W Grant St, and many others across Long Ave, Mill St, Pittsburg St, Court St, Walnut St, Liberty St, and surrounding avenues. </s>
Misses Elizabeth and Dell Davidson of Locust Street entertained the Kensington club of which they are members on Friday afternoon. A number of visitors attended. The hours were spent sewing and social conversation. An elaborate dinner was served at six o clock followed by an evening of card playing.
A reflective remark on value and roles asks whether action or letters define greatness, concluding the postman embodies both. The piece frames the postman as a figure combining practical deeds with written communication, implying equal worth of action and literacy.
London May 16. The British admiralty has ordered the night naval maneuvers discontinued until further notice due to a sequence of recent accidents. Navy chiefs will likely resume only after investigations are completed and new rules are issued based on the inquiries' findings.
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