This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
7
Tony Ross the weighty city fighter trains hard for the Pittsburg bout with Morris Harris set for Monday night October 26. Harris previously fought Ross in a seven round match where Red Mason failed to count out Harris after a knockdown and later allowed the bout to continue.
James J. Jeffries has set a high price for officiating in the Johnson Burns bout in Australia. He would be away three months and believes his presence would draw at least 4000 for promoters. Until Jack Johnson sails for Australia, the public waits to see if the match is real or just talk.
Detroit surprised Chicago by scoring five runs in the seventh and two in the eighth to overturn Pfeister. Chicago led early, but the Cubs could not respond after the third inning as Detroit’s youngsters grew confident and vowed to reclaim the pennant. Bobby Lowe predicted more Tigers wins as Detroit seeks to erase last year’s series nerves.
Wilbur Goods, Akron’s hard hitting recruit, will be sent to Toledo for seasoning if he fails to make the Cleveland roster next season. Manager Lajoie will evaluate Goods in spring and may keep him, but Armour would receive him if he does not improve. Goods showed promise despite a weak finish and is expected to rebound. fielding sharpness could secure his big league berth.
Buffalo aims to join a major baseball league citing a 450000 population and strong fan base. Proponents argue a fast competitive team would draw large crowds even without pennant prospects and that local stars may reach the majors faster than in the minor leagues.
Sportwriters urge changes to playing rules as many situations lack explicit guidance. They cite double steals where a runner is out and other runners may be credited with a stolen base, illustrating ambiguity in current rule coverage.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. It states the medicine is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 prize for any failure to cure.
The McKeesport News attacks President Morton with a call to reduce his O. P. league salary from 1500 to about 1000 dollars. It argues retrenchment is needed, noting the season is five months and duties are modest, with secretarial work unnecessary for the president.
George W. Foster of this city heads the drive for a new West Penn polo league after a Monday Pittsburg meeting. Two towns Butler and Elizabeth miss franchises due to absent reps. Connellsville and Scottdale may join. If Connellsville enters John White will receive a franchise. Foster aims for a two-game weekly schedule in Uniontown with others at home and away, adopting Interstate League rules. Only amateur players will be used initially as the league aims for a strong season.
Detroit defeated Chicago to clinch the pennant as three local 32d degree fans John A. McKee Chas Warnock and John Elder planned to witness the World Series in Detroit They started for the city after Detroit took the lead and will attend two games in Detroit today and Wednesday returning by Thursday
Newspapers across the two major leagues are pressing for additional postseason games. Officials may arrange interleague series involving second and third place teams in coming years. If New York or Pittsburgh faced Cleveland, such contests would attract broad attention, rivaling the Chicago Detroit series.
Billy Evans, young and with future seasons ahead, was not chosen to arbitrate the Chicago Detroit contests. Johnson favored Connelly and Sheridan for loyalty to the American League. Tim Hurst notes Evans will still figure in a world series, while NL umpire Johnston resents Pulliam’s selections and has resigned.
Hartford issued a blunt summary of an alleged wage schedule from Savin Rock meeting. Class A players up to 50 dollars weekly. class B around 40. class C open pay. Managers set limits for A and C but B may exceed 35 dollars. Most players, excluding stars Jean Hart and Higgins, accept the new rules amid wartime salary concerns.
Hughie Jennings sat amid envelopes in the Hammond building as congratulatory messages poured in for his Tigers. A brief wire from his eight year old daughter said his little sweetheart is happy he won and wants him home with her now.
The West side storm sewer extending from Grant street to below the Pennsylvania station is now nearly completed and will be ready for use within a short time.
Miss Gertrude Buxton, attending Slippery Rock school, visits home for a few days. A district Sunday school convention meets at Fay church October 27 with afternoon and evening sessions. No Lutheran preaching next Sunday due to Wheeling synod. Rev. C. G. Leatherman and Wilson M. Boyd to attend. Attendees at funeral of Rev. M. L. Furst include Elder Robison, Mr and Mrs Joseph Bryan and son Elder, Mr and Mrs William Ayres of New Castle, Robert Elder, and W. P. Elder of Mercer.
An 1621 list records multiple dry spells across years from 1621 to 1876. Notable gaps include 1762 with 123 days from May to September and 1794 with 108 days of dryness. In several years, multiweek droughts prompted England-bound hay and grain shipments.
The Young Women's Christian Association finance committee will gather Tuesday evening at the association rooms to finalize Tag day arrangements. The piece notes Tag day’s growing observance and cites Braddock’s $1,200 hospital fundraiser and another city’s $37,000 library drive as benchmarks.
W S VanMeter plans a new paint coat for his barn. Miss Maud McMillen and music pupils announce an early November recital. Farmers report good autumn weather and new silos improving feed savings. Mrs James VanMeter hosts Mrs Martha Summerville Leslie and Mrs G W Davis, with Leslie still sharp at eighty. High schoolers from New Castle join locals for a Monday gathering at the Black home with lanterns, food, and music.
An order issued in South Sharon requires all slot machines to be taken out of commission immediately, affecting local gaming venues and workers.
A nationwide move to adopt a new uniform bill of lading will take effect November 1 across 416 railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio. Shippers face 10 percent extra if refusing the new form, with old bills withdrawn by October 31. The color coded yellow negotiable form allows advances via banks. extensive printing and destruction of old forms accompany the change.
Dr Roark argues for holistic welfare including physical moral and intellectual health. He cites hygienic laws and typhoid linked to dirty cistern water and criticizes pride in illness. Education is defined as a process yielding the greatest happiness.
Mrs. Julia Christiana of Thompson's Run, shot and seriously injured last week, is progressing and is expected to recover. Eighty four shot entered her body, of which seven have been located.
Edward McKay of Sharon resigns from his post as district organizer for the Mercer-Butler district of the United Mine Workers of America. The move comes amid ongoing labor activity within the union and regional organizing efforts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.