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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
4
The News Company of New Castle announces publication terms and contact details. It lists owners Mrs George EB Treadwell and Fred L Rentz with Bert Wells as manager and editor, offering daily and weekly subscriptions and mail rates.
The document lists for President William Howard Taft of Ohio and Vice President James S Sherman of New York. It also names Superior Court Judge William D Porter for a congressional district position in the state level ticket.
President Roosevelt orders immediate investigation and trial of J B F Rinehart and alleged accomplices in the wreck of the Far mers' and Drovers' National Bank at Waynesburg. He rejects delay and demands evidence-based prosecution, criticizing alleged political interference and pledging to spare no guilty man.
A compilation of brief satirical notes from a newspaper page referencing House bills 48 and 90, a senator’s position, and a failing vote, tied to Michigan and Ohio mentions. The piece blends political jibes with assorted comments on weather, society, and local life.
The piece notes heavy registration showing voter interest in the national campaign. It argues issues will be decided by serious thought rather than fiery rhetoric and implies a stronger Republican vote in the fall.
The author argues that every citizen has a duty to vote regardless of party perspectives. Neglecting to vote is seen as enabling corruption, while participation affirms American citizenship and liberty.
A judged quatrain notes social divide with a metaphor of shared fate, suggesting elevation or ruin for both rich and poor. It contrasts a silent engine car with a stalled automobile, implying consequences reach beyond individual classes. A judge frames the moral.
A rival meet is defeated in Hubbard as the wets fail to sway the crowd despite armed orators. The outcome shows strong opposition prevailing over the attempting faction.
In a lengthy letter from Moody Avenue, Wm. Stansfield rebukes Dr. Roark’s ghost controversy, defends spiritual mediums, and criticizes materialist critics in New Castle. He cites personal experience, heals through mediumship, and urges open inquiry into life after death.
Garth Edwinson of New Castle stayed at Mr. Black's home last week. Mrs. Mitchell of New Castle visited Mrs. Van Meter. Mrs. Re of New Castle entertained at Thomas Vaughan's home. Miss Brennaman of Youngstown spent time with her mother Mrs. Justice. John McMillen returned to New Castle after visiting grandparents. A surprise party for John Bomaker’s eighteenth birthday were held at Mrs. Stover’s with music games and a supper. Autumn flowers adorned the table and a fishing pond capped the evening.
Scores of men fight swamp and timber fires at Mt Hope near Greenville. One tract containing 2000 dollars worth of timber is destroyed.
City health officer and councils studied garbage operations in Pittsburg McKeesport and Johnstown. They favor contracting for collection and either contractor run the furnace or pay another. Citizens could pay via taxation or direct fees, with residents owning or city supplying cans.
A collage of editorials notes a political murk in 1908 style. References to Bryan Roosevelt Taft Longworth and party strategy mix with quips about money and influence. Threats and speculation surround campaigns as editorial voices weigh future outcomes.
Numerous residents including Miss Agnes McCreary Samuel Hayes and Misses Tina Alice Cummings Anna Waddington Blanche Wilson and Mary Scheffler spent time visiting relatives and friends in New Castle Mount Air Neshannock New Wilmington and nearby areas during the previous week.
Jack Young city dogcatcher was held to await grand jury action on a charge of assault and battery brought by Abraham Hazelwood. Alderman Morrison presided and Young posted $100 bail for his appearance after the dog capture dispute ended in a scuffle over the animal.
John Kepler was held for court by Alderman Green today on a promise of peace charge filed by his wife Annie. She alleges he threatened to kill her at their Pulaski home.
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