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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
4
A county wide notice informs readers that all checks money orders drafts communications should be sent to THE NEWS COMPANY in New Castle Pennsylvania and not to any individual.
The piece argues Hearst bribed to obtain Archbold correspondence to expose Standard Oil ties and counter Foraker. It notes mixed motives, including patriotism and self-interest, and contends ends may justify questionable means in the public interest.
In Philadelphia last night Senator Knox delivered a masterly oration on campaign issues, advocating Roosevelt administration policies while paying a stirring tribute to his colleague Senator Boies Penrose. The speech drew sharp scrutiny for its perceived inconsistency between endorsing Roosevelt and praising Penrose.
The piece argues Roosevelt and Penrose share nothing in common and urges Knox to preserve his reputation as a sincere representative. It contends Cannon, Penrose, and Roosevelt’s foes exploit the president’s name to gain voter support while opposing his reform agenda.
A mosaic of short clippings from the Memphis Commercial Appeal and others. Bits ribbing Bryan Taft Roosevelt and local quips about streetcars, divorce cases in Marion County and a Greensburg man’s $2,000,000 legacy. A Sunday robin shooting fine and observations on campaign dryness.
In a playful Philadelphia North American column, readers are treated to pumpkin pie whimsy and pie poetry. The piece riffs on appetite and autumn treats while tossing in light political jests and local banter about airships and public discourse.
Edward H. Goddard, a carpenter in Auburn, woke by his wife at 3 a m he dressed and ran into the night toward the Androscoggin river leaping in. His body was found several hours later by searchers near the riverbank.
Judge Taft arrives in Cincinnati after a New Jersey and eastern speaking trip and will rest for the day before departing for Indiana. A large demonstration is planned to conclude the Indiana leg of his campaign tour.
The city registers 4741 voters this year, but that doesn't match the 5830 ballots cast four years ago when the registration law was not in effect. Roosevelt led with 3936 votes, Parker 50, Swallow 326, Debs 718. total city votes may be 4500 to 4600 this year, leaving many registered who will not vote. Ward 5 shows about 1500 potential voters but only 695 registered, and Second ward Precinct 2 has 493 registered, short by 100 or more.
Charles Stralle a 35 year old gardener and Italian native from Union township was found dead in bed about 2 am after a day working in his garden. His wife and seven children survive. Coroner Cox viewed the body. funeral set for Thursday at St. Vitus church with burial at St. Vitus cemetery.
The American Express company warned last evening after tallying receipts that a pickpocket shorted them. A description calls him short and smooth-faced in a blue suit and derby hat, and police pursue him as several stores report losses. Merchants are urged to watch and report sightings immediately.
Mr and Mrs J A Breckenridge of Wallace avenue entertained the First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school teachers in a round table meeting on Tuesday evening. The Breckenridges, delegates to Sha mokin state convention, reported on the convention work and discussions followed. Refreshments were served to about 25 or 30 attendees.
A terse list of individuals including Frank L. Coulter N Beaver Rhoda S McChesney Big Beaver Daniel E Wright Volant Ada May Martin Volant John Levine New Castle Rose Cemelencke New Castle Paul Bude New Castle Meri Greczuki New Castle with multiple New Castle mentions
Thieves broke into Mayor Craver's residence in Youngstown Monday night and escaped with jewelry valued at about $1,000.
Clara Sweeney known as Sister Teresa of St Marys parish house in North Street dies after three months of illness. Born in Altoona March 18 63 years ago she served as sister superior for two decades and greatly influenced St Marys parish. Funeral set for Thursday at 8 30 am in the church with interment in Baden Pa at St Josephs academy.
Commencement for the normal class of the Sunday school will be held Friday evening. Rev W J McClintock of Oak Grove U P church will give the principal address and Rev J S Pittenger will speak. Superintendent Scott Kildoo will present diplomas and the Junior quartet will provide music. The class has five or six members.
The Baker house on South Street near South Mercer Street caught fire again yesterday. Central department rushed to the blaze, its twelfth run in two years, a $5 roof fire clearly visible. Alarm came at 4 p m from box 25. A separate grass fire near the forge and bolt works in Seventh ward prompted a later run at 8 35 p m. the watchman alerted, fence damage avoided, blaze extinguished.
Charles Eliot Norton, renowned Harvard professor of the History of Art from 1874 to 1898 and later professor emeritus, died early today at his Cambridge home. He expanded the art history program and carried on the work of Ticknor, Longfellow and Lowell.
Youngstown police were notified by Ellsworth authorities in Kansas that a local runaway boy is being held there. He identifies himself as John Barry.
Carl Gaston patrol driver and Chief Joseph Gilmore captured a raging bull that stampeded onto a Pearson street resident's range. Gaston looped a rope over the animal and slipped from a tree to cast a noose, subduing the bull, which was led away to its owner at the Central station.
Sherman Ediger and wife clashed with Frank Nasta and wife over a three months old calf. The dispute led to court action for assault and battery but Alderman Crabill discharged the Edigers after hearing the case. The calf remained the only party seemingly pleased with the outcome.
In New York on October 21 Dora Klapkin an East Side girl is in Bellevue Hospital moaning and writhing simulating hydrophobia symptoms. A nurse was bitten by an insane relative she was caring for last July and rumor spread of hydrophobia. Physicians found no infection but fear has driven her to pseudo hydrophobia and doctors fear she may die.
Olaf Leipiens sits in jail awaiting a hearing before Alderman Green on charges of damaging a liveryman’s rig. Constable Nat Williams arrested him at Bessemer on a warrant requested by Orville Anderson who says the rig was damaged last week. The hearing is set for tomorrow.
Margaret Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Fullerton, is improving after illness. Miss Jennie Martin, daughter of the late William Martin, is ill with scarlet fever. Westfield Presbyterian church schedules a special service for the old folks next Sunday morning with Rev Eugene P Dunlap from Siam presiding in place of Rev Porter. Deacons will arrange transport for all old persons.
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