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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
1
State Food Commissioner James Foust outlined flaws in pure food laws in an address to the Retail Merchants convention. He urged stronger protections for consumers, warned against cheap adulterated goods from other states, and urged cooperation with Pennsylvania dairy and food officials to drive out unscrupulous retailers.
William Jennings Bryan learns of Vermont voting while en route to Sioux City. He declines to discuss Vermont results as a barometer and vows to answer Taft and attack the Harvester Trust. Bryan singles out Penrose and DuPont, denounces the International Harvester company, and continues to North Sioux City for a speech.
At a 1908 Mackinac Island convention a seven member committee was formed to draft a uniform food law based on joint standards. The aim is to prevent adulteration by enabling cross state action where goods are misbranded or adulterated and manufactured in another state.
A proposed Pennsylvania bill aims to adopt a uniform law based on the joint food standards committee. It would require the dairy and food commissioner or agents to notify retail dealers when goods are adulterated or misbranded and to stop selling them. The bill plans to replace a guaranteed purchase with an article of agreement for all commodities.
Dr Peter J Gibbons argues that deaths in electric chairs are not true deaths and seeks state approval to resuscitate executed murderers. He cites a Auburn prison case where a condemned man revived after electricity and relies on medical experience to save lives with prompt treatment.
Estella Hennon accepts The News outing invitation with sincere thanks. She and friends expressed appreciation for the contest on her behalf and convey warm regards from West Pittsburg readers dated September 2, 1908.
Mrs. Selina Shira from near the paper mill was taken to the hospital Tuesday night in White's ambulance.
Wisconsin results show Democrats nearly double their Vermont gains while statewide races continue. Vermont Republicans maintain a 25,000 lead. Prouty projected to win by about 30,000. Wisconsin and Nebraska primaries report nominees and re-nomination outcomes with party votes shaping future contests.
A sloop capsized in Penobscot bay during a farewell sail, drowning seven passengers including Mrs. Lucy Crawley of Philadelphia and Elizabeth G. Evans of Mt Holyoke. Only two survivors, Captain Haskell and Prof Crawley, were left in shock as rescuers continued recovery efforts and searched for Jason C. Hutchins near Barren Island.
The 42nd G. A. R. encampment parade in Toledo drew an estimated 30 000 veterans with 150 000 visitors. Taft arrived with party to attend a public reception while Senator Foraker spoke in restrained terms about Roosevelt. Police and outside troops ensured order during the event.
Inspectors under city engineer Milholland found over 30 properties with roof spouts tied to the sanitary sewer. Owners were asked to pay a $10 fine. many paid, some protested. About 14 facing payment were exonerated by the sewer committee. a list of exonerated names is provided.
Backed by 10 million dollars of the Sage fortune a new life insurance firm may be formed to sell insurance at or below cost to poor people Dr Lee Franklin has worked in Europe as Sage Foundation agent reviewing government life insurance Robert W DeForrest counsel for Mrs Sage said the plan is under consideration but no definite steps until an official inquiry concludes
Nine typhoid cases in the Home and South Mercer streets area prompt Health Officer Will McCandless and Dr. I A Thayer to investigate sanitation. They may condemn a local water well or several unsatisfactory closets. Recent cases include Mary Hudik and John Leonard, both residents of South Mercer Street, who used the well water.
In Mexico City on September 2, the San Geronimo oil field fire, burning 59 days and destroying about 4 million barrels, was reported extinguished. Six centrifugal pumps used mud and gravel to quench the crater. an inventory of losses began while oil continued to flow from the source well at about 2000 barrels daily.
Letters testamentary in the estate of the late Clara Shaffer of Ellwood City have been granted to C. Young.
James Horvatovitch was fined $10 and costs by an East Youngstown justice for beating and kicking his wife so severely that authorities feared she may not survive. Bert Pflugh of Norris Street hosted his kinsman John Dung of Steubenville as a guest.
Death notices list W. T. Wright aged 58 of Zelienople and Mrs. Enuna Johnson aged 61 of Hazel Dell Teh a.
National UMWA President Tom Lewis returned to Wheeling after halting the Alabama strike amid Gov. Comer’s orders to break tents and evict evicted miners. Comer warned of vagrancy arrests and possible prison terms for idle workers, with troops dispersing peaceful meetings.
The Almira Home Association will furnish the third floor and admit new members from the waiting list. About 24 current residents and 12 rooms on the third floor will allow for roughly 35 occupants when full. Mrs Annie Gibson will furnish a room and others will donate furniture. public help is welcomed. The monthly board meeting noted Sharon county support and discussed a penny-yard fundraising plan across five counties, with details to follow.
Tuesday evening rain varied by area with light showers and dust settling in many parts. Dry weather has forced farmers to feed hay while lowlands and streams show some pasture. Last night's rain aided gardeners refreshing their truck crops and may boost tomato growth.
Emma Johnson aged 61 years 8 months 7 days died Wednesday at her Hazel Dell home from heart trouble. She is survived by a son Vivian and a brother in Elwood. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at 2 PM with interment in Slippery Rock cemetery.
Professor Philip Hamilton of Beaver Falls will attend the University of Pennsylvania this term to take a law course. He taught last year at Slippery Rock State Normal school.
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