New Castle News Operations and Contact Details
New Castle News is published every evening except Sunday by The News Company at Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Alley New Castle Pa with ownership shared by Mrs George E B Treadwell and Rentz L Rent a Wells as manager and editor Subscriptions cost 30 cents weekly or 5 dollars yearly for daily editions and 1 dollar yearly for weekly editions On sale at news stands Correspondence on public matters is solicited from all parts of the county Money orders and checks should be sent to The News Company New Castle Pa rather than to individuals.
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NEW Castle News
New Castle, Pa
News Company
Sycamore Street
Apple Alley
the News Company
George EB. Treadwell
Rentz
L. Renta
Wells
New Castle
Railroads Under Scrutiny Over Mail Rates Saving Taxpayers
Government findings show six months of mail weighing reveal overcharges by many railroads, potentially saving millions annually. A new accounting system is proposed to reduce costs and boost revenue, ending heavy reliance on century-old methods.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Joint Postal Commission
Postal Commission
Value of Publicity in Commerce
A concise discussion on how publicity fuels demand and profits. It argues that advertising creates consumer awareness, draws shoppers to a merchant, and sustains competition by highlighting unique offerings and meeting evolving needs. It emphasizes consistent visibility and introducing new goods to shape demand.
Conquering Disease Professional Optimism on Tuberculosis Cure
Dr. Lawrence F. Flick of Pennsylvania predicts that in 15 years the white plague may be as conquered as smallpox is today. He notes improvements in preventive agencies and cites Philadelphia as evidence of progress in reducing tuberculosis cases.
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Lawrence F. Flick
Pennsylvania
Flick
Death rate drop sparks hope for abolition of consumption
A six month death rate drop is reported with 300 fewer deaths than the previous year. In 12 months the city recorded 3600 deaths from consumption. If the trend continues for six years, consumption may be abolished. The New Castle state dispensary has opened recently and aids many patients.
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New Castle
Many Side Issues Influence State Campaigns
The Philadelphia Press notes that state saloon fights extra sessions and party splits in Indiana West Virginia Illinois and Iowa color the campaign. Democratic leaders see these local disputes as key to their hopes, though they have little to do with national party policy and could fuel calls to separate presidential voting from other elections.
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Philadelphia
Indiana
West Virginia
Illinois
United States
Iowa
Hints And Dints From A Lively Column
This fragmentary item mixes wry social musings and curious anecdotes from a period column. It references heating shortages counsel and civic projects while noting quirks of public life including a lynching leader and odd street wisdom.
Uncle Jim Takes Early Steps Toward Political Command
A Washington Star note praises Uncle Jim’s early preparation for political leadership, including porch campaign signals and print mentions. The piece contrasts his quiet start with the need for visible party support and fundraising.
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Campain
Jim
Washington Star
New Castle Elks member named district deputy
Louis Genkinger of the New Castle lodge was appointed district deputy for the New Castle district including New Castle Sharon Greenville Erie Corry Beaver Falls Butler Franklin and Ot City by Grand Exalted Ruler Holland at the Dallas convention. The New Castle lodge and Past Exalted Ruler Knobloch pushed the appointment, a first for the lodge which is one of the oldest in the district. Genkinger is a longtime active member and will assume duty immediately.
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Louis Genkinger
New Castle
Knobloch
Holland
New Castle Lodge
Genkinger
Deaths of the Day Paul Fenton and Captain Siefert
Paul Fenton seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Do C Fenton of McKees Rocks died Thursday evening at home. Remains to be moved to Oak Park cemetery for services at 1 pm Saturday. Captain Joseph Siefert a longtime Loyal Legion and G A R member died at his home in Youngstown. He left a widow and seven children. Dc W Ashton aged 47 died at his Patterson street home in McKees Rocks. Born in Edenburg he later worked as a passenger conductor on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad and is survived by his widow and nine children.
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Joseph Siefert
Loyal Legion
Youngstown
Wirt Street
Siefert
C. W. Ashton
Patterson Street
McKees Rocks
Edenburg
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
8. A. Kirkbride
New Wilmington
Marie Blair
McKeesport
Lulu Schoeller
New Castle
Robert Taylor
Canonsburg
F. R. Bailey
Xenia
Myrtle Woods
George W. Perkins
W. H. Falls
North Mercer Street
Pittsburg
Edward Edmunds
Sharon
Charles Clapier
Milton Street
George Thompson
Edward Whiteman
Phillips Street
Marie Schier
Monaco
Nettie Thomas
Terrace Avenue
W. H. Rodgers
Shaw Street
Denver
Col
Nellie VanHorn
Rossmore
LeRoy van Horn
Edgewood Avenue
Iva B. Gray
R. W. Gray
Wilson Avenue
James Tardella
Home Street
Moth
Anna Douchie
Clara
Margaret Patterson
Crawford Avenue
Nathaniel Brown
T. J. Garvin
Park Avenue
W. J. Ewing
Erie
Beaver
West Virginia
Ethel
Alice Frush
Ira Campbell
Lynaal Street
Neshannock Falls
W. G. Ayers
North Jefferson Street
J. Harry Thomas
Little Son
Joseph
San Bernardino
Cal
J. W. Cunningham
North Mill Street
John McKean
Washington, Pa
Ceylon Fulkerson
North Beaver Street
Tolstoy Birthday Prohibition Sparks 1000 Arrests
The Tolstoy birthday prohibition led to more than 1,000 arrests across the empire for minor infractions. Many offenders face quick release, while some cases seek exile for the guilty. Authorities look for alternate charges to avoid public record of a Tolstoy defense.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoy
Empire
Tolstoy
Artificial clouds to protect crops and aid the army
Edouard Lestaut of Bordeaux claims a device to create artificial clouds using resinous and earthy powders in wooden boxes. Wicks ignite to generate smoke and rain, with boxes spaced 20 to 30 feet apart for frost protection of grapes and to obscure troop movements.
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United Press
Washington
Edouard Lestaut
Bordeaux
U. S
Murphy
Missionary event highlighted by church ladies program
New Wilmington Sept 11 The Methodist church hosted an entertainment by the Women’s Missionary Society featuring musical numbers pantomimes and missionary appeals with local and visiting participants. High School football interest and community notes followed with campus arrivals and church group activities.
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New Wilmington
Women’s Missionary Society
A. Kirkbride
Florence Hutchison
Mary Ramsey
Hazel Ramsey
Idaline Rodgers
Louise Ligo
A. C. McClelland
Elliott
Anna Poppino
Austa
Jesus
Personal mentions from the city and surrounding areas
Local society notes list numerous visits and travels by residents. Miss Ellen Long leaves for Mercer, W. H. Falls tours Pittsburg, Mrs. Edmunds visits Milton street, and many others host or visit friends in Pittsburgh Sharon Youngstown Meadville Warren and beyond. Several marriages and relocations noted, including Mrs J. Schorndorfer opening parlors in New Castle Mahoningtown.
Local News From Oak Ridge and Slippery Rock
Miss Helen White and Miss Ethel Stoner attend school at Slippery Rock. Miss Bessie Boak goes to Slippery Rock for fall term. Audley Boak returns from the Columbus state fair. A general store is planned at Princeton railway station. Local residents plan to visit Warren Ohio fair. Princeton and Oak Ridge teams unite to form a stronger squad after players scatter. The 134th regiment Company B reunion was held at James Moore’s with many attendees. Princeton and Oak Ridge defeated McCaslin Croton 13 to 4 at McCaslin. Kennedy and Jackamo led Croton, Oak Ridge’s Boak pitched, Weyman caught.
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Helen White
Ethel Stoner
Slippery Rock
Bessie Boak
Audley Boak
Princeton Railway Station
Warren, O
Princeton
Oak Ridge
134Th Regiment
James Moore
McCaslin
Croton
Kennedy
Jackamo
Boak
Weyman
Charges against state constabulary dropped in Pardoe
District Superintendent Clark of the United Mine Workers filed charges against on duty state constabulary in Pardoe. secret service reports and Governor Stuart's detectives found the charges groundless and Clark admitted their falsity. Miss Cora Irbe, physical director, will arrive September 28 to take new duties for the association.
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Gove City
Clark
United Mine Workers of America
State Constabulary
Pardoe
Stuart
Cora Irbe
Son of Greenville Man Is Reported Drowned
O H Holcomb of Greenville learns his son Leon, recently enlisted in the navy, was drowned at San Francisco with no further details available.
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O. H. Holcomb
Greenville
Leon
San Francisco
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