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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
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Councils discuss operation of old streetcars on East and West Sides and North hill grades in New Castle. Thousands ride daily and winter raises danger from power brakeless cars. The New Castle Traction Co has received all demands yet locals urge safer equipment before complaints grow.
David Jameson of Citizens National Bank discusses Bryan's proposed bank deposit guarantee, noting conservative bankers oppose guarantees to protect cautious, well run banks from weaker lenders. The piece argues deposit insurance could favor risky speculators and influence voters.
Local optionists celebrate nationwide with reports that over 300 saloons were closed in twelve Ohio counties on Tuesday. Saloon abuses are cited as the main factor driving the results, boosting momentum for pending tests in other Ohio counties.
The piece praises Officers Horner and Eberle for trapping petty burglars in New Castle and argues for hiring multiple plain clothes men to intensify efforts. It contends past leniency allowed bold burglaries and claims additional detectives would deter locals from breaking in.
The railroad that supplied passes to Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kern issued a statement declaring Kern employed by the railroad. The move aimed to shape public perception of Kern as an employee rather than a lawbreaker amid Bryan’s mounting troubles.
Colliers Weekly describes Mr. Bryans plan called gGuarantee as an insurance proposition that is entirely mutual in its mature form.
The piece argues that government backed deposit guarantees mislead investors and invite failures. It cites historical panics in 1893 and 1907 to warn such schemes would not prevent crises and may worsen them, urging sound laws and honest inspectors instead. It critiques Bryan and supports a national currency commission and stronger financial oversight.
President Roosevelt expressed support for adding New Mexico and Arizona as states. He said he hoped to sign statehood bills for both territories before departing the White House.
George D. Van Horn seeks divorce from Maggie E. Van Horn on desertion grounds. Papers by Charles G. Martin allege marriage on December 30 1892 and cohabitation until June 24 1902 when Mrs Van Horn left.
A collage of observations and snippets from public life in New Castle and elsewhere. Notes on politics, fashion, weather, media quirks, and cultural references mix with brief jabs at public figures and events. The tone suggests a column of assorted items and opinions.
A large crowd gathered at Central Presbyterian Church for the first of Rev. A B McCormick’s series Evening With the Poets aimed at youth. Readings of Kipling’s works drew praise from listeners and a social hour followed. Future weeks cover Whittier Longfellow Tennyson with free admission and special music.
Governor Hughes warns against rushing without purpose and urges clear goals. The piece contrasts rapid effort with aim, noting success comes from knowing what to do when opportunities arise and acting with direction. It uses examples from sports and everyday life to stress purposeful haste.
New York reports the Brazos, a 415 foot long steamship built at a cost of 1 million dollars, arriving from Newport News Va. It will start on the Mallory line route between New York and Galveston next Saturday. The vessel displaces 9800 tons, has 315000 cubic feet of under deck freight space, and will run at about 16 knots, aiming to shorten schedules.
The Parisian Sage claim offers a two week guarantee to cure dandruff stop hair fall or scalp itch or money back. It claims to kill germs promote hair growth on viable bulbs and promises luxuriant soft hair for women with a guaranteed result. George W. Clutton sells it for 50 cents a large bottle and Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY distributes direct with prepaid express.
Forecasters mark twelve states as doubtful in the 1908 campaign with New York and Indiana seen as pivotal. Republicans claim 194 safe votes and Democrats 161. Taft would need 46 from the doubties, Bryan 81 from them plus New York and Indiana. Alaska.
Manila report says the American fleet sits 1,000 miles from Manila with arrival unlikely before Saturday morning, about two days late. The fleet was slowed by a one day delay at Albany West Australia, now 3,600 miles from Manila. Weather wireless notes no cause yet. The fleet passed Cape Mandar on Celebes Island, about 1,260 miles from Manila.
Wednesday and Thursday event listings note O Neill's at 1 South Mill Street in Boston area vicinity.
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