22 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
1
Hon L P Mitchell of Washington reports Lennard remains in precarious condition after a typhoid relapse last week. Attending physician notes fever reduced to a minimal degree and Lennard is seen as a hopeful recovery to come.
This morning a deal closed transferring the Will Maudlin farm south of town to Charles Irwin of Hagerstown. The sixty eight acre property sold for 8650. Kumler and Waite engineered the transaction.
The Robinson Stock Company arrived this morning and will be thoroughly organized for the fair week. The company brings new scenery costumes and a fine lineup of actors and actresses. Miss Neville will be featured throughout the coming season.
A partial OCR read describes a naval or military drill at dawn yesterday involving foot soldiers and a target rifle event. The garbled text mentions a casualty or incident but lacks clear names or location details.
An unclear report describes two boys on bicycles colliding and sprawling into the street. One veered toward the sidewalk, the other followed. The incident left minor damage to a nearby vehicle and drew quick attention from bystanders.
Witness recounts he was seen in New Castle last Saturday morning with Adams. The uncle of the girl wife calls the sighting decisive proof that he is the man.
A gas engine fly wheel disengaged from its shaft in the Democrat office caused a near disaster. The 130 pound wheel spun at 350 rpm and tore toward the front, striking a steel cutter, passing counters and stove, toppling a table and hurling a typewriter to the floor. Editor Chambra braced for impact.
Reports note a dense growth of tail grawn and weeds between town sod and the pouuo factory with weeds used as fuel by those hiring for unknown purposes. Fire risk rises if grass and weeds are not cut down and destroyed, and those in charge should act promptly.
Fragmentary note from Mrs C W Jessop mentions aid to Betty and New Cre tars, with garbled place names and statements. Readable items refer to a visit or visit intent and family-related items. No clear date or event details due to OCR corruption.
Incomplete text fragment mentions Seeger and Pinot, with unclear event or location. Reads like a brief local news note or item placeholder with garbled wording and missing details.
Dr E H Brubaker secretary of the city board of health filed an ordinance drawn by the State Board of Health directing sanitary work and care and prevention of contagious diseases. Bids for the work were advertised and petitions for signatures on the south side of Main street are noted. The cost for the approach of South 11th street to Circle street is included in the Fourteenth street project. Board adjourned until Thursday night.
The Pennsylvania company offers a special $14.50 fare from New Castle to Atlantic City and other Atlantic seaboard resorts. The rate applies only on Thursday, August 6, and many New Castle residents are expected to use it.
George A. Saint, employed by the Santa Fe railroad in New Mexico, writes his father A. W. Saint that he plans a brief fall visit to New Castle. He has been away for two years and may settle in the western region long term.
E F Stoner adjuster for Home Insurance settled in full a week after a fire that destroyed the barn and its contents owned by E N White, north of town. The loss total was reported as the lower figure.
Mrs Maggie Lawson of this city sold her Hagers town residence to Mrs Sarah Brown for two thousand dollars. The transaction records indicate a completed deed and transfer of ownership between the two parties.
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises a constitutional remedy, offers a reward for incurable cases, and lists Cheney & Co as suppliers with free circulars.
The body of Wood Pence, who died in the Presidio hospital near San Francisco a week ago, arrived here this morning. A letter from the commanding officer of the benefit accompanies the remains, detailing his service and death.
The Coffin family members are arriving with many already present. Expect arrivals from the East tomorrow. Locals include Phillip McIltrath and wife from Hartford City, Helen Coffin of Indianapolis, Mrs. Fred Coffin and children from Terre Haute, Mrs. J. E. Woodbury of Union City, Joe Crow and family from Omaha, and Arthur Oeslie and wife of Terre Haute.
The Gray iron foundry foreman Jame Casey sustains a painful burn that lingers and makes him limp at work. He hopes for eventual recovery though the injury annoys him and disrupts his labor.
The town board meets tonight to read and discuss asphalt paving specifications prepared by City Engineer O. B. F. Clark for South Main Street.
A 1000 pound hammer was dropped in the Kay American Bridge Company factory causing damage. The item was cast and dressed at the Gray Iron foundry.
An unnamed narrator describes a hotel robbery fueled by fear and confusion. A man in the room sleeps as the theft unfolds, the thief slipping away with money after coercive threats. The victim, injured and groaning, calls for help as the intruder props up, then quietly exits to escape pursuit.
In Louisville on July 17 the Kentucky Republican convention settled on Colonel Morris B. Belknap of Louisville as the gubernatorial nominee on the first ballot amid maneuvering for a dark horse. Bradley declined candidacy, while resolutions praised national Republican prosperity under Roosevelt and McKinley and the need to strengthen civil and judicial institutions. The proceedings referenced party leaders Wilhoit Black Welsh and General W. M.
A motion raises typical error grounds and likely won’t be argued until September or October.
In Bloomington Illinois on July 17 Maude Jardine was declared not guilty of murdering her two year old sister Ias at a preliminary hearing. Detective J P Butler who arrested her and pressed charges was met with howls and hisses by a large crowd as the public maintained her innocence despite the charges.
Kansas City reports Fred Lease aged 14 died from lockjaw due to a July 4 injury. This marks the fourth fatality in the city from the same cause.
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