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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
3
The Losantville Press reports the town welcomes Eph Roth’s new six column four page Journal. The item notes Earlham College’s clean debt and treasury strength while the piece appeals for reader support and wishes the venture success.
The sole booster for William Randolph Hearst as a press candidate for the 1904 National Democratic ticket is Hearst himself and his three newspapers the Chicago American the San Francisco Examiner and the New York Examiner.
Fragmentary verse-like notes describe a school setting with a boy imagining becoming a strict school marm and forcing obedience. The lines mention a pencil in hair, twitching hand, chalk line walking, and demanding submission, ending with a cryptic reference to Tony and ferocious talk.
W C Magrlesco, American rice consul at Beirut, Syria, was slain in a carriage. The president ordered action and Admiral Cotton’s squadron to sail to demand redress. A Russian naval incident near Turkey prompted expanding demands and possible military retaliation. The piece calls for wiping Turkey off the map.
A reflection on two kinds of time in towns like New Castle, contrasting standard versus railroad time. The piece imagines a resident asking fast or slow time and jokes about syncing with trains, highlighting practical confusion in daily life.
A reader describes the shift to standard time in June, noting confusion over twenty minutes before and after the hour. The piece argues for universal standard time to avoid constant time calculations for travelers and daily activities.
The piece argues for selecting the old Indiana Republican district committees and the 1902 campaign veterans to lead the state party into 1904. It warns against using newcomers and stresses disciplined, experienced organizers to secure a national campaign victory, noting attendance variability and the need to trust proven leaders.
Mr Divan declines to enter the Ohio Campaign after asking Mayor Pom dotted, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, to cancel engagements set for this week. Mr Johnsor states he will wait alone and handle duties himself. Tis just as well.
City voice urges residents to join a forward momentum in New Castle. Officials warn inaction may cost opportunities while advocating collective effort and a positive outlook to spur progress and financial gains.
Leaders of the press are told that Senator Mark A. Binna, once ill at his Cleveland home, has shown marked improvement and now feels much better.
In The Press the Quick Returns column shows how rapid responses follow readers making their requests public. The feature highlights how promptly issues are addressed when voiced through the paper’s public bulletin.
The Ovents Institute adjourned as teachers Lave returned home after a beneficial week in Newcastle. The county institute proved a great effort for the district, with extensive focus on school work. Lessons, note books, and discussions showed deep interest among attendees, and a few courtships noted may lead to marriages in coming years.
John J. Campell born March 11 1852 in Forsyth County North Carolina died August 27 1903 in New Castle Indiana. He moved to New Castle October 1 1878 joined his brother Thomas L Campbell in a dry goods business at Shroyer corner. He retired January 1 1903 due to health. He was married to Lizzie Ludwig. He was a devoted husband and parent. his family and community mourn his loss. Funeral Saturday at 2 o'clock p m conducted by River A H Moore and Rev Bincx of the Christian church.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh claiming it cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollars to prove otherwise and invites readers to request testimonials while noting the product is sold by druggists and Hall's family pills as the best.
Electronics progress by Twe Indiamipons and Eastern electri railway Company moves ahead in the city limits. The trolley wire spans from T Avenue to Walnut Street, with grade and road bed nearly complete. Arrangements ensure crossings at Hoosier Avenue without interfering with Lake Bera and West era off sale, and crest will be laid for business districts as ties and ballast prepare the track for operation.
The Globe Manufacturing Company takes possession today of the Davis factory building in New Castle and will begin operations. The new plant will produce the combined baby jumper and go cart, thanks to the McQuinns father and son whose energy spurs the town’s industrial growth.
The Junior Order of American Mechanic local group received notice that the 1904 state meeting will be held in New Castle. Delegates G G Morris and Will G Beach attended Lawrenceburg, with Beach elected State Inside Sentinel for one year. The 1904 gathering is planned for late October with high expectations for attendance and success.
James Shortridge died there this morning on August 31, 1903, at New Lisbon. He was a pioneer of Heary county and the first white child born in Dudley Township. A well informed man, he involved in local and national affairs and was a staunch Republican. The funeral will be held in New Lisbon Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
The funeral was held Saturday at Moorelord First Christian Church for Little Eugene Millikan of New Lisbon. He died Thursday after severe illness from dysentery while visiting Blountsville with his parents Mr and Mrs Clay Millikan and siblings Bernice and Ice aged five and two. The families shared a long and pleasant kinship as Mrs Millikan and Mrs Perry Millikan were sisters. The community extends deepest sympathy to the Millikan family as they return home.
Rev. William T. Warbington, longtime pastor of the First Christian Church in Hagerstown, retires due to ill health after fifty years of service. He organized the church and built a prominent sanctuary in Indiana as he preached many funerals and united numerous couples in marriage. He will remain living in Hagerstown. Mrs. Wm World and daughter leave for Meyersville, Missouria. Bousley, from Mississippi, has cared for her mother, the late Mrs M L Bundy, and returns home with plenty of well wishes from relatives.
A blaze destroyed the imposing Pythias hall in town and Mr. Woods, who ran a general store, lost his entire stock. Firefighters fought the flames but the building burned to ashes. Estimated losses may near 410,000 with travel insurance. Wood plans a new shop within two weeks in a temporary location.
Miss Katie Bannet earns a lifetime honorary Elks membership amid a box-party celebration as Oliver Elks prepare for a forthcoming event. Details describe a formal ceremony, opening sales, and plans for the Prithy night with anticipated attendance from multiple cities and supporters.
Henry Adams sues Panhandle seeking 1000 damages over alleged loss of a carload of dressed poultry. William Bitner files for divorce from Mary Bitner. A contest of Miliesa J. Batchfield's will has been filed.
All interested in good live stock and improved farm methods are urged to attend the district stockmen institute now held at the venue. The event focuses on raising and feeding meat-procuring animals and aims to share practical insights for better farm efficiency.
An attractive schedule for this evening's session focuses on farm life and competent speakers. The program covers all subjects and aims to benefit the young people in the community.
The text praises Katie Emmett and a lively newsboy character in a Vaudeville show titled Our Watie. It highlights Katie's fame and wide recognition, noting her outfits and stage persona while teasing the playful dynamic between her and Willie during performances.
The revue features Wat Francis Wilson and Frank Proiels as performers in a "The Hottest Coon in Dixie" style production. Miss Watgie Raymond is praised as the Lillian Russell of the colored stage with a sweet voice. The ensemble is noted for talent and a dusky chorus.
Miss Grace Shirk resigns as deputy recorder after serving in the post for some time. Frank Joyce of Kinsey drug store is named to fill the vacancy.
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