Philadelphia Urged Bill to Clear Delaware River Shoals
Harrisburg April 5 Members of the state legislature have been appealed to support a Philadelphia city administration bill on appropriations to widen and deepen the channel below Horseshoe Shoals to keep a clear port for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania shippers. Senator Edwin H. Ware introduced the measure. The port’s value to industry and interior business is emphasized with 1915 statistics showing large abroad shipments and coal, grain, and refined oil totals.
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Harrisburg
Mavivania
Philadelphia
Delaware
Eedwin H. Ware
Etna Horseshoe Shoals
Pennsylvaniea
Pennsylvania
Department of Wharves
Philadelpia
Tia Fetate
Philadelphia Ferry Administration
Ot State
Organization To Be Made Permanent In City Rally
At a defense rally in the city building, a permanent organization will be established among residents for public defense. The branch, a unit of the state public safety system, aims to mobilize community resources and aid in the great issue. State representative Charles H. Young has been appointed to the effort.
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State Public Safety Organization
Lip
Cey
Charles H. Young
British Need 400 Doctors for War Crisis
London in April reports the Earl of Ky, the Secretary of State for War, telling the House of Lords that Britain lost or wounded more than 400 doctors in the Battle of the Somme. He warns current medic shortages will persist and promises more drastic measures to recruit needed medical personnel for the army.
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London
Earl of Ky
House of Lords
Gery
de Somme
President Endorsed By Lodge Of Elks
A special meeting of the Lodge Of Elks passed resolutions favoring preparedness and supporting war measures endorsed by the president. Speeches praised patriotism and unity, with the resolutions reported unanimous. A plan was proposed to involve the lodge in necessary preparations for exigencies at the station and city hall. Two men were mentioned in unrelated charges about meals and precincts, with a court appearance noted.
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Som
U.P. 9
Ee Belog
Piffe
Trina
Thera
Saloons Asked to Close Tonight by Mayor Newell
In a patriotic demonstration context Mayor A J Newell urged all saloons and businesses to close at 6 o clock tonight. He explained no legal power to mandate closures but said proprietors should comply as civic respect.
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A. J. Newell
Angry Beggar Strikes Woman at Apple Street Eatery
Reports say a patron attacked Mrs. Hazen, wife of the restaurant owner at No 10 Apple, striking her on the head and stunning her briefly after being refused food. He fled. no robbery occurred as the restaurant opened around 6 am with no other patrons present.
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Dal A. Hazen
No. 10
Apple
Mun
Klazen
Fire destroys main warehouse with heavy losses
A four story brick warehouse and a smaller facility were devastated by a major fire near South Jefferson street. Losses include Fram Fuge Co about 12 000 to 14 000 with insurance covering similar amounts, Union Pacific Tea and Central Sugar stores damaged, total losses estimated around 25 000 with extensive firefighting efforts and no lives reported.
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Union Pacific Tea Company
Las
Central Sugar Company
J Suger
Waller A. Wood Company
Negshannock
Shenanno River
South Jefferson Street
Fire gutted old New Castle mill warehouse
A massive fire destroyed the large four story brick warehouse in New Castle, toppling part of the east wall as firemen battled the blaze. About 5,000 spectators watched and volunteer crews fought to salvage remains while water damaged flour and sugar stores. The main warehouse, once a flour mill, stood as a landmark before being consumed by flames.
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Enion
New Castle
Harrison and Food Debate on War Powers
In a tense House session, Cooper defends pacifism amid fights over belligerent rights and neutrality. He recalls American diplomacy with Britain and the Central Powers, attacks administration bias, and refuses to vote for war. Critics mock his stance as out of order in the American chamber.
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Cooper
Baltimore
Great Britain
Germany
England
Garrett
Tenn
Ward Cooper
Relebstog
House
Representatives
Harrison
Misa
Students Honor Prof with Patriot Masking
Students at a night event in FECLD Mo led Prof. Ernest Meyer by the neck with a rope and placed a flag around him as hundreds cheered. He was forced to salute the large American flag before release and order was restored.
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News & Orte Fecld
Cnat
Ernest Meyer
Tla
Meyer
Corner German Ships In 40 Min
Washington April Tindley Feld Malone collector of the port at New York told the president that when ordered he can seize every German ship in New York harbor within forty minutes. He cited 23 German merchant ships there, now valued at about 100 million dollars versus 36 million in 1914. London April 8 Persia cleared of Turkish troops, Russian forces and Gen Maurice report junction with Maude’s British army in Moere Toamia. Turks invaded Persia and at one time held much of the western Terela.
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Washington
Tindley Feld Malone
New York
White House
London
Persia
PB. Maurice
Tan Hoy Maude
Moere Toamia
Iad
Terela
Declaration of War Senate Resolution Declares War on Germany
The Senate adopted a formal declaration of war against the imperial German government by an 82 to 6 vote. It states the United States will employ naval and military forces and all government resources to conduct the war to a successful termination.
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Senate
United States of America
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Congress of the
War measures advance as House set to back president
Washington April 3 The war resolution moves forward as the Senate votes 82 to 6 to proclaim a state of war and pledge all national resources. Leaders expect a similar record in the House with debate allowed. Wartime preparations intensify with army expansion and munitions plans under way aided by top merchants and the national defense council. Gratitude is voiced for British and French distribution of President Wilson's address in German presses to inform the German public.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Senate
Hese
Leailers
Germany
National Defense Cunuch
Quartermaster’s Department of '22 Army
United States
Uma
Wilson
Fear Trouble At Car Plant Brews At Gates
Crowds around the Standard Steel Car works gate on Mahonley avenue block entry for all but office workers. City officials and Sheriff Johnson plan a conference to discuss strike handling and protection of property as a precaution. Several hundred strikers, largely Russians and Slavs, gathered this morning, with no serious violence reported yet.
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A. D. Newell
M. J. Young
Carl Johnson
Standard Steel Car Works
Mahonley Avenue
Tsking
Services Continue at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church holds services all week. Pastor Mr Little speaks on The Words From the Cross this evening. Friday features the Lord's Supper at 8 oclock, with special annals. Sunday evening the choir will sing the anthem Hallelujah, Trall the Gladsome by Gabriel.
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First Presbyterian Church
Little
Fred Urmson Seriously Ill in Mercer Street Home
Fred Urmson of North Mercer Street, a member of the health department force, has been confined to his home since Friday by illness. His condition is described as serious and not improving, with internal complications anticipated.
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Fred Urmson
North Mercer
Health Department
Deaths of the Day Mrs A Moore Thompson
Obituary notices from the Linesville Herald report Mrs A Moore Thompson passing after months of illness. Born April 11 1865 in Mercear county she married A Moore Thompson December 25 1882 and is survived by four children and a grandson. Funeral at Conneaut Center church April 1. Interment in Linesville cemetery. Also notes on Edward Safford Chester Clark and Mrs Fred C Hammond deaths with funeral details and pallbearers.
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A. Moore Thompson
New Castle
Linesville Herald
Linesville
Nyrile Letia Thompson
Mercear County
4. M. Thompson
Uolon
Misa
Jane Thompson
Wt Howe
Manel Foley
Chas. P
Coraopolis
Joan A
Corry
Wiliams
Soope
C. EB. Williame
Mr. Safford Tharied
Cuneta
Edward Safford
Ifarlansburg Road
Rev. Clarke
Neshannock
Chester Clark
Mes
Fr. Clark
Fernatred
Sruce V. Reddish
Trinity Episcopal Church
Oak Park Cemetery
Ralph Mitchell
Fed- Iwaril Donnelly
Price Bell
Ralph Cook
Toomag Kennelly
George Dwyer
Deaths and funerals in North Beaver area records
Obituaries note the death of a young Pennsylvanian woman wife and mother of Raymond Hammond with funeral plans to follow. Other notices report infant John Carrigan’s death and services at St Mary’s cemetery, and tributes to William Kyle, farmer and longtime North Beaver resident, with funeral arrangements to be announced. Also listed are deaths of Herbert G. Thiley aged 26, and George Waller’s family obituary at Pitzer’s Crossing, Youngstown, with details on survivors and services.
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Pennsylvania
Frank Clue
Elly
Leyoarr
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Raymond Hammond
Frank Cling
Haymond Cling
Tilally
John
Joseph Carrigan
Auantleayanue
St. Mary's Cemetery
Willam
Kyle
William
North Beaver Township
North Leaver Township
Hela
James Kelso
North Beaver
David TF
Samuel D
Hugh A
J. Milton
Herbert G. Thley
Merbert G. Billey
Rupertor Street
Willard
Lesroy
Dorothy
Walter
Meadville
William Sarkefiell
Milas Hazel
Bruce V. Reddish
Trinity Episcopal Church
Greenwood Cemetery
George Waller
Myra
Harry
Alexander Goes To National Conclave
Delegates from all parts of the alota attended the state conclave of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen in McGoun hall. William Alexander, worthy commander of New Castle Homestead No. 2264, presided as meetings transacted much business and officers were chosen for the year. Alexander was elected a delegate to the national conclave in Detroit Michigan. St John of Greenville was chosen alternate delegate. The notice ends with an old advertising line for a cold remedy.
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Alota
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
McGoun Hall
Walliamy Alexander
Worthy Comander
New Castle Homestead
Alexander
Netroit
Mich
Innevito
St John of
Greenville
Easter Holy Week Services Across City Churches
Pre Easter observances fill city churches with masses and processions. St Marys RC observed with Mass and children’s procession. Holy Thursday rites and Exposed Blessed Sacrament planned. Good Friday includes Pre Sanctified Mass and Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday rites feature blessing of the Water and processions. Trinity Episcopal plans Matins High Mass and Easter Sunday schedule including Holy Communion and Evensong. Numerous Protestant churches hold pre Easter evangelistic services.
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Thureday
St. Mary’s
Churel
Trinity Episcopal
Hop. Um
Trinity
Ila
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Lodge of Elks
Trsatrance
Wisher
Fisher
Jefferson Street
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Cire
Food
Faye
First Presby
Fred Urmsoon
Fred C. Hammons
Catherine Hammond
Fred C. Hammond
Milton Akreet
Mercer Sanitarium
Mercer
Hammond Wos
UNION
Bell Phone
E. W. Grove
e—Thors
Good Friday
Maia
White & Son
Neshannock Avenue
Chas. R. Kelley
Successsor & Lution
Tale
F. Mill Strast Bel
W. F. Dufford & Co
Washington Street
J. J. Beck & Son
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