07 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
1
Police found Stanley Antowski aged 15 on Preston Avenue after a 32 calibre revolver attack. He was taken to Shenango Valley hospital in critical condition with family troubles cited as the motive for the attempt.
A wartime analysis outlines how coal shortages affect Sweden Denmark Holland and Switzerland, constraining industry and transport. It notes Germany’s coal grip and the peril of embargoes, with Sweden and other neutrals risking production cuts as winter tightens.
John Armstrong Drexel, son of Anthony J. Drexel and a Lafayette Escadrille sergeant, participated in a recent British raid on a German depot at Bruges. He dropped a ton of explosives, returned safely along the British line, and faced anti aircraft fire. Drexel’s American home is in Philadelphia, with a long interest in aviation.
Washington Aug. 7 Provost Marshal General Crowder said regulations for mobilizing the national army will be issued soon. Detailed registrant data are being prepared and the main challenge is transporting men from 4 007 registration districts to training camps, a problem under careful study with rail officials assisting.
In Harhishu hg Pa district exemption boards appeal to registration headquarters over whether men with dental issues but physically fit otherwise can be accepted for service and treated later. Officials at headquarters forwarded the query to Provost Marshal General Crowder for ruling on dental eligibility and later service.
Washington Aug 7 The War Secretary announced that officers of the regular navy who have been with troops during summer leave are ordered to report to the military academy at West Point on August 8 to resume their posts. Those assigned to the academy as summer instructors of field work will return to their regular commands on August 28.
Testimony at the House impeachment hearing alleges Governor Ferguson overdrew state bank accounts with deficits over 30 thousand. Bank officials say Ferguson faced ten percent interest on the overdrawn amounts as part of the case.
A dynamite bomb wrecked the confectionery shop of Mrs. Louise Culbertson on neat division street in Chicago early today. No one was injured. The incident is the main readable item with a second fragment noting Akron, Ohio borrowing $25,000 against 1918 taxes.
A first person account describes a city physical examination for draftees at a tall building. The writer details the process from entering a voting booth style station to weigh, measure, chest gird, eye test, and listening to the heart and lungs, noting the quick pace and orderly flow with some foreign-born examinees awaiting their turn.
Madison fled after an incident on the East Side near Grove Street. City Detective Logan pursued after a woman reported a man on the tracks. Logan fired twice to halt the fugitive, capturing Jess Madison and learning his identity and prior actions.
MINEOLA L I N Y Aug 1 Mrs Manca de Saulles, barely a shadow of her former self, was to be removed from a jail cell to a bed adjoining the sheriff's quarters. She faces trial in October for the murder of Jack de Sanlles, a former football star, unless her lawyers win a transfer to a hospital. Her four year old son Jack Jr is feared missing by her, and her collapse worries her attorneys. Doctors report she is anemic and undernourished, weighing under 100 pounds. District Attorney Weeks has not stated opposition to hospital removal. Sheriff Seamon agrees. A physician will examine her again tomorrow, and her attorneys may appeal. Two large vases of fresh flowers were sent by the sheriff's wife, and she receives fresh vegetables from the prison garden. Mother Blanca Vergarado-Errazuriz, sister of a former Chilean president, is dispatching appeals from Washington to help secure her daughter's support.
A Berlin dispatch reports German newspapers condemn the American embargo on weapons shipments near neutral nations. The Frankfurter Zeitung calls the policy a thumb screw and cites alleged violations of international law, while the Cologne Gazelle offers a similar critique.
Mrs Mary Doshko of Wilder Avenue was badly injured Tuesday morning and taken to New Castle hospital for treatment. She spoke limited English and could not explain the cause of the accident. United States factory output in 1916 was valued at 924246434724.
Army officers prepare to recruit for the coast artillery branch with tentative authority from the Eastern Department. Sergeant Meredith reports a possible plan to examine new applicants while regular army officers shift to recruiting National Guard units in federal service.
An American patrol boat drove off a German U boat that attacked a British steamer off the coast of France on July 24. The U boat fired a torpedo which missed, then sent another across the bow. the steamer fired once, hitting the sub, and the patrol boat fired eight shots, forcing the submarine to disappear. Another vessel reported sighting a large submarine on July 25 as the steamer prepared to respond.
Federal agents investigate reports that large shipments of American gold were sent to Germany monthly via the Swiss government. Gee H Schwan, former German counsellor agent and now Swiss counselor, refused to discuss the case. Authorities note some funds may aid relatives, but a significant portion is alleged to go to the German government.
Troop F lacks one member until Soasa Wilson, a new recruit, leaves quarantine. Wilson, 49, is confined in the Milligan horse on Lorain avenue amid an infantile paralysis case in a home. Sanitary Policemen Hunt is investigating. The health department will waive the 29 day confinement, give Wilson a sanitizing treatment, fumigate, and then release him.
Troop F, Fransaloed, stood ready in the city this morning as officers and men voiced ignorance of when departure would come, saying orders and instructions are lacking though the unit could mobilize within 24 hours once given.
A speaker discusses mobilizing all women to May Town to teach them practical fractions. He notes most are members of the Woman's Club, suggesting a social context for the educational effort.
Mrs. Margaret Jessop widow of Thomas Jenano died at 12 30 p m Sunday at her daughter Mrs H A Froom 2604 Market Street after a fall left her frail. Born April 27 1836 she was a Boardman pioneer and long time resident. Surviving children include Mrs H A Froom George Jessop Mrs Flick Mrs W Smith and EB Jessop Funeral at 3 p m today at Mrs Froams home Reverend Levi G Batman officiating Interment in Helmont Park Mausoleum. Matthew H Warren. Also noted are obituaries of Matthew H Warren born February 28 1889 formerly of New Castle died in Youngstown at St Elizabeths Hospital a yard master for B&O railroad married to Jane Bebout survivors include W F Warren John G Warren Mrs Evan Jones and others Funeral arrangements announced. George Sherger 43 of 1236 South Mill Street died Tuesday morning after 18 months illness survived by nine brothers and two sisters with services set for Thursday at 2 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Sherger 1614 South Jefferson Street Windislaw Koziot infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Koziot of 174 Moravia Street died Monday evening private funeral held Tuesday at Holy Trinity Polish Church.
Washington reports mockery of Elihu Root as the Russian commission returns home. The item questions the cost of their trip and the preliminary gift to Russia, noting Root's role in seeking pacification and guidance for a still revolutionary Russia. The fragment mentions John Clingan of Goldfield Neb. as part of the read.
Jordan Wheat Lambert, wealthy Lambert Pharmacal president and noted sportsman, died by self inflicted gunshot in his St Louis apartment after a telephone call from a mysterious woman. The maid found him in a pool of blood with a revolver nearby. He was estranged from his second wife, now in New York with their six month old baby, and previously divorced from his first wife. Police explore murder theory but favor suicide, noting the body was found facing a mirror and the weapon discharged at close range.
Governor Brumbaugh announced appointments to the Pennsylvania Board of Optometrical Education. Named were O Neil and William M Sweet of Philadelphia. B F Mulhern and Samuel C Chesamanna of Pittsburg. Chester H Johnson of York. J Gliss of Scranton. L M Philips of Altoona. Samuel N Evans of West Pittston. Allen W Hagenbach of Allentown joined the state hospital board trustees. Christian Schmidt, Josep Ulter, 78, dies in Charlestown, Mass, after 46 years as a prison guard.
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