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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces press in Picardy as German withdrawals from Have and Lassigny threaten Chaulnes and Rose. Reports say Germans near Nesles to Noyon under pressure. many troops surrender with officers yielding weapons as French units advance toward a decisive retreat.
City solicitor Gardner discusses taxation limits and costs. City engineer Mihonaid reports sewer project progress and street work. issues with water service, sprinkling, and grade establishments discussed. Staff notes include vacation, wage matters, and lines of authority. several ordinances referred for review and city sealer plans confirmed for the year.
Five people were slightly injured yesterday when thrown from their automobile while travelling to their home in Farrell. They were taken to Shepange Valley Hospital, where they are reported resting easier today. Injured include a list of names with lacerations and shoulder injuries and minor head wounds.
In August 18 dispatches French reports claim Noutron-Vingres north of Soissons fell, with 700 prisoners including two battalion chiefs. Across the Oise and Aisne fronts, French gains extend about 14 kilometers south of Carlepont toward Fontenoy, advancing roughly two kilometers. Reports note violent artillery north and south of the Avre and more than 400 prisoners taken in the Toye region. London also cites progress in the Merville area with British gains near Meuviller and a second advance southwest of Melville.
War news reports from Milan and Washington describe German and Bolshevik tensions. Soviet forces retreat from Moscow while German financial ties with the Bolsheviki are severed. Czecho-Slovak troops in Siberia face supply shortages, prompting appeals for winter matériel. American diplomatic talks in Washington pivot toward Japan and the Siberian expedition as allied commanders seek to stabilize Allied actions amid prisoner issues and rising unrest.
Four Ellwood City clubs were reported closed by United States government agencies after investigators found these clubs maintained in illicit profanity and disruptive to productive work at industrial plants. The action followed an investigation into working conditions and the clubs’ impact on efficiency.
Moving tractor engines and threshing machines damage road surfaces in several locations. The passage of engines has cut deeply into the macadam, causing notable wear and at least one major fault on the surface.
A wartime notice announces a special call for limited service men. Two calls have been received by the draft board for voluntary and into service, with exceptions and qualifications for permanent induction. Drafters seek additional applicants and provide guidance at the draft board on the fifth floor of the Lawrence Bay ines and Trustompany building.
Maria White of Sialkmt in Da travels to Battle Creek Michigan for a two week voyage en route to India with companions Jesus Verdelia and Sia del Roberts, living on Roxies Avenue, after a brief stay in Canitarham.
Buckwheat crop in the county is expected to be exceptionally large this year. The buckwheat is in blossom and appears promising. Acreage planted is substantial and the overall crop prospects in the county are favorable with strong yields anticipated.
Beaver Pennsylvania reports a letter from Howard S. Jones aboard a torpedo destroyer detailing the sinking of a large German submarine off Cape Flatteras. The destroyer depth bombed the sub as it surfaced and submerged, with the U-boat ultimately destroyed after a volley of depth charges.
At a noonday Rotary gathering in MN Carl Hanna spoke on recent war developments. He displayed a large scale map of the western front and pointed out army positions on various dates, noting principal towns mentioned in dispatches.
A letter from Samuel Watkins of Neshannock Avenue says he is rapidly improving. He was reported as five seriously wounded, but the detector claims he is suffering from a fas attack with no wounds. The notice notes funds raised for the National Colored Soldiers Comfort committee by local Colored people. details of the amount are unavailable. The Lawrence county drive aimed at 1 090 and many agreed to purchase. organizers believe the total exceeded the target and the campaign will continue in Labor Way, hoping to surpass the quota.
A basement fire at TL Weep Mie street 424 yesterday afternoon drew the department to the scene. minor damage and a car nearby sustained slight harm. Police report vandalized garden at Kirctric and Eiswilton. 200 tomato plants cut. Purse lost near Cartort Station on Water street, about $1. Authorities arrested four foreigners for disorderly conduct at No. Luda South Jefferson. police waited for backup due to noise. Milk thefts reported on Manston street. two autos stolen from Youngstown area with specific license numbers. Box of ladies hats found on Water street with origin from Adams Express. Auto collision front of Citizens National Bank caused Fender damage. Suitcase reportedly disappeared on Youngstown trip. contained a Dalienit and accessories. Tom Lewis arrested for carrying concealed weapons. auto owner identified as H.W. Ferner. Charles Davidson fined $10 for fighting. opponent fled.
City committee approval grants mayor power to arrest idlers and vagrants. A 15 day hard labor sentence on streets is allowed for violating public loitering laws. The measures cover beggars, tagrants and other unemployed without visible means of support.
New York Aug 14 government agents raid the Atlantic coast arresting suspected spies. Reports vary on numbers with five men and one woman near Mitchel Field and Camp Mills, or five men and four women all Germans. The round up aims to detain suspected saboteurs linked to signals near Fire Island and the San Diego wreck.
War department plans to extend draft age as part of a New York Times style discussion. General March supports fresh American troops and warns deferred classes may be called if the war lasts beyond 11 months. Shipping targets and training pools are outlined to sustain the effort.
SEATTLE Aug 19 Fishermen warn Halibut industry may perish without new banks in North Pacific as July sales rise slightly but quarterly totals lag 1917. Captain Jolie Gibean of Seattle Fishermen's Association notes prices steady but demand weak and advocates potential closed seasons and reform. July 1 26 days saw 403 400 pounds traded versus 574 000 last July. first half of 1917 and May-June 1917 show larger totals than current year. Total July forecast around 1 000 000 pounds, signaling a drop for the three months year over year.
The Senate plans to cut the summer recess by four days to rush action on the war manpower bill. It would extend the draft ages from 18 to 45 and speed measures aimed at boosting manpower for the war effort.
Six month old Punaghianpo of Moravia fell from a second story window at his parents home last Monday. He sustained a skull fracture and was taken to Shenanga Valley Hospital on Saturday in serious condition. Mrs. Theresia McBroy and niece AlsA Margaret Ates returned from a two week stay at Karthead and Cleveland, traveling with Mr. and Mrs. S. Dreakstone and Miss Shone.
Rev H J Behrens of Ontario Usnnda preached at St John’s Lutheran Church yesterday morning and announced he expects to take up work as pastor around mid September. This evening a mass meeting will occur with Behrens present to participate in ceremonies. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennedy and family and Mr and Mrs Pred Mourray and Ian moved on Saturday on a mobile trip to Slipper Hack and Muddy Creek Falls. Fishing was enjoyed before returning home.
James Ross Justice of Pilgashi died Sunday August 18 at the residence of his daughters Mrs Gee Wallace Pulaski Pa after a three week illness from complications. He was born January 12 1843 and was a Civil War veteran. Survived by two daughters and one son. Funeral Tuesday August 20 at 2:30 from New Bedford United Presbyterian church Interment Hopewell cemetery. Stevenson Funeral.
Meo and Mrs Turner express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their loss of their son Uewain WwW Spiteher on the date of his passing and in the days after.
The Ways and Means committee in Washington signaled delays on the proposed 40 percent tax on excess profits and 60 percent on profits over 20 percent. Members indicated weeks may pass before a final draft is complete while seeking a settlement with the Treasury and Secretary Mullin.
MORRISTOWN Pa July police told of Miss Mary Williams Beeson Towne Beesonwre who said her dog Rover swallowed her $150 diamond ring during play. An autopsy to retrieve the gem was suggested but she refused police help, insisting she would keep the dog.
TL Shields of May street received word of the death of his uncle Emerson Woods of Pittsburg which occurred last Saturday. The body was taken to Erie on Sunday for funeral services today. Woods, a well known druggist in Pillsbury, was single. Shichis has gone to Erie to attend the services.
Notice dated August 19 1918 states that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Mary Jane McCord. Signature appears as Sisnody GZO McCORD Ady.
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