Rotarians To Aid Plans For Big Memorial
John W. Knox named chairman of a Rotary Club memorial committee to cooperate with the Board of Trade. Members include David Jameson Edward Beadel Fred L. Rentz and Captain W L Campbell. The group will coordinate with local bodies to begin initial steps for erecting a memorial to soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
J. L. McFate
Board of Trade
McFate
John W. Knox
David Jameson
Edward Beadel
Fred L. Rentz
W. L. Campbell
Memorial Hall project moves forward in Lawrence County
Investigation of records shows legal action under the assembly act for a Memorial hall has been completed. Two grand juries approved, court endorsement secured, and county commissioners may levy up to two mills for ten years to fund grounds and construction. Subscriptions allowed to supplement funding.
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Office of Prothonotary
Elmer Crawford
Act of Assembly
Lawrence County
Memorial Hall
Grand Jury
William E. Porter
S. P. Emery
South Mill street bridge to be built without pier
County commissioners seek bids by January 16 for a steel South Mill street bridge over Neshannock creek. The 218 foot structure will have a 33 foot roadway and two seven foot sidewalks, no central pier, and could open this summer if bids are reasonable.
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South Mill Street
Neshannock Creek
Court House
the Waterways Commission
Croton Avenue
Pking
First Peace Talks Between Heads of Two Great Nations
London crowds pay tribute as President Wilson meets with Premier Lloyd George and A. J. Balfour. After a three hour conference the President called the talks satisfactory and hinted at further preliminary discussions upon return to Paris.
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London
Lundton
Wilson
Lloyd George
A. J. Balfour
Paris
Saloons hold licenses as war measures loom
In the war era, 60 Kansas City saloons have not rented licenses for 1919 by July 1. During the week ending Dec 20, 7,408 wounded and sick soldiers landed in the United States. Mount Pleasant plans a three story memorial building for soldiers. All departments of the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad at Mercer run on eight hours. Secretary Baker urges immediate legislation for voluntary enlistment. Howard Heinz of Pittsburgh among three federal food administrators to go to France. Mrs. Sybilla L. Hess and Isaiah Hollinger, both 64, married recently. Knitting mills in Hamburg, Pa. closed due to second influenza outbreak. Allentown firms see holiday rush with checks for $18 drawn by same signer. Pittsburgh considers a $12,000,000 bond issue for public improvements. Henry Ford to head Detroit delegation to Waterways conference. Minnesota births show 2000 more boys than girls, including seven triplets and 579 twins.
Rules Regarding Soldier's Letters
The article states guidelines for printing soldiers letters in The News. It requires listing the recipient and their relation to the writer, rewriting or typing the letter on one side of the page, numbering pages, and printing proper names clearly. It also notes no letters will be returned due to the workload of handling them.
Three Die From Influenza In One Hour At Williamson Home
Within an hour last night three deaths occurred at the home of Mrs. Lila Williamson near Neshannock Falls, all caused by influenza. Four other family members are seriously ill. Mrs. Maude Riney and her baby died about 8 o clock, and Mrs Riney s brother William McDonell died shortly after. Funeral services will be held at the Williamson home tomorrow at one o'clock with interment in Neshan mock cemetery at New Wilmington. Mrs. Riney lived in New Castle and is survived by her husband Ellis Riney of Raymond.
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Lila Williamson
Neshannock Falls
Maude Riney
Baby
Riney
William McDonell
Williamson
Neshanmock
New Wilmington
New Castile
Huspane
Ellis Riney
Raymond
Improving Curb Lights on Wyton Street
The city electrician submitted an estimate to upgrade Wyton Street curb lighting to a modern system. He said the cost would be about $2,600 and that cheaper options might exist. The report was filed for consideration by city officials.
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City Electrician Today
Wyton
Theéport
Dog Tax Doubled in Lawrence County
County commissioners passed a resolution doubling the dog tax for next year. Male dogs will be charged $2 and females $4 with last year’s licenses numbering 3,250. Farmers push sheep industry due to wool prices, urging enforcement of tethering laws to protect flocks.
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A. Harbison
Lawrence
Fred Wilson Chosen as Interpreter for U S Peace Conference
Fred Wilson of Superior street, who studied in Germany when war began and faced escape difficulties, will serve as a linguist for the United States at the peace conference. He earned his degree at Columbia University after coming to this country, then enlisted and joined General Pershing's headquarters staff due to his German expertise.
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Fred Wilson
Superior Street
Germany
United States
Columbia University
General Pershing
Divorce Filed on Cruelty Grounds for Stamm Pair
Mrs. Burnette Stamm through attorney Thomas W. Dickey seeks a divorce from Roy H. Stamm on cruel and barbarous treatment. Married March 1915 the couple lived together until July 1916.
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Burnette Stamm
Thomas W. Dickey
Roy H. Stamm
Death of Orin Cunningham in Shanghai Pneumonia
Orin Cunningham, 30, son of Mr and Mrs James Cunningham of Court Street New Castle, died December 20 in Shanghai China of pneumonia. A former New Castle resident he lived there most of his life after graduating from New Castle High School and the University of Pennsylvania. He had recently trained in New York with Standard Oil before going to China for nearly three years. News of his death came by cable yesterday afternoon.
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Orin Cunningham
James Cunningham
Court Street
Shanghai
China
Pnneumonia
New Castle
James
Laura A. Cunningham
New Castle High School
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Standard Oil Company
Croton Lads Parade for Red Cross Christmas Drive
The Croton school drum corps paraded through the streets urging 100 percent participation in the Christ mas Roll Call drive for the American Red Cross. They bore banners seeking volunteers and pledges as they plan another appearance despite winter weather and missing winter suits.
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Croton
Lawrence County
Red Cross
New Fire Whistle To Be Installed At Rosena Furnace
City council authorized purchase of pipe and whistle valve for the Rosena furnace to serve as a fire whistle. The steel company will install the pipe and whistle at no cost to the city. The existing outfit is worn out and the project costs about $75.
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Rosena
Steel Company
City approves compensation for widow of Officer James Cucia
Council authorized mayor to sign compensation papers for Mrs. Cucia widow of Officer James Cucia. She will receive 10 dollars a week for 300 weeks with later arrangements for her minor children. City credits include 400 dollar prepayment, 100 funeral expense, 320 for 32 weeks, leaving a balance of 20 dollars.
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James Cucia
New Concrete And Stucco Homes Proposed By Builder
Plans for erecting a number of concrete and stucco houses are being prepared by contractor William M Bender and associates forming a company. The homes will be practically fire proof with hollow wall construction and reinforced concrete. Similar houses have been built in Youngstown and other areas in the past year and are said to be satisfactory. Costs are slightly higher than brick. The design claims easy climate control using a thermo bottle principle for winter warmth and summer cool.
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William M. Bender
Youngstown
Kennedy resigns from Edenburg mill for Parkman post
F. E. Kennedy, long time employee at the Edenburg flouring mill, has resigned to take a new position at Parkman, Ohio. He will depart for his new job next Monday.
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F. E. Kennedy
Edenburg
Parkman
Kennedy
Wilson Holds Talks With Lloyd George At Buckingham Palace
President Wilson meets Premier Lloyd George at Buckingham Palace in the morning and calls at Downing Street in the afternoon for confidential talks on peace. British officials say the discussions are Wilson’s affair and no statements will follow.
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London
Wilson
Lloyd George
Buckingham Palace
No. 10
Downing Street
Sailors From Victory Fleet Take Big City
New York welcomes thousands of sailors on leave from 38 battleships and destroyers. Crowds gather as ships parade past and sailors fill theatres and streets. Electricians outline the dreadnaughts with lights for the stay.
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Victory Fleet
Big City
International News Service
New York
Broadway
The
Hudson
City Receives Board Recommendation for Motor Flush Tank
A recommendation from the board of trade urged the city to purchase a modern motor driven flush tank for street use. The council received the proposal today and tabled it for consideration.
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Board of Trade
Boy Perishes in Fire After Attempting to Save Gifts
News from New York reports 14 year old Peter Mirabello died from burns while reentering a burning home to retrieve Christmas presents. The tragedy occurred at the Eldred residence as the fire raged.
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New York
Peter Mirabelle
Memorial Idea For New Castle Building Combines Three Needs
Charles T. Metzler argues for a combined memorial structure in New Castle and Lawrence County. The design mirrors Wheeling West Virginia with a market house on the first floor and an upper auditorium usable for concerts shows banquets and offices, plus a library feature integrated.
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Gcharles T. Metzler
Wheeling
W. Va
New Castle
Lawrence County
Ewing Urges Auditorium and Market House for County Memorial
W J Ewing argues for an auditorium and improved library facilities noting the current setup is inadequate. He endorses a curb market concept and believes county commissioners can help push this proposal as a fitting memorial to Lawrence county military and naval heroes.
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W. J. Ewing
Lawrence County
Grandson Located In Hun Prison Camp
Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis of Sutton street receive word from the Red Cross that their son George Denning of Pittsburg has been located in a German prison camp. Denning has been missing since 1918 and has been in France since June 1917. He will be returned to his company soon.
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Thomas Lewis
Sutton Street
Red Cross
George Denning
Pittsburg
Pie Denning
France
Death of Feeenge Thomas at 26 in local area
Thomas Feeenge 26 died at 1810 Samil ton street in Witheck. The record notes emer wire residence and local listing. Funeral and burial arrangements not provided.
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Feeenge
Thomas
Witheck
Samilton Street
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W. F. Campbell
Army
Memorial
Katherine
Trsen
Katherine Stinson
Europe
America
Miss Stinson
Kanesas City
Mount Pleasant
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
Mercer
Baker
Howard Heinz
Sybilla L. Hess
Isaiah Hollinger
A. Rev. J. S&s Weitz
Hamburg
Allentown
Henry Ford
Detroit
Waterways
Seaa
Miinnesota
New Castle Boy
Cunningham Wies
Cucia
Parkman O. Mill
Floyd McGriff
President Wilson
Hun Navy
Flusker
Eldred
John Leary
Washington, D. C
Dec. T
Michigan
Ireburg
Hun
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