01 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
OCR reports a massive landslide near Richardson's Landing sending a 40 to 50 mile wide flood crest down the Mississippi. Waves threaten piers and wharves as floods rise and a large river bridge is pounded upstream. Thousands flee homes from Chattanooga to surrounding counties.
Vienna and Washington exchanged diplomatic notes as Count Czernin, Austria's foreign minister, allegedly sent messages to President Wilson through a potential channel. The Austrian emperor reportedly urged continued peace talks, while officials in Washington denied sending any such dispatches.
Officials issue a warning that a thaw will set in the lake region and Ohio valley. Weather authorities forecast rising temperatures and unsettled conditions, urging residents to prepare for rapid ice melt and potential flooding along waterways.
An appropriation of 218000 for curb lighting in the Seventh Ward was approved this morning by city officials. The funds are expected to be used for installation later this year.
A recipe describes wheatless biscuits using parched corn meal, peanut butter, salt, and water. The dough should drop from a cup and be baked in small cakes in an ungreased pan for about thirteen minutes, yielding protein portions.
A rugged junior basketball scene features Rosenbloom joining the Steel Five as Bunny Resaniium gears for a clash with New Castle A G. Coach plans a wide rotation, with Herbst Magee Bartholomew leading the forward corps as the team drills for a Saturday tilt.
Public Safety committee raises alleged sedition by a city employee and names officials in a call for investigation. The dispute involves statements praising Kaiser and criticizing Wilson, with debate over who should face inquiry and whether disciplinary action is warranted. A hearing is scheduled for Friday afternoon with Colnot and accusers.
In a January tally Weller's hens laid 152 eggs over 14 dozen units, reflecting steady production despite cold weather. The note records hens at work under challenging conditions and highlights consistent egg yield.
The council received and ordered paid the expense account of Ard Winbright city a senior of weights and measures for January rent amounting to 37 dollars. Sharpening services note advises sharpening scissors by opening and moving ward and forward at a local shop.
Local report describes a repair scene with clocks marked Made in Germany and the involvement of Martina Perry Jewelers. The narrative blends a police action and a prior case of a jewelers’ lead in Youngstown area as officers pursuit details unfold.
The exemption board has received new blank forms to record draftee reports. The blanks include health and habit questions, age, status, and prior hospital care. After examination, physicians classify applicants as physically qualified, limited service, or not qualified with reasons. If unsatisfied, applicants may seek further review.
The Thrift Stamp drive begins with Pittsburg women leading activities in stores and households. Certificates are on sale at the post office and in shops as organizers plan widespread distribution and county participation to build regular Thrift Stamp buying habits. Prominent locals including M. J. Beovn, William Kennedy, and Mrs. E Phitlins organize committees and speeches to rally support.
Mrs Miank Allen of Chowton entertained a small group of friends and relatives at her Chewton home in an informal evening gathering. The event featured a hostesses and guests including Mrs John Gipe Mrs William Sprinker Mrs W P Guy and others. Dentists in the city will close offices on Saturdays at noon starting tomorrow and a health ad promotes a local ointment for itching and piles.
Admitted: Mrs Amelia Zoverstick Ressgmor Frank Tal Weer Stats etreet Paul Tarvie Edge papel avenue Mrs Marjorie Town Superior street Joatah Cotton Mast Main street Mrs James YValdoreritz Javi South Mall street Discharged: Fern Pontins Greer Farm Arthur Parker Can cade sivent Eleanor Smith Broward streak.
The city faces a pumping engine shortage with only one active fire apparatus. The White machine, lent by the city, will be joined by a new Eighth ward engine due April 5, shipped from Massachusetts. The Knox unit is out of service for weeks, leaving the upper city at risk until replacement arrives. There is debate over moving the Seventh ward truck to central use.
Rollie Clarenes Hammond aged 2 weeks and 4 days died at 1025 Pennsylvania Avenue after pneumonia. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 pm from the residence with interment in Savannah Cemetery officiated by Pastor D. P. Shafer. Helen Clark Clark, 17, dies at Eastbrook High. survived by parents I S and Isabella, sister Ruth, brother Richard. Funeral Monday at 1:49 pm from Rasttbrea k home to Oak Park Cemetery. students to attend.
Washington reports Germany’s industrial and political unrest spreading as workers strike at key shipyards and leaders face arrests. Berlin factions argue over democracy versus Pan Germanist push while Chancellor Von Hartling faces cloture calls and President Wilson seeks democratic control in Europe.
Three Pennsylvania railroad freight trainmen were killed and six injured in a collision near Pottsville. The dead include conductor W Edwards and engineer M C Uumgardner, with multiple injured listed and hospital care ongoing as investigators probe the cause.
The county commissioners report plans to widen Neshannock Creek and construct a bridge at South Jefferson Street, aligning with a new channel. The project has state Water Works Commission approval and will proceed once the city completes its related work.
Night school sessions run Monday Tuesday and Thursday with many students. Courses include shorthand, typewriting, book keeping, business English and mechanical drawing.
The Ladies Union Baptist and Missimaty Society entertainment in Orange Hall drew a record crowd. Weelex Gi nore bald organized the hep cash prize of 8 2a poutsl sack aflowr, with Mr and Mrs S G Merean of Randolph Street highlighted. The death of Jahan Fedgutr of Greenville prompted a funeral today.
Dentists in surrounding cities have raised prices due to higher costs for instruments mercury and alloys. Here no increases have been made in two years, though Dr W L Beal reports recent agitation and a pending program.
A revived New York recipe for corn muffins uses one quart milk twelve ounces butter substitute twelve measures of light syrup or bones four eggs a pinch of salt two ounces baking powder one and a half pounds cornmeal and rye flour. The batter blends butter substitute with milk and syrup, then eggs are added before the rye flour and baking powder to finish the mix.
The Red Cross division acknowledges chapter cooperation and swift data sharing. It notes marked improvements in sweater knitting and urges continued use of supplies, with members turning in 106 items including pillow shams, pajamas, jackets, bed shirts, and helmet liners from various units and churches.
Box labeling shows EW GROVE'S signature and mentions 440 FE. The readable portions reference a laxative product and a cough or headache remedy with Bromo Quinine. Specific details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate a medicinal product labeling issue.
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