08 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
A Shelby Steel Tube Company carpentry crew member died from gas in a flue at Ellwood plant while removing forms. Crothers and Lutz were overcome. Lutz died, Crothers later hospitalized, prognosis hopeful. Funeral plans pending.
Minister Tage receives dispatches from Ambassador Gerard stating German authorities will not permit Gerard to depart Germany at present. He and American consular officials are detained until the Come fon Bernstorff case and German news from the interned German ships in America are decided.
A Bis Dawns era drama about the Sepoy rebellion sets the stage for Fou Tellegen to star with Lasky’s company on Monday and Tuesday. Supporting cast includes Len Ningle, Ses fayakawa, Ernest Joy, and Mabel Tan Buren in a romantic, exotic production praised for its grandeur and international talents.
Washington reports say Ambassador Gerard and staff face complications as German authorities describe Yarrowdale sailors held but not as hostages. Dispatches from Paris and London indicate a complex exchange with neutral nations and deliberations in Washington on response.
Washington reports that France acting for Entente allies notified the U.S. that safe conduct is granted for Count von Bernstorff and a party of 200. Arrangements were made for their sailing on a liner, with Copenhagen awaiting company orders before preparations. Transit is coordinated through Copenhagen and Conenlingen port authorities.
Mrs Jessie Garvin of Waverley New York and two others were moved from Shenango Valley Hospital to home care as their conditions improved. Also noted are Mrank, Tawell villes, and others who have left the facility after treatment.
Spain protests Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and rejects the pretend right to close sea lines. The Spanish government asserts its neutrality and sovereignty, vowing to protect citizens and maintain state integrity while awaiting further steps from Berlin.
Police, aided by a secret access code, raided a gambling room near a North Liberty Street pool hall in Mahoningtown. Detectives and six officers entered as a crowd panicked, arresting eleven players. One suspect, noted as Charles Smithy Wilh, faced a vagrancy charge after posting bond.
In Manla's court this morning Joh Brown charged with trespass on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad property. He alleged poor pay and rough conditions, saying workers received 4.40 a week for meager rations as health officials noted, while the detainees faced five days in jail.
A wartime note urges authorities to fly the Star Spangled Banner from City Hall mast. While many cities display flags over public buildings, the local hall appears to have been overlooked amid heightened patriotism.
A town mayor earned one hundred dollars from a single morning’s writing. The report notes famous authors may command high pay, yet the mayor’s twenty words yielded a net of redress for the city treasury. A raid led to ten arrests and each forfeited ten dollars, with the fines placed in the city’s strong box.
William Kennedy, newly elected secretary of the New Castle Board of Trade, is due to arrive about February 15. Directors meet to consider the Perry highway project amid opposition in Bath County and a local movement to reroute away from Harlinburg, with actions planned to address the issue.
The Senior class will present Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing Friday February 23. The annual production showcases the prancing of Shakespearean drama as a major event for students and the public in our city.
The Federal Trade Commission finished a months long inquiry and will ask Congress on Monday for greater authority to prevent a future recurrence of the white paper shortage. The report argues stronger power would stop shortages and prevent excessively high prices in the paper market.
A German alliance group at the German Society hall continued to collect money for war relief of Central Powers victims. In case of war with Germany, funds would be transferred to the United States government. The notice appears in an old local listing with ad lines for a cold remedy and a signature KW. GROVE.
Lawrence County officials oppose a planned Perry highway from Pittsburg to the lake region arguing state funds and local bonds cannot cover the cost. Commissioner Maharg says the route would favor Butler County and shortchange Lawrence, with New Castle and Elwood City potentially connecting by a few miles of road. The 2 million project faces statewide funding limits and regional disagreements as counties weigh the best path.
Obituary notices list Mrs Rhodie Ryan of 48 Eastbrook Street who died Thursday morning after a long illness. Also noted are the funerals of Mrs Sarah May Cri widow of K C U Grill, and Mrs Davie Samuels widow of David Samuels. Additional notices cover Mrs James Anderson of 240 Sampson Street and other local residents with funeral plans and survivors.
A Norton Poder Company driver, 48, collapsed at home after returning from a plant run. He died of heart trouble soon after, before medical help could arrive. Survived by four children. remains shipped to Midland for funeral services. Uncle and Mrs Dessie Hohner of Akron Ohio noted as residents.
Objections filed at the prothonotary's office allege liquor licenses for Bessemer are unnecessary. About 150 residents sign the remonstrances, citing no need for a whisky shop in Bessemer, which has not had a liquor court before. Applications were previously refused. hearings start next Monday with ward-by-ward order, Bessemer cases scheduled after other towns.
Vary Harper, a run-away from Teaver Pulls, was apprehended in the city last night. He was taken back to Teaver county today by a female probation officer from that county. Fat Emrick at East Washington Street has just recovered after a fitness setback from Shenango Valley hospital. He has gone west on an extended trip, with plans to visit Omaha and other polote.
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