24 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
1
Geneva January reports from neutral diplomats say Germany is aiding Sinn Fein in Ireland by sending funds and maintaining constant communication through American and neutral countries. The claim cites international news service dispatches.
Rev. Watlaca J. Baird, a seven year Egypt missionary, will speak at Highland United Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning. He and his family arrived recently before Christmas and plan to study missions at the Kennedy School of Missions in Hartford Connecticut. Baird will also speak at Second United Presbyterian Church Sunday evening.
Community warns of men claiming war wounds to solicit help as real injured veterans return home. Police are arresting suspects quickly while residents are urged to verify claims and avoid aiding professional beggars roaming the area.
Concord Massachusetts Jan 24 A noted local artist Wilza beth Wentworth Roberts donated every penny from her painting since 1914 to war relief funds totaling about 10000 in distributions the largest single gift of 1000 went to the American Ambulances Field Service in France marriage licenses listed E F Robinson and Eva M Rockey seeking marriage in Pittsburg and Sharon
Disposition of the surrendered German fleet and small craft discussed at the supreme council. Proposals include distributing submarines among allies or selling minor German craft to pay indemnities. German battleships and merchant ships to be used for returning American and Canadian soldiers, then to carry food cargoes. French presses urge conciliatory tone to avoid losing gains.
General Plumer, commanding the army of occupation in Germany, dined with General Dickman in Coblenz. A guard of honor from the Forty second American division welcomed him. The Rainbow division notes the Fourth Alabama Infantry is billeted beside the Sixty-ninth New York, two Civil War foes now friendly.
Johnson Bronze and American Can defeat National Radiator Works bowling team two games to one. American Can Company team also beat Grissell Cheles workers two to one.
Local hospital notes admit Nenniv Le Mirchelltres and TL Cheatnut sleet while discharges include Eiliah Pabes and Trours No. 3. In New Castle Edward Young of Zolenople, Pa. Morgan asks to change a street grate on Morris Street to ease property use as council plans to view the site Monday afternoon. A Smokers’ event by Jackson Camp Sons of Veterans aligns with a union meeting agenda.
A quirky wartime telegram styled story follows Sea man Russo who seeks a commission but chooses music over duty. He leaves Great Lakes Training Station with three months to serve, stops at Cleveland Training Station where Bandmaster McKonald insists he join the Saxophone Four, then transfers him to Cleveland Navy Band where he plays with the Saxophone Four.
Albert E Hufton, formerly of ls aily now in McKeesport Pa, won prizes at the Motor Ayuwen Garden poultry show in Pittsburgh. He carried off first and second prizes with Plymouth Rock birds.
New York January pupils in public schools evacuated in perfect order when a fire broke out on the fifth floor. In under three minutes every pupil had left the building as teachers led them to safety.
Council notes report from City Engineer C H Milholland on signs in front of buildings. Proposes all future signs be parallel to buildings, no more than six inches from the building and ten feet high above the sidewalk. Existing ordinance allows ten feet from sidewalk and five feet on it. Frank Hayden complains about sidewalk condition at Albert Street corner. referred to street commissioner for investigation.
A troubled mother, driven by overwork, allegedly shot and killed her five children in Wales. Police report indicate the suspect may have attempted suicide as well. The tragedy appears linked to severe family stress and fatigue.
Mrs. W G Robinson hosted a tureen luncheon for L L Kensington members at Holton street with pink and white decor for 20 guests. Aides included Mrs C Patkerson and Mrs W H McCaslin. The afternoon featured Vietrola music and crafts with special guests Mrs Joan Patterson and Ruth Weltzel. The A A Girls met at Swiss Florence Steels home and welcomed Pearl Randall as a new member. Kensington event hosted by Mrs Alice DeArmant featured sewing and fancy work with refreshments. next meeting at Mrs Robert Graham's home. Sergeant G H Colnot returns home after honorable discharge from Camp Greenleaf. son of Mr and Mrs Colnot of Bay Street, now at 10 Maryland Avenue. The Wimodgusis club luncheon was postponed to after the February meeting, to be held February 12 at the Musouje temple.
On Wednesday January 22 at 3 30 pm Miss Mattie F Ripple married John G Reynolds at Pulaski the ceremony held at King's channel with Rev L W Chamhers officiating Anna Belle Ripple served as bridesmaid The couple and guests traveled to celebrate and attend a Burns banquet in Cleveland later plans include family travels and social events in Mercer and Garfield counties.
The case centers on a defunct negligence claim in a civil trial. Plaintiffs list Vifendo and several individuals, alleging damages in a dispute over a failed deal. The defendant argues no liability and questions the damages sought, with a trial date pending and a potential $50,000 claim referenced in the record.
New Castle Circle No 6 held a formal officer installation led by Deputy Mrs Blanchte Canilald and A L Gonn as Supreme Grade. Officers named included President Frank Wyman, vice president Lorenzo Nailiquare, secretary Edna Ricoi, and others. A luncheon followed and plans announced for a future event with Greenville circle visitors on February 20.
The body of a woman, seemingly murdered, was found today on Time Street near Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's wealthy area. Both legs broken, left arm in two places, and a deep gash on the back of the head suggestive of a knife. Police suspect the woman was killed elsewhere and transported to Erie Street in a car. no identification marks on the body or clothing.
Obituary items list Hermin Wtaurppate born 1874 in Finland, died at Shenango Valley Hospital aged 46. Survived by wife, five sons Wayne George Leo Uirajxs Lawrent of Lockwood NJ, three daughters, funeral Sunday at 2:30 from his former residence with Rev Yokl officiating. Also notices Donald R. Hofmeister aged 14, Perry Williams funeral, Mrs W F Urey returning from Hamilton for mother’s death, and Harry Hoover buried. Michael Shilak died at home. services at St Michael church and burial at St Joseph cemetery. Council discusses Studebaker street flusher purchase.
Attorney Walter Reynolds presents to court a petition to cut the bond for the administrator of the late W A Elliott from 10069 500 stating most of the decedent's properties have been sold and debts settled prompting a reduction.
Pvt. John McAnnaney of Neshannock Avenue, after being wounded, is reported to have joined the Canadian Army of Occupation in Germany just before the armistice signing. The word was received locally today.
Harvard University will award degrees to students who spent three years at the college and then entered war service, provided they had a total of 13 credits when they left studies to join the armed forces. Henry Menges of New Oxford, Pa., was killed at a sawmill when a sawblade severed his arteries after the blade struck his body.
Fond inspector James H. Ellison urged the council to pass an ordinance granting power to inspect all cattle and butchered meat sold locally. He said current oversight is lacking and cited a bull with lockjaw butchered near Penniston and sold on Moravia Street, prompting him to seek state approval to condemn the carcass.
Samuel Slovensky of 205 E Reynolds Street arrives at Camp Mills and awaits reassignment to Camp Knox Kentucky. He served briefly in France with the Slat Field Artillery and expects to be home within two weeks. his brother Louis remains in France with a medical unit.
Health department has received the new 1919 license plates for milk dealers. All dealers must appear at the department without delay to secure plates to be affixed to their delivery vehicles. Plates are red letters this year, differing from last year.
Rev. G Gamble former pastor of Second U T church moved to Philadelphia was installed as pastor of the Second U P church of Butler on Wednesday evening Rev Hillett Irvine his predecessor at Butler had been the first pastor of the church organized in 1912 and worships in a fine stone edifice described as one of the finest in Butler
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