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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1914

Page

1

Extension Of Street Ry To Come At Once

Citizens fear paving will be torn up if the traction line is built on North Jefferson street and Wilmington avenue. The council just awarded a $20 000 paying contract for those streets, which the street car company would use for an extension to the city line. Property owners want the tracks laid now and the company to pay its share, else a franchise may be sought after paving is completed. Continued on Page Two.

North Jefferson Street Wilmington Avenue Council Traction Company

A M Graham Elected Troop I Captain at Camp Beaver

The election of officers by Troop I at Camp Beaver Indiana Pa named First Lieutenant A M Graham as captain and Ray Davenport as first lieutenant. Both men have long service with the company and support Major J W Cunningham. The trip to the state encampment on the B R P was incident free. The troop aims for a prominent role in the encampment proceedings.

Camp Beaver Indiana National Guard A. M. Graham Cunningham Pennsylvania Cavalry Ray Davenport Graham J. W. Cunningham

Class Reunion of the High School Class of 1913

The annual reunion will be held next Monday at Cascade Park with rollcall at 2 p m and 5 30 p m, dancing at 2 30, and a picnic at 6 p m. About 50 have notified the committee of their attendance. The organizing committee includes Ary Griffith, Jane Whitten, Glendola Farris, Kenneth Rider, Burr Rodgers and Paul Carlon.

Cascade Park Ary Griffith Jane Whitten Glendola Farris Kenneth Rider Burr

Gent Tabernacle Preaching Sunday

Ev. F. Gugliemi pastor of the Italian M. E. church will preach in English for American friends on Tuesday evening July 21 at the tabernacle corner Mill and Phillips streets. The sermon for Americans and Italians bears the subject That Rock.

South Mill Phillips Streets M. BE. Church F. Guglielmi Nicholas DiStefano Youngstown Guglielmi Rock M. E Hillsville

Burns to sue Carman and Levy for defamation

Detective William J. Burns announced he will sue Dr Edwin Carman and attorney George M. Levy for 50000 dollars for defamation of character. He cited attacks on his investigation into the murder of Mrs Louise Bailey at Dr Carman's Freeport office and accused Carman and his wife of protestations while denying a clear case.

International News Service New York William J. Burns Edwin Carman George M. Levy Florence Carman Louise Bailey Carman Freeport

Get Note Of Carranza Declines Peace Talks In Mexico

Gen Carranza’s formal reply to mediators rejects peace negotiations with opponents in Mexico. Zubaran Capmany says Carranza will treat enemies humanely and favors exchanging land for government bonds. Brazilian Ambassador DaGama delays arrival.

Washington Carranza Mexico Rafael Zubaran Capmany DaGama Brazil Long Beach N. J Suarez Chile Zubaran

New Pulmotor Brings Problem for Patrol Service

The pulmotor purchase creates several issues for patrol use. The device may not fit on every trip, risking nonfunction when needed. It could be kept at the police station, requiring transport from there for emergencies or rapid trips to the scene. Training to operate the pulmotor will also be necessary, with Dr Urmson likely to provide instruction.

Urmson Carnegie Steel Company

Million In Earnings

U S steam railways with over a million in annual operating revenue posted May 1914 net operating earnings of 56,537,998. May operating revenues totaled 222,567,938 with expenses 176,029,940. Eastern district net earnings reached 23,563,295 during May 1914 amid rate-increase petitions.

Washington U. S Inter-State Commerce Commission United States

Pittsburg Pirates protest New York Giants 21 inning game

Pittsburg NL club filed a formal protest with League President Tener over the prior day's 21 inning win by the Giants. The Pirates contend umpire Byron had no authority to call Wagner out for interference after the ball allegedly lodged in Wagner's clothes during a crucial sixth inning play. Wagner says the ball stuck to his uniform and was not evidence of interference.

Pittsburg National League Baseball Club Tener New York Giants Pirate Byron Wagner Stock

Villa promises to protect Yankees in northern Mexico

Gen. Villa assured the U S government through Consul Edwards at El Paso that Americans and other foreigners will receive full protection in northern Mexico. A conference with Villa addressed whether foreigners could return to Mexico. The State Department has not yet declared it safe for foreigners to return to their properties.

Washington Villa State Department Edwards el Paso Tex Mexico Phillips

Child Burned After Tub Fall at Home

Little John Walobak aged 212 years lived at 117 Cochran Way. He fell into a tub of hot water Friday afternoon and suffered burns over most of his body. His mother quickly rescued him, and he was taken to New Castle hospital where doctors are treating his injuries. Doctors expect he will recover.

John Walobak Cochranway New Castle Hospital

Dispute Over Alley Line In McCready Place Paving

Excavation at the south end of McCready place alley sparked a property line dispute with the Boyles estate. David Boyles contends the iron fence pillar encroaches on the alley and has hired engineer George B. Zahnizer to perform a survey.

McCready Place

Van Wert Leaves for Missouri Powder Plant Job

G W Van Wert of Neshannock avenue sails to Joplin Missouri to start and build a large powder plant and plans to stay about a year. His family will not accompany him now but may join in the fall if possible.

G. W. van Wert Neshannock Avenue Joplin Mr. van Wert

Farmers Threaten Action Over Thresher Permits In Lawrence County

A July 25 meeting at the courthouse could decide if twenty threshers in Lawrence County will operate this season. They demand concessions from State Highway Commissioner Bigelow to allow road use, warn they will keep machines in barns if permits and compatible highway rules aren’t granted, cites liability for road damage and costly new tractor wheels as barriers.

Court House Lawrence County Thomas McCune Scott Township Bigelow Highway Department State Department McCune

Italian M E Tent Meetings Draw Large Turnout

Services at the Italian M E church tent on South Mill and Phillips attract many attendees with conversions noted. The schedule includes stereopticon views, Italian and English lectures, musical solos, spaghetti festival, and a communion service on August 2 with visiting Italian congregation from Hillsville.

New Castle Angler Catches 9 12 Pound Catfish in Canada

A New Castle party reports George Bolinger captured a 9 12 pound catfish during a Canada fishing expedition this week.

New Castle Canada George Bolinger

Wilson, Man Of Mystery

Thomas Wilson faced the mayor after claiming he left home to cook supper and returned to find himself jailed. He previously escaped from city lockup last Sunday and was arrested again Saturday night. The mayor allowed janitor work, then discharged him after reviewing the case. A dollar and change left at the station was returned.

Wilson

Hero Medal For Barnett Hero Medal For Barnett

Barnett, superintendent of Public Parks and Buildings, is tipped for a hero medal after he stopped a runaway horse on Washington Street. The animal dashed past East Street, two boys in a wagon tried to halt it, and Barnett stepped into the road to intercept the horse near the East Street fire station. Firemen then restrained the horse belonging to Norman Patterson of the Eastside. Barnett downplays his role, claiming he could beat the horse with a 20 foot head start.

Barnett Washington Street East Street Jud Barnett Norman Patterson Eastside Fast Street North Street

Silent City Council Session Sees No Spectators

The morning council meeting drew no attendees as little business occurred. Mary E. Montgomery was exonerated from city taxes, L B Griffith received permission to install a curb filling tank for gasoline, Patrick Joyce’s 1908 storm sewer bond was released after the sewer proved sound, Joyce from Youngstown, and Bell Telephone was given until noon Tuesday to remove an iron guy pole on Btna Street.

Mary E. Montgomery West Washington Street Ll. B. Griffith Patrick Joyce Fifth Ward Joyce Youngstown Bell Telephone Company Btna Street

Russell Williams Reported Ill With Mumps

Russell Williams of 323 Winter Avenue was reported ill with mumps at the health clinic today.

Russell Williams Winter Avenue

First Baptist Picnic Set for Cascade Park July 24

The First Baptist Sunday school plans aCascade Park outing on Friday July 24 with prizes and a strong program. The general committee is chaired by Mrs R C Fralick and features a sports committee with multiple organizers and a boosters group led by H Kerr and George Fox among others.

First Baptist Cascade Park R. C. Fralick Rounas Bannon Jones Houston Deacon Cavin Deacon Edmiston Ralph Vorous Jas. Mitchell Orville

Replevin Writ for Automobile In Local Case

John Boyle files a writ of replevin against John A. Heindel to recover an automobile. Papers served by Deputy Sheriff Frank Johnston this morning.

John Boyle John A. Heindel Frank Johnston

Huerta Seeks Refuge Under German Flag In Dresden Trip

Gen Victoriano Huerta, protected by 500 soldiers, announced from Puerto Mexico he will seek asylum aboard the Dresden under the German flag. He plans to sail for Europe tonight and remain there until recalled. Col Jose Melgano released the statement after a meeting with Gen Blanquet and Cap tain Koehler, listing other officers who will also seek refuge.

IT. N. 8 Puerto Mexico Mex Mexico City Victoriano Huerta Europe Dresden Col Jose Melgano Huerta Blanquet Koehler Mexico Carranza Carbajal Mexican Federal Army Melgano

Chicago gunmen den cleaned after deadly police clash

In Chicago the old 22nd street levee district, a longtime gunmen haven, is targeted for a thorough cleanup after a pistol battle that killed Detective Sergeant Birns and wounded four others. Police, state and morals inspectors band together to crack down on saloons and underworld activity as a coroner's jury probes the shooting, which may stem from a feud among divekeepers and morals squads.

International News Service Chicago 22Nd Street Birns Gleason Hoyhe Harrison Dannenberg

Mrs J J McCoy Injures Finger While Sewing

Mrs J J McCoy of South Mill street pricked the index finger of her left hand with a needle yesterday. The needle was removed and the injury is not considered dangerous.

J. J. McCoy South Mill Street

Duncan Estate valued at Hillsville 16 acres judge

Sheriff Carl Johnston and a jury appraised the Duncan estate at Hillsville yesterday. The property spans 16 acres and was valued at 1 666 dollars.

Carl Johnston Duncan Hillsville

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Traction Co North Jef Ferson A.M. Graham Cavalry Gent Tabernacle W. J. Burns Dr. Carman and Levy A. B C Yankees Missouri M. EF. Church Rev Cracksman Charles C. Craven New Orleans Savannah Craven Charlies C Florida Wilson, Man of Mystery Anothe Thomas Wilson Gen. Huerta Dres Ernors John W. Winkler Elliott Robb Butler Co
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