Buffington thanks city for YMCA camp work appeal
A letter from Jos Buffington praises YMCA camp operations aiding soldiers, notes strong financial support in Pennsylvania, and requests New Castle residents sustain wartime relief efforts. He recounts visits to camps, describes facilities and staff, and mentions Pershing and Russian relief requests while urging local participation.
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Janesh Buffington
Leon
Bitlington
United States Court
Pittsburg
Lightning Strikes From Clear Sky At Beaver Falls
A ball of lightning struck the front porch of Howard Castellino’s residence in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania. Six people were seriously shocked and several unconscious. F. Barrett and Mr. Gasselline were on the porch. Barrett was reading about a Zeppelin raid when the bolt struck. Mrs Castellina, her daughter Myrtle, and a neighbor were affected. others were slightly injured.
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Beaver Fail
Howard Castellno
Barrett
Gasselline
England
Holt
Mra
Casdellina
Myrtle
Telguvar
Y W C A Notes Story Telling Class at Cascade Park
The YWCA Story Telling class will meet tomorrow evening at six at Cascade Park. Those interested should notify the office by tomorrow and Miss Linckman will tell stories in the evening.
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Cascade Park
Linckman Ty
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes and Local Clergy Update
Discharged: Mareline Meblsree of New Withington and Mrs Minnie Mc Farland of Fastbrank, Georgia. Pentecost at 75 becomes pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.
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Shenango Valley Hospital
Mareline Meblsree
New Withington
Minnie McFarland
Fastbrank
Georga
Paetor of
Bethany
Leaby
Terian Church
Philadelphin
Brave France Rebuilds Ruined Towns After War
Cheerful crowds and bustling shops mark the reconstruction as Lowy outskirt roads reopen and rural areas regain life. Villages near ruined towns are being rebuilt with timber, grafting, and new cottages, while a military hospital and bathing facility rise for wounded troops. Wandering civilians return, wearily seeking homes amid debris, hopeful for swift shelter and renewed life.
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Lowy
Maradam
Noyou
Travpa
Miiifarey of
Biastad
Presant
France
Gie
Meirkith
Earnley
Miss Long Weds Dr W P Cleland in New Wilmington
Miss Mary G Long and Dr W P Cleland wed at the Long home in New Wilmington. Rev A M A Graham officiated under pink rose arches, with pink and lavender decor. Lt Cleland, a medical corps officer, departs soon for the front as friends and relatives extend best wishes. couple plans a short wedding trip after a brief reception. Local notes mention YMGA drive, Miss Marian Hoyas stay in Pittsburgh area, and several region residents visiting or traveling.
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New Wilmington
Belile
Mary G. Long
W. P. Cleland
Phe
Poison Bug Juice Stock Secured by County Agent
County Farm Agent announces three quarts of arsenate of lead have been scented for use in prayers distributed countywide. Sprayers are in the hands of C. Conx Pilaskis C. Gallagher Princeton Kno wnon Vatley and J. W. Cox New Wellington. Farmers paying the fee may use the machines for pest control.
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iWekett
C. Conx
Pilaskis
C. Gallagher
Princeton
Knownon Vatley
J. W. Cox
Welington
Secretary McAdoo plans short term treasury notes
Washington July 26. Secretary McAdoo will begin issue of short term treasury certificates next month to absorb nearly a billion dollars in strong obligations. Banks expect to buy and use them as cash for Liberty Loan installments. Certificates run about sixty days with 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 percent interest. Treasury aims to avoid a cash shortfall by mid September while continuing new issues and reissuing redeemed notes.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury
United States
Liberty Loan
Treasury Statement
Treasury Ling
Fis
Ioana
Bitter Truth About War Reaches Wilson and Public
reports from the front describe increasing German and Allied manpower as both sides lash into renewed offensives. observers warn the submarine menace must be met to protect transatlantic convoy routes. calls grow for drafting additional sailors and soldiers to shorten the war, with U S troops expected to reinforce Europe.
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Swise
Ulery
Nene
Altsbarehes
Mtnn
Corman
United States
Fanaary
Tn Keene
Socialists Given Year in Federal Workhouse Clemency Denied
Three prominent Socialists, C. B. Ruthenberg Alfred Wagenknecht and Charles Baker, were sentenced by Judge Westenhagen in Cleveland federal court to one year in the workhouse for hindering the draft. A writ of error was allowed and bond set at $500 for each pending appeal to the circuit court.
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Cleveland
Canton
Westenhagen
C. B. Ruthenberg
Alfred Wagenknecht
Charles Baker
Two Meet Horrible Death Under Auto in County
Two men died in a fatal auto accident near a rural mount when the vehicle struck sand and rolled. Lugleacn likely died instantly from throat injuries, Almond possibly choked after being hurled beneath the machine. Both men were well known in the county, with ties to local businesses and churches, leaving grieving families and many friends.
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Almond
Mr. Magleson
V4. G. Preston Company
Jennie Brown Vagt
Mea
Margaret Eagleson
Mercer
Elejte
Wella Sankey
Ming Carei Kagtison
Quincy Eagleson
Robert Tadesin
Frederickstown
Paw
Jindle
Howard Eagleson
Mr Arties
Hie
Mary Margaret
Arsenath
Joseph
Nun Gertrude
St. Mary's Church
Knights of Columbus
H.C. Prvstan Company
F Troopers Aid Police In Pocketbook Theft Case
Two Troop F officers on South Mill Street intervened when they were pickpocketed of 35 by two colored women. Florence Nellas and Hattie Tayer denied involvement. a third suspect fled. Mayor ordered both women jailed at 2% and costs for 30 days. J Young prosecuted.
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South Mill Street
Pocash
Noy Evans
Tanentek
John Young
Ile
Florence Nellas
Hattie Tayer
Ceflello
Dow Mul Street
Nellas
Tha Nellas
Porath
Celfella
Alen
Jadl Ohlet
Potles BM
J. Young
T W. Dickey
Board of Trade to Discuss Atlantic Avenue Plan
The Lawrence club hosts a noon meeting of the board of trade directors on Thursday. The Atlantic avenue paving plan tops the agenda with city and county officials invited to discuss cooperation and an early start. Auto and motorcycle cutouts also on the agenda as complaints prompt exhaustive discussion.
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Board of Trade
Lawrence Club
Notiee
Atlantic Avenue
Kennedy
Essie
Gilry
Milholland
John W. Kanx
LW. Wilson
Atlante Avenue
Birdmen In France Get Exam
American aviators in France eligible for promotion to military aviator rank. An examining board will meet in Paris within a month, appointed by Secretary of War Tafer. Lieut. Cal. Mitchell and Captains Millard F Harmon Jr and Payenport Johnson named to the board. Mitchell is authorized to convene the board when aviators present their papers. Several experienced American flyers now fight Germany, holding junior military aviator ranks and over three years in the army air corps.
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Washington
Americcan
France
Paria
Taker
Cal. Mitchell
Millard FL Harmon, Jr
Payenport Johnson
A& the
Cal. Mitenell
Germany
Foggy weather aids California bean fields
The piece notes fog as a natural fertilizer factor for California bean fields, emphasizing moisture from fog and rain as vital for crop health, with Detroit Free Press cited as supplying this moisture context.
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California
Foxya
Detroit Free Preas
Nice Quarters For Red Cross
A former Elka club on Pulls Street is being prepared for Red Cross work. The building is being cleaned and papered with light paper and fitted with cupboards for supplies. The hall will serve as headquarters with a work room and inspection room nearby. Upstairs rooms will be heated for more workspaces as carpenters and cleaners finish preparations.
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Elka! Club
Pulls Street
Red Cross
Women’s Auxiliary Committee Formed in New Castle
Lawrence County trustees initiate a Women’s Auxiliary with letters sent to prominent local women inviting them to serve on the new committee. Names listed by ward include Mrs. David Jamusani, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Dell Davideon in the first ward and others across wards three through seven, with duties to be defined and members pending acceptance.
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Scalets Public Safety
Lawrence County
Worman
Waaitary
Nity
Womans Auxiliary Committee of
New Castle
Toavid Jamusani
B. . Butler
Dell Davideon
Howard M. Kirk
EB A A. Donnan
Marriet Blanchard
WH. Thumap
Howard Munnell
Jane Lave
2. Carlisi
Eva M. Mate
Silas Firare G. Ackerman
Mary ©. Conth
Ps. Clifford S Jostein
W. E. Harris
J. ¥. Conningham
Milas Gertrudé Fulkerson
Nell ‘Smith
W. F. Guy
Vira
James A. Raney
F. da Eignit
R. Trustan
Airs
J. WM Nofl
George Jones
Deaths of Cornelius Glover at Beaver Falls
Local friends report the death of Cornelius Glover at Beaver Falls aged 77, due to paralysis. Born January 4, 1849 in Bolivar pa he moved to Beaver Falls in 1884 and worked as an engineer on the FL and L railway and at Carnegie Steel. Survived by wife and three children. funeral Thursday at 8 pm with interment Friday morning at Beaver Cemetery.
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Cornelius Glover
Beaver Falls
M. Rutherford Glover
Fifth Avenue
Pile Turg
Mr. Glover
Bolivar
FL & L
Bi Rallenad
Carnegie Steel Company
Union Water Company
Beaver Palla
Ife
College
German Attacks Falter on Chemin des Dames Front
Paris dispatch reports nightly German fire on the Casemates and California Plateau as forces attempt to recapture ground lost to the French. French troops hold lines near Changagne while raids occur around Corniliet Aspach and Haerteblse farm. Verdun bombardments and Belgian front raids are noted with heavy artillery duels and casualties. American crop prospects showing improvement uplift readers.
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Paris
Aisio Oriver
Casemates
Californie Plateau
Chemin-des-Dames
Changagne
Corniliet
Aspach
Upper
Alsace
Haerteblse
Verdun
Jin Prostess
Pickpockets Arrested at Harmony Station Charge Fines Set
Two men identified as George Williams and William Lester of Pittsburg were arrested by Officer Tommy Jonas and Detective Peterson after being brought in by an outside detective. They admitted prior pickpocketing activity but claimed innocence in this city. They paid 24 dollars to Costello, fines and costs totaling 18 dollars each, and were discharged. Police expect the arrests to deter pocketpicking locally after five similar detentions in the past two weeks.
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Tommy Jonas
Peterson
Vennsylvania Railroad Company
Buelnasa
Thomas Coetello
Harmony Station
Costello
George Williams
William Lester
Pittsburg
Tei At
Wark
Prison Doors Open Soon For Rev. Darnell
Fort Leavenworth Kan July 25 Rev James Morrison Darnell who will complete a three year federal sentence in September for violating the Mann act announced he would devote the balance of his life to reforming criminals. Darnell, once pastor of a Unitarian church, was convicted of transporting a girl from Minnesota to Wisconsin and having relations with her while married to Ethel Spurgeon Darnell and Doris Vaughn Darnell. Both wives obtained divorces.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kan
James Morrison Darenell
Ife
Darnell
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Thera Whille
Ethel Spurgeon Darnell
Doris Vaughn Darnell
Mother Of 21 Is Suing For Divorce
Mrs Dollie DIL, mother of 21 children, 17 living, files for divorce in Kansas City charging non support. She drew publicity last year by volunteering to adopt two small children.
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International News Services
Kansas City
Dollie Dil
Kan
Tum
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