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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
2
Washington dispatch reports officials consider closing the port of New York as a precaution to assess how many submarines operate off the U S coast. Atlantic port closures remain undecided while naval officers note a recent bold raid and expect recruitment to rise.
Robert Doonan and two of his sons were severely injured when the car left the roadway and overturned on the West Washington street bridge over the inter urban tracks in Union township. Mrs. Ralph Mahanna witnessed the crash and helped. A boy suffered a broken leg. Doonan and the other son were hurt but not seriously.
Local friends of Katherine Veach, killed in a recent automobile crash near Bonita Station, read a Simpsonville Kentucky notice. Margaret, Alice, and George Veach announce plans to refurbish a hospital room in her memory and arrange two seven foot signs along the State Pike to warn strangers of the crossing danger.
The Supreme Court ruled last afternoon that the federal child labor law is unconstitutional. It held that local communities hold power to regulate such matters and Congress cannot preempt that authority.
In Duquoin Illinois on June 3 a car stalled on the tracks was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train at sixty miles an hour. Harry Jackson J E Bullard and Jesse Webb of Duquoin were hurled about 100 feet but sustained only minor bruises as the car was demolished.
The Rotary club elected directors for the upcoming year. Elected are David Jaine L Wilen Lee McFate I Muffley J W Knox Joseph Rice and C P DuShane. They will meet soon to elect officers for the year.
Charles W. ks remains critically ill at his home in Indianapolis as reports say his condition grew weaker. The former vice president candidate was described as very critical and near death in the latest medical updates.
Hundreds of delegates flood the city as registration begins on the third floor of the Eagles home. A welcome program at the opera house features Mayor Newell and state president Corcoran with a gala schedule of sessions, parades, and ladies events through midweek, highlighting committee plans and city tours.
The Fourth Estate notes Bishop Rogers Israel of the Erie diocese assisted at the funeral of James G Bennett owner of the New York Herald. The rites were held May 23 in Trinity Episcopal Church Paris France.
The Shenango Valley Hospital Training School for nurses will hold its annual commencement Friday evening at the YWCA auditorium. Four graduates Anna Marie Tack Wilda Dove Bruce Freda Cleota Bruce Hera Anna Reiner will receive diplomas, with addresses on Red Cross nursing service by Miss Jessie J Turnbull of Pittsburgh.
Last night French forces counter-attacked along the Ourcq to Marne front gaining ground at several points and taking hundreds of German prisoners while maintaining their positions at Bouresches. London reports British raids near Vieux Berquin Merris and Villers-Bretonneux capturing prisoners and weapons with light casualties.
The navy department announced no passengers were lost among those aboard the American transport President Lincoln and none of the survivors were seriously injured. The ship’s crew count was not released.
Charges that retail food prices in Washington exceed those in all U S cities except Alaska are under investigation. Herbert Hoover is closely monitoring every development of the situation.
Andrew Moore killed his wife then wounded his daughter Rose before taking poison and dying in New York. A patrolman was escorting him from the house as the poison took effect. Rose survived the ordeal, while Moore and his wife had separated or separated prior to the incident.
Afro American New Castle lodge No. 38 of the Knights of Pythias will run a special car to Butler on Sunday June $1.00 round trip. Those desiring to go contact committee members Alex Williams Randolph Baker or Henry Engs.
A German U boat duo attacked the Cola in Atlantic waters. One sub moved to each side as they halted the ship, then bombs were planted while a life boat ferried crew off. An American steamer appeared as a U boat chased the Cola, later surfacing near a Jersey coast. Captain Newcomb and crew were rescued. The vessel Edward H Cole, 1393 tons, had been coal carrier Norfolk to Portland, departed Virginia last Saturday.
Private Alvey C. Glitch reports in a letter to The News that five New Castle drafted boys from the May 26 quota are in good health and passed camp examinations with flying colors. Five locals failed the final physicals and will be sent home. The group enjoyed a fine trip south, enjoy their quarters, and are eager to begin work at once. Glitch lists his address at Motor Company No. 7 Camp Greenleaf Annex Chickamauga Park Ga.
Mrs. Thomas Allen on Shenango street lost nose glasses this week and ran an advertisement in the News. Mrs. Joseph Hutton of Walnut street found them and returned them after reading the notice.
United States fuel administration seeks another reduction in beer output to save coal. Brewing representatives were summoned to Washington for consultation and a decision could take effect around June 30.
Johnny Evers former Chicago Cubs star may go to France to aid American troops with baseball behind the firing lines. He arrived from Troy to confer with Y M C A authorities on the appointment.
Fred Finnyfrock, accused of fleeing from George Junior Republic at Grove City, was brought before the mayor on Sunday morning. An older companion, who gave the name Willig Blanks, accompanied him. Finnyfrock was turned over to William C. Smith and Blanks will be detained at the county jail for five days for further inquiry.
Scout Mooney faced an officer's command to move on on Saturday night and responded with uncomplimentary remarks. He spent Sunday morning cleaning around city hall as punishment for his fresh attitude toward the officer.
May saw 183 prisoners faced the mayor amid a busy period for shoplifting deserters and burglary suspects. The month opened with Officer James Cucia killed in the line of duty at 212 Mahoning avenue. Seventeen cases reached aldermen. 30 six day road sentences given. one 30 day county jail sentence. Fines and costs totaled 336 dollars with 165 dollars in forfeits.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Howard M. Lockard at New Wilmington with Rev. S A Kirkbride presiding and relatives serving as pallbearers. Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery. Charles Wesley Rhodes died Sunday at 5 30 pm at 507 Garfield avenue after a six week illness from a paralytic stroke. He was born January 24 1858 in New Castle and spent his life as a limestone businessman. Survived by wife Mary Agnes Aiken seven daughters and one son, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral from the residence Wednesday at 2 30 pm with Rev. A J Randles conducting burial at Graceland cemetery.
Funeral services for William H. Williams were held yesterday afternoon at 2 30 from his late residence with Rev M B Williams in charge. Rev and Mrs Williams sang. Pallbearers were Fred Boal Thomas Kay George Edwards Mr Reese William Lynch and Charles Williams.
Charles R Clark died at 7 30 PM at New Castle hospital after a six year illness born in West Chester Pa lived here 65 years 414 South Jefferson street puddler turned Pittsburg businessman member of St Marys church burial in St Marys cemetery James B Clark survives services Tuesday 9 AM St Marys. Emil Gall died Sunday evening at 10 55 after seven months illness funeral Wednesday 9 AM St Michaels burial St Marys. Levi Shoaff 72 died Sunday 11 45 AM New Castle hospital survived by Abner Shoaff funeral Tuesday 2 PM 716 Hamilton Street. Mrs H D Nixon funeral held Graceland cemetery Rev Robert L Smith Bethany Lutheran church officiated.
Miss Sara Ferrell of East Washington Street spent Sunday in New Wilmington, engaging in local visits and social calls.
Lester J. First messenger in the state department underwent appendicitis after returning from a honeymoon trip. He was drafted within two weeks and placed on an operating table, ending a record set in Harrisburg.
The American expeditionary forces will equip every horse and mule with a new gas mask, claimed to resist gas attacks. Masks are produced at 5,000 daily from a specialized factory and are rapidly being sent to France.
The Moravia Juniors earned a victory by forfeit when Atlantic Juniors failed to appear on time at the Atlantic grounds, leading to a forfeiture of the game.
A dispatch to the Times reports 100000 people in Madrid suffer from a mysterious malady sweeping Spain. In ten days there have been 700 deaths attributed to the epidemic.
Readers note traction company marked cars roaming Market Street with no explanation of their purpose. The readable text suggests curiosity about why vehicles are labeled Market Street and whether officials will clarify the significance.
At 12 15 oclock Wednesday noon another Americanization luncheon will be held with Judge P Emery presiding. A meeting of the special committee planning the Fourth of July celebration is being held this afternoon. Pope report will probably be made.
Out of town visitors attended the funeral of William H. Williams of Winter Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis, Miss Sadie Williams, Mrs. John D. Williams, Miss Lyle Williams, Mrs. J. C. Wellington, Mrs. W. A. Stauff, Thomas Kay, Joseph Witchestain of Pittsburg, Mrs. Mary Richards, Mrs. William Collins, Mrs. David Kay, George Boal of Youngstown, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lynch of Niles, Ohio, Mrs. Daniel Edwards, Mrs. Fred Deutsch, Willard Reese, George Edwards of Akron, and Join Boal of West Middlesex.
Government intervention ended a 24 hour trolley strike in Albany New York this morning marking a peaceful settlement between the city transit operators and workers.
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