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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

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Russians Prepare Evacuation Of Lemberg As Galician Front Shifts

Moscow reports say the Russian government relocated departments from Lemberg to Zloczow 58 miles east. Austro German forces under Mackensen and Linsengen drive toward Lemberg from east and south while rushing artillery to the Galician front. The Russians burned oil wells near Stryj as Przemyśl falls and Lemberg comes under heavy bombardment.

Zurich Switzerland Lemberg Galicia Zloczow Vienna von Mackensen Przemsyl von Linsengen Dneister Mikolajof Stryj

Wagon Trolley Collision Breaks Man's Ribs on South Mill

Frank Miles of Eagle Transfer company suffered several fractured ribs when a wagon he drove became stuck in a trolley switch on South Mill street. He was thrown from the wagon and struck by the trolley car, later taken to 447 Neshannock Avenue. Physicians estimated four ribs fractured. Miles is married with one child.

South Mill Street Frank Miles Eagle Transfer Company Miles Neshannock Avenue

Memorial Services Planned for 40 Local Woodmen Members

Modern Woodmen of America Chapter members will hold memorial services at Epworth Methodist Church on Sunday evening. More than 400 members are expected to congregate at 7 20 for a service in memory of 40 deceased locals.

The Modern Woodmen of America Epworth Methodist Church

Former resident undergoes appendicitis operation

William J. Cromie formerly of this city and now a gymnasium instructor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia was operated on for appendicitis on Thursday. He has hosts of local friends who will hope for his speedy recovery.

William J. Cromie University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Mr. Cromie

City offered 15 acre park site by Boyles Field Co

The Boyles Field Land company offered the city free title to about 15 acres of hillside land with frontage on Lincoln avenue Neshannock boulevard Boyles Rural and Neshannock avenues for a park. Mayor Tyler and council viewed the property this afternoon as a potential magnificent park. A court view was sought months ago to secure payment for land taken for Delaware avenue extension. A compromise is being discussed and the offer is being studied for park use.

Boyles Field Land Company Lincoln Avenue Neshannock Boulevard Boyles Rural Neshannock Avenues Tyler Delaware Avenue Moody Avenue Boyles Field Park Avenue

Ex-Congressman Clyde Kelly to Speak at Local Church

Clyde Kelly former congressman from Allegheny and ally of the National Prohibition resolution will address attendees at the First Christian church on Monday June 14.

Clyde Kelly Allegheny First Christian Church

Ford to Increase Capital Stock and Pay Large Dividend

Ford Motor Co directors boost authorized capital from 2 million to 100 million dollars and declare a 48 million dollar stock dividend payable in July, with 40 million issued and 50 million reserved. Henry Ford receives 27.84 million, J F Dodge and others receive 2.4 million each. August rebates total 15 million to 300,000 car owners.

Ford Motor Co Detroit Mid Tak Henry John F Horace E. Dodge Horace H. Rackham John W. Anderson David Gray R. V. Couzens Henry Ford Couzens J. F H. E. Dodge Horace H. Rackman J. W

Officers Nominated By P. H. C. Circle

Twelve applications for membership were acted upon and nominations for officers were made. For president the contenders are Harry Sonntag and John A. Patterson. Election is set for June 17. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stetson. Refreshments followed. The New Castle circle aims to lead the organization soon.

Harry Sonntag John A. Patterson W. R. Jones Hazelton Circle Youngstown E. J. Stetson Sharon Circle No. 1 Cleveland Lillie B. Jones New Castle Sharon

License for Movies May Be Raised

City council weighs a graduated license fee for moving picture show exhibitors based on seats and attendance. A 10 cent admission could trigger higher charges. a five cent rate may remain for smaller shows. The ordinance will also cover circuses to prevent future fee confusion.

Moving Picture Theatre Tyler

Conductors to Hold Meeting in New Castle Division

Special business will be transacted at the regular meeting of New Castle division No. 326 O. R. C. to be held Saturday evening at the K. of P. hall in the Seventh ward. All members are urged to be present as the matters are of vital importance.

New Castle

Senator Thompson attends hospital school graduation

Senator Joseph Thompson of Beaver Falls attended the Shenango Valley Hospital Training School for Nurses graduation exercises in the city Thursday evening.

Joseph Thompson Beaver Falls Shenango Valley Hospital

Missing Bride Frances Rossi Sparks City Mystery

Frances Venditto Rossi, four months married, vanished after a Seventh ward fireworks celebration ten days ago. Her husband Arturo Rossi, a prominent fireworks maker, is distraught. her father Bernard Venditto offers a reward for clues. Police have found no trace and the event ended amid several dangerous explosions.

Frances Ventutto Rossi Frances Venditto Rossi Arturo Rossi Bernard Venditto Center Street

Evidence Ties Pocketbook to Young in Daylight Burglary Case

Proof links the pocketbook found in E M Young’s rooms to a May 26 theft reported by Mrs Harry S Green. Police recovered the item behind a grate and identified by the owner, who noted about 15 dollars had been taken but was now missing.

E. M. Young Harry S. Green East North Street Young

Civic Association Banquet Sets Path to County Group

A banquet at the Y W C A on Monday will formalize a permanent Civic association of the county likely to enroll several hundred members. A temporary organization formed at a prior Y M C A supper named committees to draft by laws and a constitution and report Monday. John G Nothbart serves as temporary chairman.

Civic Association of John G. Nothbart

Papenhausen Resigns to Take Whitewater Post

Paul Papenhausen resigns from Standard Steel Car Works and will move to Whitewater Missouri to become assistant superintendent of Floesh Construction Company. Mrs Papenhausen will join him in a month or so.

Paul Papenhausen Standard Steel Car Works Whitewater Floesh Construction Company Papenhausen

Big S S Convention Draws 1000 Plus Attendees

About 1,000 delegates attended the 77th Lawrence County Sunday School association convention at Plaingrove Presbyterian Church. Weather hampered travel as over 100 autos could not reach the site, with many arriving late. The day included meals prepared by church ladies, a welcome from Rev. F. Benton Shoemaker, and talks on "Our Greatest Need" focusing on attendance, optimism and variety. President M. W. Leslie presided and certificates and seals were presented to front line schools.

Lawrence County Sunday School Association Plaingrove Presbyterian Church W. G. Landis Philadelphia Transportation Committee Convention Church F. Benton Shoemaker R. L. Lanning New Castle

French Gain Ground Near Arras in Fierce Battle

French forces pushed closer to Arras in the battle north of the river. East of Souchez they stormed an inn turned into a German block house, seizing fifty prisoners and three machine guns. Despite reinforcements and hidden guns the French advanced further in the labyrinth defenses near Neuville St Vaast. Carney and Neuville St Vaast reported destroyed by ongoing artillery duels on the Arras LaBassee route.

Franklin P. Merrick Paris Arras French War Office Souchez Neuville St. Vaast Carney Arras- LaBassee

YMCA Board Meeting Scheduled for Eight Tonight

The board of directors of the YMCA will meet at eight o'clock this evening at the association building to transact important business.

The Association

City weighs coal on scales may be required

City sealer W. K. Nowling reviews city laws to decide if coal and other large quantity goods like hay must be weighed on licensed scales and if a weigh bill must be presented upon delivery. He aims to enforce the statute as written, noting current practice lacks this requirement.

W. K. Nowling

Lloyd George Spurs Britain to Labor War Effort

London June 4 King George granted royal assent to the bill yesterday removing the need to re elect cabinet members. David Lloyd George heads the new ministry of munitions and is touring the country to boost war material output and rally patriotism. The Morning Post notes Germany is building subs at four a month.

London Partliament George David Lloyd-George Ministry of Munitions Morning Post Germany

Victory confidence floods British Isles as cabinet changes pass

London dispatch reports strong morale in Britain after cabinet changes are accepted. The correspondent notes delayed transmission due to censoring and reflects on the Lusitania disaster as the St Louis arrives with mourners aboard.

C.S. Joshua London St. Louis America

Want Bigham as Candidate for Congress

Friends of County Treasurer Frank L. Bigham aim to induce him to announce for Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman elect William M. Brown. Bigham has not decided. other names mentioned include David Jameson and Elmer I. Phillips, with Jameson declining and Phillips just recovering from illness.

Frank L. Bigham Congress William M. Brown Bigham Lawrence County David Jameson Elmer I. Phillips Jameson

Divorce petition filed on cruelty and desertion grounds

James H. Hodge, by his attorney A. L. Porter, seeks a divorce from his wife Gertrude Hodge on cruelty and desertion grounds. The couple wed July 8, 1905 and lived together until October 15, 1910.

James H. Hodge A. L. Porter Gertrude Hodge

Free Methodist Love Feast at Coaltown Tonight

A Free Methodist love feast will be held tonight at Coaltown with Rev. G A Garrett in charge. All are invited and asked to bring friends. Rev Paul S Barnes is the pastor.

Free Methodist Church Coaltown G. A. Garrett Paul S. Barnes

Death notice for William W. Churchfield

William W. Churchfield of Cleveland died at age 57 on June 0. The obituary notes his residence and age in the death record.

William W. Churchfield Cleveland

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