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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
22
President lauds orderly process as millions flock to registration stations from Portland to New York. Officials report scarce disorder, swift processing, and a surge in volunteers. Negro registrants, guards, and agents converge nationwide with 100000 justice agents aiding the effort.
The article describes a massive mobilization by the Department of Justice and federal agencies to enforce a nationwide wartime registration. Secret Service cautions limit rioting. Exemption boards to be appointed and 625,000 first army members to be drawn. Local and federal officers collaborate with postmasters, inspectors, and patrols along borders to compel registration and penalties for noncompliance. Washington remains tense as over 10 million youths are enrolled.
Washington reports show the flower of American manhood, ages 21 to 31, enrolling for military service. Across hamlets, long lines formed as prospective soldiers registered to defend the flag and liberty. Early official word indicates registration in initial hours was large, with disorder anticipated and familiar election pretexts discussed.
Two or three rooms for housekeeping are offered in a modern house on North Hill near the shop district. Furnished two room option available. For inquiries call 605-25612.
London dispatch notes two Times articles on Germany and Russia. Prof Frederick Sefton Delmer reports from Berlin that Germany is not near collapse despite food shortages, with people pressing on under pressure. Prof Masaryk from Petrograd says Russia will offer little further Allied aid and urges preparation for the worst.
Paris June 5 France pledges to regain Alsace and Lorraine. By a 453 to 55 vote the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution demanding restoration of the provinces and just reparations from Germany. The measure also urges a league of nations to prevent future wars.
Keen interest ran in London as nationals awaited the U S conscription registration results. Washington cablegrams were read with anticipation. Many Americans already registered at the U S embassy in London while others awaited U S arrival of registration cards.
Railroads passing through the city report severe staffing shortages. Every available man is being drafted to operate trains and maintain service. Yardmasters with train experience are occasionally moved to train duty to cover gaps.
It is the law that all male persons aged 21 to 31 must register today between 7 am and 9 pm. If you are within the prescribed age do not fail to call at your place of registration. Neglecting to register is punishable by a heavy penalty.
Lawrence County and Ellwood City residents rush to register as mayor and mills organize wide support. Officers report 5 188 city registrations and 8 760 county total near 9 000, with many workers aiding, including clerks and messengers. Registration cards requested for New Castle men elsewhere, precincts open until 9 PM.
In St Clairs ville Ohio on June 5 Roy Mc Burney 22 and Herbert Kinsman 28 were killed when their car rolled over a bank while trying to avoid a stray horse on a curve. Richard Butler was badly cut.
Riots erupt as prisoners battle guards and fire crews at Joliet Prison. Infantry bayonets clash with rioters, shots ring out, and guards suffer injuries including a seriously wounded Hayward and a fatally injured Waters. Also a note on New York sewage output.
Rain forced cancellation of the flag raising planned for the Diamond evening. No date set yet, but a new attempt will occur soon. Hershey chapter members were prepared and regret the delay. The opera house meeting remains on with M. H. Gotschall and D A Mullen of Pittsburg scheduled to address at 8 o clock, backed by the public safety committee and a large crowd expected.
Mrs Belle Williams wife of Dr Chas B Williams who died by his own hand at Sharon yesterday was at her parents home when notified. Coroner Dr Howard McBride ruled it a suicide after finding a bullet hole and a 38 calibre revolver beside the body. Williams had recently applied for a US Army commission and went to Pittsburgh for an examination amid despondency.
Miss Minnie A McConahy daughter of Mr and Mrs William McConahy died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning June 5 at 421 Martin street. Born June 28 1898 she was nearly 19 and attended the local high school. Funeral at 2 30 pm Thursday at the family home. Her family includes her sister Cleo A McConahy and parents Hattie G McKee McConahy. United States has 50 000 former citizens in allied armies.
William Walls, the citys only colored policeman, arrests a local slacker at about 2 AM on his beat in the First ward. He is taken to a registration booth by patrol to be enrolled as a draft candidate, promoting patriotism and Liberty Bond support.
The Lawrence County Red Cross chapter reports membership nearing 14 977, excluding Ellwood City, with Shenango Works of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company adding 152 members. The Queen Esther society of Edenburg held a musical netting 30 for the Red Cross, funding 10 memberships and donating 20.
Judge Emery authorized Hiram G. Miller and A. Martin Graham executors of the late Dr John W Covert to sell real estate in the First ward to pay debts. Wylie McCaslin as administrator of Joseph Braigman obtained a continuation order for the sale.
A signed customer letter lauds Nerv-Worth for relieving indigestion nervousness and headaches while allowing free eating. The writer vows to buy another bottle, offers a full refund if no benefit, and notes availability at Cluttons drug store Paisleys pharmacy Ellwood City and Wilsons Prescription drug store.
VIENNA June 5 Officially estimated by the war office Italy sustained 180000 losses in 19 days of the Julian front offensive against Austro Hungarian forces. About 20000 were prisoners and 160000 were killed or wounded.
City meat markets will close at nine o'clock next Saturday as announced earlier. The move is due in part to difficulty in obtaining meat cutters.
Josiah Mann a native of Wales died at New Castle hospital at 10 o clock Tuesday morning June 5 after a two month illness from a complication of diseases He was 61 Born in Burry Port Wales he lived in the city 25 years and worked as a tin man He is survived by children Richard McKeesport Johanna this city John Cincinnati and three sons two daughters in England One brother Joseph here another in Australia and a third in Wales Funeral services will be held at the home of his nephew A Wesley Mann 913 Adams Street conducted by Rev Bruce V Reddish of Trinity Episcopal Church Time to be announced Mrs Dennis Lecomte and niece Miss Alice Sinet have returned from a visit in Monessen
The South Mill street Cut Rate Grocery will relocate before the 15th from the Elliott block to the Samuel Fowler block next door. Work at the new site is underway. Ellwood City, Pa., June 5 registration booths crowded with many foreigners. noon totals: First ward 180, Second ward 151, Third ward 143, Fourth ward 50.
The morning list shows three local boys among those who have joined the engineer reserve corps of the United States Regular Army. Henry H. Davis Raymond S. Henry and John L Kilch appear on the roster amid enlistment notices and civic service reflections.
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