Fall Guys Wanted for Willard Dempsey Ring Clash
Toledo dispatch reports a call for substitutes to fill in as sparring partners for Jess Willard at the Casino before his July 4 clash with Jack Dempsey. Walter Monahan and Jack Lavin have trained for Willard but seek alternates as crowds gather. The boxing commission may appoint referee Ollie Pecor, with Tex Rickard seeking a nationally known official.
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International News
Servi Toledo
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Bigess
Jack Lavin
Walter Monahan
Army
Willard
Monahan
Lavin
Wallard
Overland Club
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Toledo Oxing Commission
Ollie Pecor
Tex Rickard
Pennsy R R Defeats American Can Team In Tight Win
The Pennsy R R team overwhelmed the American Can team on their grounds Tuesday evening, piling up 18 hits and winning 9 to 1. Donovan Custer and Smith led with ten hits among them, while Kirker pitched for the railroaders, holding the Can Works to seven scattered hits. The lineup and score follow.
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Pennsy R. R
Hartman
L. Donovan
Custer
Smith
Kirker
Railroaders
French Athletes Poised for Allied Track Meet
Paris dispatch warns that the United States will field one of the greatest athletic teams in the upcoming allied track and field contests. French papers urge readiness as the A E F elimination round proceeds next week.
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Paris
United States
France
Sinn Fein Orator Ginnell Arrested in Ireland
Laurence Ginnell, Sinn Fein member for Westmeath, arrested on charges linked to a May 5 Athlone speech. British troops dispersed a forbidden meeting. Ginnell tried to speak as troops intervened. Ginnell’s career includes Irish Nationalist Parliament service and six months’ prison in 1918. He authored statements Sinn Fein sought for the Peace Conference.
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Laurence Ginnell
Sinn Fein
Westmeath
Athlone
Dublin
Ginnell
Ireland
French reports highlight American strength in track events
Tests showing American dominance in marks posted include 120-yard high hurdles by Ames at 15.2 seconds, Renick 220-yard low hurdles in 25 seconds, Teschner 220-yard dash in 22 seconds, Liversedge 44 feet 11 3/4 inches in shot put, Byrd 148 feet 4 3/4 inches in discus, Floyd 12 feet 4 inches in pole vault, Eby 1 minute 5 1/5 seconds in the 880, and Ryan 166 feet in hammer throw.
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Ames
Renick
Teschner
Liversedge
Byrd
Floyd
Eby
Ryan
Sergi York Hero to Marry Girl He Left Behind
Knoxvillle report says Sergeant Alvin C York plans to wed Grace Williams, the 17 year old he left behind when he went to France. York, famed as the war’s greatest hero, will marry after returning home to Pall Mall. He declined a vaudeville offer and plans to settle on a Tennessee farm with his bride.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Alvin C. York
France
Pall Mall
Grace Williams
York
New York
Washington
Tall Mountaineer
Tennessee
Aged Wanderer Frank Hall Found Near City Limits
Police were alerted to an elderly man outside city limits on Hamilton street. Frank Hall, about 67 and homeless, was taken to the station then Shenango Valley Hospital for treatment. Authorities seek his relatives, him claiming a daughter married to a U.S. Army lieutenant. Mr and Mrs J F Ginkinger of Butler avenue plan return from New York City on Tuesday, June 10.
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Hamilton Street
Frank Hall
Polloseck
Shenango Valley Hospital
United States Army
J. F. Ginkinger
Butler Avenue
New York City
Wanted clean rags for six cents per pound
News office ad lists wanted clean cotton rags at six cents per pound and a for sale note for an electric grill in perfect condition used one month. Also references four u ton- Bile and a contact at 1423 J Bell with price 25413 cents.
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Ee North Cichran Way
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Bell
J Bell
Anarchist Identified in Washington Bombing Case
Philadelphia police say they have identified the anarchist killed while planting a bomb at Attorney General Palmer’s Washington home. They expect to arrest an accomplice within 48 hours and name more “anarchist fighters” as they track a Philadelphia hat band clue and telegrams to other cities confirm the suspect’s identity.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Palmer
Washington
Dirigible R34 Prepares for Trans Atlantic Flight
London reports the Great Britain dirigible balloon R34 is scheduled to depart next week for a trans Atlantic crossing. The craft is expected to reach Atlantic City on June 14 after final preparations at North Berwick Scotland.
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London
Atlantic City
The
Star
North Berwick
Scotland
Field Artillery Boys Stop Here on Troop Train
Members of the 301st Field Artillery of the 89th Division were on a troop train that halted at the army canteen at noon today. The train carried 220 men.
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Field Artillery
301St Field Artillery
89Th Division
New Castle Doctors Attend AMA Convention at Atlantic City
A group of New Castle physicians will travel to Atlantic City next week for the American Medical Association convention. Several will be accompanied by wives and families, including Dr. R. G. Boak, Dr. and Mrs. John Foster, and Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Womer with children.
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New Castle
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
R. G. Boak
John Foster
W. A. Womer
Two 3-Year-Olds Paint Red Adventure on Etna Street
Eddie Fritz Jr and Billy Williams, both three, found a can of red paint and used it on themselves and Billy’s new uncle’s car. They covered Eddie from hips down, painted Billy’s hair and face, and reddened the car seats. They were discovered around 3 pm in the Williams garage and spanked afterward.
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Billy Williams
Etna Street
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Eddie
Williams
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Salvation Army converts surge in China declare 2000 mark
Commissioner Charles H. Jeffries, territorial commander of the Salvation Army in China, returned to San Francisco and announced rapid progress with more than 2000 converts. He plans to travel to China via London with his wife to help raise funds and oversee building projects and schools for Chinese converts.
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Charles H. Jeffries
Salvation Army
China
San Francisco
Orient
Jeffries
London
Thomas Clarke Wedding Today
Miss Winifred Thomas and Irvin L Clarke wed at noon in the Thomas home on Winter Avenue with 25 in attendance. Rev W W Sniff officiated as palms and roses adorned the fireplace setting. a wedding dinner followed and the couple planned a two week tour to Washington Philadelphia and New York before living with Mrs Thomas on Winter Avenue.
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Winifred Thomas
Irvin L. Clarke
Philip Thomas
Winter Avenue
W. W. Sniff
Wendell Ball
D. S. Preston
W. J. Isaac
Y. W. C. A. Notes Spanish Class Rehearsal Update
The Spanish class will continue through June. The Blue Trianse club play resumes with a rehearsal next Tuesday at 8 30 PM.
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Blue Trianse
Tombstone Epitaph's Old Press Home Recounts Mining Boom
In Tombstone Arizona an adobe building once housed the Tombstone Epitaph, the Huachuaca mining district weekly. The weathered press printed weekly violent death lists and stories of Glory Hole Last Chance and Boom mines while the editor boasted a six shoter and shotgun behind his desk. Also notes Miss Margaret Burns visiting Carlton while Mr and Mrs David DeGriffith of New Kensington visit relatives.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Tombstone Epitaph
Huachu‘ca
A “G. Washington
Pioneer
David DeGriffith
New Kensington
City
Start Drive To Ratify Suffrage
Suffrage workers began a campaign to secure ratification of the Susan B Anthony amendment by 26 states so women can vote in the 1920 presidential election. Leaders of the national Woman’s Party and National Woman Suffrage Association plan special state legislative sessions this fall where needed. An engrossed copy will be sent to the State Department for distribution to all states to urge passage.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
National Woman's Party
National Woman Suffrage Association
House
Senate
State Department
Department
Triumph of Standardization in a British Foundry
The core shop of an old British tron foundry set a speed record in wartime output. Young girls produced land grenade cores at 180 per hour, each core requiring 31 hand movements and 16 seconds to finish. Standardization and employee engagement trebled productivity. floor space yielded 3.5 tons of light castings per 1,000 feet weekly with day shifts. Women made up 60 percent of staff and enjoyed two ten minute breaks.
School Superintendent Dickson Returns From Washington Reunion
G A Dickson city superintendent of schools returned home last evening from Washington Pa where he attended the 28th reunion of his class at the institution.
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G. A. Dickson
Washington, Pa
Daily Thought by Milton Reflects on Weakness and Suffering
A compact reflection quoting Milton on weakness and misery, noting how being weak is linked to suffering. It presents a philosophical thought rather than a news item, capturing a historical literary voice.
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Milton
Trust Bidg New Castle Notice June 5 Ta 19 26 July
Edwin K. Logan attorney for estate 606 Law Law Trust Bidg New Castle gives notice under legal matter with dates June 5 July 10 and 26.
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Edwin K. Logan
New Castle
Notice To Building Contractors Sealed Bids
Notice to building contractors for the School District of the City of New Castle Pennsylvania. Sealed bids for finishing shower baths locker rooms and a classroom in the High School building on Lincoln Ave due by 8 p m June 10 1919. Separate bids for General Plumbing and Electrical contracts. Plans at W G Eckles Architect Lawrence Savings and Trust Building. Right to reject any or all bids. H M Marquis Secretary Legal June 3 4 5.
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City of
New Cage
Tte
Lincoln Ave
W. G. Eckles
Lawrence Savings & Trust
Administrators Named for Thomas Stewart Munich Estate
Notice declares Let' of Administration granted for the estate of Thomas Stewart Munich late of New Castle Lawrence County Pa. Administrators invite payment from indebted persons and claims from all creditors. Listed are H Minich Rh D No 2 Volant Pa and W J Hunter Rh D No 11 Grove City Pa with attorneys Winternitz McBride New Castle Pa M L McBride Grove City Pa. Legal dates May 29 June 5 12 19 26 July a
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Cleveland Henry
New Castle
Lawerence County
Pennsylvania
Thomas Stewart Munich
Lawrence County
H. Minich
Volant
W. J. Hunter
Grove City
Winternitz & McBride
M. L. McEbrid
Origin of Foolscap and its paper watermark history
Explanations trace foolscap to monarchic privileges in paper manufacture. Charles I granted monopolies, watermarked papers bore royal arms. Cromwellian reform ordered removal of royal arms and substitution with a fool’s cap and bells, later restored. the term endures in the journal’s name.
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Charles
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