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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

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Peak Charged With Murder Of J. Frost

Peak is jailed on a murder charge after J. Frost died at the Peak home near West Pittsburg pond. Post mortem found a brain blood clot and intestinal bruising. Frost, 53, had a stroke previously. accounts differ on whether a quarrel occurred outside or inside the house.

Tautes Frost Ransom Peak Pittsburg Prost H. G. Coaces Seventh Ward Mekin Norris Frost Peak

Young Men Register Here 50007

Early 1900s report on voter registrations shows about 7109 registered across two precincts with wards listed by counts. Seventh ward was largest, Fourth ward third with 763, Sixth ward smallest at 242. names of chief registrars and ward readers noted. Repository of registration totals by precinct appears alongside ward leaders and officials.

A J. Newell Merka Fritz Ohn C. Wart, Jr Land Henry Parl Steward Ta “Per Mort McCready FR. Walph Homer Drake Carl McCrears Hildebrand Patterson Sayne Beighton Vrae Heoward William Kaeher Whinew

Local Precinct Notes Describe Ward Boundaries and Events

Fragmentary OCR shows references to Precincts four, second, third and sixth wards with scattered numbers and identifiers. Mentions of First Ward and Highth Ward appear alongside unclear terms, suggesting a list of precincts or polling areas without complete context or dates.

Cemetery Co Asks Restitution For Hydrant Damage

Memorial day incident at Wood Cemetery saw an automobile strike a hydrant causing damage. Cemetery Company proposes the motorist pay $7 to cover the cost of a new hydrant to satisfy the association and settle the matter.

Rai Sireenwood

Toynbee New Rotary Head

At a Rotary club board meeting last night officers were elected: President Harry S Toynber Vice President C P Dus hane Treasurer Frank Pischer Secretary IF FE Seay Sergeant at arms Ira Ramsey. Committees named for Entertainment Public Affairs Transportation Social Grievance with chairmen and members listed.

Rotary Club Harry S. Toynber C. P. DuShane Frank Pischer IF. FE. Seay Iira Ramsey Wehberg D. Lb. Cole Stadelhofer P. J. Runkle Chas J. Merler L. G. Nail Welty Rugh

Business Leaders Warn Of War Time Hardship

Youngstown banker A. Adams told a YMCA gathering that wartime conditions will drive many businesses to close year end losses and that even a single year end surplus will attract scorn. He argued overall prosperity must shrink as iron and steel industries struggle amid the war. Speakers including Rev MeAMMater and Fred Renta addressed the interval while David Jameson acted as toastmaster.

A. &. Adams Youngstown von Lincheon Ory i Iran Adavis Adgrta Plb Meammater Fred 2. Renta Rrorge Muxa Gomminsioner Kennedy Wino David Tameser

Registration Boom Drives City to Standstill in Cleveland

Cleveland reports a chaotic registration day as officials race to list 10,000 unregistered residents. printers churn out duplicate cards at 5,000 per hour but only 60,000 cards were ordered. In St. Louis 72,328 registered from 487 precincts as statewide totals near 342,000. Arrests for failure to register rise in Detroit.

Cleveland Clevelan Washington Uowsands St. Louis Jefferson City Missouri McCord Detroit Mich Michigan Uncle Sam Indianapolis Mariga County War Department Meridian Miss Alabama Charleston W. Va Jones George Wallace

Armed Liner Sinks Submarine in Open Sea

An American armed liner engaged a U boat after exposing the flag and opening fire. After a dramatic exchange, the submarine sank stern first, with officials noting the striking shots likely hit a vulnerable bow area. The navy confirms the sinking but withholds the line's name.

Navy Department

Submarine Threats Spring From Mongolian Encounter

The Mongolia’s first contact with a submarine led to immediate disclosure of the ship and crew. Since then the Mongolia has faced repeated submarine attacks, with strong evidence that Germans aim to sink all ships making successful attacks on U boats.

Mongolia Flng

Welsh Committees Meet On Wednesday Evening

An important joint meeting of realist and speakers committees of the Welsh day executive committee will be held this Wednesday at 7 o clock sharp at the home of Thomas Edwards of South Mercer street. The Welsh reunion is set for July 14 and every committee member is urged to attend.

Realist Seakers Thomas Edwards South Mercer Street

Exertion Of Mowing His Yard Fatal To Easterner

Atlantic City June 6 Charles P Farwell a wealthy Philadelphia ship chandler collapsed at the dinner table with his wife and friends after overexertion while mowing the yard and died before a physician could be summoned Heart trouble and overexertion were given as the causes of death according to the report

Atlantic City Charles P. Farwell Philadelphia Mec Farwell

Several New Castle youths join U.S. army posts

SEVERAL NEW CASTLE youths assigned to posts are reported from Columbus barracks. Lon H Frill recently entered the verbal corps at the U S army and writes from Columpius Ohio that the New Castle lads are well. Anrey Kenehan William Hutchison Frank Chistiano from Croton Avenue left Tursley for Fort Riley Kansas. Other recruits include Thay Duncan Ralph Bair and Pred Rutter from Vibvand Cy. Ernest James and Grill from Hilwood City are ready to go. Wil Jim Piersell of Longs Avenue enlisted in the engineering department and sent to Washington. Crill praises the Columbus barracks for good food and discipline. recruits receive lectures and are advised to avoid bars and resorts.

Lon H. Frill United States Army Columpius New Castle Anrey Kenehan William Hutchison Frank Chistiano Croton Avenue Tursley Rurning Fort Riley Kansas Thay Duncan Ralph Bair Pred Rutter Oly Vibvand Cy Nome Columbus

Night Garbage Collection Details From City Notice

The city describes night garbage collection with trucks operating on a single route per night. Crews remain on duty to empty containers and ensure timely pickups, while one truck may be serviced later in the night.

Poastte Gaplach

Dr Williams to be buried today in New Wilmington

Funeral services for Tin O. A. Wie are set for Wednesday afternoon at his mother's home in New Wilmington. The interment will be in the cemetery there, with many friends from Sharon expected to attend.

DR. Williams Sharon Dune Tin O. A New Wilmington

Four Arrests In Keet Case

Springfield detectives announce four arrests in the Keet kidnapping case after a gang steals a child named Huddle Keet. The leader’s identity remains unrevealed and may be a man or a woman. J Holland Keet, father of the kidnapped child, continues his perilous vigil through a storm as ransom money, variously reported at 10000, 16000, or 25000 dollars, is carried in the car toward a hoped return.

Springfield Kansas City J. Holland Keet Byss Keet Kidpapers

Superstitions Of Precious Stones Revealed

A 19th century article notes beliefs about stones. The garland mentions a gale worn against lightning, berg promoting harmony, turquoise shielding from falls, topaz casting out enchantments, emeralds guarded by Kiants and dragons, opal linked to love and invisibility.

Opera House Offers Second Meeting After Low Bond Turnout

Jacob Genkinger, manager and owner of the opera house, expressed regret this morning over the public’s failure to attend the Liberty bond meeting last night. He offered the opera house for another meeting at a time convenient for the committee in charge, noting that the lure of registration proved too strong to overcome.

Jacob Genkinger Opera House Opera

Struck by Auto Injuresing Youngstown Engineer

Ww C Welker of Youngstown a civil engineer for the traction company was struck by a Ford motor truck belonging to the Star Grocery company while crossing Washington Street today. He suffered a cut above the left eye and bruises, and was taken to Dr Knoll who stitched the wound.

Ww. C. Welker Youngstown The Traction Company Star Grocery Company Washington Street

J. T. Cottons Markets Open Saturdays Until 9

J T Cotton states his Meat Markets at 24 East Washington and the Central Market will remain open until 9 PM on Saturdays despite others actions. He cites customer needs and affirms usual hours beyond that time.

East Washington Street Central Market T. Cotton Ady) Partel

Moss Bread and Its Fermented Sprout Method

A moss bread from a mossy stalk along the Columbia river by Indiana is prepared by soaking, fermenting, and rolling into large boll shapes. The dough is baked in pita, producing a sprightly, sprinsh loaf from the sprucery tree growth.

Columbia Indiana

Deaths of the Day Mrs Leona Hearick Prosser

Local friends report the death of Mrs Leona Hearick Prosser wife of Milo Prosser at Rochester hospital Pennsylvania She was in her 21st year Funeral services will be held at her parents home 108 Moralind Street Woodlawn Wednesday at noon The remains will be brought to this city arriving 2 52 pm over tha T and IL E and services will be at Oak Park mausoleum Burnished by a local obituary note list includes multiple unrelated notices of survivors and other death announcements in varied locations

Peaks Frost Peak James H. Frost Mahoningtown Anna Cameron) Frost Audley M Samuel J Prost Jotim T Harom GM. Frost J. K. Whitner Cleveland Agdley NM. Frost North Cedar Street Oak Park Cemetery Leon Heurick Prosser Leona Hearick Prosser Milo Prosser Rochester Hospital Rochester W. H. Rearick Moralind Street Woodlawn Sermca Oak Park,mausoleum Seymour BR. Moon Seymour Moon B. Moon Hope Thomas Housevard Pittsburg Monnay- Shaw Harm New Castle John Alford Beaver Falls Genesa College Durie Wilkinsburg Alford Jacksonville Fla J. Alford New York Chicago Thomas Boulevard Jlerment Private

Tufts Ambulance Unit Sails for France in WWI effort

Joseph S White of New Castle sails with Tufts College Ambulance Unit to join the French war effort on June 2. Mrs Clara E White, his mother, left for the East to bid farewell as the unit receives a send off at Goddard Chapel with remarks by Dr Bolles and President Bumpus. The group joins the United States Ambulance Corps and will serve until war’s end.

Joseph S. White Thia City Tulls College France Clara E.* White Joseph Boston Journal Tufts College Tufts Officers Training Corps Goddard Chapel Bolles Tufts Bumpus College United States Ambulance Corps

Five rifles per man in training and reserve

The text outlines a wartime doctrine assigning five rifles to every soldier: one in hand, one in immediate reserve, one at the base, and one each in the hands of two recruits in training to replace killed, captured, or incapacitated men.

Cal- Mer

German Man Tries Suicide by Gun in Harmony Line Brush

Police found Oscar Herman 28 of 5319 Camilla Street Pittsburg near the Harmony Line brush at Pearson Street. He fired four shots from a 22 caliber revolver tied to his wrist while speaking of avoiding war service. He was rushed to Shenango Valley Hospital in critical condition. authorities believe he traveled from Pittsburgh to New Castle the previous day. A mysterious anonymous telegraphed message links him to an insane asylum and a confidant.

Harmony Track Pearson Street Hiu Shenangs Valley Hospital Pittshburg Logan Oscar Herman Camilla Street Pittsburg Fisbe New Castle

Birthday Party for Six Year Old at Albertstree

Mrs Hartzell of Albertstreat hosted a birthday party Monday afternoon for six year old Varold Russell. Guests aged from two to five enjoyed games from 2 to 5 pm with mint cake and candy table decor in pink and white. Attending were Josephine McGown, Louisa Machab, Martha Muse, Elinor Bush, and others. organizers included Mrs Hartzell and Mrs Treser. The Frank Geiger Bible class meets at 224 North Walnut Street Thursday at 8 o clock. all are welcome.

Frank Geiger North Walnut Street O' Clack- All

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J. Frost Val Beedad Vaz Titty Ward Geoond Highth Ward Preetnel Supe Wik Automobilists Mighty Toynbee Popular Insurance New Castle Club Lee Mecfate David Jamison Fob Renta John A. Buller Wo OR Veach Robert Mckinnes John W Knox Transportation Committee Michner George W. Winter Cope I. F. Trentz J. F. Rhodes Jos Rive Poo Fike W. J. Evans Chaimnarn Scott Paisley Archie Gordon Zep TR Johnson Robert Whitla Harily Toynder Saint Louis, MO Mary Faye Hyery Meanbeu Music and Kenehan Hutchison, Chisuano Ellwood Boys Baneee J. T. Cotton’s Markets Mr. Seamans R. Franklin Seamans J. H. OD. Seamans Prank Avenue J. Elmer Campbell Third United Presbyterian Church Greenwod Cemetery Mlonla A. McConahy Martin Street Veatch Brute W. Reddish Trinity Episcopal Church George W. Veach Willmeta Greenwood Newetery Mr. Eakin Joseph W. Zakin Ulkerson Street S. M. F. Nesbitt Central Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery Boltin New Castle Youth Sails Joseph 8. White William HL Smyth Near Harmony Line Heroin Acaquafatei W.F. Dufford & CO East Washington St M. F. Dufford & CO ENSON Bell Phone E. North Bell-Ans
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