Armed American liner sinks German U boat in naval duel
An armed American merchant liner engaged and apparently sunk a latest type German submarine after a hour and a half battle. The vessel waited, raised the flag, and the submarine firing 35 shots before sinking. The attack did not involve the Mongolia.
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International News Service
Washington
State Department
Fred
Sub-Marine
Mongolia
London
Department of State
Swimming Meet Postponed By Conflicting Attractions
The swimming meet is postponed due to a competing exhibition last evening at the M. G. C. A. A larger crowd is hoped for Thursday night. D. W. Schulte and his one year old brother from Cleveland, famed as two of the cleverest swimmers in the local pool, will perform several exhibitions.
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D.w. Schulte
Cleveland
Carnegie Co Protests P and LE Line Rate Increase
Carnegie Steel Co. of Pittsburg filed a complaint with the Public Service Commission against the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Co. and other Western Pennsylvania lines over proposed rate increases from the Connellsville district to New Castle. New rates take effect June 15. The commission ordered refunds for overcharges via Pennsylvania Railroad and Lehigh Valley Railroad to Crane Tron Works in Catasaqua, due by July 5. A hearing on cases against United Natural Gas Co. by Sharon, Franklin, Bradford, DuBois, Titusville, and others was postponed to June 1 for arguments on whether final hearings should be held in Franklin, Sharon, or Pittsburgh.
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International News Service
Harisborg
Carnegie Steel Co
Pittsburg
Public Service, Commission
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Co
Pennsylvania
Connellsville
New Castle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fas
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co
Harges
Big Damage From Last Night's Storm Across City
Severe washouts along Wilmington avenue left both sides of the street badly damaged, estimated at $500 to rebuild. Oak Park cemetery and other areas reported extensive washouts as storms drenched the city. Heavy rains swelled rivers, yet flood danger was not expected to rise today unless another strong storm arrives.
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Wilmington Avenue
Mocks
Oak Park Cemetery
How America Responded To The Country's Call
Registration for military service exceeded all estimates with about 10,500,009 names. Thousands appeared in many regions, including men over 31, forcing authorities to extend enrollment beyond expected points. Exemption claims were rare as the nation united in a large scale effort, with foreign centers showing heavy response. Volunteer enlistments remained high nationwide even as the draft law took effect. Navajo and Ute Indians in Colorado and Arizona offered limited organized opposition to registration.
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Teace
Colorado
Arizona
French Foe Reeling Back Again in Aisne Sector
Paris dispatch reports renewed German pressure north of the Aisne with two major assaults failing and heavy losses. British forces at Arras gained ground at two points while a small advance occurred west of Lens as bombardments continued. Canadians captured the Lens Power Station after two days of fighting on the Souchez river.
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International Nn
Paris
Tian
Aisne
French War Office
Hurtebis Farm
Chemia-des-Dames Heights
Yvauxaillon
Laulaux
Braye- Eu-Laonnois
Lui Gala
London
Arras
War Office
Greenland
Scarpe River
Lens
Komdon
Lune
Souchez
Twelve Die In German Air Raid On English Soil
London report states twelve killed and 36 injured in a German air raid on Southeastern England. Four raiders were shot down on return, more explosives targeted Sheerness at the Thames estuary, naval base.
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London
England
Admiralty
Sheerness
Smouth
Thames
Foreclosure Actions Involving Fallis Estate And Hutchison Debtor
Attorney Harry K. Gregory, executor of the late James N. Fallis, filed a precipe on a scire facias against C. P. DaShane, administrator of Thomas J. Hutchison, and J. Norman Martin, trustee. The case seeks the mortgage balance of $2 due to the Fallis estate from DaShane. Gregory also filed an action for a decretal assessment against Amanda Karl to recover possession of Craton Avenue property where $8 in rent is claimed due.
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Harry K. Gregory
James N.fallis
Scire
C. P. DaShane
Thomas J. Hutchison
J. Norman Martin
DaShane
Fallis
Gregory
Amanda Karl
Craton Avenue
Carl Returns From Funeral
County Commissioner Jacob F. Carl has returned from East Freedom Pennsylvania after attending the funeral of his brother Samuel Cor who died at seven years old. He is survived by a nephew and seven children including three sons and four daughters.
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Jacob F. Carl
East Freedom
Samuel Cor
Ane
Another Registration Day Is Now Necessary
A large crowd gathered at the Masonic hall in New Castle as Colored Citizens formed a permanent body to advance their community. The piece notes many newcomers needing care and improvement, and hopes the new organization will lift conditions for colored residents. Washington reports a likely second draft registration for ages 21 to 31, with prosecutions delayed pending a decision on whether to extend registration day. Protests over anti-draft sentiment are mentioned, but authorities emphasize one registration day and appetite for immediate action.
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Masonic Hall
Neshannock Avenue
New Castle
Wasitington
Crowder
Department of Justice
War Department
Wals
Gregory
Genral
Vowgler
Arrest of a Slacker Leaving City Arrest
Police acting under government orders arrested a man at the Cement plant area for failing to register. The 20 year old, Malizia, was taken to the police station on a charge of refusing to register, with £46 found in his pockets. Authorities say more arrests will follow for registration noncompliance under a law carrying up to a year in the penitentiary.
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Thilliers
Moore
Convention Roads Are Clear For County Sunday School Meet
Mrs J C Stratton secretary of the Lawrence County Sunday School association reports that despite two days of heavy rain the Mt Jackson and Covert roads to Westfield church, venue for the county Sunday school convention, are in good condition for automobiles tomorrow.
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J. C. Stratton
Lawrence County Sunday School Assorciaton
Mt. Jackson
Coverty
Westfield Church
Four Family Members Implicated in Kidnapping Plot
Springfield dispatch reports four relatives including Mrs Adams and two sons held after admitted plot to kidnap St Louis ammunition maker and ship abductees to a ranch near Billings Montana. Prosecutor O Day announced signed confessions from six suspects and named further named figures such as Taylor Adams and J Piersol. Baby Lloyd Keet’s fate remained uncertain as officials sought returns.
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Spring Teed
Buddie
Keet
Alihief
St. Louis
Noo
Oday
Springfield
Ato
Avit
Falas
Paul M. O'Day
Taylor B. Adams
Calide J. Piersol
Taylor Adame
Naydle
C A. Clement
Piersol
Crenshaw
Campbell Road
Buddie Keet
Piersal
Billings
Mont
Young Men Register Here for 1908 Eagles Convention
In York Pa the Newcastle representative attends the 1908 Eagles convention as New Castle chosen for the near gathering. About 3,000 young men aged 18 to 45 registered in the draft day effort, with additional registrations at the clerk and by city workers. The eighth ward shows the largest turnout as the notice closes.
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Manor
Newell
Wes
Tert Iman
Newcastle
York
Chauncey Davis
Taal Lodge
Newastle
Eagles
New Caats
Dane
Sapvily
Mossaat
Pohl
Woodawn
Salena FE
Cunningham
Shenango Valley
Keach
Uncle Sam
New Castle
City Work Crown
Death record fragment for Catherine Hdbel and others
Fragmentary death notices list Catherine Hdbel aged 3 and others including Seymone Th Moon aged 82 and Milo Prosser aged 20 with vague place names like Pinsturgs Vaimes Prost and West Pilspurg Road Mira.
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Seymone Th Moon
Pinsturgs
Vaimes Prost
West Pilspurg Road
Mira
Milo Prosser
Wool
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Mag
Carnegie Co
P.&le
America
Dulletin
Carl
Loyp Keets
New York
Griffin Jibson
Rhildacon
Haitian Street
Haye
Roy Love
Detroit
Telemann
Ceived
Catherine Hdbel
Cupenile
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