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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

9

Sale of Girls Coats Bright garment lot with serge and plaid fabrics

A grand lot of girls coats is offered featuring serges checks plaids and mixtures with faille collars and cuffs in contrasting colors.

Faille

Fort Vaux Falls to German Forces in Verdun Battle

Paris dispatch reports Fort Vaux, key Verdun position, was captured by German forces after a seven day defense by Major Raynal and his garrison. Despite repulsing east and west attacks, heavy shelling and a cut off supply line led to surrender on Wednesday. The fort, three miles from Verdun, was an earthwork fortress with hidden batteries and costly German losses.

Charles F. Bertelli Paris Fort Vaux Verdun French War Office Raynal Fort

North Sea Battle Toll Increasing

German admiralty acknowledges the battle cruiser Lutzow and cruiser Rostock sank from battle damage after engaging the English fleet off Jutland. Reports also say the Seydlitz sank off Denmark while being towed toward her base by destroyers, with official circles noting both ships were en route to harbor for repairs.

International News Service London Lutzow Rostock Jutland Berlin Denmark

Perfect Girl from California visit stirs fashion health talk

Margaret Edwards, proclaimed the most perfectly formed girl by scientists after a 20 000 girl test, visits Boston with her mother. She advocates simplicity not dieting, says stout girls may drink milk, emphasizes home exercise, and condemns gymnasiums and basketball as harmful.

Boston Margaret Edwards California Margaret

British chase damaged Seydlitz after Jutland battle

Copenhagen dispatch reports torpedo boats pursuing the Seydlitz after the Jutland action. Earlier dispatch said the ship was seen fleeing southward along the Danish coast in a badly damaged state as British warships shelled and hunted her.

Copenhagen the Star Today Jutland

Commencement At High School Tonight

The largest class in New Castle high school history will graduate tonight with diplomas after four years of study. The ceremony starts at 8 15 with student ovations and school and orchestra musical numbers. Forty six commercial department members receive certificates. J W Rhodes will present diplomas. Tickets must be shown by 8 o'clock.

New Castle High School J. W. Rhodes Board of Education

Orpet trial ready to start as letters become evidence

In Waukegan Illinois the Orpet murder trial opens with Will H Orpet's love letters to Marion Lambert becoming public. State Attorney Cady aims to use the letters to clinch the case while evidence centers on cyanide poisoning and alibi construction. Frank Lambert is expected as the first witness.

Waukegan Ill Will H. Orpet Marion Lambert Lake Forest Cady Orpet Miss Yonker Miss Lambert Frank Lambert

Y M C A Men Favor Teddy For President

Twenty dormitory men attended the thirty fifth apartment supper at the Y M C A. Red white and blue decor filled the rooms as Mr Bigler of Grove City urged Roosevelt as the next president and others spoke with visible enthusiasm for Teddy.

Bigler Grove City Roosevelt Teddy

New Castle Produce sues Sam Elinsky for 433 83 balance

Charles Gargliolo trading as New Castle Produce files suit through attorney Roy Jameson seeking $433.83 principal plus interest from October 24, 1914 for produce furnished to defendant Sam Elinsky on a book account.

Charles Gargliolo New Castle Produce Company Roy Jameson Sam Elinsky

Miss Anna Schmidt Visits Cousin in Oil City

Miss Anna Schmidt of Oil City is visiting her cousin Miss Lucille Allen on East Street.

Anna Schmidt Oil City Lucille Allen Pot

Quick Stenographer Impresses Boss in Pitweburg Post

A conversation in Pitweburg Post notes a new stenographer who is praised for speed and accuracy. The exchange highlights her ability to powder her face, arrange her bracelet, and fix her hair while performing stenography efficiently.

Pitweburg. Post

Favorable Bridge Reports Across Local Runs and Roads

Viewers at court approved favorable bridge reports over Camp Run on the Lawrence-Peaver county line and over Hettenbaugh run on the New Castle Eastbrook road near Samuel Patterson. Similar positive findings covered the Hettenbaugh crossing by the state road near the United Presbyterian church and Hell's Hollow run near Princeton. All reports were ordered laid before the next grand jury.

Camp Run Lawrence-Peaver Beaver County New Castle Eastbrook Road Samuel Patterson United Presbyterian Church

Y W C A Notes onActivities For Students

The Spanish class meets tomorrow at 3 30 in the afternoon. Polly Anna club plans a Friday morning meeting after school to arrange a picnic. A bird study country walk led by Mrs Speer Gibson and Miss Alice Elder is set for tomorrow evening using the 4 50 car on the Highland line. all interested in birds are invited.

Polly Anna Club Speer Gibson Alice Elder

Merchants Urged to Pay Mercantile Tax by July 1

County Treasurer A. W. Harbison cautions many merchants have not paid mercantile tax and warns it will be collected by law if not settled by July 1. County taxes are described as coming in fairly well.

A. W. Harbison Australia

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