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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

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Wilson Now Awaits The Berlin Reply

President Wilson's second note on the Lusitania destruction is before German officials as Washington officials await Berlin's response. The note demands assurances that American lives are safeguarded and that non combatants are not endangered by the capture or destruction of unresisting ships. The outcome will shape future diplomatic relations and potential steps.

Washington Germany Wilson Lusitania Berlin

New Bridge Favored On Jefferson Street

A grand jury recommended a new bridge across Neshnnock Creek on South Jefferson Street after witnesses testified at the courthouse. Judge Porter approved the report with city and county engineers and a construction firm backing the need for a longer, flood ready structure.

Court House Neshnnock Creek Jefferson Street Porter Bes. Lusk Milholland Enginneer C. A. Gilkey Haslam Waterways Commission Harvey Graham F. R. Woods The Woods and Golder Construction Company

Neal Mooney Discharged From Jail After Habeas Corpus Hearing

Neal Mooney, arrested on a charge of surety of the peace, was discharged from jail this morning by Judge Porter after a writ of habeas corpus hearing. Mooney was represented by Edwin K. Logan.

Neal Mooney Porter Mooney Edwin K. Logan

Judge Sets Juvenile Orders For Parole Officer Care

In juvenile court Judge Porter placed several youths under the care of Parole Officer W C Smith until further orders. Names include Marie Boyles Ralph S Walls William Clements George Ritchie Stephen Kunez John Lesenski William K Holtz Euphen Igntes and Harry White.

Porter W. C. Smith Commonwealth Marie Boyles Ralph S. Walls William Clements George Ritchie Stephen Kunez John Lesenski William K. Holtz Euphen Igntes Harry White

School Board Wins Alley Paving Request

The Mahoningtown school board requested a grade and alley paving behind the school. The council granted the request this morning.

Council Mahoningtown School

6000 Youngsters Released From School For Summer Break

Six thousand youngsters in New Castle receive promotion cards marking the last school session of the year. Distributions and farewells were brief as students prepare for a vacation. the promotion and retention rates mirror typical years, with repairs planned for the break to ready schools for fall.

New Castle Supt G. A. Dickson

Volant Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration

Volant Pa announces a large Fourth of July program featuring an address by former Congressman Henry Temple of Washington County to campaign for re election. The event will include athletic events parades fireworks and music with prizes donated by New Castle merchants and a core organizing group led by Wadlinger Kramer and Moorehead.

Volant Henry W.temple Washington County United States Congress W. M. Brown Dr. Temple J. J. Wadlinger D. W. Kramer Frank B. Moorehead

J. C. Hart Candidate For Mayor

J C Hart enters the mayoral race as a listed candidate highlighting plans and campaign positions amid local elections. Voters are urged to review platform details and polling information for upcoming municipal race.

Hart Enters Mayoral Race Against Mayor Tyler

Alderman John C. Hart of the First ward announces his candidacy to succeed Mayor Walter V. Tyler. Hart cites broad city support and long local tenure as he vows a strong campaign for the November vote. A. D. Newell of the Seventh ward is already in the race and several entries are expected soon.

John C. Hart Walter V. Tyler Hart A. D. Newell Seventh Ward Newell

Changes In Rural Mail Routes Here

New Castle hosts four rural routes lengthened and moving mail from New Wilmington, Moravia, and Mahoningtown stations. Effective June 16, patrons at route ends will see later deliveries. Route No. 5 will route through New Wilmington, sending nearby patrons mail from New Castle post office.

New Castle New Wilmington and Moravia D. A. Moore New Wilmington Mahoningtown W. C. H. Mathews

Identity Of Young Still Is Puzzling

Chances grow stronger that E. M. Young a daytime robbery suspect who pleaded guilty to one charge remains unidentified with any other crimes. Police sent his photo to major cities seeking past history but responses all say the same no identification. Young refuses to reveal details of his past life or actions and awaits sentencing.

E. M. Young Young

New Castle High Confers Diplomas On 99 Graduates

Ninety nine graduates received diplomas from New Castle High School last night in a packed auditorium with Miss Eva Beighley as valedictorian. John Taggart presented diplomas as 25 students earned certificates for the two year commercial course, with orations songs and essays highlighting the era’s issues.

New Castle High School John Taggart Board of Education Wilson Lusitania

Phillips Urged to Enter the 24th District Race

In Lawrence County the Twenty Fourth Congressional district field shows activity as former State Senator E I Phillips emerges as the likely candidate to replace the late W M Brown. Supporters push his candidacy while Temple of Washington is expected to seek re election.

Twenty Lawrence County E. I. Phillips Congress W. M. Brown Phillips Henry W. Temple Washington

Butler Avenue Girl Struck By Auto

Agnes Scully of Butler avenue was struck by an automobile at the East Washington and County Line intersection about 9 30 this morning and severely hurt. The auto driven by P G Myers a demonstrator was reported by police to be traveling at a fast rate. The car bore dealer's license No X3231. The injured girl was taken home in the car after the accident.

Agnes Scully Butler Avenue East Washington Street County Line P. G. Myers

Special Services at St Andrew's Chapel

At St Andrew's chapel next Sunday there will be a celebration of holy communion at 11 a m with an address by Dr R G Roscamp Father’s Day will be observed June 20 morning and evening Children’s Day will be observed June 27 morning and evening

St. Andrew’s Chapel R. G. Roscamp

News Offers Free Photos to Lawrence County Veterans

The News arranges with Dawson for free studio portraits for all veterans in Lawrence County. Each man will receive six post cards of himself, taken at his home by International News Service photographer George W. Dawson. Veterans should send name and address to the paper to participate.

the News Lawrence County George W. Dawson Winter Avenue International News’ Service Dawson

Secretary Hoover Resumes Post in New York Bronx Y M C A

B A Hoover formerly of Y M C A in New Castle and then Binghamton now serves as secretary of the Union Y M C A in the Bronx New York. A new building costing 465000 dollars is under construction as a home for the association and is nearly ready for occupancy. He has been in New York for some time and letters received reveal his new metropolitan post.

B. A. Hoover New Castle Binghamton N. Y New York City Union Bronx Hoover New York Metropolis

Ellwood City Bridge Cost Discrepancy Revealed

An Ellwood City bridge project shows a contract price of 108,426 dollars while a reported figure of 130,000 dollars was cited for the South Jefferson street bridge. County Commissioner Cork notes the Ellwood contract amount.

South Jefferson Street Ellwood City Bridge Cork Ellwood Bridge

Milk Shippers Fight Higher Rates Hearing Held

Attorney Robert E. Wallace reported from Pittsburg where milk shippers from Wampum Moravia West Pittsburg New Galilee and Hayes Crossing testified before the Public Service Commission on railroads’ request for rate increases from Western Pennsylvania shippers ranging 50 to 115 percent. Shippers argue any higher charges will force milk price hikes and the commission must approve before any demand is enforced.

Robert E. Wallace Pittsburg Wampum Moravia West Pittsburg New Galilee Hayes Crossing Public Service Commission Western Pennsylvania

Masters Appointed In Divorce Cases

Judge Porter appointed Harvey E. Martin as master in the divorce case of Sarah G. Brenneman against Wm. J. Brenneman. Motion for issue and jury trial granted in E. E. Hileman v Mrs. F. B. Chipman. Charles E. Medard named master in Margaret Rodgers v Cash Rodgers. Norman A. Martin appointed master in Lillian H. Hamill v Joseph Hamill.

Porter Harvey E. Martin Sarah G. Brenneman Wm. J. Brenneman E. E. Hileman F. B. Chipman Charles E. Medard Margaret Rodgers Cash Rodgers Norman A. Martin Lillian H. Hamill Joseph Hamill

Swede Noble And Fiance Kill Selves York

Swede Noble and his fiancée die in an apparent double suicide in York. Authorities confirm the deaths occurred in a private residence, with investigators awaiting a coroner's report.

Noble Selves

Deed Done in Central Park Ends in Suicide Pact

In Central Park a Swedish nobleman Frederick Hussenius and his betrothed Miss Annie Malmquist died in a suicide pact. The woman was shot twice in the breast and the man in the head, both found after an automobile outing. A 32 calibre automatic pistol was in his hand.

New York Central Park Annie Malmquist Brooklyn Frederick Hussenius Stockholm Flaherty The

Soon To Need More Traffic Cops In City

New Castle may need four additional traffic policemen next year if auto growth continues. Chief Young notes shortages at Mill and Washington, Mill and North, East Washington and Water, East Washington and Croton, and near the public square due to summer congestion and danger at intersections.

New Castle Young Mill and Washington Streets Mill North East Washington and Water Streets East Washington Street Croton Avenue Public Square

Cahill Removed To Beaver County

Elwood City June 11 Robert Cahill jailed in Beaver Falls after breaking and entering the Owls club house Wednesday night He will await hearing at Beaver county jail He is injured but recovering and police seek his companion Hearing before Justice Sturgeon may reveal more about the case and possible accomplices Chief Harrison defends prompt action

Ellwood City Robert Cahill Owls’ Club Beaver Falls Beaver County Cahill Sturgeon Harrison Beaver

Death Record for Gail Moore Witherel in Akron Ohio

Obituary note for Gail Moore Witherel of Akron Ohio. reference to J M Hyde age 56 of Millvale as related party or executor in the notice.

Gail Moore Witherel Akron Ohio J. M. Hyde Millvale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kaiser U. S Bryan Theodore Tiller Jefferson St J. C. Hart First Ward New Wilm Ington Tion Eva Beighley Eve Beighley Marjorie Rhodes East Washington and County Line Strets ST. Andrew's Jersey Mobile Delilah Bradley Joel M. Foster Browns Mills N. J Pemberton Foster New Jersey B.A. Hoover Big Association Pact New York Owl's Club House
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