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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
9
Chicago reports mixed signs as Western Union and Postal Telegraph strike momentum fluctuates. Union leaders claim some workers joined, others stayed at work, while officials forecast a quick end or a prolonged standoff as national coverage watches. Pennsylvania G A R officers and local notices accompany the mixed front.
A jumble of clipped items describes suicides, shootings, and accidents in Ohio towns including Gallipolis and Columbus. Reports note a physician's poisoning death, a six year old shot, a man wounded, an automobile overturning near Gerrysville, and arrests in Pittsburgh. Purchases and costs of local enterprises appear amid scattered crime notes and personal misfortunes.
At Westminster College commencement the address by Dr. Robert McNutt Werlray of Princeton urged industrial democracy through talent. Miss Margaret Duff of Huon Valley spoke, Miss Alice Witmer of New Castle was valedictorian, and Miss Ann Wright of Lyons gave solos. Nine honorary degrees were conferred and thirty-one degrees awarded, with tributes to three classmates who died in France.
Milo Bessemer, aged six, died after a broken back. He lived with his parents in Awakia. Survived by four brothers George Andy Joseph and Jacob. Funeral at Anthony's Church Friday afternoon. There was mention of Mr Sankovic, employed by Metropolitan Brick Company, and uncertain dates.
A special car carried Jewish residents from the city to attend a protest meeting in Youngstown. About twenty five returned services men joined the march toward the Pick theatre for the rally.
A notice states J W Reis will wed a California girl on Wednesday June 18. The groom’s family details and wedding plans are given with locations including Pasadena and New York City.
A county committee led by Attorney Wallers contemplates a grand banquet for 1500 returning soldiers. The event, originally set for July, may be moved to the evening before. Donations and volunteers from local churches and groups are sought to support the affair at North Jefferson Street open between Washington and North streets.
A woman was hit by a Pennsylvania freight train yesterday afternoon at the Grove Street crossing while attempting to cross the tracks. She was taken to Shenanee Valley Hospital and is reported resting as well as could be expected with a serious head injury and possible contusions.
Wounded volant hero comes home and is recovering in this city after arriving from Camp Dis. Hamilton, son of N lett G. Tiamiltoan, traveled via New York and Orlaher with Company Te MANE Servier, then sailed for Prone. An accident at Westside station injured Hams Wagney. subsequent events describe hospital care, school graduation delays, and ongoing recovery efforts.
A jury verdict finds A A Wheelock and A G Frasso guilty of extorting money in a railroad heist case. The trial featured defense by Charles Davis and Thomas Dickey against prosecutors Gearne We Leonard and Bevan. Judge Einers pending a possible new trial as defendants await bail.
A Stockholm dispatch reports about 72 thousand Russian Bolshevik prisoners captured during General Hen Ken’s offensive. Anti Bolshevik forces close on a key town, with the southern front under steady pressure as the retreat continues and thousands more are taken.
A tragedy unfolds as a 12 year old boy, Jain Hii, dies after an accident at a hospital in Eleds at night. Officials describe rescue efforts failing and the body sent to a local chapel for services. Authorities identify George Daniel Repu as the only named survivor among relatives and confirm the funeral will be held at a chapel.
Disjointed OCR summary of events for a Pittsburgh convention with references to the Wilton Penit Dovel and a supper at the Opera House. Mentions a supreme council meeting, evening programs, and a reception at the Savoy theatre area, with schedule notes and proposed guest Karen of the Praptnds.
County commissioners to accept bids for Ellwood Road work prepared by Civil Engineer T A Giles. Bids due in less than four months at the old Baltimore dealer facility. Project spans miles, including bridge work over Texter, with completion expected after a lengthy delay and March decision pending.
A garbled text fragment references a president, requests, a possible exhibit, comics, dates, and Germany with mentions of the United States. The passage is incoherent, lacking clear events, entities, or a resolvable summary.
The article records contributions to a local Milk-Lice Fund with fragmented OCR text. It lists donors and amounts, mentions supply needs, and notes coordination with community groups and the weekly news office. Strong entities include local organizations and individuals aiding relief efforts.
Fragmentary death records show Mike Sanhavi Pa and Danny Ayia with vague dates and locations. Mentions waiter Bart Williany with scattered address fragments in Shiba street and Weed Midordeh Mander area, plus references to Poeroravite and Dan Hes wie 31 in Bessemer ER. Overall details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Readable fragments depict rising European labor tensions impact on peace efforts. Leaders from major powers clash over treaty terms as Paris talks fray. U.S. figures face pressure amid strategic divisions while observers seek decisive action to avoid wider conflict.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to list multiple items or sections with scattered names and numbers. It mentions Leviathan and a sequence including first second and third places, with references to locations and various odd phrases, but lacks coherent facts or readable event details.
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