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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

6

Prohibition Campaign Pageant Sets Up District Committee

A temperance squadron will visit New Castle to lead a three day national prohibition drive. At First Baptist church a committee led by H. H. Bittles was elected to arrange meetings, with George Weingartner as secretary and Alyda Gilfillen as assistant secretary. Attendees pledged funds for preliminary work as Oliver Stewart of Chicago spoke on the six month campaign costing $22,000 across ten cities. J Frank Hanly urged voters to judge John Barleycorn at the polls, linking whiskey to crime and national decline.

New Caetlo 4 Miviig Temperance Workers First Baptist Church Ver W. Stewart Chicago J. Prank Hanty Fie! Gigna H. Bittles George T. Weingartner Alyda Gilfillen BE. N. Band Whalen J Frank Hanly Indiana Joln Barleycorn Gettysburg John Barleycorn Drew C. Weirer

Five Banks Closed Amid Depositor Panic Events

A wave of bank closures hit LaSalle Street and smaller banks as examiners and accountants rushed in. Depositors gathered at Ashland Twelfth and other banks seeking access to savings while officials pledged protection, with Calumet Bank also ordered closed after a board meeting.

Baambier Harkin Harkin LaSalle Street Lorimer Alden Hoyer Buyer Chemical Co LaSalle Street Bank aAshland-Twelfth State Bank Wlinoia State Bank Mnsey Mlinote Bank Tnsile A Ashland-Twelfth State Bank Ghetto National Salve Insurance Co I Lasalle Street Bank Alm. Johnson Life the Suriace Company Liptuk Novak

Houndly Working Trenity Wark Inert Print Shutdown

Fragmented OCR summary notes a disruption affecting Hi Joe and PNA of Aye Mines Stove and Monee community workers. The print was shut inert for several weeks, suggesting a temporary suspension or outage.

Aye

Explorers of New World Honored in Weymouth England

A monument unveiling in Weymouth England honors John Endicott and Richard Clark for the Elizabethan exploration of the Western Hemisphere. Louis A. Cook represented Weymouth Mass in the ceremony, presenting shoes from Massachusetts and other ceremonial items.

New World England Clark

Dick Long Honored in Wilkes-Barre Convention

New Castle delegates failed to fund the 1915 United Commercial Travelers convention. CumNgant Laka was chosen as host city, J.D. Long was elected grand counselor, and Percy MacNab secured the role of grand.

New Castles United Commercial Wilkes-Barre New Castle J.D. Long Percy MacNab

Hundred Boys Taught To Swim At YMCA Campaign

Officials report over 100 boys learned to swim in the YMCA annual campaign concluded today. About 1,200 boys were handled by instructors, many with no prior swimming knowledge, under Physical Instructor Greenwood and Swimming Instructor Jack Herber t. Assistants included Helmuth, Hamilton, Wolgemuth, Jones, Dickson, McConnell and Bramet as the weeklong effort covered gym time and pool instruction.

Greenwood Jack Herbert Jack Helmuth William Hamilton William Wolgemuth C.jones Dickson McConnell Bramet MG. A. i

Better Than Ten Letters From Home Travel Ad

If you plan a vacation or time away from the city for four weeks or longer, The News offers home delivery by mail to the United States or Canada. Options include monthly or shorter periods at five dollars weekly postpaid. Arrangements are at The News office and no carrier or agent is authorized to take orders. The notice warns readers that mistakes are not liable and precludes this exclusion.

United States Canada

Pigeons Relocated for Local Race Despite Weather

Members of the New Casella Pigeon Gory released birds from Terre Tlaute, Tmt, for a 400 Tolles race. The birds will be relonged tomorrow following the transfer today.

Casella Terre Tlaute

Pittsburg Store and Ranga Workers Receive Bi Monthly Pay

Employees of the Pittsburg Store and Ranga company yesterday received their bi monthly pay. The amount put into circulation was small as the men have only been working a short time.

Pittsburg Ranga Yestarday

Sunday children’s day exercises postponed at church

The article notes that planned children’s day exercises at the church will not be held Sunday evening as previously announced. The event has been postponed for a week until the church baths are ready.

Haiving Ehuirch

Edison can read four lines at once

Edison, age 67, claims he reads four lines at a time and urges teaching this method in schools. The interview notes his daily routine, reading habits, and the belief that future electricity uses will emerge from coal direct generation. He cites friends Ian Yard and John Surrongha and comments on Ford’s profit sharing.

Orangh WN. J Dane Thein Humanity Uoal Thaman Edison Mora Tio Gifficklt du Bois Heymond Heymond Tel Theen- Weined Doemet Ian Yard John Surrongha Ford

War Veterans Notice for Camp Fire Participation

War veterans are asked to send or bring in names and addresses for Camp Fire at Cascade Park. June invitees should be present if possible. One new entry is David McK Anderapa of Oluni, Pa, a veteran of the 78th Pennsylvania volunteers.

Anvil War Viltrbns Cascade Park Llet David McK Anderapa

Lost Balloon and Crew Found Near Portland

June 14 report states pilot Betty Morrison and crew Ato Morrison of the Million Population club were found this morning in the forest south of Oregon City. Return home for Balfliners and Ann Warry of Tonavenia return from a visit at Knfra and New York to the winter flight they attended the moving Pietra event.

Portland Ora Betty and Ato Morrison Balloot Millon A. Balfliners Ann Warry Tonavenia Knfra New York Ety Witter

Thalman Visit Probes Chicago High School Post

Prof J J Thalman head biology at Osk Pack High School Chicago is in the city with City Superintendent G A Dickson to inspect conditions. His findings will decide if he applies for the New Castle High School head position led by Edward Sargent.

J. J. Thalman Osk Pack High School Chicago Edward Sargent New Castle High School G. Av Dickson Mme Noo Dickson

Roosevelt Guarded From Suffragettes in Paris Luncheon

Col Roosevelt, arriving in Paris from Madrid, will attend a luncheon hosted by Sir Edward Grey with many dignitaries present. The ex president aims to sail for New York next Thursday while maps of regions surveyed during the Brazilian expedition are not yet finished.

Owen Seaman Punch John St. Lou Stracacy The Spectator Sidney Calvin British Museum Bertrand Dewson Kine George Horace Plumett Edward Grey Col. Roosevelt Col Roosevelt Paris Madrid U.S Myron T. Hertick Col. Hoosevelt New York Brazil Ambassador Page Alfredo Merry del Val Earl Grey Canada Earl Curzon of Redelston India John Sargent Henry James Philip J.roosevelt M. Hongé Texas Henry Chap‘iin George MacTrevelyan Listerian D. W. Wreshfield British Association Lee King George

Col Du Shane to Speak at Beaver Pennsylvania Event

Beaver PA hosts a commemorative program tied to Flag Day with Col. J DuShane as a keynote. Attendees include Edward King attorney and local officials. events feature a welcome address, drum corps numbers, readings, and historical notes on Fort McIntosh.

Col DU Shane Beaver, PA New Castle Col. J. §. DaShene Edward King Ir. Akens H. W. McKee de. W. E. Jackson C. P. BoShane Bridgewater Eorgs Singing of America Atttorney Lewis J Graham Lula Reno Muaste History of the Flas Tj Owens Star Spangled Baunet Carps Histori Fort Mclntosh Cora A. Parkinson Agnes Cooper Gol DuShane

Memorial and fraternal services announced in religious circles

Memorial service for Ben Hiv Memorial Den Ifur set for Sunday afternoon on Xu shanuvek avenue with Fr J. B. Clemens delivering the address and a male quartet providing music. Pythian Sisters announce their annual memorial service at P hall Sunday at 4 PM inviting friends and members. Daughters of King from Trinity church plan monthly meeting Monday at 7:30 PM in the guild room.

Ben Hiv den Ifur Xushanuvek Avenue Fr. J Clemens Mivste Pythian Sisters Trini

Mothers Circle meeting reports a court holding for two charges

The Mothers Circle of the First MM church met at Mrs. W. E. Kellys home with 24 members and one visitor, Mrs. Craig. A lunch followed a sewing fund social. A hearing set for July 19 in a case charging felonious assault and battery with intent to kill and aggravated assault and battery against Louis Kohler and Mrs. Kohlers minor son. The alleged altercation stemmed from a fight between Kohler and Presser children.

W. EK. Kelly Tia Youngstown Road W. O. Mayberry Maurice Preseer Moravia Street Craig Aic German J. Lea Coopers Office Gertrude Kohler Koller Presser Dtra Koblar

Suffrage Endorsed by National Federation Convention

Chicago June 1 The 12th bi national convention of the Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution endorsing women’s suffrage after a brief debate. The measure was presented before the commission during today’s session as the convention opened.

Chicago Nea Sosalan

Pheasant Gathering at Croton Avenue M B Church

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Croton Avenue M B Church hosted the Queen Esther Circle with a business meeting and an engaging program. Miss Anna Gurlet sang, Mrs Charles Mayberry read, and Mrs GH Witters spoke, followed by a pink and white dining room for 40 and a closing foxology.

Women's Home Missionary Society Croton Avenue M. B. Church Royaliy Esther Stele Mies Anna Gurlet Charles Mayberry GH Wittens

ROKCAMP TO VISIT INTERIOR AFTER WEST JOURNEY

Joseph Rokcamp plans a lengthy stay in Salt Lake City to oversee the interior matters of his affairs. He will then travel to Denver and Colorado Springs for additional engagements before returning.

Joseph Rokcamp Longavens Salt Lake City Diaiver Colorado ‘Springs Intereet

Deaths of the Day Thomas G Anderson in Butler area

Death notice records the death of Thomas C Anderson of Butler at 1 p.m. Thursday after a brief illness. A longtime Standard plate glass worker and later Standard Steel Car employee, he leaves a mother, widow, eight children, several siblings and two sisters. Funeral services are planned at the Church of God.

Thomas G. Anderson Lookout Avenue Thomas C. Anderson Butler Times Scrubgrass Venanigo County William G Marsha Anderson Standard Plate Glass Works Ag Standard Steel Car Company Anderson Church of God Ste Bfothers John Indiana Finley Venangoi County W. J. Findley Brésden Moses

Morning alarms fire small blaze at Liberty and Montgomery

Two fire alarms reported in morning, one at the Wettch homestead on Liberty in Montgomery. A small fire occurred in a yard near Look Aird, with slight damage. The Mimonivgtown secretaries noted events as boxes 78 and 82 reported alarms. Zoe Hayes is engaged as noted in Y. W. G. A. notes.

Zoe Haye Otlicenn Norning Ona Ty Jono Elf Wettch Liberty Montgomery

Personal News Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Miss Lila Morton of South New Castle borough has returned home after wintering with an aunt in City. A C Snyder came back from Pittsburgh after two weeks promoting the Pennsylvania nes project. Mrs Charles Criss and Jean Criss of Pittsburgh visit Mr and Mrs Harry Fankhauser of Wheeling, and Mr and Mrs H O Fankhauser of Ford Terrace conclude plans with them.

Lila Morton South Newcastle of City A. C. Snyder Pittsburg R. T Charles Criss Jean Harry Fankhauser Wheeling W. Way Aid H. O. Fankhauser Caw Ford Terrace

Marquage Tlonneses Resale In City

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and places. The readable items reference a resale in a city with mentions of individuals and entities including Daniel Franch and Irene Ingham. Further details are unreadable.

Marquage Tlonnses T. Kirkewooit Resale Daniel Franch Wood Ingham Wood City

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J. Barleycorn Gov. Hanly Dick Long X. MO Thalman New Castle News J. W. Holloway Company Feeo New Castle Dry Goods Co Federation West Haat and North Sts Muoagie E. North Street Unicon Bell
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