Whirlwind finish closes campaign in Liberty loan drive
New York banks and corporations pour funds into Liberty loan as Morgan & Co and U S Steel lead with large bond subscriptions. U S Steel declares an extra dividend to convert profits into war bonds and the public learns small investors also contribute, while Boy Scouts canvass house to house for subscriptions amid optimism on total collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Europe
Iles
United States
J. . Morgan & Co
U. S. Steel Co
Betheletium Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel Corporation
Float National Bank
Whch
Liberty
United States Sicol Corporation
Steel Corporation
B. H. Gary
Salle
Liberty Loan
Bar Scouts
Boy Scouts
Fine Lecture By Rev. Foulke
Rev R L Foulke of Erle spoke at Croton Avenue M E church on Monday evening with a large attentive audience. The subject Give Jack a Chance drew steady interest and the proceeds benefited the Croton Avenue Sunday school treasury. Foulke, a large man with a powerful voice, was a valued platform presence and drew all who heard him. He visited his mother Wes C W Foulke of Doyle avenue before leaving for Erle Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Foulke
Erle, Garal
Croton Avenue
M. E
Jack
Croton Ave
Nue
Wes. C. W. Foulke
Doyles Avenue
Erle
Lindner's Orchestra at Rescue Mission Service
Prof. Chas. G. Lindner and the orchestra of the First Christian Church performed at the City Rescue Mission on Thursday evening. Supt. T. Berquist announced the event as an unusually interesting meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. G Lindner
First Christian Church of the Present
Lane
City
Supt
T. Berquist
Winter Coal Shopping Early Warns Consumers
A fragmented weather and market note suggests coal buyers should plan ahead as winter approaches while prices and supply expectations remain uncertain. The piece hints at tight market conditions and limited dealer incentives compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siwuid
Government to Control Paper Mills in Crude War Measure
The commission urges government operation of newsprint to curb price abuses. It cites failed arbitration, indictments of four manufacturers, and predicts lower costs and steadier supply if government runs mills, with England cited as a model. The plan aims to keep press access and public information intact during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cho
Canada
Isenate
Enomisston
Fedeal Grand
New York
Department of Justice
Washington
Commission
Tha Commission
England
Tha Trade Commission
Bequana French Troop Ship Sunk by U Boat
Paris June 18 reports say the French steamship Bequana carrying Senegalese troops was torpedoed in the Atlantic by a German submarine and sank with about 190 lives lost. The vessel, dating from 1898 for the South Atlantic Navigation Co., carried 500 Senegalese and was used by the French government. origin listed as Wor ean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
South Atlantic Navigation Co
Woreaun
Sutton Held for Court Term on Desertion Charge
Charles Sutton faced Alderman Mant for desertion involving his wife and three minor children. He was held for the September term with bail set, after his arrest in East Lady by Constable Morrow on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sutton
Mant
Tis Fe
Jact
Sutton
Morrow
Ela
Government Control Of Roads Predicted
Luther Wailer of Phthenco in Washington, chief counsel for the National Shutter conference, predicts government control of roads. The hearings committee for the territory service commission plans to probe railroad requests and possible government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Wailer
Phtenco
Washitgton
Ateretory
Semnorce Commission
Teen Found Guilty in Violent Court Case
A teenager was found guilty today in a court session after a quarrel led to biting injuries on Johnston and Wennet. The defense was represented by Clyde V. Alley and WW A Wilkison prosecuted the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raat
Pighe Vara
Anid Baltees
Ward Johnston
Charlie Kennel
Anezik
Johnston
Wennet
Walwin
Laren Pepe
Clyde V. Alley
WW. A. Wilkison
Bakers Stop Return Bread Urged as Economy Measure
Government backed plan to end the practice of returning unsold bread from bakers to grocers on June 1 as a cost saving. Commercial Economy Board reports four percent of bread is returned, with one third used for animal feed. If stopped, waste of labor and food would decline and prices may stay stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellylos
National Defense
Ariver
United States
Council of National Yoienne
Citywide Smallpox Panic Forces Vaccinations and Evacuations
Health officials and police prep for vaccination of key personnel after a prisoner diagnosed with smallpox led to city and county actions. Prisoners discharged or moved to prevent spread. thorough decontamination underway at county jail and municipal posts as authorities coordinate to contain potential transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Te Wag
Isil Toa la
Alth
New Castre
Tag County
Guardia named at Lawrence Savings and Trust
Guardian appointed for child of Mary Mal Teagkolf, deceased, by Dundee Emery, in Lawrence. Court order names guardian and outlines duties and locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardias
Lawrence Savings and ‘Trust
Tathian
Lawrence
Ciziar
Mary Mal Teagkolf
Dundee
Emery
Tay
Fragmentary news item from a damaged page
A garbled report mentions Leiden Vpinhins and Mrs. Fred Waxanter in Denver Avenue, with references to a hospital in the Rhenanga Valley and a medical treatment. The text is severely corrupted, obscuring clear names, events, and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Waxanter
Denver Ave
Rhenanga Valley Hospital
Johnson to Face Arson Charge in Local Trial
George Jolson, a prominent superintendent of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad, was arrested for arson. The trial, held at Trinity Episcopal church guildrooms, will feature Attorney Thomas W. Dickey and Judge Harry K. Gregory. Prosecution aims to convict. defense may argue for road improvements as motive. Admission is charged for the public mock trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jolson
Bufftaio
Rochester
Pittsburg
Ure
Trinity Eulocopal Church
Couch
Ufvers
Vrenee County
Harry K. Gregory
Dudge
Thomas W. Dickey
Pearsam
J. S. Farr
Inet Farm
Says Her Husband Would Not Work Divorce Granted
Jennie Cantorowits won a divorce from Harry Cantorowicz in a morning hearing before Judge Pmery. They married October 2, 1916, and had four children. She alleged he loafed at the store, smoked, refused labor, stole $99 to spend in New York, and struck her on several occasions while she ran the household and a South Mill Street dry goods store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Cantorowits
Harry Cantorowicz
Pmery
Cantorowitz
Cantorowits
South Mill Street
Attack Billboards On Country Roads
Committes representing Mahon ing County Improvement association and allied groups met country officials to remove billboards from county roads. They obtained consent from county commissioners and highway superintendent and plan persuasion first, then legal action if needed, citing danger to scenery and sightlines at intersections. Local figures include James My Afe Kay and I. P. Huxley. the effort targets roadside advertising across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uldiet
Vei Niles
Phantigg Treea
Alirubheey
Wabash College Enters Two Wars in Early Times
Wabash College shows early wartime mobilization with most seniors entering service. Nine students yet to join await assignment, while a few remain in college. Mrs. William Dewberry of West Washington travels by air as a novel detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Dewberry
West Washington
Demand Grows for Restrictions on Veal and Calf Slaughter
A Palm Journal republished plea argues that high prices and meat shortages threaten cattle, hogs, and sheep. It urges Congress to ban slaughter of underage stock, reduce veal and calf slaughter, and have farmers halt selling heifers cows and pullets to avert a national meat shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Journal, Armour and Company
Chicago
Mwinois
Hatrata
Gouverneur
Watertown
N. Y
Solk
Fara
Congress
Fine Banquet Promised For School Alumni Event
On the evening of Thursday, June Y1, at 6 45, the annual alumni banquet will be held in the high school building. Invitations went out today as interest runs high and the affair is expected to surpass prior years. The program includes an orchestra for the evening, with a comedy sketch and several musical numbers. The senior class, TH in number, will be the guests of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigges
Upial
Winder
Wil Ke
Severid R Musical Mactibers
Pittsburg Company Buys Oil City Plant
Pittsburg Filter Manufacturing buys Riverside Engine and Machine Company plant in Oil City. Over 100 workers stay on. plant names and operations to continue under Pittsburg, with expansion including new machinery and buildings. Riverside management retained. engineering and sales departments moved to City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Company
Oil City
OU. City
Riverside Thgine and Machine Company
James
Pittsburg Filter Manufacturing Company
Sll Ba
Wevare
UW City
General
Pittsburg
Southside Red Cross Meeting Held for Reports
A Southside Red Cross meeting is planned for next week in the afternoon at 3 o clock. It is expected complete reports will be shown, including war pictures from the allied war effort as part of the program.
Hazel Dell W. C. T. U. Meeting Notice
Hazel Dell WCTU agrees to hold a meeting Thursday morning in June at the home of Mrs. Lish, First Street, Fourth Ward. All members urged to attend. attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Jinaba
Arrahir
Menines
Conway Named To Head Big School In Ambridge
Prof. L. H. Conway of New Wilmington who has taught at Ute Sewickley High School for years has been elected head of the high school at Ambridge Pennsylvania. The Ambridge school with over 400 pupils moves to a fine new building. The principalship contest includes a sizable salary raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Conway
New Wilmington
Ute Sewickley Mgh
Leo Yourk
Aweldge
Ambridge
Deaths of the Day irs Albert Mains and kin
A series of death notices from the area lists Albert Mains widow Agnes N Mains age 52 dies at home 171 Eighth venue. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Joseph Moll Mrs Rose Moll and David Hallstone with funeral details and cemetery plans. Emil LeRoy Van Horn aged 20 died from spinal meningitis at 1308 Delaware Ave. Mary Winder aged 68 died in Plaingrove township with multiple survivors noted. Jann Dickson Barnett wife of A W Barnett died at Mercer hospital and arrangements for transport. Niekam formerly of the city died at Parkhurstburg Wy Va with services and interment planned. Mrs Harrah wife of William Harrah died with services in Pittsburg and final resting place at Fol Oaks cemetery.
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Irs
Albert Mains
Agnes N. Mains
Beaver Malls
Mans
Lawrence County
First Christian Church
George
Cenhour
Frank Mains
Minton Church
Joseph Moll
Rose Moll
Hannan
David Hallstone
Avid Hallstone
Pittsburg
Melrose Avenue
Northside
Emil LeRoy van Horn
Emil LeRoy Vortora
Anna D. Yan Horn
Delaware Avenue
Mia
Ann D. van Horn
Walter A
George H. van Horn
Flint
Mich
Minnie §. Skidmore
Witsburg
Marietta
W.W. Saifé
Oak Park
Mary Winer
Mary Winder
Benjamin Winder
Plaingrove Township
Mt. Pleasant
Mira. We. Barnett
Jann Dickson Barnett
A. W. Barnett
Mercer Hospital
Tickton
Aira. Osgood
C. C. Dickson
Fler
Moria
Eadwant Nirkuml
Kibtari’ Niekam
Eil
Parkursturg
Wy Va
Tolocs
Lewis Niekin
Pennsylvania
Greenheadt
U S Cavalry Routed Mexicans at Ysleta Ford
A night clash at Ysleta ford between a Mexican force and U S Eighth Cavalry patrol left several Mexicans killed. The Americans suffered no losses and reinforced units from Vado and the 64th Infantry joined to deter further incursions. Bell ordered a full investigation of the border attack and subsequent disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Newa Survice
Ysleta
Tex
Eighth Cavalry
U.S. A
Ysleta Ford
George Bell, Jr
McDade
Yuleta
Rio Grande
U. S
Mexico
Bell
HI Vaso
64Th United States Infantry
Cenecuy
Man Admitting Frozen Feet Reason For Avoiding Fighting
Youngstown dispatch reports men seeking military exemption cite frozen feet as a cause. A local youth registered and claimed frozen feet would disable him from service. officials will investigate to distinguish true disability from mere cold feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Tana
Knights of Pythias Will Confer Degrees in New Castle
Knights of Pythias lodge No 160 at New Castle will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at 3 o clock in the lodge room. Important business includes conferring the esquire degree on a class of candidates. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
K. of
P. Wll
Iskeplaca
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Rev
Foulke
Lindner
Mahem
Contlanea
Mumcheelt Geilty
Michal
Comeravatad Agsanth
Hattery
Hearne Smith
Core
Leiden
Johnson
Trinity Churchs
Mey Obuin Onier Pron
Wabash College
Ind
Wien
Lincoln
Southside Red Cross Meeting
Hazel Dell W. CT. U
Conway
New Wilstington
Ugh School
Midridge
Harrah Burted
Lavaly A. Warrah
Willian Harrah
Daushster
Mary Thompson
South Walnut Street
Alt O
Tatherall
Harrah
Sth
H. H. Darmuon
Vine Ceneihy
Fale Oaks Cemetery
U.S. Cavalry
U.S
W.F. Dufford & CO
East
Washington St
M. J. Dufford & CO
East Washington
Union Phone
Bellans
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