Flying squadron to visit New Castle for prohibition drive
A three day anti alcohol campaign in New Castle, led by a flying squadron of temperance workers, elected a committee with B E Bittles as chair and George T. Weingartner as secretary. Oliver W. Stewart and J Frank Hanly spoke urging national prohibition, stressing costs of the six month drive and its broad social aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
First Baptist Church
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
B. E. Bittles
George T. Weingartner
Clyde Gilfillan
RE. N. Baer
Miss Walker
May Walker
Pulaski
W. W. Bniff
Robert Little
Beea
H. J. Whalen
Stewart
Whalen
John Barleycorn
Gettysburg
H. C. Weaver
Five Banks Now Closed Amid Bank Crisis Shocks
Examiner Harkin led additional examiners and accountants as five banks faced closure amid a sweeping crisis. Crowds gathered outside LaSalle Street and other banks while talks of court receiverships and possible criminal actions floated. Depositors demanded access as insurers and bond protections shielded some institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harkin
LaSalle Street
Lorimer Bank
Alden S. Boyer
Boyer Chemical Co
LaSalle Street Bank
Ashland-Twelfth State Bank
Illinois State Bank
Illlinois Bank
National Life Insurance Co
Aetna Accident & Liability Co
A. M. Johnson
Life Insurance Company
Liability Companise
Calumet Bank
Charles W. Novak
Novak
LaSalle Street Trust Savings Bank
Calumet Institution
Pittsburg Stove Plant Reopens With Three-Day Week
Foundry operations resume at the Pittsburg Stove and Company plant with a three day workweek after a several week shutdown. The move marks a restart in production and employment levels at the local facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Stove and ¢ Company
Explorers of New World honored in Weymouth England
A statue unveiling memorializes John Endicott and Richard Clark at Weymouth England. Louis A. Cook of Weymouth Mass attended the ceremony as representative and brought shoes for the mayor and family. One pair was meant for the girl who fitted them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
England
Clark
Endicott
Weymouth
Joseph Chamberlain
Louis A. Cook
Mass
John Endicott
Richard Clark
Western Hemisphere
Newfoundland
New England
Massachusetts
Cook
Dick Long is Honored by Local Delegates
New Castle failed to land the 1915 United Commercial Travelers convention as Conneaut Lake won the bid after a strenuous effort. J. D. Long was elected grand counselor and Percy MacNab grand sentinel, both from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
United Commercial Travelers
Wilkes-barre
Conneaut Lake
J. D. Long
Percy MacNab
Hundred Boys Taught To Swim
Officials report the Y M C A swim campaign trained over 100 boys this week and taught more than 1,200 total participants. Physical Instructor Greenwood and Swimming Instructor Jack Herbert led the effort with aides Helmuth Hamilton Wolgemuth Jones Dickson McConnell Kramer. Beginning Monday the summer schedule reduces gym time to half and doubles pool time to thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Jack Herbert
Jack Helmuth
William Hamilton
William Wolgemuth
Jones
D. Dickson
Hay McConnell
C. Kramer
Better Than Ten Letters From Home
If you plan a vacation or will be away from the city for a week or more, arrange to have The News mailed daily. Subscriptions by mail to any U S or Canada address are 25 cents per month. Shorter periods are 11 cents per week postpaid. Orders must be made at The News office to avoid delivery mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
LLC
Pigeons From New Castle Shipped to Terre Haute for Release
Homing pigeons owned by members of the New Castle Pigeon Society were sent today to Terre Haute Indiana where they will be released tomorrow. The race covers a distance of 400 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Pigeon Society
Terre Haute
Ind
Pay Disbursement Notes Short-Term Pittsburg Store Workers
An employee payroll from the Pittsburg Store and Range Company indicates bi monthly wages paid yesterday. The cash circulated was small due to workers’ brief tenure and limited working period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Children’s Day Exercises Postponed at Emmanuel Baptist
The Emmanuel Baptist church postpones Children’s Day exercises from Sunday evening to one week later due to awaiting use of the church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Baptist Church
The
First Baptist Church
Edison Says Direct Coal Electricity May Forge New Era
Edison predicts future medical uses for electricity and a direct coal powered source without steam boilers. He notes his reading habit of four lines at once and cites Henry Ford and John Burroughs as close friends while praising Ford's profit sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
du Bois Reymond
Reymond
Henry Ford
John Burroughs
Ford
War veterans urged to join Cascade Park campfire list
Civil war veterans not in the published list must submit their names and addresses for participation in the Cascade Park campfire on June 17. David McK Anderson of Volant Pa joined the list, having served in the 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thry
Cascade Park
David McK. Anderson
Volant
78Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Wilmington Township
Lost Balloon and Crew Found Near Portland
Pilot Berry and Aide Morrison of the Million Population balloon were found this morning in the forest south of Oregon City after the craft went missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Pilot Berry
Aide Morrison
The
Balloon Million Population Club
Oregon City
Return Home A and Son After Elmira Trip
Baltimore and son Harry of Long avenue have returned from a visit at Elmira and New York. In New York they attended the convention of the Moving Picture Theatre proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Baltimore
Harry
Long Avenue
Elmira
New York City
The
Moving Picture Theatre Proprietors
Thalman Visits City As Prospective New Castle Head
Prof J L Thalman head of biology Oak Park high Chicago is in the city to inspect New Castle high school. City Superintendent G A Dickson reports Thalman will decide this day whether to apply for the head position after meetings with school officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Thalman
Oak Park High School
Chicago
Ill
Edward Sargent
New Castle High School
G. A. Dickson
Dickson
Col Roosevelt Guarded by Suffragists in Paris Luncheon
Col Roosevelt arrives in Paris from Madrid and attends a luncheon in his honor hosted by British figures including Sir Edward Grey. Attendees include Am bassador Page and Myron Herrick, with plans to sail to New York next Thursday and possible meeting with King George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Seaman
Punch
John St. Lee Strachey
The
Spectator
Sidney Colvin
British Museum
Bertrand Dawson
King George
Horace Plumett
Edward Grey
Col. Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Paris
Madrid
U. S
Myron T. Herrick
New York
Roosevelt
Brazil
Ambassador Page
Alfredo Merry del Val
Earl Grey
Canada
Earl Curzon of
Redelston
India
John Sargent
Henry James
Philip J. Roosevelt
E. M. House
Col Du Shane Speaks at Beaver Pennsylvania Event
Col Du Shane voices remarks at Beaver Pennsylvania gathering linked to Flag Day. Attendees include Col J S Du Shane Edward King and local officials as plans to memorialize the fort site proceed. The program features addresses readings and musical selections led by the Drum Corps and local speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. DU Shane
Beaver, PA
Moravia Barber Held For Court On Two Charges
Maurice Presser a Moravia street barber was held for court on two serious charges after a hearing with Alderman J Lee Coopers office. Bail set at 1500 dollars. Accused by Mrs Gertrude Kohler and by Joseph Levine acting for Kohler's minor son Louis. Alleged fight began between Kohler and Presser children. Kohler says Presser struck her with iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Presser
Moravia Street
J. Lee
Kohler
Presser
Suffrage Endorsed by General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago June 18 The 12th biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution endorsing women suffrage after debate and placing it before the resolutions committee at today's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Resolutions Committee
Free Portrait Offer to Enlarge Loved Ones Image
A promotional notice invites readers to have a cherished photo enlarged into a grand portrait at no cost. The offer emphasizes a high quality result and encourages submitting a favorite image for processing.
Ben Hur Memorial Plans Services on Neshannon Ave
Ben Hur Memorial will hold memorial services in their hall on Neshannock avenue Sunday at 3 PM. Dr J H Clemens will give the address and a male quartet will provide music. All friends of the order are invited and a full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Neshannock Avenue
Order
J. H. Clemens
Pythian Sisters to Hold Memorial Service at Hall
The Pythian Sisters will hold their annual memorial service at the K of P hall Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The friends and members of the order are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Daughters of King Plan Monthly Meeting at Trinity Church
The Daughters of King of Trinity Church will hold their monthly business meeting Monday evening at 7 30 in the guild room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of King
Trinity Church
Mothers Circle Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Kelly Home
The Mothers Circle of the First M. E. church met at Mrs. W. E. Kelly's home on Youngstown road for sewing and social hours. Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. W. O. Mayberry served lunch. Twenty four members attended with one visitor Mrs. Craig. The next meeting will be the annual picnic on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
W. E. Kelly
Youngstown Road
W. O. Mayberry
Craig
Queen Esther circle entertains Croton Avenue church
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Croton Avenue MBE church hosted the Queen Esther circle in the church parlors Friday evening. After a business meeting, Miss Anna Burlet sang, Mrs. Charles Mayberry read, and Mrs. G. H. Williams spoke to the Queen Esther girls. Guests then enjoyed a pink and white decorated dining room with covers for 40, departing after singing the doxology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Missionary Society of
Croton Avenue
Anna Burlet
Charles Mayberry
G. H. Williams
Leaves for West Across Salt Lake City and Denver
Joseph Roscamp of Long Avenue leaves for Salt Lake City to attend his father’s interests for several weeks. He plans to visit Denver and Colorado Springs and other points of interest on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Roscamp
Long Avenue
Salt Lake City
Denver
Colorado ‘Springs
Deaths of the Day Thomas C Anderson
Thomas C Anderson died at his home 214 Lookout avenue after a short pneumonia illness. He was 25 years a Butler resident, former carpenter at Standard plate glass works and later with Standard Steel Car. Survived by mother widow eight children six brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM in Church of God Institute Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Avenue
Thomas C. Anderson
Butler Times
Scrubgrass
Venango County
William C
Martha Anderson
Standard Plate Glass Works
Standard Steel Car Company
Anderson
Church of God
Woodmen of the World
John
Indiana
Findley
W. J
Breaden
Moses
Smiley
Butler
Elizabeth Wolford
New Castle
Morning Alarms Sounded for Two Small Fires
Two fire alarms were turned in this morning from boxes 78 and 52. A small fire at the Wettich homestead on Liberty and Montgomery streets caused slight damage due to a stopped grate. A second minor yard fire also produced very little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Wettich
Liberty and
Montgomery Streets
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Travel and Visits
Miss Lila Morton of South New Castle returned home from a winter stay with an aunt in Oil City. A. C. Snyder came back from Pittsburg after two weeks promoting the B of R T on Pennsylvania lines. Mrs. Charles Criss and daughter Jean of Pittsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fankhauser of Wheeling, W. Va., visited Mr. and Mrs. EH. O. Fankhauser of Crafford terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Morton
South New Castle
Oil City
A. C. Snyder
Pittsburg
R. T
Pennsylvania
Charles Criss
Jean
Harry Fankhauser
Wheeling
W. Va
EH. O. Fankhauser
Craffford Terrace
Y W C A Names Zoe Hays as Summer Office Assistant
Miss Zoe Hays has been engaged by the Y W C A to serve as office assistant during the summer while members enjoy their unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Hays
Eee
Local Obituary Notices From New Castle and Ellwood
Wm. T. Kirkwood and Bessie Lewis are listed with New Castle presence. Daniel French is connected to Ellwood, while CH Irene Ingham is linked to Ellwood. a cat also appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Kirkwood
New Castle
Bessie Lewis
Daniel French
Ellwood CH
Irene Ingham
Ellwood
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Gov
Tist Church
Dick Long
Castle
Thalman
Man
J. 8. DuShane
Edward King
C. H. Akens
H. W. McKee
W. E. Jackson
C. P. DuShane
Federation
New Castle News
J. W. Holloway Company
New Castle Dry Goods Co
King
Mothers’ Circle
East and
North Sts
North Street
Automobile Service
Union Phone
Bell Phone
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