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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

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Army seeks 70,000 new recruits for regular army

Plans outlined by the War Department call for 70 000 single men aged 18 to 40 to join the regular army by June 30 with 45 000 to form infantry and field artillery regiments 24 000 to be kept in reserve County recruiting efforts in Lawrence and Pittsburg districts aim to reach war strength before deadlines Three Ellwood City men Paul Civa Omdrick Wasa and Frank Minell joined field artillery and John Welf and Chester Bizzaro are enlisting locally Enlistments are open at the local headquarters for infantry field artillery and the medical department

War Department Ephraim Meredith Ned Dune Engineering Signal Corps Lawrence County Pittsburg Ellwood City Field Artillery Paul Civa Omdrick Wasa Frank Minell John Welff Croton Avenas Chester Bizzaro

Plan Home Day At New Bedford

Special meeting of New Bedford Civic league members set for Thursday evening June 21 in the town hall. President Charles Lindmer leads plans for Fourth of July Home Stay, repeating last year’s successful celebration with Rev WooOM, French and Rev ft AL Paul named to committees. John A. Mar Bostran of the Penn t Ftale Grangers to give an address.

Tas New Bedford League Eost John A. Mar Bostran Penn T Ftale Grangers

May Expansion Of Canada Loans

A government statement reports a substantial increase in Canada loan commitments for April, following a March rise. The current loan totals reach historical wartime highs, with April’s expansion totaling about 927 million and March’s rise around 4.5 million. The year’s loan level remains significantly above the prewar month.

Canada Inanada Nh Canada Sess Noc Espn

Welsh Day Committee Meeting Notice

The Welsh Day committee will meet at Emmanuel Wantist Church Sunday at 2.40 PM. All committee members are invited and urged to attend.

Emmanuel Wantist

Red Cross warns against unauthorized chain letters

June 11 notice from Eliot Wadsworth Acting Chairman cautions readers about endless chain letters seeking donations. The Red Cross has not authorized such fund raising and rejects all chains as unsupported by National Headquarters.

Lot AY Chariters Red Crogn Red Cross Eliot Wadsworth Acthg

Hog Raising Is Boosted In Washington Township

Farmers in Washington township anticipate a June 19 hog exhibition at the Jordan stock farm after news of importing pure bred Duroc hogs. Local interest grows with Sheffield County and Lancaster County stock leaders including Lieutenant Governor Frank McClain and Secretary of Agriculture Charles Patton slated to speak.

Washington Township Tey Charles Jordan Stev. Jordan Tls Frank Jl. McClain Lancaster County Aller Staakers Charles E. Patton Tomhave Antural Hueberdry B.S. Bayard National Stockman and Farmer Thebine

Farm workers camp planned for war effort

Orange public safety committee and Pulaski pair trustees discuss a self supporting farm workers camp to aid wartime needs. A tentative plan sets ten hours of work with boarding at 1604 dollars, while aims to involve more groups and present to the board of trade and Rotary next week.

Wublix Safety Committee Orange Public Safety Pulaski Pair Association Ken C. Trayes Press Buchanan Harry Rowland Carliston Prederick Taylor Pulaski Dowel Geely New Wilmington Public Safety Commisser G. A. Dickson Public W. Ke. Aiken A.P. Brown Charles H. Young State ‘Committee Kennedy Hoard of Trade Board of Trade Rotary Wiil

Anarchists Must Leave in New York Draft Crisis

Federal authorities prepare a nationwide drive against anarchists and conscientious objectors. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman are among those arrested in the raid on the headquarters of an anarchist paper. Deportation looms for aliens and naturalized citizens, with arrests for those named in seized records. Meetings will be suppressed and speakers condemning the government face prosecution.

New York Inna Mathar: Marth Emma Godauw Alexander Berkman Rpade Nerkiman Goldman Noth United States

Baccalaureate Sermon Opens New Castle High School Commencement

Rev W W Sniff of the First Christian church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to New Castle high school graduates Sunday evening with special music by the high school quartet. The 98 graduates will receive diplomas Wednesday evening with 12 commercial course certificates. tickets required for seats and class night program Monday.

New Castle High School W. W. Sniff First Christan Church Sniff Ceinwin Lewis Carolyn Duford Dorothy Stahl Madeline Nail Roy Uschr

Visit Soldiers At Fort Niagara Camp Returns

Clark James Lamures and George Lamures, brothers, return from Fort Niagara with word of 2,800 in the area. The group reports safety after a trip and notes visitors were welcomed at the fort and surrounding camps.

Ft. Niagara Clark James Lamures Brovher George Lamures Fort Sycarni Washington Tis Wintanens

Y W C A Notes on Exams and Written Work

Fragmentary notes describe written examinations and exercises at the YW C A. Mentions Priday evening events, seven eight assessments, and various parts of the course. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Campbell Aszitell Tuimbar

Costs Are Placed On The Prosecutor

Constable Woo Gralam af Mae was found not guilty on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license. The costs were placed on Special Officer Wil Micards, prosecutor in the case. Witnesses testified Graham had been notified of a hat of eyps tos wet EYMsvile and warned to leave, but an automobile bill stemmed from the incident.

Woo. Gralam Af’ Mae Seart Mator Maren Wil Micards Con- Mac Graham Speria Hiwartds Graham Careons Une Marine

Reprimand Triggers Disappearance of Local Girl

Police report that 13 year old Mary Mareme left her home after a reprimand from her parent over pulling grass to feed a rabbit. No further details or sightings have been received.

Tewis Mareme Tiamilton P Mary Janelehline Mareowe

Colored Man That Shoe Sure Fit Him

Report from New Castle describes an interurban ride where a joke about a Black passenger led to a confrontation. Police say one man fled, another, a Youngstown resident named Hurke, was cited, and a colored man received a $10 fine while the other was released after inquiry.

New Castle Brown Youngstown Washington Street I Hurke Polles

Farewell For J. L. Thalman At New Cusbie High

The students of New Cusbie High bid farewell to Principal J L Thalman as he leaves at term end. Hundreds attended a senior planned party in his honor with dancing and lunch in the cafeteria. Miss Helen Flynn presented a leather traveling bag from the student body, and Thalman thanked them for the school spirit and cooperation that raised the school’s standard.

Lie Everal J. L. Thalman Amond Thalman Helen Flynn Bettween Cusbie High School

Arrested After Year Of Liberty

Police arrest Frank Rouse on a fugitive from justice charge for leaving a sentence unfinished. Authorities had hunted him since his escape and were ordered to arrest all men who abandon road work before completing sentences.

Frank Rouse Rouse

Free Art Gallery for Youngstown Announced

Joseph Butler Jr a stealmaker announced plans for a new art gallery to cost 250000 dollars. Ty will be of marble and will house paintings owned by local men. Admission will be free.

Youngstown Ohio Joseph (. Butler, Jr

Case Should Have Been Civil Action McCartney Larceny Verdict

The case of the commonwealth against E F McCartney charged with larceny by haitce ended with a not guilty verdict. It was found the matter was brought in the wrong court and should have been a civil action.

The Commonwealth E. F. McCartney Haitce J. J. Miller

Not Guilty Verdict In Webern Case Costs Paid By Prosecution

The Commonwealth against Stephen and Bernard Webern, charged with larceny, resulted in a verdict of not guilty. Costs were charged to Charles Walking, the prosecutor in the case.

The Commonwealth Stephen Bernard Webern Charles Walking

John Russell Enlists in the Marines

John Russell, son of JP Russell of McCassin, enlisted in the Marine Corps in Cleveland, Ohio. He was sent to Atlanta, Georgia, passed the training at West and is now in training at Port Royal, South Carolina. Firemen reported a false alarm and a smoking condition but no damage occurred.

Worl John Russel JP Russell McCassin Marine Corps Cleveland Ohio Fie Watlanta Port Royal South Carolina

Self-inflicted Musket Death Shocks Family In East Washington

Frank Leyde of 426 East Washington street died early this morning from a gunshot wound believed self inflicted. His son in law J P Lamtelle found him in the back yard, the weapon a musket with a cravat trigger, the act prompted by illness and despair. Leyde, a well known wagon vender, leaves a wife three children and several relatives. Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm from his home with Rev A J Randies of the Second P church officiating.

Frank TS Leyde East Washington Street Elis Judy J.P. Lamtelle Mercer Washington Streets Lfe East Side Joseph Ann. Mary J. F. Lamisile Margaret Smith Joseph Leyde Sharon Marriag Mintie Rowan Tessieman Los Angeles Cal

District Liberty Bond Subscriptions Rise Across Regions

Nearly every district shows a large lead in Liberty Bond subscriptions with Chicago reporting $162 million and surrounding areas adding $24 million. Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio contribute further totals as the national figure nears $2.0 billion.

Dianapolis Chicago Federal Reserve District Indiana Michigag Wislonia

Borrow Fair Buildings Invasion For Camps At Pulaski Fair

A delegation led by Will Aiken secretary of the public safety committee and others visited Pulaski to seek use of fair grounds buildings as camps for farm laborers. Officials granted the request with details to be set by the public safety committee and the board of trade Minute Men.

Will Aiken Public Safety Rown Charles H. Young State Committee George A. Dickson William Kennedy Trade Pulaski

Cabbage Plants On The Way To Town

The board of trade reports about 190000 cabbage plants are en route to town. Recipients who paid and hold coupons should present tokens at the board of trade office to receive plants. Watch The News for arrival information.

Tahal a TOO BAN. You Say Mover Doped with a Young Mat

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a cyclone encounter and a woman carried away with someone named Win. The readable portion references a Florida area and a character named Orion, but the context is incomplete and the meaning is unclear. No clear event, date, or organized facts are discernible.

Win Plorida Orion

Deaths of the Day Mir Gilags and neighbors

The notice lists multiple obituaries: Elwer Glass of 815 Lathron Street died Friday at 3 pm. Wilbur Kirkwood, 10-year-old son of Ephraim Kirkwood, died Friday. Frank Gibson, Civil War veteran, died at his Mercer county home after months of illness. Mrs Elza Darza Wilkins, longtime city resident, died Saturday at her daughter’s home. Funeral details and interments are noted for each, with family survivors and service times.

Whlbur Kirkwood Wilbur Kirkwood Ephraim Kirkwood Weaver Street Thug Slaters Mank Gibson Frank Gibgan Hust Lackawannock Township Mercer County New Wilmington Pennsylvania Cibmulenta Morehead Perrott Jane George Drenning Mercer Elza Darza Eliza Buzan Joh Wilkins Oak Avenua Cornwall Peter and Merlaly Willoughby Suga Laying Mra Wilking Epworth M.F. Church Ton Wilkins Oak Avenne Louisa Ramsey McDonald, Va Eliza Shuenback Clairton Cora M. Ze Youngstown Louisa Shoenback

Seniors Are In Evidence During Senior Day

Friday was Senior day at the high school with the 1a class guiding chapel exercises and a mini parade through the building. Seniors in class colors occupied the front seats as Kenneth Miller introduced Miss Hessle Rosenblum who advised the freshmen, Edith Emery outlined the sophomores path, William Horner spoke to juniors, and Edward Vanderift praised the faculty as instructors sang a new class song before a parade and class yells filled the structure.

Auditor- Wing Kenneth Miller Clngs Hessle Rosenblum Edith Emery William Horner Edward Vandeerift

Assault And Battery Case Is On Trial

The case of the commonwealth against Nick Clazante charged with aggravated assault and battery on Theodore Stonieh was taken up before Judge Emory. It is claimed Blazante struck Stonlely with a shovel breaking his arm. Charles Young appeared for the defendant and District Attorney Alley for the prosecution.

Nick Clazante Theodore Stonieh Emory Blazante

Road Gang Man Enters Plea Despite Evasion Claim

Prank Rouse, a road gang escapee from a year ago, appeared before Alderman Manix this week and pleaded guilty. He is expected to enter a similar plea in court next week.

Tiegal Road Lew Castle Manix Ctle

Magee Named Secretary for Local Y M C A

W. R. Magee, 29, of Off City, trained in Geneva College and Milver Bay Y M C A school, joins as boys secretary and athletic director. He previously served as acting general secretary and has coached the City high school basketball champs, who won 24 straight games. Magee will reside with his mother at 209 Park Avenue.

W. R. Magee Young Men's Christ UN Association Mr Magee Presbyterian Me Su Geneva College Standard 6Il Company Milver Bay McKeesport Magee Clity High Pennsylvania George Carhart Park Avenue

Drinking Fountains Back In Service Citywide

Public drinking fountains at various corners are back in service after winter. They have received a fresh coat of green paint and will be connected to the water mains for summer use.

Clir

Entertainment nets $50 for Red Cross in New Bedford

A New Bedford town hall evening by the local band yielded funds for the Red Cross auxiliary. Rev. B. M. Pail led the program and Earl McClusky contributed to the success with a pie social and entertainment. Proceeds will buy supplies for the auxiliary.

New Bedford Red Cross B. M. Pail Earl McClusky

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Army Sergeant Hears Civic League Berkman St. Tasman Y. W.C. A. Notes Pury Toad Gang Free Art Gallery John Russell Marines Frank H. Leyde Son-inlaw Fagen One Atlanta AL Neon Cataly Truck Toad Borrow Fair Buildings Safety Committee Mir Gilags Duried Elwer Glass Familly Lathron Street D. P. Shater Central Christian Church Roy. A.J. Randles U. P Intermont Greenwood Stometlery Palibosreara Jesay Kennedy Warry Slavens William McCune Walter White Frank Sloyd Clyde Grannia Secretary Magee Entertainment NETS W.F. Dufford & CO Washington St W. F Dufford & CO Union Phone Bell Phone E. North White & Son Neshannock Avenue Chas. R. Kelley
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