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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
10
Washington June 16. Southern Railway announces orders to halt extra passenger and baggage cars to move laborers, aiming to curb a Negro exodus from the south. Officials urge campaigns to keep Black workers locally and enlist Negro preachers to denounce emigration as temporary gain.
The American Home Defense society based in New York urges forming Home Defense leagues in each city town and village. Proposed duties include protecting bridges and utilities, patrolling areas, supervising loyalty, aiding police and military, organizing mounted squads and emergency calls, and promoting service in the army navy and National Guard. The program also calls for census work, health and fire cooperation, youth groups, and enrollment of industrial and noncombatant units.
Photo play goers are promised another railroad sensation with Helen Holmes the Dare Devil R R Girl in The Railroad Raiders. Also featured is a five act Metro Wanderplay with Lionel Barrymore in A Millionaire's Donle.
An emergency text outlines a coordinated defense posture with roles for military and police units. It emphasizes rapid response, civilian safety, and surveillance to mitigate threats. The guidance stresses operational readiness, boundary control, and interagency communication for quick crisis management.
Elaborate plans form for the Wallan war commission visit to Pittsburgh with Italian society representatives and a mayoral committee. The tour, led by Marquis Wulg Bordarelli Wt Mitraddo and Guellermo Marconi, includes a subscription dinner, plant tours, and a large street parade. A large stock of Italian flags arrived as homes and businesses prepare to display honor for America's Italian allies.
At last night s gathering in Troop F armory Lawrence Stifles announced commissions for officers and noncommissioned officers. Capt T A Miler and Lieuts W W Stevenson H M Wool lead the list with NCOs including First Sergeant A S Donnan and Sergeants W Tetche Early Adias L H Kelly Jr and others. A home guard company may receive equipment soon as muster nears and regular drill is set for Monday evening with new members to be inducted.
Miss Veatrice Lindsay and Leonard Hoover married at 4 o clock Tuesday afternoon in the groom's parents home. The ceremony was read by Dr. Douglas of the M E church in the presence of relatives and out of town guests, followed by a wedding supper. A reception and serenade honored the couple that evening. Local notices also report community visits and social events surrounding Edenburg residents.
Mr and Mrs Lennard Hoover visit friends in Sharon for a few days. Mrs Carl Mitcheltres Tet visits Conneautville to see her father. Mrs BE Ashton and Youngs town visitors come midweek. Silas J Kissives and others associated with local agency attend Third ward events. Members of local No 24 urged to attend Monday evening meeting June 1. A vote on a important matter planned.
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