Blackmail Plot Unfolding In Pennsylvania Farmland
Detectives probe a Pennsylvania blackmail scheme after a letter sent to farmer William Mayberry demanded 500 dollars to be paid somewhere between the city and Wampum. The missive, mailed June 11 from New Castle, included a perforated five of hearts and warned of harm to Mayberry and his family. Investigators consider multiple theories as clues are pursued.
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Wampum
William Mayberry
Turkey Hill
Pittsburg
New Castle
Mr. Mayberry
Spain faces potential throne loss amid army revolt
London reports a Spanish revolt led by army officers threatening mutiny if demands are not met. Government imposes strict censorship as Spain stands at a critical juncture echoing other monarchies toppled by war upheaval. Ambassador Juan Riano says no revolution reports reached Washington, noting London’s communication gap with Madrid.
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London
Spain
Russia
Alfonso
Albert
Belgium
Peter
Servia
Nicholas
Mongro
von Mackensen
Greece
Ferdinand
Roumania
Bucharest
Roma
Constantine
Riano
Washington
Juan Riano
Order Given For Steel Helmets In U S Troops
LOCKPORT N Y June 16 First concrete evidence that the U S troops will adopt the European trench helmets was disclosed here today the Simonds Mfg Co announcing it had received a war department contract to make 17 000 000 worth of the steel hats They will be made of the same armor plate used on armored trucks.
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Lockport
N. Y
U.S
Simonds Mfg. Co
War Department
Direct Offer Of Peace To Russia Made
London dispatch reports Germany offered Russia a separate peace via a Swiss federal council member. If true, this marks the first direct peace bid to the provisional government, amid prior indirect proposals through Socialists and Austrian officers. An earlier flag of truce attempt by about 100 Austrians inside Russian lines ended with arrests.
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London
Germany
Russia
Stockholm
Social Demokraten
Federal Council
Lost auto tire restored by news
An auto tire and rim lost by Geo Woods of 708 Acorn Street were found by W W Gibson of Pulaski Pa. The finder saw the lost ad placed in The News by Mr Woods and returned it to the owner.
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Geo. Woods
Acorn Street
W. W. Gibson
Pulaski
Mr. Woods
Exemption Rules Narrow Draft to Indispensibles
President Wilson approved draft exemption regulations to be proclaimed next week. The rules aim to weed out only indispensable men and conscript all others, with no class exemptions. Wilson also reviewed exemption boards and their selection with Secretary Baker, seeking qualified judges free from political influence.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
White House
War Baker
Mr. Baker
Ends Receivership In Royal Arcanum
Boston June 16 The United States Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court order appointing Thomas J Boynton temporary receiver of the supreme council Royal Arcanum An application by Arthur L Hobart of Braintree Mass as holder of a nominal death benefit certificate alleged improper administration of funds The organization said it was more than 100 percent solvent.
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Boston
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Thomas J. Boynton
Supreme Council
Royal Arcanum
Arthur L. Hobart
Braintree
Mass
Ammunition Plant Explosion in Ashton-under-Lyne
London June 16 Forty persons were killed and 130 injured in the explosion of an ammunition factory at Ashton-under-Lyne. A prior list had counted fifty dead.
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London
Ashton-under-Lyn
Kensington Club Guests at Mrs Raney Home
Members of the 1914 Kensington were guests in the home of Mrs Edward Raney of County Line street Friday evening. Music provided diversion and refreshments were served.
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Kensington
Edward Raney
County Line Street
Harbor street Clarence Campbell Acquittal Clarified
The Clarence Campbell acquitted of larceny by bailee in a case brought by M. C. Fulkerson was not the same man known as Clarence Campbell of Harbor street, a correction to the original report.
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Clarence Campbell
M. C. Fulkerson
Clarence. Campbell
Harbor Street
Goldman And Berkman Go On Hunger Strike In Court
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were remanded on $25,000 bail each after failing to post bond in a federal case accusing them of inviting anti conscription sentiment. Armed guards surrounded the federal building as witnesses were searched and bombs feared after a tense hearing.
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International News Service
New York
Emma _ Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Miss Goldman
Berkman
Federal
Cooper Union
Steady Close in Stocks as Market Holds Steady Tone
In New York on June 16 the stock market closed steady with government and railroad bonds unchanged. Steel common dipped to 130 5-8 before ending near 131, while Crucible Steel rose to 81 1-4 and Marine Preferred climbed to 8 3 1/8. Liberty Loan Bond remained at par and total stock sales reached 273,800 shares for the day.
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International News Service
New York
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Marine
Marine Ptd
United States Steel Common
Bethlehem Steel
Nolle Pros Entered In Two Dog Cases
District Attorney Clyde V. Riley filed nolle prosequi in two cases against Andy Vel and John Paul charged with keeping dogs in violation of law. The action ends the proceedings without a conviction.
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Nolle
Clyde V. Riley
the Commonwealth
Andy Vel
John Paul
War Order Comes Here War Order for U S Steady Operation
U S wartime mobilization continues with a steady year long effort. Government energy focuses on essential production and energy is directed to government work as plants modify to meet national needs.
Shenango Pottery lands second government order for chinaware
Shenango Pottery Co of the city wins a $100,000 second government order for dishes and chinaware to be used by the Army Navy and Marine departments plus the medical service. About 350 workers are employed as output shifts toward government needs in a growing, flourishing plant with new kilns and expanded facilities. The work will take about a year to complete and remains part of a broader production mix as business continues to improve.
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United States
United States Army
Navy
Shenango Pottery Company
James M. Smith
Army
Marine
Shenango
Still Working On Registration Lists
City hall clerks continue compiling six lists of June 5 registrants under government requirement. Staff in various departments assist registration clerk Ed Fritz as names are sorted by words and precincts.
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City Hall
Ed Fritz
Red Cross Class Reports Steady Progress and Growth
The Friday surgical dressings class reports strong work, completing 111 T bandages 148 four tailed bandages 51 abdominal and 146 slings. Total workers enrolled across all classes reach 404 with 263 attending this week.
New England Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit 285 Million
New England subscriptions to the Liberty Loan reach 285 million dollars, 45 million above the minimum and 15 million short of the 300 million maximum. New York estimates 1.05 billion with about one million subscribers. The Fourth District totals 276,286,950 against a 225 million quota. Chicago district reports 345,000,000 toward a 260 million quota. Continued on Page Two.
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Boston
Boston Federal Reserve Bank
New England
Liberty Loan
Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Chicago
Federal Reserve District
Indiana Strong
Indianapolis
Ind
Pershing At French Front With Petain
General John J. Pershing, American commander, is at the French front and met General Petain at the headquarters. The French chamber of deputies authorized remission of military punishments and a wine allowance to honor his arrival. Pershing traveled from Paris by motor, reviewed army business, and expressed readiness to fight. He visited Napoleon’s tomb and kissed Napoleon’s sword, the first mortal touch since Louis Philippe’s era.
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International News Service
Paris
John Pershing
Petain
Chamber of Deputies
Pershing
United States Expeditionary Force
Stars and Stripes
Gen. Pershing
Napoleon
Louis Philippe
Four Drowned After Des Moines River Launch Sinks
Four people drowned when a launch capsized in the Des Moines River. Identified victims were Mr. O. H. Foet and Mrs. Foet, and Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell. None could swim.
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Des Moines, In
Des Moines River
O. H. Foet
George Campbell
Death notices for several residents in local area
Death notices list Frank Leyde of 456 East Washington Street and Eliza Buzza aged 74 of 714 Oak Avenue. Also named are Frank Gibson of Mercer Wilbur Kirkwood aged 10 of Bear 212 Weaver Street and Tony Lucarelli aged 63 of South Ashton Street.
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Frank Leyde
East
Washington St
Eliza Buzza
Oak Ave
Frank Gibson
Mercer
Wilbur Kirkwood
Bear
Weaver St
Tony Lucarelli
S. Ashton St
Accounting System Will Be Explained At Youngstown Convention
The convention of merchants of Northern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania at Youngstown on June 20 will feature a simple accounting system for retail merchants. Experts prepared the system and will explain it in detail, with a large Western Pennsylvania merchant turnout expected. Accommodations are limited to 400. reservations should be made early by telegraph or telephone to P. L. Frailey, secretary, Retail Service League, 509 Stambaugh Building, Youngstown, OH.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
P. L. Frailey
Retail Service League
Stambaugh Building
No Preaching at Highland Church This Sabbath
Sabbath school will be held at Highland U P church tomorrow at 4 PM with no preaching services morning or evening. Sunday school will dismiss early to allow attendance at other churches.
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Highland U. P
Divorce Granted on Desertion Grounds
Mrs. Laura E. Gilliard was granted a divorce from Frank E. Gilliard by Judge Emery on the grounds of desertion. The libellant stated they have one child and no support has been paid since the desertion.
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Laura E. Gilliard
Frank E. Gilliard
Emery
Libellant
Pulaski fair grounds to host farm workers camp
At a Friday night joint meeting trustees of the Pulaski Fair association and the public safety committee voted unanimously to provide the fair grounds for a volunteer farm workers camp. The permanent facilities include a dining hall and sleeping quarters with autos for transport and a telephonic link to farms. The plan aims to let city and surrounding residents spend vacations working on farms to aid harvests and preparatory tasks, driven by patriotic duty.
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Pulaski
Public Safety Committee
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Mayberry
Ened
Madrid
Nounce Regulations
Ammunition Plant
Campbell
Reading
Shenango Pottery
Ing
RED Cross
Highland Church
Pulaski Fair Trustees
U. S
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