American Flag Carried By One Aviator In Great Feat
London welcomes Alcock and Brown after their trans Atlantic flight. An American flag carried by Lieut Arthur W Brown as mascot amid the celebration. Brown, born in the United States, is to wed Miss Kennedy, daughter of an RAF major, and reside in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle C. Reeves
International News Service
London
Harry G Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
John A. Alcock
Arthur W. Brown
Atlantic
Vickers
Alcock
Galway
Brown
Air Ministry
England
Royal Air Force
Hawker
Grieve
Arthur W. Browne
Miss Kennedy
Lieut. Brown
America
Four More Traffic Officers For City
City council approved adding four traffic officers to ease congestion at East Washington street, Croton avenue, and Washington street during the South Mill street bridge project. Two will operate at each location under mayoral supervision. hours cover day and night shifts with holiday adjustments. Pay is $115 monthly, funded from general appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Croton Avenue
Washington Street
South Mill Street
Council
Burns
Two Picnic Party Members Drown In Slippery Rock Outing
Two youths from Central Christian Sunday school drown during a Saturday outing to Elliott's Mills on Slippery Rock Creek. Robert Thomas, 17, from Cleveland, and Glayds Johnson, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Johnson of 1014 Clearview Avenue, were among about thirty from the Young Ladies Bible Class and Young Men's Bible Class. The tragedy marred what had been planned as a cheerful encore to a contest won by the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Sunday School
Elliott's Mills
Slippery Rock
Robert Thomas
Cleveland
James Hookway
Electric St
Glayds Johnson
James F. Johnson
Clearview Avenue
Young Ladies Bible
Central Christian Church
Mary Scherger
Matt
Elliott’s Mills
Juarez Taken by Americans Rebels in Flight
Fleeing southeast along the Rio Grande Pancho Villa's rebels are routed by U S Cavalry ordered to kill resisters. Juarez evacuates as Mexican federal troops and U S forces gain control. Casualties include two killed and seven wounded with many prisoners taken. Rebels head toward Guadalupe opposite Fabens Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
International News Service
EL Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
United States
Pancho Villa
U. S
Villa
Guadelupe
Fabens
Four Prisoners Implicated in Jail Break Plot Foiled
Sheriff Joseph H. Boyd uncovered an imminent escape plan at the county jail after bars around the skylight were nearly sawn through. Implicated are Lazarus Bollin John Charles Napoleon Boyers and Ross Patterson, with outside help suspected. saws passed through during visits and a tip helped stop the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Boyd
Lazarus Bollin
William Cassler
Wampum
John Charles
Mather
Napoleon Boyers
Montell Roberts
North Beaver Township
Ross Patterson
Resignation of Dr Frank Gunsaulus Ends Chicago Pastoral Era
Dr Frank Gunsaulus, longtime pastor of Central Church in Chicago, resigns after a 20 year tenure. The Loyal Order of Moose in Farrell burned a mortgage on the club room. Roy Leech, Youngstown soldier, killed at Harrisburg when a street car hit a truck carrying invalid soldiers. An anti prohibition meeting in Washington DC failed to gain traction. Tony Baltitovitch, a miner, found murdered near Russelton Pennsylvania. Lightning hit a gasoline tank in Grantsville West Virginia causing 75000 dollars in losses. Grove City moves to buy 102 acres at Shaw’s dam for a public park. Shenango Furnace stack No 1 at Sharpsville blown in. Mrs Ella Norton seeks divorce from Frederick Norton in Portland Oregon.
Wilson To Make Tour Of Country
President Wilson plans a nationwide “swing around the circle” tour after returning to the United States. Secretary Tumulty disclosed at the White House that the itinerary will cover all principal cities from coast to coast to present his peace conference work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
United States
White House
Tumulty
Allied reply handed to German Peace Delegation in Paris
Paris June 16 The allied reply to German counter peace proposals was handed to Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau by Paul Durasta secretary of the peace conference at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwin Nevin
Paris
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Paul Durasta
Street Car Service to Be Investigated by City Council
Council, Board of Trade, Rotary Club and the city engineer will inspect traction lines, service and cars to decide actions to compel improvements. A resolution to appoint two members from the Board of Trade and Rotary Club was approved. Investigation set to begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club, Trade Board and Council
Board of Trade and Rotary Club
Burns
Wildcat Caught in Rockies by Former Court Crief Hinkson
T J Hinkson returned from a long western trip to Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Colorado and other states. He trapped a large wildcat in the Rocky Mountains with Mr Gilfillan and plans to fur it for his daughter. Hinkson reports strong wheat prospects and a booming land market with prices from 125 to 175 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hinkson
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Gilfillan
This
Mr. Hinkson
West
Kansas
Four Injured As Auto Overturns On Harlansburg Road
Four New Castle residents escaped death when their car went out of control on a steep grade four miles from the city. Injuries were minor and the party included George Broos of E Berrace Avenue Adolph Lang of Weber Co E Washington Street George Broos son of George Broos and Andrew Paulin of S Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlansburg
New Castle
George Broos
E. Berrace Avenue
Adolph Lang
Weber & Co
E. Washington Street
Andrew Paulin
S. Jefferson Street
Czecho-Slovaks Hear Addresses at City Meeting
A Sunday afternoon meeting in Roumanian hall addressed by Edward O. Tabor of Pittsburgh urged Czecho Slovaks to become U S citizens. Judge Emery spoke on Americanization and introduced Tabor. Girls sang the Slovak hymn and Mrs Klamar appealed for a silver offering to aid Czecho-Slovanica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumanian Hall
Edward O. Tabor
Pittsburgh
Mr. Tabor
Judge Emery
United States
Slovak Hymn and Rendered Several Other Selections. Mrs. Klamar
Czecho-Slovanica
Prisoners Break Jail at Kaylor
State police search for James Swanson and Barney Rayborg on burglary and jail breaking charges after they escaped from Kaylor Prison in Armstrong county Saturday morning. Swanson, 24, 5 ft 6 in, 150 lb, light hair, brown overcoat. Rayborg, 24, 6 ft, 175 lb, dark curly hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Swanson
Barney Rayborg
Kaylor
Armstrong County
Swanson
Raybork
Civil Engineer Stewart Appointed Viewer on Wampum Bridge
Civil Engineer Hugh L. Stewart was appointed viewer today to replace the late Robert McConahy on the Wam pum bridge project marking a standing adjustment in the public works role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. Stewart
Wampum Bridge
Robert McConahy
Y M C A Work In City Is Presented
City Y M C A leaders outlined annual aid plans during a Sunday program visiting major churches. Speakers included James I Muffley F B McAllister James A Chambers George T Weingartner Barton F Richards Geo R Borden and H A Wilkinson. Some churches to be visited next Sunday as part of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First M. E
James I. Muffley
First Baptist
F. B. McAllister
First
U. P
James A. Chambers
George T. Weingartner
Third
Barton EF. Richards
Central Presbyterian
Geo. R. Borden
Highland U. P
H. A. Wilkinson
Man Injured After Fall From Moving Street Car
Roy Sprague of East Washington street was thrown to the ground while alighting from a moving street car near his home. He had been swimming with his son at the paper mill and was returning home when his foot caught in the step. He suffered a jaw cut needing stitches and a badly lacerated knee, with bruises and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sprague
East Washington Street
Sprague
Harony Crossing
Hotel Clerk Faces Larceny Charges At Fountain Inn
Fred K. Pashley, a Fountain Inn clerk for three years, was arrested on a hotel funds larceny warrant issued by Alderman J. C. Hart’s office and filed by Harry Toynbee. He is to have a hearing in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred K. Pashley
Fountain Inn
Alderman J. C. Hart
Harry Toynbee
Local Man's Cousin Honored for Atlantic Flight
Lieut Arthur W Brown cousin of John Whitten of Wallace Avenue. Born in Glasgow son of Emma Whitten and Arthur Brown Sr of Syracuse. Brown enlisted in 1914 at twenty one, shot down and captured in Germany, held a year, later in Switzerland. He plans to return to the United States as a citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Brown
Alcock
John Whitten
Wallace Avenue
Emma Whitten
Pittsburgh
Arthur Brown
Syracuse
N. Y
George Westinghouse
Glasgow
Columbus of the Air
Lieut. Brown
Engand
Aviation Corps
Germany
Switzerland
Scotland
England
Manchester
Memorial Service for Henry Troutman at Epworth M E Church
Special memorial services were held at Epworth M E Church for Henry Troutman killed in action last October while serving with Company L 101st Infantry. Chaplain Fred C. Reynolds of Baltimore spoke of fallen and wounded soldiers. Major H C Harper addressed Sunday school members and Children’s Day services were held in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth M. E
Henry Troutman
Co. L
101St Infantry
Fred C. Reynolds
Baltimore
France
Reynolds
A. W. Reynolds
Pine Street
H. C. Harper
City Council Approves Additional Patrol Driver for Force
Ordinance authorizes appointment of another police member to relieve patrol drivers who currently work 13 and 11 hours daily. Councilman Shanafelt also moves to have civil service board certify a name to fill a police vacancy. motion approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanafelt
Civil Service Board
Death Record Of Several Local Residents
A death notice lists Robert Thomas age 17 of 506 Electric Street Gladys Johnson age 14 of 1014 Clear View Avenue Mrs. Lillian Be Beahm Jones age 23 of 505 West North Street and Josiah Heckathorn age 77 of Harlansburg Road with details from local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Thomas
Electric Street
Gladys Johnson
Clearview Avenue
Lillian BE. Beahm Jones
West North Street
Josiah Heckathorn
Harlansburg
U S forces seize Juarez as Last Villista holds fall
United States troops occupy Juarez and sweep areas south and east capturing or killing Villista soldiers. Washington ordered General Erwin on June 12 to use discretion in directing the advance, with the crossing planned in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
James B. Erwin
Erwin
Washington
City News and Transit Updates from The Region
Discharge papers for Phil D Reed are at Mayor Newell's office in Youngstown after being found on the street. Highland avenue line gains a fourth streetcar. Sharon interurban service hit by lightning halting a trip to Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil D. Reed
A. D. Newell
Youngstown
New Castle
Highland Avenue
The
Traction Company
Sharon
Hubbard
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City
Picnic Party
Robert Thomas and
Vera Cruz
Boyd
Frank Gunsaulus
Central Church
Chicago
Order of Moose
Farrell
Roy Leech
Harrisburg
Washington, D. C
Tony Baltitovitch
Russelton
Grantsville
W. Va
Grove City
Shaw's Dam
Shenango Furnace Company
Sharpsville
Ella Norton
Frederick Norton
Portland
Ore
Rockies
S. P. Emery
Y.M.C. A
Association
Epworth
M. E
City News
Frank J. Connery
C. L. McMillen
Porter
Connery
Dairymen’s Co-Operative Sales Association
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Neshannock Township
Laurel Boulevard
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