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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
10
New Castle will hold a public auction at the city building on Saturday June 28. The items include four horses and a combination hose and chemical wagon displaced by an auto fire truck incident.
Italian A. C. defeated Southside A. C. 16 to 3 at Boyles field. Pitcher Young held the Southsiders to three hits while Italian A. C. bunched runs with two bases on balls and timely hits. Next Saturday Italian A. C. meets Tuxedo. earlier they were to face Imperials.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a missing dog belonging to six year old Mary Mansfield led to her illness from grief. Constable I J Harris later caught the thief and recovered the dog named Pat restoring the girl to health and happiness.
Dr N R Hubbard and his wife marked their 26th wedding anniversary by walking from Williamport Pennsylvania to Philadelphia a distance of 200 miles. They say it was the best vacation outing they ever had.
In San Francisco on June 17 a new conflict emerged as the Rothschilds and Standard Oil clashed over control of Pacific coast gasoline trade. The Dutch tanker Kessler arrived from Sumatra with 3 million gallons of gasoline, and Rothschilds sent top grade gasoil to the United States, asserting this ship would be the first of many to challenge Standard Oil’s grip.
Local sportsmen report an abundant bass crop in nearby streams with large gamey fish eager to bite. Opening day drew many anglers to Neshannock Creek where T. H. Hutchinson, Sam Gregg, and John Klein each brought in fish, including a 13 fish string from half to 1.5 pounds caught near the city. Hutchinson praised the abundance and fish willingness.
All handcars of a large southern railroad are being fitted with gasoline motors to increase speed and reduce manual labor. The project aims to modernize maintenance operations and improve response times across the system.
President Wilson approves the proposed world tour by the White Sox and the New York Giants as a path to an international league. The trip will begin in November with visits to the Philippines Japan China Australia Egypt France and Ireland and return around March 1 1914.
Wampum has scheduled a Fourth of July game with Salem in Salem. A large guarantee has been offered and the Wampum management expects strong support as the team, one of its best this season, challenges fast local squads. Fans may travel to Salem to back the Wampum ballplayers.
Shenango A C crushed the Steel Mill Juniors 15 to 0 on Grant Street as three Steel Mill pitchers failed to curb heavy Shenango batting. Samuels struck out nine and Garner had a three base hit, while Hickson Miller Walters issued walks and the Steel Mill offense lingered with little return.
Peerless suffered its first defeat as Car works edged them 8 to 4 in a game highlighted by Porter being struck by a ball twice and knocked unconscious after Hart was hit between home and third. Andrews pitched well for Peerless, but the setback leaves them still atop the Highland league standings.
Pleasant Hill reports weekend visits and church services across Ellwood City Camp Run and Mt Ville. Residents Golda Greenham Iva Thomas Margaret Hall Sharon and Harry Miller are noted with returns from visits to Mercer Forbell and family homes.
Sacramento California will build a municipal ice plant at an estimated cost of $50,000. The project outlines a city funded facility to serve local businesses and residents with ice and cold storage.
Work on Yale's new stadium started with the first spadeful lifted by President Hadley. The bowl shaped arena will cover 100 acres, seat about 61,000, and cost 350 thousand to 500 thousand dollars. It is expected to be ready for occupancy next year.
Abel Kiviat the mile runner and Platt Adams the sprinter and hurdler are considering accepting invitations to tour in Australia and New Zealand next winter.
Uniontown June 17 Ser geant at arms Thomas H Ledden and Dr H F Rhoades arrived to organize an inquiry into Judges R E Umbel and J I Van Swearingen. The hearing starts Thursday in Fayette county courthouse. Umbel is accused of taking money from liquor interests to influence his election. No charges yet against Van Swearingen. he is mentioned in Umbel’s charges.
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