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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

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Militia to Be Called as U S Prepares for Mexico Action

Washington reports that Army officers expect intervention in Mexico by month’s end. President Wilson will confer with Secretary of War Baker in Washington to outline defensive measures at the border and in Mexico.

International News Service Washington Wilson Baker St. Louis Mexico Francisco Gonzales Carranza Pershing Trevino Chihuahua City San Benito Tex

Delegates Leave St Louis as Democratic Convention Fades

In St Louis on June 17 the last pomp of the Democratic national convention departed. Delegates and visitors cleared the city by noon, outbound trains were crowded, and workers began dismantling Convention Hall interiors after a week of display.

International News Service ST. Louis United States

Canaries Fail To Hatch Eggs

Local canary breeders tracing origins to the Hartz mountains Germany report a widespread failure to hatch this year. No specific cause is known as eggs do not hatch across the connected breeding networks.

Canaries Hartz Mountains Germany

Transport Despatched To Tampico From U S Ports

The Sumner has been ordered to Tampico to evacuate Americans there possibly about 100. Hancock and Prairie ships are en route to Vera Cruz and Key West to aid American evacuees. Six Americans led by Philip C. Hanna arrived in Laredo to report fears for safety south of the Rio Grande. Mexico's navy is in New Orleans for repairs with arms in holds as tensions rise.

Washington Sumner Tampico Mex Newport News Hancock Santo Domingo City Vera Cruz Mont Christie Key West Fla Mexico State Department United States Perul Laredo Tex Philip C. Hanna Monterey

Can't Avert Hostilities Any Longer Along Border States

Fears rise across border states following a tense development that heightens concerns of renewed fighting. Officials urge restraint while civilians brace for potential clashes and disruptions to daily life. Local leaders warn of possible casualties if tensions spill over.

Mexican Note Triggers Alarm on Border Clash Threat

Reports from Laredo and El Paso indicate rising fear of imminent hostilities between the United States and Mexico. Gen Trevino reportedly warned Gen Pershing to withdraw, signaling a de facto ultimatum while U S forces at Fort Bliss prepare for rapid developments.

Percy Thomas I. N Washington Philip C. Hanna Monterey Mexico State Department Laredo Texas EL Paso United States Jacinto Trevino John J. Pershing Trevino Juarez Venustino Carranza Constitutionalists Pershing Fort Bliss Bell

Dr Cobern to Preach Tomorrow at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will hold its annual commencement tomorrow at 7 45 pm in place of the usual sermon. Dr Camden M Cobern of Allegheny College Meadville will deliver the commencement address on The Great Past and the Greater Future and also preach at the morning service on Gods Faith in Man. The normal class of 15 young ladies taught by Mrs George E Treadwell will receive diplomas from the school and state. The event draws a large audience and public attendance is invited.

First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School George E. Treadwell Camden M. Cobern Allegheny College Meadville Ben Cobern God

Strike Costs One Life In Oakland

A clash on the Oakland waterfront between 50 Sunset Lumber workers and 100 strike supporters left one man dead and fifteen wounded. M. G. Morey was killed as stones and projectiles were thrown during the labor action ongoing for weeks along the water front.

International News Service Oakland Cal Sunset Lumber Company M. G. Morey

Merrick Found Guilty in Westinghouse Strike Riots

In Pittsburg on June 17 a jury convicted Frederick P. Merrick Rudolph Blum and Anna Goldberg of rioting and inciting riot linked to the Edgar Thomson steel plant disturbances of May 1 and 2 that left three dead and many injured. The remaining 11 defendants were acquitted.

Pittsburg Edgar Thomson Steel Frederick P. Merrick Westinghouse Rudolph Blum Anna Goldberg

George K Welsh Plans Summer Stay in Conneautville

George K Welsh of Garfield Avenue travels to Conneautville Pennsylvania to spend the summer at the Hotel Power according to local society notes.

George K. Welsh Garfield Avenue Conneautville Power

German Air Raids Hit Dunkirk as Verdun Battles Rage

Paris reports German aeroplanes bombarded Dunkirk killing four and wounding fifteen. The Verdun front remains intense with French attacks reaching first and second lines at Hill No. 425 in the Vosges and repulsing German grenadier assaults near Avecourt forest and Hill 304. In Belgium, night artillery duels occurred near Lombaertrude and Lemort Homme.

International Paris Dunkirk French War Office Barleduc Verdun Vosgees Avecourt Forest Lemort Homme The Meuse

Master Appointed In Divorce Case

Judge Emery this morning appointed Attorney C. W. Fenton master in the divorce case of Amelia M. Schell against John Schell. Judgment was awarded in the case of the Western Pennsylvania Fire Insurance company and others against Bessie B. English and others. Sale of the real estate of Frank B. Evans deceased was confirmed.

Emery C. W. Fenton Amelia M. Schell John Schell Western Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company Bessie B. English Frank B. Evans

Special Music Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist Church

The Sunday service features a duet by Miss Margaret Williams and Miss Ruth Edwards with harp accompaniment by David Hopkins. Rev. Joshua preaches on The Night They All Got Drunk as part of a sermon series drawing attention.

Emmanuel Baptist * Church Margaret Williams Ruth Edwards David Hopkins Joshua

Freight Wreck Delays Fort Wayne Division Near Emsworth

In Pittsburgh PA on June 17 two Fort Wayne division freight trains collided near Emsworth station. Tracks torn up and roadbed buried in wreckage, but no injuries reported. The incident tied up the division for hours as crews cleared the line.

International News Service Pittsburg Fort Wayne Pennsylvania Railroad Emsworth Station

Police arrest couple in noon custody case in Ashtabula county

Detective Horner nabbed Mrs. Mary Hoele and James McClure after a telephone tip. Hoele, 33, and McClure were found boarding a Pittsburg and Lake Erie train to McKeesport. Hoele jailed for now, McClure charged with drunkenness. The husband seeks to reclaim his wife and children.

Ashtabula County Ohio C. C. Horner Mary Hoele James McClure Pittsburg Lake Erie McKeesport McClure

Grocer Ordered to Pay Funeral Expenses and Weekly Compensation

Harrisburg, Pa. June 17. The workmen’s compensation board ruled local grocer A. Brunner must pay Mrs. Anna Maulfair funeral expenses of 100 dollars and weekly compensation of 4 dollars for 300 weeks. Maulfair was widow of a clerk killed by an automobile near Brunner’s closed store while about to collect a bill.

Harrisburg Workmen’s Compensation Board A. Brunner Anna Maulfair Brunner Mauffair

Hearing Schedules Compensation for Butler Worker

Referee R. E. Christley heard Arthur Asabook against Standard Steel Car in Butler. Asabook, who lost three fingers in March, will receive compensation through June 29. He will perform lighter duties thereafter and earn 50 percent of the wage difference between the old and new jobs until fully able to return.

R. E. Christley Butler Arthur Asabook Standard Steel Car Company Asabook George Muse

Roosevelt's Condition Improves Amid Motors Plans

New York June 17 Col Roosevelt passed a comfortable night and his secretary John F McGrath said he is feeling much better today The colonel's left side pain has abated though he still suffers traces of pleurisy He plans to motor back to Oyster Bay later today with Mrs Roosevelt Doctors advise minimal talking as the inflammation subsides He will hold conferences with Progressive party leaders and meet Gov Hiram Johnson before returning home

International News Service New York Col. Roosevelt Langdon John F. McGrath Oyster Bay Mr. McGrath Roosevelt Arthur B. Duel Progressive Party Hiram Johnson California George W. Perkins

New Castle Man Shot At Vera Cruz

Clifford H. Robinson of 203 Green Street, a former U S Marine private from Co F 1st Regiment, served aboard the Vermont and fought at Vera Cruz where he was wounded and lost hearing in one ear. He has been honorably discharged but could be recalled and follows front reports closely. Elliot Thompson of 402 East Wallace Avenue returns from Bellefonte Academy.

Clifford H. Robinson Green Street United States Marines Mr. Robinson Co. F U. S. Marine Corps Vermont Vera Cruz Robinson Elliot Thompson Wallace Avenue Bellefonte, Pa Bellefonte Academy

Hughes Plans Campaign Swing To Reconcile Bull Moose

President candidate Charles E. Hughes readies a country tour to woo Bull Moose supporters into the Republican fold. He meets Gen. Leonard Wood and Rep Stevens to discuss Roosevelt alignment while planning one week of travels from Washington to New York Providence Tiverton and Brown University students.

International News Service Washington Charles E. Hughes Mr. Hughes Leonard Wood Col. Roosevelt Representative Stevens California Gen. Wood Wood Hughes New York Providence R. I Brown University Tiverton Mass Benjamin Barker Brown New York City St. Louis

No successor to Hughes before fall

Justice Hughes resignation leaves a vacancy on the Supreme Court but officials say no appointment will be made before fall. The court is in recess for the summer and there is no rush to fill the seat at this time.

Hughes Supreme Court International News Service Washington Supreme Court of the United States Department of Justice Met

Miss Ethel Lewis to Sing Solo at Congregational Church

Miss Ethel Lewis of Highland Avenue will sing a solo Sunday evening at the Congregational church in Youngstown. She previously sang as a church soloist in that city before coming to this city.

Ethel Lewis Highland Ave~nue Congregational Church Youngstown Lewis

Death notices list several local residents

Death records report Charles Chill aged 34 of Ellwood City Clarence Clark aged 5 of Pulaski James Milton Rouser aged 60 of Hilwood City John Jerenobic aged 1 of 1547 Moravia Street Kovence Parshall aged 1 of Wampum district names and ages with locations.

Charles Chill Ellwood City Clarence Clark Pulaski James Milton Rouser Hilwood City John Jerenobic Moravia Street

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U.S Souri Town Dr. Cobern M. E Merrick U. SS DIN FTLN Sage Brush Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation New Castle Vember Will Kovence Parshall Wampum
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