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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
2
Floods from cloudbursts in the Chemung Valley caused about 200000 in damage. Westfield and Knoxville Elkland areas were inundated with crops damaged and transport impeded.
El Paso reports that Gen Gabriel Gavira the former Carranza garrison commander at Juarez has not been executed. A Mexican War Ministry message from Obregon denies any execution and states Gavira has not yet reached Mexico City.
London June 17 reports that Lieutenant Boelek a renowned German airman was shot down and killed in aerial action by an opponent.
New York stocks opened generally lower on June 17 amid mixed signals from Mexican petroleum concerns and major issues like Utah Butte and Superior Steel, Anaconda and American Beet Sugar easing early. Reading fell to 102 3 4 while Mexican Petroleum slid to 103 3 4 before later rebounding to 104 1 4. Chandler Motors dropped to 110 and Studebaker at 129 1 2, with forces pulling prices down by mid-session.
Youngstown reports that a memorial tablet for Thomas Struthers will be placed at the Moe Kinley birthplace memorial in Niles Ohio. Struthers who built the first modern blast furnace in the Mahoning valley at Struthers was born June 6 1803 and died September 29 1892. His father John Struthers was an iron master and his early venture failed leading to bankruptcy. Thomas later bought the family farm and operated a furnace that remains in operation at Struthers.
New York June 17 It was learned here today that Mrs Madeline force Astor widow of John Jacob Astor who died on the Titanic has become engaged to marry L William K Dick vice president of Manufacturers' Trust company of Brooklyn.
Close friends of Dr Edmund James president of the University of Illinois expect him to accept the Republican nomination for governor He has the backing of former Governor Deneen and may yield to urging from supporters in Illinois politics
A meeting of the Democratic county committee is held this afternoon at Alderman Mantz's office. Officers are to be elected.
George W. Wickersham, former Taft attorney general nicknamed trust buster, is chosen as political guide for Charles Evans Hughes. His roles include floor leader at the 1915 Constitutional Convention and advocate for the Root constitution. He later supported Root for president and warned Hughes could empower Brandeis on the Supreme Court.
Reports from Juarez say Obregon Carranza forces recruit Mexicans 17 and older. Up to 50,000 troops in Chihuahua plus others in Northern Mexico strain border areas. Americans fear for civilians as arms flood the area amid famine and anti American rhetoric, while patrols and troop levels intensify along the Rio Grande. Gen Funston cites Trevino warning that any border crossing will prompt attacks from Mexican forces.
A confrontation on American soil resulted in one Mexican death and two Mexicans captured, both believed to be involved in the assault on American forces. Local authorities pursue further charges and identify suspects.
The article reports that Mexican authorities are expected to drop pretenses of friendliness to Americans as the punitive expedition nears. Assistant Secretary of War Ingram relayed secret border messages to Secretary Lansing, while generals anticipate state militia mobilization to support regular troops on the border.
James Alcorn of Philadelphia was appointed by Gov Brumbaugh to replace John Monaghan on the Public Service Commission. He will take the oath of office at the state department in Harrisburg on Monday at 2 PM.
In Lake county court Marion Lambert’s schoolmates testified that she was happy and carefree, refuting Will Orpet’s suicide-plot defense. Sixteen classmates backed the prosecution, while Josephine Davis, testifying for the defense, claimed Marion despaired and threatened suicide if Orpet did not marry her.
A Rome wireless dispatch reports a revolution has broken out in the Austro Hungarian province of Bosnia and that the chief of Austrian headquarters has been suspended.
The mangled body of 20 year old John Philip McIntee of North Prospect street was found Friday morning on the Lake Shore tracks between Oak and Valley streets. He had left home the previous evening to finalize arrangements for his father's 50th birthday surprise party.
Four hundred sixty five members of the Buffalo board of commerce reached Detroit on the steamer Lee and Bee to spend the day with the Detroit board. They will attend a Belle Isle country picnic an athletic meet and a cabaret performance in the afternoon.
Steamers sailing today include California to Liverpool Calabria to Naples Ryndam to Falmouth Rotterdam Touraine to Bordeaux and Philadelphia to Liverpool. Vessels Patria from Oran St Louis from Liverpool and Pannonia from London are due today.
Mrs. Perry of 506 Lutton Street reported to police that her sister heard a man in the house between midnight and 1 AM and neighbors saw a stranger in the area. Police assistance was requested should the intruder return.
Fort Smith Arkansas reports the peach crop is light with growers estimating no more than 2 000 car loads will be produced this season.
Clarence Clark of Pulaski dies at 5 from pneumonia after illness in West Middlesex. Funeral at 2 p.m. today at home with Rev. Robinson. interment in King's Chapel cemetery. Charles Chill of Ellwood City dies in Hamburg sanitarium at 34. funeral tomorrow at Slippery Rock church cemetery with Rev. James Musser officiating. Survived by mother Mrs. Clark and siblings. Chill leaves mother Mrs. Charles Chill, brother Henry, sister Mary.
James Milton Rouser of Northwood Heights Ellwood City died Saturday morning June 17 after a long illness. He was 60. Survived by wife and children Elsie Shumaker Fred B George George James Mary Rouser and Kenneth Rouser Funeral set for Monday at 2 PM at the Baptist church.
The funeral for Charles Thomas Black is set for Monday at 10 o’clock at the residence 1408 Grimes Street. Rev. D. P. Shafer of Central Christian Church will officiate, with interment to follow in Oak Park Cemetery.
The funeral for Bennett Grace formerly of this city took place Thursday afternoon. The procession arrived by the P. L. E. road and proceeded to Oak Park cemetery for a brief service conducted by Dr. W. W. Sniff of the First Christian church before interment.
John Jerenobic infant son of Mr and Mrs Steve Jerenobic of 1517 Moravia street died Friday at 10 am at home of pneumonia. He was one year old. Funeral is Monday at 9 am at St Michael's church with interment at St Joseph's cemetery.
Florence Lucille Parshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Parshall of Wampum, died at home after a prolonged illness. She was 1 year and 8 days old and survived by her parents, a sister Erma, and four brothers Wilbur Wayne Arthur and John. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home with Rev. Humphrey officiating. Interment in Clinton Cemetery.
Allied reports describe violent artillery actions in the Fleury sector with infantry penetrating German lines near Hill No. 425 east of Thann and capturing prisoners. Luftwaffe activity includes bombs at Pont-A-Mousson, while French squadrons strike Longuyon Mont Medy and Audun Le Roman. Berlin confirms only artillery dueling on Verdun with active Meuse guns and Russian front clashes near Przelka and Stoched on the Etur.
Albert Lewis of Youngstown and Frances H. Turner of this city were married today by Alderman Green in a short civil ceremony witnessing their union.
Everette S. Anderson of 117 Scott Street and Robert F. Boughter came home Friday evening from a week at Conneaut Lake. They stayed at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Herbert and caught several muskellunge, noting the resort's fishing is very good this year.
A fire broke out today on the British liner Clan Ross anchored in the Mersey river near Liverpool. The 5,971 ton ship, hailing from Glasgow, was still burning fiercely in the afternoon.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled railroads cannot charge for hauling empty freight cars to take on freight. The decision arose from City Ice Delivery Co of Cleveland Ohio versus the Pere Marquette Railway over $6 charges for delivering empty cars at Rose Center Michigan to load ice for Cleveland. Also brief notes on visiting relatives and Nigeria coal discoveries.
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