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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

11

Board Of Trade Get-Together On Tuesday Evening

The Board of Trade plans a membership gathering in the Carnegie Steel auditorium on Tuesday evening June 22 at 7 40. The event features a vaudeville program and barbecue with free admission. Marlin's Jazz Orchestra will provide entertainment.

Board of Trade Carnegie Steel Boing Com Nnties Carnegia Auditorum Marlin Jazz Orchestra Steels

Wreck Report On Harmony Route Crash In Pennsylvania

A northbound passenger van on the Harmony Pittsburgh route crashed into a freight car eight miles from Evans City. Three passengers were injured according to company officials in a preliminary report.

Pittsburgh Ita Daie Rowan Waslow Evans City siMvialg

Broken Arm Causes Death Of Boy In Newcastle

Peter Elson aged 17 died at Newcastle hospital from blood poisoning a week after slipping on steps at 409 Shady Side and breaking his arm. He and his two brothers had moved to the city from Emporium Pennsylvania to join relatives. The body lies at Rio’s chapel awaiting the mother’s arrival.

Peter Elson New Castle Hospital Afernoon Emporium Shady Side Albert Elson Amelia Roseta Elson An Tallan Sparium Joseph Daniel Rio Chanel Wiother

Thomas McCormick Sets Ireland Visit After 23 Years

Thomas McCormick, Sr. of the South Side grocery trade for 23 years, has closed his Long Avenue shop and sold property. He plans a two year trip to Ireland in June to visit a brother and two uncles, with further plans to stay several months to see relatives, marking a long awaited reunion with American kin.

South Side Thu Ety Thomas McCormick Jane New York Treland Hefarg

Lightning Hits Gas Main When Bridge Collapses

Two men are believed dead after a gas main was struck by lightning, causing the McKees Rocks bridge to collapse into the creek. Three pedestrians were on the bridge this morning. one reached the street, while the other two were carried away by the swollen stream.

International News Service Pittsburgh McKees Rocks

W C T U Flower Mission At City Home

Central W C T U held its annual flower mission at City Home on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Barnes lent the City Patrol wagon for transport and bouquets were given to inmates and officials including the mayor, police chief, fire chief, the New Castle News, and a county jail box. Sixty bouquets were distributed along with treats and a program led by Mrs. Amy Biddle featuring Miss Maria Hughes piano solos and Rev. F B McAllister.

Barnes W.C. A Perry Snyder Amy Biddle Maria Hughes Mcallister Fisher McGrath East Crook Pri

Reverend Williamson Receives Doctor of Divinity at Geneva

Rev. C. J. Williamson pastor of the Highland United Presbyterian church was awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree at Geneva College commencement on Wednesday afternoon. The same honor went to Rev. Charles Bell of Ellwood City, head of welfare work for the Shelby Tahecom pany. Bell graduated from Geneva in 1899, and Roy Williamson from Troy College in 1898.

C. J. Williamann Highland United Presbyterian Congregation Geneva College Charles Bell Ellwood City Shelby Tahecompany Hell Geneva Roy Williamson Twr- Kio College Elass

Storm disrupts fire alarms across departments

A morning storm caused alarms to sound at multiple fire stations with no fires reported. Alarms varied by station and were heard at Park Avenue and No 4 departments around 9:10, with Park Avenue responding to no fire. Weather conditions likely affected alarm wires, triggering the mystery.

Park Avenue Park Avesnue

Wallage Avienua Open After Repair Traffic Reopens

A Wallace avenue segment between Itlehland avenue and North Jefferson was reopened to traffic after repaving. The road had been closed for more than three weeks under Mia specifications with a temporary covering over the route. Repairs completed under local permit conditions.

Wallage Avienua Wallace Avenue Itlehland Avenue North Jefferson Trafic Fter Uowia

Insurance Against Rain Expands to New York Holiday Shoppers

New Yorkers may insure against rain for Fourth of July outings. A New York firm will issue weather insurance to excitors, explained by Henry W. Iyes, head of the company. The policy covers financial loss from clothing damage and disappointment, a popular English form.

New York Henry W. Iyes England

Poisoning Of Wife Charged In Vermont Case

Bennington Vermont authorities report 17 charged with poisoning his wife nurse Helen Irene Mellon is not implicated. Pettibone, a undertaker's assistant, allegedly laced his wife Mya Bond Pettibone's medicine with strychnine while she lay in bed. He reportedly kissed her before she died as neighbors call the charges a betrayal by a debt‑ridden husband.

Internation News Bennington Byron Madison Pettibone Helen Irene Mellon Mya Bond Pettibone Pettibone Miss Mellon Pattibine Petlione Troy N. Y

Epworth Church Picnic Planned for Friday

Epworth Methodist Episcopal church and Sunday school schedule a Friday picnic at Carcade Park. Activities start with sports at 2 30 pm and the supper in the grove at 8 pm weather permitting. The event is expected to be one of the church's largest gatherings.

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Nversthiog

Barracks Attack Sparks Clashes in Tyrone District

A large band attacked the Cokestown area in County Tyrone today, triggering a security response. Two constables were reported captured as the assault unfolded, prompting a night of mobile patrols and warnings across nearby towns. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors as officers sought to restore order.

Dublin Jung Cokestown County Tyrone

Harding Plans Declarations On Issues Of Day

Senator Harding plans to outline positions on labor and domestic problems in his acceptance letter. He declines many public addresses and will study labor conditions with advisers. Generals Pershing and Sims sent congratulations as Harding navigates key campaign topics. The Bolsheviks push on the Russo Polish front in scattered wireless reports.

Harding A. Q Hayward International News Service Washington Tung Wis Muel Ohio William Burgess U. S. Potters Association Trenton N. J Highflee J. 2. Pershing J. G. Quekemeyer Pershing William Sims Fershing F Congress Alms Sime London iKorosten

Fragmented News Snapshots From A Turbulent Era

A mixed set of brief items reports a Beaver Ealts coal venture and a direct producer model, a Tuesday viewing by Major William Fish, a St. Jenis Cathedral wedding postponed for improper attire, cotton paper pulp breakthrough in Vatersturg, deadly accident in Metsburgh, Chicago hikers declining a $5 million loan to Chicago, Pittsburgh speed crusade arrests, a deserter shot in Philadelphia, Pensacola moral campaign, and tea market workers in Tai eoMi.

Dam history echoes as Neshamannon dam plans resurface

Old Neshamannon Creek dam near Rural Avenue reappears in plans for a new swimming beach at the end of Rural Avenue. An ancient Pearson Mill dam once stood where the piecemeal current project proposes a temporary barrier, with only remnants left now.

Old Mile Neshannock Enol Rural Avenue Neshamnock New Castle Plana Swemming Beach Pearson Mill

Material Abundant For Democratic Platform

San Francisco June 17. There is no dearth of material for the Democratic platform with delegates and national committees on hand offering input. Main timbers will come from Washington under Carter Ghiss, while others on the ground assemble desired elements. The wet and dry issue looms as the big controversy before the platform con tinues.

Ellis H. Martin International News Service San Francisco Washington

Senator Harding and Mrs Harding Filmed at Home

Senator Warren G Harding and Mrs Harding were filmed by moviemen at their Wyamink home. Exterior and interior scenes were recorded with them as principal actors. Details of the project remain to be announced.

Washington Warren G. Marding Haring Wyamink Cody Trent Ane Mies Hardits Partind

Eagles Banquet Set For June 30 In New Castle

Members of the New Castle Aerio Nov AGG Fraternal Order of Wages plan a banquet to honor members who have earned recognition within the organization. The event will feature the installation of the new president and high ward, with a ceremonial toast and local officials expected to attend.

New Castle Aerio Nov Agg Order of Wages Willan Dane Etite High Ward Clacton Tony

Grove City Alumni Gather for Commencement and Banquet

Grove City alumni held commencement exercises at the college yesterday morning at 11 o'clock with a reception and banquet in the gym. Graduates include Harold K. Baer and Agnes Nesbitt, daughter of Rev. Nesbitt, with Nesbitt among the top students. Governor W. C. Sproat gave the commencement address, urging civic duty and community service. The Alumni Association elected officers and endorsed a campaign for 750,000 to reduce debt.

Grove City College Mont J. Riley Baer Wallace J. Russel Kirmeon Charles RB Hye W. Foulke Ave Dorval Harold K. Baer Wallace Avenue Agnes Nesbitt M. F. Nesbitt Wooste O Presbyterian Church Miss Nesbitt W.C. Sproat

Headless body found in Lake Contrary reported in New Jersey

A headless body was discovered in Lake Contrary near Ashbury Park, New Jersey. The victim, described as a man in his forties, was identified by authorities as a general manager associated with the Western Union Telegraph Company. Police indicate the death may be linked to an accident during a home run attempt. investigation continues.

Ashury Park Tatlel Skeleton Pany Hin Subimer Bean

Death Record From Unclear Local Notice

An obituary-style item lists a death and related identifiers, with fragmented names and places. It mentions a person connected to a residence and a local area, implying a death notice published in a small community paper.

Plumb plan sparks AFL convention clash in labor ranks

President Samuel Gompers fights to block endorsement of the Plumb plan for government railroad ownership and control. Critics call the plan socialist and dangerous, arguing it would force radical federation reform and affect all trades. Continued on page two.

TY Mildred Morris John F. Frye Cincinnati Ohio Tron Moulders Union Frye Luther Stewart Federal

Two Entombed In Mine Cave In Scranton

International News Service reports two men, Louis Buffalite and Pasquale Bilita, aged 38 and from Scranton, were entombed when a mine face collapsed at the National mine of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad in South Scranton at 12:20 pm yesterday. Rescue teams struggle to reach them as hope fades amid dangerous conditions.

International News Wilkesbahre National Mine Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company South Scranton O'Clark Louis Buffalite Pasquale Bilita Seragten Pasqule Duffalite Barry

Body Of Soldier Found Dead By Own Action

Camp Grant reports Private Ceen Powers found dead, body discovered at a military facility. Investigation into potential links between the soldier’s death and the alleged involvement of Mrs Maas proceeds, with authorities reviewing circumstances and possible motives.

Livemahonay Grant Ceen Powers van Hoek Wieraden Urs Davie Mra

Ousted Lancaster Teacher Unionhead Faces Shakeup

A Lancaster area report details the removal of a teacher union leader amid a broader federation upheaval. Officers and local school officials are unnamed, with fragments noting conflicts within the union and the school system. The piece references a principal and district figures, hinting at changes affecting local education leadership.

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