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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

22

Harding Club Formed to Back Harding Campaign in New Castle

Local citizens urge rapid organization of a Harding club in New Castle with support from prominent residents. A front porch campaign may be possible, echoing Marion Ohio signals, as the city eyes early action to match neighboring towns. A slogan like Harding Harmony and Victory is suggested.

Harding New Castle Marion William McKinley Canton McKinley Harding Club

Board of Trade Gets Together for Evening Meeting

The Board of Trade plans a 7:30 gathering with vaudeville, brief talks capped at five minutes, and strict time discipline led by Capt. C Lee Horner as judge advocate. Rudy Stadelhofer heads the committee to host a free community dinner featuring barbecue beef and other dishes for its 1,060 members.

Board of Trade New Castle C. Lee Horner W. EB. Ferrer George Muse S. Plummer Emery Rudy Stadelhofer Eddie

Degree Conferred On Rev R L Foulke At Grove City

Roscoe L. Foulke pastor of the Stone church Meadville Pa received the Doctor of Divinity degree at Grove City college commencement yesterday. He earlier earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1909 after postgraduate work. The ceremonies also awarded Doctor of Laws to Governor William C Sproul and Venango County Judge George B Criswell.

Roscoe L. Foulke OC. W. Foulke Boyles Avenue Stone Meadville Grove City College William OC. Sproul George 8. Criswell Venango County

Dam Break at Big Run Bathing Beach

A small break occurred this morning in the Big Run dam at the bathing beach due to rising water. The break is minor and repairable without heavy expense, caused by higher water in Neshannock Creek and the Rural Avenue dam project delaying completion.

Big Run Neshannock Creek Rural Avenue

Wife Appears At Army Station For Missing Husband

Michele Cubellis enlisted at the local recruiting station but claimed single status. He was sent to Camp Upton to train for English and citizenship while his wife, Mrs. Cubellis, learns he is married, having wed Alder man O. H. B. Green yesterday.

Michele Cubellis Camp Upton L. i Ephriam Meredith O. H. B. Green

Local residents and visitors share travel and family events

Personal mentions include Thomas Richards returning to Warren Ohio after visiting friends in this city. Thomas McCormick of Ray Street visits Cleve land for a week. Samuel Burns leaves for Oberlin College summer term. The Fishburns embark on a two week tour to Chicago Canada Montreal New York Cumberland and more. Nettie Evans visits Warren Canton Cleveland for weeks. Mrs. DuPuy suffers rheumatism and shows no improvement. Hattie Fehrenbaugh attends funeral in Sharon for Keith Lewis. Opal Clarke attends Allegheny College exercises Meadville then a sage cow n inn event. Davis family and others guests at Hughes home after golden wedding. Jessie Davis Lewis Williams attend Meadville outing and Dr. Womer and Brown join toast at fraternity banquet.

Thomas Richards Warren, O Thomas McCormick, Sr Ray Street Cleveland Henry DuPuy Porter Street Hattie Fehrenbaugh Laurel Avenue Sharon Keith Lewis G. W. Lewis Russell Street Opal Clarke Raw Street Allegheny College Meadville Janse Sage*cown Inn C. M. Davis Ruth Gertrude Kenneth Edmund Price Pittsburgh Henry P. Hughes South Jefferson Street Jessie Davis James Lewis Matthew Williams H. P. Hughes

Singer Fights Over In France At Allen McQuhae Tonight

Allen McQuhae will present tenor performances at the Penn theatre tonight. Local American Legion members discovered that McQuhae served in three armies during his career, first with France, then Britain, and finally with the American forces in the 26th Yankee Division. He wears four bronze Legion buttons and earned three wounds and twice cited for bravery.

Allen McQuhae Penn Theatre American Legion Mr. McQuhae America McQuhae Legionairre Quhae

Mysterious Chicago Broker Shot in Apartment

Police opened an inquiry into the shooting of OG B Hn signify a wealthy note broker found in his apartment bathroom with a bullet wound over the heart. Neighbors heard two shots and a brief commotion Monday as the broker remained in critical condition at a city hospital.

International News Service Chicago OG. B. Hnsign Sesereey Ensign

Woman Urged Her Kill Says Miss Zimmerman

Zimmerman faces murder charge in Springfield Massachusetts for killing cousin Dr. Henry Zimmerman. Report says other women urged her to shoot him and that she confided to them before the act. She alleges she was drugged by the doctor in his office.

Zimmerman

U S Clock Makers Seek Top World Market Position

Chicago report notes United States competes with Switzerland and Japan for clock industry dominance. American firms face skilled labor shortages as orders from England France and South America surge, risking loss of leadership to foreign rivals. Japan has emerged as a major clock producer in five years.

International News Service Chicago United States Switzerland Japan England France South America

Pioneer Citizen R L Brown Dies On Grove City Street

R L Brown of Harrisville aged 70 and a lifelong resident collapsed and died on a Grove City street at 1 p.m. Tuesday from a stroke. He was widely known across Western Pennsylvania for his long life in the Harrisville community.

Grove City R. L. Brown Harrisville Brown Pennsylvania

Secretary of Fairview Grange Named Grant Shaffer

The secretary of Fairview Grange was misidentified as Mrs. Hattie Ferree in a recent announcement. The correct secretary is Grant Shaffer of Ellwood City RN D No 2.

Fairview Grange Hattie Ferree Ia Grant Shaffer Ellwood City

Bergdoll Seen Last Night Near Utica

Utica police, acting on a State Police tip, are on the lookout for a blue Pierce automobile believed driven by Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. The car stopped for gas at Canastota last night and three women were reported to be with Bergdoll, with authorities noting the machine has not yet entered Utica.

Utica N. Y

Rev Mrs Morrow to Lead Services at Local Spiritualist Church

Rev Mrs C V Morrow will be at the First Spiritualist church on Sunday afternoon and evening June 20 to lead and conduct the services.

Mrs. Morrow

Rubber Company Donates Park For Football Games

The New Castle Rubber company donated Cascade Park for high school football games this fall and for Westminster college on the Westminster Washington and Jefferson game date October 3. The field was leased for a year, and W. E. Duerston of Rubberworks arranged the donation easing a potential field shortage for scholastic athletics.

New Castle Rubber Company High School Athletic Association Westminster College Rubber Company W. E. Duerston Rubber

Planks Roil Democratic Convention Ministers Propose Prohibition and Labor

Delegates from Iowa gather with W J Bryan and Governor Edwards arriving to energize the prohibition issue. Labor leaders Samuel Gompers and Matthew Wool of the AFL push for a stronger labor plank while Irish cause supporters led by Eamon de Valera seek recognition. Suffragists Alice Paul Abbey Baker and field marshals arrive as the Palmer attendance shifts convention dynamics. National Treasurer Wilbur Marsh notes Iowa backing for Meredith but declines second choice.

Bryan W. J. Bryan Edwards Samuel Gompers Matthew Wool American Federation of Labor Chicago Resolutions Committee de Valera Eamon de Valera Alice Paul Abbey Baker Washington Palmer Wilbur Marsh Meredith Iowa

Divorce Is Sought By Actress Edith Hailer

Edith Hailer the actress in The Children of Destiny and Just Behind the Door is defendant in a Buffalo Supreme Court divorce case brought by Lawrence Weber a New York film producer. Weber says Hailer was unfaithful with Jack Dillon Mary Pickford manager. their testimony notes Dillon and Hailer at Dillon’s Los Angeles apartment showing affection.

International News Service Buffalo N. Y Edith Hailer Mary Pickford Los Angeles Lawrence Weber New York Supreme Court Weber Jack Dillon Hollywood Boulevard Haller Lawrence Weber, Jr Mra. Weber Dillon

Falls Spring Water In North Mill Street Under Review

State Health Department official Mr. Seibert arrived for a multi day conference with Health Officer Dr. Steen on Falls Spring. They will sample the spring water and send it to the state laboratory for analysis to decide if the spring can be reopened.

Seibert State Health Department William L. Steen Falls North Mill Street Steen Water Company

Girl Wife Who Killed Sleeping Husband in Patterson

Edna Mensing, a 17 year old from Patterson New Jersey, shot her sleeping husband in their home. She claims the revolver was unloaded and only snapped playfully. The weapon, an old family pistol, contained three cartridges with one exploded and others showing nonfiring marks. Authorities doubt intent but have charged her with murder and detain her for action of Grau.

Hdna Mensing Patterson N. J Edna Paterson

Grand Opera Star Sees Great Future For Sue Harvard

Met opera soprano May Peterson, touring local, predicts a bright future for Sue Harvard who has been accepted by the Metropolitan Company for next season. Peterson notes Harvard’s beautiful voice and winning personality, comparing Harvard’s rise with her own from Oshkosh church singing to prominence.

Sue Harvard May Peterson New Castle Miss Harvard Metropolitan Company Miss Peterson Opera Harvard Peterson Oshkosh Wis

High School Graduate Is Married During Commencement

Terrell Oklahoma graduates received diplomas at ceremonies on June 17. After the diplomas were announced, David Wray stepped forward to receive his. A minister then joined Wray with Ruth Hightower, a graduate, in marriage right there before the audience.

International News Service Terrell Okla David Wray Wray Ruth Hightower

Centennial Observed At Center U P Church Despite Rain

Center U P church marks its centennial with a 10 30 a m program and a noon dinner in the basement. Rain failed to dampen the spirits or appetites of guests attending the anniversary event.

Center U. P. Church

Students Throw Bad Eggs At Superintendent

Sterling Kansas June 17 seven high school boys hurled eggs at Superintendent Eastwood after he moved to curb smoking in the yard. Fines ranged from 25 to 200 dollars each as the incident drew district officials into a school discipline matter.

International News Service Sterling Kan Eastwood

Scotland Union meeting at Pattison home

The Scotland Union of the W. C. T. U. and L. T. L. will meet at the home of Mrs. William H. Pattison on Friday June 18 at 2 p m. Members from local chapters are invited to attend this community gathering.

Scotland Union William 8. Pattison

Deaths of the Day T. J. Logan

T J Logan aged 68 died at his daughter Mrs Earl Chaffees home 8 West Laurel Ave on Thursday morning June 17 at one o clock He was born October 30 1862 and married Ella Wicks June 26 1873 Surviving include wife one son John L Logan one daughter Mrs Earl Chaffee and 11 grandchildren plus five brothers and four sisters Funeral services for Mrs Emily Gray were held Tuesday night and interment made in Butler. Henry Wood of Grimes Street died at New Castle Hospital after six weeks illness born in England July 31 1841 aged 79 He is survived by wife Fannie and children William H Wood Mrs J H MeIlvenny Mrs J G Mottinger Mrs R L Williams Ed A Wood Mrs William R Thomas one daughter Mrs Ella Hammond and 2 grandchildren three great grandchildren Funeral set for 2:30 PM Saturday at 1504 Grimes St Oak Park cemetery

T. J. Logan Earl Chaffee West Laurel Avenue Mr. Logan North Liberty Mercer County Ella Wicks Slippery Rock John L. Logan Columbiana Ohio Walter Newton Logan Mentor Elmer Will Logan Painsville Norman Logan Cleveland Clara Traver San Francisco Cal Bertha Downs Detroit J. B. Shelar Henry Wood Grimes _ street New Castle Staffordshire England Fannie Wood William H. Wood J. H. MeIlvenny J. G. Mottinger R. L. Williams A. Wood Pittsburgh William R. Thomas Ella Hammond Grimes St Oak Park Cemetery

Controversy Over Plumb Plan Divides Labor Ranks

Gompers leads in opposition to government ownership of railways tied to the Plumb plan. The convention audience heard Morrison and Green advocate government control while the majority favors modified ownership. In steel unions J G Brown says the organizing committee will quit and plans will be abandoned July 1 unless revived.

Gompers Postal Committee On Frank Morrison William Green Executive Council Morrison J. G. Brown National Committee For Organizing Steel Workers Brown Federation Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workera

May Yohe Helps Film About Hope Diamond History

May Yohe formerly renowned for her beauty assists in the production of a film recounting the tragic history of the Hope diamond. Known as Lady Frances Hope when owner of the gem she now travels to Los Angeles with her husband Captain John Smuta.

May Yohe Hope Lady Frances Hope Miss Yohe Los Angeles John Smuta

Bathing beaches fundraising gains buoy New Castle effort

Donation totals rise as local citizens and merchants commit funds to improve New Castle bathing beaches. Early contributions include New Castle News 100.00 and many local firms plus individuals from 5 to 265 dollars, with organizers optimistic about reaching the goal.

Woman Named Arkansas Bank Trust Officer

Mrs. Orra E. Carroll becomes the first woman trusted officer at Commercial Trust Company of Little Rock after five and a half years of steady service. She has held every position except paying teller and actively supports women in business through state and national professional clubs.

International News Service Little Rock Ark Arkansas Orra E. Carroll Commercial Trust Company of State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs of National Federation

Irish Raiders Burn Military Property

A Dublin despatch reports Irish raiders seized and burned military property at Waterford. The Mallow railway station was destroyed. Belmullet in County Mayo saw a fight at a fair with one constable killed and three injured. The British Trades Union Congress called a special meeting to discuss the Irish strike.

International News Service London Waterford Dublin Mallow Belmullet County Mayo British Tradeg Union Congress

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