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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
32
John Pattison of Penn Coal and Supply urges immediate purchases as mines face a tight market. He cites Eastern and Northwestern shortages, with prices seen at seven to eight dollars at the mine and expected eleven dollars this fall. Shipping delays and winter demand threaten supply, prompting New Castle residents to stock up.
At a board meeting last night the Shenango Valley hospital directors disclosed that storm damage to the hospital laundry Wednesday was worse than previously thought.
Advice says do not force feeding and look for underlying appetite issues. Pale weak teens need a non alcoholic tonic. Dr Williams Pink Pills claimed to enrich blood, boost health, and aid growth. Mail order booklet offered from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY. 60 cents per box at druggists.
A laundry building suffered extensive damage when a lightning strike toppled its tall stack, crashing through the roof and harming machinery. Total losses were estimated around $3000, with immediate repairs arranged last night.
In the Commonwealth v John P B Wilson the case of Mayberry who alleges he was threatened to pay 500 dollars, is presented before Judge Emery. Handwriting experts compare Wilson's handwriting to the threatening letter.
The Y M C A boys department plans an overnight and weekend camp at Muddy Creek Falls on Slippery Rock creek. Physical Director Robert Meerman and Boys Secretary Victor Patterson lead the project and will take hikes and return the next morning. Weather delayed the initial departure.
In Washington on June 17, an assistant labor secretary ordered the deportation of Roberto Eli, an alleged anarchist. Eli was confined with Andreas Salzdo when Salzdo jumped from the 14th floor of the Department of Justice building in New York City. Eli was arrested on a February 26 warrant but only came under immigration custody on May 5.
St Marys parochial school will close the present term on Friday after exams. Closing exercises will be held next week with diploma and reward distributions. The term has been unusually successful with strong attendance throughout the year.
Pennsylvania Holstein-Friesian Association convenes at State College during Farmers Week on Thursday June 24 to adopt a new Constitution and By Laws. Breeders urged to attend during the College event.
The commonwealth case against Lew Lutton is before Judge Sloan as Mia Flora Turner testifies her young son was bitten by Luttons ferocious dog.
Wilmer of Erie Pennsylvania reports long suffering with piles ended after using Miro Internal Treatment. He says one bottle proved effective and remains free of piles for over a year. The product is sold with money back guarantee and original package shown by M B McKee.
Hanover June 17 authorities say a quarrel over a small debt led to the killing of Henry E. Maroney at Dartmouth College. Robert T. Meads, a Chicago junior, is jailed on murder charges after claiming self defense he shot following a dispute over whiskey allegedly stolen by Maroney. Students deny liquor caused the slaying, noting Meads had liquor but drank it all. Meads awaits the September grand jury term in Woodsville county jail.
Richard Dana visits Amherst Massachusetts this week for the 25th anniversary reunion of his graduating class. Governor Coolidge a class member and Republican vice presidential nominee attends the event marking the gala occasion in the college’s history.
London reports the allies weigh withdrawing the Turkish treaty after protests from grand vizier Pamad Pasha. The Turkish agreement is the last pending treaty to be signed.
A class of 75 will receive their first Holy Communion at St Marys church next Sunday morning. The members of the class will receive communion at the 8 30 am mass that day. Auto thieves are rampant as police are flooded with circulars from across the country asking for alerts on stolen cars.
Thieves roam Cleveland and Chicago and other large cities stealing every kind of machine from Packards to flivvers. No vehicle is spared as burglars take whatever they can snag, showing no respect for make or model.
Lawrence H. Rupp of Allentown Pa was named by Attorney General Palmer to act as general counsel of the Pennsylvania delegation at the San Francisco convention. He will present the delegates case before the national committee and the credentials committee if contests arise.
K C Holm assistant city engineer prepares plans to repair the culvert at Blaine Street fill washed out by recent heavy rains. Street department to undertake repairs as soon as possible due to extensive washout.
A business meeting of the Y P P Club will be held at Miss Pauline Winters home on West Falls street Thursday evening. Plans will be made for a picnic supper at the park on Monday evening June 21.
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