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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
6
John Pattison of Peon Coal and Supply Co warns buyers to secure coal now if possible as prices may rise to seven to eight dollars per ton now and ten to eleven dollars this fall. Northwest shortages mean more coal going to the region, leaving eastern fields tight and transport hampered. New Castle residents are urged to stock up for winter.
At a Shenango Valley hospital board meeting last night the Hi-Feeters group noted that Wednesday's storm caused greater damage than first estimated to the hospital laundry area.
A period advertisement urges gentle feeding of children and warns against threats. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to improve appetite and blood, claiming benefits for teens and young women. The piece directs readers to request a free booklet and to buy by mail from Dr Wellame Medicine Co.
The total loss was initially anticipated at 33,000 dollars. A lightning bolt struck the laundry building stack causing it to topple through the roof and damage machinery. The fall was wide enough to promise substantial damage. Repairs were arranged last night for immediate action.
In the Commonwealth v John B. Wilson case before Judge Emery Mayberry alleges extortion and claims a threatening letter demanded $100. Handwriting experts compare Wilson's handwriting to the letter as testimony repeats from a prior trial.
Members of the Y M C A boys department plan an overnight weekend camp at Muddy Creek Falls. Physical Director Robert Meerman and Boys Secretary Victor Patterson will lead hikes and camping by Slippery Rock Creek. bad weather delayed the start, with a new date pending better conditions.
Assistant Secretary of Labor Post orders the deportation of Roberto Eli, an alleged anarchist, who was confined with Andrea Salado when Salado jumped from the 14th story of the Department of Justice building in New York City. Eli was arrested on a warrant February 26 but not in custody of immigration authorities until May 5.
St Marys School will end the current term this Friday after exams. Closing exercises will take place next week with diploma and reward distributions. The term has been unusually successful with good attendance throughout the year.
Holstein breeders from Pennsylvania plan a June 24 meeting at State College during Farmers Week to adopt a new constitution and by laws. The event aims to gather breeders and utilize the week for broader participation at the college campus.
The case of the commonwealth against Low Latton proceeds today before Judge Bloan. Mrs. Ilara Turner testifies that her son was bitten by a ferocious dog owned by Latton.
An advertisement-style boast asserts that a 20 year ailment described as piles completely vanished after using a so called Mire Internal Treatment. The text cites dramatic testimonials from a Wilmer in Pennsylvania and warns rivals as fake while urging readers to try the product, claiming lasting relief.
Hanover June 11 A quarrel over a small debt allegedly led to the fatal shooting at Dartmouth College. Haary K. Maroney a Dartmouth senior from Massachusetts was killed and Robert T. Meads a Chicago junior was charged with murder. Investigators say Meads sold liquor and quarrel over whiskey preceded the shooting. Meads says he acted in self defense after Maroney stole a bottle of whiskey from him. Grand jury in Woodsilla will hear Septembers term.
Richard Dana visits Amherst Massachusetts for the 25th reunion of his graduating class. Governor Coolidge, vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party, attends the gala event, a highlight in the class’s history.
London reports the Turkish treaty may be withdrawn after protests led by Grand Vigier Pamad Pasha. The Daily Mail notes it is the last pending treaty to be signed.
A class of 75 members will receive Holy Communion at St Marys Church next Sunday morning. They will take communion at the 8 30 service. The church note reflects the local parish activity and schedule.
In Cleveland and Chicago along with other large hubs thieves strike broadly. They seize every kind of machine from Packard automobiles to small flivvers, showing no respect for the vehicle type.
New York June 17 Lawrence H Rupp of Allentown Pa was today named attorney general Falmer to act as general counsel of the Pennsylvania delegation at the San Francisco convention He will present the case of delegates before the national committee and the committee on credentials if needed
Plans by K Holm assistant city engineer for repairing the Blaine street culvert washed out by recent heavy rains. Work to be undertaken soon by the grant department as conditions permit after continuing floods.
A bassiona noting at the P P will be held at the home of Misa Pauline Wintora on West Ball a street Thursday evenings plan will be made for community plenkes wipper at the park Monday event announced by local organizers in New Castle.
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