Staggering Galicia losses in Austro German offensive
Russian war office reports 120,000 to 150,000 Austro German casualties in Galicia after a forty mile front battle from May 15 to May 29. The engagement on the Stry river aimed to turn the Russian flank and involved six Austro German armies against Russian forces under Gen. von Mackensen. The Russians say the enemy never broke through and suffered tens of thousands of losses before being repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lavelle Murray
I. N
Petrograd
Galicia
Russian War Office
Tysmienica
Swica
Stry River
Von
Slensko
New Castle Water Co Must Move to Improve North Hill Service
The New Castle city council warns the water company to act on North Hill district supply, threatening to appeal to the state Public Service Commission if improvements are not made. City solicitor James A. Gardner cites other cases where commissions forced company action and urges witnesses to testify on inadequate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hill
Public Service Commission
James A. Gardner
Council
Lusk
Fate of Roy Crawford in Jury's Hands
Roy Crawford facing trial for an assault on Miss Alvira Rodgers testified in court denying involvement and claiming he was at Frank Heasley’s home around 10:30 PM on the crime night. He admitted many prosecution points but disputed wearing a raincoat and alleged a stop at Heasley’s as part of his alibi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvira Rodgers
Roy Crawford
Commonwealth
Frank Heasley
Miss Gers
Heasley
Crawford
Commonwealth’s
Dunlap
Smith
British Loss At LaBasse Is Frightful
Berlin reports say British troops near LaBasse were nearly annihilated, with only a few escaping. The German war office notes French penetration east of Angres, south of Souchez, and north of Ecurie. It also states German forces captured 457 privates and 17 officers since June 16 and that Russian troops are retreating toward Poland near Jaroslau and Tarnograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
LaBasse
German War Office
Angres
Souchez
Ecurie
Arras
Lorette
Galicia
von Mackensen
San
Jaroslau
Poland
Tarnograd
Szynisa
New Lights On Wash. St. Bridge
New lights are being installed on the East Washington street bridge. Existing iron standards have been removed and replaced with new ones. A lighting effect upgrade is also planned for the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
St. Bridge
East Washington Street
Entertained Bible Class at Jandernal Home
Members of H. K. Gregory's Bible class of Trinity church were pleasantly entertained Thursday evening by James Jandernal at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Jandernal, 512 Reis street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Gregory
The
Trinity Church
James Jandernal
P. A. Jandernal
Reis Street
Tragedy on the Pennsylvania Tracks at Wampum
George King aged 53 lifelong resident of Wampum Pa was struck by a south bound freight and died within minutes. He worked thirty years for the Pennsylvania railroad as a section foreman and oversaw work at the scene when he stepped into the path of a northbound freight. The surviving family includes his wife Sara and children John Ruth Nellie and an adopted daughter. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
George King
Pennsylvania
King
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. King
Presbyterian Church
Knights of Pythias
Council Protests Removal Of Train
City officials objected to the planned removal of the 8:24 a.m. passenger train between this city and Pittsburg. A resolution by Commissioner Barnett urged the P and L E Railroad to retain the service and protested reports that the train would soon be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. & L. E. Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Barnett
Death Notice for Mary Stewart and George King
Death record lists Mrs Mary Stewart aged 65 of 820 Harrison Street and George King aged 53 of Wampum. The notice provides ages and residences without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stewart
Harrison St. George King
Wampum
Bishop Confirms 280 At City Catholic Services
Rt Rev Regis Canevin bishop of the Pittsburg diocese visited the city and confirmed about 150 at St Michael's Slavish church and 130 at St Mary's in Oakland. The transfer of church property to the bishop as trustee was recorded during the 2 pm service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regis Canevin
Pittsburg
St. Margaret’s Church
Mahoningtown
Canevin
St. Michael's Slavish Church
A. Green
St. Michael’s Church
St. Mary’s
Oakland
Father J. Wasyliszyn
St. Michaels
Judge approves James Knox control of own business affairs
James Knox of Ellwood City was granted authority to manage his own business affairs by Judge Porter. A trustee was appointed during illness but Knox has recovered enough to render the trustee unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knox
Ellwood City
Porter
Knox
Revival of Eastbrook Camp Pushed by New Castle Clergy
Rev Nesbit urges support for Eastbrook fresh air camp for New Castle children run by Associated Charities. Sermons Sunday aim to raise funds to care for 40 to 50 children weekly, with Central Presbyterian church leader Rev S M F Nesbitt coordinating efforts and the city Ministerial association backing the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Eastbrook
Associated Charities
Fresh Air Fund
S. M. F. Nesbitt
Central Presbyterian Church
Tornadoes Ravage Kansas Leaving Damage and Fatalities
Reports from Topeka say a cyclone struck Onaga last night killing several persons though wires are down and unconfirmed. Kansas saw heavy rains and winds with acres of wheat destroyed at Great Bend and track washed out at Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Kansas City
Topeka
Onaga
Kansas
Great Bend
Hays
Oklahoma
Marysville
Kan
Blue River
Republican River
Solomon Valey
Union Pacific
Concordia
Norway
Long Presiding At State Convention In Exposition Park
EXPOSITION PARK June 18 Railroads may get a 24 hour extension to 48 hours for commercial baggage as the grand council convention of the Pennsylvania United Commercial Travelers of America begins. Officers named include George Nowland C T A Mallalieu B F McDowell F N Hotchkiss George L Hayes W C Baum Percy P Mac Nab and a New Castle delegation attends. A Austrian cruiser and four torpedo boat destroyers bombarded Fano causing unspecified damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
Grand Council
Pennsylvania United Commercial Travelers of America
D. Loneh Castle Ossies
Alene
Cers
George Nowland
Philadelphia
C. T. A. Mallalieu
Williamsport
B. F. McDowell
F. N. Hotchkiss
Meadville
George L. Hayes
Eric
W. C. Baum
DuBois
Page
Percy P. MacNab
New Castle
Sentinel
Rome
Adriatic
Fano
Cannonade Mightiest In All History
Paris dispatch reports the French assault on Arras involved over 300000 shells and bayonet clashes along the line. The German front holds with heavy losses on both sides, while French gains include trenches near Aix Noulette Souches road and a park at the Chateau de Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Merrick
I. N.S
Paris
Arras
French War Office
Aix-Noulette-Souches
Fond de Bu
Givenchy
Quennevieres Farm
Governor Signs Our Canal Bill
Harrisburg report says the governor signed the Pitts burg Lake Erie Canal bill today. The action formalizes state support for the canal project connecting Pittsburgh and Lake Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
New Plan For July Fourth Observance
New Castle councilmen took no decisive action on observing July 4 as Americanization Day. The plan, from Francis C. Howe of the U S department of commerce and labor, aims to engage foreigners with a patriotic program. Cleveland and other cities trialed it last year and may adopt it nationally. The council will consider the proposal further at the committee of the whole meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Francis C. Howe
United Stats Department of Commerce and Labor
Cleveland
Suit Brought To Collect Notes From Three Assumpsit Claims
Three assumpsit actions filed by J. W. Rhodes to collect notes alleged from Robert Davis. Laura C. Davis, formerly Laura Cadwallader, is plaintiff. Notes include 169 dollars dated Aug 16 1893 with interest, 150 dollars dated Apr 1 1896, and 1000 dollars dated Sept 4 1900 assigned to Laura C. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumpsit
Robert Davis
J. W. Rhodes
Court House
Laura C. Davis
Laura Cadwallader
Dexter Parritt
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Mackensen
Carpathians
Drohobycz, Stryj
Bolechow
New Castle Water Co
Noth Hill
Public Service Commis
Sion
Inti
Chicago
Thompson
Illinois Central
Miss Alvi
Ra Rodgers
Frank Heas
Ley
St. Mary's
St. Michael's
Nesbit
Eastbrook Camp
J. D. Long
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