Patriotism and decisive action in Petrograd rise with Root mission
In Petrograd the American envoy Elihu Root prompts renewed Russian patriotism and pushes two results against Germany: rejection of German peace overtures and support for an immediate offensive. Root, staying at the Winter Palace, meets Cabinet members while Gen. Scott maintains contact with War Minister Verensky as Rost’s delegation engages Russian officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrogihad
Germany
Elihu Rost
Petrograd
Pesca
Dumai
Mr. Root
Magnifivest
Winter Palace
Sheczar
Scout
Verensky
Thatcher to Speak on Washington Highway Rally in New Castle
Charles W. Thatcher writes from Akron announcing he will visit New Castle on June 27 to drum up support for the Washington Memorial Highway from Washington to Seattle. He touts civilian and military transport aims, urges a volunteer automobile relief corps, and seeks a patriotic rally to aid wartime efforts. Commissioner Kennedy welcomes the letter with enthusiasm, though mass turnout is unlikely.
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Akron
Ohio
Charles W. Thatcher
Washington Highway
News Castle Board of Trade
Washington Memorial Highway
Washington
Seattle
New Castle
Ant
Atlantic Coast
Nine Year Baby Boy Surplus Sparks District Debate
In Amport a Kanguna district reports 222 male births in the last year with no girls among 182 families. Officials seek government guidance and expert advice as residents fear a shortage of eligible brides and discuss possible actions to address the gender imbalance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amporta
Kanguna
Sehioul
Hermet
Wasington
Aglaile
Bungalow Sold To Alfred Woolf
Alfred Woolf of Dertran avenue buys a bungalow at the corner of Telferson Street and Mundy Avenue. The deal includes a modern rise out and other features described in the odd text.
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Alfred Woolf
Alfred Woolf of
Dertran
Avenue
Bas
Telferson Street
Mundy Avenue
Myde Gilfillan
Frutse
Ostrunturn
Laroveout
Arrested For Deserting Wife in Youngstown and McKeesport
Otto Groner formerly of Newcastle now in Youngstown was arrested for desertion of his wife Miss Packer of McKeesport. He was tracked by her father and others, located on Light and Avenue, and jailed after a hearing in McKeesport. He was fined $10 weekly and bound to $1,000, with workhouse detention until a bond is posted.
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Otto Groner
Newcastle Bi
Youngstown
Uwuder
Groner
Farlin
Jameson
Poleeman Shinler
Morrow
MeKerzport
Cabbage Plant Sale At Board Of Trade Office
Cabbage plants are selling rapidly at the board of trade offices. Fifty hundred plants cost seventy five cents, with coupons issued. The first shipment is expected soon, and plants will be delivered through the board of trade. Demand is strong and the sale will continue for several days. The Rotary club, unable to secure enough seed potatoes, may opt to plant cabbage plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Trade Board
Rotary Club
Dayton Workers Strike Delays Street Railway Service
Dayton June 18. Traffic on the Dayton Street RailwayCo has not resumed since the strike began Saturday morning. The company advertised for men and officials say cars will run tomorrow. Union leaders seek recognition of the recently organized union and vow to restrain violence, hoping public sympathy aids their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Dayton Street Railway. Co
Nearing In Akron Lecture By Pacifist Leader Sealed
Akron, June 18. Trailed by secret service men and met by police, SealL Nearing, ousted from La Indo university for pacifist utterances, was welcomed by eight Akron Socialists at the G A I hall. He spoke without incident, avoiding American utterances and confining remarks to socialism and conscription in a democratic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Secret Service
Palite
Seall Nearing
la Indo University
G. A. I. Hall
Neating
Prominent Kane Man Is Killed in Auto Crash
In Kane County Pennsylvania a car driven by Willon Hore plunged down an embankment, killing Pred Carlson and injuring Elven Rose and Cae Myers. The four occupants, all prominent Kant residents, were returning home from an event when the accident occurred.
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Upgway
Willon Hore
Pred Carlson
Elven Rose
Cae Myers
We Cad
Kant
Sore Relara
bidgWa
Aken
Woman Purchases Lakefront Home in Cleveland Suburbs
A woman, formerly a taper, has bought a home in Lakewood near four blocks from the lakefront, marking a notable move for her family. The purchase places her in one of Cleveland’s best residential areas, reflecting a fresh start after a career change.
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Lakewond
Cleveland
Cleseland
Lake Front
War Relief Campaign Seeks 100 Million Dollars
The American Red Cross plans a seven day drive to raise 100 million dollars for war relief with headquarters at 1 North Main Street and contributions sought in Lan gore County through Frank W. Smith. President Wilson proclaims the week ending June 25 1917 as Red Cross Week urging all Americans to contribute to support armed forces and relief services.
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Wilson
Ned Croa
Americam Red Cross
Lawrence County
Ited Cross War Relief Fund
Langoure
Tied Cross
North Mim Street
Frank W. Smith
War Belief Fund
Red Cross
American Red Cross
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Ted Cross Weete
No Developments In Blackmail Case
Detectives are investigating a blackmail case linked to a threatening letter sent to William Mayberry a farmer on Route 1 Wampum. No arrests have been made and there are no new developments. Investigators could not locate other farmers in the area who received similar letters or any payments. The case remains active with ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mayberry
Wampum
Socha
Mayberry
nSlers
Lost Dough In Train Twas Real Dough Too
New York June 18 In the subway foal and found department Mies Helena Judson of Waterbury Conn found dough in a pan. She explained she was teaching women to make war bread at Red Cross Headquarters and the dough was returned an hour later after the clerk learned the context.
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New York
Subway
Mies Helena Judson
Waterbury
Miss Stalton
Red Cross
Shay
Submarine Potatoes Roar In War Garden Plates
Iranbeipee Valume 98 reports Jeannette war gardener untiring, puzzled by uneven potato emergence. He digs and finds two new potatoes forming on a buried stalk, leading to claim of a new potato variety named submarine.
New Fire Engine Temporarily Rejected by Council
The New Castle city council halted acceptance of the White Company triple combination fire engine after the pump failed to meet contract pressure and flow requirements. Officials noted the pump would deliver about 170 gallons but could not sustain the required pressure, with adjustments expected before final approval.
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Whdle
Seventh Ward
New Castle
Camellnén
Mayne
Wade
Lake Erie College Graduation Week Events Preview
Lake Erie college in Painesville Ohio held the baccalaurate service in Memorial hall with seniors donning green and white hoods. Rev Glenn Atking delivered the sermon titled The Book of Themembrance. The day included a voice recital by Miss Alice Cury, tennis finals between Catherine Duff and Ruth Hilton, grove exercises, and a concert by musical clubs. Commencement is June 20 with speaker Dean George Modges.
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Painesville
Lake Erie College
Memorial Hall
Glenn Atking
D. O
Providence
H. I
Alice Cury
Florence Gwen
Toray
Catherine Duff
Pittsburg
Ruth Hilton
Huron
Paul Kinnizon
Dean George Modges
Cambridge
Mass
Sneak Thieves Strike West Side Gardens
Residents of the Sixth ward report a gang, likely youths, raiding West Side flower gardens and stealing milk or items left on porches. vaporous incidents include a full garden strip from C Fulkerson on West Washington street and recent porch milk thefts. Neighbors promise action if criminals are not stopped.
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Sixth Ward
C. Fulkerson
Inoype
the News
West Washington Street
Parkerson
Tme
Wall Street Bishop Retires After Years of Street Ministry
New York June 18 The Bishop of Wall Street Rev De William Wilkinson long a fixture in the financial district has retired by Trinity Corporation. He earned a salary of 5000 dollars a year and was famed as the world’s highest paid street preacher. He helped the poor and was a friend to J P Morgan, visiting his home.
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New York
Wall Street
Opun Air
Wall
de William Wilkinson
Financial District
Trinity Corporation
Canyon
Waeo Tawe
Trinity
Himsel
Wil
Bern
Interlerpent Morgan
Cyclist Dies Of Injuries In Shenango Valley Crash
Mares Lloyd Woods of Northview Avenue dies from internal injuries after a motorcycle crash near Mt Jackson late Saturday. His companion in the sidecar escapes serious harm. Woods was 81, survived by wife and children Lloyd and George, plus his mother and several siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the family home, burial in Graceland cemetery.
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Mt Jackson
Mares Lloyd Woods
Northview Avenue
Shenango Valley Hospital
Tunir
Young
Youngstown
MS Jackson
Avi
Woods
Uew
Ife
Grorge
Nancy Graham Woods
Neshamnoack Township
Lloyd
George
John
Clyde
Clarence
Willam Doogan
Jennia
Graceland Cemetery
Beautiful Flag Dedicated at Central Presbyterian Church
A silk flag purchased by the Sunday school was presented and dedicated during a morning service at Central Presbyterian Church. In the evening a Sunday School class earned state diplomas for completing the teacher training course with an average of 43.4. Recipients included Mrs. Ida J. Vasile, Mrs. John B. Huona, Miss Marie Johnson, Miss Pearl Puford, Miss Florence Rearis, James G. Leslie, William T. Brown and Loy M. Hanna.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Ida J. Vasile
John B
Huona
Marie Johnson
Pearl Puford
Florence Rearis
James G. Leslie
William T. Brown
Loy MN
Hanna
Germans Counterfeit Rare Trench Papers
London report states German forces publish counterfeit war papers at the front. The British drive has halted their publication, yet counterfeit numbers fetch up to 400 marks per copy. Printers across the empire churn out near originals, and warnings to avoid fakes are ignored as thousands are sold.
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London
Russians Rebuild Towns They Destroyed Advices From Koenleshers
East Prussia reports from Jung 18 stating 39 000 homes wrecked last year in Emintaston are being rebuilt. Over half are already restored as Russian prisoners used in labor rebuild efforts. Available land is turned to agriculture with potatoes as the main crop.
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Tlaxon
Jung
Koenleshers
East Prussia
Emintaston
Germaans
Pela
Elopers, 13 and 14, Say They'll Repeat
Two underage elopers Dorothea Field and Irerald Huedan, ages 14 and 12 respectively from Pottstown, confessed they ran away again to California and insisted they would not be separated. Detected after being halted at the police station, they face return to Pennsylvania and future supervision.
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Pehicago
Joe
Dorothea Field
Irerald Huedan
Pottstown
Ipa
Laormigeril
Tinion Despot
Valfornia
Routh
Clark Street
Deaths of the Day and funeral notices excerpt
Obituaries listed include Wilbur Wickwow Marted and Wilbur Rinksogt with funeral in Pittsburg area churches, interment at Greenwood cemetery, plus numerous other bereavements. The items mention cremation in London for Winfred Sample, Jeffery family funerals, long-time residents and local church affiliations, and several graveside rites in Graceland and other cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Wickwow
Wilbur Rinksogt
EK. J. Berquist
Mivaion
Greenwood Cemetery
Fred Kirkwood
Willam Minteer
W. J. Minteer
Albert Minteer
Republic Is Spain's Aim
Paris reports a movement to establish a republic in Spain led by Alvarez and the reformist party. Monarchist forces face a split as Republicans, Socialists, and Radicals seek a coalition while an anti-monarchist manifesto is planned. A labor crunch and food shortages worsen the crisis amid strikes and price spikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Junge
Spain
Madrid
Thase
Seoor Alvarez
Guardians Appointed by Judge Emery in Local Matters
Judge Emery named guardians for two minors this morning. Lawrence Savings and Trust Company was appointed guardian of Lowhom BB Gardner, son of Erni Porter, while Hoyiols was appointed guardian of Thomas Angell, son of Jane Angell, in the morning session.
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Lawrence Savings and Triat Company
Lowhom BB. Gardner
Erni Porter
Emery This Mornng
Wls. Hoyiols
Thomas
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Gen. Scott
Thatcher
Svars
Olto Groner
Gotsow
Son
Carmen
Kane
Wheatland
John Tietkasse
Sola Anton
Crose
Heartadlen
SpeciAcationa
Lake Erie Graduation
Harry Woods
Mt. Jackson
Julius Schoot
Central Presbyterian
Dounaylvania
Winfield Scott Sample
Winfred Bentt Sample
England
Wif
Wiliam
Rven
William Craven
Battery Jr
Conpera Battery
Bunt Liverpool
Enon
Mr. Jeffery
Jeferson Jeffery
Babour Place
Jeffery
W. P. Graham
Pasinr
Cretan Avenue
M. E
Ray. J. L. Stratton
Robert McConnall
Alursaa AqUannell
Robert McConnell
New Wilmington
Clarissa Black
First United Presbyterian Church
Hannah Banks
Mea
Margaret Miller
Joseph
Findley R
Washington McConnell
Canonsburg
Thomas Reed
Mt. Tehanon
Frank McConnell
Newmington
William
Calvin
Childeen
Charles Black
Sharon
Old Nesbangock Cemetery
Mrs
Aaron Hinkson
Aus
Stargarer Hinkson
Willow
Wekory Township
Peter Moses
Daniel Moses
Big Run Street
Trev. Joma
Farrell
Greenwool Cemetery
Rosa Urban
Helen Wheale
Anna
May Jerry
Bertha Smith
Margaret Tott
David William Gibson
Wilam
Gibson
Croton Avenue
Robert J. Beatir- Teubert
Beatty
Burreka Springs
Ark
Atmatrim Beatty
New Galileo
Earl J
Almatrim
San Franciscn
John J
Wilfred
Los Angeles
Valees
Turslay
MI Matrim Beatty
Tork Springs
Chester
Voming Krom
Mes Guha
Teasure Avenue
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
British Columbia
Republic
Alverez
Emery
W. F. Dufford
East Washington
J. D. and
Sara R
Armstrong Chiropractors
Harditon
Arth & A. UL Bts
Hell Phone
Will B
Bell Phone
NORTH
Bell-Ans
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