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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
2
Allied airmen bombed bridges on the Piave while Austro-Hungarian troops attacked the British front. Prisoners report heavy Austrian losses from close range barrage fire and misdirected fire that killed many of their own men. The assault failed to break British lines and left Austrians demoralized.
Troops under Gen Diaz resist fierce Austro Hungarian attacks on Monte Grappe and Piave front. Allies regain ground as Italian counter offensives grow stronger. Italians take over 5,000 prisoners amid heavy fighting north of Treviso and along the Piave line.
The city plumbers team led by captain L. C. Bryan labored on McClure Hartzell's Hickory township farm, hoeing corn all day, so engrossed they stayed beyond dusk. Scott Paisley and E B Leavy each field crews at different Slipperyrock farms today.
Lieut. John T. Bissell of Pittsburg has been cited for the French Legion of Honor by a French general for bravery at the Marne bridgehead on June 2. The citation recognizes his valor in defense of the French line while serving with the American army.
London dispatch says Austrian gains on the Italian front were limited to crossing the Piave. Italians shell bridges used by Austrians and have the line well fortified between Brenta and Piave rivers. Italian morale is high with reserves behind the Piave. Montello remains the only potential danger point.
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has accepted the resignation of Premier Radoslavoff, according to a Central News dispatch from Sofia.
Herman Goetz of Johnstown a private in the medical corps was killed in action in France on June 6 while likely aiding wounded. He worked at Cambria Steel as a first aid expert with a National Red Cross certificate and was 28 years old.
Jeremiah O'Leary former editor of The Bull pleaded not guilty in federal court to treason and espionage act charges. He was travel worn and returned to New York under heavy guard, held without bail, to be tried. he faces possible death if convicted and will be confined in the Tombs.
City Engineer C H Milholland reported to council that J P H Kennelly's request for water service on Duquesne street faced denial. The Water company was told the government would not permit pipe extensions and revenue would not meet Public Service Commission standards. No action was taken.
James A. Hays of 629 Superior street with eight years in the United States Marine Corps re enlists. Sergeant E. K. Coberly at the local marine recruiting station 212 East street handles the ceremony. He was born in Lawrence county and leaves on Friday.
A 14 year old boy was brought to the mayor on charges of stealing two bicycles. He returned the wheels and accessories and, as first offense, was placed on parole rather than jailed. Police say bike thefts are rising in the city.
Lawyers will close their offices to morrow to work on the farms of the county. There are several good teams among the legal rights, many of whom were raised on the farm.
Mrs Ballington Booth has submitted to President Wilson a plan to enlist carefully selected state prison inmates into the army and navy. The Prison league of the Volunteers of America says the idea is not to form a prison force but to draft convicts in proportions as the military authorities decide.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. shot two bursts of 20 rounds from a Maxim at 600 yards on the Milford target range. Despite a miss on the bullseye, he hit several shots in the ring, appearing comfortable among rookies during his first machine-gun experience.
A Moscow dispatch via the Russian wireless says Germany has launched an eastern front offensive against Russia. Reports state German forces are advancing in the Vetlnsk region and Moscow ordered mobilization of classes born 1893 to 1897.
Washington reports that embargoes on wool shipments from growing centers to grading points were lifted by Railway Director General Mc Adoo. The move ends a period of piling up shipments, especially in the east, and eases shortages at grading centers.
Paul F. Butz of Butz Brothers Florists enters Y.M.C.A. service for overseas work. He returned from New York after arranging departure and is ordered to report there on July 2. After a brief course at Columbia University, he will proceed to France.
Harry Newton Hill a well known Pennsylvania lineman has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the local station 212 East street He left today and will be sent at once to Port Royal South Carolina for training.
The body of 18 year old Irene Bair was found in a pond on the county's eastern border after several days missing. A note in her boarding house room asked to notify her mother to collect her clothes if she did not return.
J. L. Thalman former principal of New Castle High School and V. Boone former football coach attend the Class of 1918 commencement in the city. Both now reside in Chicago with Thalman serving as principal at Proviso Township High School and Boone as head of athletics.
A wounded soldier recalled the moment that surprised him most in the battle zone. He described finding a robin's nest inside an empty shell-case, a small sign of life amid destruction.
A German resident of the county registered at the post office today and more registrations are expected. The questions cover name, address, residence since 1914, birth details, marital status, husband’s citizenship, government work for foreign countries, arrests, language, and other items. Registrants must have a photo taken and leave fingerprints for identification.
The registration of alien German women continued at the mayor's office today under the mayor's secretary J C George. Eight more women were registered, bringing the two day total to fourteen. They have the entire week to complete registration.
City Solicitor James A. Gardner reports damages on the proposed Eastside City Line street would total at least 2326.50. Council introduces ordinances repealing the street creation and laying a sanitary sewer. Attorney Weingartner notes most property owners would permit sewer work if their parcels incur no cost and connections are allowed after a $50 payment.
The high school service flag list grows with additions from the alumni association reception. The new names include Braden Black Frank L Bookwalter Elvin Boyd Julius Broadbeck Gilbert Colnor Theodore Frank Arthur Harris Lyle Hughes Terrence Haney John Hopkins Minnie B Irvin Victor G Johnston and others.
Grace Lusk, convicted of murdering Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts in a triangle with Dr. David Roberts, will undergo a sanity examination this morning. Judge M. L. Lurek will be aided by alienists to determine if she is sane or insane. a sane verdict brings penitentiary punishment, while insanity leads to confinement in a hospital for the insane.
Major General John F. Morrison was named to command the Department of the West with headquarters in San Francisco. The department had previously been led by General Leonard A. Wood after his division departed for France.
British airmen dropped twenty four tons of bombs on Zeebrugge Ostend Bruges docks Thouraut Ghistelles aerodrome Lebingers and Aertycke on June 13 and 16. One British machine was lost according to the admiralty.
Reports from Fayette county indicate thousands in losses after a cloudburst yesterday morning. Brownsville suffered severe damage with widespread power outages and business suspensions.
Colonel Powers announced that payroll at the Power Rubber company near Mahoningtown has tripled since new management took over. Six tire making machines will raise capacity to 3,000 tires per day, with new rest rooms offices and an addition. Employment will reach 800 men and 100 women in the tube department while labor remains a challenge.
Bethel Literary society presents The Poor Married Man on June 22 at Westfield Grange hall. Cast includes John Wise played by Guy Raney, Dr. Graham by Ralph White, Billy Blake by Loyal Gilkey, June Jackson by Harry Witherspoon, Mrs. Ford by Myrtle Witherspoon, Zoie by Gertrude Kyle, June Graham by Laura Miss Wilson, and reporter by Adelaide Eckman.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas J. Hinkson of Haus avenue were held yesterday afternoon at the home with Rev. E H Jones and Rev. C G Farr and Rev J L Stratton assisting. Pallbearers included A L Bartlett W H Rick Claude Downs John B Campbell John Ehart and A C Allen. Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery.
The funeral of William H. Masters was held yesterday afternoon from the residence with John Hettenbaugh in charge. Pallbearers listed include S. F. McFarland J. B. Brown W. P. Space C. H. Koelliker C. F. Bender and Joseph Pantileoni. Burial was at Oak Park cemetery.
The United States Marine Corps urgently seeks 120 men with gasoline engine and mechanical skills to join Class Five Reserve. Recruits will train at Navy Yards Philadelphia and marine schools then serve as aviation mechanics. Qualifications include experience as machinists welders or coppersmiths. Further information from Sgt E K Coberly at 2% East Street.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoda Everhart will be held at 7 30 this evening in Rice's chapel on West North street. The remains will be taken to West Middlesex tomorrow morning for burial.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie McVettie were held yesterday evening at the residence on South Jefferson Street with Rev. J. F. Baxter of the Madison Avenue Christian Church in charge. The remains were sent this morning by the Pennsylvania Railroad to Akron Ohio.
Harrisburg reports enforcement of a governor’s gun ban leading to many arrests and confiscations of firearms among foreigners and armed workers in coal and industrial districts. Game wardens in some counties also killed dogs owned by aliens while policing the act.
A 13 man American patrol operating on the Picardy front staggered into a 40 man German ambush on the night of June 13 14. Despite being outnumbered most of the Americans fought their way through and returned safely according to today’s communique from Walington.
Captain William C. Robison, son of J. Howard Robison, is back with his company at Presidio California after a musketry course in Oklahoma. He advances from first lieutenant to captain and is remembered for his high school football and baseball days and training at the New York Military Academy.
An Atlantic port reports a naval aviator and a student flyer rescued 45 miles off Sandy Hook after clinging to a drifting dirigible bal loon for two days. The airship had been searching for U boats and did not return to base on Saturday. The American schooner Luther Little found the pair and brought them aboard.
The 32nd division of the National Guard under Major General William G. Haan has reached combat on German soil in Alsace. Replacement units for the division were aboard the Tuscania when it was torpedoed, the War Department announced.
A Popular Science Monthly note describes an unusual Cristobal electric station building in the Panama Canal Zone. The room rests on strong central columns while side walls are cantilevered from the eaves and anchored to the foundation to prevent dangerous settling during earthquakes.
Officers and privates of Company K 4th Regiment Sons of Veterans Reserve will drill at the G A R hall Wednesday at 7 45 in full uniform. By order of Captain W W Stevenson Officer Commanding.
L Lamont Hughes, long time general superintendent of Canadian Steel at Ojibway Ontario, takes over as general superintendent of the new 70 million dollar ordnance plant on Neville Island Pittsburg. He will work with John Oursler of this city who heads the overall operation as general manager.
Saturday tag day in New Castle collected $933.89, exceeding the Polish army in France quota of $800. Polish residents added about $350, with plans to continue collecting through month end to reach about $1,500 locally.
City detectives investigated a robbery at the H. G. Preston company. Entry was gained by forcing a wagon shed window. Missing items include Spearmint gum Doublemint gum Waneta chocolate bars Zatek Hazelnut chocolate Walter Baker Co. chocolate playing cards and several tobacco products.
Pittsburg National League officials announced the acquisition of outfielder William Southworth and pitchers Cyril Slapnicka and Ralph Comstock from Birmingham of the Southern League. The players will join the Pirates next week.
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