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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

28

Rum Runners Suspected as Border Search Expands

International News Service reports federal officers combing the border area from N H to Canada for alleged rum runners tied to Dartmouth College liquor traffic after the slaying of senior Henry E Marley. Robert T Meads is believed to be an agent. his Chicago father Loyal Meads arrived to support him.

International News Service N. H Fed Ict Here Canal Henry E. Marvey Robert T. Meads la Grange Ills Meads Albert H. Meads Chicago Woodasville College Akron Crile Wise Ohio Istill

ASK DELAY IN SIDEWALK WORK

Robert Wylie and other Erie avenue property owners urged delaying sidewalk construction planned for this summer to next year citing hardship. Council took no action and sidewalk laying may be postponed if conditions warrant. They also raised concern over a dangerous sewer manhole, which the street department will fix as soon as possible.

Robert Wylie Erie Avenue

Life's principal business quote by Viscount Bryce

A compact quotation on social insight and leadership ethics. It states half of life’s work involves understanding and managing people to maximize their faculties for productive results. The author emphasizes practical social intelligence as a core business skill.

Viscount Bryce

Maecenas Quotes on Human Contentment and Envy

The excerpt questions why people envy others and praise different paths, asking how anyone remains content with their own lot in life. It presents Horace's reflection on dissatisfaction, contentment, and the lure of alternate fortunes.

Maecenas Horace

Oil City Revenge Follows Steelers Double Defeat

Oil City avenged two prior losses to the Steelers with a decisive win yesterday, turning the tables after suffering back to back defeats in the series.

Oil City Steelers

Gingery Campaign for Harding Planned by Republican Leaders

The article outlines a coordinated effort led by Daugherty to launch a nationwide gingerly campaign for Harding. It notes plans to unify factions, consult leaders including Penrose, Lodge Brandegee and Fall, and secure support from Lowden, Johnson, and LaFollette amid Illinois and Wisconsin dynamics.

Lodge Brandegee Fall Harding New England Southwest Hiram Johnson California Johnson Coolidge Hal Lowden Lowden Illinois Middle States Kenyon Iowa Watson New Indiana Wisconsin LaFollette Rochester Minn

George W Perkins Dies at New York Home

The financier George W Perkins died at his Riverdale New York home after long illness. He supported Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 and was linked to International Harvester and U S Steel. Funeral services will be private at Riverdale Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Morgan called Perkins a longtime friend.

France Henry Moffat Yonkers N. Y Charles Sumner Fischer New York City Perking International Harvester Company Mr. Perkins New York Riverside Hudson International Mercantile Marine Company U. S. Steel Corporation German Alliance Insurance Company New York Trust Company Erie Railroad Company Florida East Coast Railway Company Perkins Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt George W. Perkins Riverdale Riverdale Presbyterian Church J P. Morgan and Company Mr. Morgan

Miss Charlotte Taylor Returns From Oberlin Graduation

Miss Charlotte Taylor of Leasure avenue returned home after attending graduation exercises at Oberlin College.

Charlotte Taylor Leasure Avenue Oberlin

Lake Contrary Murder Mystery Baffles Police

Police in St. Josephs investigate a Lake Contrary murder case where a young woman's body was found headless in the lake. Marks on a nearby bridge suggest an axe and the head may have been removed to conceal identity. A “murder car” was found at Armour, Missouri, and investigators pursue a telephoned description request linked to a missing relative from Edwardsville, Illinois.

International News Service ST. Josephs Armour Sidenfaden Watson Edwardsville Ill St. Joseph

Funds Poured In For New Bathing Beach Subscriptions

Community drive to fund a new bathing beach gains momentum as additional donors contribute amounts ranging from three to twenty five dollars. Notable contributors include New Castle Dry Goods Co, G. G. Stitzinger and Co, Taylor Millinery Store, and Dr. R. B. Jamison among others.

L. M Uber John Newman Moe’s Jewelry Taylor Millinery New Castle Dry Goods Co Jos. S. Rice Hamilton and Hodkinson Richard T. Jones James T. Campbell Frank P. Andrews Alf Wylie E. L. Owens E. L. Young W. K. Hugus Wylie McCaslin G. G. Stitzinger and Co W. I. Clark C. A. McCready J. O. Rodgers

Old Grads To Play High School Team At Park

The 1920 High school team accepts a challenge from alumni known as the Ol’ Grads for a game at Cascade Park on June 25. Led by Cy Ingham, the Old Grads plan to rally ex players and prove their fighting spirit against Ne-Ca-Hi varsity stars.

Old Grands Park Ol’ Grads Cascade Park Arnica Cy” Ingham Miz’ Dart John Taggart Cy’’ Ingham Joe’ Wadsworth Sleep Allen Doc McConahy Ed” Connery Dusty’ Rhodes Bill’ Robison Marion Woeous Broadbent Doc’ Rice Bill” Howe Fast

Gompers Loses Fight Over Plumb Plan at Federation

The American Federation debate over government ownership and the Plumb plan divides labor leaders. Samuel Gompers faces possible retirement as his opponents clash with Warren Stone, head of the Plumb League, influencing the federation’s future leadership. Denver, Los Angeles and Birmingham contend for the next convention.

Samuel Gompers Gram Gompers Federation Warren Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Stone W. H. Johnston

Religious and Fraternal Circles Meeting Plans

Quarterly services begin this evening at the Dewey avenue Free Methodist church under Rev. A. J. Beattie of Sharon. The United Workers Bible class at First Baptist, led by Harvey E. Martin, hosts a Cascade park picnic Saturday evening June 19 with supper at 6 30 in the grove. in rain the church will host. The Croton M E Church S S choir meets Friday at 7.

Dewey Avenue Free Methodist Church A. J. Beattié Sharon United Workers Bible Class First Baptist Church Harvey E. Martin Cascade Park

Rehearsal Change at Trinity Church Choir

The Trinity church choir rehearsal is moved to Saturday evening at 8 o clock instead of the usual Friday evening session.

Trinity Church

Sabbath School and Sermon With Rev Maitland

Sabbath School at 1 30 p m followed by preaching at 2 30 p m by Rev Sam Maitland in the church service notices section of the paper.

Sam. Maitland

Ladies Bible Class and Evening Service at Rescue Mission

The Ladies Bible Class of the city Rescue Mission meets Friday at 7 PM for Bible study taught by Miss Schlatter. Miss Kate Thompson will speak at the evening service starting at 7 40 PM.

Te City Rescue Mission Miss Schlatter Kate Thompson

McAdoo Declines Votes as Convention Nears

E H Moore reports McAdoo will stay at home, calling his attendance undignified. Palmer, Edwards, Owens, Meredith, Hitchock, Simmons and others head to San Francisco for the convention amid calls for anti Asian and oil land policies. The western states organize for coordinated action as Phelan campaigns for platform planks.

Palmer San Francisco Edwards New Jersey Owens Meredith Hitchcock and Simmons James D. Phelan United States Pennsylvania

Wages and Linen-Wear Labor Shifts Across Europe

Wages of shipbuilders in Great Britain rise by 130 percent since 1913. German linen-wear workers exceed 10 000, signaling growing industrial labor scales in Europe.

Great Britain Germany

Harding Fears No Referendum

Washington reports Senator Warren G. Harding rejects grave concern over a referendum on the League of Nations covenant. He says the Republican party would welcome a referendum on foreign relations and preserve national sovereignty. Hoover joined Harding for breakfast to discuss the matter, with a brief comment. Barrett, former Pan American Union director, also met Harding on Latin American issues.

Washington Warren G. Harding Wilson Harding Herbert C. Hoover Wyoming Avenue

Local residents share travel and visit notes across cities

Personal mentions list Attorney William J. Caldwell in Johnstown on legal business. Clare P. Du Shane visits from Pittsburgh. Mrs. Carrie Williams visits her daughter in Farrell. Miss Hilda Lamey visits Miss Frances Tripp in Highland avenue. Violet Williams returns from Farrell. Miss Anna Crisswell visits her sister on Al mira avenue. Helen Drake returns from Grove City. Jessie McBroe heads to Dix on Ill. Leo Hirschinger visits his mother on East Washington St for a week. Kerwin Gainagh returns from St Vincents. Lillian Russell plans a two month visit in Southwestern Ohio. Mrs. S. J. Johnston and sons finish visit in Philadelphia. Thomas Francis Jr. returns home from Meadville. Courtney Davis moves to Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Crowe relocate to 1016 Dewey avenue. Mrs. Bell Minick and son attend Young Elder reunion. Mrs. Ellis Hawkins and family depart for Atlantic City for several weeks. Marion Patterson returns from Oberlin College after commencement guesting Miss Jean Rummell.

William J. Caldwell Johnstown Clare P. du Shane N. Mill Street Pittsburgh Carrie Williams Fred Boal Farrell Hilda Lamey Oil City Frances Tripp Highland Avenue Violet Williams Anna Crisswell Thomas Fletcher Almira Avenue Helen Drake Cumberland Avenue Grove City Jessie McBroe East Washington Street Dixon, Ill Leo Hirschinger Detroit George Hirschinger East Washington St Kerwin Gainagh West Washington Street St. Vincents Lillian Russell Ohio S. J. Johnston Robert and William Philadelphia P. J. Blackwood Thomas Francis, Jr Reynolds Street Meadville Allegheny College Courtney Davis Hartman and Rigby Streets Pennsylvania Avenue Sadie Ritchie Harley Crowe Lick Dewey Avenue Crowe Mildred Arow Bell Minick Edgar North Bay Street Thomas Young Youngstown Road Ellis Hawkins Jane Thomas Hawkins Sophie Solley Park Avenue Atlantic City Marion Patterson County Line Street Oberin, O Oberlin College Jean Rummell Court Street

Ordinances Passed By Council On Street, Sale, and Permits

Several ordinances were approved by Council including grading and paving Carlisle street from Laurel avenue to Winter avenue. The sale of Shenango township property by Big Run Creek for a garbage furnace site was authorized, and curb gas oil pump permits issued before December 15, 1919 were revoked. A public or private sale by the purchasing agent was allowed for the former garbage site, with Council approval required before taking effect. Councilman Burns opposed the sale being limited to public auction.

Council Carlisle Street Laurel Avenue Winter Avenue Shenango Township Big Run Creek Burns

Red Cross Postpones Class on Home Hygiene Tonight

The Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick class at Red Cross Headquarters is postponed due to illness. The colored Home Hygiene class will meet next Tuesday evening at the headquarters.

Red Cross

Deaths of the Day James Balmer of Los Angeles Cal

James Balmer age 96 died Wednesday night at his home in Los Angeles formerly of this city. Survived by two daughters Mrs F B Smith and Mrs Milton Kelly both of Los Angeles and one sister Helen Rhodes of the Almira Home. Funeral services for Miss Anna P King were held at Rhodes place and the party departed for Taunton Mass for burial.

James Balmer Los Angeles Cal F. 8. Smith Milton Kelly Helen Rhodes Almira Home

Funeral rites for T. J. Logan and Peter Elson

Funeral services for T. J. Logan are set for 8 p m at his daughter’s home with Rev Barrett and Grace Methodist Church. 9 30 a m Saturday process to Slippery Rock Methodist Church for 11 o’clock services, burial at Slippery Rock Cemetery. Peter Elson’s funeral is Saturday at 9 o’clock from St Mary’s Church with Rev F F O Shea and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.

T. J. Logan Earl Chaffee West Laurel Avenue H. Barrett Grace Methodist Church Slippery Rock Slippery Rock Methodist Church Barrett Slippery Rock Cemetery Peter Elson St. Mary's Church F. F. O'Shea St. Mary's Cemetery

Women In Session At Third Church Observes Beaver Valley Meeting

About 100 women attend the Beaver Valley Woman's Presbyterial at Third United Presbyterian church, East Washington street. Mrs. W. S. Cook presides. reports from Edna Mce Claren, Bessie Umstead, Lydia Mitchell, Luella Mee Kee, and Belle Braham note Young People's, Junior, corresponding secretary, and W M S work. Mrs. E E Campbell, missionary returning from India, to speak at evening session.

Beaver Valley Third United Presbyterian Church East Washington Street W. S. Cook Beaver Falls R. G. Miles J. A. Cosby Ellwood City Edna MceClaren Center United Presbyterian Church Bessie Umstead Rochester Lydia Mitchell New Brighton W. 8. Hawkins New Brighton Association Belle Braham Youngstown Luella Mee- Kee T. A. Houston Darlington E. E. Campbell India

Changes Made in Repaving Measure

Final consideration of the general ordinance for paving repaving and repairing streets by city and others was held over until Monday after changes. The word repairing was omitted in sections where needed to enforce the paving program and there is a question about a two week setting period for the concrete foundation before brick laying.

City, Traction Company

Ma Homing Valley Federation to rule midweek pro play

Manager Joe Chill of the B and O Youngstown team drew in Coen McCullough Reeble Crouch and Nye for a Sunday game against St Edward, prompting a dispute over semi pro players allowed to play midweek for paid clubs and then Sunday in Youngstown. New Castle’s squad travelled to Youngstown to show it could defeat a local team. Reeble and Crouch were backups while Nye Coen and McCullough were regulars for the Castle Cards.

Joe Chill Youngstown Coen McCullough Reeble Crouch Nye St. Edward Mahoming Valley Athletic Federation Board of Directors New Castle

Salvation Army Drive Postponed to September

The Salvation Army drive in the county, planned for May 10, is postponed until September. Frank Clinefelter, the drive chair, cites overlapping drives and unfavorable industrial conditions as reasons. Officials hope conditions will normalize by autumn so the drive proceeds as planned.

Salvation Army Frank Clinefelter

English Gold and Silver Standard Fixed by Law Seven Centuries Ago

A historic ordinance in England established a fixed standard for gold and silver about 700 years in the past, shaping monetary practice and coinage regulation for generations.

England

City to pursue hydrant damage costs from vandals

Bills from the water company for hydrant inspection and repairs last year total 102.72 and 19.20 for Nessannock avenue and North street and a hydrant at County Line and Walnut streets for over 91. The chief of the fire department will investigate and recommend. The council agreed to identify the responsible individuals and require them to reimburse the city for repairs.

Water Company Nessannock Avenue North Street County Line Walnut Streets Fire Department

Reverend R G Thomas to Speak on Liberty at Rose Point

Rev R G Thomas tied to New Castle works of Carnegie Steel will preach at Rose Point Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening June 20 at 8 o clock. His sermon titled Civil and Religious Liberty and the Declaration of Independence focuses on patriotism. Hear this talk by Mr Thomas on a great subject.

R. G. Thomas New Castle Carnegie Steel Company Rose Point Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Thomas

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