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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
1
Private individuals and business leaders in New Castle urge the P and L E Railroad to keep the 8 24 a m passenger train to Pittsburg. They warn that removing it will hurt morning ridership and push service onto a less desirable 9 22 a m through train.
Harvey O. Dysinger a Hardin County farmer shot his wife in the head and killed his daughter Esther 17 and son Herbert 16 before turning the gun on himself. Herbert disarmed him and fled with Kenneth 11 while neighbors sought help. Esther was a Forest High junior.
Reading Mayor Ira W. Stratton defends Reading against Representative W. D. Walton's charge of backward legislation. He cites ongoing progressive municipal efforts in Harrisburg and leadership in the league of third class municipalities, asserting Readings proactive role.
Judge Porter grants a divorce to Mary Chaffee from John H. Chaffee on desertion grounds after testimony before a master.
In the Adriatic the Austrian and Italian coasts are bombarded. An Italian dirigible hit an ammunition factory at Trieste. the steamship Maria Grazia was sunk but the crew were saved. Austrian cruiser bombarded Mono lipi. three nephews of Pope Benedict XV fight with the Italian army.
The Westminster college quartet will lead the evening service at Highland United Presbyterian church tomorrow with help from the church choir and orchestra. If weather allows, the service will be on the church lawn and J. K. Stewart will read a Van Dyke piece.
Refugees arriving in El Paso describe Guanajuato as overrun by bandits who seize and destroy property. A telegram from General Francisco Villa disclaims responsibility for a hostile note to President Wilson by Senor Chascaros, noting he had no role in his election.
Fred Wilson of the Seventh ward was knocked from the step of a Mahoningtown street car at noon today by the city sewer cleaning machine. He sustained severe bruises after his body struck the passing equipment on Cedar street between streets not readable.
The United States launches the Arizona, a 16 000 ton super dreadnought valued at 16 million dollars. Gov. Hunt brings first Roosevelt Dam water for christening as Esther Ross of Prescott breaks champagne on the hull amid prayers by Bishop Atwood and remarks by Secretary Daniels.
At the ministerial association picnic in Cascade park the Rev Williams won the quest pitcher title, Rev Weaver the pie eater, Rev Pryor the ice cream eater, Rev Shafer the story teller, and Rev Herman the peace maker. A bountiful dinner followed as wives joined the event. Mrs E B McGill and daughter Martha of Garfield avenue visited Meadville friends.
Berlin reports semiofficial figures show Russian casualties totaling about 700000 killed wounded and prisoners since May 1. Austro German forces in Galicia have captured 200000 prisoners during the same seven week period.
Dan Mooney, a Klafter cigar store employee, believed his brother James Mooney was among the Cleveland bridge collapse victims. He suffered heart failure upon reading the casualty list but found his brother safe after checking The News account. James had not been at work due to lack of steel on the bridge.
Fireman Roy Sankey rides motorcycle toward Chautauqua Lake while Ira Butler and David Samuels travel by car. They plan a two week camping trip on the lake’s shores.
Frank Streib named city plumbing inspector by Mayor Tyler seeks a court mandamus to compel Councilmen Lusk Barnett Ramsey and Gilmore to fix his salary and provide payment. He alleges oath taken June 11 and readiness to serve since May 18 appointment, with hearing set for June 29 at 10.
Mayor W. W. Tyler and City Commissioners Jud Barnett Bes Lusk and D. G. Ramsey were served with papers in the suit filed by Frank Streib plumbing inspector to force the council to appropriate funds for his salary. Deputy Sheriff Robert Whaley served the papers this morning.
Street meetings by the City Rescue Mission workers and Rev. S. Johnston begin at 7:45 PM at Long Avenue and Moravia Street. A second gathering is planned at the Calvin Smith store at 8:30 PM and a final event at the Diamond at 9:00 PM.
Mrs Daniel J Allen aged 68 died recently in Wampum. She is survived by her husband, children, and siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending at the family residence and local funeral home.
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