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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
1
Readers report a looming July payment for license fees amid unclear deadlines and potential treasurer actions. The garbled text references monthly fees, the month of July, and possible enforcement steps, with names and places obscured. The piece hints at financial obligations and procedural notes from local authorities.
A growing roster of candidates appears in the city and county races. Names and affiliations emerge as residents note active campaigning, with early endorsements shaping the path toward the county clerk and city council contests.
Aid wean admitted to the eth ag yaw meander Miss Sowash schusselst wl dwserving refreshenuts by her meiliter. J two week Mies Pear Hewth of North Benvar shert will entertain Yoo AL Menta Mrs 0 Willan Mes Lov Pers rott Mra H B Johns and Mrs Raith Naw formed iy committes cotinny ing the pinuls dinner Weld at Cas cate park last evening by the members of the YWA club Dinner Won served at 6 o click and later tarlid members enjoyed the dancing at the pavilion Plans Were made for a plenia to be held at the park on Thursday fie fh at which the husbands of the mon bers wil be entertainent.
The Pythian Sisters held their annual breakfast Wednesday at 2:00, with thirty Sisters present and several special guests. After, many enjoyed the Park atmosphere then returned home. Miss Tripp to tone r and Miss Bila Kerber plan a quarry at Millrest Inn Youngstown to honor Miss Frances Tripp of Highland Avenue. Miss Tripp leaves town for Youngstown to spend the weekend with Dr and Mrs Ud Ula.
The Cascade vark picnic event planned for Friday has been postponed. An announcement will be issued later with the exact date and new arrangements for the prank themed gathering.
State police and deputies pursue a breakout figure described as Bush with frequent prison escapes. Reports indicate the suspect evaded capture by hiding during the day and moving at night, robbing farms and barns for food. A reward was offered for information leading to his capture. locals recall an attempted escape and the suspect’s evasive movements near jails and alleys as officers close in.
Laboring positions remain scarce as local employment offices report few openings for unskilled workers. Contractors seek steady labor but conditions and pay deter applicants, with most applicants lacking basic prerequisites and few newcomers entering the job market.
The Board of Public Grounds backs a law to divert money from the state to fund Gardner Avenue viaduct construction. The Board of Trade and county officials pressed for support, urging legislation to accelerate the project. A favorable vote was secured, promising a wage agreement and city benefits for New Castle.
Martin W. Snyder of Plainfield has been chosen by the local association board to fill the new assistant physical director role. He will begin duties in July, oversee junior gym classes, assist with swimming instruction, and work under Physical Director Meerman at the Plainfield Y.M.C.A. He is a former assistant director and a prominent high school athlete and swimmer.
A San Francisco report recalls a 19good memory remark by Jame Nurkner about a Southern dealer and a Black employee linked to a loan scheme. The incident includes a Black man subjected to threats and a deputy or broker fleeing after a derogatory response, highlighting racial tensions and intimidation around a commercial dispute.
A garbled passage references a dozen drunks, Mayer, Star, and a mayor figure. It hints at social disorder, a possible city response, and current officials, but it lacks coherent events or dates to establish a clear news item.
Fragmented OCR style note describes chaotic talk about shirts and ties. The narrator laments misperceptions and strain of expression. Names, dates, places, and concrete facts are largely absent or garbled in this damaged text.
Personal mentions note Miss Elizabeth Kramer returning from Oberlin and Miss Idy Griffith visiting in Usis City. Several others from Pittsburgh to Wilkinsburg and Akron visit relatives, with travel plans to California and Warren. Missing are local names like May Bennell and Chester Crill, while occupations include a fire chief and university staff.
The infant son of Jon and Masiv ityan Earl of late Slate street died last night. The funeral will be this afternoon with interment at Graceland. William Gillespie aged about 84 years died this morning from complications of disease. He was born in Rochester Pa. He is survived by his wife and several children including Lois of Farrell and George of Baltimore. Funeral services Saturday at 9 from St Marys church and burial in St Anys cemetery.
An early war briefing notes Allied invasion plans to strike Germany from multiple fronts. British forces at sea and in the Rhine region mobilize, with cavalry and motor convoys prepared for rapid deployment. Americans and French poised for incursions, targeting Frankfurt and central industrial zones. Civilians warned to remain peaceful as any resistance will be met with swift punitive actions.
In NW city, June 1, fourteen Mexican railroad workers were jailed after an arrest. A mix up led locals to believe Mexican customs would transport prisoners, causing a strange feeding arrangement. Mexican women and children arrived with fruit tobacco and food to feed the inmates. The jail provided two meals daily, supplemented by supplies from relatives.
Gustave 1 Clomsait of Akron and Susi Homm of New Castle were married by Alderman Green on Washington Street. The brief notice records the union and the officiating authority in the local ward.
Readers learn platinum remains costly after wartime controls. Much of the world’s supply, about 90 percent, is in Russia with limited finds elsewhere. Government wartime use for labs and aircraft parts reduced civilian availability and prices have stayed high despite market claims.
A garbled item reports Miss Worrall heading to Easthbrack for unknown purpose. The text mentions a camp and reference to nutritional or camp activities, but details are unclear and several words are indecipherable.
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