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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

2

Councilmen Sell Entire Bond Issue Totalling $160 000

At a special session the Youngstown council approved selling $160 000 in bonds to Harris Forbes & Co of New York for 162 883 26 plus accrued interest. Proceeds fund Youngstown hill grading flood prevention East Side sewer garbage plant and municipal garbage collection with Smithfield street extension under consideration.

Harris, Forbes & Company of New York Youngstown Hill East Side Smithfield Street

Boys steal tickets at Regent Theatre in break-in

Police investigated a break in at the Regent theatre last night. Edward Kane, 14, of McClelland avenue, was detained after names were given for two other youths, Walter and Elmer Hammill, and John Kane. They faced Alderman John Hart for charges of breaking and entering and larceny of admission tickets. All were sent to the detention home. The stolen tickets were recovered behind a fence on South Jefferson street.

Regent Theatre Edward Kane McClelland Avenue Walter Elmer Hammil Hemlock Street John Kane James Ellison John Hart Court House Jefferson Street

Reformatory Exercises Set for June at Huntingdon

Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory in Huntingdon prepares two public performances of the industrial departments and term close on Friday, June 30 at 2 and 7 30 p m. The events are open to the public.

Huntingdon

First Orders for New Castle Troop Arrive

Reports from New Castle describe Troop F readiness for Mt Gretna mobilization with many men seeking enlistment. Mothers urge sons to stay home, while a cavalryman faces a postponed wedding if orders arrive early. Berths are scarce as the unit aims for peace strength of 65, with veterans and a county jail inmate eager to join.

Mounted Hospital Corps Mt. Gretna Graham Captain Graham Therisoner Capin Graham

President Sends Note to Gen Carranza War Crisis Nears

The United States asserts harsh penalties for bandit raids and speeds mobilization of militia. Gen Funston reorganizes border forces while Atlantic and Pacific fleets prepare to blockade ports. A U S government response to Carranza’s May 22 demand is expected today signaling a possible crisis. If attacked, retaliation will target aggressors wherever found and a U S backed government may be installed to restore constitutional rule. Congress aims to authorize National Guard use on foreign soil.

United States Funston Atlantic Pacific Coast Guard Service Carranza Obergon Congress National Guard War Department

Deaths of the Day Chester Forsythe and Dr D T Cleland

Deaths of the Day report 11 year old Chester Edward Forsythe son of Mrs Effie Forsythe at 510 Haus avenue from appendicitis with private funeral Thursday. Dr D T Cleland a longtime Harlansburg physician died at 11 AM Tuesday of pneumonia aged 64. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM Grove City with wife son Dr W D Cleland and brother Thomas Cleland surviving.

Chester Edward Forsythe Effie Forsythe James Poplar Haus Avenue Croton M. E Croton Hals Avenue D. T. Cleland Lawrence County Harlansburg Presbyterian Church of W. D. Cleland Thomas Cleland Portersville Grove City

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Graham in New Kensington

Word arrives that a son named John Paul was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graham of New Kensington. Mrs. Graham is formerly Miss Clara Wilkinson of this city.

Oscar Graham New Kensington Graham Clara Wilkinson John Paul

Funeral Directors of Pennsylvania Meet at Exposition Park

Funeral directors from Pennsylvania gather for the 35th annual convention at Exposition Park in Philadelphia this Wednesday and Thursday. About 5000 delegates and families expected. Opening at 10 am Wednesday led by Allen Keim from Downingtown, president. Thursday features reports and officer elections, followed by the annual banner reunion at 7 pm at the Conneaut Hotel.

Building of a new Italian church discussed at First Methodist

This evening at 7 30 a meeting will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church to discuss the building of a new Italian M EE church at Phillips and Mill streets. The committee includes ministers and locals such as Charles Greer David Keast Guy Cover Mrs W J Marshall and Mrs E M Baer.

First Methodist Episcopal Church of the Phillips and Mill Streets Charles Greer David Keast Guy Cover W. J.marshall E. M. Baer

Owens brothers ill from suspected cake poisoning at Shenango plant

John and William Owens of Waldo Street are recovering after ptomaine poisoning they suffered from eating cake at work in the Shenango tin plant.

John and William Owens Waldo Street Shenango

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