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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
American destroyer rammed and sunk a German submarine after sighting a periscope in calm seas. The action occurred near the American naval base in Great Britain as a British convoy ships were escorted. survivor William McDonald of Buffalo, N Y, was among those landed by a destroyer.
A freight locomotive on a sid ing of the Pittsburg Chartiers and Youghogany railroad exploded early today. Engineer Warren Carlisle and brakeman Walker P Allenworth, both of Pittsburgh, were killed. Fireman C B Buffington of Guthrie Kentucky was seriously burned and later died in hospital.
Seniors bade farewell in the high school auditorium this morning. They sang Auld Lang Syne and delivered class yells as grades shifted: Juniors moved into Seniors seats, Sophomores to Juniors, and Freshmen to Sophomores. Report cards showed who could advance to the next class.
The article notes a surge of traffic crashes in the city with ten to a dozen minor accidents reported at the police station in a week and likely as many unreported. It blames inexperienced drivers and calls for stricter enforcement or a larger police force to reduce incidents.
In New York a Spanish note threatening death was tossed into the Polychnic hospital room of Consuelo LaRue who is tied to the Ruth Cruger case. The note warned her against further exposures about white slavers and was delivered to the district attorney as police guard her. Detectives probe alleged slave rings in Washington Heights and other districts while Mayor Mitchell and Police Commissioner Woods address police handling of missing girls.
Eight year assistant-superintendent A Mo Borke leaves Bienanga Valley hospital tonight for home in QUawa Canana and plans to go to Francs as a Red Cross nurse. Katherine Miller, connected for five years as private hour and operating nurse, leaves for Ottawa for an extended visit but expects to return. Also a brief note from Lugano dated June 2 reports ex King Constantine's move to Barue in a dispute.
Lawrence County mobilizes for a Red Cross drive valued at forty thousand dollars, urging personal gifts from every resident. The campaign shifts to voluntary subscriptions amidst slow local response, highlighting minimal administrative costs and a plea to save lives with small donations.
In PETROGHAD on June 21, revolutionary unrest led to martial law in Western Siberia. Over 20 people were fatally harmed, robberies rose, and more than 2,000 arrests were reported. A women’s regimental unit named The Command of Heath is departing to the front, ages 18 to 25, armed with recuperation gear.
Washington June 21 A second day clash over suffrage banners at the White House ended when police dispersed an angry crowd of women and youths. Led by Mrs L W Richardson of Missouri the mob seized a banner and tried to lift it from its staff near Pennsylvania Avenue as regu lar pickets stood silent.
The House moved toward ending general debate on the administration's food control bill after a unanimous consent to adjourn debate. Speaker Cannon warned of objections but agreed to allow continuation if Lever does not stifle legitimate debate. Republicans planned a caucus to discuss the bill and possible amendments ahead of a general conference.
On the longest day of the year the mayor held a brief police court session. About four to five individuals connected with alcohol were ordered to the straight and narrow path and discharged.
The piece notes women taking major duties in the war effort across nations. It cites America Britain France Germany and Austria-Hungary with women entering industries and fields. It mentions Russian troops and a notable Englishwoman in the Servian army aiding the front.
Mr and Mrs J K Thalman and family plan to depart Friday for Otterge where they will spend July Then they will move to Dunn Lake Has ss Mi ie for a short stay with relatives before returning to the city The departure marks a long summer visit with friends and a change of surroundings for their household
Representative Webb of North Carolina proposes amending the Lever bill to empower the president to commandeer all whiskey in the United States and convert confiscated spirits for munition and hospital use. He argues surplus whiskey threatens national efficiency and urges constitutional action to curb wartime drunkenness.
A riot flare up in Liblin Bay led to renewed Sinn Fein protests with eighteen arrests. Witnesses describe clashes as police and rioters surged through streets mientras women joined demonstrations and a minister reportedly sustained minor injuries.
A Ruston resident reported a holdup occurring Sunday night while walking alone. Two men described as suspicious approached and demanded money, and one suspect reportedly grabbed coins from the victim's pocket before fleeing.
The death notice lists Mrs Henrietts Uarkin age 781 and Mrs O Slonos in Sharon. The fragmentary entry records a death with limited readable details and place Thea ter Falls.
Reports say Geneva placed strong guards at the German and Austrian consulates after yesterday's attacks sparked by alleged German plots to use Swiss salesmen as pawns in a separate peace plan with Russia. Swiss president Selassiedess said neutrality remains firm as Socialist leaders disavow Trottman Grimm efforts.
David Mouro filed a petition before Judge Emery seeking administration of Phillip A. Moore’s estate in New York after reports say Moore is missing since May 24, 808. The case notes concern a probable death and pending asset distribution while Moore’s status remains unresolved.
A suspect confessed to plans to blow up troop trains and bridges as part of a wartime disruption. Authorities report the admission during interrogation and indicate continued investigation into the network behind the alleged plot.
A rifles training session is scheduled for tonight at Let Street hall starting at seven. Members of the local organization will be present and a business meeting is planned to discuss important topics.
A distressed father intervenes to halt an elopement and fatally wounds two people. Washington authorities report threatening actions and attempted coercion surrounding the incident. Investigators pursued the case, charging the man with murder and related offenses as details emerge.
A driver struck guard gates at the East Wastinsum Street Pennselvania station, causing damage and leading to an arrest. The incident, reported as the offender’s second offense, involved a vehicle from Sheridan Avenue and Fred J. Kr post. Patrols and measures were noted as gates were lowered during the disturbance.
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