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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

13

Appeal for Red Cross From Every Pulpit Sunday

Mrs. M H Henderson donates 5000 to Red Cross in Lawrence county campaign as part of a drive to reach a 60000 goal. Other gifts include 1000 from David Jameson and Graselli Chemicals, 500 from Hoyt and May Emma Hoyt, plus numerous smaller amounts.

Lawrence County Red Cross M. H. Henderson Henderson David Jameson Graselli Chemicals Company Alexander Crawford Hoyt Miss May Emma Hoyt George Greer Alex, Crawford Hoyt Thos. Moorehead John W. Knox Mary L. King D. C. Lindley H. G. Dean L. W. Wilson Hiram G. Miller Emma Hoyt Crescentdale Portland Cement Cbs Atlantic Furnace Rep. Iron & Biog Riess Odes Ds Allen Treadwell Edward King Carrie Crawford P. H. Phillips Wolves Hoyt Sgae

Two Militants Flaunt Banner Before Russian Mission

Militant suffragists Miss Mabel Vernon and Miss Florence Youmans unfurled a ten foot banner addressed to the Russian mission as Ambassador Bakhemetieff and his party entered the Capitol. They resisted arrest and were taken to capitol headquarters, later handed to district authorities for capitol regulations violations. Six suffragists have been arrested in related actions including two at the White House.

Washington Wilson Ellu Root National Capitol Minnesota Capitol Miss Vernon Miss Youmans Nore Ee Woman's Party White House Capitol Force

Akron reaches goal in Red Cross drive as total tops 161 thousand

Akron reported 161 372 in subscriptions toward a 150 000 goal at a City club luncheon. H A Galt announced a new 200 000 target and noon meetings will run through Tuesday as county teams push farmhouse canvassing. Standings list executives and firms led by Barberton with 42 000.

Akron Red Cross H. A. Galt I. S. Myers Jerome Dauby M. O’neil Co J. W. Litchfield Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co J. B. Locker C.C. Benner Jerome Danby A. G. Partridge UL. D. Brown R. M. Pillmore William Clerkin P. W. Litchfield Mark D. Felber Clyde S. Thompson B. W. Robinson Barberton

Dig Deep for the Red Cross War Relief Appeal

A wartime appeal urges readers to donate generously to the Red Cross to support soldiers and care for the wounded. The call emphasizes sacrifice, duty, and prayer, urging immediate gifts to aid “our boys in their need in a far off land.”

Great Red Cross Grand Red Cross Red Cross

Amazing Rise in U S Exports and Trade Records

Washington reports May exports at 551 million dollars the highest on record for the month and a year ending May total imports of 2.6 billion dollars. May free of duty imports reach 71 percent for the month and 69.3 percent for the year with gold imports at 52 million and exports 58 million led by Japan Spain and Mexico. Net imports for the year stand at 776 million.

Washington Department of Commerce Japan Spain Mexico

Prisoners Held in City Lockup Due to Smallpox Quarantine

Prisoners arrested in al dermen's courts are kept in the city hall lockup temporarily before transfer to Beaver county jail. Five county jail inmates occupied the city lockup this morning and were moved to Beaver county before noon due to the smallpox quarantine.

City Hall Beaver Beaver County City

Accident May End Fatally at Shelby Plant

Elwood City June 23 Rocco Carselle labor foreman was fatally injured when a heavy timber fell at the Shelby plant. He slipped while lifting a timber, his head struck a concrete mixer, and a plank crushed part of his head. He died this afternoon after being hospitalized.

Ellwood City Shelby Rocco Carsell Carselle

Cocchi Confesses Murder in Bologna Slavery Probe Grows

Alfredo Cocchi admitted to police in Bologna that he killed Ruth Cruger to escape the electric chair. New York authorities, led by District Attorney Swann, note the confession could alter the case and affect the crusade against white slavers. The gunman claimed infatuation with the 17 year old at his motorcycle shop and said he killed her when she resisted. Police in New York await further details as investigators weigh accomplice questions and international surrender politics.

International News Service New York Alfredo Cocchi Ruth Cruger Bologna Italy Swann Cocchi Faurot Cruger

Goethals Denman Row Threatens wartime ship output

President Wilson faces a clash between Col. Goethals and Chairman Denman over shipping policy. New evidence suggests the nation must build every available vessel at top speed to counter German submarine destruction, with a decision expected in days.

International News Service Washington Wilson William Denman U. S. Shipping Commission George W. Goethals Emergency Fleet Corporation

Summer School To Open In Martin Gantz Building

Superintendent G. A. Dickson announced summer school will begin Monday morning June 25 at 8:30 in the Martin Gantz building. Children must have a vacation school certificate. The program aids students who failed to gain their grade and offers a path to two grades for high achieving pupils. Classes run each day until noon.

G. A. Dickson Martin Gantz

Battery B Vets' Reunion Set for June 28 at Mt. Jackson

Surviving members of Battery B First Pennsylvania Light Artillery will meet in reunion on June 28 at Mt. Jackson. Only about 15 veterans attended last year and this year’s turnout is expected to be smaller. The unit earned a notable gallantry record in the War of the Rebellion, and June 28 will become the regular reunion date.

United States Great Britain Battery B First Pennsylvania Light Artillery Mt. Jackson

Government may commandeer oil and coal, price control eyed

Secretary Daniels told the senate public lands committee that the government is near a step to seize all oil and coal or press for a controlling agreement to fix prices. He indicated the move would be necessary to manage energy supplies and national resources.

International News Services Washington

Run-away Arthur Porter Caught in New Castle

Police traced Arthur Porter a Chicago run-away to New Castle and found him in the Seventh ward after a telegram from Chicago. His father arrived to secure custody.

Chicago Ill Arthur Porter New Castle Seventh Ward

Samuel Abraham Seeks Furniture Possession in Replevin Suit

Samuel Abraham has filed a writ of replevin against Sam Alley to secure possession of household furniture claimed by the plaintiff. Miss Eva Norris of Grant avenue arrives this evening from a month with her sister Mrs Wahl in Philadelphia.

Samuel Abraham Sam Alley Eva Norris Grant Avenue Mrs. Wahl Philadelphia

Hotel Phone Pay Station Burglarized

Thief stripped the Union Telephony pay booth in the Leslie hotel lobby of the phone coin box and all apparatus. Wiring to batteries and receiver cut, the phone and coin box slipped away. Discovery occurred when a guest found only cords and bare booth. First wholesale booth robbery reported with few clues.

Union Telephony Company Leslie Hotel Thare

H N Wood Joins Officers Reserve Corps

Harold Nelson Wood of 215 East Falls street an employee of the electric company has passed the exam to qualify for the Officers Reserve Corps He has returned to his Vermont home to settle business matters before entering the upcoming officers training camp.

Harold Nelson Wood East Falls Street The Electric Company Officers’ Reserve Corps Vermont

Lieut Harper Promoted in Army Medical Service

Reports from circulation say Dr H C Harper formerly first lieutenant of the medical corps with the First Pennsylvania Cavalry has been promoted in the army medical service and ordered to report for training at Ft Harris training camp. He was with federal troops on the border last summer and winter and served in the hospital corps of the unit.

H. C. Harper First Pennsylvania Cavalry Army Medical Service Ft. Harris Harper

Pay Tribute To Departed Sisters

Memorial services for Pythian Sisters were held last evening in the K P hall. After the officers led the march, the audience sang America as Mrs. Jennie Kyser spoke on Pythian Sisterhood. Mrs. Sara Steen delivered the eulogy and solos by Elizabeth Martin and Ella May Griner accompanied the program.

Pythian Sisters K. of P America Jennie Kyser Sara Steen Elizabeth Martin Ella May Griner

Thirteen Lawrence Co Doctors Enlist for U S Army In France

Thirteen Lawrence county doctors enlisted for service with the United States army in France at a Lawrence County Medical Society meeting on Friday afternoon. The list includes F M Urey Jesse R Cooper John Foster James M Blackwood W J Davidson W C Burchfield S Gaston L W Grossman M Dumm and the Ellwood City physician N R Morrow. The enlistment followed recruiting officers from the Army's real department.

Lawrence County United States Army France Lawrence County Medical Society Frida Department of the Army S . F. M. Urey New Castle R. G. Miles Jesse R. Cooper John Foster James M. Blackwood Pal W. C. Burchfield P. S. Gaston L. W. Grossman M. Dumm Ellwood City

Grains Higher at Chicago as Markets Close

Chicago grain prices finished higher with Wheat up 2 cents and corn ¼ to ¾ cent gains while oats rose ¼ cent. Provisions closed lower.

Chicago International News Service

Death Record for Ellwood Carselle in Rocco City

A death notice reports Ellwood Carselle of Rocco City died at age 45. No funeral details are listed in the fragment.

Ellwood Carselle Rocco City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Akronites Bright Red Cross Good Red Cross R. Trotter U. S Rocco Carselle Shelby Mill Shakes U. S. Secret Service Col. Goethals Denman Gen. Goethals Mr. Denman Arthur J. Balfour Mr. Balfour Battery B Vets Commandeer Oil and Coal Is H. N. Wood K. of P. Hall Lawrence Co Rocco Fort Patsy Fort Wallace Carahan Hillsville A. S. Leslie R. B. Morrow Alderman Mantz Leslie Join Medical Reserve of Army New Castle, Ellwood Harlansburg New Wilmington
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