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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
2
The New Castle News urges speed in railroad workers wage award decisions as a tense strike cycle persists. It notes public sentiment and calls for timely board action, citing ongoing discussions and the slow formal reconsideration process.
A rousing June 23 meeting of the New Castle Board of Trade drew about 600 attendees, signaling strong enthusiasm and the influx of young sharp minds alongside veteran counsel. Observers praised the blend of youth and experience, predicting bright prospects for New Castle and Lawrence County through expanded cooperation and larger combined gatherings.
Contractor John Byers says the South Mill Street bridge could open in five to six weeks barring unforeseen problems. Remaining work includes pouring concrete, completing moulds, sidewalls, and approaches. Traction company work may allow street cars soon, with pedestrians already crossing.
A fragmented roundup lists figures born or died across centuries including Josephine, Stanhope, Cavaignac, and Herring, with notes on dates and places. It also references political events like the Canadian Liberal party, U.S. relations with Venezuela, and wartime economic shifts, all in brief, dates-forward style.
The Pride of Wales touring Australia marks his 21st birthday today. Highlights include Dr Jacob Goold Lehamann closing his university presidency at Cure Well and Dr Clittam D Gray inaugurated as Bates College president. The first German Assembly under the new constitution meets in Berlin today amid Yale graduation week ending for the class of 1920. Catholic Hospital Association convention opens in Brant with 5000 visitors expected for the opening of the Northern Baptists season.
A garbled account mentions the Democratic Party, a presidential nomination race, and a prominent figure from Chicago with ties to politics and law. It indicates a campaign activity, a state and national role, and discussion of leadership and potential issues.
A chaotic column touches on captains at the Democratic convention, railroads losing millions, and gold coming from England. It notes a Pittsburgh man fined for assault, jokes about kisses and publicity, and remarks on public propriety, violence, and civic pride. Also mentions a Sharun man arrested for Jamaica Ginger stock, Atlantic City encampment, and a New Castle marching club.
A chaotic collage from a local newspaper page blends domestic chatter, a crack about saving the year, a grocer dispute over nondelivery, and a public-speech vignette. The text drifts from a petition to reform to a warning on labor and consumption, interwoven with historical notes on Obregon and Carranza’s Mexican politics and a wall inscription allegory.
Thomas McCormick Sr. was surprised at Moose Club with cards and dancing as friends planned a send off before his trip to Ireland. Charles Wells lured him to the gathering, where McCormick received a Pulled Ward and a warm presentation speech. He boards the Baltic from New York Saturday at 10 AM, unsure if he will return, but friends hope he will.
Coastwide traffic, previously suspended due to bubonic plague outbreaks, has fully resumed. Two deaths and two new cases were reported Tuesday as doctors express satisfaction with progress, though ongoing rain hampers containment efforts.
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic scene with tanks and armored cars amid obstacles on hills. It mentions people, locations, and actions in a wartime setting, with scattered names and stray phrases reflecting damaged text.
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