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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
11
The city sees brisk demand for country produce and fresh vegetables as gardeners bring more goods to markets. Prices show no wholesale changes. retail items list assorted fruits and vegetables with steady rates, while meat and grain prices are also cataloged for buyers.
At Sumner Beach Philip Mercer saves Patricia Talbot and her escort after a boat explosion. Patricia is engaged to Philip's nephew Tom Baldridge, while Pauline Baldridge reveals she is alive, rekindling a past connection. Mrs Baldridge celebrates two letters confirming engagement and reconciliation.
The Saturday Evening Post notes that if the current growth rate of the last four decades continues, Russia’s population would reach 600 million by the end of the present century.
Consular Reports notes Bavaria hosts the only graphite deposits outside Cellon suitable for making refractory crucibles. The report indicates plans to develop these mines. Also mentioned are two medicinal preparations derived from hog brains by a Danish company amid social critique of foolhardy behavior.
A catalog of brick and modern houses for sale with immediate possession. Properties include 129 Garfield Ave corner lot 80 by 160 with 8 rooms, bath, furnace and electric light. 710 Wilmington Ave six to ten rooms with gas and furnace. 1212 Albert St and 245 Shaw St furnished homes. 712 Blain St 7 rooms. 101 W. Washington St 8 rooms. 456 Neshamnock Ave six rooms with pantry. corner Ray Street and Franklin Ave East Washington St. 5 rooms on 6 S Beaver St. 4 room flat at S&S Beaver St. 2 room and 5 room units on East Washington and East St locations. All feature baths, gas, electric light, and cellars as described. The Jacobs Cosel property at Delaware and Sumner avenues is listed among the options. Total price tag listed as $9.00 in the final line.
Several numbered store rooms and offices with prices from 5 to 40 dollars per month listed along Washington Street Market Street and nearby avenues. Mercer road Pearson farm about 875 acres one mile beyond Coaltown is noted with location details. Additional properties include the Erie Brewing Company barn on Pollock Avenue and a Shaw building on South Mercer Street plus a listed pasture at Ralph Avenue for next summer.
At New Brighton Pennsylvania on June 24 amid flags and Civil War tunes the Tenth Regiment N G P Company B boarded trains for Mt Gretna. Captain Fish expects swift departure for Mexico. 80 men are recruited with space for up to 150, but equipment limits keep to 80. Lieut. Bert Guy stays to recruit and man limit remains.
Berlin reports Fleury, on the Meuse's right bank and less than four miles from Verdun, was seized by German forces after a nightlong furious battle. The capture of Fleury was an important development in the Verdun front.
Youngstown Ohio June 24 announcement that Companies M and H of the Fifth Regiment are up to peace strength in enrollment with about 100 men in Company M and the rest in Company H ready to leave at short notice for mobilization camps if a call comes.
Grove City Pa June 24 business houses closed to mobilize support for Company M Sixteenth regiment as they boarded the afternoon train to Mt Gretna. Mothers brothers sisters and sweethearts joined in farewells with cheering and tears as plans form to provide comforts at camp much like during the Spanish American War.
Mexican civilians attacked 17 Black soldiers captured after the Carrizal massacre as they were moved from a train to a prison in Chihuahua City authorities report no arrangements to transfer them to Juarez for delivery to American forces.
June 24 Costa Rica and Salvador proposed mediation between Mexico and the United States. The de facto Mexican government, via Chief Executive Carranza, rejected the mediation, saying Mexico’s sovereignty forbids outside mediation in a crisis sparked by the American invasion of Mexican soil.
James Barazo, four, son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Barazo of Clay street, was burned to death when his clothing ignited near a coal stove while he rested after playing with neighborhood children. His sleeve touched the flame and flames engulfed his chest and arms.
Briggs and Griggs square off with a heated pace trial. Griggs promises a five minute warm up before showing how fast the car can run, Briggs teeth chattering in anticipation.
Butler will host 328 Knights of Malta Uniformed Rank members who depart at 7 30 Tuesday night for New Castle to participate in the Red Cross degree for 100 members. The event draws strong local interest and most members are expected to attend.
John grieves over a birthday gift for his mother. Grandmother urges harmony with his sister. Night talks reveal the burden of daily quarrels and John’s resolve to change or escape the pattern.
The cattle sanitary board reports wild horses have risen in New Mexico to menace domestic livestock. It suspends prior prohibitions and allows rounding up sale and shipment of unbranded horses, noting recent domestic animal losses from enticement and stampede deaths.
An English scientist warns that if the earth’s interior contains radium in the same amount as surface rocks, the planet may heat up rather than cool. The report notes London covers about 700 square miles.
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