Ninety-Four Troopers To Leave City Tonight
Eighty recruits from Troop F depart for Mt Gretna with eleven hospital corpsmen totaling 94 aboard. The armory was busy as new recruits learned saddling and gear prep, with officers and staff listed for Troop F including Captain A M Graham and First Lieutenant Ray B Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
West Side
Hospital Corps
J. V. Cunningham
Allan Urmson
H. C. Harper
Lawrence County
A. Martin Graham
Ray B. Davenport
Joseph R. Chambers
Russell C. Melwin
Charles V. Kelley
Frederick W. Moore
William H. Reep
Thomas F. Brettell
William H. Shaner
Howard E. Rodgers
Edward M. Keelan
Cameron V. Francis
Henry A. Wilson
Henry L. Bruno
Morrison Kennedy
James W. Vance
Joseph S. Knowles
Clyde E. Bell
Wagoner
Lauren S. Rodgers
John M. Hodcraft
Neil C. Mote
Harry L. Anderson
John Anderson
Clark W. Barris
Howard D. Barris
Charles E. Bowman
John P. Bruno
Howard J. Custer
Edward E. Cross
Frank E. DeGarmo
William J. Broe, Jr
Melvin Fairweather
Ralph Fleeger
Har E. Fullerton
Jeremiah G. Fisher Grames R. Gwin
Joseph J. Golis
James Gillette
Harry G. Harris
George W. Harper
Ulysses G. Harper
Harry L. Hunt
Cyrus Lee Horner
Ernest James
Robert L. Kennedy
John Kerr
Morrison Lewis
Lester W. McClelland
Harry L. McCormick
Leo McGlynn
Willis J. McMullen
Norman C. Minner
Linzie C. Newton
William McK. Reynolds
Harrison M. Reynolds
William E. Ryan
Joseph Riley
Leigh Q. Robinson
Wilmot C. Smiley
Alvin G. Scott
Frederick J. Schweikert
Wilmot C. Snyder
Robert J. Turner
Carl W. Wallace
Clarence S. Wirsing
J. Frank Cunningham
William H. Craig
Henry H. al Jey
Harry Waters
J. J. Hays
Fred Kerr
Joseph Baldau
Demands Released American Prisoners From Carrizal Fight
Washington and Chihuahua reports detail an ultimatum calling for immediate turnover of Tenth Cavalry troopers captured at Carrizal. President Wilson and Secretaries Lansing and Baker await Pershing’s official, officer-led accounts while Mexican commander Trevino denies prisoner executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Washington
Tenth
Gomez
Carrizal
Carnza
Mexico City
Wilson
Lansing
Baker
Gen. Pershing
London establishes furniture museum to showcase design
Lon don unveils a new furniture museum to house and display a curated collection of design pieces. The venture aims to attract visitors, support designers, and highlight historic and contemporary furniture works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Public bid farewell as troopers head to the border
A New Castle crowd bid tears and cheers to Troop F and hospital corps departees. Veterans and civic leaders praised duty and Americanism while gifts and guidons were presented. The procession included a drum corps and a wrist watch for Lt. Ray Davenport as Patsy Brannigan greeted the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simons
New Castle
Major Simons
Newell
Sam Maitland
Carnegie Steel Mill
Carnegie Steel Company
Graham
Norman Minner
James Lamcree
Hospital Corps
P. Emery
al Kissinger
Ray Davenport
Davenport
Howard EK. Rogers
John Elliott Cigar Store
Mt. Gretna
Patsy Brannigan
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Highlights Local Births and Recoveries
Born at Shenango Valley Hospital is a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lowry Coulter of Harrison street. Helen Thomas of Sharon has been admitted. Ilda Webster of Harbor street has returned home after illness. Mrs William Clark and baby left for Stoneboro. James Breher of Wampum recovered after hospital care. Ilona Leslie of Avalon has recovered and returned home. Agnes Kirk has returned home on Neshannock avenue after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital
Aoe Lowry Coulter
Harrison Street
Helen Thomas
Sharon
Ilda Webster
Harbor Street
William Clark
Stoneboro
James Breher
Wampum
Ilona Leslie
Avalon
Agnes Kirk
Neshannock Avenue
Realty Transfers Across Wampum and North Beaver
Realty transfers list several deeds including Edward Kay to W H Grinnen in Wampum for 600 dollars and F Sherer to C R Sherer in North Beaver for 200 dollars. Other transfers include Montgomery to Ferell for 1, Inman to Sherer North Beaver for 1, Gilfillan to Smith Second ward for 1, Neal to McKinley for 1500, and Cowden to Cowden in Mahoning for 1000. A raffle transfer is noted from Segreti to Nocera in Righthward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kay
W. H. Grinnen
Wampum
Charles F. Montgomery
Delos S. Ferell
First Ward
F. Sherer
C. R. Sherer
North Beaver
Robert L. Inman
Maude G. Sherer
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Josephine Smith
Second Ward
Nancy Neal
Rufus C. McKinley
Raffle Segreti
Ferdinante Nocera
Ferdinante Nocera, Righthward
Mary R. Cowden
Lydia H. Cowden
Mahoning
Highway agreement signed to upgrade county road
Township officials Peter S Reynolds Robert Nesbit and Charles Riney of Neshannock signed a county plan pledging township funds toward the New Castle and New Wilmington road. The township will improve feeders and match one fourth of county spending on the road segment within the township. Bids will be sought this summer with work starting soon, focusing on about two miles in Neshannock this year and the remaining section next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nesbit
Charles Riney
Neshannock Township
New Castle and
New Wilmington
New Castle-New Wilmington
Troop F Parade Announces Route and Roster
In New Castle Pennsylvania on June 24 1916 Chief Marshal WM J Moffatt outlines Troop F parade details. The march starts at 7 30 p m with units including Police Veterans Drum Corps Civil War Spanish American War Soldiers and Sailors and local officials. The marshal's aides must report at 7 15 p m at the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Veterans Drum Corps
Sons of Veterans
Mercer
Washington
County Line
West Side
Pennsylvania Station
WM. J. Moffatt
New Castle
Capital expects break within next few days
Reports from a conference with President Wilson Secretary Lansing and Secretary of War Baker show decisions on action against Carranza for the Carrizal attack. The guard is ready in five days, and President Wilson may ask Congress to declare war with plans for a land and sea blockade of Mexico and a swift military campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lansing
Scretary
Baker
Gen. Pershing
Carrizal
Carranza
State Department
National Guard
Mills
Militia Division
the State Department
Funston
Congress
Army
Navy
War College
Naval Chiefs
Mexico
Lat Am mediation push and militia funding plan
Latin American nations may mediate the Mexico dispute as Congress prepares funds. Chairman Hay proposes about 20 million dollars added to the army bill to cover militia expenses, with a 6 million urgent deficiency bill to extend funding through June 30. Additional appropriations are anticipated if the situation persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Congress
Baker
War Department
Hay
House Military Affairs Committee
Appropriations Committee
Mediation Effort Considered to Avert U S Mexico Clash
New York dispatch reports Gonzalo Cardova minister from Bucador to the United States will travel to Washington to seek South American mediation. Dr Zaldivar says urgency is high as open conflict looms. ABC representatives have stayed aloof while talks of joint action proceed. He notes no word on Mexico City progress and hopes Carranza may yet accept mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Jacinto Trevino
Carranza Lommander
Chihuahua
United States
Carrizal
New York
Mexico City
Carranza
Zaldivar
Flags Stolen Friday Night Across City
Thieves took multiple flags honoring Troop F departure Friday night. A flag from Rev. J. H. Clemens on North Jefferson Street, his first purchased after naturalization, and another from Dr. H. G. Dean’s home were reported missing along with flags from other city locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
J. H. Clemens
North
Jefferson Street
Mr. Clemens
Canada
H. G. Dean
Standard Car Works Men Paid Under New Pay Schedule
Local Standard Steel Car company workers received their semi monthly pay at noon on Saturday. Future payments occur on the 10th and 25th. when these dates fall on Sunday the pay is moved to Saturday. The old system of paying every other Saturday was replaced to avoid a three week payroll at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Steel Car Company
Bankers Triumph Over Leslie A C In League Showdown
Cascade grounds hosted a lively game as the Bankers defeated the Leslie A C 7 to 2 in the Searchlight League. Veteran pitcher Young worked the mound for the Bankers while Dersam handled catching duties for the Leslies. The Banks improve and plan a rematch with the Printers next Tuesday after their regular duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Grounds
Bankers
Leslie A. C
Searchlight League
Maher
Bankers Aggregation
McMahon
Chip
Leslies
Dersam
Young
Recruiting Officers For Regulars Here
United States recruiting officers for the regular army and navy have arrived in town and expect to enlist many young men within a week. Headquarters will be at the armory. Sergeant Joseph B. Peters and Gunner's Mate First Class J. B. McAllister, previously recruiting in Youngstown, will lead the local detachment. The pair praised local patriotism and noted the town’s farewell reception for departing troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Regular Army
Navy
United States Forces
Joseph B. Peters
McAllister
Youngstown
Regular Army
Orders Given To Attack U. S. Troops
Gen. Trevino ordered Mexican forces to attack American columns advancing toward Ojo Calientes unless the commander in chief ordered a retreat. He warned they would receive the same treatment as at Carrizal, signaling a grim escalation in the border clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Ojo Calientes
Carrizal
Militiamen Mobilizing Across States for Border Duty
June 24 dispatches report about 11 000 Illinois militia in camp ready to muster in with five ordnance cars arriving from Rock Island. Nebraska prepares to send its Omaha battalion of 3900 to the border tonight. Colorado National Guard gears up for movement with cavalry squadron slated to depart Monday. In New York the 14th regiment known as red legged devils drills ahead of Beekman camp. North Carolina militia units move to Camp Glenn with Adjutant General Laurence Young named brigadier. Pittsburg units depart for Mt Gretna amid street parades for Batteries B E and F and Troop H. Pottsville hosts large public tribute for Companies F and H as they depart for mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Rock Island
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Omaha
Denver
Col
Colorado National Guard
New York
Peekskill
Beekman
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Camp Glenn
Laurence Young
Pittsburg
Mt. Gretna
First
Pennsylvania Field Artillery
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Pottsville
New Castle Birds Fly 500 Miles Today
Fifty pigeons owned by the New Castle Homing Pigeon club were released at Vandalia, Nl to race 500 miles to New Castle. The event marks the season’s first real test of the birds strength with fair weather and expectations of fast times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Volant People In Auto Accident Near Hermitage
A Mercer Shreveport highway crash near Hermitage involving Volant residents injured three adults and four others. Richard C. Ortel, his wife and son, and J. J. Waldinger with family were in the party. Ortel suffered lip and jaw cuts. a discolored eye was noted for his son. others had bruises or shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Mercer- Sharon
Hermitage
Sharon
Volant
Richard C. Ortel
J. J. Waldinger
Ortel
Sons Of Veterans Organize Volunteer Company For Mexican Crisis
Members of K company Sons of Veterans Reserve plan to recruit a volunteer company for service in the Mexican crisis. Men 18 to 35 will report to First Lieutenant Hugh Hannon at the G. A. R. hall next week between 1 and 4 PM. Officers are Captain Bert Gilbert First Lieutenant Hugh Hannon and Second Lieutenant W W Stevenson. The unit previously enlisted in the Spanish American War as Company B 16th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry under Major J W Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Company
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Hugh Hannon
G. A. R. Hall
Bert Gilbert
W. W. Stevenson
16Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
J. W. Cunningham
Cunningham
Murdered Woman Is Buried After Friday Funeral
Funeral for Mrs. Sarah Schenker held at 124 South Jefferson Street on Friday at 2 PM. Service led by Rev. W. C. Miller of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers Andreas Bodendorfer Michael Paulini George Paulini Michael Ignatz and George Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Schenker
South Jefferson Street
W. C. Miller
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Schenker
Greenwood Cemetery
Pallbeares
Andras
John Bodendorfer
Michael
George Paulini
Michael Ignatz
George Jacobs
State Guard Arriving At Mt Gretna
The Mt Gretna area reports the arrival of the State Guard this afternoon. Local residents observe the unit moving into town as authorities announce routine security and preparedness measures.
Cavalry to Arrive Sunday at Mt. Gretna Camp
The 16th regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard led the arrival at Camp Brumbaugh Mt Gretna on June 24 with the 10th and Philadelphia regiments following. By nightfall about 13 000 infantry will be under canvas as regiments arrive from Harrisburg and towns across the state. Cavalry units will ship tonight and tomorrow, with most guard forces to be here for a short stay pending war department orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Camp Brumbaugh
Mt. Gretna
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Women's League For Preparedness
War Department
Adjutant General’s Department
Two Young Men Mangled at Niles
Two young men were injured at the Clay Street crossing in Niles Ohio when they were thrown from bumpers of cars on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train. Leslie Clem of Arkansas lies near death at Warren City hospital with loss of left arm and leg. Harry Moylan is in critical condition with a crushed left arm. Moylan’s arm was amputated later that day. Clem remains unconscious with poor prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Ohio
Leslie Clem
Arkansas
Warren City
Harry Moylan
Baltimore & Ohio
Clay Street
Youngstown
Moylan
Clem
Deaths of the Day: infant Setteck and Mary Felton
The infant Stephen Setteck, six months old, died at 3 a.m. after a two week illness of pneumonia. Funeral in St Marys cemetery. Mary Felton widow of John Felton died Saturday morning at her Woodlawn home aged 65, born in New Castle. Survived by three children and two brothers. Funeral at 1608 Hamilton Street. interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Theodore Setteck
Shenango Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mary Felton
John Felton
Woodlawn
New Castle
David
Anna Richards Murphy
P. H. C. Lodge
DuBoise
Bellaire
George Felton
David Felton
George Murphy
Judson Murphy
New Orleans
Hamilton Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Cosels Prepare for Militia Service This Evening
Jacob Cosel, manager of the Guttridge and Rand store, will have two sons in the militia ready for border service. Nathan Cosel serves with a Cleveland company while William Cosel leaves tonight as part of Troop F hospital corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Cosel
Guttridge and Rand
Nathan Cosel
Cleveland
William Cosel
Hospital
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City
Pershinge
O. L. Jackson
Apollo Club
J. M. Martin
A. S. Love
William Strimater
James A. Gardner
John Rearke
William Rearke
T. Rouser
John Wagner
J. W. Johnston
Elijah Houk
Abner Houk
Presley Stockman
Arredondo
Mexicco
Vit Piligresen
kTyn
Agnes L. Apel
Volmer H. Phillipsen
Seventh
New York Guardsmen
Standard Car Works
Leslie A. C. O Ob
U. S
Vandalia
N. C. Homing Pigeon Club
State Guard
Edison and
July Records
W.F. Dufford
UNION
Bell Phone
E. North ST
Chas. R. Kelley
Tee Lutton
Bell
Mill Street
Bell-Ans
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