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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

2

Stiff sentences in booze gang cases under Judge Emery

Judge Emery imposed harsh penalties on those convicted of illegal liquor sales this morning. Several offenders received small leniency for extenuating circumstances, while others faced fines and workhouse time. Notable sentences included Mary Salamondo nine months in the workhouse with a 500 dollar fine, and Peter Bengeveno 11 months and 29 days plus 500 dollars.

Emery Mercy Mary Salamondo Peter Bengeveno Logan Emma Anderson Mary Santilla Lucy Paglia Isabella Mike Papa Rosie Schotch Barl Association iShe Jennie Isaacs Mrs. Isaacs

Auditors Appointed In The Agnew Case

L. Clark was appointed auditor for the final account of Ajamin Agnew administrator in the estate of E. T. Agnew by Judge this morning. Judgment for want of an appearance was granted against W. G. Suth in the case of the William J. Ins detective agency against J. Wumphrey and others. In the partition of the estate of Hamilton Houston, Sept. 4 was fixed as the date when heirs may accept or refuse property at the assessment.

L. Clark Ajamin Agnew E. T. Agnew Ery W. G. Suthin William J. Ins Detective Agency J. Wumphrey Hamilton Houston

Road gang on Main Street refuses to work on Washington Street

County jail prisoners assigned to a road gang refused to work on Washington Street calling it too conspicuous and began the day on Main Street.

Washington Street Anstreet

Troops Farewell at New Castle Amid Big Welcome

Troopers marching through Beaver Falls and nearby towns drew large crowds as Captain Graham’s unit headed toward Mt Gretna. At New Castle Junction a heartfelt farewell unfolded with mothers and wives bidding long embraces while soldiers sang and shared gifts. Major Cunningham delayed by crowd, then joined the train. five sets of brothers and several Sons of Veterans served in the troop.

Beaver Falls Junction Park New Brighton New Castle New Castle Junction Harry Trumpter Mote Mt. Gretna Goodness Kelly Graham Company B Bessie J. W. Cunningham Cunningham Chicago H. D. Barris W. C. Barris Harry Reynolds Wiliam Reynolds Whitey” Anderson John Anderson John Kerr Fred Kerr Moses Kennedy Ray Kennedy Sons of Lou Anderson W. J. Snyder Edward Cross John Holcraft

Slayers and Defendants Sentenced in County Court

Multiple convicts face fines and jail terms in Allegheny County cases. Witte killer inmate sent to county workhouse for five months. Watson recaptured after breaking from road gang. fined $25 and 20 days in jail, with leniency due to time served. Various defendants including Sharkey Borinsky Smellick Furz Zachtan and others receive fines from $5 to $25 and jail terms ranging from 40 days to three months for offenses including felonious shooting breaking and entering and larceny.

James Watson Ellwood City Emery Watson Frank Sharkey Lulu Moltz Sharkey Morris Kraus Vincent Borinsky George Sosick George Smellick Harry Furz Nick Zachtan Edward Barris Dickey Philip

Orangemen to Attend Church Service Next Sunday

A meeting of the Orangemen will be held this evening to complete arrangements for members to attend a service at Central Christian church on Long Avenue next Sunday at 7 30 o'clock. They will assemble at Orange hall at 7 15 o'clock to march in a body to the church.

Central Christian Church Long Avenue Orange Hall

Burgess Hoyt Visits City as City Demonstration Dazzles

William Hoyt burgess of Washington Pa visited Saturday night and Sunday, calling on Mayor A D Newell. He witnessed the Troop F demonstration and said Pittsburg and Washington had nothing on this city in such displays.

William Hoyt Burgess Washington A. D. Newell Burgess Hoyt Pittsburg

Marriage Licenses List From Warren and New Castle

The record records marriage licenses issued to Hazen J. Zeigler and Mable Marland of Warren Pa and to Cari taerard and Greenville Weise Browon of New Castle with Charles W. Piper and Ethel Glover of New Castle also listed. The readable items reflect multiple couples certified in Warren and New Castle localities.

Bible Class Meeting at Mrs Foulke's Home

The Ucalite Bible class led by Mrs Foulke will gather at her residence at the corner of Highland and Boyles avenues on Tuesday evening at 7 46 o clock.

Ucalite

Troop F Moves Toward Mexican Border From Camp Brumbaugh

Special to The News. Mt. Gretna Pa June 26. War mobilization accelerates as first brigade from Philadelphia begins medicals and trains depart for the border before midnight Tuesday. Second brigade soon follows with regiments Tenth Sixteenth and Eighteenth and cavalry units ready to entrain by Thursday or Friday. Storage tracks and railroad yards bustle with cars ready to receive troops for rapid deployment.

Camp Brumbaugh Mt. Gretna Philadelphia War Department Quate Harrisbore

Innocent Man in Joliet Finds Convict Confesses

In Joliet Illinois two convicts Nos 3893 and 3113, both shoe shop workers in the state penitentiary, talked and compared crimes. 3113 admits robbery at Wentworth Avenue tea store, but 3893 claims he did the Banks job. Charles Warner signed a confession and John Keating is likely to walk free next week.

Joliet International News Service Joliet, Ill Wentworth Avenue Banks Charles Warner John Keating

New Danger Threatening U S Troops

Columbus New Mexico June 26 a new danger menacing the punitive column as Mexican fires threaten the southern end of the line to force a withdrawal northward. Lieutenants Christy and Rice carried orders to Pershing headquarters and field hospitals were cleared in anticipation of large action. Field ambulance No 70 arrived with the last six Colonia Dublan cases.

International News Service Columbus N. M Christy Rice General Pershing Colonia Dublan

Congress Considers Joint Session Amid Mexico Tensions

The article notes Congress will convene a joint session by tomorrow as pressure mounts on Carranza to meet U S demands. Mediation talks proceed in Mexico City with ministers planning to meet in Washington while the United States insists on a reversal of Carranza stance after attacks on American soldiers. Senator James Hamilton Lewis signals Congress will stand firm.

Chihuahua City Carranza Mexico City United States Caldero Lansing Congress James Hamilton Lewis

Illinois Democratic whip and president discuss war plans

The Democratic whip and the president conferred on pending legislation and a possible joint session. A war declaration and funds were discussed as Congress is urged to act. A 250000 volunteer call is debated but delayed until Carranza responds and the president+ Congress decide next steps.

Ilinois Congress United States McKinley Carranza War Department

Gambling ordinance expands mayor and police powers

An ordinance granting the mayor and police authority to handle all forms of gambling was favorably reported in council. The measure allows seizure and destruction of gambling devices and sets fines from five to one hundred dollars at the mayor's or judge's discretion.

Bessemert Fourth Celebrations Promised In Bessem er

Bessem er residents plan a big Fourth of July event with a morning ball game and parade. Afternoon races and a balloon ascension are set, followed by fireworks and a dance with music by the Fifth Regiment band of Youngstown.

Bessemer Fifth Regiment Band of Youngstown

Ellwood Moose Club Seeks Charter Approval

An application for a Loyal Order of Moose lodge 93 charter for Ellwood City was presented to Judge Emery by Attorney Thomas W. Dickey this morning. Signers include P. J. Cullinan W. J. Cooney W. J. Frampton M. M. Shirk Thomas Flanegin Harry Kakin and others. First year trustees named are William Thomas C. J. Haswell and Charles McKelvey. A hearing will be held later.

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 93 Ellwood City Emery Thomas W. Dickey P. J. Cullinan W. J. Cooney W. J. Frampton M. M., Shirk Thomas Flanegin Harry Kakin William Thomas C. J. Haswell Charles McKelvey

Local Contractor Pays Volunteers For National Guard Service

M. J. Scanlon, a Warren Ohio contractor, is paying wages of fourteen men who volunteered for duty with the Ohio National Guard. The grading crew works on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad project in Warren, and the contractor continues to compensate the workers while they serve in the U S army.

National Guard M. J. Scanlon Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Warren Ohio Ohio National Guard United States Army

City Quiet Over Weekend Demostration Police Say

Arrests totaled eight Saturday night with four drunks and three Sunday night. Mayor Newell reported the crowd of thousands at the Troop F departure helped prevent disorder. Saloons were closed during the demonstration.

Newell

Schanker Charged With Wife Murder

Chief of Police M J Young filed an information before Alder man Hart charging John Schanker with the murder of his wife Mary Schanker. Mary died at Shenango Valley hospital from stab wounds inflicted by her husband after a party. Her dying statement accusing Schanker of slashing her abdomen will be used in evidence. Norris seeks witnesses for an inquest before a hearing on the murder charge, Schanker held in county jail.

M. J. Young Alderman Hart John Schanker Mary Schanker Schanker Shenango Valley Hospital

Funeral Services Held For Mrs Felton Of Woodlawn

The funeral of Mrs. John Felton of Woodlawn is this afternoon at 30 o clock at the son David Felton’s residence 1608 12 Hamilton Street. Miss Anna M Van Fleet’s funeral was held Sunday at 3 30 at the Wilson apartments with Dr W W Sniff pastor of the First Christian Church officiating. Remains laid to rest in Oak Park cemetery pallbearers were B F Butler C P Reynolds Julius V Sypher J S McCann T A Patterson and Virgil Harry.

John Felton Woodlawn David Felton Hamilton Street Anna M. van Fleet Wilson Apartments W. W. Sniff Frst Chistan Oak Park Cemetery B. F. Butler C. P. Reynolds Julius V. Sypher J.S. McCann T. A. Patterson Virgil Harry

Death of Mrs Jennie A Shaw of Neshannock Township

Mrs Jennie A Shaw wife of James H Shaw of Neshannock township died Monday at 4 40 am after an illness of several weeks An operation failed to save her life She was 48 on January 24 Daughter of Richard and Anna Sergeant Native of Neshannock township She is survived by her husband two children Mrs Paul Wilson and Mrs Edward Bartsch both of Eastbrook three brothers Edward Richard and John Sergeant The Shenango United Presbyterian Church member Funeral at the family residence in Neshannock township Wednesday at 2 pm Rev Hickman officiating.

Jennie A. Shaw James H. Shaw Neshannock Township Richard Anna Sergeant Paul Wilson Edward Bartsch Eastbrook Edward Mercer John Sergeant Old Homestead

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Report Recoveries

Chester Garwig of West Wallace avenue was removed to the hospital for treatment. Thomas Galvin of Rose Point, who had been at the hospital for treatment, has recovered and returned to his home.

Chester Garwig West Wallace Avenue Thomas Galvin Rose Point

Carrizal Battle Details Raise Carrizal Fatalities and Survivors

Capt Lewis Morey, wounded and evacuated, survived Carrizal. Captain Charles T Boyd was killed. The 11th Cavalry and Major Jenkins continued search as Mexican forces fired the first shots in the engagement. By nightfall 25 Americans had died, with nine 10th Cavalry troopers missing and presumed dead.

International News Service Mexico Columbus N. M Lewis Morey Carrizal Ben 11Th Cavalry Gen. Pershing 10Th Cavalry Jenkings Istill Charles T. Boyd McCabe Jenkings San Antonio Tex Gomez Lewis 5S Boyd Gen. Funston Fort Sam Houston

Ice Cream Social at St. Pauls Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid of St. Pauls Lutheran Church invites the public to an ice cream social in the church basement on Wednesday evening June 28. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

Ladies’ Aid St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rose Salamondo and Ali Agnew Star Theatre William Fox Bertha Kalich Mary Murillo James Vincent Reading Bibles Cross Burgess W. J. Kirk Witte Allegheny County Galigan New York State Dail Aaron Owens Raymond Smith Richard Cook A. A. McKee McKee W. S. Reynolds Cook Jim Susiek Russel Horsefell Fisher Huntingdon W. W. Stevenson Orangemen U. S Police Ellwood Moose Club Hart Coro Ner Miss van Fleet Capt. Morey Ice Cream Social July Records W.F. Dufford UNION Bell Phone E. North ST Chas. R. Kelley Sutton Bell Mill Street Bell-Ans
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