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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
A vague conspiracy theory swirls around the police docket listing several police members’ names amid drunkenness and misdemeanors. Authorities question if prisoners framed officers or if a bizarre coincidence produced the match while city hall investigates the odd incident.
Jameson questions the Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal plan citing prohibitive costs and doubtful water supply. He analyzes three potential sources Mahoning Shenango and French Creek, noting ice, evaporation, and downstream impacts, urging thorough testing before bond approval and warning of broad tax burdens.
An analysis discusses freight charges per ton on the canal versus rail, predicting uncertain future transportation facilities and competition. It cites Moody's 1916 data on U S Steel and ore distribution by railroads, notes Canadian canal tonnages in 1912, and explains how furnaces and mills rely on rail networks for ore and coal delivery, with finished products moved by tracks.
A monster Fourth of July celebration is planned in Wampum with a flag raising at the new school grounds at ten o clock. A parade, speeches, and music will mark the day. Civ war veterans and Sons of Veterans receive places of honor. local youths who registered on June 3 are invited to parade. Parade forms at the school property at 9 a.m.
Dr Charles Jordan of Washington township visited the farm bureau at the courthouse for a conference with Farm Agent H R Pickett. He announced the shipment of a portion of his cattle that attracted good prices, with the rest to be sent soon. He plans a larger herd next winter with added grain storage and feeding capacity.
In Oklo on June 26, J B Fox two year old son of Bert Fox, a Betsy Ross descendant, paid for a Red Cross membership with earnings from medicine and illness. His brother Bernell eleven earned by delivering papers and Dick seven sold garden racks. Their mother was Miss Jesale Pearl Rosa, a Betsy Ross descendant.
Molarcop Dysart rushed to an empty house at 765 Harrison Street after reports that boys were in the building causing a disturbance. They fled before the officer arrived. names are secured and info to be kept on record if repeated.
Death notices from Darlington and nearby towns report William Aiken and family survivors. Mrs Mertha Aiken dies aged 84, Eva Cox and three sons survive. funeral held this afternoon. Also Frank Robinson 48, appendicitis, fireman at Grasfell Chemical works, funeral plans pending. Multiple other local obituaries note heart trouble and long-time residents. arrangements to be announced.
Madison dairy and food commissioner George J. Weigle urged the state barbers board to ban egg shampooing during the war. He said thousands of fresh eggs are diverted from the food supply daily for the practice.
A woman surrendered diamonds worth $10,000 after a priest said a girl had been killed and warned of a similar fate. The ring allegedly comprises foreigners who abduct and blackmail girls. Police bungling in the Cruger case remains under inquiry as detectives defend Cocchi, nicknamed AI and described as a respectable business man.
A foundation is laid for a new six room residence on Adams Street by William Englehardt. A. Bergland oversees the project as the builder, promising modern improvements and sturdy construction for the home.
Citizens of Jackson township approved increasing indebtedness to fund improvements to the Pittsburg and Mercer road and Harmony and Ryans City state highway. The eastern portion showed 16 for and 23 against. Jackson West 193 for and 17 against, totaling 154 in favor to (unreadable) against. Cranberry township already backed the project 103 to 4. Muddy Crack and Lancaster townships vote June 30 and July 7 respectively, likely to approve, paving the way for Perry highway upgrades through the county.
After a second fumilation of the county jail local prisoners are again received. Officials believe danger from smallpox has passed. During the past days prisoners were taken at the Beaver county jail, but this will now be discontinued.
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