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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

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Campaign To Rival German Food Conservation Sunday Starts

The nation readies a widescale drive titled Food Conservation Sunday on July 1 as the Food Administration led by Herbert Hoover plans to marshal sermons by clergy, reach 159,909 preachers, and save 2,000,000,000 dollars worth of food. Dr Rey Wibuz of Leeland-Stanford heads the campaign with aims to curb speculation, lower prices, and reduce waste through public and religious messaging.

International Neve Servicey Washington Dung United States Germany Food Administration Wilson Congress Herbert 0. Hoover Rey Wibuz Lelannd- Stanford University

Labor groups split on prohibition move in 1919 vote

Kansas City and St Louis union leaders say organized labor largely opposes a nationwide prohibition amendment. Prominent officials like P S Evans and Fred W Pennington amid broader labor voices argue the measure is too sweeping. Some unions anticipate few members backing it while others warn it threatens beer and wine industries, jobs, and workers’ liberty.

Ment P. S. Evans Trades Assembly Fred W. Pennington Elmer E. Hice Assembly Hame Mr. Evans Itara Willer Pennington Kansas City St. Kansas City Lsbor John T. Smith Central Labor Union St. Louis Ic Glasses of America Vauser Vaberty League Pittsburg Pillaburg United States Senate Navin J. Berry Labor Derry Connecticut Meriden Conn Walt Nicarnre Malus Stenlat

Labor unions oppose prohibition measure as harm to workers

Indianapolis and Atlanta reports quote labor leaders arguing the prohibition bill burdens the laboring class, harms hops and brewing sectors, and yields only temporary inconvenience. Union chiefs urge referenda and warn gas and court fees will follow while other leaders split on prohibition’s future.

Stennan Indianapolly Indianapolis Ind Otto Ray Tt Congress Ue Gasners Indwarta State Federation of Labor

Firemen Press for Modern Ladder Truck Replacement

Fire crews fear the aging ladder truck after a recent axle break and near misses on Grank Street. Public support for a new aerial ladder is rising, but council has stalled over funding, with firemen urging replacement as safer, modern equipment.

Grank Street Heaver Jane Vale Tran

Prohibition Plan Faces Financial Alarm and War Powers

The sub committee reported a proposed Senate Proviso extending presidential power to regulate distillation and war materials if prohibition is enacted. It warns of massive job losses in the liquor and related industries and potential upheaval of the financial system without timely economic safeguards.

Ivor and Steel BIL Iin Em Fe Enann- Ansoora Aquor

Prohibition Policy debated as Congress eyes conference

The piece notes states holding large sums from license systems face revenue losses if prohibition ends. It says a presidential stance is expected soon and Congress will seek a compromise in conference to realign issues and gain bourbon house support. The cavalry awaits clearer guidance in two to three weeks.

Senate Cavalry Wer

Germans Try To Recapture Ground Infontaine-Les-Croisilles Sector

London June 21 British war office said an attempted German recapture in the Fontaine-Les-C Croisilles area on the Arras front was repulsed after British and French artillery and shelling disrupted the attack. In Oppy and adjacent sectors British forces raided German positions, inflicting casualties and thinning the German line amid heavy fighting through the night.

London Tone Tfarter War Office Teiday

Woodlawn Red Cross Picnic Draws Local Crowd

Woodlawn Red Cross plans a large picnic in Elk Park Woodlawn Pa to raise funds. Organizers note supporters from New Castle and nearby communities and reference relief efforts for South Side Red Cross in Union City.

Woodlawn Red Cross

Local Woman Honors Mother's Memory

A New Castle woman donated $10 to the MK and Teo fund in memory of her brother. The contribution accompanied a note urging support for the work and regular contributions to help babies.

Butler Tendays Pmttsvarg Ulspaien Qispatch Mak Icelund New Castle Teo Sho Wan

Friday Last Cabbage Day Moves Forward

The board of trade announces a cabbage drive with a target 200,000 plants and orders accepted until Friday noon. Cash in advance secures coupons, and another large shipment is expected next Monday. Planting should occur the first week of July in rows three to four feet apart with 18 inch plant spacing.

Board of Trade Sam

Six Danish Sailors Die When Ship Sinks

A Danish steamer Gunhild torpedoed without warning by a German submarine sank with five crewmen drowned and one killed by the propeller. A consular report to the state department notes 17 men aboard, all crew with no passengers, rescued by a British destroyer twenty minutes later.

International News Service Washington, Syne State Department

Frey Home Struck By Lightning

Lightning struck the Frey residence at 27 Addis Street last night, punching a hole in the roof and causing minor shock to Mrs. L M Brown, who escaped uninjured though shaken. Heavy rain aided in staying the blaze.

Frey George Frey Addis Street

Good well struck on Rosler farm near Petersville

On the radar farm southeast of Petersville a United States Oil Company of Pittsburg drilled a 40 barrel producer in the Te foot sand. This is the company's No well with plans to pay June 27.

Wtler Petersville United States America Oil Company of Pittsburg

Party to visit Butlers new community house tomorrow

Indications point to a large party traveling to Tut lev for an inspection of Butlers new community house. The gathering will meet at the diamond at 10:15 a.m. Tickets covering dinner and lodging are on sale at the board of trade headquarters.

Tutlev Butlers New Community House Board of Trade

Unclear Prohibition Decision Heads to Hoover

Washington June 27 Its the President will ask Herbert Hoover to decide whether Prohibition should be adopted, focusing on food conservation rather than morality. Hoover has said he would judge solely by food conservation needs, warning that if too much edible goods are used, Prohibition could follow. Also note two Norwegian ships sunk by German U boats, the King Haakon and the Magdele, with few survivors.

Providence Laehor Vis Sture Mer. Hoover Hoover Helgium Copenhagen Christiania King Haakon

Deaths of the Day List of Local Funerals and Burials

The funeral of Frank Robluata will be held at the family home on Rebecca street Friday at 2 pm with interment in Greenewood cemetery. Mrs. James Mintoor of Shenango township to be buried Thursday at 2:20 pm in Oak Park cemetery. Mrs. Emma V. Tucker funeral held at Tucker Way Tuesday at 2:39 pm with interment in Green wood cemetery. pallbearers named, survivors include husband, son Jonathan, and relatives. John Jewell funeral held Sunday afternoon in Mer cer Pa with interment in Hoagland cemetery. Mrs. Robert J. Miller of 114 Smithfield street died at sister’s home. survived by husband, children, sisters and brothers. funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Bethel U P church, interment Bethel cemetery. Antonetta infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cerbe died at home aged 14 years. funeral Thursday at St. Vitus church, interment St. Vitus cemetery. Mary Minteer wife of James Mintesr funeral Thursday at 3 30 pm on Pittsboro road in Shenango township, moved from 2 20 pm.

Wobinson Frank Robluata iRebecca Street Greenewood Cemetery James Mintoor Shenango Township Oak Park Cemetery Ies Tucker Emma V. Tucker H. D. Tucker Tucker Way Me F. Nesbit Central Prestyturian Church Greenwood Cemetery Jonathan Tucker Vetter B. F. Allerton Mia DW. James Elmer Shaffer Wiam Albert Vetter John Jewell Joho Jewell Famus Hown Street Mercer Stewart Wheatland Methodiat Episcopal Church J. M. Wotton MethodistsEpiscopal Church Hoagland Cemetery Robert J. Miller Smithfield Street Riddle Little Beaver Township Eialer Miller First United Presbyterian Church Charles Douglas Bertha John Charles Teily M. O. Riddie W. P. Barnum Warren A. i3. Watson West Monterey Thomas Watson Oskmbooca J and Wiliam Ottumwa Antonetta Mra Mary Minteer Jamea Mintesr Pittsboro Road Shepango Township

Tragedy In The Mett A Troubadour's Dismay

A fragment from the Troulaville Comtiér-Journal hints at a tragedy in progress with a writer claiming repeated postage on a work titled a trebody. The terse dialogue touches on frustration and creative effort.

Troulaville Comtiér-Journal

Grounds For Exemptions From War Draft Rules Finalized

Washington reports final exemption grounds for the draft with few exemptions overall. Physical incapacity includes heart disease and other ailments. employment in vital war industries grants exemption while enabling others to serve. religious conscientious objectors must have prior affiliation. sole family providers qualify.

Washington Wison Sun Navy Yarra Seaire

Shenango Valley Red Cross War Fund gifts totals $97,498

Sharon leads Shenango Valley contributions with 59396.05 toward the Red Cross War Fund, Farrell 17425.09, Sharpsville 316.42, West Middlesex 91834.23, Wheatland 1884.97, Jamestown 1110, and Clarksville 119, as of June 27 in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

Sharon Shenadgo Valley Red Cross War Fund Farrell Sharpsville West Middlesex Wheatland Jameston Clarkeville

Formal Opening of Beaver Valley Country Club

Beaver Falls hosts the formal opening of the Beaver Valley Country Club on the Fourth of July. The event marks the clubhouse addition, though completion of new facilities will take several weeks. Guests include members and their families for a golf and social gathering.

Beaver Falls Beaver Valley Country Club

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