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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

2

Suspect Not Known Here in Auto Theft Case

Robert Levine, arrested in Pittsburg on suspicion of auto theft with Louise Henry, claimed home in New Castle. Henry, 20, from Youngstown, told Pittsburg police she planned to kill Levine. she carried a loaded revolver. Levine briefly escaped during transfer but was recaptured. authorities doubt Henry’s story and suspect fictitious name.

Robert Levine Pittsburg Louise Henry Youngsand New Castle Levine Youngstown Henry Lavine Pitts

German planes raid Paris again in night attack

German bombers raided Paris last night under poor weather with bombs dropped and damage reported. The warning sounded shortly after 11 pm and car signals were given about 12:35 am.

Paris

Vandergrift Home From Porto Rico

Edward Vandergrift son of Mr and Mrs Edward Vandergrift of South Mill Street has returned from Porto Rico where he taught a government school in Arecibo and served as athletic director. He noted a protest and detentions of Pro-Germans during the voyage from Venezuela aboard the Maracaibo with a planned trip to Carolina and a stop at Maya for passengers.

Edward Vandergrift South Mill Reet Rico Arecibo Carolina Ife Juan Maracaibo Venezuela America Maya

Re examining City Draftees for Possible Reclassification

A large number of city draftees previously examined are being re examined by local medical examiners. Those earlier found disqualified due to physical defects face renewed review to update records for the draft board and to determine new eligibility status.

Blindfolded girl to draw numbers for Jersey calf

Chairman Thomas W. Dickey of the Jersey calf committee announces a calf raffle at the Red Triangle circus tonight at the Country club rounds. Attorney J. W. Sunningham and W. J. Evans handle ceremonies. A blindfolded child will draw numbers. the fifth number wins. If the holder agrees to donate, the calf may be sold at auction for Red Cross.

Thomas W. Dickey Jersey Red Triangle Circus J. W. Sunningham W. J. Evans Beneft Red Cross

Peach Yields Expected High This Year

Reports arriving from rural districts indicate peach production in the city will be unusually large this year.

Estates and Administrations Granted in Local Wards

Letters testamentary and administration granted by Register and Recorder John T. Brinton list multiple estates and appointees. Names include James Ward to Katherine Ward, Philip A. Young to Clyde E. Young, George W. Jack to Safe Deposit and Trust Co. and others in Wayne, Little Beaver, Pulaski, Perry, New Castle, Union, and Bessemer townships with successors such as Wimer Richards Downs Fields Gosney Patterson McCurdy Gilfillan Dickson Johnson Burke.

Wayne Township Herbert Pander W. J. Downs New Castle Claude L. Downs Sue Fields Ira S. Fields Matilda J. Gosney Ray H. Gosney Anthony V. DuShane Mabel J. Patterson James McCurdy Flora E. McCurdy Joseph Boyt Bessemer J. Clyde Gilfillan Anna E. McNees Safe Deposit and Trust Co Ann Denhart Fourth Ward Clara B. Dickson Joseph Johnson Sixth Ward Ross Johnson Richard W. Sergeant Union Township C. J. Burke

Couple Wed in Court After Spooning in Park

In Atlanta on June 27 Miss Edith Carter twenty two and E W King twenty three were charged after sharing a kiss in Grant Park. They obtained a marriage license, a minister arrived, and the ceremony proceeded. The case was dismissed.

Atlanta Grant Park Edith Carter E. W. King

Kerensky Plans Paris Visit Before Heading to America

Alexander Kerensky former Russian premier said he would travel to Paris before leaving Europe for America. The London report notes his stated itinerary and intent to depart for the United States.

London Alexander Kerensky Paris Europe America

Pair Fined for Disorderly Conduct After Kino Street Incident

Sadie O Niel and Sarah Griffin faced the Mayor this morning on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. Each was fined 10 dollars and costs. They went to John Hetrick's on Kinley Street demanding lunch and threatened to wreck the place if refused while under the influence and using insulting language.

Sadie O’niel Sarah Griffin John Hetrick Kinley Street Sadie

Shenango Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted: Stanley Banda Moravia street Mrs Mary Pisor Martin street Joseph Perkins Lee avenue John Papachristo New Castle. Discharged: Robert Robertson Vilaremo.

Stanley Banda Moravia Street Mary Pisor Martin Street Joseph Perkins Lee Avenue John Papachristo New Castle Robert Robertson Vilaremo

Bunco Scheme Leaves Local Man $600 Short

John Smaller reported being lured into a bunco play by two Slavic men at 116 N. Mill Street. He handed over $600 after a promise of a profitable deal, but the “secure” box contained only worthless paper. Police have no leads.

John Smaller Smaller Eil Carter Street N. Mill Street Ash

Home Canning Mixed Vegetable Medley Techniques

The U S Department of Agriculture describes attractive economical vegetable mixtures for salds omelets and meats that can be canned at home. It details combinations for spring and fall using carrots peas beans onions peppers celery and lima beans with careful packing brining and processing times and methods for intermittent or single period boiling.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Out of City: Man Ordered Out by Mayor After Night in Town

A man named Happy Glorey was registered at the police station last night and, after living up to his name, was ordered out of the city by the Mayor this morning.

Bicycle Stolen From Mahoningtown Resident

Police report theft of an Indian bicycle owned by William Malone of Mahoningtown. The red bike features motorcycle handlebars, a cyclometer on the spoke, blue streak tires, and double cross bars. John Richards, guest of Henry Badger in East Long avenue, Warren, Ohio, is mentioned in the report.

William Malone Mahoningtown John Richards Thomas Richards Warren, C Henry Badger East Long Avenue

Connor Arrives Overseas with Signal Battalion

Christopher E. Connor of the 308 Field Signal Battalion Company C has arrived safely overseas, according to word received by relatives here.

Christopher E. Connor 308 Field Signal Battalion

Surly Hagan Arrested On Drunkenness Charge

Surly Hagan was arrested by officers for drunkenness and used vile language during the incident. The Mayor ordered him out of the city this morning.

Surly Hagan

Quick Care Quip on Appendicitis in Comic Exchange

In a sepulchral voice a man jokes he has appendicitis symptoms and a partner misremembers anatomy. The pun highlights a rapid recovery under absurd medical conditions.

Not many born great say on but many born well satisfied

A reflective quip contrasts greatness with self contentment. The speaker notes few are born great while many settle into complacency and belief in their own sufficiency.

High Power Gun Plans Found Led by Ludleicke Arrest

Pittsburg police and Department of Justice agents report the arrest of Ferdinando Ludwig Ludleicke, a German alien enemy and former German soldier, amid the recovery of a high powered air gun and a mechanical device claimed to destroy buildings without trace. Ludleicke previously worked at Tyrone railroad shops.

Pittsburg Ferdinando Roberto Eduardo Ludbicke Department of Justice Ludleicke Tyrone

Surplus Funds Used to Buy Government Bonds

Uniontown June 27. At a Connellsville Coke Co directors meeting President J P Brennen and Secretary W G Rock were told to buy government securities with the surplus funds. An injunction prevents dividends so the directors use the surplus for bonds.

Uniontown Connellsville Coke Company J. P. Brennen W. G. Rock

John Heger Awarded 900 for Wooden Leg Injury

John Heger received 900 in damages after being struck by an automobile in Cleveland Ohio. He testified the accident broke his wooden left leg and caused bruising and several fractures above the break. The settlement reflects his injury and medical impact from the crash.

Cleveland, O John Heger Heger

A Good Reason

A minister asks three boys what they will be. The first wants to be a farmer, the second a schoolmaster, and the third a preacher. The minister praises each path before the boy reveals a humorous dinner trade.

Seafaring Son Sends Kimono Home To Mother

A young sailor writes his mother of bringing home gifts including a striped Japanese kimono. The mother, puzzled by the item, wonders how to care for it and jokes about feeding it, highlighting the humorous misunderstanding of cultural gifts.

More Acts For Circus Add Local Talent

S Reed Megown and helpers secure several new acts from Pittsburgh’s amateur talent including Jean Laughlin a New Castle singer an accordionist and two female singers all donated free of charge. No outside manager will take receipts. an itemized financial report will appear in New Castle papers. Proceeds aid Y M C A huts with tonight’s country club show promising entertainment.

S. Reed Megown George Ll. Patterson O. T. J. Hartsuff Pittsburg Jean Laughlin New Castle

Women Move Into Jobs as War-Driven Shifts Reshape Workforce

Reports note women replacing men as elevator operators in Washington government buildings and women workers across the country taking roles in railroads and retail. Louisiana women celebrate potential suffrage gains and Bryn Mawr plans a July program to train women for industrial supervision.

Washington Louisiana Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Merchants’ Association of Lafayette Ind Bryn Mawr College Ida Sammis Huntington L. I New York General Assembly United States Canada Labor Party Lady Maxwell John Maxwell New York City Phyllis Walsh Philadelphia Frank L. Briggs Springfield Mass Police Department Yokohama National Honor Guard of Theodora Booth Miss Booth Ballington Booth The Volunteers of America

New Bureau to Handle Economic Rehabilitation of Russia

Washington reports a proposed independent government bureau under the state department will manage the economic and financial aspects of Russia’s rehabilitation. The bureau would coordinate aid and administer plans United States and allies deem necessary to free Russia from German influence.

International News Service Washington State Department Russia United States

Polish Legion Member In City Sparks Curiosity In Uniform

A member of the Polish Legion, fighting with the Allies in France, is visiting the city. His appearance in the uniform commonly seen as the French style has prompted widespread inquiry among residents.

France

Ladies Auxiliary event on Neshan Nock Avenue

Given by the Ladies Auxiliary No 371 to the B of R T on Neshan nock avenue Friday evening June 28. In case of rain it may be held Saturday evening. Ady te

Ladies’ Auxiliary B. of R. T Neshannock Avenue Ady

Adolphus Busch Reclassified to Draft Class 1A

Adolphus Busch third son of August A Bosch? Busch, millionaire brewer, moved from class 2a to class 1a by St. Louis Local Draft Board. He has a wife and child and a wife from a previous marriage has several children.

Adolphus Busch August A. Busch St. Louis

Food Riots in Petrograd and Bolshevik Crackdown

International News Service reports food riots in Petrograd as Bolsheviki troops shell the mobs with machine guns. Grand Duke Michael allegedly heads a counter revolution in Omsk as unrest spreads in Russia.

International News Service Copenhagen Petrograd Michael Omsk

Deaths of the Day Snee Funeral Arrangements Noted

Funeral services for Albert W. Snee will be held at his Union Township home Friday at 8 PM. The body will be moved Saturday to the Jefferson M. E. church in Jefferson County for services and interment. Also, Mrs. Sue Heistand of Sycamore Ohio, formerly Sue Edmunds of Toledo, died at home Wednesday and will be buried Friday. Surviving siblings include Mrs J W Walls and Mrs Florence Cosgrove of New Castle, Mrs T S Reynolds of East Brook, James Kemp of Edenburg, and John P. Kemp of Youngstown. one son Ferdinand Edmunds of Toledo.

Albert W. Snee Union’ Township Jefferson M. BE Jefferson County Sue Heistand Sycamore Ohio Sue Edmunds Toledo J. W. Walls Florence Cosgrove New Castle T.S. Reynolds East Brook James Kemp Edenburg John P. Kemp Youngstown Ferdinand Edmunds

Wife of Mike Biago Dies at 41 in Wampum Home

Mrs Susie Biago wife of Mike Biago of Wampum died at her home this morning at 3 o clock She was 41 years old She leaves ten children including Mrs Julia Fletcher of Celia Pa and Albert Joseph Ellen Tony Carl Felix Mary and Victoria at home

Susie Biago Mike Biago Wampum Julia Fletcher Celia, Pa Albert Joseph Ellen Tony Carl Felix Mary Victoria

Funeral services for William McCart in Mahoning town

Funeral services for William McCart of West Pittsburg were held at 10 this morning in St. Margaret's church Mahoning town. Rev. Peter F. McKenna officiated with pallbearers James McCart George McCart James Vallely Frank Vallely John Ellsessor and Michael McMillin.

William McCart West Pittsburg St. Margaret's Church Mahoningtown Peter F. McKenna James George McCart Frank Vallely John Ellsessor Michael McMillin

Miss Mallie Jack Dies Quietly in New Castle Home

Miss Mallie Jack died suddenly at her North Mill Street home after a two week illness. Active in Red Cross work and civic clubs, she was well known in New Castle where she lived most of her life. Surviving are a sister Mrs Linda Irish and nieces and nephews in Pittsburg. Funeral services Friday at eight, private interment Saturday at Oak Park.

Mallie Jack North Mill Street Miss Jack Red Cross Helena Washington New Castle Samuel Fannie Say Jack First Presbyterian Church Linda Irish Charlotte B., Irish Frank C. Irish Pittsburg Oak Park

Fifty Three Bushels of Potatoes Spoiled

Food Inspector James Ellison halted a carload of potatoes consigned to a local firm until they were sorted. About 53 bushels had been hauled to the garbage plant and disposed of after arriving in bad condition.

James Ellison

Local Names Listed for New Castle Area Notices

A fragmented list shows individuals associated with New Castle and nearby towns including Margaret Carpenter Olive M Boyd Nina Boyd Mary EBGi serve and Chas Mossruch Viola Sterling Mary Diamond and others in the Enon Valley Ellwood City and Ellwood City region. The source reads like a registry or directory snippet without context or actions.

Kenneth Taylor New Castle Margaret Carpenter Harry E. Emery Enon Valley Olive M. Boyd Herbert L. Ridenour Ellwood City Nina Boyd Chas. W. Mossruch Viola M. Sterling Mary G Diamond Mary Ebgi

Sam W Small to Speak at Y M C A on Sunday

Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Y M C A auditorium Dr Sam W Small D D famed southern evangelist editor and lecturer will deliver his address Americas Third Emancipation His platform prowess humor and information have earned him the title Prince of the Platform The visit comes at the suggestion of concerned citizens and under the Pennsylvania Anti Saloon league auspices

Sam W. Small D. D America Cuba France Small Sam Jones New Castle Pennsylvania

Strictly Cash Policy for Local Auto Dealers

Automobile dealers in cars, trucks and accessories announce a countywide shift to strictly cash transactions for all repair work, gasoline and accessories after July 1. They cite increased costs and the C. D. policy of suppliers as the reason, noting the move covers virtually every dealer in the county.

Crust Like Bill’s Belongs To Kaiser Case Summary

In Alton Illinois on June 27 William Sullivan accused Kaiser Bill of taking his crust. Mrs Lillie Schwarberger asserts the claim. He allegedly slapped her after she protested. A warrant issued and the judge fined him five dollars plus costs.

Alton, Ill Wiliam Sulivan Kaiser Bill Lillie Schwarberger

Real estate transfers list in Ellwood areas towns and sums

Realty transfers show multiple deeds in Ellwood and surroundings. Beulah I Phillips to William Wilkins first ward for 1 dollar Eliza Kerr to Peter Hoffman North Beaver 1600 The Pittsburg Co to Joseph Gregor Ellwood 100 Lawrence J Weddell to Fred H Stanley second ward 1 John H Marshall to James E Wilcox fifth ward 1 James E Wilcox to John H Marshall eighth ward 1 Annie B Gibson to Charles S Barnett second ward 4250 Charles B Burns to Coston Burns Burns Wayne 250 Orrin L Miller to Vincenzo Moran Ellwood 3500 Mary B Acker to Laura R Kirk Ellwood 1 The Pittsburg Co to Kurt Mason Ellwood 650 George W Black to Kathryn M Hipsley Ellwood 6250

Beulah I. Phillips Wm. H. Wilkins First Ward Eliza J. Kerr Peter Hoffman North Beaver The Pittsburg Co Joseph Gregor Ellwood Lawrence J. Weddell Fred HH. Stanley Second Ward John H. Marshall James E. Willcox Fifth Ward James E. Wilcox Eighth Ward Annie B. Gibson Charles S. Barnett Charles B. Burns Coston Burns Burns Wayne Orrin L. Miller Vincenzo Moran Ellwood Mary B. Acker Laura R. Kirk Kurt Mason George W. Black Kathryn M. Hipsley

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Vandergrift Porto Rico John Wright Arthur Lynch Great Britain Lynch Edward Ireland John T. Brinton Kerensky Shenango Valley Hospital U.S. Dep't OF Agriculture Hagan Gompers LABOR Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor St. Paul Minn England Italy John Ies Cortes Commission Bat and Ball Fund Ast Polish Legion Snee Mrs Sam Small Will Bill M. E. Hawkins Bell Co. A. Dimling Company Pittsburg, Pa Just W.F. Dufford & CO East Washington St UNION Bell Phone S. Rice NORTH Chas. R. Kelley Lam Sutton ANCE Ben
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