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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1915

Page

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Zapatistas and Carranzistas clash in Mexico City

Reports from Washington and El Paso detail a chaotic exchange over Mexico City. Conflicting messages say Zapatistas or Carrancistas control the capital as Gen. Huerta faces bail and ongoing U S security measures. Banks in Juarez see a rush of deposits as tensions rise.

Washington Mexico City State Department Pablo Gonzales Mexico Vera Cruz Gen Silliman Canada Carranza

White Rag Haunting Black Hand Note On Mt Jackson Road

Police and detectives guard children as a white rag and an empty can appear on a tree limb along Mt Jackson road after a black hand threat. The rag remained through the night and was seen by locals, while no payment or action followed the threat.

George W. Johnson Mt. Jackson Road Mr. Johnson Seventh Ward S. W. Laughlin Messrs. Patterson and Swisher

Rotary Club Hears Good Address on Bridge and Mission Work

At the noon Monday YMCA luncheon Rotary members heard that the Grant street bridge now under construction will be finished by November 1. City work head Mr. Pitts gave the assurance that the contract will be completed on time. Thomas McConnell, bound for China as a YMCA missionary, delivered an interesting address. William Veach of the City Rolling Mills spoke on The Story of a Grain of Wheat, which delighted attendees.

Rotary Club Grant Street Pitts Thomas McConnell China William Veach The City Rolling Mills

Writ of attachment in case against Mike Frengel

The commonwealth issues a writ of attachment to seize any funds in Charles Stapf’s possession. The claim totals $218.01.

The Commonwealth Mike Frengel Charles Stapf

Will Run on the Republican Ticket

Dr. Henry W. Temple former congressman expects to announce his candidacy soon for the Republican nomination in this district. He will speak at Volant's Fourth of July celebration on a non political war in Europe review.

Henry W. Temple Congress Paul Simison Volant Temple Simison Europe United States

Plumbing Inspector Ordinance Passed

Mayor W V Tyler yet to return from Conneaut Lake as council passes ordinance to appoint a plumbing inspector. Frank Streib’s salary request as inspector is rejected while council acts as committee of the whole due to an upcoming plumbing inspector court case.

W. V. Tyler Conneaut Lake Frank Streib

Austrians Use Poison Gas On Isonzo Front Near Gorizia

War report from Rome notes Austrian troops fire asphyxiating gas shells against Italian trenches along the Isonzo in the Gorizia crownland. Floods in the Isonzo area begin to subside but new rains threaten fresh inundations from the Carnic Alps. Deputy Bissolati earns a lieutenant promotion for bravery in the Adige valley sector. Counterattacks at Zeillenkofel pass are repulsed as Italian guns are positioned at 2,500 feet to control the pass. Official word on Gorizia is unconfirmed.

Brixton D. Allatre I. N. 8S Rome Trentino Tyrol Isonzo Gorizia Bissolati Alpine Rifles Trento Adige Valley Zeillenkofel Pass Monte Croce

Mass Meeting At Y W C A Auditorium

A large audience is expected this evening at the mass meeting in the Y W C A auditorium under the Good Citizenship Community league a National Reform association auxiliary. Attorney C H Akens presides and Rev J S Martin of Pittsburg National Reform superintendent and Attorney Craig of Aliquippa speak. Vocal selections by Mrs Rowland Roberts and Samuel Lewis. The meeting opens at eight o clock.

Good Citizenship Community League National Reform Association C. H. Akens J. S. Martin Pittsburg Attorney Craig Aliquippa Rowland Roberts Samuel Lewis

Women Eligible for Men’s Railroad Union

London June 28. Organized labor recognizes the permanence of the railroad woman and announces she will be eligible for membership in the National Union of Railway Men. Since the war began male railroad labor has grown scarce, and women are increasingly employed, nearly as common as in France.

London National Union of Railway Men France

Flag Auto Endeavor To Rob Driver

A report notes an incident where a driver avoided an attempted robbery as a vehicle operated by Flag Auto and Endeavor faced a possible crime scenario. Police investigated the event and reviewed vehicle footage for clues and suspect description.

Auto driver eludes three robbers flagged near Mercer

Oscar Patton of New Castle was flagged by three men near Mercer at midnight Sunday. A robber leveled a revolver and demanded surrender, but Patton knocked the weapon away, sped off, and escaped with an Italian passenger carrying about $300 in cash. Patton said he hopes to avoid further such adventures.

Oscar Patton New Castle Greenville Mercer Patton

Bicycle Tour Through Ohio Heads Toward Detroit

Louis Mather Jr of Highland Avenue and Fenton Ingham of Falls Street left this morning for a two week bicycle tour through Youngstown Cleveland Toledo and Detroit.

Louis Mather, Jr Highland Avenue Fenton Ingham Falls Street Youngstown Cleveland Toledo Detroit

Blames Wets For Black Hand Note Sparks City Debate

Dr. H J Whalen, pastor, blamed wet supporters for a threatening note sent to George W Johnson after his drys stance. He linked the note to Johnsons remarks on five grandchildren and the liquor issue, suggesting an intimidation attempt by a non Italian figure near First M E church areas.

George W. Johnson Johnson H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church Whalen M. E Hillville Hillsville Dr. Whalen

Suits Brought to Collect Notes from Oil Firm and Crowl

The Home Trust company filed suits against Wildwood Oil company and C. P. Crowl to collect a note of $651. In Crowl’s case it is claimed the Wildwood firm made a note and delivered it to T. N. Barnsdall who endorsed it to the plaintiff. The Wildwood note was given to the plaintiff.

The Home Trust Company Wildwood Oil Company C. P

County commissioners attend state convention in Stroudsburg

County officials R. M. Leslie Jacob F. Carl and George S. McFarland left this morning for Stroudsburg to attend the state convention of county commissioners. Attorney McElwee is slated to speak on ward costs in criminal cases and the duties of county commissioners.

R. M. Leslie Jacob F. Carl George S. McFarland Stroudsburg Attorney McElwee

Supt. Robertson Promoted to Cleveland Division

Promotion to the Cleveland division superintendency is reported for S B Robertson of the E A division in this city. W M Wardrop of the Ft Wayne division, formerly trainmaster here, is expected to succeed Robertson. No changes are to be effective immediately.

S. B. Robertson Pennsylvania Lines Cleveland Pennsy W. M. Wardrop Ft. Wayne Robertson Ull Henry W. Thornton New Castle Long Island Railroad New York England Ward

Jacobi Hearing Set For Tuesday on Mandamus Case

Judge Porter will hear evidence Tuesday on a mandamus writ brought by George Jacobi against the Eintracht society. Jacobi seeks reinstatement as a member claiming long membership, a temporary suspension during his absence, and that he has kept to the society's laws and sees no reason for ouster.

Porter George Jacobi Eintracht Society Jacobi

Motor Car Runs Amuck: Two Are Hurt

Elwood City Pa June 28 Charles Arkwright of Third street broke his left leg and a boy named Badger from Würtemburg was severely bruised when Arkwright lost control on a private road near the Hogue schoolhouse and the car rolled over three times down a steep embankment He was rushed home and Dr C M Iseman treated the compound fracture The accident happened as Arkwright tried to turn in the narrow private road after taking the wrong right of way

Gonzales EL Paso Tex Victoriano Huerta United States Mexico Pascual Orozco Huerta Secret Service Jorge Juarez Rio Grande Ellwood City Charles Arkwright Third Street Badger Wurtemburg Hogue Arkwright Armstrong Bridge

Mortgage suit filed to collect 300 claim

Maude Preston by attorney J W Rhodes sues John Ward as executor of Robert Ward to collect a 300 mortgage. The mortgage was given by James Ward guardian of Robert Ward in January 1913. Robert Ward died in 1914 and the debt is alleged unpaid.

Maude Preston J. W. Rhodes John Ward Robert Ward James Ward

Death Notices for Several Local Residents

Death notices list Mrs. H. D. Frisbee aged 63 of 105 N Wayne St Carl Adams 17 of Sharon James Douds 63 of Frostburg W Va Mrs George A Caruthers 83 of Shenango Two Richard Williams 56 of Youngstown Mrs C A Simonton Canton O Jessie May Ramsey 6 of 1116 East Washington.

H. D. Frisbee N. Wayne St Carl Adams Sharon James Douds Frostburg W. Va George A. Caruthers Shenango Richard Williams Youngstown C. A. Simonton Canton Jessie May Ramsey East Washington

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Madrid Alfonso Eduardo Dato Dato Grant Street Bridge Dr. Temple Twenty Will Ment Y. W.C.A G. C. C. League Trio Ohio E. & A. Supt Wardrop
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