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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
5
Regent announces the arrival of Harold Lockwood and May Allison for a screening tomorrow in New Castle. The feature includes a new photoplay with a central romantic plot and a bill of other acts.
A Newark Call dispatch reports a note from a client urging prompt attendance for adjusting damages after a serious injury. The writer asks for swift action to prevent the wound from worsening and emphasizes the need for medical attention and binding.
Wanted notices seek clean cotton rags at The Nowa office with a payment of five cents per pound. Collectors urged to deliver promptly to location.
The Senate readies a major showdown over a war time prohibition bill with amendments from the agriculture committee. Senator Chamberlain will explain the changes before the chamber votes, as backers push for partial prohibition including beer. The fight centers on public digestion and the path to final passage remains uncertain.
Alda McKeon seeks divorce from Thomas McKeon claiming separation since 1916 and alleging repeated quarrels over trivial matters. Judge Wood denied temporary alimony. the couple's lengthy marriage and McKeon's Idaho banking background are noted amid salacious details about bathing and living arrangements.
A garbled report notes Swisher and a sister relation to Werchal, with mentions of a local recruiting effort and spring activity. It references a youthful group, militia or military life, and a community sentiment about boys feeling stronger, though many phrases are unclear.
In a Pennsylvania case, a man was sentenced to four years after admitting to firing at a crowd of people at a depot. The incident occurred several months ago in what witnesses described as a deadly disturbance, with testimony detailing the chaotic scene.
The carnival showcases new acts and animals with elephants, monkeys, dogs performing tricks, skate bears, and riders in silken coats. It highlights the fairyland spectacle Cinderella, the Dance of the Fairies, and a two hour program featuring "Cinderella" on Friday July 6 with more than a thousand participants and lavish scenery.
A temporary auto truck will be used by the Central fire department to haul portable ladders when the usual ladder truck is out of service due to a broken wagon axle. A new Trackway truck was placed at the city’s disposal this morning to speed ladder deployment to fires. Fire Chief Connery warns the plan keeps costs down while delivering quicker ladder access until the ladder truck is repaired.
The article reports Mildret Robmann of Hubbard filing for a second divorce from her husband Raine Rohinzen. She cites distress from his alleged behavior and letters, seeks alimony of 30 dollars monthly, and mentions a pending tal and receiver action to secure support.
Fragmented clippings describe a person identified as Rector barred from military service moving to work at a local factory in Breen Illinois. The text hints at wartime context and local employer names but remains garbled with unclear dates or complete identities.
At a special meeting of Central Church Elders and Deacons were elected. Elders V1. HW. Horner J. Ve cart WM A White WS. Race and Jay Alsworth were re elected for five year terms. Deacons Mre. George Moch and others were elected.
London reports the formation of a new department to study food costs and guide retail pricing. The aim is to limit further price rises and stabilize current levels by overseeing industry practices and distribution.
In Philadelphia a price commission steps to keep market policy from slipping, causing a surge of activity as large potato shipments move toward the eastern shore of Virginia and other potato regions. Thousands of bushels are tied up by conditions delaying perishable freight, with rail shipments arriving today in Philadelphia.
Annapolis Maryland reports the 1918 class numbered 208 graduated today at the Naval Academy. Hundreds of friends and officials from Washington attended as the academy emphasizes shortened frills and intensive training in light of the wartime need for ship officers.
A large Methodist gathering at Cascade Park Epworth Sunday School enjoyed sports, a twilight prayer, and a communal meal. Prizes were awarded in many events including races for boys and girls, shoe contests, and ball throwing. Winners included Cynder Hoys, Emmily Broadbent, Mary McCaskey, Esther Loyd, and Norman McCracken among others.
Detroit Mich June 28 Steady growth and lower operating costs despite wage and expense increases mark the war provision report presented by Supreme President A McLean of the Protected Home Circle at the biennial session. The report shows a net gain of 1 645 members in two years ending December 16 1936, reaching 97 897, with 4 000 more added since, now well above 100 000.
Cleveland readers learn that Americans reportedly break about seven dishes per person yearly as pottery wars loom internationally. C P Reddrop unveils plans for a Bedford china rug plant claiming the world’s fastest production, amid claims of over 40,000 dishes broken daily.
Mercer Pa June 2 A Mercer Fair stake race winner Mack Fortes owned by Wart Lyule Mercer was sold to Capt David Shaw Cleveland for 5000 dollars. The horse had been entered in prize races totaling about 10090 dollars and had a prior sale last year. Meanwhile a health service report warns laundries can spread germs unless proper training reduces risk. laundry washing alone may not kill all germs.
The article notes that ancient Chinese physicians used needle thrusts to relieve pain and swelling and that Dr James Cantle, after long observation, adopts the practice for certain cases. It also mentions common ailments among laundresses and a joke about an exterminator in Milwaukee.
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