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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1918

Page

2

Steen Defends City Doctors In Contagious Disease Disputes

Dr William L Steen defended city doctors before the council over actions requiring prompt disease reporting and sending all reports to the seventh department. He argued reports were already made, that access to the health office was limited, and alleged past abuse in unreported cases. The session included a circus like variety show and a charity calf auction, closing with a boxing match and praise for the committee's work.

William L. Steen Council Ing United Health Department Burns Alexander The Red Cross Porsche Princeton C. R. Miller Lawrence Rifles B. F. Cover Fred Rentz Patsy Brannigan Babe Picato

Red Triangle Circus Delights Large Evening Crowd

The Red Triangle Circus drew a big crowd at the entry club grounds with a full program. The Duke of Uzzi Band opened the show with patriotic ragtime songs and a chorus led by Wil lm Kennedy. Acts included elephants by Thomas Dickey and John Farr, a dangerous lion taming act by Charles Nolan, and Zipo Slide performing a high wire daredevil routine. Chief Announcer Edward J. Pearson introduced the acts with professional flair.

Duke of Uzzi Jary Board of Trade Willm Kennedy Hether Thomas Dickey John Farr Tamerharles Nolan Charles Er King of Beasts Edward J. Pearson New Castle Pittsburg Hite

Pair Wanted for Hillsville Hold-Up

Law enforcement captured Koza and Drakish suspects in a bold payroll robbery in Edenburg area. Paymaster Farrell with $17,000 was ambushed with Louis Sacco killed, George McBride wounded, four highwaymen fled. Posse recovered about $9,700. two men arrested to face Pittsbur g jail.

Koza Drakish John B. Trusel Muse Boyd Pottsville Pittsburg Lawrence County Farrell Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Johnson Quarries George McBride Louis Sacco Edenburg McBride Matt Galic Zorko

King George to throw first ball at U S Independence game

London dispatch reports King George has consented to follow the U S precedent by tossing the ceremonial first pitch at the Fourth of July baseball game. Players will dine at the Savoy before traveling to Chelsea grounds for the event.

London George United States Savoy Ae Chelsea Historic

Gardner In Serious Condition Amid County Duties

County figures report James A. Gardner, confined to his home for some time, remains in serious condition. As chairman of the county draft board and a county commissioner, his heavy workload is blamed for a worsening combination of ailments and slow recovery.

James A. Gardner Gardner

Farm Teams Keeping Busy in Lawrence County

Report lists numerous farm teams at work on Montgomery Graham, Walter, McConnell and other farms in Plaingrove and Slippery Rock. Details names crew members for Andrew, Martin, English, Brinton, Leavy, Wilkison, Brown, Lockhart, Young, and Sheriff Boyd. Cooper and Butler supply labor daily with tools and attire and regular pay.

Lawrence County Will Andrew M. K. Cox W. J. Dunn Rev. W. J. Vaughn Wm. Bell Edward Jones Wm. Conley Montgomery Graham Plaingrove Charles Martin John McGowan Robert Barnes J. C. Raney Walter Willow Grove F. L. English Jas. Durant Paul Aiken McConnell J.T. Brinton Messrs. Gigson Patterson Elgin Munn McKissick Beningshoski McClenahan Pulaski EB. E. Leavy W. J. Evans Ira Ramsey Frank Fisher Anthony Straw Mr. Battley Claire du Shane Mr. Sinneotti Montgomery Farms H. A. Wilkison FP. H. Owens W. J. Uber T. D. Davidson Eppinger Farm C. Ed Brown Frank Thorne Wm. Horner 8. Treser H. P. McBride Joe . Williams Lester Offutt J. P. Lockhart EB. Metill J. A. Chambers Roy W. Hazen George Dickson Lyle Dight Carlos H. Young Ed Logan Elder Bryan L. Uber Will Ayres M. Mooney H. H. Heckathorne Moore Sheriff Boyd

Former Grand Duke Emperor Report Sparks Unverified Rumor

The article reports an unverified claim that a former Grand Duke and commander Nicholaevitezh was imprisoned by Bolsheviks in Odessa. It notes rumors of Korniloff and Kalendines in Moscow, possible German role, and uncertainty about U.S. and Allied stance on Russia.

Russia Trotsky and Lenine Nicholaevitezh Romanoffs Odessa Korniloff Gen. Kalendines Moscow Germany America Grand Duke Nicholas Caucasus Crimean

Religious and Fraternal Services at Green Wood Church

Sunday school at 1 30 p m class meeting at 2 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Rev Sam Mailland Special Meeting at Salvation Army Services tonight at 8 o clock in their hall 29 12 Washington street Ensign John Campbell in charge of Salvation Army Beaver Falls will lead with Candidate and Mrs Smithley assisting He plans to depart for France soon.

Sam Mailland Salvation Army Washington Street John Campbell Beaver Falls Smithley France

City Council Reconsiders Police Appointment

The city council reconsidered the recent appointment of Thos. L. Walters to the police force this morning amid objections raised. Councilman Horton urged future names be presented a day prior and kept under consideration before action.

Thos. L. Walters Horton

Authorizing Additional Bonds Amid War Costs

Washington June 28. Chairman Kitchin unveils a resolution to authorize new bond issues totaling 8 billion dollars in the house. The move shocks many members who expected no expansions until after the recess. Treasury could reach 12 billion in unused authorizations, enabling certificates and supporting the October Liberty Loan drive.

International News Service Washington Congress Kitchin Ways and Means Committee House Treasury Department Treasury

Farm Loan Meeting in Lawrence County

Members of the Farm Loan Association of Lawrence County met at attorney W. W. Stevenson’s office last night. The routine session noted no loans secured yet, though several applications have been filed.

Farm Loan Assoiation Lawrence County W. W. Stevenson

Sons of Veterans to Hear Reports Tonight

Sons of Veterans will hold a meeting tonight to hear reports from Division Commander R. M. Campbell and Delegate Fred R. House who recently attended the state encampment.

Sons of Veterans R. M. Campbell Fred R. House

Scarlet Fever Scare Ties East Side Epidemic to Bruner Family

Health Officer Dr. William L. Steen reports a small scarlet fever outbreak in Milton street district due to the Bruner family at 119 Hilsworth Way. After three weeks with a sick child the Bruner household faced quarantine with guards at the house, following doctor reports and spread to Patton Knoll and Fry families.

Milton Street Eastside William L. Steen S. C. Bruner Hilsworth Way Patton, Knoll Dotor Bruner

Home Circle Elects Officers

The semi annual election of officers of New Castle Circle No 5 P H C was held last evening in their hall with results: President Emma Sontag. Vice president Frank Wyman. Chaplain Sadie Hawkey. Guide Telitha Rhodes. Sentinel Francis Hammond. Companion Belle Kennedy. Watchman Catherine Jones. Trustees A L Conn six months Frank M Jones one year. Secretary and Treasurer listed as B Jones and H A Sontag.

New Castle Circle No. 5 Emma Sontag Frank Wyman Sadie Hawkey Telitha Rhodes Francis Hammond Belle Kennedy Catherine Jones A. L. Conn Frank M. Jones Spn Pesto Arccretary B. Jones H. A. Sontag

Deaths of the Day Edward Wardley funeral held at home

Funeral services for Edward Wardley were held Thursday afternoon at his son's home at 1212 Finch Street. Rev. Hall of the Arlington Avenue Free Methodist Church presided. Pallbearers were relatives and interment followed at Oak Park cemetery.

Edward Wardley Thomas Finch Street Hall Arlington Avenue Free William F. Davis Franklin Avenue Woodlawn Mr. Davis New Castle William Davis Lillian Davis Donald Woodlawn Command Knights of Malta

Ordinance Repeal Clears City Line Street Plan

City Council repealed the Ordinances Creating City Line Street on the East Side and approved a sewer plan. An agreement with Mr. and Mrs. McKee and Mr. and Mrs. Brown grants the sewer through their lands for a $50 right of way each, with $100 warrants paid. Investigating sewer on Warren and Temple avenues to connect with the project.

City Line Street M. G. McKee W. D. Brown George T. Weingartner Warren and Temple Avenues

French Gain Paris Sector In Somme Advance

French forces improved their positions in the Senecap wood area northwest of Montdidier last night capturing 30 prisoners. In the zone between the Marne and Ourcq rivers and south of Dammard additional prisoners were taken in minor actions according to the war office.

Paris Senecap Wood Montdidier War Office Marne Ourcq Dammard

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