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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
A historical notice references Milsted and a national service, urging financial instruments to a COMPANY and calling for legal enforcement to protect youth. It advocates a specialized force of detectives and severe penalties to curb crime, framing a stern public safety stance amid foreign concerns.
A dated feature on chewing gum's spread from the United States to Europe Asia Africa and the Pacific. It notes gum's popular use among soldiers, claims it aids digestion and nerves, and cites rising exports with France England and other nations increasing purchases during wartime.
A lurid report alleges over 600 young girls aged 14 to 20 have vanished in New York City since the start of the year amid a crime ring tied to Alfredo Cocchi. The piece weaves in Greek myth references about the Minotaur and Theseus, noting police activity and sensational theater listings as distractions. It mentions a Cruger family case and a mysterious woman named Vayser, while cataloging current films and shows at local theatres.
The cable dispatch reports King George seeks to end German names within the royal line amid wartime fears. Princes Victoria and Marie Louise of Schleswig Holstein will be styled as Victoria and Louise, and the Duchess of Saxony title is dropped. The drive aims to restore English blood in the succession and cites troubles from foreign-born consorts in Russia and Greece as cautionary examples.
Franklin reports half of the new tin mill at the American Sheet and Tinplate company is nearing completion with a planned full test next Monday. The rushed work aims to finish the mill at a cost around 2 million dollars, boosting orders and payroll by hundreds. eight 1,000 horsepower boilers have also been completed and ready for use.
STENBENVILLE O JUNO Accused of denying his 6 year old son medicines and relying on prayers to cure him of illness Rev Willam Ranbaey a reform preacher of Amsterdam near Here is wider arrest charged with a jewelry The minister admits the by to be beyond medical help knew and that death is imminent Humane mother iiies brought about the arrest EDENBURG CHORUS AT MT HERMON TONIGHT Members of the Tivenile Chorrs of Falenburg will give a concert this evening at the Me Hermon church under the direction of S A Rakin The chorus has already shied concerts at Edenburge tare Janebure and Westhelit all have a number of others hooked Pant 1 sty of this ity will preside as lot of ceremonies.
A fragmented column blends pro war morale and economic musings with jokes and local notes. It cites Douglas Malloch and American Literature, hints at France, German threats, and wartime humor. A stray item mentions a pugilist’s ear bite and local officials urging workers.
Eleven survivors attend the Battery B reunion, with 300 to 400 veterans and guests celebrating the day. Attendees include John A. Craig, Samuel Quinan, A Gardner, Winifield Ridd, William McCormick, David Neonler, Martin Pyle, Joseph Theed, Abram Rhodes, J. E. Swisher, and John Bunyan. Secretary notes several deaths and letters read from comrades. Events include a morning assembly and afternoon program with prayers, speeches, and plans for next year.
Mirarney Mark L. Babbosite reports a confusing scene about a war garden near Boyles avenue and a dangerous mine scare. He notes derailed talk of sun harms and a tense atmosphere as unseen threats loom while the Pennsylvanian legislature opposes blasting measures.
Members including John P. Trest, Henry H. Dols, Tony Wilson, Judith Kelso and J. I. Rogers from various Pa. Vol. and Reserves attended along with 800 to 400 people. A vote of thanks was given to Law rento Nesbit for the use of his grove as the crowd enjoyed the day’s program.
Washington reports a surge of applications for officer training camps starting in August. Officials say the total could exceed 16,000, with high quality applicants. National Guard recruitment runs about 1,000 per day, and states show a net gain of 9,759 personnel between June 10 and 20 led by Ohio New York and Massachusetts with sizable gains. Rhode Island Missouri and Alabama recorded losses.
SHARON Pa June 29 Sharpsville faced a major blaze gutting Georges Dickron furniture store and S A Tablagon apartments. Fire started in the store from an undetermined cause. Sharon fire department assisted Sharpsville. Loss to building and contents is 25000 with 7000 insured.
The Erie conference’s Epworth League institute held at Cana donuy Lake draws about 150 delegates. The event features morning devotionals by Dr. Fletcher Homan, sermons by Merrill and Dr. H. A. Ellis, social games, and lectures on youth education led by C. J. Ainsworth and Marion B. Allen.
An American Red Cross nurse recalling service at a Preneh ariy hospital notes the most common word spoken by sick or delirious soldiers is mutter born from distress. She lists forms in five languages including madre and mother, reflecting shared pain.
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