Nurse Makes Appeal Here
Miss Martha Russell a Red Cross nurse from Philadelphia spoke at the YWCA auditorium on Friday urging women to volunteer as nurses both at home and abroad. Dr Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania discussed Red Cross work in Italy and the need for efficiency in war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Russell
Red Cross
Philadelphia
Foreign Service
Russell
Edward Chiera
Univerity of
Pennsylvania
Italy
H. K. Gregory
Government probe accuses packers of wartime profits
A Senate inquiry details inflated earnings across major firms during the war. It cites Morris & Co and Armour & Co as earning hundreds of percent returns on capital, with high executive salaries and accounting tricks used to bolster profits while prices rose and production sped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & Co
Commission
Armour & Co
Indus
Senate
Incers
Iing Industy
Food Administration
War profits frontier and industry gains in a wartime report
A government commission details profit margins across multiple industries in 1917 and prior years. It highlights strong gains for steel copper zinc nickel canned goods and milk producers while noting petty profiteering concerns and the absence of large profits in lumber despite naval contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Commission
New Jersey Zine Co
International Nickel Co
Helvetia Co
Borden Condensed Milk Co
Borden
Helvetia
Southern Pine
Air activity increasing on western front reported
London June 29. The air ministry reports rising German air activity on the western front. June 28 raids targeted Thionville workshops railway sidings and station with nearly three tons of bombs. Allied losses include two aircraft missing one forced down by engine trouble and three enemy planes shot down. Bolshen aerodrome attacked the prior night with all our planes returning. No material damage was caused by the enemy bombing of our aerodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Thionville
Bolshen
Flag flies 360 feet above base atop Tufts tower
A 12 by 16 foot American flag flies from a 50 foot staff atop the Tufts College wireless tower in Boston. The flag sits on the peak of the steel framework giving a total altitude of about 360 feet above the tower base.
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Boston
Greater Boston
New England
Tufts College
Starts House on Pulaski Road
William Nunn begins building a six room semi-bungalo on Pulaski Road near Wilmington Avenue. The structure will be a six room house.
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Pulaski Road
William Nunn
Wilmington Avenue
Bank Statement Figures Shift Delaware? (Note: Based on provided data, title crafted.)
New York bank statement shows mixed movement with average loans down by 92.005 million dollars and demand deposits down 31.151 million, while reserves rise 76.2357 million and actual loans fall 66.891 million. Demand deposits increase 27.815 million. time deposits drop 0.444 million and reserves up 124.8266 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Third Smallpox Victim In Altoona
Altoona Pennsylvania reports a third smallpox death in ten days with a street car conductor diagnosed today marking the latest case in the outbreak. The city health officials continue monitoring contacts and urging vaccination and precautionary measures.
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Altoona
Freighter Sunk Off Atlantic Port After Reef Collision
A 2,500 ton coastwise freighter was sunk near the Atlantic port after striking a reef. All officers and the 30 crew were rescued by coast guards before the vessel went down.
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Atlantic
Coast Guards
McCombs Son Wounded. Hope for Arm Save
T. S. McCombs of Graceland reports encouraging news from his son William, wounded in action on the western front in Europe, being cared for in a Paris hospital. A second son, Thos. McCombs, in France with a U S engineers regiment, confirms the injury and surgeons hope to save the right arm.
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T. S. McCombs
Graceland
William McCombs
Europe
Thos. McCombs
United States Engineers
France
William
Paris
Partners Admit Role in Payroll Robbery Case
The two suspects confess to participation in the payroll robbery that wounded Paymaster A. D. Farrell. District Attorney Muse notes indictments for murder and highway robbery, with trial likely to begin after pleas, as state police and witnesses prepare for court. Loss details show $9,301.84 recovered from payroll envelopes, $4,135 net loss, and about $1,500 unaccounted for.
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Sistence
Muse
W. C. Brice
George Muse
Emery
Pottsville
J. J. Lenahan
Farrell
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Maryek Zorko
Matt Galis
Damage Schedule On Neshannock Relocation Filed
Viewers filed a schedule of damages for relocating the Neshannock channel and court deadlines July 18. Listed damages include Wogan 100, Shaffer Onstott 3500, Fiser Fisher Fisher 600, Friel Mooney Mooney 550, Tutino 8000, Revegne 2500, Valencia 5000. Total 12250.
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the Neshannock
George L. Wogan
A. R. Shaffer
Adam Onstott
Dan Fiser
Mike Fisher
Edwin Fisher
Elizabeth Friel
Katherine Mooney
May Mooney
Dominic Tutino
Joseph Revegne
Antonio Valencia
Promises To Aid Bone Dry Cause
William Campbell faced the mayor on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. Friends pleaded for him, saying he is a good man when sober. The mayor released him on condition he goes to work Monday and supports his family, with a bond possible to prove sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Campbell
Celebrate Tobaccoless Day in Yolo County
Marysville Cal June 29 The Yolo County Liberty league celebrated Flag Day on June 14 and also Tobaccoless day. Smokers and chewers in the county were urged to abstain from tobacco and invest the money saved in thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Cal
Yolo County
Liquor raid arrests 24 in Eastonville operation
In a joint raid by county officers and state police 24 persons accused of selling liquor illegally were arrested at Eastonville. The action reflects a broad crackdown on illegal liquor sales with officers conducting the operation in the late June timeframe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eastonville
Rev McAllister Talks On Cigarettes And Youth
Rev McAllister, at First Baptist, will discuss "The Dance of the Class" and question if society worships the cigarette. He cites how cigarettes brace nervous men yet harm youths like Sammile's brother, noting boys lose school and church attention and even town image. He draws on experience with boys in New York social centers to warn about Jimmie and future citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. McAllister
First Baptist Church
Sammile
McAllister
New York State
Jimmie
Express
Battles Rage In Russia On Seven Fronts
London reports from Petrograd dated June 21 with seven fronts fighting between Bolshevik forces and counter-revolutionaries. Bolshevism remains active as monarchists press their movement. Workers urged to defend the revolution against Black Hundred and ex-Czarist adherents.
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London
Russia
Petrograd
Black Hundred
Sixth Ward Thrift Committee At Work
A thrift stamp drive by the Sixth ward committee led by Miss Ethel Hunter aims to visit every home and urge pledges to purchase Thrift stamps. Assistants include Miss Gertrude Fulkerson Mrs Frank Carson Mrs Albert Hunter Mrs Herman Carson Mrs Festus Flynn and H A Rugh. If missed, residents may call any listed member to receive pledge cards.
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Sixth Ward
Ethel Hunter
Gertrude Fulkerson
Frank Carson
Albert Hunter
Herman Carson
Festus Flynn
H. A. Rugh
Deputy Sheriff Henry Resigns for Neville Island Plant Post
Deputy Sheriff Frank T. Henry leaves the sheriff office today to take a job at Neville Island where a large government ordnance plant is being built. He was appointed by Sheriff Boyd on January first and has been a capable official with many friends.
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Frank T. Henry
Sheriff’s Office
Neville Island
Henry
Boyd
Luttons Make Creditor Benefit Assignment
Rufus M. Lutton assigns to James P. Lutton for the benefit of creditors. The document states Rufus M. Lutton and John T. Lutton were co partners operating the Lutton restaurant.
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Rufus M. Lutton
James P. Lutton
John T. Lutton
Lutton
Yours for Victory becomes new letter closing
A reader suggests replacing the traditional Yours very truly with Yours for Victory as a modern closing. The change is presented as simple to write and carrying a similar meaning and courtesy.
Coal Miner Wages Reach 1.60 Per Ton in Clearfield
Clearfield county faces a labor shortage in coal mining with wages rising to 1.60 per ton but workers not responding. The note highlights acute scarcity of miners as of June 29.
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Clearfield
Clearfield County
Baby Girl Born Aboard Pennsylvania Train Near Mt Union
A baby girl was born on a Pennsylvania train near Mt Union as Mrs Estelle Chalisoux traveled from New York to Indianapolis. Both mother and newborn were taken to a hospital in Altoona for care.
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Altoona
Estelle Chalisoux
Mt. Union
New York
Indianapolis
Star Boarder Makes Escape
An excited foreigner ran to Seventh Ward fire station crying for an arrest. He claimed his wife was being carried away by a boarder who then fled as officers pursued him toward the bridge. The man told of a defiled home and a broken household before charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
L. E
Coates
Lynch
Deaths of the Day William Snee and Miss Mollie Jack
Funeral services were held for William Snee at his Union Township home with Rev. J. L. Stratton and singers Mrs. M. B. Williams and Justin Williams. The body travels to Pittsburg for interment. Miss Mollie Jack’s funeral took place at her North Mill Street home with Rev. Little in charge. Interment was at Oak Park Cemetery with pallbearers John Nothdurft Henry A. Rugh William Hugus William Kennedy W. F. Moody and E. P. Weir.
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William Snee
Union Township
J. L. Stratton
M. B. Williams
Justin Williams
Pittsburg
Mallie Jack
North Mill Street
Rev. Little
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Park Cemetery
John Nothdurft
Henry A. Rugh
William Hugus
William Kennedy
W. F. Moody
E. P. Weir
Dittman Infant Dies After Operation in Pittsburg
Paul Dittman five o’clock this morning at Pittsburg hospital after an operation. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dittman and two sisters Twila and Orpha. Funeral plans to be announced. W. S. Davis of Woodlawn also noted for local connections. his death Thursday brings relatives in New Castle. He leaves a mother Mrs. Wm. Davis two brothers Evan and Arthur and two sisters Margaretta and Mrs. William P. Williams. Thomas and Henry Davis, abroad with Canadian and American forces respectively, are other brothers.
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Paul
W. E. Dittman
West
Clayton Street
Pittsburg Hospital
Twila
Orpha
W.S. Davis
Woodlawn
New Castle
Wm. Davis
Evan
Arthur
Margaretta
William P. Williams
Thomas
Henry
France
Couple Silent Twelve Years Communicate by Notes
In San Francisco on June 29 Gustav Liljestrom, a designer, and his wife did not speak for 12 years due to tempers. They remained in contact only through written notes. The husband filed a divorce complaint alleging the wife wrote notes threatening suicide under circumstances suggesting he murdered her.
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San Francisco
Gustav Liljestrom
Lindner Pupils Give Recital at Johnson Home
Charles G. Lindner and his Lindner Troubadours staged an informal recital for parents and friends at the Moody avenue residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. The program featured a Zither Duet by Prof. Lindner and Winifred Johnson and a guitar solo by Charles Johnson Jr with performers including Winifred Johnson Charles Jr Phillips George Hice Mary Eckels Donald Eckels Philip Sherman Bob Sherman Wilbur Johnson David Samuel Perry and Bonnell White.
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Charles G. Lindner
Lindner Troubadours
Charles Johnson
Moody Avenue
Prof
Lindner
Winifred Johnson
Charles Johnson, Jr
Winifred
Charles, Jr
Phillips
George
George Hice
Mary Eckels
Donald Eckels
Philip Sherman
Bob Sherman
Wilbur Johnson
David
Samuel Perry
Bonnell White
Letters Granted In Many Estates
Admin grants go to W J Moffatt for Harry Daly of Neshannock and others across Hickory New Castle Slippery Rock and Ellwood City. Testamentary grants include Abraham Patterson to Anna Patterson and W D Wallace and Mary Ritchey to John Ritchey with Clara Voegele and others receiving executors.
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Harry Daly
Neshannock Township
W. J. Moffatt
Howard Safford
Hickory Township
Margaret R. Safford
Michael Pisani
New Castle
Mike Bruno
James C. McBride
Fourth Ward
Elizabeth A. Anderson
Elizabeth S. McChesney
Big Beaver Township
W. T. McChesney
Joseph Moran
Ellwood City
James Moran
Samuel B. Allison
Slippery Rock
Minnie Allison
Wm. M. McComb
Hillsville
Walker T. McComb
David M. Anderson
Pulaski Township
May Anderson
Alice Neal
Mont L. Alley
Rebecca J. Marshall
Stephen B. Marshall
Henry E. Emery
Neshannock
J. Smith Emery
Lewis M. Runkle
Clyde V. Riley
John T. Brinton
Abraham
Patterson
South New Castle
Anna Jane Patterson
W. D. Wallace
Annie B. Runkle
Walter S. Reynolds
Mary Ritchey
Union Township
John L. Ritchey
Clara Voegele
Second Ward
Caroline Plant
Federico Nigro
Antonio Nicotilti
Angelo DiMuro
Hannah FE. Crable
Isabell Crable
Russia in Flux as Bolsheviks Hold Petrograd but End Seen
Washington reports say the administration seeks solid facts from Russia amid wildly varying dispatches. Officials doubt German-origin rumors and warn Bolshevik control in Petrograd relies on military force with executions. Lenine and Trotsky’s whereabouts remain unconfirmed but likely escape is near.
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International News Service
Washington
Russia
Nauen
Lenine
Trotsky
Petrograd
Bolsheviks
Elevatoretts Replace Men in Harrisburg Elevators
Harrisburg reports elevatoretts replacing men who left jobs under the get a man s job or fight order. Four girls join a leading hotel and other offices as chief operator Miss Patience Duncan notes passengers pay little attention, comparing favorably to the previous male staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Elevatoretts
Patience Duncan
Open Board of Trade Ballots Monday Evening
The nominating committee will open the election ballots at 8 o clock to determine the four directors for the coming year. Ballots are arriving faster each day, and all members are urged to vote at once as all ballots must be counted before Monday evening.
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Harry G. Eower
Bert Kline
W. S. Wheeler
Battery B Battery B Boys Meet in 49th Reunion
The 49th annual reunion of Battery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, gathered in Nesbitt's Grove Mt. Jackson on Friday June 28 with thirteen members present including Alexander Campbell from Middletown. New officers elected Joseph Reed president David P Needler vice president James A Gardner secretary John Dunnan treasurer. A large picnic and readings from absent comrades followed. The oldest living member is Percival Taylor 92, with 86 year old Samuel Dunnan among attendees.
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1St
Pennsylvania Light Artillery
Nesbitt’s Grove
Mt. Jackson
Lawrence County
Alexander Campbell
Middletown
Harrisburg
Joseph Reed
David P. Needler
James A. Gardner
John Dunnan
Erasmus Wilson
Pittsburg
Grove
Croton Fife and Drum Corps
John A. Craig
Abram Rhodes
D. P. Needler
R. E. Porter
D. D. Douglas
William A. McCormick
Mercer
Rev. Douglas
James M. Martin, Esq
Samuel Dunnan
Martin Pyle
William Lloyd
Amos Rowsers
William McCormick
P. E. Swisher
W. W. Eichbaum
Three American Airmen Die in France Accidents
Three American airmen were killed in France on Wednesday morning after their aircraft, which had just ascended, crashed to earth. Lieut E W Maynor of Birmingham Alabama and his observer were killed, and Captain E P Nines of Niagara Falls New York also died in a similar crash.
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France
E. W. Maynor
Birmingham
Ala
E. P. Nines
Niagara Falls
N. Y
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