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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
Advice from New York Press columnist C. Eleanor Mather promotes exercise and massage to improve ankle shape. The guide suggests ten minutes daily, foot twisting and bending with crossed knees to reduce stout ankles, aiming to enhance appearance alongside fashion trends.
A group of nineteen recruits left Troop F armory for Mt Gretna after a medical check by Dr. Davidson and a drill session. They boarded the 10:20 train at Pennsylvania depot to report to camp, reducing local recruiting until further orders.
Russell Horsefall was taken to Huntingdon Industrial School by Sheriff Carl Johnston this morning. He was committed to the school by Judge Emery on a charge of incorrigibility.
A humorous exchange notes a man seeking attention by driving fast. The Birmingham Age Herald quips that no special make is needed, only an ordinary car driven beyond the speed limit to provoke stares.
The Nature Study club of the association enjoyed a bacon supper during a Thursday evening outing. Thirteen members walked to a spot near the paper mill, cooked supper with bacon as a principal item, then gathered around the camp fire to tell stories.
The article outlines renewed border tensions with Carranza’s government and Villa loyalists, noting possible new outbreaks, troop movements, and U S military responses. It cites statements by Obregon Trevino and Col. Sage and details clashes, investigations, and diplomatic notes surrounding the Columbus and Parral incidents.
The report notes that Carranza’s answer to the U S request for peace is unlikely, and Mexico has displayed it to discourage Americans. It cites Interpreter Spilsbury’s affidavit to claim Americans provoked the Carrizal incident.
The Mexican Foreign Relations Department releases a formal statement rejecting US pressure for immediate troop withdrawal. It cites American losses in US territory and accuses the US of past discourtesy, asserts Mexico cannot be blamed for actions by Americans abroad, and defends its protection of foreigners and citizens amid dangerous conditions including the Santa Ysabel incident. It identifies Charles Watson as the impetuous American leader who refused escort and ignored military warnings.
J H Nelson representing the board of trustees asked exoneration of taxes on Grace M E church parsonage located on the same lot as the church. The matter was referred to the board of revision. Representatives from White Fire Apparatus asked council to visit Bedford Mass to see a fire pump demonstration and the request was taken under advisement. Residents near East Washington street bridge complained of boys swimming there prompting temporary withdrawal of permission and a search for a better site. Saturday payrolls for city departments were approved and ordered paid. The city council also reviewed a new gambling ordinance expanding police and mayor powers.
The funeral was held Friday at 9 am at St Marys church with Mass by Rev Father F F OShea. Singers Hugh Ward and Francis McDowell. Burial followed in St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Charles Edward Walter Daniel Frank and Joseph Hannon.
The funeral for George Daniels of Scott township occurred Thursday afternoon at Har Lansburg Baptist church with many friends and relatives in attendance. Rev J C Worner of Wesley M E church officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
John Hooper of 806 Oak Street died Thursday at noon in New Castle hospital at age 78 from heart failure. A former Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad engineer, he retired four years ago and lived with daughter Mrs. Mattie E. Dawson. Survived by three children, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren. services at Beaver Falls Catholic church with burial in Beaver Falls Catholic cemetery. He belonged to several fraternal orders in Beaver Falls and McKeesport. Remains to be taken to Beaver Falls at 8 25 a m tomorrow.
Mrs Annie Murray wife of James Murray died at the family home in Burstown early today at age 45. A Free Methodist church member she had many warm friends. She is survived by her husband and several children. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Woodrow of Burnstown. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM.
A minister questions a college bred label at dinner. The father brags of his son Robert’s success and explains college bred as a four years loaf. The boy James asks what it means, prompting the quip about the four year span.
First U P Sunday school hosts an ice cream social this evening at the residence of Mrs Jno Moore on Harlansburg road. Public invitation extends to neighbors and friends.
London women in Bond Street are seen carrying business like walking sticks. One in two smartly dressed matrons use a stick, replacing handbags as long skirts faded and pockets reappeared. The trend reflects a feminine preference to have something in hand.
Indianapolis June 30 The Anti Saloon League annual convention heard calls to bar liquor advertising through the mails into dry areas and oppose uniting temperance forces with political parties. Ohio superintendent P A Baker urged parties not to endorse prohibition by political action, and said a resolution may push for mailing bans on liquor ads.
Geraldine Harvey of Wampum and Mrs Belle Brown of East Clayton Street are patients admitted for surgical treatment. Five children, all Colaluca siblings, are taken to the hospital for adenoid removal: Mary and Marie Colaluca of Cascade Street and Beulah, Julia, and Gerald Colaluca of Croton Avenue.
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