Lens Doomed City and Verdun Footholds Reported
British forces advance about a mile along a four mile front around Lens as German positions on both banks of the Souchez river are stormed. French defense around Dead Man Hill holds with counter attacks driving back Germans despite initial gains. Austro-Hungarian losses in Monte Ortigara counter offensive put at least 8,000.
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International News Service
London
Lens
France
War Office
Souchez
Haig
Paris
Verdun
Dead Man Hill
French War Office
Aisne
Gerny
Rome
Monte Ortigara
New Castle Council Demands Fire Pump Meets Tests
New Castle councilmen will not accept the White auto fire engine sent for the Seventh ward fire department until the pump passes specifications and required tests. Public Safety Director Hamilton said representatives offered $6,500 but the engine must meet contract terms. The unit has been in the city without acceptance and may need a new pump to be approved.
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New Castle
Seventh Ward Fire Department
Bargin
James M. Hamilton
Negroes Attempt Holdup Friday Night near Douds shop
J. C. Campbell a post office watch man was attacked about 11 30 PM by three black men near Douds machine shop on South Mill street as he walked home from work. One man asked for a match while another attempted to choke him before the assailants fled after Campbell shouted police. a nearby guard helped deter the robbers. He lost nothing. Community seeks light at the dark area.
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J. C. Campbell
Doud
South Mill Street
Campbell
Pennsylvania Guard
Big American Liner Sunk By Submarine
Boston reports confirm the sinking of the British steamer Miami under Cunard charter, with word of four more losses including the 11,000 ton American liner Haverford. Haverford sailed from an American port for England five weeks ago with general cargo, amid war-time U-boat attacks. Other victims cited are the British steamer Buffalo, the Cunarder Altonia, and the British steamer Manistee also chartered to Cunard.
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International News Service
Boston
Miami
Cunard Line
Haverford
England
Buffalo
Wilson Line
June Brides Are Slumping in Lawrence County
There was a falling off in June brides this year compared with June 1916. Over the past six months from January 1 to July 1, 490 marriage licenses were issued, versus 444 in the same period of 1916, showing only a small rise despite wartime pressures. The license business runs about normal, with no great rush for exemptions influencing marriages.
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Lawrence County
Methodist Sunday schools urged to raise 100000 for Red Cross
The Sunday school board of the Methodist church asks church Sunday schools to contribute 100000 tomorrow for the Red Cross. About 4600000 scholars exist in the denomination, implying an average of five cents per member to reach the goal of 230000.
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Red Cross
Sunday School Board
The
Methodist Church
Church
Cabbage Plants Arriving Monday at Board of Trade
Cabbage plants are expected to arrive at the board of trade headquarters next Monday afternoon. They will be distributed Monday afternoon and Tuesday. The board will not be responsible for plants left after Tuesday. The office will be closed on Wednesday, the Fourth.
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Board of Trade
Hospital Notes Discharges Listed For Local Residents
Discharged patients include Ralph Palmier Lilo Milozo of Liberty Street Mrs J R Mears of Butler Avenue and Vincent Moecer of Park Avenue according to hospital notes.
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Ralph Palmier
Lilo Milozo
Liberty Street
J. R. Mears
Butler Avenue
Vincent Moecer
Park Avenue
Building Boom Expands In New Castle Despite High Material Costs
City Plumbing Inspector John Holt notes a sustained building surge in New Castle with many owner occupied bungalows under construction even as material prices stay high. He observes growth on outskirts lacking water gas and sewer and predicts continued expansion into summer without a lull.
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New Castle
John Holt
Holt
Two Men Held in Hoax Deaths of 76 Children
In Missouri two men are under arrest in Kennett over a sickly outbreak that killed 76 children in Scott and Dunklin counties. Federal agents from St Louis and Washington head to Kennett for a strict probe. Officials withhold names and exact charges while bail is set high, pending approval from Washington.
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International News Service
Benton
Kennett
Scott
Dunklin
St. Louis
Washington
Trinity Sunday School Patriotic Session Planned
Trinity Sunday school will hold a Sunday morning session with an address and exercises of a patriotic character. Parents of the Sunday school children are specially invited to attend this occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Sunday School
Communion Service At Emmanuel Baptist Church Sunday Evening
Communion will be observed Sunday evening at 7 o clock in the Emmanuel Baptist church. Rev J S Joshua will preach the sermon titled The Gentleness of Christ. Other services will be held as usual.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Rev McCallister Preaches at First Congregational
Reverend McCallister will preach at the First Congregational church tomorrow evening. Mrs W J Sollins of Johnstown is visiting her sister Mrs George Campbell of Shaw Street.
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McCallister
First Congregational Church
W. J. Sollins
Johnstown
George Campbell
Shaw Street
Congressmen To Play Ball Today
Congressmen choose today for a Red Cross benefit ball game after a session break. Clark Griffith will umpire. Jeannette Rankin to toss the first ball. Joe Cannon to score. Democratic battery includes Walter J. Webb and Wally S. McClintock. Republicans are Christy M. Mudd and Tub S. Johnson. Nineteen substitutes available. President Wilson bought two boxes for relief and amusement.
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International News Service
Washington
Red Cross
Clark Griffith
Jeannette Rankin
Joe Cannon
Walter J. Webb
North Carolina
Wally S. McClintock
Oklahoma
Christy M. Mudd
Maryland
Tub S. Johnson
South Dakota
Wilson
Exemption Boards Named for City and County in Lawrence County
Governor Brumbaugh named the exemption boards for the city and for the county Friday afternoon. The city board mirrors the registration day setup and the sheriff will head the county board. City members are Mayor A. D. Newell, City Solicitor James A. Gardner, and Dr. J. D. Tucker. County members are Sheriff Carl S. Johnston, Edwin Ayres, and Dr. George Mehard, a Wampum resident.
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Lawrence County
M. G. Brumbaugh
New Castle
A. D. Newell
James A. Gardner
J. D. Tucker
Carl S. Johnston
Edwin Ayres
George Mehard
Mehard
Wampum
Pershing praises transport of American troops to France
General John J. Pershing declares the U S Army transport to France a brilliant success. He commends the cooperation of services including the French navy and lauds the morale of the arriving American troops, including African soldiers, who are eager to enter action.
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International News Service
France
John J. Pershing
United States
Doctors Work To Be Systematized At County Meeting
Lawrence county auxiliary to the medical and surgical committee of national preparedness held a meeting last night. Officers named include President Dr. R. A. Wallace and Secretary Dr. W. A. Womner. Other members are Dr. B. A. Sankey Dr. William Steen and Dr. A. W. Urmson. The committee will compile a list of county physicians for the National Preparedness committee and coordinate medical military affairs and patriotic service through the group.
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Lawrence County
R. A. Wallace
W. A. Womner
B. A. Sankey
William Steen
A. W. Urmson
Rain Delays Flag Raising At Local Church Event
Rain postponed a flag raising at Third United Presbyterian Church last night, with plans moved to Monday or Tuesday night. After rain stopped, a sizable crowd gathered for a social with ice cream and cake.
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Third United Presbyterian Church
Prohibition Fight Ends as President Wins Wet Exemption
Washington date June 30 the administration secures a victory by exempting beer and wine from bone dry prohibitions while the dry forces anticipate further battles in the House and Senate. The president’s intervention averts immediate enactment of a complete prohibition and vote delays extend into next week.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Call for Farm Recruits to Fight General Weeds
Urgent call from Lawrence county farmers as weeds advance. 48 calibre hoes and rapid fire cultivators used in trenches while reinforcements are requested. Next Tuesday a firing line at Elder farm near Fay led by Captains Rentz Drake and Lockhart to recruit more men for legal and trade boards.
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Lawrence County
F. L. Rentz
Elder
Fay
Homer C. Drake
J. P. Lockhart
John Holmes
Rentz
Mr. Rentz
Legal Fraternity
John P. Lockhart
Board of Trade
Supper at Country Club Planned with Chamber in Sharon
A program supper at the Sharon Country Club is planned with the local chamber of commerce and board of trade members. The plan envisions a junket to Sharon in about a month, starting at 5 15 and including dinner, with periodic trips to local industries and the Carnegie steel plant as the first stop.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sharon
Board of Trade
Sharon Country Club
Carnegie Steel Plant
Energy A. C. seeks July games for team energy
S. R. Houk, manager of the Energy A. C. baseball team, invites managers to arrange July 4 games. Write to him at New Castle, R. D. 1, or call Princeton 38-R2.
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S. R. Houk
Energy A. C
New Castle
R. D
Princeton
Housewives of U S to Help Hoover with Food Conservation
Washington June 30 Every housewife in the United States is to become an active member of the nation s food administration under plans announced by Herbert Hoover. Mrs Woodrow Wilson will sign the first pledge card designating housewives as co responsible with Hoover in conserving the nations food.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Nation’ Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
United States Food Administration
Hoover
City Pay Day in New Castle Lifts City Payroll
City hall payroll has risen with growth, now 150 plus workers receive regular pay. Dozens or more families rely on the city pay day as thousands of dollars are distributed to employees from mayor to councilmen.
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New Castle
Mr Kennedy Goes Home For Holiday
William Kennedy commissioner of the board of trade will leave this evening for Joliet Illinois He plans to spend the Fourth with his family and return by Thursday morning He has secured a house at 406 Leasure avenue and expects to bring his family here about the last of July The family will drive back to Joliet in their automobile
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William Kennedy
Board of Trade
Joliet
Kennedy
Leasure Avenue
Highland W C T UU Meeting Set For July 2 at Holmes Home
The Highland W C T UU will meet Monday evening July 2 at the home of Mrs I O Holmes on North Mercer street. The meeting is important as Navy League work will be discussed. Knitters who volunteered should attend. Signed by Mrs H C Turner, president.
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Highland W. C. T. UU
I. O. Holmes
Mercer Street
Navy League
H. C. Turner
Monkeys Loosened At Old Hotel Site In Neshannock Falls
A Ne Shannock Falls resident reports monkeys have been released on the old hotel site to chase away blacksnakes amid plans for a summer colony. Two bungalows are to be built, with the site seen as a potential revived resort spot in Pennsylvania.
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Ne- Shannock Falls
Neshannock Falls
the Falls
Pennsylvania
Divorced Requested On Cruelty Grounds
Mrs. Flora Gailey by attorney W D Wallace files for divorce from Seth C Galey on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment. They were married in November 1915 and lived apart since June 1916.
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Flora Gailey
W. D. Wallace
Seth C. Galey
Dved
Death notices for several residents reported in local column
Mrs Jennie McCumsey aged 58 of 880 East Park Avenue Teresa Conti aged 9 months Ellwood William H Kurtz aged 27 Chewton and Patrick Sayers aged 73 of 105 Laycock are listed in the death records with names and ages noted in the local notice, no further details provided.
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Jennie McCumsey
EK. Park Ave
Teresa Conti
Mos
Ellwood
William H. Kurtz
Chewton
Patrick Sayers
Laycock
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