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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
A letter page mocks a teacher and peers, citing geography, arithmetic and history mistakes. It weaves in playful digs about Captain Kidd and pirate lore, then shifts to editorial jabs at readers and community figures, finishing with practical horse care notes and local farming concerns.
A long-lettered column critiques war feeding policy for British captives in Germany. It argues the Red Cross should preplan prisoner nourishment, notes German onus for supplied hunger, and cites British efforts to entertain troops. It then pivots to public sentiment and political exhortations about national duty, war policy, and civic virtue.
A fragmented 19th century page mixes fiction verses about a dying tyrant and a Red Cross fundraiser. It shifts between lurid poetic lines and practical notes on heating costs, knee breeches, and Homestead era finance. The text also mentions a Rome engineer’s ship with coal-filled hulls and a public fundraising target of 190000 dollars.
Regent Theatre features Kathisn Williams in The Neer Do Wall while Coliseum and Dome Theatre show various films including Ruth Roland and Martie Doro in Sleart’s Ceatre. Nixon Theatre presents Louise Aun in Love and Justice. Strand Theatre screens The Book Agent and The Film Poilers. listings note local conditions and upcoming events.
A downtown scene report notes children playing near a Safe Deposit and Trust building site on North Metcalfe Street. Workers use fine sand and reach a stage where tools and safety concerns emerge as youths explore the rear sand pile without permission.
Rotary club of New Castle Pa meets Monday noon June 28 1917 at Federal Radiator Works hosted by Geo Blackmtore and Lt Villars march Montbere attend around 2500 vehicles expected guests welcome note urges members to confirm attendance and ensure proper card naming for credit. quiet about firing and duties as troops abroad.
In an interview at the William Penn hotel Colonel Goodwin said casualties among line medical army doctors were 42 in July August and September last year. He noted 7 to 50 percent of wounded recover and return to trenches and that he has overseen French hospitals since the war began. He has aided organizing the U S medical corps for service in France.
Detective-Sergeant John Joune of the New York City Police Department faces trial by Police Commissioner Woods on negligence charges in the Ruth Cruger murder. Commissioner Wallstein supports the probe into police conduct. Lagarenne is accused of searching Cocchi premises and missing Ruth Cruger's body.
Professor J Awa sell Smith of Wharton School urged trench digging and widespread use of corn meal to free wheat for allies. Mrs Swegen G Oakley of the Red Cross urged women to abandon luxuries and devote time to war relief, thrift, economy, and salvaging wartime wreckage.
The article traces the rise of permanent embassies from the late 15th century in Spain and Venice to a recognized international system by the Vienna and Aix-la-Chapelle congresses of 1815 and 1818. It notes early restrictions by Henry VII and Francis I, the evolving ideal of the ambassador, and the later global extension beyond Europe.
In England a proposed daylight saving scheme caused lively discussion in the House of Commons and Lords. J. L. Whitehouse recounts objections noting hereditary estates and the eldest son principle would complicate time changes for families with twins when clocks are set back.
Des Moines authorities implement stricter Sunday closing rules, limiting business hours and enforcing compliance with city ordinances. Officials cite public order and religious observance as guiding principles for the enforcement and penalties.
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