09 May 1918
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
Germany fears Allied manpower as reports indicate 1 million soldiers in France by July and a new artillery type is in use. The audience is urged to note the expanding war resources and shifting balance.
Co C Coulthard, a long time motorman on the city traction lines, is named assistant superintendent under W C Smith. His rise includes roles from conductor in 1892 to annealing foreman at Shelby Tube works and leadership in local street railway union No 89 for eight years.
Plans mature for an impressive Memorial Day observance led by C Ed Brown as parade marshal. Justice John W. Kephart will deliver the Memorial Day address at the opera house with an expected full audience, while Rev. F B McAllister will give the Memorial sermon at First Baptist Church on May 26.
British and French forces renewed pressure on the Ypres salient and advanced opposite Amiens on the Picardy front. German efforts aimed to seize heights near Ypres were repulsed with heavy losses, while a strong British counterattack near Laclytte and Voormezeele pushed back German footholds.
Unverified rumors of a major British victory on the western front sparked a rapid stock rally in New York. Steel led gains, climbing to 1053 and 8 for a new yearly record as trading intensified.
County coroner Dr. E P Norris announced that the inquest into the Graselli Powder Co plant explosion at Covert's Station will not be held until James Puffy the injured man recovers enough to attend. Authorities hope to determine the cause of the blast once he is present.
James Duffy of Washington street, seriously injured in the Grassili Powder plant explosion at Covert's Station yesterday, is slightly improved according to Shenango Valley hospital authorities. His recovery chances are increasing.
Bob Payne and Teets Payne were arrested last night on suspicion and are held until an investigation determines their involvement in recent thefts in the area. Police believe they may have information related to the crimes.
Mayor Newell stated there are no times for bums and sent William Matt and Steve Fus who faced him on a grancy charge to five years on the road.
Mark E. McQuiston and Lottie M. Staples were married by Alderman Green at his East Washington Street office on a Wednesday evening.
Julia Kneram through attorney A L Porter seeks divorce from William C Kneram alleging cruel treatment after a February 1913 marriage and an April 1914 separation. Maria Partington, same attorney, seeks divorce from George W Partington after a March 1917 marriage ended within a year with threats of bodily harm.
Fire at the Cohen block on Moravia street yesterday afternoon caused an estimated loss of 1500 to 2000 dollars. The fire was confined to the roof with some water damage in the lower parts of the building. Fire Chief Frank Connery provided the estimate this morning.
Paris reports heavy artillery duels across the Balkan battle line. Official communique details Macedonian operations with artillery activity on both sides between Lake Doiran and Monastir. Two enemy attempts against Serb positions near Vetrenik and Se Tcherns river bend were repelled.
A Dover dispatch to the Star reports intense gunfire and vivid flashes heard along the southeastern coast across the North Sea all night. The firing peaked between midnight and 3 a m and was audible well inland, with Ostend possibly under bombardment or the Ypres front active.
A telephone message reported from Youngstown stated three local boys Harry Snead Gil bert Snead and Charles Hoox all of this city were picked up by officers and detained at the Detention home. Parents were notified and taking charge of the youths.
The Lawrence County Red Cross executive board met at the local headquarters. They allocated funds to stock a one month supply of materials and to buy yarn for resale to auxiliaries. Reports covered April activity with 18 families aided and 8 receiving information.
Police warn car owners to lock step by step as an organized band of thieves operates in the district. Abandoned Mercer County car with Ohio plate 140335 found near Moody Paper and Twine Co with suspected plate change. Another abandoned Hudson near Edenburg shows license 206238. Reports from Youngstown and Sharon say stolen cars detected. Chandler roadster stolen at Youngstown. a Dodge touring car stolen at Sharon. Saxon six touring car stolen at Youngstown yesterday. Police urge vigilance and cross-town alert.
Commissioner William Kennedy of the board of trade received a telegram from Painesville Ohio requesting his return on May 19 to deliver the speech he gave weeks ago, this time in support of the Red Cross drive.
Police report a man named Idres Boni picked up on the streets last night. He says he was born in Samoa and has worked on an English ship between Cardiff and New York, then at a Westinghouse plant in Pittsburgh. He claims knowledge of several languages and was discharged.
Miss Suzanne Silvercruys did not arrive this morning but will reach at 3 50 this afternoon. Captain Frank Schwab of the British army will join the party and speak at tonight's meeting along with Miss Silvercruys. She will be entertained at Mrs Lucy Henderson's home while in the city.
Paris April 20 — "Hobey" Baker, football and hockey champion turned first lieutenant in the American squadron, has just downed his fifth official German aeroplane. Joining the Lafayette Escadrille, he claimed two more unconfirmed victories and earned ace status in weeks. Baker’s feats place him among France’s top flyers like Nungesser, Lufbery, and Fonck.
Gunner Depew, an American who served with British forces in France and was a prisoner in a German camp for six months, will speak at a public meeting here next week, announced from the board of trade headquarters.
Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and Gen. Von Ludendorff reportedly quarrel over the postponement of the western front offensive. The Kaiser and Crown Prince are said to back opposite sides in the dispute as reports reach from Holland.
London reports a British mine sweeper struck a mine on May 1 and sank. Twenty three sailors and three officers were killed, according to the admiralty announcement this afternoon.
Three regular city post office employees leave tomorrow with draftees bound for Columbus barracks. George Wendt and Clare Roberts, carriers, and Walter Smith, a clerk, depart. A vacancy in the carrier department and extra carrier staff are needed to fill the gap.
Cascade park will open as usual by May 25 under Superintendent Smith plans. Car service may resume to the park on that date if plans hold. No large picnics expected but management will accommodate any that occur with dances and amusement concessions operating as in past years. Phillip V. Jones of North Walnut street is slowly recovering from pneumonia after a serious illness.
Ellwood City resident Mrs Delantine Remella aged 37 is reported dead along with Sharon Pennsylvania resident Mrs Charles Morgan and Wheatland resident William Parcell aged 67 and Pa based Mrs John M Creawford with ages unclear in the notice.
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