21 May 1918
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
1
Pittsburg reports farmers to polls with no forecast of results as ballots come in slowly. French gains noted but overall voting is light across the line on Kimmel Hill.
Rainy morning keeps turnout light with only one fourth to one third of votes cast by noon in New Castle and Lawrence County. Farmers voting after ground dries and many young men abroad reduce Republican county committee contests. results expected to rise this afternoon.
A La Follette probe has begun, with officials and investigators examining the political scandal surrounding the senator. New evidence has emerged as authorities conduct interviews and review documents.
French forces advance about 4000 yards in the Locre sector of Flanders drawing nearer Kemmel Hill, threatening the German grip after costly losses. British and French units nibble at German lines amid intense artillery duels from Albert to Arras and Vimy Ridge, with German fire tightening around Arras.
Railways Administrator McAdoo ordered the Virginia Railroad Co to remove president C W Huntington and appoint J H Young of the Norfolk Southern railway to run the company. The Virginia line, key for eastern coal and navy supply, was delaying mandated improvements.
Herman L. Copeland a negro, killed Patrolman John A. Conrad and Deputy Sheriff L. H. McPertland and shot Lieut. David T. Dunning before being captured with four bullet wounds after a pistol duel in a house. Copeland, sought as a witness in an embezzlement case, began his deadly spree when officers went to serve a summons. Detective William Wright and Lieut. William H. Bremerman helped force the confrontation.
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks is critically ill at his LIS home. Family members have been summoned to the bedside and slight hopes are held for his recovery. He has long suffered ill health, and his condition recently worsened.
Obituary brief lists residents Mrs J M Clark of 308 Highland Avenue John A Hempill of McClain Avenue and Mrs Margaret Hedglin of 79 530 Waldo Street with death notice details unspecified.
Major Raoul Lufberry was buried with full military honors in a field near Toul France. The funeral drew American and French aviators and officials including a French army corps commander and an American general who once served with Lufberry. The procession left the American hospital where he lay, with a muffled drum band and a flag draped casket escorted by pallbearers and wreaths from officers and admirers.
Miss Gladys V. Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Hill of Park Avenue became New Castle's first resident to mail a letter and receive a reply by airplane. She works with the Victor Herbert Concert company in New York and sent a letter to a harpist in Washington D C on the air mail service launch. The reply arrived the same evening. Postage was 12 cents each way.
Tonight's funeral ceremony confirmed Major Raoul Lufberry's death avenged when a French aviator downed the German plane that shot him down. An American general announced the victory as official communique noted only artillery activity in various sectors.
Two Red Cross speakers arrive at First Presbyterian Church to discuss war relief efforts. Hon. A. Monroe Grier of Toronto and Lieut. P. G. Might of the 18th Battalion First Canadian Infantry will share experiences from the fighting front. Admission is free.
Ellwood City and nearby townships report strong early results in the second Red Cross War Fund drive. Ellwood City subscripted $11,045.70, with Wayne and Perry townships at $6,834, while West Pittsburg and Volant also show solid contributions.
London report states the Romanoff family is not interned in Crimena as rumored. The former imperial family arrived in Kiev on May 13 and their fate now rests with Germany. Kiev is controlled by Ukrainian, German and Austrian forces in South Russia.
On Memorial Day the civil war veterans group will hold a service at the Opera House then proceed to Greenwood Cemetery to decorate graves. About forty automobiles are needed to transport the veterans to the cemetery and an official is collecting names at The News office.
Senator Robert M. La Follette faces a disloyal speech inquiry as the senate privileges and elections committee begins hearings in Washington. Gilbert M. Roth of New York represents La Follette while Senator Robert La Follette remains ill and unlikely to attend. Senator Pomerene of Ohio will conduct the probe and aims for public hearings unless blocked by committee members.
John Norris, once jailed for a prior breakout and later captured in Franklin, seeks military service after a Franklin draft board inquiry. Judge Emery considered suspending his sentence to allow Army enlistment with Norris agreeing to join. He will stay at the county jail until the draft board summons him. Norris knows nothing about the other escapees.
Rain caused red paint on seating to run, damaging clothing. J. H. Garrity wore a new light suit nearly ruined and followed the circus to Butler to collect damages. Others used turpentine or gasoline to treat stained garments.
In line with President Wilson's proclamation Memorial Day is marked by 9 AM church services in New Castle and mid week services moved to Wednesday evening. The Federal Council of Churches urges a solemn observance honoring past heroes and those now in battle.
A Bowie patrol engaged dawn combat with American patrols as German forces replied with rifles and hand grenades. Artillery and infantry remained quiet at first while high explosive shells nicknamed G I Buckets were used. Aviators on both sides buzzed as plans for a nickname for American troops circulated.
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