Detectives Charged With Extortion By City Officials
A. A. Wheeloes and A. G. Whead, Wonneylvania Railroad detectives, faced extortion charges after a hearing. Alderman Morris and other officials were involved as the case centered on claims of selling liquor without a license and threats to collect money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wheeloes
A. G. Whead
Wonneylvania Railroad
Letral
Davis
Ai Oa Taki Nigat
W. 1
Morrisbun
Agaist
Hitehimbell
Cine
Beougiyar
Hoyndlus
Mos
Bark
Etty
Alders Morrison
Homes
W. Menton
Altorney Charles Re
John Bay Drops Dead in Jory Township After Illness
John Bay collapsed and died in Jory township after a period of illness. He had been in poor health recently and was found unresponsive following services for Miss Patten. He is survived by relatives and was a longtime resident of Crerewood. funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilt Croton
Joly
Jory
Tura
Bar
Saben
Miss Patten
Wis
Wilfiys
Bern
Arin Thin Courty
Missy Mary Eva Juris
Mary Eva Burris
LNG Dylfard Trook
New Castle Moepstar
Mins Gurriy
Dpeteravilla
New Castle
YW. A
Mist Burris Bay
Y.wlca
Miss Harris
Sarah Wueris
Pataniville
Mra
Arin
Peteravilla
Mea
Court
Ambridge
Charles 4. Wurthy
Mineral City
Morance Raw
Crawford Avenue
Lentaelock
Petora Ville
Petersville
Draggret
Patton
Misa Elizabeth Matton
Hickory Township
Crelads
Tarnonn
Way
Clark
Eupt- Uronk United Presbytarian Church
T He Aevers
T. A. Williams
Tule Tatton
John
Thomas Mcknight
Charles Qaigler
Allies May Make Some Concessions
The text suggests Allied negotiation points and possible concessions as tensions with Germany unfold. It mentions deadlines, potential extensions, and examinations of terms, with emphasis on economic provisions, supplies, and a pending decision on signing or delaying by authorities in the tense wartime context.
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Snippet Confuses Readers
A garbled OCR snippet from Shenango Valley Hospital notes shows fragmented terms and mixed words. The readable portions mention hospital topics but lack coherent details, leaving uncertain references to personnel, procedures, locations, or dates.
Trust Co Buys Lot For Building In Seventh Ward
Trust Co purchases a 60 by 140 foot corner lot on Liberty Street in the Seventh ward for a new bank building. Safe Deposit and Trust Company aims to open a branch within thirty days, planning the site near the hotel building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Seventh Ward
Pragra Bank
Liberty Etreet
Wil Glva
Run G and Bull Ug
Charles Matthews
Vague Memorial Services and Revival Plans Mentioned
The notice outlines Bishop Burt's June visit and a series of church events in Witham and nearby towns. It mentions revival meetings led by pastors from Albany and Elmira, with speakers at multiple churches, a Memorial Day program, and an Epworth League benefit program on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham Burt
Witham
Cir
Atie Wiest
M. B_ echureh
Tilian
M.B. Chureh
Phillips and
Mum Streets
Lalu AL
Tallin Mt. EB
Albany
Xago
Nev
Fiala
Mor. Gurana
Elmira
N.Y
M. Guszing
Youngstown
Spenrymarie
Epworth
Guzzing
Carpenter Thairded
John T. Carpenter
Crawford Avenue
Tuy. & M. Bith
Clyde
McCandless
Kenneth Neer
James Carpenter
Tyla Sutton
Oak Park Cemetery
Pennsy to Run Columbus Train From This City
Pennsy announces service to Columbus from this city starting May 25 with a daily train. Officials say schedule aims to ease travel and accommodate returning travelers, connecting city riders to Chicago and beyond. Local passengers should note departure and arrival times at the station for the upcoming service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Columbus
107th Boys Parade Movement In Pittsburgh Thursday
A fractured OCR note describes the 107th Boys in Pittsburgh event set for Thursday. It mentions arrival of troops and parade planning with many garbled place names and dates but indicates preparations near Pittsburgh for a late week gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Auto Skids Claim One Life and Wound Another
A car crash near Livonia ends in the death of Mary A. Landy of Montana and leaves another occupant injured. Authorities describe a fiery wreck after loss of control followed by a crash into debris. Witnesses recall the vehicle speeding and skidding across the road before the fatal impact.
Barrots Letter To The News Causes Stir In Town
A clumsy missive to The News prompts debate over editorial control. The letter mentions local figures and claims misrepresentation, prompting readers to question the paper’s stance and seeking clarification from editors.
Doughnut sale raises about $2000 for war relief drive
Proceeds from a community doughnut sale reached roughly two thousand dollars for the Falvarion Army drive in Ligwrentes. Volunteers and workers faced difficulties yet posted strong returns, with overseas workers invited to the charity ball to boost contributions and honor those who aided the effort.
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Culaguiuts
Ob Mya
Hs Falvarion Army
Jew Castle
E. A. Fenton
Hlawrence County
BO Vos
Geddy
Learlain
Clendenin
Clondeyir
Tts
Salvation Arm
Allan
Croton
John Robinson
Circus Lots Scarce At City Grounds For Show
The town faces a shortage of suitable stands for a circus as TEatlitton’s acts visit Tuesday. The Gewie Street grounds offer the only feasible site in the city for huliling sports baffling crowds as plans stall. Officials weigh options on side plots or adjacent areas while noting paving and water access, with railroad access complicating feasibility and long-term use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jods Teatilton
Gewie Street
Solan
Andy
Fire disaster leaves woman critically burned at New Castle hostel
An explosion ignited clothing as a fire ripped through a New Castle hostel. A woman, identified in garbled copy as a resident or visitor, sustained severe burns and dire injuries. Rescue efforts and medical attention followed, with authorities investigating the blaze and its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baum Kraus
New Castle
Quiet City Night With One Robbery Reported
City police logged a single burglary at H. C. Winters store on South Jefferson Street with cigarettes stolen after breaking a rear window. A separate case involved Leona Miller, 2, questioned by Mayor A. De Nowell. she declined to provide details and was sent to county jail for days. Fire crews quickly answered a blaze at the Shenango Mun mont facility, reporting small losses. Garbage collection delayed by muddy streets due to rainy weather. department working to restore normal service within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Miller
A. de
Nowell
Polten
Foyii
Toledo
Lyhe
Geenka
Shenango UN Mont
Wilson To Give Senate All Details
President Wilson instructs Acting Secretary Polk to convey that the administration will provide the Senate with full information on international affairs. A cablegram requests Congress be informed and hopes senators soon travel to Washington to receive the details. Sent via Secretary Tumulty to the House committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
Senate of International
Polk
Plesee
Congress
Washington
Honsa
Back From Army and France in Boston and More
A jumble of names shows relatives returning from military service in France and other postings. Gordon Furst of Pay arrives in Boston after 13 months in France with the Ambulance Corps. Keeley of Ture nvil Lingsiest, with an honorable discharge from Camp Caster Michigan, returns home. Several others, including Keeler, Sylvia Vanterbury, and Jacksons, are noted as home or en route, with details of units such as the 32nd Division and Medical Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook Street
Gordon Furst
Boston
France
Thurnt
Allentown
Two More Enlist In Army Service
Two men, D. Kirkwood and A. Thompson, are reported enlisting in the Army. The notice notes their call to duty and outlines dates and duties at a training center, reflecting local enlistment activity during wartime.
Soldiers Are Caught Here for Oversene Duty Meals
Two men, Kialot Richardson and Frank X. Deaner, jailed in the county, faced charges of trespassing while awaiting overseas service. A Red Cross field representative recounted overheard remarks about meals and menus as they allegedly attempted to travel eastward by rail. An officer from Camp Meiin may transport them to Camp Mein, with possible extra delays before their ship departure.
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Kialot T. Richardson
Frank X. T Deaner
Haslile
Hoyd
Mesa
Wink
Barton Rebards
Lawrence County
Hem
Silack
Red Cross
Rhine River
Poyd
Toledo
Ohto
Duncini
Lita Ween
Camp Mein
Afro-Americans in Greentreet Meade social hour at Mrs Elizabeth Thomas home
The New Castle Afro-Americans club met at Mrs Elizabeth Thomas’s Greentreet home with seventeen members answering roll call. After business, social chat and needlework filled the evening as Mrs Lena Metuber and Arthur Thomas offered piano and violin pieces. Refreshments followed with Mrs Dullin, Mrs Bard and Mrs Memliton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth ‘Thomas
Greentreet
Meade
Lena Metuber
Arthur Thomas
How
Thores
Dullin
Bard
Kroonland Scheduled to Dock in New York May 27
The transport Kroonland, after sailing from St Nazaire in May for Boston, will dock at New York on May 27 according to the paymaster department. Other transports were reported delayed for the Ohio, Rama, Seattle, Minehuria and Mexican. Manchuria was set to dock by tonight. Major General Praja commanded the first American infantry brigade to reach the front. The Leviathan and Imperator dock tomorrow afternoon, side by side, with the Leviathan carrying 11.95 percent of cer a and men and the Imperator fitted up as a troop ship.
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Internaional News
Washington
Kroonland
St. Nazaire
Boston
New York
Payy Iépartment
Ohiow
Rama
Seattletun
Minehuria
Pho
Drana
Getoner
TNT
National Army
T7th
Leviathan
Imperator
Stobelen
Cera
John McElroy Hospitalized After Motorcycle Collision
John McElroy is at Base Hospital Camp Merritt after a motorcycle accident in New York. He and a companion were involved when their bike struck a mother driving a cart. he remains under treatment and may be moved to a Pennsylvania base hospital for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McElroy
Base
Joan Melsheny
Vera Tutt
Deaths of the Day Baldigiat and Relatives
Obituary notices report the sudden death of Mrs. Siral A. Baldwit of 413 Highland Avenue, with survivors including her husband, two sons, a sister, and other relatives. Multiple local deaths follow, detailing Mary Eva Burris, Mary Kaehner, and others, with funeral plans in New Castle, Petersville, and Pittsburgh, noting church affiliations and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldigiat
Siral A. Buldwit
Samuel St. Baldwin
Higlland Avenue
W. Mickley
Charles J. Baldwin
Hast Grantstraat
Pittsburgh
Baldwin
Haldwin
Crank
Will Elect Eight Y W C A Directors
The rotular anglementing of the VOW GA association will be held next Monday evening in 1) lock in tie Y. We auditerivin, aA financed report and at peneral summary of Mia Wotik of the past year WHE ber agiven. Also at Whi Hint Orera Wik be ulpdt.
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Phawi Ara
Laber
Waalingtog
Salten
AMD Actiya Monthone
Saul
Mele
Ceebeettiya
Ren Hane
Vigilantes at Paradise Speedway Stir Controversy
Unclear OCR text referencing vigilantes near Paradise Speedway on Athurlie Avenue, warnings to use caution before attempting brace or scill methods. Mention of committees and planned actions affecting Jota Street and nearby streets, with City polling context and street safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pseule
Barney Oldfields
Miltons
Halph Mulfords
Paradise Speedway
Athurlie Avenue
Wiese Speader
Dad Holter
Perenta
Jota Street
Streelit
Psetia
Weingartner to Build 26 Houses in Winslow Area
Weingartner secures contracts to grade sidewalks and pave Winslow Avenue from Stenson Street to Franklin Avenue. He plans 26 six room bungalows and two story homes, each with distinct plans to avoid uniform street frontage. A Michigan contractor introduces an inventor of motor driven ridding gravel systems.
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George ‘T Weingarinier
Woods
Galder
Winslow Avenue
Stenson Street
Prinklin Avenue
Weingartner
Weitgartner
Ilelas
Thera
Michigan
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Fresso and Wheelock
Ald. Morrison
John Bay
Gousin
Proms Tage Gnor
Govarniang
Treity Wien
Penny Peety Rani
Corman
Provisiona
Toomiter Wuille
Germany
Shenango Valley Hospital
Adintantems
Try
Wow Pynball
Hrdetig
Canker Trent Tyahiay
Beathird Coal
Fibs
Safe Deposiit
Qtraat
Liberty
Streat
Burt
Prams Iy 7
Healy
Chikage
Pttsburgh
Tie
aMre
Mary A. Landy
Montana
Tagan
Hun
Lavyan
Barrots
Mae Ga
1Th News Company
Mar Oenthinies
Che Aueth Ward
Low
Wwe
Mae
Noel
Tanate
City News
Tty Garbane
GOTH
Jorst AP
Sewtoe
Wapt
Jackson Athives
Cdavkson
South Mercer
Falton Dackson
Wid
Newport News Today
Caplin Dackson
Foemerts
Mibewy Pulie
Hou
Rarg Craig
Gane Gung
Ward Supply
Tony
Lathivision
Cun Dis
A. J
Wacbarge Vestoray
Crag
Tasith
D. Kirkwood
A. Thompson
Beech
Coty O
Maw Wauwlive Hedeg Ont Buppary
Rael Stinte Servint
Wil Ceak Fe Aveokee
Aif
Mas Terie
Yan Elite
Ant Char Feddngenne
Camp Meade
Sutshine Hensington
Lothte News
Vyhe New Castle
Knights of Pythias
Court Calan
Braver Valley
Syalay
Toy
Burka
Mull
Tast Givernods
Hoyer
Cray
Mary Kaehnne
Monty Veter
Hillsville
Tendllvila
Nina Ofeloot
Teaehmin Wie
Austria
Septoumer Ta
Inter
Armourceny Powers
Reynolds
Formar
Noshaumock Township
Qomntary
Thos Stewart
Thomes
Trevi
Wreral
Yeaver
Tharemeing
Pietsburgh
Sriday
Sampoon
Highwool
Tittsburgh
Anni Meutinge Meies
AG Awiltarivin
Atlantic Avenue Highway
Weingariner
Gralings
Whedon Avenue
Tet Tetay
W.F. Dufford & Co
Washington St
Furnishers
BELL
Cor. North
Mercer Sta
Postoffice
White & Son
Neshannock Avenue
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