29 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
1
City Hall meeting outlines plans for the War Relief Fund to aid civilian war efforts. Speakers include Judge Porter and several officials as organizers explain fund use for Public Safety, Red Cross cooperation, Liberty Bond sales, and support for soldiers and families.
A long roster lists county men from Ellwood City and surrounding towns heading to duty. Names include Clarence Addison, Milo Trenderson Steele, Domenico Agostino, Charles Harrison Albright, Dimitrit Lahul, Arthur James Steel Warnpim, Quincy Ensign Navy, Tra Irvin Brown, Recco Neri, John Fulla, Andreas Schotsch, Norman Glenn Hage, George Hedorgi, James Wilbot Kadolpa, Maurice Tesnik Fountain Avenue, Samuel McKay Dicks, Michael Limadiris, Peter Arapic, and many others from Ellwood City and nearby communities. The notice assigns October 3 as the departure date.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous residents and addresses across Ellwood City and nearby towns in Pennsylvania. It includes names such as Eugene Etart, Jasper Sinpnik, Clare Clinton Carr, Walter Bleakney, and many others with street addresses on Weasemer, Mayberry, John Street, and Glenn Avenue among others. The list covers multiple townships, box numbers, and post-office routing details, reflecting a community directory snapshot.
New England arrests join nationwide actions as federal agents target Teadera of She t We W. Ettore Gianninni and Fanning jailed, bail set, awaiting federal arraignment. New York plants recheck workers. authorities widen hunt for enemy aliens amid raids and internments.
Lawrence County officials and Public Safety members attended the Civic Roller Association conference in Pittsburgh at the Hartly Building. Alvert Cross outlined county relief work during the war period, praising Lawrence County’s reorganization, farm labor teams, war relief car parade prep, and county enthusiasm.
A Minnesota public safety commission resolution and related petitions demand expulsion of Senator Robert M La Follette over his Septemberspeech at the Non-Partisan League meeting in Saint Paul, citing disloyal and seditious remarks and urging action to aid wartime efforts. The matter, presented to the Senate by Senator Kellogg with Vice President Marshall overseeing, follows heated debate and a push to forward copies of La Follette’s speech to the president and key officials.
A Wisconsin community declares Robert M La Follette deserves expulsion from the Senate for treasonous utterances and disloyalty, calling on Congress to remove him. Washington attorney W C Coomb writes urging expulsion for sedition and disloyal remarks attributed to La Follette.
The list details many candidates for city council and school board across districts. It includes names such as Lyla G. Emery Samuel A. McKee and James W. Rhodes, with party labels and positions like Sheriff and District Attorney noted. The piece reflects voter disengagement yet presents the official tally and nominee names for multiple offices.
Short four minute talks will be given in several theatres this evening by representatives of the Liberty Bond committee to inform the public about Liberty Bond sales. The announced schedule lists speakers at Regent and Sixon theatres including Wm Kennedy and others. talks begin after 9:05 and 9:00 p m respectively.
The 32 members of the Mothers class at Enantio Batist church led by Mrs W Jonklins hosted a Home Coming event for Sunday school children and older members. About 750 attendees joined. decorations featured flowers and dainty displays.
The Lawrece Rifles will hold a public drill Sunday at Cascade ball park starting at 2 o clock. Citizens are urged to attend and witness the display as a patriotic community defense effort amid concerns over communist influence. A previous open formation occurred on Cienmere boulevard with many members present and Captain Miller directing a charge.
Enrollment in the city rises by 73 to a post year high after the first week of classes. Figures show 7,521 pupils registered, with most students already placed in classes. Schools listed include Martin, Croton, Aiken, Pollock, and Mahoning, among others, totaling the district tally.
Margarite two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tackson Phenlete of Clifton Flats is ill with infantile paralysis. quarantine placed, fumigation ordered at Cascade school to prevent spread as a sister attends the school. a third case has developed in the town.
Six men were killed by gas at the Ulnais Steel plant in Gary Indiana. The dead include Emory Padeett night superintendent at the blast furnaces Cilell Hicks and Georgey Nakerie among the victims. Local authorities investigated the cause and immediate aftermath of the explosion.
Frank R. Offuty returned last night from a trip to Colun and presented the firm Of fut and Company with a new black funeral car. The vehicle is designed to enhance the firm’s equipment and prestige.
Forville, Sept 2. John Conaser wealthy farmer was killed today by a posse of deputy sheriffs and civilians after ten hours of resistance as he terrorized his family and neighbors. Marriage licenses listed for New Castle area residents include Military Gardner and Edna G. Book.
The Rev Charles Little of Wabarh, tad, arrives for a brief visit with his son and daughter in Wallacraventa. He will preach at the 1st Presbyterian Church in both Sunday services.
The notices list multiple funeral plans and deaths. Mrs Edward St Blews of Neshsanock township to be buried Sunday at Coaltown Free Methodist Church. James C Russell, 68, of Warmiong, died Friday. funeral Sunday at 10 a.m. at his home. Forest G Master, 49, of Dormont, Pa., died Thursday. funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. at his Dormont residence. was a former foreman and Mason member. James Mooney, 605 Phillips Street, funeral Monday 9 o'clock at St Marys Church. interment in St Marys Cemetery. Mrs Charles F Parker to be buried Sunday at 4 p.m. at Greenwouth Cemetery. Pauline Rotzile, 5 years old, died Friday. funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at St Nicholas Church. burial in St Joseph.
Examination of draftees for the army will probably close today with possible exceptions for those who have received notices and have not yet responded. Over 250 have reported for examination, though some have enlisted or moved away. Efforts to locate them will continue. Yesterday the board examined 48 who sought exemptions for aliens dependents or other causes.
Harvey Houston, a student at the portable school near the end of Wighland Avenue, sustained a broken arm yesterday while at play near the school. He expects to regain use of the arm after medical treatment.
A hospital column lists admissions including Sylvia Schlasberg and Stella Smith, with others named from Jeffer son street and Division street. The report notes discharges and mentions various local streets and individuals amid a general tone about treason becoming more odious each day.
Commissioner William Kenanady of the New Castle Board of Trade returns from Chicago where he attended a conference of the National Association of Losin Organization Secretaries. He is re-elected to directorship and named second Vice President. The event included remarks on the war effort by U S leaders and a speech by ex-President Roosevelt to 14,000 attendees.
A charter for the Pillwool 4 club was placed on record this morning at the register and recorders office. The organization formed for amusement and literary purposes. Directors for the first year are Jay J. Dunn, J. W. Offars, R. CG. Stottel, WT. Brown, Woo. Anderson, F. E. Moore and J. A. upi-Un eh.
Sept 29 Chicago teachers in public schools demand a wage hike of 10 percent, totaling about $1,000,000 annually. The move aims to address salary gaps and attract qualified staff amid ongoing labor discussions.
Tony Lazen was arrested at a Pennsylvania depot for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and for making insulting remarks. He was turned over to Alderman Mantz today for hearing. The information against Wim way appears to be dated by a Pennsylvania house.
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