Paris Triumphs As Allies Report Victory Near Aigle Forest
Paris, Sept 30 officials say Germans repulsed with heavy losses near the forest of Aigle at the Aisne Oise promontory long a key part of Van Kluck defense. Paris rejoices as unofficial Allied triumphs spread and St Mihiel retaken enhances pressure on Verdun line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Merrick
I. N
Paris
Forest of
Aigle
Aisne
Oise
Noye
van. Kluck
Antwerp
War Office
Rome
Berlin
Germany
Empire
Crown Princess
Cecilie
von Kluck
Joffre
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Weuvre
Verdun-Toul
Gallieni
Westminster College Officers Elected In Three Classes
Westminster College in New Wilmington announces student officer elections for the upcoming year. Senior class picks President L M Stewart and other officers including basketball captain Owen Shaffer and track captain Peter Hormel. Sophomore class selects President Stratham and basketball captain McJury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Westminster College
L. M. Stewart
Jean Kerr
Dorthea Keast
Harrold Igo
Owen Shaffer
Peter Hormel
Germans Deny All Disaster In France War Update
Berlin reports no decisive result in the battle of Aisne as French and British forces press attacks. Casualties exceed 115,000 with the 60th infantry worst hit. many listed as missing. London press bureau withholds confirmation of reports of German right wing disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Werner
Berlin
Amsterdam
France
Aisne
60Th Infantry Regiment
London
Cunningham families return from Canada to Beaumaris summer home
Mr and Mrs J P H Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Robert Cunningham of North Jefferson street have returned from Canada where they spent several months at their summer home at Beaumaris.
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Canada
J. P. H. Cunningham
Robert Cunningham
North Jefferson Street
Beaumaris
Opening Of Campaign At The Y M C A
The Y M C A begins a campaign drive with plans for community programs and membership outreach. Local leaders announce events and focus on youth engagement, fitness, and volunteer opportunities.
New Secretary to Be Present at Local Y M C A Fall Campaign
New Castle Y M C A announces the start of its fall and winter campaign to aid young men. An open house will invite inspection of the modern association plant, touted as among the best in the country for its size and facilities. The piece notes progress since the 28 years since the work began and reflects on Ira Sankey’s past generosity.
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New Castle
Ira Sankey
Tsing Tao Will Fall As Allied Forces Close In
The city of Tsing Tao faces imminent fall as bombardment from land and sea continues. Forts Iltis Kaiser Point Moltke are silenced or damaged while guns are moved up Mount Lau Shan under cover, a night attack severs the Tung Ho railroad, isolating the German stronghold and extending the allied right wing to Kaio Chau bay.
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Pekin
Tsing Tao
Iltis
Fort Kaiser Point
Moltke
Sills
Lau Shan
Tung-Ho
Kaio Chau Bay
Liu-Ling
Swensson Paid for Gardner Avenue Viaduct Plans
Emil Swensson the engineer behind the Grant Street Bridge delay received 2500 from Dauphin County Commissioners for preliminary Gardner Avenue viaduct plans. He sent the plans to the board in Harrisburg and said there would be no further delay after receipt of the payment. The county delayed paying until court approval, and Swensson held the plans until his bill was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Swensson
Grant Street Bridge
Gardner Avenue
Swensson
Board of Public Grounds and
Harrisburg
Dauphin County’ Court
Death by suicide at family barn in Youngstown
Edward Stellar aged 24 died by hanging himself from a barn rafter at the family home in Youngstown. The incident is reported as a self inflicted death. Authorities have recorded no foul play and notified next of kin.
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Edward Stellar
Youngstown
Man And Wife Sleep Overnight In City Jail
New Castle police found a man and wife on a honey moon ride into town asking to bunk in the city jail overnight. They claimed to be Harvey and Mrs Burk from Topeka Kansas married May 15 1914 and planned to travel to New York by freight. They rode in a caboose and left at dawn, drawing local attention as the first couple to seek overnight lodging in the jail.
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New Castle
Topeka
Kansas
Harvey Burk
Women’s Department of the City
New York
Stoneboro
Burk
Caboose
Suit Against Water Co Extends Main To Edison Avenue House
Attorney Walter S. Reynolds sues New Castle Water Co to force a main extension to his Edison Avenue home arguing the city contract requires extending mains where revenue reaches ten cents per foot. The current main stops near Blaine Street, 50 feet east of his property, and the suit seeks to compel the extension under the contract terms.
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Walter S. Reynolds
New Castle Water Company
Edison Avenue
Water Company
Blaine Street
Reynolds
Kids Told Me To Do It
Sam Mone, a juvenile, was brought to the city lockup after being charged with sending a false fire alarm from box 58 on Tuesday afternoon. He claimed the kids urged him and that he only touched the lever as others pulled his arm. Police credited Officer Tyrrell with locating him, and officials consider the case to deter other youths from similar acts.
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Sam Mone
Mone
Tyrrell
State to Explain City Jail Condition Dispute at Council Meeting
Deputy State Factory Inspector J. R. Patterson said he will inspect New Castle on jail conditions after the council moved funds for removing the lockup from the basement to the patrol building. He warned a lawsuit may follow if conditions are not improved. Patterson also investigated recent minor accidents in the industries, noting ongoing state reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Patterson
New Castle
State Department
Exploding Bombs Startle City with Firework Leftovers
Loud explosions echoed past 9:45 p m causing wide alarm in the Seventh ward. Residents feared a war outbreak and suspected a blast at the Burton powder works as unrelated fireworks remnants detonated.
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Seventh Ward
Burton Powder Works
Curb Conduits Work Set to Begin Thursday Morning
Some curb lighting materials have reached the city and work on connections to the conduit pipes is to be started on Thursday morning, per City Engineer Milholland.
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Milholland
Second Trial Begun In Liquor License Charge At Moose Club
Paul Benninghoff, a Moose club steward, faces a second trial for selling liquor without a license after a June term jury failed to agree. Formerly he was among club stewards. a prior verdict found not guilty but with costs. Yesterday the jury selection differed from the Bryson case.
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Paul Benninghoff
Moose Club
Benninghoff
William E. Burson
Bryson
Almira Home Meeting At Bethany Lutheran Church
Annual Almira Home meeting drew delegates from Venango Mercer and Butler counties arriving by motor. Mrs. J L Stratton chaired inMrs Reis absence reports showed the home in excellent condition with a mortgage of over $2000 still unpaid. Old officers were reelected including President Mrs James Ward Reis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira
Bethany Lutheran Church
Venango
Mercer
Butler
James Ward Reis
J. L. Stratton
James Ward
Reis
Y W C A Gymnasium Class Schedule
The Y W C A announces new gymnasium classes with options for beginners and experienced students. Sessions cover exercises folk dances and games across weekdays including evenings and Saturdays with several junior and adult groups and a special session for colored girls.
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Association
Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at the YMCA
A meeting of the Boy Scouts is set for this evening at the YMCA building. A large turnout of boys aims to join as tenderfoot and full fledged scouts, all invited to attend.
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Boy Scouts
Tenderfoot Scouts
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Chas. Men
Martha Vin
Elizabeth McMurray
John Mercer
E. V. Buckley
Lindsey
Stratham
Jeanette Smith
Jary
Mabel Russell
R. Jurg
Y.M.C.A
Grant Street
Hazel Young
Grant
Main
Council
Benninghoff Moose Club
Y. W. Gymnasium
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