Public works to replace Perry Highway crossing near Grant City
The Public Service Commission orders abolition of the Perry highway grade crossing near Grant City Lawrence county. An overhead bridge costing 208 778 will replace the crossing with 14 spans and a 30 foot roadway. County and Western Allegheny Railroad share costs 160 852 bridge 5 000 damages 15 000 advance funds, work to finish by year end.
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Ce Tea News Bureau
Ate Capital
Harrisburg
The
Public Service Commission Today
Perry Highway
Grant City
Lawrence County
Western Allegheny Railroad
Highway Department
Railroad
County Court House At Moody Pace After Strenuous Term
Lawrence county court house shows a calm air as the term ends with few people in court rooms. Judges Hildebrand and Chambers faced a heavy docket including the Irene Schroeder and Glenn Dague cases, and worked long hours since March 10 to clear overcrowding and expedite trials.
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Lawrence County
Irene Schroeder
Glenn Dague
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
James A. Chambers
Hildebrand
Judge Chambers
Jack
Dague Is Stolid As Jury Delivers Death Verdict
The jurors in Lawrence County voted one ballot for death after hearing the murder case of Corporal Brady Paul on December 27 1929. W Glenn Dague showed no fear as Foreman Harry P Stoner read Guilty of Murder in the First Degree with the Death Penalty. Judge Hildebrand had charged the jury at 5 05 pm and they returned at 7 38 pm after a short deliberation with the same verdict as in the Irene Schroeder case. The courtroom was crowded and Dague remained calm while counsel requested a poll of the jury. District Attorney John S Powers called the verdict just and said the evidence warranted it though the duty weighed hard.
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W. Glenn Dague
Brady Paul
Lawrence County Court Room
Irene Schroeder
Hildebrand
Harry P. Stoner
Glenn Dague
Thomas W. Dickey
Dague
Foreman Stoner
Death Row
Rockview
John S. Powers
Rev. Teagarden
Rogers hints at Hoover speech to Argentina Chile and Uruguay
Special to The News from Beverly Hills reports an advance copy of Mr. Hoover's remarks to the presidents of Argentina Chile and Uruguay. The author implies Hoover will praise their land and contrast it with U S policy, noting tariff and prohibition topics and urging resignation if prohibition arises.
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Beverly Hills
Rogers
Pennsylvania
H. H
Limestone paving eases Mercer street washboard bumps
Mercer street hill received crushy limestone by street department crews easing the long standing washboard bumps. The rest of the city reports rising moving activity with fewer details. Decennial census starts tomorrow as New Castle residents await population figures. The Lawrence county court logged seven first degree murder verdicts this session, a record. Tom Crawford remains at large after the attack on the state highway patrol. search continues. Epworth M E church work continues on East Washington street and Butler avenue.
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Mercer Street Hill
Lawrence County
Pa Nene
Tom Crawford
State
Butler Road
Crawford
Epworth M. E. Church
East Washington Street
Butler Avenue
Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather statistics for the 24 hours ending at 9 am show a maximum 50 and minimum 33 with no precipitation. River stage stands at 7.7 feet and falling.
Census Takers to Begin Count in New Castle and Lawrence
Almost a hundred enumerators start census work tomorrow in New Castle and Lawrence County as the decennial census collects names ages and home details. Residents will answer about ownership value farm status and farm expenditures with about 26 questions per household.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Uncle Sam
Census Bureau
Death records list several individuals from Pennsylvania
The notice records infant Edward Samuel Cosgrove of North Beaver township and adults Giuseppe Salerno of Hillsville, Josephine Baresh of 815 Oak Street, David Schwendenman of Wexford, William D. Smith of 617 Newell Avenue, Elvira Frazier of 125 East Wallace Avenue, Olive Lord of Pulaski township, and George Comstock of East New Castle as deceased.
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Edward Samuel Cosgrove
North Beaver Township
Guiseppe Salerno
Hillsville
Josephine Baresh
Oak Street
David Schwendenman
Wexford
William D. Smith
Newell Avenue
Elvira Frazier
Wallace Avenue
Olive Lord
Pulaski Township
George Comstock
East New Castle
Congress May Probe Pacifist Propaganda In London Naval Talks
Capitol Hill talked of a congressional inquiry into pacifist propaganda connected to the London Naval Conference. Lawmakers would parallel the Shearer investigation by examining efforts to push pacifist and security pact ideas, with critics blaming “Little Navy” advocacy for London’s perceived failure.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
London Naval Conference
Capitol Hill
Shearer
Senate
Geneva
Wm. B. Shearer
Shearer Case
London
America
Bfwo
Locarno Pact Revival Discussed by British Official
A British spokesman reported progress toward a formula to satisfy French security needs within the current peace framework. Talks reference the Locarno memorandum issued with the Locarno pact, outlining mutual League cooperation and commitment to uphold the covenant amid reviewing concessions.
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Harry R. Flory
International News Service
London
Locarno
Hospital Dues Appeal Urges Immediate Response
The Jame son Memorial Hospital Aid Society asks members to mail this year’s annual dues to Mrs Norman A Martin 136 Fairfield Avenue New Castle at once. The leadership stresses urgent response to support the hospital.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital Aid Society
Norman A. Martin
Fairfield Avenue
New Castle
Chicago Jewel Bandits Stage Daring Holdup
Three masked intruders hold a farewell dinner at Lottie Brenner Von Buelow’s Gold Coast mansion. They torture guests and servants while robbing the home of cash and jewels totaling about 50000 dollars. Estranged husband Count Enrique Von Buelow was bound and gagged during the raid.
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International News Service
Chicago
Lottie Brenner von Buelow
Gold Coast
Enriqueé Dechow von Buelow
New York
von Buelows
Illinois Doctor Held For Murder
Dr. Thomas M. Eade of Champaign is held in the county jail on a murder charge tied to the death of Gladys Anderson a University of Illinois freshman who died following an alleged illegal operation. A coroner jury found the operation was performed by Eade and recommended holding for the grand jury without bail.
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International News Service
Urbana
Thomas M. Eade
Champaign
Ill
Gladys Anderson
Chicago
University of Illinois
Eade
Cleo Hinton
Verdict in Dague case shocks gunwoman and killer
Irene Schroeder calls the death penalty verdict against Glenn Dague a surprise and blames herself. Dague accepts the ruling with a brief remark. The pair consider appeals to higher courts with fundraising efforts beginning to cover legal costs. Rev. H O Tea gearden arrives in New Castle to assist and contact potential donors Ella Mountz and others.
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Glenn
Irene Schroeder
Glenn Dague
Dague
Irene
Supreme Court
H. O. Tea
Indian Girl In Hospital As Court Adjourns Murder Trial
In Buffalo on April 1 the trial of Lila Jimerson, an Indian girl artist's model, was adjourned after she suffered a hemorrhage in court. She was taken to City Hospital. the case awaited a jury as five verdicts were possible from murder in the first degree to lesser charges.
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James L. Kilgallen
India
Kliers Make Attempt To Fly New York To Bermuda
Captain Lewis A. Yancey and two companions attempted an eight hour amphibian flight from New York to Bermuda aiming to shorten the distance to Bermuda. The plane lifted from the water shortly after 7 00 a m with William Alexander at the controls and Zeb Bouck on radio duties. The takeoff was officially at 9 25 a m indicating one of the era s most difficult aerial feats.
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Kliers
New York
Bermuda
Ematonees
College Point
N. Y
Lewis A. Yancey
Lewis A Yancey
William Alexander
Pile
Zeb Bouck
Fire Levels Pulaski Area Home of Charles Warren
A house near Pulaski on the Pulaski New Wilmington road was destroyed by a midnight fire. Origin uncertain, attic blaze with eight rooms one story, loss about 7000 dollars, only partly insured. Family escaped with little beyond what they could grab as flames raced through the attic while no wind kept nearby structures safe.
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Charles Warren
Pulaski-New Wilmington
Pulaski
Eight Die In Columbia River Barge Disaster
St Helens Ore April 1 Eight dead was the toll when the Steamer Davenport crashed into the Swan a barge on the Columbia River Four bodies have been recovered a fifth located and three persons are missing and believed drowned The Swan carried 286 passengers returning to Vancouver Wash after attending dedication exercises of a new bridge at Loneyview
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ST. Helens
Ore
Davenport
Columbia River
Vancouver
Wash
Loneyview
Arthur Mometer Ends Service After Long Career
The article notes Arthur Mometer leaving his job at age seventy, choosing to rest and enjoy horse care and leisure. He was a longtime boss to the writer and the station will miss his leadership and belief in hard work and community spirit.
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Daily Mail
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