07 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1928
Page
1
Will Rogers offers stock guidance in Indianapolis to outpace Brisbane Lo. He compares aviation trips to overland journeys and advocates buying solid stocks and holding long, emphasizing sane choices.
The New Castle area braces for spring with a clear cool forecast for Sunday after a record warm breach on Friday. Paving on Sheridan avenue progresses and Bell Telephone announces a $100 000 county improvement program. Citizens discuss greens gathering Gandellon, street cleanups, and a looming aviation talk by Chamberlin. Local scenes include roaming dogs, wedding musings, church services under noisy bands, and a parked car with a police tied hood.
Thousands from all walks of life paid tribute as Chauncey M. Depew’s casket left his home for St Thomas church on Fifth Avenue then to Peck Slip and finally to his boyhood Peckskill. A silent throng filled the New York streets while motorcycle police managed the crowd.
The defense led by Mrs Florence Knapp former secretary of state faces trial April 30 at Albany for charges tied to the 1925 1 200 000 census fund. Supreme Court Justice Calaghan will preside at the special term in the Albany county courthouse near the state capitol. Bail set around 5000 to 6000, with Knapp returning from Syria for court.
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on April 7 Stack a Jackson man 50 faced intoxication charge was not searched after detention He asked to see Chief McLaughlin and fired a shot hitting a button on the chief's uniform The shooter then shot himself dying later in hospital
International News Chicago April 7 reports heavily armed detective squads rushed to a point to rescue Thomas Garner wealthy automobile dealer from kidnappers. Gaynor one of McCormick hotel owners was kidnapped Sunday. two gang members were captured after demanding 100000 dollars. Deputy Commissioner Willig E O Connor led the rescue and aimed to uncover a ring that extorted thousands from business leaders in multiple cities.
Bodies of R N Jackson 49 his wife and six children found burned at their farm home five miles west. One daughter had her throat slit and another appeared to have skull crushed. Authorities suspect murder and arson to cover it. Names include Cash Erine 12 Glady 10 Dorothy Glerm Ennny Dillon 6 and twins 14 months. Inquest ordered as neighbors discuss tragedy.
In Ambridge Pennsylvania a man identified as Mike Rappo was found dead in a car at the foot of a be broke embankment near the Legionville bridge after a mysterious phone call. The victim showed skull injuries and investigators believe he was moved to the site after being killed elsewhere while a suspect named Valentino figure in the case.
Tokyo news reports grave fears for the Asiatic Prince bound for Yokohama after a week overdue. Ellerman Lines’ City of Hastbourne tentatively received a March 24 message during a fierce Honolulu storm, but no other word has reached authorities. The ship carried fourteen officers and forty seamen and remains missing as weather hampered search efforts.
Two large forest fires drew crews’ attention today near Bolivar in the mountains and at Bald Knob outside Johnstown Pennsylvania. The Bolivar blaze is thought to have been sparked by a locomotive. Several small blazes were reported and extinguished earlier in the week.
Groom Texas April 7 Cross Country Pyle's Bunion Derby moved from Groom toward McLean for its thirty-fifth control. Arne Suominen led the caravan with an elapsed 294:10:14 for 1,229.6 miles Los Angeles to Groom, as Olle Wanttinen from New York blazed 5:56 for the Groom lap and rose to sixth place.
Anthony Berlinger, 50, slashed his wife Mary Berlinger, 46, and then killed himself at their home after quarreling, leaving seven children as orphans. Mrs. Berlinger died at their bedside. Frances, 24, was injured and died soon after. Berlinger died at Kittanning Hospital.
Delegates from district attorneys and criminal judges at a two day conference in Metlakatla urge legislation to repeal the Ludlow Act and adopt stronger criminal procedure. Proposals include non juried trials by waiver and verdicts requiring ten jurors for non capital cases. Recommendations move to the state Game Commission for the upcoming legislature.
Reports from Seward Alaska on April 7 note government witness stations have no word from Captain George H Wilkins and pilot Carl Son regarding their hazardous air dash over the North Pole toward Spitabergen. Radio signals waver but would be detectable under clear conditions. The Arctic Circle leap was postponed as weather thickened and the aerial expedition stalled.
New York markets closed today except for produce exchange. Banks open and clearing house operating. Foreign exchange trading nominal with unchanged quotations. All markets resume Monday.
John R. Duntre and Extella F. Rowlansi appear in New Castle marriage license records with unclear spouse details and jurisdiction. The listing references a Castle area registry and indicates an upcoming formal ceremony in the local courthouse.
Treasury experts warned the 7th Congress program could produce a large deficit in 1929. President Coolidge might veto tax cuts and heavy federal appropriations. Senate Finance Committee Chair Senator Smoot predicted possible reductions, but many provisions may not be enacted.
An explosion at Ingles and Electric Company plant in Grand Rapids today killed one worker and injured seven others. Damages reach about 30000 dollars paralyzing the city gas service. Included among the injured are John Morrisey and seven laborers. Be any B n ick remains in critical condition.
Actress Jeanne Eagels proclaims she will appear in a Broadway play despite the Actors’ Equity Association ban until September 1 1929 and faces a fine. She cites contact with Sam H Harris and declares integrity against Equity’s suspension calling it unjust and unsupported by physician testimony.
Fragmented death notices list individuals with ages and locales including Miss Mary Kk Brown 74 New Bedford Mex Tirash Birker Nye 4etle s npple Roads Willie May Sewell 16 186% East Long Avenue Blouse Rouse 8 months 15 Wese Fulls Street Mars Mary Alone 42 South New Stle Borg Chierles Johns 31 Princeton Genie Wollis 18 Princeton.
A bunkhouse fire at a coal mine in Ellwood City killed a father and son who were sleeping at the time. Officials, including Coroner J. S. Ever and Coroner Caldue, investigated the blaze whose cause remained undetermined. The victims, workers Henry Connie Ward and others, were found deceased in the bunkhouse.
A flaky weather forecast from Burgh bureau forecasts mixed conditions for Easter. The western half is slated for snow showers with cold weather and possible rain, while the eastern areas experience clearer, milder conditions.
A fragmented discussion covers approaching rain showers and temperature. It mentions dressing for wet weather and contemplating outfits, with hints of sunshine tomorrow and concerns about snow or cold. The text lists names and places in a garbled way, showing a local newspaper style of weather chatter.
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