Henry Campbell to Die Tonight in New Jersey
An aged inmate in New Jersey’s death house writes final memoir pages as execution is delayed a day due to sentiment on Good Friday. Henry Colin Campbell, a longtime torch slayer, awaits electrocution after years on death row for the 1929 murder.
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International News Service
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Henry Colin Campbell
Campbell
Parmela Mildred Mowbry
Edward B. Stone
Vast Extent Of B O System Here Amazes Chamber Of Commerce
A New Castle business delegation toured the B and O railroad yards and shops along the Ma honing and Shenango rivers alarming scale of operations. They learned 1100 to 1200 workers are employed with monthly payroll about 135000 to 140000 dollars and anticipated traffic growth after B R and P consolidation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mahoning
Shenango
New Castle
Rogers Mourns Passing of Rubes Who Ran Nation
Special To The News from Beverly Hills California April 17. The author laments vanishing small town influence on national politics. He argues the incubator of big men is fading and mocks propagandist tastemakers while praising local skepticism.
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Rogers
Rubes
Beverly Hills
Cal
Peach Blossom Time Noted In Neat License Plate Joke
A local item reflects on a playful observation about a garbage truck license plate ending in OK and asks readers to compare with peach blossoms. The note hints at continuing the anecdote on page two.
Hoover Urges Speedy Ratification of Tri Power Pact
President Hoover seeks swift Senate ratification of the London three power treaty before summer adjournment. Secretary Stimson ordered to finalize drafting. American delegates expected home with the document. Senator Borah meets with White House aides to discuss swift approval and potential criticisms if the draft meets expectations.
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Hoover
Senate
George R. Holmes
International News Service
Washington
London
Borah
Idaho
White House
Daily Weather Report
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum of 53 and a minimum of 46. Precipitation is 0.41 inches with the river at 8.7 feet and rising.
Architect Named For New Church At Pittsburgh
Ralph Cram of Boston was chosen as architect to design the East Liberty Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh. The project, titled America’s Most Beautiful Church, will have unlimited funds in its design and is estimated to cost about 3 million dollars, funded by R. B. Mellon, brother of Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Ralph Cram
Boston
America
Crom
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
R. B. Mellon
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Newell wins $2500 damages from Mooney in civil case
Robi Newell, an elderly man, was awarded $2500 by a jury after Angelo Mooney, riding a truck, jumped off to assault him on West Washington Street. The verdict came in a civil suit tried before Judge Hildebrand, a second trial after a prior criminal case.
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Robi
Newell
Angelo Mooney
Mooney
Hildebrand
West Washington Street
Death notices for several residents listed in Ohio area
Death records list Elizabeth Ann Robinson 54 of 506 North Cedar Street Phoebe Wilson 72 of Petersburg Ohio Louisa Evans Wherry 75 of Pulaski township John W Dinsmore 58 of Mercer Road John Wesley Price 74 of New Wilmington ages described without further details
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Elizabeth Ann Robinson
North Cedar Street
Phoebe Wilson
Petersburg
Ohio
Louisa Evans Wherry
Pulaski Township
John W. Dinsmore
Mercer Road
John Wesley Price
New Wilmington
Robinson Declares U.S. Not Entangled In London Talks
The statement emphasizes that the United States remains unentangled as London parley discussions continue. A safeguarding clause is being completed for powers’ acceptance.
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Robinson
United States
US Safeguarding Clause Keeps America Free from European Naval Tangles
Senator Joseph T. Robinson stated that the tri lateral naval limitation agreement safeguarding clause is drafted to prevent US entanglement in European naval issues. The clause allows signatories to boost naval programs if a non signatory pursues strong construction, a provision seen as favorable to Britain, the United States, and Japan, with Tokyo likely to review the text.
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Harry R. Flory
International
London
United States
America
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Tokio
Robinson Point
Stock Exchanges To Close Friday For Good Friday
International News Service reports the New York stock exchange the curb market the produce securities market the unlisted security markets and all commodity markets will be closed Friday and Saturday for the Good Friday holiday. Banks and the wholesale and retail sectors will remain open.
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International News Service
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Radio Giants Join RCA GE and Westinghouse Probe Complicates Inquiry
Washington April 17 Officials said the Radio Corporation of America General Electric and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing will add another complication to the Justice Department inquiry of the radio industry The department is not yet ready to present its progress report to the Couzens committee on the investigation as currently structured
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Robert S. Thornburgh
Washington
Radio Corporation of America
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
Justice Department
Couzens Committee
Non-Resident Applicants For School Teaching Job Barred
The New Castle school board adopts a policy barring non resident applicants for teaching positions. Superintendent Dr. C C Green has enforced the rule for four years, and the board formalized it after approving the new teacher list. A board member, A C Hyde, argues there are enough local women qualified to teach, especially in the junior grades.
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New Castle
C. C. Green
A. C. Hyde
Graf Zeppelin Sails Home From Seville After Welcoming Crowd
Graf Zeppelin moves north along the Portuguese coast on its return voyage to Germany after a Seville stop that drew about 50 000 people and a royal greeting from King Alfonso and Queen Victoria. Captain Lehmann leads the ship with favorable winds. The king conveyed happiness at the visit and bid bon voyage.
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Friedichshafen
Seville
King Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Lehman
Graf
Portugese
Grave
Alfonso
Fourteen Teachers Submit Resignation Notice
At a recent school board meeting Dr. C. Green announced fourteen teachers have stated they will not return next fall. Reasons include impending marriages and plans to attend higher institutions. Names listed: Anne Levin, Blodwen Grey, Coral Humble, Ira R. Cohen, Ruth Zner, Doris McLure, Beulah Covert, Laney McIlivenny, Catherine Wilson, Ruth Leyda, Joyce Wingerd, Louise Crandall, Dorothy Green, Elizabeth Comstock.
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C. Green
Anne Levin
Blodwen Grey
Coral Humble
Ira R. Cohen
Ruth R. Zerner
Doris McLure
Beulah F. Covert
Laney McIlivenny
Catherine R. Wilson
Ruth Leyda
Joyce E. Wingerd
Louise Crandall
Dorothy Green
Elizabeth Comstock
Kinder
Enumerators Strive to Finish New Castle Census Work
Only 15 of 34 enumerators completed the two week city count in New Castle with 19 still at work. Supervisor Brown emphasizes thoroughness over speed as districts remain incomplete across wards while Mrs. Olive Boenish reports South New Castle Borough population at 1028, up 108 from 1920.
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New Castle
Census Bureau
Brown
Olive Boenish
South New Castle
Three to Seven Years Is Term In Extortion Case
After 191 hours of haggling a jury found Olga Bide Edwards guilty of extorting money from Nathan L. Amster. A mercy recommendation accompanies the verdict and she faces three to seven years in prison. Sentence will be set next week by Judge Rosalsky. Edwards claimed Amster was father of her six year old son, a claim he denied.
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David P. Sentner
International News Service
New York
Olga Bide Edwards
California
Nathan L. Amster
Mercy
Miss Edwards
Rosalsky
Olga
Amster
Lee
H. C. Stackpole
Ambassador Lost in Guatemalan Jungle Mystery
In Mexico City on April 17 anxiety rose over General Eduardo Hay the Mexican Ambassador to Guatemala and former ambassador to Italy who is missing in the jungle region between Guatemala and Mexico. He departed by plane from Guatemala City to study frontier violence near the Hacienda La Fama near Campeche and has not been heard from since. Also noted is Miss Alice Huffman recovering after an operation in New Castle Hospital.
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International
Mexico City
Eduardo Hay
Guatemala
Italy
Mexico
Ortiz Rubio
Hay
Guatemala City
Department of Peten
General Hay
la Fama
Campeche
Alice Huffman
Rose Avenue
Bell Telephone Co
New Castle Hospital
Ten Arrests During Ellwood City Bootleg Sweep
County and state officers raided ten bootleg joints in Ellwood City in a coordinated operation described as military in conduct. Ten arrests were made with hearings set before Squire Van Gorder on Friday. Some arrests were for sale, others for possession as part of the roundup.
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Ellwood City
Squire van Gorder
Lindbergh Seeks New Air Record Flight Start Here
Charles Lindbergh and his wife prepare for a high altitude trans continental flight from Burbank if midwest weather cooperates. The plan is Los Angeles to New York with a fuel stop at Wichita Kansas, aiming for ten hours to Wichita in a low wing monoplane. Officials say departure will occur when central storm conditions ease.
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International News Service
Burbank
Calif
Middle West
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Los Angeles
New York
Wichita
Kan
Central States
Easter gifts and outfits drive spring shopper mood
A breezy column notes budget minded students seek Easter posies and shoulder bouquets as supply chain of flowers like orchids push prices. It warns against geraniums and highlights the holiday rush as gals plan festive attire and gifts despite tight wallets.
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A. W. Chilton
Charles E. Allen
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