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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1932

Page

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Dr Condon Says Kidnapers Are Again Contacted

Dr Condon states kidnappers remain in contact with Lindbergh circle as efforts to recover the baby continue. He plans mediation with Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Colonel Henry Breckinridge, saying a safe return is hoped within days after renewed talks and a $50,000 ransom, while reporters track the Bronx and City Island developments.

David I Sentner International Wewn Trenton N. As Killsburgh Babs Henry Breckinridge Lindbergh Con von City Island

Springlike Pause Brightens PA Weather

Yesterday’s warmth offered a mild break from two weeks of cold and rain. Observers note springlike conditions may continue as mild temps spread across the area. A local motorist with a can of gasoline displayed frustration at a largely empty machine. Young Americans were seen in several districts Sunday afternoon loosening throwing arms ahead of the baseball season opener. William Marquis reports his colt Victor Axworthy is among the youngest harness horses, trained since nine months old. Outdoor enthusiasts found Sunday afternoon thoroughly enjoyable. Residents who typically stay indoors left note for Page Two.

William Marquis Victor Axworthy

Daily Weather Report for Past 24 Hours

Weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending 9 o'clock this morning with a high of 47 and a low of 24, no precipitation, and river stage rising. Sunday’s 24 hour period records a high of 48, low of 29, trace precipitation, and river stage 7.2. Year ago dates show April 17 with high 7, low 48, trace precipitation and April 18 with high 10, low 29, precipitation 0.

Kansas Slayer Hanged by Mob near Achilles tree

An angry mob of 1500 men abducted Richard Read from a jail in St Francis Kansas and hanged him from a tree near the Achilles area where Hunter girl Dorothy Winter’s body was found. Read admitted guilt drunkenly as the mob dispersed and ordered coroner Dr Charles Hennenberger to collect the body at daybreak.

Conternational St, Francis Kan Richard Read Dorothy Win+ter J. H. Indes Read Kansas Achilles Hunter Mov Charles B. Hennenberger Rawlins Eounty Atwood

Two Men Die In Livermore Falls Plane Crash

Conternational News Service report from Lewiston Maine states two men died when a plane crashed on the Androscoggin river banks at Livermore Falls. Pilot Den James Mantoy 28 of Berlin and passenger Tred Maxwell 22 of Livermore Falls perished as the craft went into a tail spin and burst into flames. bystanders tried to douse the fire.

Conternational News Service Lewiston Androscroggin Atlivermore Falls Aames Theden James Mantoy Berlin Tred Maxwell Livermore Falls Liverore Talis Mill

Adjusting Loss At Lumber Yard Settlement Expected

Adjusting agents from insurance carriers handling the Sultizen's Lumber Company policies are conferring with company officials today and a settlement is expected soon. After the settlement the board of directors will meet to decide on rebuilding plans.

Sultizen’s Lumber Company

Economy Plans Imperilled by Differences Between Hoover Garner

President Hoover and House Leader Garner agree on a single program to save at least 200 million dollars a year but dissension within the White House and the House economy committee threatens to delay action. The Senate method of cutting 10 percent from big supply bills is opposed by the President who protests the approach while seeking a unified national program. International News Service reports Washington April 18.

William S.neal Senate House Economy Committee McDulle Alabama Hoover Garner House

Lawyers And Ministers Debate Woman Suffrage Friday

Lawyers and ministers from this city will meet in the Senior High School Auditorium Friday night April 22 for a public debate on woman suffrage. The discussion marks a rare public airing after twenty two years with no formal discussion on the topic.

Istater Repairs Local Streets Start This Morning

Work began today on repairing local streets within the state highway system. Crews will patch potholes with crushed stone and tar, beginning at Croton Avenue on Westington Street and moving toward the Diamond. Supervisor H. F. Lightner says the fall secondary road program is near completion in several county sections.

Highway Department Croton Avenue Wastington Street H. F. Lightner New Castle

Offutts Move to New Location After Fire Salvage

Workers transfer valuable stock from the damaged W. J. Offutt Company store to temporary quarters in the Butler Block on South Mill Street after a Tuesday night blaze. Fire spread from the Woods block to the Trades and Labor Assembly hall, with extensive damage on the third floor. Salvage efforts include Isaly stock, though much goods were ruined by water and saturated.

W. J. Offutt Company South Mill Street Washington and Mill Street Trades and Labor Assembly Hall Isaly Toodstuffs

Report Woman Is Pursued Near Kellish Home

Police investigated a report that a man insulted and pursued Mrs. Agnes Smolkowicz and her daughter near Moravia Street and Terrace Avenue. They fled to the Kellish home for protection. the suspect, an American man about 40 to 45, 5'9" to 5'10" tall, 145 to 150 pounds, wearing an overcoat, dark suit and black hat, could not be located.

Kellish West Terrace Avenue Agnes Smolkowicz Fulton Street Moravia Street Terrace Avenue Kelliah

Wilmington Girl Returned By Abductors After Ransom Demand

Nine year old Hilda Brodsky, abducted for a stated $30,000 ransom, was returned unharmed to her Wilmington parents after Intermediary Reverend Joseph Pugliese facilitated negotiations with suspects, a man and woman, whose identities remain secret. Police pursuit continues as authorities expect arrests soon. The case underscores Delaware’s death penalty for kidnapping.

Ational News Servicr Gton Del Wilmi Hilda Brodsky Hilda Philadelphia Joseph Pugliese Big Church Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Father Puglese Delaware River Pathor Pugliese Delaware

Death notices listing several residents ages in Johnson and related names

A compact death record listing multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Mrs Elizabeth Johnson 81 of Spruce street Mrs Edna Barmon 56 of Newport Henry Evans 41 of West Madison Avenue Joseph AteDevitt 34 of Uber Avenue Mrs Mark Ellen Sweet 89 of Warrison Trent and Clif Wannald 86 of Youngstown Ohio each entry shows age and residence without further details.

Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Spruce Street Edna Barmon W Pierce Newport Henry T. Evans West Midison Avenue Joseph F. AteDevitt Uber Avenue Markc Ellen Sweet Warrison Trent Clif Sylvester Wannald Youngstown

Guards fire at Ohio mine clash with strikers at Good year plant

Ohio National Guardsmen halted a strike attack on the Somers mine of Good year Tire and Stubber in Adena. Three men were wounded as 12 guardsmen fired on agitators advancing from two directions. Militia used tear gas bombs and machine guns while reporters came under fire and barricades were torn down.

International News Service Adena Ohio National Guardsmen Somers Goodyear Tire & Stubber Company Frank Spadafore Gillonvile Elmer Trionsi Piney Fork Louis Porter Bellaire Wilam Kimbell Bradley Miner al Gough Pittedargh Sun-Telegraph Columbus Thns Amde

Stagger System Proposed By Hoover Page in Santa Monica

Special To The News reports in Santa Monica California that Mr Hoover advocates a stagger system claiming it could yield eighty million dollars annually. He explains staggering as workers commuting different days and returning the next, though details remain unclear. the piece questions who benefits and notes confusion about the plan’s implementation and effects.

Santa Monica Cali Anni Hoover

Japan Russia Tension Deepens In Harbin Bombing Reports

Tokyo wires report Japan Russia relations grow tenser as Harbin consul says recent bombing in the region was linked to Russian Communists. Japanese warnings of serious consequences follow. Continuation noted on Page Two.

James Young International News Service Tokyo Japan Russia Harbin

Man Crushed to Death by Own Automobile in Franklin

FRANKLIN Pa April Apron Sterrett a former mercantile appraiser and orchardist was killed today when his car in gear lurched forward and crushed him beneath its wheels. FRANKLIN. Pa, Apron, Sterrett. BY, of Wesley, was dead to day-victim of his own automobie.

International News Service Franklin Sterrett Wesley Mercantile Orchardish

False alarm turned in at busy Moravia and Long corner

An alarm from Box 5 at 2:85 this morning proved false. Assistant Fire Chief Stockman and Fire Central and No. 5 units arrived to find no person who had seen the box or any indication of a fire.

Moravia Sstreet Long Avenue Stockmaan Iron Central No. 5

Stolen Auto Report From Downtown Address

J. W. Miles of 113 West Washington street reported an Overland sedan stolen overnight from an alley near her residence. The vehicle had no license plates and police have not located the car.

Place Mais J. W. Miles West Washington Street

Irvin Elected As Steel Director

William A. Irving was elected to the board of U. S. Steel to succeed Jones A. Farrell as president, filling a vacancy. Other directors whose terms expired—George F. Baker, Whitney J. Filbert, Junius S. Morena Jr., and Thomas Morrison—were reappointed or newly elected.

Clitemating News Services Hoboken N. J William A. Irving Jones A. Farrell U. S. Steel Corporation Lbus George F. Baker Wilhtiny J. Filbert Junius 5. Morena, Jr Thomas Morrison

Runaway Girl Grace Bowman Found Wanderer Returns Home

Philadelphia April 14 Grace Bowman reportedly ran away from home and wandered the streets at night before being found by her father. She refused to return, then agreed to go back home after the father arrived and coaxed her into returning.

Bunletin Nova Servleet Philadelpia Grace Bowman der Bowman Waken Sway Ater Grace

Massie Prosecution to Attack Story in Slaying Case

International report notes defense and prosecution battle in the Massie case. Judge Clarence Darrow faces questions over calling Mrs Fortesque and other co defendants as trial proceeds into its third week. The scene includes a move from a Judiciary Building stairway and mentions Aristrcratic Fortesque family ties.

James Adam International News Service Atest Wonolclo Thomas FL Massie Joseph Nabale- Wii Prosertitea Clarence Darrow Taster Kelley Grace Bubbard Fortesque Ato Fortesque Darrow Attacs

Second Check Is Being Sent In January Allotments

According to press reports Lawrence County allotments for January will be issued under provisions of the IRS. A December report reaching the county on Saturday indicated about Jalitins subsidies and the poor reel under the Talbot bill are being sent out of Harri.

Fiuishsburg Harri Irs Lawrence County Savircay Jalitins

Fragmentary OCR Note With Mixed Nonsense

The text presents garbled OCR with names and events partially unreadable. It mentions loans, a bicycle or boat reference, and unclear dates, lacking coherent facts or identifiable persons or organizations for a proper summary.

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