24 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1929
Page
1
A garbled report describes a massive girder incident at the North Street bridge causing traffic disruption. It mentions highway officials, dirt road conditions, aviation interest, dental educational campaigns, library plans for a May 2 opening, fare box testing on Highland Avenue, and ongoing local concerns amid unclear details.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a vehicle related matter with unclear names and dates. The readable part hints at a notice or brief about a repayment or sale involving an automobile. Details and parties cannot be determined from the fragment.
The Epworth church fund drive shows $95 701 raised of a $175 900 target as board members pledge strong support. A May 6 start date is planned with much of the rest to come from member canvassing. The merged Grace M E and Epworth boards met in Shing Toons with families. funds raised surpassed $94 701 with additional pledges. The new church will sit at East Washington Street and Butler Avenue with parking for about 100 cars. Grace Chapel will be the name for the Grace Chapel Sunday School room.
Alfred E. Smith, Democrat presidential hopeful, was toppled amid a power struggle within Tammany Hall. The report notes a recent defeat by 101-3 votes and signals shifting leadership as Mayor Walker consolidates control, with references to internal factions and political maneuvering in New York.
Former County Commissioner B. M. Leslie Donates a six room winged house for fox squirrels in front of the courthouse. Janitors McCracken and James plan to erect the shelter shaped like a Greek dress with four gables. The white building with black trim sits over two feet each way and includes a bath designed by Mr. Leown. The squirrels spent the winter in a box until the structure was prepared.
News from Washington notes House leaders expect quick passage of the farm relief bill within 48 hours amid a push by supporters of the expert Debenture plan to oppose President Hoover. Rep Haugen of Iowa expresses confidence a final vote will come tomorrow as amendments are debated.
Police identify two battered bodies found early today in a ditch near Brooklyn village south of Cleveland as Morris Fuerstman and Isadore Selmer, both of Cleveland. Investigators believe the pair were targeted by Detroit gangsters after a hijacking incident.
Willam Mackenzie and Noel Marshall, prominent Toronto residents and aviation enthusiasts, died when their Motyl plane crashed at Seaside Airdrome in Ronto Ont. The craft caught fire after the crash, burning the victims in the cockpit as workers fought to reach them. Mackenzie was the grandson of Sir William Mackenzie and Marshall the grandson of Colonel Noel Marshall, head of Standard Fuel of Toronto.
The Canadian Pacific liner Duchess of Athol called at Cherbourg France with six fatalities from malignant malaria on an African cruise. Of 100 disembarked passengers at Cherbourg four more deaths occurred later aboard due to the illness.
Lawyers on Capitol Hill argued over Senator William King’s claim that there are no constitutional guarantees of free speech or religious liberty. The debate centers on whether the Constitution protects peaceful assembly and individual rights versus legislative limits.
Preliminary work on the precinct survey in New Castle has begun. Attorney Tray Mercer and commissioners Ww. Leslin Wilson and Thomas Ivelde, appointed by the court, aim to report by June 1. The survey will map precinct details to inform the court and the public.
A garbled report alleges a 15 year old, Harvard Harshman, of Youngsman, sought cheap fame by claiming he abducted Beatrice Rosenbaum, 10, a year earlier and abandoned her to frame a brother. He was arrested on charges of passing bad checks amid claimed motives.
April 24 dispatch notes cards and telegrams arriving for Hannah Finnefrock of Ten Mile Lake, Lon Vengo County, who will celebrate her 102nd birthday tomorrow. Born in Armstrong County in 1827, she enjoyed long health but has been bedbound for several weeks.
A brief death notice lists Olive Nagel aged 23 of Wampim Vond and George White aged 22 months from Cherry Street, with an action taken in the WOR Book in Hollyworml California.
The article notes commended remarks by Gibson praising naval strength stance with little chance of conference action before 1931. It highlights Washington diplomacy, ongoing cables, and expectations of continued Anglo-American policy without early shifts. It mentions experts examining the mechanics of the matter and hints at continuation of policy paths.
A year-old Wanda Mong of Roe Grove, Pennsylvania, died within hours after swallowing several strychnine pills at her mother’s bedside. Coroners are investigating the incident as authorities review the circumstances of the child’s death in the family home.
Elinor Smith, the noted aviator, sets a new endurance record by remaining aloft for over 26 hours at Roosevelt Field. She lifted off Tuesday morning and landed at 2:03 p m completing the flight well ahead of the previous mark.
The readable fragments mention names and dates with unclear context. The source lacks coherent events or actions to describe a definite news item. Further restoration is needed to identify people, places, and the incident.
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