25 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a contentious scene with supporters and rivals, mentioning Smith and an organization. A boy broke a track record yesterday, tied to a chorus girl connected to Fre Stone’s show. The text hints at disputes over organizational progress and personal accusations.
Announcement urges merchants and town institutions to adopt daylight saving time as the clock changes Sunday. Local musical groups travel for a regional contest. hopes run high for prizes. Community efforts expand with Parent Teacher initiatives and a drive to recruit 1,000 members for the local motor club. County agricultural coach calls for improved seed potatoes as preparations shift toward the new time and events continue into Page Two.
Wes Sea, just entering his twenty first year, lived in Pennsylvania then for several years before relocating to New Case in 1890. He has since worked as a photographer there for about thirty nine years, and is married residing on Highland Avenue.
Over 2900 in money and securities were found secreted under rugs in the Hertel estate. The administrator CL Ball and others noted funds totaling 2540 with a certificate of deposit for 220 and 120 in cash. Bank notes reportedly good. Sale preparations proceed on page two.
Washington reports Harry Sinclair, the financier, intends to surrender by May 4 to begin a 90 day contempt sentence. The Supreme Court refused a rehearing, Hoover unlikely to grant a pardon. Arrangements for his stay at Occoquan Virginia and a hotel suite near DuPont Circle are being made for his three month confinement.
A Texas cyclone killed seven people and sent 27 to hospitals with injuries. The disaster damaged homes in an inland area about 23 miles from the town, leaving most residences along the affected street destroyed or severely damaged.
President Hoover claims a congressional win as the House passes the Haugen farm relief bill to create a federal farm board with 500 million dollars in funding. Amid votes on 31 amendments, Rep Haugen pushes the measure with strong Republican backing while the Senate debates the McNary bill.
Governor John S. Fisher vetoed three acts here, including a measure to force state aided hospitals to admit disabled veterans if needed, noting beds and funding limits. Another veto blocked fees for deeds recorders in certain counties, deeming it duplicative, and a third rejected requiring contractors to post extra bonds to cover labor and material wages.
Carl L. Zek was named constable and tax collector for Enon Valley following a petition to Judge Hildebrand. The document states William G. Rees, the prior elected holder, has died.
The United States insists on absolute naval equality with Great Britain in any new disarmament accord. Hugh Gibson’s Geneva overture drew general Senate approval, while unity formed around preserving American and British parity, despite a lone dissent from Senator King of Utah who argues equality should not be a bargaining point.
Pittsburgh April 25 Mrs Louise McPherridge Thaden aviatrix of Oakland California said she will not attempt to set an endurance tying record for women again. Arrival in Pittsburgh followed reports of a June flight and a special plane at Wichita Kansas where Elinor Smith recently broke the record. Thaden indicated future flights would be for her own pleasure and planned to stay in Pittsburgh indefinitely.
The New Castle chapter of the Pennsylvania State Education Association held its annual banquet at George Washington Junior High School cafeteria serving by students. A modern table layout, pep singing led by Miss Gladys Rich, and school parodies followed a program of sketches from each school.
Two men arrested for speeding confessed to robbing the Nes and Wechan National Bank at Wrestminster Maryland on April. They are identified as Rawlings Writtenere, 25, claimed to be brothers of Richard and Roher. The confession lists associates and possible ties to the incident.
Edinor Smith, a 17 year old from Freeport, plans a solo New York to Rome Atlantic crossing. She aims to be the first girl to fly solo across the Atlantic and has mother approval and public support. She recently set a record of 26 hours 22 minutes in endurance flights, surpassing Louise Thaden.
Police say Pasquale Livey, 43, died after naming two suspects in a fatal shooting that ended a South Philadelphia gang feud. Livey alleged James Fiori, 30, and Frank Piccolo, 28, shot him and may reveal gang secrets. A citywide manhunt was launched as officials ordered intensified arrests and crackdowns amid rising crime following a grand jury dissolution.
Twenty two persons were injured when a Webroit Pony Express motor coach collided head on with a railroad freight train in Michigan City Indiana. Rescue teams freed several captives from the wreckage and took victims to local hospitals.
An automobile thief, Frank Resler aged 31 from Rochester, wounded a detective in a gun battle in Cleveland. Fleeing officers pursuing him forced the suspect into a dog kennel where he reportedly killed himself rather than be captured. Detectives Henry Lancevist and William Evans led the chase, tracing the thief through telegraph lines as local police tracked movements.
Obituary notice reports the death of Mn. Mery K Bryant aged 80 of 15 West a harth street with additional details about Poaler B Hinstle 93 from Yourgstown noted in local death record.
Survivors pulled from an open lifeboat after drifting for a week. Ten died from exposure in the harsh sea conditions. Captain Macli libis reports the rescue near ABOARL THE YACTIE AMEVAL, with New Bedford, Massachusetts linked observers.
A group of aviators including Captain Pa er of Clarion and W C Gamble of Rockford completed a 42 mile flight to Alaska despite snow and rough conditions. They said they would return to the United States when weather allowed and aimed to test the feasibility of ice aviation over the route.
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