Mellons Bambing Contests and Local Allegations
Fragmentary report references Mellons Bambing and U S Diamond Rogers contending over employment matters. Mentions Norris, Atl Sam, Ne braska, and a Ford roadster with unclear actions and loyalties.
30 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary report references Mellons Bambing and U S Diamond Rogers contending over employment matters. Mentions Norris, Atl Sam, Ne braska, and a Ford roadster with unclear actions and loyalties.
A garbled local column mentions pedestrians fatalities and injuries, bicycle thefts by schoolboys, and safety notices on Haylansburg road with one way traffic for four days. It cites ongoing post office carrier schedules and streetcar operations with vague references to New Castle and Pa News.
Fragmentary note on 21 Raiphy W Bolainger, president of a New Castle club, working as a building clerk in Johnston, with later travel and roles in a national organization. Details muddled, key names partially readable.
In Washington the Hoover administration faced Senate opposition on Mellon's cabinet status, farm relief policy, and immigration repeal. A Judiciary Committee vote loomed on Mellon remaining as treasury secretary while Agriculture tests could disclose ignored expert advice. Migration fights pit bolting Republicans with Democrats against the president's origins act repeal.
In Johnson County Kentucky on Jennings Creek in the wildcat mountains area four people are dead and three others are reported killed after a pitched battle at a mountain moonshine still. The dead include Lee Gibson his wife and their son and Wallace Hannah. Wayne Hannah brother of Wallace was fatally shot and brought to a hospital with chest injuries as investigators seek to question him. The fight stemmed from a dispute over the still owned by the Gibson and Hannah families. Authorities rushed to the hospital to question Wayne Hannah.
A burglar entered the Tau Omega Tech chapter house in Pattsburg around 4 a.m. and stole about $70 from members who were sleeping. Police report a single intruder and no injuries as investigations continue.
Lawrence County rural schools have transformed from the old red schoolhouse to modern systems matching city schools. Dr. J Linwood Eisenberg praised their leadership, crediting two leaders, County Superintendent John C Syling and Assistant Charles F Ball, for driving the progress over eight years. Continued on Fare Two.
International News Service reports scattered Tebel troops in Sonora, the last rebel holding, expected to surrender with little resistance. Federal forces advance on the Southern Pacific rail line while rebels flee via Pulpito Pass toward Noales, Noca, and Agua Prieta. Leaders seek flight into the United States unless terms are offered by Gen Calles and President Porter.
Mrs Mary Ware Dennett, known as the fighting grandmother, says she will not pay the $390 fine after her conviction for distributing free sex instruction to the young. A stay of execution was granted until a federal court decision. The article notes a possible trip to the federal penitentiary as the next step in the case.
Miss Emma J. Wades, a handicapped capable school nurse, suffered a fall on Friday evening while walking with friends on a street in New Wilmington. She tripped on a raised sidewalk, tried to break her fall with her hands, injured her right hand and three kneecaps, but fractures are mending and she continues duties with her left hand in a sling.
A Washington House Naval Committee hearing outlines opposition to Ambassador Hugh Gibson’s plan to limit naval forces and align Britain and France as regional naval and military overlords. The critic warns the scheme could remake global power, granting Britain naval dominance and France unmatched military heft, while the United States faces broader European accountability. Continued on page two.
George We Sick of this city was awarded the general contract for the construction of the new annex to the Bessemer high school for a bid of $2,58 by the Bessemer board of education at its regular meeting. The electrical contract went to Marvin Electrical Company of New Castle at $1,294. The heating and ventilating work was awarded to Wou AL Clark and Company for $8523, and Gardner Bros of Elwood City secured the plumbing contract for $1,937. Construction will begin soon for occupancy by next fall.
Captain Olsen, described as of Tankingue Island, reportedly swam for 36 hours before reaching a telegraph office. Doctors in Manila say he and 12 others injured in the Delhi disaster are expected to live, though several crew members were lost.
Two sisters Mrs. Fred W Jasper and Ma Stella McCord won their race to save a dying father in Newton Iowa. M A McCord 8 former mayor and sheriff was in hospital as fog delayed a medical team. Relatives in Newton and Jasper reported the dramatic bedside vigil and hopeful signs as the day progressed.
The committee states the campaign aims to establish a permanent fund to maintain supplies with emphasis on sustaining hospital operations. They also request the price of two movies as part of fundraising or related notes.
In Northeast Pennsylvania three Indianapolis gangsters held for the murder of Mt Jewitt patrolman Russell Swanse were moved under heavy state police and highway patrol guard. A hearing was scheduled for 3 30 pm with District Attorney Oia ius siaff to lead, amid tight protection to prevent any escape attempt.
Authorities report a young husband confessed to killing with estranged quarrel dynamics cited as motive. The case notes cover his attempt to cover up evidence as investigators outline the sequence of events leading to the discovery of a body and custody arrangements surrounding a girl.
Pittsburgh authorities detain a postmaster amid a discrepancy of 3314.83 dollars found during operations. The case centers on missing funds and official accountability within the postal service. Further details pending official statements.
The governor signed a measure granting a life sentence to a fourth offender in a high profile case. The decision follows lengthy legal battles and appeals from prosecutors asserting escalating criminal actions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals such as Arthur Mometer and Sean Mebeister with ages and addresses like Reve avenue. Other names appear scrambled or garbled with no clear events or actions.
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