Daylight thefts strike Washington street clothing stores
Robberies occurred Friday between noon and 2 pm at three Washington street shops. Three Mexican men Joseph Cardimas Sylvester Fernandez and Manuel Morales were captured later that afternoon in Beaver Falls while attempting to dispose of stolen clothing to compatriots. Twenty suits were stolen from Norman Ehrlich Joseph Ehrlich and the People's Credit Clothing Company, most of which were recovered. The danger was discovered after arrests linked to the dealers' names were reported, prompting a fuller stock check.
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Washington Street
Beaver Falls
Joseph Cardimas
Sylvester Fernandez
Manuel Morales
Norman Ehrlich
Joseph Ehrlich
People’s Credit Clothing Company
Pittsburgh Grocer Fatally Shot Over Insult to Woman
John Foster, 29, dies at Presbyterian Hospital from a chest wound after a late night shooting provoked by an alleged insult to Mrs Ruth Lanahan at a Pittsburgh grocery where he worked. Three suspects, Gabriele Aromando 16 Louis Mestramello 32 and Frank Mestramello 34, are held. Mrs Lanahan fled the scene. her husband sought an apology.
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Frank Mestramello
Ruth Lanahan
Foster
Busy man neglects home duties and golf dates
Arthur Mometer has no time for lawn care repairs or keeping the family, insisting he is busy from dawn till dark. He misses evenings with the kids, must fix up for a weekly golf foursome, plans to play Sunday, and aims to lower his score despite a weathered week.
Biggest Prohibition Showdown Faces Next Congress
A December congressional clash over Prohibition threatens to convert the temporary rum patrol into a permanent coastwide enforcement arm. Officials say funding of 10 to 15 million dollars is needed to sustain a steady liquor blockade against smugglers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
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Congress
United States
Gen. L. Co. Andrews
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Advertising policy for political candidates at New Castle News
The New Castle News announces that candidate advertising will be accepted unless it vilifies or casts aspersions on opponents. The paper remains open to reputable individuals and businesses but rejects fudging or vilification. Signed by Fred L. Rentz President and Jacob F. Rentz General Manager.
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New Castle News
Lawrence County
The
Thousands of Klansmen flood Washington in mass parade
National Capital greets a massive Ku Klux Klan assembly as special trains and caravans bring thousands to the city for a nationwide display. Estimates vary from 6,000 to 50,000, with police unsure of total numbers while Klansmen tout 5,000 or more. The capital's streets buzz with caravans bearing K. K. K. and 100-cent American slogans.
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C International
Washington
Invisible Empire
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
West Virginia
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Klan Kleagles
Omer
Capitol
Man Killed Struck by Train Near New Kensington
Paul Kupa, 55, was killed when struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train at Glasmera near New Kensington Pennsylvania. Authorities believe he had been drinking and wandered onto the track.
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International News Services
New Kensington
Paul Kupa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glasmera
Here
Man in N Y Brutally Slain Found in Street
Police believe William Strobe aged 42 was murdered by a foe who struck him on the head with a blunt weapon. The body was found outside his New York home by a peddler, clothing limited to underwear and trousers.
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International News Service
New York
William Strobe
Auto overturns kill Klan member in Rockville Pike crash
A car carrying Ku Klux Klan members from Cumberland to a Washington celebration overturned on the Rockville Pike. Clarence Lyons, 22, was killed instantly. Howard Drance, the driver, was critically injured with a fractured skull and jaw and severe lacerations. Grant Gordon George Kickle and Rackey Robonett were slightly injured.
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Vwey
Washington
Cumberland
Rockville Pike
Clarence Lyons
Howard Drance
Grant Gordon
George Kickle
Rackey Robonett
Struck By Auto Dinsmore Hurt In Eastbrook
Charles W. Dinsmore a 65 year old carpenter of 1242 East Washington street is in Shenango Valley Hospital with a severe head injury after being struck by William Crowe’s car at Eastbrook Friday afternoon. An initial skull fracture was ruled out after surgery. he remains semi conscious but improving. Crowe listed as fire department member was traveling with Iniston Parry and his granddaughter Geraldine who was ill. Dinsmore stepped backward from his parked car as they approached New Castle. Continued on page two.
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Charles W. Dinsmore
East Washington Street
Shenango Valley Hospital
Eastbrook
William Crowe
Dewey Avenue
Kelley
Dinsmore
Crowe
Iniston Parry
Geraldine
New Castle
Mr. Dinsmore
Lightning Kills Farmer and Injures Two in Hay Load
In Butler Pennsylvania near Emery Chapel Buffalo township a lightning strike on a hay load at the Roenigk farm killed Albert Roenigk 22 and injured two other workers.
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Butler
Roenigk Farm
Emery Chapel
Buffalo Township
Albert Roengk
Eliastown
Emory Chapel
Fever Hoch
Albert Frey
William Roenigk
Alsfacher
Stawuy Kill
Syracuse Police Chase Knapp Before Dawn
Syracuse police pursued Philip Knox Knapp an indicted suspect in the thrill slaying of Louis Peneila before dawn. Knapp fled in a commandeered automobile on North Salton Street as Patrolman FP Wolff shouted to halt. Wolff identified the fugitive, a former Syracuse University and Cornell student, after a 76 day manhunt.
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International News Service
Syracuse
N. Y
Philip Knox Knapp
Louis Peneila
Knapp
Salton Street
FP. J.wolff
Wolf
Wolff
Syracuse University
Cornell
New Castle Cakes Game Postponed After Misunderstanding
A planned QO. & P. league tennis game between New Castle and Cleveland Grennar Cakes at Cen tennis Field this afternoon is postponed due to management misunderstandings. One game likely to be played next Saturday.
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Cleveland Grennar Cakes
New Castle
Centennis
Bomb Blast Forces 34 Families From NYC Homes
August 8 report says two stores on Thirteenth Street were wrecked by a blast. One man, Joseph Bigigi, 42, a grocer, was injured as windows shattered and doors were blown from hinges.
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Bulleton
Tional News Service
New York
Joseph Bigigi
Beauty Of Alps Described By New Castle Woman Climbs Amid Hail Storm
A New Castle writer recounts a Swiss Alps journey from Montreux to Interlaken and Bernese Oberland. She details Jungfrau views, glacier ice colors, mountain carriers, and a rising hail storm seen during the Berne Oberland leg, noting beauty and gratitude for the experience.
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New Castle
Frederick Roberts
New Castle News
Montreux
Switzerland
Inter— Taken
Swiss Alps
Brienzer - See
Thuaner- See
Hruiig Pass
Brienz
Interlaken
Eden
Jungfrau
Five Cars Damaged and One Girl Hurt in Midnight Crash
A late night accident near Stevenson's Bend on the New Castle Youngstown road damaged five autos and injured a Grove City girl who was returning from the Blue Goose Inn with John Lindsey. Rain allegedly caused the Studebaker to overturn. others were turned off the road or left at embankments as rumors of fatalities abounded but proved unfounded.
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Jungfrau
Scheidegr
Wwerg
Stevenson’s Bend
New Castle
Youngstown
Blue Goose Inn
Unitua
Grove City
John Lindsey
Mercer
Rains
Studebaker
Hmmett Long
Jon Pelforini
Flint
Death Notices for Anmina Adams Stayer Julius DeThomas and Dr George Bagnall
Death notices list Anmina Adams Stayer aged 75 of 20 Smithford Street Julius DeThomas aged 29 of 220 Condor Street and Dr George Bagnall aged 39 of Stoneboro PA. No funeral details provided.
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Mra
Anmina Adams Stayer
Smithford Street
Julius DeThomas
Condor Street
George Bagnall
Stoneboro
Walnut Creek murder mystery solved by coast police
The Wal nut Creek case, once baffling, is now deemed solved. Gilvert Warren Barbe of Jersey Shore Pennsylvania is identified as the slain man used to stage an insurance hoax. Burke's charred body was found after a July 20 lab explosion at the Pacific Cellulose Walnut Creek laboratory. The victim's face and fingertips were mutilated with acid to hinder ID.
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Miller Holland
International News Service
San Francisco
Cal
Walnut Creek
Pacific Coast
Hoanes
Gilvert Warren Barbe
Locust Street
Jersey Shore
Pennsylvania
Eastern University
Burke
Pacific Cellulose Company
San Francis
E. O. Heinrich
Lot Ferkeley
Batbe
Charles Henry Vartz
Warspy
Driver Exonerated By Coroner's Jury
Bradley J. McGonigle was exonerated after a coroner's inquest into a Tuesday noon accident on Moravia street near the Big Run Bridge. A four year old boy died after being struck by McGonigle's car. the jury found the driver had exercised necessary precautions and the accident was unavoidable.
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Bradley J. McGonigle
North
Jefferson Street
Charles Berletts
Michael Barletti
McGonigle
Moravia Street
Big Run Bridge
New Caste
Samuel Chikton
Mizhael Haslak
H. O C. Woods
Joseph Graham
E. T. Whalen
J. C. Rogan
G. Clark
M. C. Kennedy
McGonigla
L. C. Mantz
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Pittsburgh
Grovera
Arthur Mometer
Nancy Sayles
New England
Ernesto Li’ Becci
Department of Interior
Italy
Nancy
Robert S. Thornburgh
the New Castle News
Fred L. Rentz
Jacob F. Rentz
National Capital
Klan
Wiliam Crowe
Albert Roenigk
Hoch
Frye
Syracuse, N. Y
Phil Knapp
New York City
Alps
Santamierga
Harbor Bridge
Coast Police
Pacific Coast Police
Charles Berlettd
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