18 Aug 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1928
Page
1
Special to The News Beverly Hills August night show opens a national tour where Coolidge and Rogers stage a political duel. Rogers mocks Coolidge likening him to a ukulele as both candidates perform under a political spotlight, blurring lines between acting and real intent.
Visitors applaud the new First Nations Bank of Lawrence County and Lawrence Savings and Trust offices with modern equipment and patron-friendly layouts. Westminster College plans a transformed campus with two new buildings, while air shows and highway traffic highlight local life.
Topeka Kans August 18 Today the largest crowd in Kansas history will witness Charley Curtis being formally notified by the Republican party that he is chosen as the vice presidential candidate. Forecast calls for ideal weather with a fair cooler day as 30 000 gather on the state house yard and 20 million listen by radio.
Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer prepare for the second leg of their trans Atlantic attempt from Rockford to Stockholm via Mount Evans Greenland. The 1600 mile leg crosses Northeastern Canada’s wilderness posing risk of a forced landing in remote areas.
Edwin E. Tidball, 79, of Brindwood California, and Harry Curr, 30, of Cambridge, are listed in the death records. Details include ages and locations with no additional biographical data provided.
Police report fifteen cars removed from downtown New Castle early this morning under the two o’clock parking ban. Cars were stored at a local garage after owners paid standard storage, with East Palls Street East North Street and the public square noted among the locations. Chief C C Horner warns the ordinance will be enforced strictly going forward and urges overnight parkers to arrange garage storage.
Governor Al Smith, in a statement due within forty eight hours, will denounce Dr John Roach Straton of Calvary Baptist Church and Kansas editor William Allen White for portraying him as antagonistic to moral progress and pro saloon. The anticipated remarks could become a pivotal campaign document as the governor prepares for retirement.
Berlin reports that Kellogg arrives in Paris to sign the anti war treaty and faces a situation similar to Wilson's earlier effort. The Paris conference is seen as a continuation of the peace frame work, with allies and enemies raising controversial issues. Correspondent Jito b Tolischus notes Europe’s wary stance ahead of the session.
Rome Aug 18 Emma Carell once famous soprano and later the world’s only woman opera impresario was killed in a car crash while traveling from Florence to Rome. She left the stage at 38 and became Rome opera manager. She later partnered with husband Mocchi, former Buenos Aires impresario, for fourteen years of operatic management.
Crowds from the city and county gathered at the corner of Mercer and Washington streets to inspect the new First National Bank home. Floral tributes, ornate interiors, and police officers were noted as visitors toured the building through morning and afternoon, with evening expected to draw larger crowds.
A severe storm drenched Philadelphia and Wilmington with record rainfall, flooding the Eastwick area and driving residents from homes. Six feet of water trapped families as Cobb Creek overflowed, while roads washed out and bridges damaged. Pile driver equipment was driven into bridges. crews battled fires and rescues as hundreds affected.
Hoover diverted from his return to Washington to visit the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona and reiterated commitment to the Boulder dam project. He planned three major speeches in the last week of the campaign, with a Chicago stop contemplated as he moves westward toward election day.
New York reporting that Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton sailed today aboard the White Star liner Romerise after a stay at his Corning home and at his Dartmouth summer place. Mrs. Houghton will return to England next month. He praised the multilateral treaty for the prevention of war as the greatest hope for international peace and declined further comment on international affairs or politics.
At the Kittanning county fair 12,000 people watched races and a beauty contest but no beauties appeared for judging. A notable feature was a 7 yard dash between horse and automobile won by a horse. Stanley Ray, 16, of Kittanning, rode the winning horse. A stock parade and more races were scheduled to close the day.
Lawrence Savings & Trust on Washington street unveiled its new banking quarters today with a modern, eye pleasing design. The lobby features scagliola columns and teller booths without cages, marble floors, rubber tile offices, black walnut woodwork, grilled bronze railings, and an art glass ceiling. A women’s writing lounge is in the northwest corner as crowds tour the impressive new setup.
The State Highway Department plans to plant 1000 trees of oak elm and orient plane along two routes in Lawrence County between Eneno Valley and Westfield Grange Rowe 264 and along the Harlansburg road to the Butler County line. Dr Charles G Jordan secretary of agriculture and WA Van Dazer chief engineer arranged for the trees with state forestry assistance. The project aims to create scenic beauty and turn the highways into celebrated auto lanes.
In Chicago on August 18 Lee Willock, 35, shot his wife Stella Willock 32 then killed his 1-year-old daughter Sarah, who threw herself before her mother to shield her from bullets. Willock, drunk and enraged, was arrested shortly after the shooting.
Secretary of State Kellogg travels to Paris for Aug 27 signing of a 14 nation antiwar treaty to secure world peace. He plans to meet Irish Free State President Cosgrave on return and will sail home shortly after. Demonstrators with inflammatory banners clashed with police outside the Me de France.
A Central News dispatch from Algiers reports at least 20 killed and 130 injured when a earthquake rocked Ji jell on the Mediterranean coast 73 miles east of Algiers. A violent hurricane followed the tremors and telegraph lines were cut. Rescue teams were rushed to the scene.
Police claim to have solved a gang war slaying case in Philadelphia with four arrests. Suspects include Samuel Feldman Francis Peterson Jennie Brooks and Grace Williams held on murder charges. Another man Samuel Grossman is held without bail awaiting further charges.
A vivid scene describes exclusive homes filled with marble floors bright railings and blooms. Crowds gather at open banks for deposits while souvenirs cigars and gold pencils dot the scene. The mood hints at a lavish late night vibe with a cryptic note on attire and time.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.