Young Milne Taken From Hospital in Auto Trip Incident
A squad of G men accompanied an auto carrying a youth on a trip away from hospital. Destination details are not announced.
21 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
1
A squad of G men accompanied an auto carrying a youth on a trip away from hospital. Destination details are not announced.
Caleb Jones Milne, 4th, aged four, was brought to his mother's Woodstock New York home under heavy guard. Two cars carried the child, his mother, a younger brother and several department of justice agents, arriving shortly before noon. The boy was hurried inside before questioning could begin.
Caleb Jones Milne IV departed Doylestown Hospital in a high powered car with his mother Mrs Frederica Milne and brother Aubrey. An eight car convoy of G-men surrounded the retreat amid secrecy and the town awoke to the dramatic exit.
Winter official at 1 37 Sunday afternoon but wintry weather already visible. A decorated Christmas tree glows at East Side branch New Castle free public library. Pedestrians risk streets over sidewalks. a boy nearly was hit on Croton avenue while sledding. Cars cut sharp wheels near Diamond ends and curb damage increases at the public square. A motorist broke a concrete sign at Butz and Croton avenue. Continued on Page Two.
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period end 9 this morning show a maximum of 25 and a minimum of 9. Precipitation 10, including 1 inch of snow. River stage 6.5 feet. For the same date last year the high was 35 and the low 29 with no precipitation.
A reader called The News to claim an old fashioned sleigh exists, inviting Pa Newc family members to ride. Young Pa Newe eagerly accepted and rode from Mercer Street in a square box cutter with sleigh bells as horses trotted through city streets.
Battle with flames claims the life of Mrs. Gladys Barrett 36 while rescuing her daughters Gladys 8 and Mildred 2. Her husband Joseph Barrett and two sons Wallace 14 and Earl 11 were injured as the family fought to escape the fire in Warwick Rhode Island. The mother awakened the household and reentered the home to save the children, while the father and sons aided others and escaped.
Grover C. Talbot once a Republican speaker of the Pennsylvania House died in an automobile accident near Drexel Hill Pennsylvania. His car was sideswiped by a vehicle driven by Joseph Carnees of North Carolina and overturned in a ditch. Two women passengers suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized in Delaware County.
Wall Street plans its merriest Christmas since 1929 as brokers and banks issue over 2 million dollars in bonuses and salary restorations. The payout marks the largest such measure since the early economic downturn.
Reverend A L White 45 his wife and Allan 19 a Geneva college freshman from New Brighton were killed Friday two miles east of East Palestine Ohio when their car was struck by a Pittsburgh Detroit passenger train at a grade crossing. White led services last Sunday and held leadership posts in the Wesleyan M E church. Funeral arrangements underway with local clergy assisting.
Blowing from the Pist on a blizzard, Western Pennsylvania endures bitter cold with temperatures near zero. The airport weather bureau predicts a modest warmup tomorrow. Accidents on icy roads claim a Pittsburgh nurse. John Spolar, 21, of Glassport, collapses from exposure hitchhiking from Lancaster. Homeless seek shelter at police stations as birds die from dehydration. Flying conditions are clear and flights uninterrupted. Official winter starts tomorrow.
Fifth ward aldermanic contest at Lawrence county court ends as Richard R. Lewis withdraws his petition challenging Sam Bassano. A review found only 24 qualified signers and the filing window closed, prompting Judge James A. Chambers to grant the withdrawal and issue a commission for Bassano as alderman.
Authorities weigh possible charges connected to irregularities in the First Precinct of the Fifth Ward. Investigators review ballots, records, and testimonies while officials promise full transparency and potential actions if wrongdoing is confirmed.
In Trenton on December 21 1935 Col Kimberling said no visitors would be allowed for Bruno Hauptmann the Lindbergh baby killer. His Christmas meal in the New Jersey state prison would be a simple one pork soup mashed potatoes apple sauce celery mince pie and coffee.
A bandit raid on Shelby Montana Friday ended with the deaths of Chief Edward Tenbroeck Undersheriff J Shelton and an outlaw. Deputy Burt Turner wounded a bandit on Marias River banks. The gang leader Alton Hanson, a twice parolee, was identified among the dead. Police pursue escaping suspects toward Canada. Looting occurred at four stores amid gunfire.
Addis Ababa dispatch reports Abyssinians captured two strategic positions on the Takkaze river and seized ten Italian tanks 28 machine guns two convoy trucks many autos and rifles in a fierce three day engagement. The Ethiopian official tally notes only seven prisoners as evidence of heavy Italian losses while Rome claims a larger Ethiopian defeat with 500 casualties and a 3 000 strong force wiped out in Eritrea.
A fragment reports heavy losses after a fierce battle at Emda Selassie in the north with London noting the date December 21. Details are sparse in the readable text.
Crowded lobby and parcel post trucks mark the final Christmas mail rush in New Castle. Postmaster Richard A. Steen says the post office will stay open until 8 PM tonight to serve patrons. A Sunday parcel post delivery aims to prevent Monday congestion with 15 extra clerks and carriers assisting today. More help expected.
Chicago reports Patricia Maguire a 30 year old stenographer who has slept nearly four years may be the first to benefit from a serum grown from a test tube virus. Rochester University scientists announce the creation of test tube generations of the encephalitis virus dubbed sleeping sickness.
William Elder Boyd 64, of near Leesburg, and Passavant Jr. 64, of Zelienople, as reported by Mrs Stanley Kolodziej 48, Wam pum R D 1. The brief notice lists ages and locations with no additional details.
Bert Baker an 18 year old resident of 102 South Vine Street was rushed back to New Castle hospital after breaking his leg for the second time in three months. The first injury followed an automobile accident.
Hollywood officials broaden inquiry into Thelma Todd death as the justice department joins. Deputy DA George Johnson says murder is the only explanation and investigator Elton Billings is sent to Todd’s sidewalk cafe to probe extortion notes. Rumors of hush‑ups circulate amid the high‑profile case.
In Warren Ohio Ray Jutila 21 was found guilty of torch slaying of Marie Tobin 21 and her dog with a mercy recommendation making a life term mandatory. He confessed setting fire to the bed to erase evidence and attempted suicide in jail.
Britain receives broad backing for a strong response to belligerent demands and considers sending troops to Egypt as the League Nations weighs its options.
London reports Britain ready for any Mussolini act and has urged Mediterranean powers to mobilize. A second brigade and a tank battalion will be sent to Egypt within two weeks, as naval and air activity around Alexandria continues amid rising tension.
A six room house owned by Thomas C. West at McCaslin on the Harlansburg road burned completely this forenoon. Occupied by Francis Boak, the fire trapped him inside. Mrs Boak and Mrs West were shopping in New Castle when flames appeared. The furniture was lost. the fire likely started from a defective flue.
Arthur Mometer notes a biting winter scene with frost heavy streets and bogged down cars. The piece evokes a Christmas mood as cold settles in and coal supplies remain a concern with temperatures near twenty nine.
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