27 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
1
Police blamed Christmas moonshine for six deaths in West Aliquippa near Aliquippa Pennsylvania six residents died after consuming liquor with ethyl alcohol. A suspected liquor seller was detained as officers seized and analyzed contents from a liquor barrel.
London dispatch reports Col Charles A Lindbergh's family in voluntary exile aboard the American Importer enduring a stormy Christmas voyage. The three year old Jon spent Christmas on the icy route near Labrador as the ship travels via the great circle toward Cobh Ireland or Liverpool, with a "pretty good passage" for the season, shipping officials say.
Six people dead after suspected poisoned Christmas liquor with a seventh held for investigation. Victims include Mrs. Milka Zarkovich and Mike Maravich among others. Police found a 15 gallon barrel hidden in a fireplace at Peter Adamovich’s home as the inquiry began. Contents are being analyzed.
Pa Newc notes a winter starting similar to 1909 10 with sleds in county use from mid December to March as streams thaw slowly in Lawrence county workers cross Shenango river on ice. Downtown snow removal proceeds while downtown decorations outshine other cities. The long vacant old post office looms forgotten after a year.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning. Maximum and minimum temperatures 20 and 5 degrees. Precipitation .01 inches. River stage 4.7 feet. For the same date last year, maximum 37, minimum 10, precip .01 inches.
Reports from Rome indicate accelerated mobilization with thousands of aviation experts and naval officers summoned within days. The Osservatore Romano warned of looming threats as Britain marshals Mediterranean powers to back League sanctions amid faltering peace efforts.
Broad smiles greeted New Castle Kiwanis and wives during their annual holiday visit to the Margaret L Henry Children's Home on Friendship Street. Fifty five youngsters enjoyed a club program and a reception of ice cream and cake after the entertains.
A playful note reports leap year adds urgency as bachelors face a social chase. Debutantes spinsters and widows glow with the spirit of the hunt as the open season on males starts Tuesday at midnight.
The Italian government denied an Ethiopian claim that Italian forces were routed north of Makale. Ethiopian forces reportedly struck deep behind lines, severing communications with Makale after heavy fighting costing Italy 30 killed and many wounded.
President Roosevelt closed press access at today’s conference citing upcoming work on the two messages to Congress the annual message and the budget message. He offered little information and could not confirm a delivery date for the annual address. When asked about Charles A Lindberghs departure from the U S he offered only a negative shake of the head.
Judges R L Hildebrand and James A Chambers sentenced defendants who pleaded guilty for drunken driving. The court fined them and imposed jail terms from 30 days to three months, stressing intoxicated driving endangers lives regardless of reputation. Lawrence L Warren was among those sentenced for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Premier Pierre Laval addressed the chamber of deputies amid plans to oust him, saying his course was set by fear of imminent war. He criticized the League of Nations lack of universality and urged Britain as essential to world peace, pledging France would back Great Britain in sea land or air.
Addis Ababa dispatch reports Emperor Haile Selassie drafted a five point peace plan after Ethiopian forces gained major northern ground near Makale. Terms demand Italian withdrawal, indemnity, Ethiopian sovereign recognition, frontier delimitation, and foreign advisors. Ethiopian victory bolsters negotiations outlook.
Authorities investigate a railroad crossing tragedy in Salem Illinois that killed six people yesterday. The victims include S P White a Flora school teacher his wife and three children and his uncle Hartford Montgomery a Wayne County farmer. Eyewitness C M Erwin a B and O agent said the car seemed to try beating the train to the crossing.
President Roosevelt prepares two key documents as Congress reconvenes next week. A third paper on the treasury may be produced. He plans Jackson Day remarks on January 8 at a $50 dinner broadcast nationwide.
In Harrisburg on December 27 the Pennsylvania State Education Association nominated Mary McAndrews, Carbondale superintendent, for president, marking the second time a woman would lead the 83 year old group. The convention includes greetings from Gov. Earle and talks by public instruction leaders and university educators.
Whispers of a budding romance between Gene Raymond and Jeanette MacDonald intensify with Hollywood predicting an early marriage. The couple were photographed riding in the Santa Monica mountains when a cameraman encountered them.
The cold snap began to ease across many regions as temperatures rise after a period of deep freeze. New York reported five deaths and cities from Chicago to Louisville logged subzero readings with ongoing weather-related damage and delays.
Theodore Moore aged 28 of New Kensington was killed in Indiana Pennsylvania as a car driven by Joseph Hopkins of Washington DC skidded and struck him while he tried to free his own car from a smashed fender. State Patrolman Rush, who stopped to help, narrowly avoided injury.
Ralph Cambroto aged 55 of the county home died at New Castle hospital after being struck by an automobile driven by Andrew Mazur of 112 Wilder Avenue on East Washington Street near Cascade Park Christmas night. The collision occurred about 10 30 Wednesday evening as Cambroto looped back to the county home.
County Controller elect Frank W. Hill announced the personnel for his office for the January 6 oath. Deputy controller Andrew Dodds, solicitor Ralph Cooper, and clerk Henry Wettich will join the office, with Dodds and Cooper replacing predecessors while Wettich remains. Hill said the appointees are competent and expect smooth operation.
Frank L. Boal age 59 of 215 East Grant street dies. Frank Smith age 23 of 904 Oak street. Miss Rachel R. Shuler age 63 of 522 West North street. Ralph Cambroto age 55 of Lawrence County Home. Isaac K. Byler age 84 of Pulaski. W. E. Ar Grade of Union Center Wisconsin listed in death records.
Turkey Greece Yugoslavia and France formally replied to Britain's mutual assistance inquiry and promised armed support in case of an Italian attack on any nation enforcing league sanctions against Rome. The pledges cover attacks beyond the Mediterranean, reinforcing Article XVI and the October Geneva resolution while noting no commitment to military sanctions. Oil embargo possible.
Democratic leaders moved to unite opposing factions behind a soldiers bonus bill acceptable to President Roosevelt. Officials aim to mobilize veterans for the upcoming election by enacting a measure that satisfies the administration and broad party interests.
An obituary style homage notes Arthur Mometer’s fatigue and aging after a year of hard work. The piece compares him to his youthful January debut, says the burden proved too heavy for one year, and looks to a younger successor just nineteen and ready to take over.
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