01 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
1
A reader letter criticizes public figures and scientific claims, noting distrust of the senate's investigations and mocking the idea of Einstein's intelligence. The fragment references a Koester and a Lutchman, mentions radiograph reports, and laments excess spending on national issues.
A chaotic column of local life reports from New Castle detailing the tuberculosis society praise, military camp registrations, a dowager’s remarriage and quarantine, street fire alarms versus box reports, a birthday club, and a prize wool growers cup at Harrisburg show. Includes plans for a witcher championship and youth birthdays, with scattered names and places.
The $24,000,000 prohibition enforcement fund amendment risks delaying the urgent deficiency bill. The House sent the measure back with a request for a conference after rejecting Senate amendments. Both chambers face a possible filibuster and uncertain compromise as leaders push to fund government operations and pay tax refunds.
President elect Hoover joins deep sea fishing in Florida waters. He hooks three sailfish while enduring sunburn and rough seas, determined to continue the fight for victory as he pursues more catches aboard the Gulf Stream.
Clark F. Huhn a 28 year old heir aimed a chest shot in a New York restaurant anteroom and was rushed to hospital in a dying condition. A farewell note spoke of futility of life and being tired of being useless reflecting disappointment over his paintings and the loss of wealth. He was Yale educated and his grandfather George G. Huhn had built a fortune with Huhn Eddy & Co. Philadelphia bankers suffered losses in 1924.
Eugene Cecil of McKeesport Pa an air mail flier on the Pittsburgh Cleveland route was found dead in the cockpit of his Travelair biplane eight miles south of Morgantown W Va after the wreckage was located by searchers. Seven sacks of mail were found intact. Cecil had been reported overdue at Bettis Field Pittsburgh after being last seen in Uniontown Pa late last night.
Readers ponder whether the groundhog will see a shadow tomorrow and predict six more weeks of winter. The tradition sparks debates on early spring forecasts, with locals watching forecasts and hoping for milder days ahead.
President Coolidge will briefly visit Mountain Lake Florida to dedicate a Bird Sanctuary and Singing Tower built by Edward Bok then return to Washington after six hours in Florida. He will spend forty eight hours on the train overall to accommodate travel pace. Weather along the route improved from snow in Washington to warmer conditions as the presidential special moved south.
Early this morning at about 2 05 a m two or more robbers in a car smashed the large east window of Leopold Rohrer gun store at 246 East Washington street and stole four revolvers valued at 33 50 the crime witnessed by a Washington street lunchroom employee who saw a man run to a waiting car engine running as the robber jumped in the car and fled continuation noted on page two
Death records list Roward E. Rogers 47 of 129 East Edi on avenue and others including Harry E. Gillespie 53 of Aliquippa Donald C. Graney North Mill Sl Thomas Morrison 82 of Thansfer Pa Margaret Wallace 13 of Enon Valley Mrs Martha F. Todd 72 of New Guli tea Andrew John Anderson 7 engr Bessr-5.
Members of the city council met to discuss the proposed pension bill for police and firemen but did not report it from committee. The debate included potential inclusion of all city employees, with Councilman Tyler arguing that firefighters and policemen are no more qualified than others. Councilman Reeves opposed a proposed clause.
Harrisburg February 1 The Pennsylvania legislature faces over 150 road bills as members seek to protect local projects while Governor Fisher opposes another omnibus measure Road committees are swamped with proposals to place stretches of road under state maintenance Many sponsors hope to claim partial success for constituents though many doubt passage is likely
In Philadelphia on February 1, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gay, prominent German town residents, were found seriously wounded in their mansion. Gay has head and stomach wounds while his wife Sarah, 45, is shot in the head. Police have one clue a whispered message from Gay claiming self infliction and possible accident.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a forecast of cloudy skies for Saturday stirring Groundhog Day lore. The piece notes the superstition that lack of a shadow could signal early spring, with mentions of persistent winds and lingering winter expectations.
Police press on with a riverfront search for Verna Klink missing for a week along the Susquehanna river. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to recovery as icy waters hinder dives. Harry B Bowmin, a perfume salesman, is held in Dauphin county court in connection with the disappearance. his counsel says evidence is insufficient.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri reveals startling information in the Senate about a cruiser bill and its fast-moving, unclear path. The disclosure hints at political pressure and procedural shifts affecting the legislation.
International dispatch reports Great Britain holds a 20 percent advantage in capital ship tonnage over the United States Navy. Senator Reed of Missouri reveals Britain’s lead and indicates the administration’s plan to build 15 fast cruisers and 2 aircraft carriers will likely gain Senate approval with a time clause forcing work on all ships within three years.
Sixteen automobiles were burned when a fire gutted the Montgomery sales room and garage at Sharpsville near Sharon Pennsylvania last night. The loss was placed at $50,000 as valley town denizens joined in fighting the blaze in what was the worst fire in recent Sharpsville history.
In Atlanta Georgia the jury in the Richard Gallogly murder trial resumed deliberations at 9:30 and re read the court charge by Judge Virlyn Moore. Jurors had been in recess overnight and began deliberations after the case went to them at 6:27 the previous evening.
Franklin Court House La Feb 1 Mrs Ada Leboeuf dies in the related incident during the serious case of her husband James J Leboeuf The passing trap opened at 1210 PM She walked to the chamber after calling for Dr Dreher Then she sobbed Isnt this a terrible thing This is serious case God bless all of you people Oh my God Her physician paramour Dr Thomas E B Dreher was to follow her to the passing chamber The account notes grotesque details and references the faded parish prison walls in a partial page continuation
Colonel Lindbergh departed from Curtiss Field at 3 40 a m in a Curtis Falcon biplane bound for Miami Florida He planned to inaugurate a new air route to the Panama Canal Zone with possible refueling at Charles Town and Milwaukee weather permitting He would later switch to a Sikorsky plane for the Colon to open the new aeronautical line amid variable conditions
A compact paragraph outlines February weather as brisk with storms, noting coal trades and furnace needs. It mentions a restless figure named Arthur Mometer fiste and their odd advices, while vague references to winds, rivers, cars, and buses hint at busy, unsettled conditions this month.
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