08 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
1
Report from New York describes an aviation show by the American Legion with numerous airplane makers displaying hundreds of shapes and models. Mentioned are cigar fighter themes and the Eighteenth Amendment era influence, noting travel and progress versus ground-bound notions.
The New Castle Civic Music Association expands membership as locals praise concerts by notable artists. Community leaders including Herbert Peakrs back the effort while three concerts this year have been well received. News from State College cites campus disputes among trustees as foundations are dug for new buildings.
Sam Scarazro of State Auto Sales presented a $19.05 bill for tire and tube damage after a company vehicle allegedly struck an angle can at North Jefferson and Stave streets. The council stated the car was operated 100 feet from the sidewalk and planned to Blaine, noting disputed fault.
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, Hoover’s legislative spokesman, leaves Miami Beach for Washington to hold talks with lawmakers on the president elect’s wishes. He travels to outline his master plan and set the stage for a forthcoming extra session, with April 15 eyed as the convening date.
Owen D. Young and J. Pierpont Morgan landed at Cherbourg aboard the Aquila and rode to Paris for a conference of experts to decide how to meet reparations. The five American financiers were greeted by local officials before departing on a special train toward the French capital.
Wampum viaduct officially opened and dedicated to public use on Thursday afternoon February 7 with borough, county and state officials, P and L E band, and B and O railroad officials present. The ceremony included a parade, church dedication meeting, and a dinner with remarks from Assemblyman Morton A. Bickett and others.
Washington observers follow the initial wave of stock selling after the Fed move designed to curb speculation. The New York Fed did not raise the rediscount rate but called a special meeting for next Monday as government measures aim to slow speculation without triggering a broad market collapse. Officials expect only greater caution among traders and hope for a tempered market response.
The piece notes widespread birthday greetings for Mrs. Lucy Morrison as she turns 11 in a centenarian home. A large cake from Lewis Baking Co. sits on the table while about 200 cards arrive, including one from Governor John S. Fisher. The article comments on Congress and the Federal Reserve with little impact on daily life. (Continues on Page Two).
Riverside California February verdict finds Gordon Stewart Northcott guilty of murdering three youths, with the jury not recommending mercy. He faces the gallows. sentence to be announced Monday. Northcott vows to appeal as he shows no visible fear.
A fire in Stoneboro Fa on February 8 gutted a two story brick building owned by H Hines, damaging the entire heart of the block. Losses total about 30000, with the Dailey general store, Fornoff pool room, and Dochmn shoe shop among the major insured items. Firefighters from Sendy Lake and Mercer halted the flames by 7 am, preventing spread to nearby businesses and residences.
Attorney Rollin W. Snow and his wife were killed when their car was struck by a New York Central train at a Dunkirk grade crossing. Gates were lowering as the vehicle approached, the crossing watchman said.
International News Service reports Morris Leyln 40 of Asbury Park was killed in Philadelphia while police pursued a Black suspect who fled after attempting to evade service of a warrant for incident and battery and highway robbery in West Chester.
Eight year old Elias Labeski died after coasting into the rear wheel of a car driven by Robert Adams on Miller Avenue New Castle. He sustained a skull fracture and died at New Castle hospital after being rushed there. Investigators noted sled riding activity in an icy alley and described the scene and response.
A House resolution by Rep. Black of New York calls for the banking and currency committee to investigate the Federal Reserve's credit statement. The move aims to determine if remedial regulation is needed after stocks fell in Wall Street.
Edwin Denby former congressman and United States Navy Secretary under President Harding died of a heart attack at the Whittier Hotel in Detroit. He would have turned 59 on February 18. Denby served in the Spanish American War and World War I, and later resigned amid the Teapot Dome scandal era pressures after defending his cabinet.
Obituary notices report Elmer E. Willard age 67 of 705 Cleveland Avenue and others including Elias Labecki of 102 Chartes Street Arthur Lettoy Palmer age 3 of Neshan ack township and Willan Young age 55 of Clinton.
New Castle officials move to have the court draw steps on redistricting election precincts. County commissioners authorize attorney Lockhart to file a petition and present it to the court by midweek. The court would then appoint a committee to investigate conditions and report back on actions.
Begum, the central figure in the Tadite scandal that toppled a Maharajah, now resides in Mimaz. A major American film company offers Mimaz a two year contract worth 200000 dollars to appear in several films in Hollywood. She is from a wealthy background and popular among friends, with Bombay circles abuzz over a potential acceptance.
A disjointed excerpt describes Arthur Mometer sending cards from abroad. It mentions sunshine, orange trees, maidens in parish costumes, beaches, and images of streams and sportswear. References to payment, hotels, and northern winter contrast with a cool thirty seven degrees elsewhere.
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