12 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
1
Special to The News from New York reports a Pennsylvania jury sentencing a 14 year old boy to life imprisonment for beliefs, criticized as punishing religious belief. The letter condemns the verdict and questions venue change and judicial fairness, urging reflection on modern law.
PA Newc Observes reports light snowfall but warns highways would be slick with more snow. Cold air drops temperatures to about ten to fourteen below zero across the city. Skating remains fine on ponds, while church union plans for January 20. Park Highland signal changed to a red flash. February school start discussed under two semester plan. Neshannock creek skating proposed but not acted on. Municipal bathhouses budget cut. furnace remodelling saves fuel. Flu cases easing in New Castle area. local doctor reports decline. Lew Badger to broadcast from Cleveland on Sunday January 13.
The C-2 aircraft crash near Middletown Pennsylvania claims eight lives, only one survivor Sergeant Patrick Conroy of Somerville Massachusetts died later in Harrisburg. Investigations by the War Department and Captain F F Christine begin as five men die instantly and two perish in hospital. Victims from Bolling Field in training flight include Private Samuel F Jones Private Clarence Hirsch Sergeant R J Lehutra Sergeant Henry Cronan and Sergeant Jos E McCarthy. The plane reportedly stalled at low altitude before plunging. mechanics reported the craft sound before takeoff. Burial arrangements will be made in Washington after bodies are transported.
Baroness G von Mi Kuli of Vienna stays with her sister Madame J McManaman at 15 Borough Line Street during a brief New Castle visit spanning Thursday and part of Friday. She praises the experience as beautiful and bewildering before returning to New York.
Weather outlook for period January 14 to 19, in North and Middle Atlantic states mostly fair and cold with snow or rain possible and midweek warmth. Ohio Valley generally fair early and late week with rain in Tennessee and colder days around Wednesday night or Thursday. Highest temperatures expected by Saturday.
The Supreme Court granted a 15 day stay of execution to Ads Bonner Leboeuf and Dr T E Dreher, delaying their hanging in the murder conspiracy case of James L Leboeuf to allow time for a new hearing. The stay follows Chief Justice Charles A ONeill's order issued last week as their counsel seeks further review.
In Pittsburgh on January 12 Charles B. Sanford 31 was found dead in his home from carbon monoxide as his wife attended her brother's funeral in Pum sutawney Pennsylvania. Neighbors reported his absence from a store he ran and firemen discovered the body beside a small gas stove in a bathroom adjoining his bedroom.
New Castle’s Kernahan visitation evangelism effort ended Friday with about 1400 to 1500 residents choosing to join a church. Over 400 workers covered prospects from a list of unchurched, yet only a fraction of names were visited, leaving nearly 4,000 census entries uncontacted and a call to finish the work.
Washington January 12 The International News Service reports Dr Edwin 0 Jordin of the University of Chicago world influenza authority explains germs lurk in mouths and throats in a semi dormant state until a chill triggers spread. The article notes the difficulty of isolating the influenza germ and mentions continuation on the next page.
Death notices list Weber V Trivers age 32 at 1223 State Street and 1 Thoms Martin Ramees of West Sheridan Avenue. Jerome Pyle age 78 of 18 West Wabash Avenue. Mrs Martha Johnson age 80 of Pacaburg. Gabriel Wells Clark age 13 months of 216 Mahoning Avenue. Ellman Langille age 34 of Newport. Mrs Jekla Lasky age 3 of 17 South Jefferson Street. VOL Bultouar age 44 of Barrisville.
Edward Kaltenbaugh 21 confessed slayer of John and Bertha Oser of Canton Fulton will be tried for first degree murder. Stark county grand jury returned two true bills. service deadline 48 hours delays trial until next week. Prosecutor Herter to seek speedier trial and death penalty. Kaltenbaugh has no counsel and may get court-appointed defense. Coroner McQuate says he knows right from wrong after examining him in cell.
Philadelphia reports indicate Pennsylvania’s legislature will reconvene Monday night after a two week recess. Leaders have been negotiating committee assignments all week and most spots are filled, with a few shifts possible before final announcements. If delays occur, announcements may wait until Tuesday morning.
The First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Worth, led by Dr. J. Frank Norris, was gutted by flames early today. Firefighters fought the blaze to prevent spread. this marks the second time the church has burned, the prior incident occurring two years ago when Norris faced arson charges but was acquitted.
Community memory recalls a young man named Kaltenbaugh working on Westminster college Old Main project in New Wilmington. He sought a car while employed, prompting questions about his intentions and behavior during the construction period. The report notes he was diligent and fit the era's typical youth profile in the town.
A spectacular fire in downtown Washington threatened blocks. It damaged Dunn and Martin store area. high winds spread sparks. Fire crews fought the flames, a general alarm was sounded, and Baltimore units were sent but returned after Washington crews contained the blaze. One fireman was seriously injured by falling timber.
Michigan Senator leads push for a reapportionment plan dubbed the Fern measure. The bill would shift seats to growing states, aiming to balance representation as states gain or lose congressional members. House backers expected quick action as the measure moves to discussion.
President Hoover has virtually agreed to an extra Congressional session in mid April to push a farm relief package and partial tariff reform. A conference with Senator McNary of Oregon indicated Hoover would back the revised McNary-Haugen bill in the current session while pressing for a broader program at a special session.
The charred body of Huffman, a long time pumper, was found about 4:30 am in a corral iron pump station at an oil field on Linick Company property. The building housed engine gear for about a dozen wells and was partially gutted. clothing burned away leaving a badly burned corpse. No source of the fire was determined as investigators inspected the scene in Mahoning township.
The News will publish daily war letters from Col. Daniel Lessure of the 100th Pennsylvania describing battles in the Wilderness campaign. Don DuShane arranged the feature, letters found in an old trunk by his son, Isle Col. J. & DuShane, and the feature starts Monday evening January 14.
A fragmentary weather note describes inconsistent signs of spring with wind and sun mixing. The text hints that a harsh, deceptive pattern may return, warning to watch steps as subtle changes loom and a familiar temper may flare with the season.
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