14 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
1
Special To The Neves New York Jan 14 Two delegates sent to Canada to seek a prohibition on liquor shipments report Canada would not block shipments if their law allows import nothing to stop exports. The author suggests joining the League of Nations to enlist other nations in handling the domestic issue.
Reports from across the county show temperatures plunging to 11 below zero in parts with even colder wind chills. Amid the cold, many New Castle churches plan special services this week to welcome hundreds of new members next Sunday. Traffic remains normal despite heavy winter conditions as residents adapt with galoshes and other warm gear. In town, librarians celebrate a new furnace at the public library, easing the chill indoors. A Hoover radio speech draws wide listening as many homes tune in, with most households having multiple radios.
Death notices show Ralph spear aged 22 of Harkansberg Road Cassius W Ranney 67 of 216 Pearson Street Mare Mary J Clingensmith 65 of 1012 Huey Street Yaniel Cunningham 1 705 County Line Street Elis Rose Apdepraph 0 511 Fairfield Avenue Huth Kinnear Covert of Pittsburgh Joseph Welch Erie Pa Mary Conk 80 of 19 Richelieu Avenue Henry Arblaster 74 of Slippery Rock.
Boston January 14 1930 estranged wife of baseball star Babe Ruth George Herman Ruth was found dead in a smoke filled room at Dr Edward H Kinder Watertown home police say she slept as flames swept the room her brothers demand a fuller investigation claiming foul play and questioning the official account of the death amid drug charges brought by another brother and a continuing inquiry continued on page two
Harrisburg reports the 1929 legislature will convene tonight at nine o'clock after a two week recess. Major focus is expected to be announcements of committee chairmanships. The Senate committee and House committee chairs are due for several changes, with about seven Senate chairs and about thirteen House chairs set to be filled. The process follows Republican leadership shaping of appointments.
Lawrence county plans a six foot wide enclosed walk to connect courtroom No 2 and the law library with a bridge of sighs on the south side of main court room No 1. The proposed enclosed walkway would remove the need for a new courthouse for about a century.
Helen Raabe, a freshman at Wittenberg College in Springfield, is described as “Only a freshman” yet seen as a strong contender for the yearbook beauty honors in a contest run by the editors.
Mrs. Arthur C. Wimer, North Mulberry street, New Castle, attended a White House reception with President and Mrs. Coolidge. Her account describes congested traffic, grand interiors, and guests in pastel evening gowns and varied uniforms.
Congressman J Howard Swick urged the joint treasury and post office committee in Washington to include New Castle in this year’s federal five year building program for a new post office or an addition. He cited a favorable report by Postmaster Crawford and noted the committee would decide on January 15, with two Pennsylvania cities to be included.
Central Press dispatch reports coed Wanda Williams and Wilda (last name unclear) from New Castle News recount a world voyage filled with dangers and escapes from crocodiles. The girls, high school students from Los Angeles, are noted to be glad to be home as their journey continues with further world tours hinted.
Ralph E. Speer age 22 son of Mr and Mrs R E Speer of Harlansburg Road was killed when run over by a Pittsburgh Chartiers Yaughingheny railroad train at McKees Rocks Saturday about 7 pm He had one arm and both legs cut off and died before reaching Mercy hospital Pittsburgh Found in best clothes with watch on his person Police say circumstances are unusual Continued on Page Two.
President elect Herbert Hoover plans a fact finding commission of outstanding citizens to conduct a thorough non partisan investigation into all aspects of the prohibition question after taking office March 4. Hoover focuses on selecting eminent personnel for the panel, with cabinet choices also under close review.
The piece introduces Civil War era letters from Col. Daniel Leasure, highlighting Greely’s shift from pacifism to Union defense. It sketches Lincoln’s presidency, Fort Sumter, Bull Run, and the early Confederate bombardment of Charleston as pivotal moments, framing a national struggle over secession and war.
At Rockview Penitentiary in Bellefonte Pa three men were electrocuted in rapid succession for murder. Tony Lucittu 38 of West Browns ville walked to the chair without fear and died at 7 05 a m Benjamin Danarowicz 33 of Philadelphia died at 7 a m and Charles Mellor 23 of Philadelphia died at 7 30 a m Lucitti killed two coal and iron police during an attempted botlegging arrest while Dinarawicz killed his second wife and Mellor was convicted of murder Continued on pace two.
The region endures a brutal cold spell with Venango County towns Clintonville and Hampton Station at 12 below, Monongahela River frozen, and Pittsburgh area reporting 16 below at five AM. Forecasters warn tonight may not stay as cold, but bills of ice and frost bite linger as crews cope with extreme subzero temps.
Stockholders of Crescent Cement will meet today south of Wampum. Reports indicate the session may approve important changes in management and possibly ownership and direction of the local company. No official statement has been issued.
Barbderten G and Robert Swantay of New Castle are listed on a marriage licenses record along with Koere. The notice provides names and residence, reflecting a local civil filing for nuptial rites.
The author notes a change in women's clothing from woolen garments to lighter sheer pieces. They claim women now step outside in cold weather like a dog in July, then later raise neckpieces in August. The writer admits confusion about the trend and mentions especially chilly conditions today. Recognizable names or places are not present.
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