27 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
1
The Lehigh Portland Cement Company plant resumes preparations for full operation with installation of a new separating unit. About 20 workers are recalled to install the machinery, aiming for a March 1 resumption date as stated by Superintendent W H Kleckner.
An early morning blast in Lowellville, Ohio, damaged several homes and a church, with one house blown from its foundation near the police station. The incident caused about 15000 dollars in damage and follows six similar explosions in the area within the past year.
Nightly Chicago police broadcasts report 14 robberies in nine minutes. County farm agent H R McCulloch returns from Harrisburg show with details of a mammoth agricultural display. Reverend Elijah B Johnson argues life sentences without parole are preferable to capital punishment. Troop F horses and riders planned for Union township over the coming weekend. State Highway Dept workers busy maintaining bridges and roads in warm weather. New Castle alderman’s court rooms undergo spring cleaning as signs of spring appear. Lehigh Port installs new machinery to boost industrial outlook.
U S weather bureau statistics show a 24 hour period ending at 9 AM with a maximum temperature of 49 and a minimum of 26. No precipitation is recorded. River stage stands at 5.3 feet and rising.
Dr. C. R. Foster of Indiana State Teachers College will deliver the commencement address to 119 graduates at New Castle Senior High School. Rev. A. J. Randles of Second United Presbyterian Church will offer the invocation and benediction.
A bill sponsored by Rep Turner calls for a whipping post in every county to punish hardened criminals. The 5 to 60 lashes would be public and administered by the sheriff or deputy near the county jail. In Harrisburg the measure surfaced among other bills during a heated session.
Plans are set for simple services honoring former Senator with details not provided. A service will be held at an unspecified location for friends and family.
Dr. E H McCleery denied reports that wolves from his Kane Pennsylvania farm formed a roaming pack near DuBois and Punxsutawney He said none of his animals have ever made a permanent escape He maintains parks in Kane and Coatesville where the animals are bred Farmers in Jefferson and Clearfield counties reported terror by four large animals they claimed were wolves More than 100 wolves are kept at the McCleery farms.
Gandhi vows to continue campaign for Indian independence after nine months in Yeranda jail. He calls for release of political prisoners and repeal of repressive ordinances. He urges Lord Irwin to intercede and push Britain to end oppression as All India Congress meets in Allahabad.
Two local homes were broken into Monday afternoon and evening, with Mrs. Paul Kinsey at Norris apartments losing a diamond ring an opal ring a wristwatch and several lavaliers valued about 250. W H Wilkins at 4 West Laurel avenue reported a break in last evening taking two deer heads and a corner valued at 30. Police continue to investigate both robberies while Elmer E Beighlen at Adams street, a Pennsylvania railroad baggageman, shows improving health after pneumonia.
Harrisburg January session review notes separate investigations into the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission by Senators Salus and Earnest. A pension amendment bill by Senator Harris seeks old age support. A state wide referendum is proposed by Senator Woodward. Rep Moore proposes city manager government for cities excluding Philadelphia. Rep Turner carries a bill for public whipping for robbery. Governor Pinchot's stance toward Philadelphia organization is criticized by Rep Witkin.
Philadelphia Senator moves to create a joint legislative panel to inquire into charges against the Public Service Commission. The plan calls for a Senate and House judiciary general committee joint panel with a subcommittee to hold weekly hearings and subpoena witnesses, reporting by March 3.
Edward S. Edwards former United States senator and New Jersey governor was found dead in his Jersey City apartment with a self inflicted gunshot wound. A farewell note to his daughter Elizabeth accompanied the tragedy and state flags were ordered to half mast. The 112th field artillery will salute at the Trenton state house during services.
House leaders voiced opposition as the appropriations sub committee pressed its interior department bill hearing on the Senate 25 million dollar Red Cross relief fund. Rep Cramton said congressional doles would collapse other relief agencies and thrust full responsibility on the federal government. Some powers hinted at seeking a compromise on the 259990 amendment.
The Universal Sanitary Manufacturing company held its annual meeting at the New Castle Junction plant. Officers were elected for the year, with W Kieth McAfee reappointed as president and R G Carruthers named sales manager. Directors include G D Morris L R MacQueen John Johnson C N Whittaker and W Kieth McAfee.
In Rochester New York on January 27 a man killed his common law wife Mrs Irma Vogel McDermott 35 and then shot himself in a police car minutes after capture He offered to lead officers to the gun before fatally shooting himself.
The speaker arrives in San Antonio from Austin and meets old friends Jim Ferguson Dan Moody and Pat Neff while noting the new governor as capable. He recalls addressing the legislature and jokes that a comedian would be out of place among grand opera singers, likening it to Rudy Vallee.
This fragmentary OCR reads as a cluttered note about a bulletin and an act. It mentions an estimated bulletin and today’s status but lacks clear facts, names, or events to confirm.
Washington reports the Josephine K rum runner was captured by the coast guard after a night engagement near Yarmouth Nova Scotia. Legal experts say the defense argues the coast guard acted in an “unbeatable case” defending actions that led to the skipper’s death, comparing it to the I'm Alone case. Captain William P. Cluett of Lunenburg Nova Scotia died in the clash. William R. Vallance points to an stronger legal precedent in the Josephine K dispute.
The notice lists Robert G. Allen of Wick Avenue Youngstown Ohio and Fred Ivzo bass aged 59 of 502 South Jefferson Street as parties in a death record.
Enthusiasm filled the senior high auditorium as the mid year graduating class presented its class day program. Robert Jameson led the event with an opening orchestra then a dance by Nellie Brady and Dorothy Patch drew cheers. The class will read by Robert House induced laughter followed by a trio song by McCurdy Powell and Zeigler and Miss Griffith’s prophecy. McCurdy also gave a trombone solo while Miss Charlotte served as class knocker.
The passage notes extraordinary hollyhocks petunias and Degontas seen in a seed catalog. It highlights promise color life depth and sturdy plants built to endure hail rain and storm. The speaker comments on rapid growth once seedlings are planted and remarks weather is 52 today.
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