28 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
1
Prominent local figure Frank De Lillo attempts self harm during an evening incident in uptown room. Well known youth and local talent show organizer fires a shot amid a tense event, with observers reporting a rash act and subsequent recovery efforts underway.
Lawrence county bar association plans a Monday meeting at the courthouse to consider securing another law judge. Support grows after discussion showed state salaries cover the post and more judges would keep jurors busy and reduce delays while lowering overall county loss from idle jurors.
Plans announced Thursday outline a new structure at Westminster College’s Old Main site. The project aims to avoid interfering with the boys dormitory while seeking funds of about 7700000 dollars. A committee will oversee architecture and fundraising as the college proceeds with the dormitory plan and temporary quarters for activities.
Franklin Pennsylvania January 28 Ten passengers and the driver narrowly escaped injury when a Franklin New Castle bus caught fire at the top of Pecan hill on the Pittsburgh road. The car was ruined. crossed wires are believed to have caused the blaze. Norman J Patterson Grove City owned the bag.
William Fleenan, father of Peaches Heenan Growning, stepped forward in the Browning divorce suit to defend his daughter’s character. He testified she was an innocent girl and rejected allegations that she had been bought off by Edward Browning. Fleenan said offers of money were made to influence his testimony and pledged to fight for his daughter's reputation at upcoming hearings in White Plains.
A death notice lists James L. Alexander with residential references on Pearson Street and nearby neighborhoods. Elizabeth Bronson, 59, is also noted in connection with the record, along with other names and partial addresses.
Senator Reed from Pennsylvania recommends President Coolidge appoint Rep. H. W. Temple of Washington Pa to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Temple previously taught political economy at Washington and Jefferson College before entering Congress.
The United States adopts a wait and see stance on China’s treaty questions and protecting American lives in Shanghai. Officials warn that a Cantonese attack could force U.S. evacuation with possible military involvement, while awaiting Chinese factions to act before any new moves toward negotiations.
Shanghai dispatch reports a 240 strong Punjabi troop contingent landing from a Canadian Pacific liner. Troops paraded through the international settlement to their barracks drawing attention from foreign residents. Also noted are arriving American missionaries and Ningpo residents seeking safety amid tension in the Yangtze region. A newborn son is reported at New Castle hospital to Mr and Mrs VM Babcock.
A seven story building on Goerbel Street Lower East Side New York collapsed during a fire trapping and killing two firemen Edward Foxt and John Graze of the New Yorker unit and burying Joseph Heslin of Engine Company No. was rescued hours later. Five other workers were seriously injured as debris and water poured through the structure.
A mine fire at the Connellsville By-Products Mine near Scott's Run Morgantown West Virginia left one miner dead and 25 others trapped or rescued by a 60-man shift. Reported fire origin undetermined, with most trapped workers reaching the exit pathway. A separate incident notes a truck breaking the front of the David Lewis barber shop on Long Avenue and a police inquiry into damages.
The fourth Marine Regiment, 1,200 strong, is ordered to sail from San Diego for potential service in China to protect American lives and property. The transport Chaumont stands by to carry the unit, with sailing orders expected within 48 hours. The force was built up by adding 250 marines from guarded manpower and transfers from Mare Island and other Pacific stations as a precaution.
The Reed campaign fund committee ordered the immediate seizure of all ballots cast in Pittsburgh for the November Senate contest between Senator Eber Willis Ware and William B. Wilson. Dr David S. Murrey led the impoundment mission, accompanied by Jerry Smith and Pumacritt to oversee the process at the vaults requested by Wilson.
About 10 000 children will advance to higher grades in New Castle schools. Of these, 89 percent enter junior high and 290 move to senior high. The first semester ends today while the second begins Monday. Dr C Y Green, superintendent, notes the unusually large promotion rate.
Miss Marie Hunt, a girl about 30, was found dead on the porch of her Hollis home from a bullet wound. Nobert Callahan, on his way to work, saw a figure on the porch and helped authorities start an investigation to determine if it was murder. The ambulatory surgeon pronounced her dead on the scene.
In Mercer Court today Harding faced murder charges with preliminary law questions noted. The court proceeding referred to suspected conspiracies and potential evidence while neighbors reported a tense scene as the matter neared a verdict.
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