Kidnappers Strike Again At Dells Cafe Party
International dispatch from Chicago reports gunmen abducting John Factor, millionaire stock promoter, as he and guests depart the Dells Cafe. Factor’s wife Bella witnessed the abduction as the ransom gang halted multiple cars and forced two companions to accompany them. The incident marks the second kidnap of the Factor family this year.
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Cascade Park Emerges as Picnic Mecca Near New Castle
The area north of the city shows growing activity with Cascade Park rapidly turning into a popular outdoor spot. Fireworks bans linger in New Castle but county visitors may still light them, and locals eye court use amid mixed early-season vibes. A stray dog and a stray prankster scene on North Street hint at minor local truces and tensions as residents plan day trips and gatherings.
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New Castle
Daily Weather Report for 9 o clock period
The daily weather report notes a high temperature near 96 with no precipitation. The river stage is about 4.2 feet. For the same date last year the minimum temperature was around 66.
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U. S
Promises Heat Relief For District Sunday
Western Pennsylvania residents faced continued heat today with no relief tonight. Forecaster W. B. Brotzman predicted thundershowers tomorrow would bring a sharp drop in temperatures as the heat wave eases.
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International News Service
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Pennsylvania
Brotzman
U. S
Cornerstone Laid On Friday At New Castle Post Office
The cornerstone ceremony for New Castle's new post office drew a crowd despite heat. The event featured The Star Spangled Banner and speeches praising the building as a symbol of faith in the government. Congressman Swick, arriving from Beaver Falls, was introduced along with several others.
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Udge Brand
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Federal plan to create 100000 highway jobs in 400 million program
Washington on July 1 outlined a program to put 100000 men to work on highways. The plan would spend 400 million dollars and generate about 9.6 million man weeks of work. It aims to move thousands from relief to employment and keep road projects progressing despite low temperatures.
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International News Service
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Federal Highway Engineers
Campbell Feted At Dinner Here
A testimonial dinner honored Campbell at a local tearoom. Exalted Ruler Edward J. Ryan and several former leaders attended as Campbell, active in the lodge since 1890 and exalted ruler in 1884, was presented with a B P O E membership card by his brothers.
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Edward J. Ryan
Harry Alexander
Charles van Fleet
Jacob Cosel
Ben Agnew
C. H. Buell
C. W. Herman Hess
H. E. Stevenson
George W. Thomas
W. Co. DeArment
W. Fulton Jackson
Avers F.ryan
John PF
Governor Sets Ten Year Term For Gold S Attorney Chairman
The governor announced the appointment of Gold S as attorney chairman for a ten year term and that he took the oath of office today following the removal of Dr Clyde L. from the post.
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International News Service
Clyde L
Gold S Attorney
Death Notices for Lena Scherger Milligan and Oh Leone
Lena Scherger Milligan aged 72 and Oh Leone aged 40 are listed in a death record. The entry notes their ages and partial residence at 1686 Bar. Further details are unavailable in the fragmented text.
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Lena Scherger Milligan
Oh Leone
Bar
No Auto Tests Here on July Fourth
State Highway Patrol reports no driving tests for prospective operators will be conducted on July Fourth on Sampson Street since exams do not occur on holidays. A tied class is expected to receive the test on July, per schedule.
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State Highway Patrol
Enon Bridge Blocked by Mud After Drain Clog
Commissioners P. O. Elder and FP Woods were called to Enon yesterday where drains near the Russell Bridge over Little Beaver Creek were clogged. Six inches of mud covered the bridge until Charles Riddle and Charles Grove cleared the obstruction.
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Charles Grove
World Parley Awaits Roosevelt Decision On Debts
The world economic conference waits for President Roosevelt as the Anglo American debt adjustment remains the sticking point and France with its gold allies resists de facto stabilization. The deadlock lingers as discussions continue and tensions rise over global exchanges and currency questions.
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Will (Special To The News) Beverly Hills Message on Dollar Worth
A Beverly Hills dispatch notes French euros and European doubts about the U.S. dollar. The writer compares the dollar to a wife whose value depends on use and context, suggesting foreign markets may discount it abroad while remaining worth a full dollar domestically.
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Widow Caruso to wed again after marriage bans
Paris publishes marriage bans for Mrs Benjamin Caruso of New York widow of Enrico Caruso and Charles Adam Holder of New York and Paris. The wedding would unite the noted singer’s widow with Holder in a ceremony to be held in the New York area.
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Russia Frees Two Prisoners
London reports that Leslie Thornton and William Lionel MacDonald, British engineers arrested as spies, were released in Moscow. The pair had sparked ties between Britain and Soviet Russia, with a boycott lasting until their departure.
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International News Service
London
Leslie Thornton
William Lionel MacDonald
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Russia
Moscow
Donald
Gangster Convicted in Plymouth Bank Robbery Case
Daniel McGeoghegan veteran Chicago gangster and beer boss was convicted by a circuit court jury in Plymouth Ind and faces a 25 year penitentiary term for the State Exchange bank robbery at Culver on May 29. He was among six men who fled with $16000 in cash. Authorities say he is wanted in connection with the Lindbergh kidnapping and for a Dyer Act violation.
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Ind
Daniel McGeoghegan
Chicago
McGeoghegan
State Exchange Bank of
Culver
King George V Lifts British Embargo on Soviet Trade
King George V reportedly approved lifting the British embargo on Soviet trade at a Privy Council meeting at Buckingham Palace. The move coincides with the release of two British engineers imprisoned after the Moscow spy trial.
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George V
Moscow
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Officer Wounded in Pittsburgh Shooting
Patrolman Stephen Fenack was shot and critically wounded in Pittsburgh as he scuffled with the brother of another officer in a roadhouse. Police said the shooting was accidental.
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Pittsburgh
Stephen Fenack
Gangster Lee Turner Held by Federal Authorities
Chicago July 1 Lee Turner age 34 of East St. Louis, once a suspect in the Lindbergh kidnapping murder, was held by federal arresting officers for questioning today.
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Oe A. Lindbergh
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Two Die In Bluefield Area Truck Trolley Collision
In Bluefield West Virginia a motor truck and an interurban trolley collided seven miles from the city. Victims were O V Moye 35 and Steve Hurt 50 both of Sand Lick West Virginia. The crash occurred today.
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Sand Lick
Thirst Heavier in May Beer Sales Rise in US
In May Americans drank or bought 620000 more barrels of beer than April. C D Williams secretary of the United States Brewers association announced today in New York.
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America
C. D. Williams
United States Brewers’ Association
Veteran gunman confesses in pension dispute killing
Dayton police said James B. Shadbolt confessed to killing Col. Vernon Roberts, chief of the national military home medical staff, citing his removal from federal pension rolls as motive. The 55 year old veteran, with two wars, formerly resided at the home.
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National Military Home
James B. Shadbolt
Colarthien Anyon
Iesa
Union Trust to Acquire Mahoning Trust in New Castle
Alex Crawford Hoyt, president of Union Trust Company of New Castle, announces the purchase of Mahoning Trust Company. The deal unites operations with no branch disruption, with Mahoning staff and deposits moving to Union Trust and continuing at the same personnel and location change.
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Seventh Ward
Murder Enmeshes Legs Diamond Associate in Bronx Case
Police probe points to a Bronx holdup gang link after the body of Legs Diamond’s companion is found in morgue killed by a .38 caliber shot to the head. Detectives seek a logical theory as the mob ties surface and motives remain unclear.
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Albany
Sox U. S. Fliers In Speed Race
In Indianapolis three of six entrants were hurt when a Gee Bee Special crashed after takeoff at the airport. Russel Thaw and Lee Gehrbach were knocked out but uninjured. A later start at Floyd Bennett Airport gathered entries as fliers prepared to chase a new speed record.
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International News Service
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Gee Bee
Russel Thaw
Lee Gehrbach
Floyd Bennett
Tanned Foresters Return From Trout Run Holiday Visit
The 367 youths from Trout Run camp arrive in the city by two trucks for a brief holiday, with 15 from Elmport company 366 arriving by train. They plan to return on the Fourth and resume work July 5, while noting rough times are quickly forgotten.
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Elmport
Forester
Drunken Driver Sentenced In Uniontown County Case
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on July 1 Judge Thomas H. Hudson sentenced a man convicted of injuring another vehicle while intoxicated. The judge compared drunk driving to striking a man with a club and called the conduct wanton recklessness.
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International News Service
Uniontown
Thomas H. Hudson
VETERAN E&A CONDUCTOR Middleton Retires. Van Nort New Sup
C W Van Nort, new Erie and Ash tabula division superintendent, presented retirement papers to Frank J Middleton a longtime New Castle Pittsburgh passenger conductor who joined the pension rolls today after forty nine and a half years of service Middleton who resides at 602 Court Street received congratulations from Van Nort who then outlined the new duties facing him West succeeded by Van Nort as superintendent of the Maryland division after his Pittsburgh trip
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C. W. van Nort
Frank J. Middleton
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New Castle
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Pittsburgh
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Maryland
Body Of Drowned Attorney Found
The body of Attorney William M. Heilman was recovered in Kittanning Pennsylvania after a boat encounter with a maelstrom below Dam No 7 Thursday night. Searchers found him floating on the river surface without marks on the body.
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International News Service
Kittanning
William M. Heilman
Dam No. 7
Mike Hollabaugh
Walter Neal
Seaplane Crash in Zuider Zee Kills One Pilot
In Amsterdam and Rome reports a seaplane from Italy's ocean flight overturned in the Zuider Zee near Amsterdam. One crew member, Sergeant Quintavelle, drowned. four others injured as the pilot made a too sharp descent causing the craft to nose over. General Italo Balbo led the expedition.
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Italy
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Amsterdam
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Orbetello
Chicago
Quintavelle
Italian Air Armada Launches Trans Atlantic Flight toward Chicago
An Italian air armada began its inaugural trans Atlantic formation flight toward Chicago as dawn broke. The mission aims to test long range endurance and navigation for a future air link between continents.
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Italy
Chicago
Reynolds Suffers Peculiar Accident at County Workhouse
Deputy Sheriff William Reynolds fractured his ankle Friday afternoon at the Allegheny county workhouse after his foot twisted on stepping from his auto while escorting Charles A. Khoury and Harry L. Dale. Medical care was given, a plaster cast applied, and he was sent home to recover for several weeks.
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William Reynolds
Allegheny County
Charles A. Khoury
Harry L. Dale
Rain King Pleads For Desperate Downpour
Quirky plea laments drought as farmers seek rain to save berry crops garden plants and vegetables. The speaker requests timely showers to revive parched soil and ensure a bountiful harvest. Weather reference hints at ninety eight.
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