Strayer Shooting Inquiry At Alderman Office
Coroner's inquest into U L Strayer death at New Castle Junction yards hears witnesses. verdict says Strayer died about 1 20 am July 8 1927 from a gunshot by an unknown negro whose scar may identify him. District Attorney and jury urge indictment for murder to seize the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Mantz
U. L. Strayer
Baltimore
Ohio
U. L
J. P. Caldwell
J. Elder’ Bryan
H. Ek. Bell
GN. Clark
R. B. Cage
Joseph Graham
N. J. Patterson
Charles W. ‘Ub
Lowers
A. &. Gowers
Strayer
Harry E. Boak
Cound
Bowald
Dan Richards
Biand
P. J. Gorraley
O. T. Soward
Dan‘Richards
Rev Montgomery Installed at Mahoning U P Church
Rev J S Montgomery will be installed as pastor of the Mahoning United Presbyterian Church with Rev Robert Hamill presiding and preaching. The service is set for Saturday at 2 p m EST at Mahoning Church, with charges to the pastor by Rev SB Copeland and to the people by Rev J P Montgomery. Elder A J Taylor to deliver the edict. Montgomery is a Pittsburgh Theological Seminary graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Montgomery
Mahoning U. P. Church
Robert Hamill
Mt.Jackson United
Fire Chief Injured At New Castle Tin Works Fire
A small grease fire in the vent pipe of the New Castle Tin Works restaurant caused about 25 dollars in damage. Fire Chief Charles H. Lynn was injured on the roof when his hand struck hot iron while inspecting the blaze. He slipped on firefoam while preventing a fall. The incident occurred today and involved about one hand burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Tin Works
Charles H. Lynn
Showers Offer Relief From Heat Wave
Forecast promises thundershowers tonight followed by cooler weather easing a hot spell that sent temperatures above 90 in New Castle. Residents hope for relief as the heat wave grips the eastern United States with a trend toward cooler days after the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Earthquake Devastates Trans-Jordania Palestine
Reports from Cairo describe a major quake affecting Trans-Jordania and Palestine with over 1,000 feared dead, hundreds injured. Cities like Maan Ramleh and Amaan suffered heavy losses as tremors toppled buildings and sacred tomb domes, leaving towns in panic and shelters crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Servicer
Cairo
Trans
Jordania
Palestine
Trans-Jordania
Anieye
Maan
Ramleh
Amaan
Wahins
Holy Land
Pacific Fliers Enjoying Rest
Lieuts Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger, among the first to Hawaii from the mainland, were greeted warmly in Oakland and San Francisco. After a return aboard the Maui, officials预计 they may depart tomorrow to visit President Coolidge at his summer lodge in the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C International News Services
San Francisco
Lester Maitland
Albert Hegenberger
Hawaii
United States
Oakland
Army
Maui
President Coolidge
Black Hills
Abandoned Car Found Stolen Near Sharon Pennsylvania
Motorcycle Officer Augustine on Tuesday found a car abandoned on Shenango Street with license 8374 and an envelope indicating ownership by Elmer Whitmore of North Main Sharon. Police say the machine had been stolen there on Monday and placed in a local garage pending arrival of authorities. names include Charles Calvin Reeder and Grace E Sherman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine
Stax
Automobile
Ohio
Shenango St
Elmer Whitmore
North Main Intrest
Sharon
Yar
Veterinarians Name Btls Veterinarians Name Btls
Veterinarians gathered to inspect farms in Lawrence County, noting Dr Frederick Taylor of New Castle runs a large dairy operation supplying milk to the city. The event featured Dr Taylor and other speakers from Harrisburg, plus talks on slag fertilizer and farm care. Election of officers and next meeting set for Waterford Pa in October 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle-with
Yby
Lawrence” County “Medical ‘Society
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Lawrence County
Raysor
Standard - Slag
Heatwave Draws Crowds to State Beaches and Pools
Thousands sought relief from stifling heat across Pennsylvania as hundreds flocked to municipal island beaches and the Susquehanna river. Thermometers neared 91 degrees while a death and several prostrations were reported. Source notes record crowds in Harrisburg and across the region seeking cooler aria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Ee Services
Tral
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Susquehanna
Wivers
Coolsior P
Swatara
Slaying Case Probe Moves Forward In New York
International News Service reports a probe advances as a teen witness describes the brutal murders of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Brownall and Mrs Selma Bennett. Disjointed details mention dismembered bodies found, a dark man, and the key witness from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Iboy
Sarah Elizabeth Brownall
Selma Bennett
Ludwig’ Halverson le
Rhs
Scoundrel Robbery and Drowning Reported in Scottdale
A Saturday incident near Superior Street Cleveland saw a man held up and robbed of 73.4 dollars after a blow to the head, with suspects fleeing before police arrival. Separately in Scottdale, the body of 14 year old Babura Yam J Scottdale Forest was found near noon, indicating a drowning incident with his clothes recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Vtwa
Scottdale
Babura
Mrrvan Yam
Scottdal Forest
U S Commissioner of Education to visit New Castle
The U S Commissioner of Education will address the New Castle school board and public this fall or winter. Dr C C Green, the superintendent, will make necessary arrangements. Dr. Tigert has agreed to come on a convenient date and will speak at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigerts United
States Ioner of Education
New
Castle
New Castle
Compromise May Save Conference On Disarmament
United States stands by Britain as talks over cruiser tonnage and ship size continue. Japan resists a British proposal, seeking a fair proportion of cruisers while holding out for a limit on tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Seston
United’ ‘States
Fire destroys car after hood explosion on Park Avenue
Tuesday fire wrecked a car after an explosion under the hood sparked flames. Park Avenue department and Box 22 were alerted by telephone. Moody and Wallare avenues were cited as far apart as the scene. Mrs. Ringer and a state patrolman escaped. Mrs. Ringer suffered shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue Department
Moody and Wallare-avenue
Fire destroys mattress and clothing at Moravia Street home
A fire at a Moravia Street residence occupancy by Theodore Wright destroyed a mattress and bed clothing and damaged the room and floor. The blaze occurred around ten o'clock, with unknown origin, and led to the loss of contents and property at 1181 Moravia Street.
Public School Start September 7 1927 calendar plan
The 1927 28 school year opens September 7 to June 6 1928 with two semesters. A September 7 start avoids Labor Day rush. five vacations are planned including Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter periods, plus Memorial Day. The first semester ends January 27 1928 and the second begins January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Stolen Chevrolet Touring Car Stripped of Tires
Three tires and other parts stripped from a Chevrolet touring car reported stolen last night from 108 South Jefferson Street. Police found the vehicle this morning at the corner of Ralph Avenue and Morris Street. Officers Elder and Nelson investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tateh
Jefferson Street
Likens Family Daughters Mentioned in Evans City Note
Fragmentary OCR text references Mr Hallecane Spragi and daughters Ruth and Zeilla Likens of Evans City. likely a family notice or social mention with unreadable surrounding context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spragi
Ruth
Zeilla
Evans Cliy
Old Says Rogers of Companionate Matches in West
Beverly Hills daily note reports Rogers defending companionate marriage as a modern Roosevelt era idea. It cites a playful exchange about fishing, politics, and a judge’s Hollywood remarks. Mention of a mayor and Judge Ben Lindsey appears amid casual local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
West
Penial
Beverly
Hills
Cal
Roosevelt
P. S
Ben Lindsey
Hollywood
Finger Print And Photograph County Prisoners Policy Adopted
Lawrence county will fingerprint and photograph every convicted person under a Pennsylvania state police plan communicated by Major Lyon G Adams. Sheriffs will host state police photographers after each criminal term to record fingerprints and photos, with records stored at the state police department enabling a statewide rogues gallery and faster prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Major Lyon G Adams
Pennsylvania State Police
Gherrit Hi. M. Reynolds
Bureau of Griminals
Pennsylvania Genial Assembly
Sheriff's Office
State Pollet Department
Reynaldsi
Cattlemen Urge Coolidge To Aid Relief Measures
Western cattlemen voiced anger at eastern financial interests and packers dominating prices. Paul E Martin led calls for relief, citing postwar bank liquidations and Wall Street influence. He warned many cattle raisers faced bankruptcy as demand shifted to lenders. Coolidge plans to address relief in a forthcoming congressional message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
George E. Durno
Paul E. Martin
Matlins
Washington
West
Federal Reserve System
Wall Street
Chicago
Omaha
New York
Eastern Insurance Companies
Cat
Martin
Congress
Splinter Causes Loss Of Sight For Pittsburgh Man
Frank W. Lang of Fairmont avenue is in serious condition at Pasavant hospital in Pittsburgh after a splinter pierced his right eye while splitting logs with a chisel. Doctors report loss of sight in the affected eye and say removal of the eyeball may be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Lang
Fairmont Avenue
Pittsburgh Pasavant Hospital
Pittsburgh
Journey to the coast and rest from daily routine
The speaker plans a short trip lasting a few days with packed shirts and collars. They mention leaving for miles away, a two week absence, and a routine of golf and driving while predicting hot weather around ninety four degrees.
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B. Copeland
Lynn
Blaze
New Castle Tin Mill
Pacific Fliers
Neville
Charles Calvin Reeder
Mabe
Hofmeister
Enon Valley
Roses Stanley, Baltor Mary Marie Fornche
Butlér
New, ‘Castle
Waterford
NUS N Sgrtober
Waterers
Brook
Galm
Camp Phillips
Farver
Paul
Eddenkins
Bob
J Ropp
Albert
Howells
George
Winter
And
Jam
Mektn
U.S. Commissioner OF Education
Great’ Britain
Erdase
Miss
Mid-West
Arthur Mometer
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