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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

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Democrats Show Some Sense Now Says Will Rogers

Special to The News Santa Barbara Cal July Say did you notice who the Democrats grabbed off for stage manager They are finally getting some sense and quit trying to see to the poor people They figured let us grow off some rich men and make our party look like somebody had something This fellow took General Motors when it was nothing but a few bent azles and some old carburetors and put it on Wall Street and got away with it Yours for money in politics Will Rogers.

Santa Barbara Cal July Jr General Motors Wall Street Will Rogers

New Castle Neighbors Watch Parks Plans and Deer Sightings

An aerial view over New Castle at dusk spotlights a new golf course drive with about $20,000 pledged under a two year guarantor plan. Local clubs recruit members as Bernard Havion leads a memorial effort. Deer sightings recur in Union Township amid a string of Friday the 13th superstition reports.

New Castle Wilmington Road Union Township Lawrence County Neshannock Falls

Ford to aid Hoover in campaign efforts

Washington July 13 Republican leaders plan to mobilize Henry Ford to actively back Herbert Hoover in the presidential campaign. The move aims to counter John J. Raskob’s support for Governor Alfred E. Smith and his new Democratic national chairmanship. Ford has previously endorsed Hoover, calling him the best equipped Republican candidate. Further details appear on page twenty.

WM. K Aigantic General Motors Corporation Alfred EB. Smith Ford Hoover Ford Hoover Kansas City Motor Czar White House

Hoover notification committee named by Republican National Committee

Washington July 13 The Republican National Committee chairman Work appointed a ten member committee to arrange for the Hoover notification on August 11 Senator George H Moses of New Hampshire will lead the group with W H Crocker Ralph E Williams Dr E B Clements HR B Creager W W Atterbury Mrs D P Clark Mrs Charles H Sabin Miss Ring M West Mrs W E Kenner and Mrs Paul Rewman named as members

Washington Republican National Committee Today George H. Moses New Bempshire National Committee W. H. Crocker California Ralph E. Williams Oregon E. B. Clements Missouri B. Creager Texas W.W. Atterbury

Rescue of relief workers reported by Kriegsblick

International news reports from Berlin via Lokal Anzeiger say the Russian ice breaker Krassin rescued Capt. Sora and Van Dongen, members of the missing Nobile relief party, while the steamship Braganza rescued another relief worker named Varming.

Marathon Skate Marathon in New Eagle Dance Contest

International News Service reports from New Eagle Pennsylvania that a roller skate marathon dance drew 15 couples with eight and a half pairs still dancing since Monday night. Four girls refused to quit when their partners tired, keeping the pace alive.

Tonternational News New Eagle

Death notices for several local residents in brief list

Mrs Marguerite P Shuler aged 23 of 403 Electric street James Ralph Southerland 74 of Cornersburg C H Bla Parsons 89 of Punxsutawney Mrs Thomas Woods 16 of 203 South Waulbarry Street Eugene Currie 20 of 1126 Maravia Street.

Marguerite P. Shuler Electric James Ralph Southerland Cornersburg H. Bla Parsons Punxsu J Townes Thomas Woods South Waulbarry Street Eugene Currie Maravia Street

Peggy Hopkins Joyce To Take Sixth Husband

Peggy Hopkins Joyce, famed beauty, plans to wed for the sixth time, to Earl of Northesk. Both are at Deauville, with Northesk's estranged wife suing for divorce in Scotland. She recalls a romantic proposal as the couple discussed marriage amid a seaside scene.

Peggy Hopkins Joyce International News Service Paris Peggy Hopkins Joyce Earl of Northesk Jessie, Brown Scotland Miss Joyce Deauville

Old Timers to Furnish Room in New Hospital

Members of the Old Timers Association voted to use surplus funds to furnish a room in the new Jameson Memorial Hospital. The Old Timers Room will bear a door plate. Officers and executive committee were named for the coming year. treasury shows over $400. Invitations will be printed for an August 15 outing at Cascade Park.

Old Timers Association W. T. Butz Jameson Memorial Hospital Harvey E. McGoun Ralph M. Campbell William T. Butz Dick Long Robert EH. Whaley Scott Paisley Howard M. Morrison Joseph Hannon Aiea Treasury

Heavy Damage In Storm Wake In Brooke County

Wellsburg W Va July 13 One person drowned property damage exceeds 1 million and economic loss near half a million reported after a flood surge. An unidentified Negro boy drowned in Buffalo Creek as the stream roared into a torrent. Beach Bottom power plants suffered heavy flooding. Foundations washed away under Pennsylvania railroad tracks. Pittsburgh and Cleveland line weakened on Ohio side blocking traffic and all bus service and electric car.

Wellsburg W. Va Brooke Comnty Whureday Buffalo Creek American Gas and Electric Company Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburgh and Cleveland Ohio

Motor Club To Meet Tonight In The Crystal Ball Room

The New Saatia Motor club announces a meeting of its present members at six o clock this evening in the Crystal ball room at The Castleton to complete organization and boost membership to 6000. Ralph W Bol singer, general campaign chairman, says time is the key and urges swift signups before the Friday July 20 city hall deadline. Drive hinges on member loyalty to memorial founder David Jameson, famed for his role in national motoring development.

Saatia Motor Club Castleton Ralph W. Bolsinger Bolsinger David Jameson New Castle Club Jameson United States American Automobils Ontinaat Pugs Two

Black Friday For This Hen At Fairfield County Farm

A farm hen at Charles George’s Pigasantville property in Fairfield County hatches 18 snapping turtles from 18 eggs placed beneath her after a 22 day incubation. The hen becomes a foster mother to the turtles and the event is reported as a local curiosity.

Will Case Split Continues With New Handwriting Experts

The Nellie M. Dean will case resumes Monday after a recess as Judge Chambers weighs further testimony. Contestants press for more witnesses and handwriting experts while one witness admitted implying a beneficiary would be cared for if he testified. Lash of cross examination and a witness from New York hint at further surprises as the defense readies its gas for next week.

Nelle M. Dean Chambers Nellie M. Dean Jamis Chambers Jean Madden Thomas Goodman Lester Lynn Dodson New York New York City Walter Braham Robert K. Aiken Jane Liga

City Solicitor Sees Use For Poor Farm Land

Councilman Davies reports the city council favors building a municipal golf course on the former poor farm site along the Huwood City highway. He cites Solicitor White confirming the city holds clear title by legislative grant and that challengers must prove otherwise.

Davies Huwood City White

Mayor Gillespie Demands Stronger City Jail

Mayor William Gillespie urged the council at city hall to act on jail conditions after recent escapes. He argued the Jol is in bad shape and easily breached by desperate criminals, noting the 16 year old building has repeatedly failed to hold clever inmates. A plan to surround the jail with heavy mesh wire was discussed. Two men arrested by Patrolmen Moore and Flinner recently escaped, prompting the call for improvements.

William Gillespie City Hall Calababoose Moore Flinner

Seven Prisoners Executed in One Day at Kentucky Penitentiary

International News Service reports seven men, four whites and three black, were executed in the electric chair at Eddyville Penitentiary. The executions began after midnight, with the last dying at 2:25 a.m. Milford Lawson and Orlando Seymour led the list, followed by Louisville men Charles Mitra Hascite Dockery William Moore James Howard and Clarence McQueen. The event set a new daily record for executions, described in restrained terms with final religious consolation for many.

International News Service Eddyville Arate Penitentiary Milford Lawson Corbin Orlando Seymour Louisvile Charles P. Mitra St. Louis

Nearly $20 000 For Golf Course

A New Castle meeting reports 19 440 pledged for a municipal golf course with 486 backers. Organizers aim to reach 20 000 by securing 600 supporters and soliciting endorsements from Rotary, Quota, Kiverls, and the Chamber of Commerce before presenting to the city council.

Murderpal God Buch MLC James K. Love New Castle Rotary Tions Quota Kiverls Chamber of Commerce Getion Love

Sheriff Returns From Conneaut Lake Convention

Sheriff Buck Reynolds returns from the Pennsylvania Sheriff’s convention at Conneaut Lake and Port Dover with no knowledge of liquor raids or hotel incidents. He describes a pleasant trip, says he was away during the raid, and notes his election to a legislative committee.

New’s Man Buck Reynolds Pennsylvania Conneaut Lake Fort Dover Ontario Lake Erie Tom Bsterett Conneault Hotel Reynolds Culbartson Laley Sheriff Reynolds Sherif Reynolds Port Dover Canada

Ten Minute Service Continued Policy Question

J. and Moore, representing West Side petitioners, presented 500 imames urging the council to persuade P.Q. company to keep a 10 minute street car schedule rather than 15 minutes when the West Side and Cra ton Ines connect. The council will meet with street car officials Monday to discuss this and a proposed West Washington street improvement.

J. & Moore West Side Council P.Q. Company West Washington Street

Niagara Falls Sees Third Death By Own Action

Police report a third suicide in four days after a girl’s coat and hat, with a farewell note, are found on Luna Island. The unsigned message says it can’t live alone any longer and mentions Glenhaven.

International News Niagara Falls N.Y Luna Island Glenhaven

Mystery shores fate of Malmgren after Italia disaster

Reports say Prof Finn Malmgren may be left on Brock Island with a broken wrist and frozen leg as the Italia crew perished in a gale on May 25. The Krassin sighted another refugee group and five survivors were picked up, including Natale Cecioni who is badly wounded, while Vincenzo Pomella is officially listed dead.

Arctic Vincenzo Pomella Italia Ise Citter Krassin Moscow Finn Malmgren Othors A. Mariang Fappl

Thompson ordered to pay 215477 or face prison

Josiah V. Thompson was found in contempt of Fayette county orphan’s court and ordered to pay 215,477 to the John A. Nicholls estate by September 1 or serve jail time. His brother William must pay 7,262.65. The action involves alleged misuse of estate funds by trustees once linked to the Princess of Thurn and Taxis beneficiaries. Thompson already paid some restitution, but judge Dawson said more is required or jail.

Uniontown Josiah V. Thompson J. £. Dawson Fayette County Taxsis Thompson Brothers Dawson Thompson William Thompson Josiah Thomason L. E. Porter Pittsburgh Nicholls

Friday the Thirteenth Weather Oddities Describe Lore

The poem-like text mixes dates and weather oddities, noting a Friday the thirteenth with references to witches, hoodoos, ladders, and mirrors. It blends April in July and wet, slippery conditions, hinting at superstition and playful misdating. The piece has a whimsical, folkloric tone with strong imagery.

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Pa Newe Fa Nene C. F. Nichols Preston Avenue Wilmington Avenue Garfield Avenue West Paul Rewman North Dakota David Lord Northesk Peggy Deanyibe Bock New Hospital Old Timers Day Association Cascade Park Washington, Pa J. Byrne Ada M. Woilt Philadelphia Weeding Mary B. Fenley C, Mckee R. D Betty Houston Portersville Adda Twendler Pextersville Motor Club Ewa Ralph W. Bolsinger Dean Will Case Mayor Gillespie Irene Arnold Comite Des Fetes Des Grands Boulevards Betty Hoor Kentucky Kei Conneaut West Siders Malmgren Barren Isle Ice Breaker Arthur Mometer
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