18 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
1
Beverly Hills July 18 In a reflective note the writer questions whether the explorer Nobile was saved or lost. The piece contrasts heroism with fear of death and hints at election talk and public notices, closing with a skeptical view of preacher influence and endurance.
Local readers react to the assassination of President-elect Obregon of Mexico. The incident sparks concern about Mexico's future and potential turmoil. Reports note drownings, harvest activity, street work progress in New Castle, and anecdotes about life and travel, including Castleton guests and seasonal driving observations.
Hoover abandons planned California welcome after learning his father in law Charles D Henry has died in Placerville California He will travel directly to Palo Alto via Sacramento and skip San Francisco The midwest grain belt cheers as assurances come that farm states will stay in the Republican fold with Governor John E Hamill of Iowa delivering news at the route stop
Mexico City reports Obregon lies in state as authorities probe for a plot behind his assassination. President Calles remains grieving and silent while Congress may be summoned to decide a successor. Juan Escapulario’s status and plot details are officially undisclosed.
Death notices list William Hanna age 13 of Harrisville Pa Gertrude Moore age 18 of Willow Grove Elizabeth L Stevenson age 78 of Slippery Rock township and Mary Jane McGrew age 84 of Slippery Rock Pa in local death records.
International News Service reports from Superior Wisconsin that President Coolidge and Herbert Hoover feigned mutual fishing prowess in July. After three hours on the Brule they praised each other and claimed the other was the better angler. They used black goat and professor ties as lures and counted a catch of 17 to 18 trout including rainbow brook and speckled varieties.
Oslo July 18 The Norwegian government studies a fishermen report from Bear Island claiming Amundsen Latham plane last message reached them. Tracks six feet apart seen on a plateau lead to cliff edge suggesting a sea plunge. Fur coat pieces and wood found near edge, ships have searched weeks with no trace.
SAN FRANCISCO July 18 Three hundred firefighters have brought the forest fire burning in Lassen National forest for several days under control, forestry officials reported. More than 10,000 acres of brush and forest land burned in the area. A stubborn blaze in Sequoia National forest remained unchecked today as additional men were rushed there to cope with the fire.
Malercants who are so unfortunate gas to be lodged in the city jail wil have a difficat time in making their escape after the work started Tuesday afternoon is finished. Each bar of the jail is being welded in place. When the work is completed there will be no more jail breaks, say the officials.
Butler Pa July 18 An attack of cramps was blamed for the drowning of Harry Fox 26 of Evans City while swimming at Harmony junction near his home His body was recovered The youth is survived by his mother Mrs Mabel Fox and several brothers and sisters
Reports from Washington describe sensational claims about the assassination of President elect Obregon and a political plot to topple the Obregon Calles regime. Sources warn that removing Obregon’s control over the army could unleash turmoil as garrisons back Calles.
Detroit July 18 The thirty seventh triennial conclave of the Knights Templar settled to business after four days of excitement and yesterday's parade. Grand Master George W Vallery presided and Chicago’s William Lcharp was named the likely next Grand Master as the contest for host city narrows.
International News Service reports in Wilkes-Barre Pa that the Kingston Coal Company cut the price of pea coal 76 cents to local consumers to encourage early buying for the fall and winter. This marks the first such reduction in effect in the duty area.
Governor Al Smith plans a keynote focus on the national government's finances in his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination. He aims to counter Republican claims of economy, citing state progress and wartime delays. Justice Proskauer of New York City will assist in polishing the draft.
An Ellwood City blaze at 2 45 am damaged the Moose club building on Lawrence Avenue, housing Simon Clothing and Keystone Grocery. Firefighters battled for three hours. the rear of the two story brick structure was gutted and investigators probed the origin.
Francis Jackson of St. Clair and Dorothy Therese Nord of Bessemer, Fa, listed among marriage licenses. The notice records the two individuals as a couple seeking to wed, reflecting a local civil recording.
The Friendship crew Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon arrived in Altoona Pennsylvania to a throng of Blair county residents. A welcome program sent them to Williamsburg then back to Altoona for a tribute parade and an airfield dedication before their Chicago departure.
London July 18 Great Britain delivered its reply to the American war treaty proposals to the United States this afternoon. Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain handed the communication to Ray Atherton the American Chargé d’Affaires. Britain expressed willingness to accept the treaty and urged rapid completion of the agreement.
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine escaped unhurt after the monoplane Columbia wrecked on landing at Curtiss Field in Germany following an Atlantic crossing. The right wing dipped and the craft struck a fence after narrowly missing hangars and telephone wires. Major Andrew Fleming was unharmed.
Boston officials report that eight of 150 plus victims remain in hospitals as food experts link the poisoning to chocolate tram pies kept with box lunches. Experiments with a cat and Guinea pig showed no ill effects. State health officials suspect some Somerville Ford plant workers were sympathetically sick as colleagues collapsed.
Mexico City reports a special session of Congress to fill the vacancy left by President elect Alvaro Obregon's assassination. Calles may push for provisional rule as unrest and censorship rise. The shooter, Juan Escapularto, refused to reveal motive or accomplices amid a tense, nation-wide mood.
Arthur Mometer extols the healthful tan earned pitching hay on the farm, claiming it beats tans from golf tennis or town frolic. He notes no money or dues, no special clothes, only hard work under the sun as summer heat hits ninety four.
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