24 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1928
Page
1
Will Rogers writes from Newport about exclusive beaches and social barriers. He jokes that actors cannot bathe at Bailey's Beach while millionaires and sailors feel at home, praising Newport's class distinctions and imagining Beverly Hills adopting the same approach.
A freak Monday storm centered on New Castle North Hill with large hail for 15 minutes amid heavy rain. the Downtown area had brief rain with no hail. Other notes cover stop-sign compliance, local civic campaigns, and community chats about Carnegie Steel playground, hotel management study plans, and traffic light adjustments by a nearby officer.
Amelia Earhart, famed aviatrix, rode the Joy-stick in the engine cab as the locomotive pulled from Pennsylvania Station with her party bound for New York. She rode with Engineman John Sloan and Fireman Herman Weller, declaring she felt at home amid grime and grease.
Herbert Hoover finishes edits on his Republican nomination acceptance speech to be read at Stanford Stadium on August 11 and broadcast nationwide. He plans a four day fishing trip after brief rest, while Stanford students celebrate his visit and officials arrange a San Francisco welcome home event.
Mexico City's grief filled the day as Capt Emilio Carranza lay in state and his funeral drew crowds from across states. President Calles invited diplomats to the Pantheon Dolores where the body rested among heroes, marking an outpouring of national mourning and international regard.
A list of marriage license entries includes Charles A. McGovern with Ayalon Hedwig M. Wochner in New Castle, Joseph Siembiecer with Anna Narvet, Cambell with Youngstown, Carmen Malley with Rosie Tambutro, Bessemer partners, William R. Grime with Pat, Janet M. Fraser in Monaca Heights, Richard A. Scharr Castle Shannon, and Jane A. Murphy Gastla Shannon, reflecting local license activity.
REPORT TORAL HAS MADE CONFESSION Assassination Of Obregon II, Being Probed To Bottom By Police Cnternations News Service Mexico City July 24 Luis N Morones, once a top opponent of Obregon, resigned as secretary of industry, commerce and labor after Agraricans alleged he and labor leaders were the intellectual authors of Obregon’s assassination. Police seek Morones, believe he hides among friends in the city. They expect arrest of Manuel Trejo, said to have supplied Toral the pistol. Toral reportedly made a complete confession. Catholic interests are aiding the probe. The city is tranquil as Captain Emile Carranza’s body lies in state.
Philadelphia July 24 Police Chief Walter Allen of Yeardon and his son Earl Allen a traffic officer were held on $400 bail each on aggravated assault and battery charges. A 0-year old woman Mary Young of Philadelphia testified the men ripped her clothes dragged her across a floor and left her fainting after she drove past a stop signal to avoid a packing box fallen from a truck.
Ray Hughes a 20 year old resident of Oil City died in a local hospital after a fracture from a prank at Stoneboro Beach. He was paralyzed from the waist down and suffered a fractured vertebra when pushed headfirst into the water. His heel was buried in sand at the scene.
Governor Alfred E. Smith, age 22? no, 42? announces he will delay active presidential campaigning until after Labor Day possibly mid September. his plan centers on 12 to 15 speeches across major eastern cities and the Midwest with no full stump tour unless health permits. after the notification ceremony in early August, he will rest a week in Sea Girt New Jersey before resuming travel.
International News Service reports French flyer Lieut Foulin and two companions must repair their seaplane The Frigate before continuing toward America. They completed the first leg from Brest to a 5:20 a.m. local takeoff, with northern route options to Bermuda Halifax or Newfoundland and a possible return Brest to New York stopover plan. Nearby observers include Mrs Alfred Douglas and others visiting in Batas Auga.
Amelia Earhart and companions Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon arrived at Pennsylvania Station in Pittsburgh to a large welcome from thousands. James F. Malone led city officials in greeting the trio before an auto procession and a city tour, then they continued toward New York City after a stop in Toledo.
London dispatch reports rising resentment in Italy over hostile critique of the Nobile expedition. Rumors persist that A Mariano and F Zappi, possibly cannibalized Prof Finn Malmgren, last Swedish scientist. Zappi ill after Arctic hardship. cannibalism details unconfirmed, body missing, conflicting accounts drive Nordic-Italian tensions.
City officials report weather has not hampered work on the new George Washington Junior High School in the Sheridan Euclid district. Plans for a four foot sewer to run from Sheridan to Euclid Avenue were requested by Councilman Clayton Reeves. Contractors J Clyde Gilfillan oversee construction. Ornamental plastering is finished and crews prepare cork flooring and bookcases while sidewalks are laid.
International News Service from Rome reports Mussolini ordered a formal inquiry into the Italia rescue and Alessandri mission. The probe, led by Mussolini, may open late September or early October with eight weeks for the missing six and testimony from Capt A Mariano and Filippo Zappi.
At the next council meeting, officials expect a four foot sewer to alleviate the water nuisance. An ordinance to authorize the improvement will be introduced, and city solons discussed the plan at yesterday’s session.
Max Bodenheim works on a novel in a Connecticut shore town after a dramatic retreat from Provincetown as Dr. Martin J. Loeb relocates his daughter Gladys to relatives for a rest cure. The events follow the death of Virginia Drew in New York City after Bodenheim criticized her writing.
John J. Raskob quits as chairman of General Motors finance committee to devote full time to supporting Governor Alfred E. Smith for the presidency. He remains GM vice president and director and is expected to resume the finance post after the election.
The Atlantic seaboard from Maine to Maryland is declared a crucial battleground for the 1928 presidential race with New York New Jersey Maryland Rhode Island and Delaware identified as fighting states. Republicans and Democrats coordinate strategy while Hubert Work oversees day to day campaign efforts in this key region north of the Potomac.
The sailing yacht Nina reached Santander at 3 pm, the 61st yacht to finish the New York to Santander race for the king’s cup. Wind delays held up the fleet. the winner will be announced after all yachts finish and handicap times are applied.
A quirky ode to golf describes a small white pill on a sand hill and a green sword of fairways stretching away. The piece contrasts hobbyists neglecting farming duties with the lure of sunshine, grass, and a game that stirs passions, noting its seventy eight today.
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