Drastic Changes In Republican Party Leadership Planned
The Republicans announce a sweeping reorganization with Claudius Huston stepping down as national chairman on Aug. 7. Senator Simeon Fess of Ohio becomes emeritus chairman while Robert H. Lucas, the Internal Revenue collector, will lead as chairman of the national executive committee. The move mirrors Democratic structure with an emeritus chief and an active organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudius Huston
Simeon Fess
Ohio
Robert H. Lucas
Internal Revenue Collector
Lucas
Democratic
John J. Raskob
Jouettehouse
Paul Siple Recalls Byrd Polar Expedition At New Castle
Paul Siple, Byrd's aide, speaks in New Castle about the South Pole expedition after two years of field work. He travels from Erie for a Cathedral auditorium address arranged by the Croton Methodist Episcopal church with an organ recital by Edwin Lewis preceding the 8 PM program. Admission is free, expenses covered by offerings. Rev. Clifford S. Joshua presides.
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South Pole
Paul Siple
Richard Byrd
New Castle
Paul
Erie
Cathedral Auditorium
Croton
Edwin Lewis
Steen Warns Against Shallow Wells After Typhoid Case
Dr. William L. Steen reports a twelfth typhoid case, Carmen Annabile, 10, at 310 Home Street, with one death. He warns residents to drink only city water, cites 40 foot or deeper wells as unsafe, and notes recent well closures and quarantine enforcement in East Lutton Street area.
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William L. Steen
City Today
Carmen Annabile
Home Street
Steen
East Sutton Street
Palus
Cascade Park
East Lutton Street
Peculiar sight of twins and ice cream joys on Jefferson
Pa Newc Observes notes twin girls walking with mothers on Jefferson street and a second pair led by another woman. He remarks on summer heat, abundant ice cream sales, and children playing in improvised showers. He reports sycamore shedding bark along North Mercer street and early leaf fall due to dry weather.
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Jefferson Street
Pa Newe
Mercer Street
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hours
Weather statistics show a maximum of 93 and a minimum of 62 with no precipitation. The river stage is 4.1 feet and falling.
Drunken Driver Held By Police After Fatal Crash
In Pittsburgh two men intoxicated in a car crashed into a group of 20 children killing 3 year old William Harris and injuring four others, including Regis McKnight and Patrick Spalino. The drivers Frank Kubiszewski and Frank Novak fled but were later captured. a liquor dealer Steve Halligan faced a disorderly house charge.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
William Harris
Regis McKnight
Robert Stock
Daniel Kelly
Patrick Spalino
Regis
Patrick
Frank Kubiszewski
Frank Novak
Stock Boy
Kubiszewski
Steve Halligan
Death Notices for several residents listed
Carr Loretta Riley aged 2 of 1311 Huron Avenue, Dorothy Elizabeth Carr aged 19 of 341 Ne Shannock Avenue, Mary Ann Book aged 79 of 716 Cleveland Avenue, Margaret Patton McGraw aged 77 of Mahoning Township, and Margaret Criswell Mitchell of New Wilmington, Pa are recorded in today’s notice.
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Carrie Loretta Riley
Huron Avenue
Dorothy Elizabeth Carr
Neshannock Avenue
Mary Ann Book
Cleveland Avenue
Margaret Patton McGraw
Mahoning Township
Margaret Criswell Mitchell
New Wilmington
Income Tax Rates May Be Restored To Aid Treasury
The United States plans to restore old federal income tax rates next fall unless business conditions improve. The temporary slash affected 1929 incomes and could be extended only by Congress. Proponents note rising government costs and potential deficits, while the progressive bloc in the Senate will oppose tax cuts.
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Treasury
Washington
Congress
Hoover
Mellon
Senate
General Summerall Hospital Patient at Walter Reed
General Charles P. Summerall chief of staff is a patient at Walter Reed hospital with a mild digestive disturbance. Doctors say the condition is not serious and he will return to duty within a few days. He entered the hospital last night.
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International News Service
Washington
Charles P. Summerall
Walter Reed Hospital
Summerall
Drought Causes Major Crop and Tree Damage in Tri-State Area
Pittsburgh July 26 Henry R Eby farm agent reports serious damage from drought to corn potatoes tomatoes cabbages and apples in the tri state district. He notes some forest trees are shedding leaves two months ahead of schedule as a result of the heat and drought conditions.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Tri-State
Henry R. Eby
Embassies Entitlement Sparks Satirical Tax Note
Special To The News from Santa Monica cites a humorous take on congressional spending for foreign embassies. The piece jokes that while ordinary entertainments are deductible, flamboyant embellishments like a wine asset require a false monthly swindle sheet noting a coffin wreath for an American who overestimated Fourth of July celebrations.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Congress
City Council dispute over North street paving vote
Cir cles report a misread ordinance on paving North street between East street and Neshannock avenue. Genkinger Reeves and Treser supported the measure while Mayor Gillespie Burns opposed it. the bill was believed passed 3 to 2 but was actually defeated. City hall later received official word from Solicitor Robert White.
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Genkinger
Reeves and Treser
North Street
East Street
Neshannock Avenue
Reeves
Treser
Gillespie
Burns
Robert White
France Takes Lead In Davis Cup Play
France battles to restore prestige in Davis Cup at Roland Garros and beats American duo John Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison 6-3 7-5 1-6 6-2 to move ahead 2-1 in the challenge round.
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France
Roland Garros Stadium
Henri Cochet
Jacques Brugnon
John van Ryn
Wilmer Allison
Improvements At Fair Grounds Being Rushed For The Opening
New Castle fairgrounds undergo major upgrades ahead of the August 5 6 7 opening. Crews repaint exhibit sheds remodel the grandstand and install a single main entrance with cube white stones. Road oiling starts soon to reduce dust as power company crews replace old poles. Fair leaders tour grounds and express strong satisfaction with progress.
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Fair Grounds
New Castle
Lawrence County
New Castile
the Fair Association
Pennsylvania-Ohio Power Company
Harlansburg
The
Fair Association
Epworth Corner Stone Program at East Wahsington Street Site
The Epworth Corner Stone program announces a 3 p m service on Sunday July 27 1923 at the new church site on East Wahsington Street and Butler Avenue. Rev Samuel L Maxwell presides call to worship with hymn 660 and a prayer by Rev C G Farr. The event includes responsive reading Psalm 132 scripture by Rev Philip C Pearson, corner stone preparation, sermon by Rev Norris A White laying of the stone by Rev Maxwell, Lord's Prayer doxology and benediction by Rev Clifford S Joshua.
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New Church
Wahsington Street
Butler Avenue
Samuel L. Maxwell
C. G. Farr
D. D. Sleppy
Mahoning M. E
Corinthians
Philip C. Pearson
Trinity Episcopal Church
New Castle
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
East Washington Street
Epworth
Norris A. White
Jamestown
Epworth M. E
Pearson and
Epworth Streets
Injunction Hearing Set Monday In Railway Case
The Pittsburgh Harmony Butler and New Castle railway company seeks to stop the city of New Castle and Woods and Golder Construction from interfering with operations. Judge James A. Chambers will hear the injunction in Lawrence county court at nine o'clock Monday morning. The city plans to repave Butler avenue install certain equipment and halt car traffic during the work.
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Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway Company
City of
New Castle and Woods and Golder Construction Company
James A. Chambers
Lawrence County
City and Construction Company
Butler Avenue
Local Nurse Leaves For New Position
Miss Henrietta Eakin a six year New Castle resident with training at Shenango Valley hospital and ties to Jameson Memorial hospital departs Monday for a Westward voyage. She will begin September 1 as welfare nurse for the Butler Anti Tuberculosis Society in Butler County, her former home, a move welcomed by friends here.
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Henrietta Eakin
New Castle
Shenango Valley Hospital
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Miss Eakin
Butler
Butler Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Butler County
Mrs Knox Returns from Visit with Pittsburgh Couple
Mrs John Knox of Whippo street has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs W C Durant of Pittsburgh Pa.
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John Knox
Whippo Street
W. C. Durant
Pittsburgh, Pa
Epworth M E church to lay cornerstone Sunday afternoon
Epworth M E church marks a milestone with the cornerstone laying at East Washington street and Butler avenue. Rev Norris A White will deliver the sermon and thousands are expected to attend the ceremony highlighting the merger with Grace M E and the church’s growth plans.
Green Legged Frog Fantasy on a Hot Day
Arthur Memeter imagines retreating from the heat by becoming a green legged frog. He longs to lie in cool water inches deep, shaded by fog, soaking away duties while humans rush to work. He dreams of staying drenched and bare without socks or sunlit chores.
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Huston
National Committee
FESS
Internal Revenue
George R. Holmes
Byrd
Joshua
Siple
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Simeon D. Fess
Claudius H. Huston
Progressives
William K. Hutchinson
Germany
Guglielmo Emanuel
Rome
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Benito Mussolini
Bank of Italy
Duisburg
Altstaden
General Summerall Hospital
Yours
Jie Raper
Frederick K. Abbott
Epworth Corner
East
Grace M. E
S. L. Maxwell
Epworth M. E. Church
Arthur Memeter
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