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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1920

Page

11

Shooting Near Harbor Ends In Murder Of Negro

George Spradley, a boarder, missing after a noon shooting on the John Patton farm left West Virginia near the harbor area, with jealous motive alleged. Mrs West testified that Sam West demanded the revolver. five shots were fired. Spradley fled with the victim’s gun and $12, while she denied jealousy.

Harbor Willkam West G. W. Gairdner Iseaford John Patton Yrge Spradley West Spracley Spradley Patton Archy Smith Edna Smith

Capital Stock Increase Sought for Fair Association

The New Qasile Agricultural Association seeks to raise capital from 50 000 to 250 000 by charter amendment filed with Judge Emery. Attorney R L Walace presented the petition this morning. The plan limits full stock sale to 100 000 and keeps future increases possible without further charter changes. Memorial Day events and local activity are briefly noted.

Theresa New Qasile Agricultural Association Emery R. L. Walace Atock Drudge Emory Gal

Mills To Resume Thursday Morning

After seven weeks idle the Tin Industry mills restart with blast furnaces three and four blown in. Carnegie Steel confirms full resumption on Thursday at 8:00 am under D Pyle and John Hutler with other departments following. Coke supply delayed but expected daily. workers to return as heating work resumes. Weather warnings note heat as workers adapt post layoff.

Carrnegie Steel Company D. Pyle Shenango John A. Hutler New Castle American Sheet and Tin Plate Company Tivning

Good Renominated For Postmaster Here

BULLETINY WASHINGTON June 1 The following postmasters were nominated today Henry M Good New Castle Pa Hiram L Purdy Sunbury Pa William J Burke Mount Carmel Pay Michael B Miskall East Layer fool Olle

Washington Henry M. Good New Castle Hiram L. Purdy Sunbury William J. Burke Mount Carmel Michael B. Miskall East Layer

bacon motor factory visit by new castle officials

Directors of the Board of Trade members of the Road committee and club presidents will visit Bacon Motor Works this afternoon to inspect the plant as it ramps up its motor car production.

Board of Trade Trac Kiwanis Club Rotary ¢Club New Castle Bacon Motor Works

Bubonic Plague Not Affecting American Seamen

Washington June 1 The navy department advised that the outbreak of bubonic plague at Vera Cruz has not affected personnel of the American destroyer division there. The American consul at Vera Cruz, acting for the government, and the American Red Cross have offered medical supplies. Four reported cases are fatal.

Washington Vera Cruz Navy Department Vera Crag Sted Cross

Captain Spolidoro to attend Humbert Flrat Wall meeting

Captain Spolidoro of the Royal Stalon Navy will be a principal speaker at a Sunday meeting on Division Street in Humbert Flrat Wall. Vetor Dayne, a noted banker, hosts the event observing the anniversary of the Gin constitution of Valted taty.

Spolidoro Royal Stalon Navy Vetor Dayne Humbert Flrat Wall Division Street Valted Taty

Petition for street improvements in Cumberland and Erie avenues

A petition from Cumberland avers and Erie ave property owners asks for improvements on Erie and Crawford avenues and for proper treatment of water from a local district. The text mentions fever extension and a possible 40a plan, with unclear references to figures and officers.

Cumberland Avers Erie Eri Crawford Ayvennes Connec Orten Shiehnie

Sale Of Real Estate Confirmed In Fox Estate

Court morning session confirms sale of real estate from the estate of the late Lizzie W. Fox of Slipperyrack township. Administrator George Dean's sale receives judge Emery’s approval. Also noted are a guardian’s allowance request for Mary Chermerda’s children and bond approval for John Carlin as guardian for Margaret Connor. Additional equity case testimony involves Howard B. Sutton v Anthony Mooney over a farm in Washington township.

Lizgie W. Fox Slipperyrack Township George Dean Emery Mary A. Chermerda Howard B. Sutton Anthony Mooney Washington Township

Memorial Day Automobiles Serve Veterans in New Castle

A Memorial Day event provided rides to Greenwood Cemetery for old soldiers with seating for all veterans and care for Ladies of the GAR. The article lists numerous local contributors including New Castle Motors Central Motors Co Enterprise Garage Carnegie Steel Co and many individuals who donated CRTs.

Greenwood Cemetery G. A. It David Jameson Jacob F. Stentz New Castle Motors Central Motors Co Lee Gordon Enterprise Garage Jundge W. BH Porter S. C. Moore Br. R. A. Wallace J. W

Cruelty Charged In Divorce Suit

Marry MeD Pence through attorney Thomas W Dickey files for divorce from Mary A Pence on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment. Couple married in July 196 and separated by May Logg.

Med. Pence Thomas W. Dickey Mary A. Pence Ontil May

Highland Avenue Repaving Underway in City Plans

Brisk activity on Highland Avenue as brick hauling and curb prep begin ahead of repaving between Moody Avenue and Sheridan Lane. City council approved Cottage Street grading and paving specs with brick payment. bids for state highway projects noted. Local deaths include State Senator David Mastin and 14 year old Win Davis of Massillon amid a chaotic scene at a trial in Chicago.

M. J. Scanton Highland Avenue Cottage Street Robneea Atrent Eastatreat Conell

Fitting Tribute Paid Soldier Dead On Memorial Day

Memorial Day exercises included services along Neshannock River bank and at Greenwood Cemetery. Veterans groups and Ladies of the G A R conducted ceremonies, wreaths were laid, and a coliseum program followed led by R M Campbell with veterans and civic participants paying homage to those who died in service.

Greenwand Cemetes Sons of Veterans GA. R Dr.a. Dt Xeshan‘rock Creek Water Street Sta C. M. Smail Suns of Duis Abruzzi Coliseum R. M. Campbell W Samuel Bilson Ur. L Love, Com Tway Nu

Speed Up Mill Street Bridge Work Urged by City Council

City council this morning passed a resolution urging county commissioners to proceed with construction of the South Mill Street bridge floor with minimal delay and to inform the city of any actions to speed the work. It proposes at least completing the walls on both sides so pedestrians can use it.

County Commissioners South Mill Street

Fresh Air Camp heads grateful for community support

J O Rodgers chairman of the Fresh Air Camp Board thanks Rotary, Kiwanis, Croton Drum Corps and A. S. & T. FP. Co. Band for services rendered at a ball game and for proceeds from the event.

Fresh Air Camp J. O. Rodgers Fresh Air Camp Board Rotary and Kiwanixehha Croton Drum Corps

School Days Near Close Of Term

A reminiscence of the final days of a school term. The narrator recalls finishing trials, returning books, art and composition work, and the longing to relive the last day’s expectancy. He visits the 8th grade building, meets the principal, and hears a girl recite a poem before moving on.

Temvis Norning Suhesl Roy Virlinist

Palmotor Revives Youthful Swimmer After Drowning

Police used the pulmoter to resuscitate Robert Kennedy, seven, after being pulled from water about 159 minutes before arrival. Officers Job Moore and C G Logan worked 14 minutes, then Dr Samuel Perry arrived and pronounced him in good condition. The revival marked a notable success for the city pulmoter.

Palmotor Memorial Thay Robert Kennedy Big Run Ngarhe Butler Kennedy Carnegie Steel Company Job Moore C. G Logan Samuel Perry

Palmer Defends Anti Red Drive

Washington reports Attorney General Palmer defended his anti-red campaign before the House Rules Committee. He accused Assistant Secretary of Labor Louis F Post of obstructing the effort and said Post sympathized with anarchists. Palmer dismissed Post's constitutional concerns as false and said the deportation law was being undermined by officials who opposed it. He cited alleged pardons and releases of anarchists while challenging Post’scharges.

Washington America Palmer Louis F. Post Post Wast Ca Pash

Senate Optical Soldier Aid Likely Dead for Session

June 1 report from Washington says adoption of soldier aid in the Senate before adjournment is practically impossible. Democratic and Republican leaders say the bill, already passed by the House, faces objections from the Senate Finance Committee. A redraft would take weeks, and only five legislative days remain before adjournment for national holidays.

Senate

Supreme Court Backs Ratification Route for Amendments

Washington June 1 The Supreme Court ruled that federal amendments must be ratified by legislatures or conventions, not by referendum. The decision, delivered by Justice Day, concerns Hawke of Ohio challenging Ohio reserve laws in relation to Prohibition and Suffrage amendments.

Washinton United States Supreme Court Justice Day Hawke Ohio Apollo

East Street Hill May Be Paved

City officials review the possibility of paving East Street Hill. A petition is not present for immediate action, and concerns include debris on the current dirt road during heavy rain. Residents note the cost and impact on nearby areas if the street is paved.

East Street Ovary Counedinin Norra Ely

New Castle Man Killed at Cement Plant Near Wampum

Adron Anderson of New Castle employed by Wikemare drew company was killed near noon at Crescent Portland Cement plant while erecting boilers when a hoist or beam fell and struck him in the head. He died within minutes. Funeral arrangements pending in New Castle.

New Castle Wampum Wampcm Adron Anderson Wikemare Drew Company Crescent Portland Cement Company Anderson Amerson New Castlo Afarshal Raoma

Death Notice for Multiple Adults in Norfolk and Hibbeck

Death record lists several individuals with partial addresses and ages, including Mrs William G Pilsen aged 50 in Wildwont area and Robert J McBicten aged 16 on Hib Beckford Street. The report mentions a Tomith department and a widow linked to Mea Agena Wiehaviby with a daughter Kiger.

William G. Pilsen Paul Vircont Meconahy Onle Street I Wil West Norfolk Wy Via Aire Mleckenstein Neeyty Beaver Street Tobert J. McBicten Hib Heckford Street Tibalth Agena Wiehaviby Pheowe

Convention To Be Opened One Week From Today

The final week of pre convention skirmishing begins as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is set to order the convention. Contested seats exceed one hundred as Wood and Lowden camps clash over floor plans and management. Senator Johnson arrives Thursday with California delegates to greet the unified turnout. Seventeen Georgia seats remain disputed between Wood and Lowden factions.

George R. Holmes Chicago Henry Cabot Lodge Will Teal Leonard A.wood Lowden Naional Committee Georgia Wood

Get Liquor On Forged Permits

International liquor is reportedly obtained from bonded warehouses using forged permits. Lena Calder, Republican, was charged today in the Senate matter. Calder cited a New York newspaper claim that 200,000,006 would be needed to enforce prohibition there, calling for action amid alleged government employee involvement.

Lena Calder Romblican Ce Senate Namtes Calder New York City Alpi Stserverl

Wilson College honors local girl elects student leader

Mise Muth Patterson formerly of Franklin Virginia now living in New Castle Virginia has been elected president of Wilson College Student Government Association. The announcement caps a notable rise as the senior class leader and outstanding student.

Mise Muth Patterson Franklin New Castle Wilson College Wilson Studiont Government Association Wilson

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