Knox Property Selected for Million Dollar Cathedral Site
The Knox property at Lincoln and Highland and the adjoining Withers parcel near Highland avenue have been bought by the Scottish Rite Bodies of Free and Accepted Masons. Plans call for a cathedral on the $1,000,000 site, leveraging woodland and hillside views to create a landmark architectural and landscape project for New Castle.
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Knox
Lincoln and
Highland Avenue
Withers
Scottish Rite Bodies of Free and Accepted Masons
Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln
John Knox
Withare
New Castle
Milion Dolar
Clearfield County Treasurer Named
Governor Sproul appointed P. T. Davis as treasurer for Clearfield County to succeed the late Amos H. Rambarger. The announcement came from Harrisburg on June 1. Davis replaces Rambarger who died.
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Clearfield County
International News Service
Harrisburg
Sproul
P. T. Davis
Amos H. Rambarger
Maidenly meet and courtship customs in June
A hazy, old fashioned sketch describes June wedding season rituals where families of brides prepare to welcome suitors. It notes invitations, gifts, and gathering in parlor scenes as brides and kin anticipate social scrutiny and ceremonial greetings.
Separate hearings planned for Ross and Fisher this week
Willie Fisher and Cesar Ross face separate hearings before the alderman on charges of complicity in the Union National Bank robbery. Fingerprints and photos were taken at Butler under state police supervision. The case moves forward as Congress weighs ex service men aid and the soldiers bonus bill with action expected soon.
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Hamilton
Willie Fisher
Cesar’ Ross
Union National Bank
Ross
Fisher
Lawrence County
Butler
Butler T
J. Bart Campbell
International News Service
Washington
Congress
Fenrose
Repiblican
Pennsylvania
Senate
Panrose
Penrose
Smott
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Sir Archibald Will Probated in London
London reports the will of Sir Archibald MacDonald Burt filed for probate shows an estate worth 253 dollars. In Ohio, Councilman and Mrs. P. K. Wike of Sheridan Avenue were in Niles last evening for the Niles high school graduation where their nephew Paxton Fike attended as a graduate in the class.
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International News Service
London
Archibald MacDonald Burt
Councilman
P. K. Wike
Sheridan Avenue
Niles
Ohio
Paxton Fike
Sunday Meetings at Cascade Park Begin This Summer
Beginning Sunday afternoon June Sth daily Sunday gatherings will be held at the bandstand in Cascade Park. Organized by J. Berquis of the City Rescue Mission, the program features noted city speakers and top local musicians. The first service at 2:36 pm will feature Rev. A. J. Rinker and Rev. W. R. Dunn with the Hungarian Baptists orchestra and the First Presbyterian quartet under Mrs. Paul Brown Patterson. Singers include Mrs. David McCreary and Magdalene De Voere with Helen Hari on piano. Admission is free and the city is invited.
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Cascade Park
J. Berquis
City Rescue Mission
Tulsa Race Riot Fires Raged Through Negro District
Tulsa Oklahoma June 1 reports say a severe race riot engulfed the segregated district with homes set ablaze and a rising death toll likely over 60 whites and blacks. Officials note many wounded as state police and troops guard to prevent further violence while authorities work to restore order.
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Ishteriy Depat Pees
Tulsa
Okla
Auto Bandits Steal Big Sum in Minneapolis Robbery
In Minneapolis two bank messengers from the Millers and Traders State Bank were held up by automobile bandits and robbed of 16000 dollars in full view of pedestrians. The robbers sped toward St. Paul as police and deputies from both cities pursued.
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Cinternational
Minneapolis
Min
Millers
State Bank
St. Paul
Railway Labor Board Decision Cuts Wages On July First
The U S Railway Labor Board announced a new wage and rule package to take effect July 1 bringing an approximate 12 percent pay cut for most rail workers. The present national agreement expires with the transition to the new system, while workers weigh the provisions. The average monthly pay under the new award is set at 125 dollars versus 141 previously, a shift amid broader government control history.
New Police Docket Sets Names of Local Prisoners
The old docket lists prisoners arrested in the city over the past three years for crimes from drunkenness to murder. Two new dockets were ordered from the printer this morning, and the old file will be secured.
Railroad Unions Plan Chicago Wage Meeting And Action
Washington June 1 representatives from all railway unions affected by the Railway Labor Board wage cut will meet in Chicago June 27 to respond to the 400000 wage reduction and decide on strike or work. The conference follows the annual AFL convention in Denver June 13, with further talks already underway nationwide. Leaders say military action is under consideration as unions briefed in Washington comment they expected the decree.
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International News Service
Washington
Railway Labor Board
Chicago
Railway Unis
American Federation On Labor
Denver
Mary
Tes
Reward Offered For Bank Bandits By City
A proclamation by Mayor S A Barnes and city ordinance offers a $500 reward for each of the individuals guilty of the Union National Bank robbery on May 24 1924 at Looe Avenue. names and details are incomplete in the notice but the action and amount are clear.
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S. A. Barnes
Union National Bank
Looe Avenue
Hery
Adjustment Hoped As Youngstown Talks Continue
Officials and workers press two day truce negotiations in Youngstown over a new wage scale. Streetcars in Youngstown and interurban lines, plus the P.O. company, operate today while wage talks extend beyond the expired contract. Mayors including F J Warnock join efforts to avert a shutdown, with a 48 hour limit looming.
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Pennsylvania-Ohio
P.O Company
Youngstown
F. J. Warnock
Man held for court after drunken driving arrest in Morton street case
W. J. Wick of Morton street was arrested for operating an automobile while intoxicated. He waived a hearing before Alderman Mantz and was held for court. The incident followed a wreck that injured Mrs. William Hites and her daughter Miss Frances Bryson near the Leslie House Monday night.
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W. J. Wick
Morton Street
Alderman Mantz
Wreck
William Hites
Frances Bryson
Lestie House
Fire damages second floor apartment at 20 North Cedar Street
A morning fire caused a loss of about $10 in the second floor apartment of Ernest F. Garton at 20 North Cedar Street. Fire Chief Frank J. Connery will investigate the peculiar start in a cupboard as box 75 alarm rang at 2 30 a.m. Gorfon, pool room owner, says an earlier arson attempt occurred about three months ago to burn the building.
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North Cedar Street
Ernest F. Garton
Frank J. Connery
Gor Fon
Rummage sale draws crowds for Neighborhood House fund
The Ladies of the D A R and Women’s clubs opened a rummage sale at 1219 Moravia Street to support Neighborhood House on Selote Street. Shoppers bought shoes, hats, dresses, and odds and ends as crowds surged in at dawn and more goods were urged to keep the sale going for two days.
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Morayla Street
Selote Street
Jjadies
Cleanup Order After Circus Hits North Cedar Mahon District
Health department notifies owners in North Cedar street and Mahoning Avenue district that properties used by the recent circus are filthy and must be cleaned and sanitized. Some owners allege circus people occupied properties without paying rent, leaving owners to bear cleanup costs.
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the Health Department
Cedar Street
Mahoning Avenue
Death Notice for Geraldine Nuk Book at 1501 Ferm Street
Geraldine Nuk Book is reported deceased. The record lists 1501 Ferm Street as the residence location. Further details such as date of death or age are not provided in the accessible text.
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Geraldine Nuk
Ferm Street
British Legion Being Formed
A new British Legion is being formed in London with veterans taking the lead. The group aims to mirror established wartime veterans organizations and coordinate support for ex servicemen. The effort gathers former service members and local supporters seeking to build a national veterans network.
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Itternational
London
Dune
United
Fragmented crime notes and stray items from newswire
A jumble of short items includes arrests for theft of Percy Miller, wage cuts for city workers in CauhTom, Obie, a death from drinking at a wedding, police back-to-work after a strike, a bride in Chicago claiming threats, movie actors in Los Angeles amid job pressure, a Nevada man dying abroad, and a Chester fight ending in a stabbing.
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Masonic Cathedral
Knox Property
Highland
Arthur Mometer
Anderson
Indiana
Gordman Huffman
Loretta
William Muncy
Gree
Muncy
Archibald
Frances B
New Castle Park
Joseph W. Denny
Mary C. Galidin
Johnstown
Beatrine
Negro District
Minneapolis Banke
R. R. Labor Board
7Th Ward
British Legion
Dobhng Rounex
Percy Miller
Ui Ity Comtoyes
Cau Htom
Obie
Deescent
Waa
Orn Ito
Los Angeles
R.A. van Dyke
Com. Derland
Mil
Leama Frown
Ny Pewee Oarker
Chester
Ue Ikvek
Muy Allen
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