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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
17
Hiram Johnson, a leading Republican hopeful, arrives in Chicago to a wild reception. He is greeted by bands and a cheering crowd at LaSalle Street Station before departing in an automobile amid adulation.
California delegates arrive as Johnson Johnson and Wood gain ground while four contenders remain active.Hoover headquarters deny attendance. Indiana and Connecticut operatives push influence amid roaming politicos and minstrel concession humor as campaigns heat up ahead of the July convention.
The Eighty Second Convention of Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convened at the First M E church with D M Marchall of Wampum presiding before about 1200 attendees. Dr A J Rinker welcomed delegates as John C Silsley outlined child life stages in Sabbath School and the assembly praised the gathering and its enthusiastic delegates.
John Slatcher was arrested on a disorderly house charge and sentenced to 100 dollars and 30 days in county jail. Mary Walsh, an inmate, received 90 days to the Allegheny county workhouse after police investigated complaints on Mahoning avenue.
Plans for summer school are complete for a six week term starting Monday June 7 at 8 30 am. Grades 1 7 meet in the Martin Gantz building while grade 8 and high school use the North Street building. Teachers listed include Emma Dockman Grace Jones Elizabeth Johnson Willa Sedgewick Ella Mc Millen Elizabeth Smith Anna Harry Harriet Elliot and Nettie Hinkson.
Washington reports the Senate concurred with a House adjournment resolution by a 44 to 241 vote. The action ends congressional business for the session, with adjournment set for Saturday June 5.
Governor William C. Sproul was chosen by 53 delegates and 11 alternates to be presented as Pennsylvania’s candidate for president at the Republican national convention in Chicago. Mayor J Hampton Moore will present his name, with Senator Penrose elected head of the delegation.
Iman, former New Castle Aerie leader and Deputy Grand President, was unanimously elected president of the Pennsylvania State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Harrisburg convention. The city notes his rise signals strong New Castle representation from about 65 000 members in the order.
Senate testimony places General Leonard Wood at a November New York City meeting of New York and Philadelphia financiers to launch the campaign’s financial end with a half million dollar starter. Lawyer Charles H. Duell of Yonkers testified, tying the effort to manager John T. King of Connecticut and to campaign finances.
Local Kiwanian groups plan to attend the charter meeting of a newly formed Kiwanis Club in Warren Ohio on Friday evening June 4. The organization, active for three years, is expanding across the United States and Canada with strong Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio chapters led by Newcastle activity.
New Castle and Shenango steel and tin mills reopened after seven weeks of shutdown. Carnegie Steel restarts with gradual ramp up as shipments rise, while tin mills report adequate staffing though more workers may be needed. Rain cooled the heat after idle weeks.
Two U S Marines were wounded at the Great Lakes naval training station in Waukegan Illinois as authorities plan drastic discipline after a riot that damaged the city. A mob of sailors and marines attacked police and tried to burn a hotel serving blacks during the disturbance on Wednesday night.
Directors of the board of Trade held a luncheon meeting at the Elk’s Club to discuss plans for the ensuing year. The fiscal year runs from June 1 and numerous matters were considered by the directors at this time.
The News reports Alfred Williams is accused of entering the Oak Street School. The article notes this Alfred Williams is not the individual from 65 East Long Avenue.
Snapshot items report senator Penrose expenses of 4131 dollars and 64 cents. State game preserve locations to be decided July 1. State Compensation Board reverses McCreery case over arm loss and vaccination not an accident. New York public administrator clerk charged with 20000 dollars in morgue theft. Pittsburgh police seek Susie Marshall’s husband after shooting. Beaver county edict to end carnival gambling. Brownsville ministers campaign against Sunday baseball. H. W. Griswold dies in Erie vehicle crash. Mrs. Charles S. Kriss of Johnstown hospitalized for sleeping sickness contracted May 20. National Transit Company of Oil City buys 70000 pounds sugar for employees at cost.
One hundred eighty nine graduates were honored at the High School Auditorium as the class of 1920 received diplomas. The ceremony featured 151 academics and commercial students, with the procession led by the High School orchestra and Rev. A B Smith delivering the invocation. Herbert Hoffleit spoke on The Value of An Education outlining three needs for education in business society and politics.
The Board of Trade sponsor of the slogan contest announces a new round after the judges chose a winning line. David S. Preston earned $25 with New Castle a Power in Industry. Submissions must include New Castle and cap at seven words.
A large blaze on Purchase Street in Boston caused $200,000 in damage after starting on the second floor of Foss & Company wool supply, then spreading to Armour Leather. Twenty firefighters were overcome during the incident, two slightly burned, as hot air explosions rocked the scene. The fire burned for over an hour with an undetermined cause.
Farewell services will be conducted by Rev W C Miller pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church on Sunday June 27. He resigned his pastorate due to ill health and will move with his family to Bellefont in Central Pennsylvania after which he plans to continue his work on the Pacific Coast.
The Junior High School shop building on the Cunningham plot is nearing completion with brick up to the first windows and a rapid pace. The white brick gives a fine appearance and directors are pleased. Occupancy is expected by September 1.
O P Brown and Walter Reynolds returned from Philadelphia where the Pennsylvania state committee met at the Bellevue Stratford hotel. The session endorsed a Sproul presidential boom despite his unpledged plea, and Reynolds noted a newfound harmony among delegates and a unified stance for Sproul at the convention.
A Farm Bureau organized pure-bred pig breeding club in the county begins a four month contest starting June 1. Nineteen boys participate as pigs are weighed, records kept of growing costs, daily gains, and management methods. Eleven Berkshire and eight Duroc Jersey pigs are involved, with a final roundup and prizes awarded by merit.
Nathan H. Plantinatton aged 83 and Mrs. Anna Mora 20 are listed in a death record. Home address appears as 9 Home St. Details are terse and include ages and names from the local notice.
City detective C G Logan tracked suspect George Spradley to Hillsville woods and arrested him at 10 30 this morning. Spradley admits killing William West claiming self defense after West chased him with a revolver. Spradley was unarmed at arrest and says he fled, staying on the move at night and eating only two meals since Monday morning.
A New Castle committee of 18 meets to push bathing beaches in the Neshannock at Rural avenue, Big Run near Pennsylvania avenue, and in the Seventh ward. City Council cooperation is sought. the group vows continued efforts with plans to meet again today. Members include H. L. Marvin as general chairman and Geo L. Patterson as Board of Trade president.
NORRISTOWN Pa June 3 Two definite clues stand out in the search for Blakely Coughlin 13 months old son of Mr and Mrs George H Coughlin Curram race who was kidnapped from his crib early yesterday morning In addition to the 500 reward offered by the commissioners of Montgomery county for the pension of the abductors the Coughlin family have offered 6000 for the safe return of their child
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