Lighting expert advises council on city lights overhaul
H Whitford Jones a city consulting engineer told the council New Castle loses about 40 percent of potential light. He urged junking old transformers on Washington Street for 600 candlepower and 400 candlepower lights and proposed 1152 total lamps with White Ways on Washington Long and Liberty streets. A conference will decide if Jones specifications are accepted and if New Castle Electric will supply light under new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Whitford Jones
Washington Street
Mahoning
Long Avenues
Jones
Washington
East Streets
North Mill Street
Long Avenue
Liberty Street
One Arm Driver Target In City Safety Move
New Castle residents condemn drivers who ride with one hand on the wheel and the other around a girl. Mayor Dunlap says state motor laws exist but no city ordinance covers the act, calling it an automobile evil. City Solicitor White could not be located for his opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Dunlap
Robert M. White
Women’s Aid Plans Dance and Card Party
About 250 women from the Women’s Aid of the E and A Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad met at the YWCA for a June 13 Palais Royale event. The party honors C. E. Whitlock, now transferred to Pittsburgh, and N. B. Pitcairn, his successor from Buffalo. A musical program and refreshments closed the session.
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E. and A. Division
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Palais Royale
C. E. Whitlock
E. and A
Pittsburgh
N. B. Pitcairn
Buffalo
Three Charged With Assault And Battery
Mark Perrette filed information before Alderman Mantz charging Mike Delquatre Alphonso Thuorio and Anthony Duorio with assault and battery. The plaintiff says he was beaten during a row on Mable Street Sunday. Defendants posted bail for a hearing next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Perrette
Mantz
Mike Delquatre
Alphonso Thuorio
Anthony Duorio
Mable Street
Stolen car found near North Carolina hospital
Chevrolet belonging to W. W. McMillan was stolen Sunday evening from near the Second United Presbyterian church and found near New Castle hospital at noon today. Hospital authorities said the car had stood there for more than a day and notified the owner who recovered it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McMillin
Second United Presbyterian Church
New Castle Hospital
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Senheiser and Ensign Senheiser
Mr and Mrs George Senheiser of the Hamilton Apartments returned from Connellsville where they were guests at a birthday dinner for Mrs Senheiser and her son Ensign Senheiser hosted by Mr and Mrs Ensign Senheiser at their Connellsville home.
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George Senheiser
Hamilton Apartments
Connellsville
Senheiser
Ensign Senheiser
Film Highlights and Comedies at Regent Dome and Nixon
A listing of titles and star actors features Harold Lloyd in Girl and Felix Makes Good, Regent presents The Hoosier Schoolmasters and The Love Trap with Bryant Washburn, Mabel, and more. Also shows Borrowed Husbands with Florence Vidor, Spies and Spills, and Star offers Wild Bill Hickok and One Cylinder Love with Mack Sennett comedy.
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Harold Lloyd
Felix
Dome
Bryant Washburn
Mabel Forrest
Nixon
Florence Vidor
Larry Lemon
William S. Hart
Wild Bill Hickok
Mack Sennett
Coroner's Probe Into Boy's Murder to Begin Today
The case against Leopold and Loeb moves toward grand jury presentation as prosecutors prepare to lay out confessions and corroborating evidence. Clarence Darrow and Benjamin Bachrach meet with their clients as defense questions focus on coercion and sleep deprivation claims. The state aims to indict on strong confession evidence and additional corroboration.
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Crow
Crowe
Clarence Darrow
Benjamin Bachrach
Caverly
Criminal Court
Leopold
Loeb
Leopold and
Charles Ream
Ream
Senior Class Night Features And Night of Wit 1924
The program led by Principal F L Orth and class supervisor Keller Shelar showcased the senior orchestra directed by Edward J Stribing performing Suite From the South. Judson Heess delivered a thoughtful oration on honesty and courage. Elizabeth Glover read a clever rhymed class prophecy. Lucille Davis read the class poem after a read by Davis. Dudley Flynn aired class and faculty foibles with humor, and Hugo Caiazza played bass horn. James McCombs donated, with Evelyn Pearson and Homer Allen assisting.
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F. L. Orth
Keller Shelar
Edward J. Stribing
Nicode
Judson Heess
Evelyn Winger
Elizabeth Glover
Robert Sidler
Hugo Caiazza
James McCombs
Evelyn Pearson
Homer Allen
Paul Aron
Joe
Class gift to school presented by Mr Arrow
Mr Arrow presented the class gift to the school a check for about 200 dollars to buy reference books. Principal Orth received the donation as Milton Frohn led cheers that filled the room. The orchestra played the exit march and the class day exercises concluded.
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Arrow
Orth
Milton Frohn
Dual Crime Changes Theory Surrounds Dailey Shooting
Governor Beidleman to represent the accused physician as police seek powder burns on clothing. Mrs Manbeck’s satin dress shows powder marks. District Attorney Fox accuses shielding Dailey and demands service of a warrant at the hospital where Dr Dailey lies in serious condition awaiting discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Beidleman
Dailey
Fred Brooke
Fox
Pennsylvania
Daileys
Beidleman
Manbeck
George Kunkel
Wyoming Man Named For Important Post
A Wyoming politician, retired from Congress two years ago after 25 years in the House, is chosen for a key post by the White House in the run up to the Coolidge convention. He had lost a Senate bid to Senator John B. Kendrick and later joined the War Finance Corporation. The convention nears, with Theodore Burton of Ohio named temporary chairman and President Burton of Michigan to place Coolidge’s nomination.
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Coolidge
Congress
Senate
John B. Kendrick
War Finance Corporation
Mondell
Eugene Meyer, Jr
White House
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Marion Leroy Burton
University of Michigan
Tax burden of millions in U S is now lighter
The new tax law cuts normal income tax rates by 50 percent for 1924 incomes and lowers surtax rates from 1 percent to 40 percent with a 25 percent later reduction sought. Refunds of 25 percent to those who paid full tax on March 15, plus abolished nuisance taxes, are planned. President Coolidge criticizes the bill as harming revenue and initiative. Regulations for administration are being drafted at the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Mellon
Congress
Coolidge
Treasury Department
Pole Menace Debated Again by City Council
City Council discussed the pole menace as Mayor Dunlap urged officials to report where poles lie. Council members pressed Union Telephone receiver to remove them, noting dangerous placements on Wilmington Avenue and the South Side. Mayor said his department would act on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Dunlap
D. O. Davies
Union Telephone Company
Lusk
Davies
Wilmington Avenue
Norris
Whadda Ya See Editor Seeks Reader Notes
The Whadda Ya See column invites readers to send notes and observations to the editor. Share quirky finds, local color, or questions about town life for possible publication in upcoming editions.
Local street scenes and odd incidents reported
L A P notes six wrecked autos between Eric and the city last night. A policeman helps a peanut vendor on Mercer street move his wagon. A laundry scene shows a forlorn girl and a boy passersby. Roy on South Mill street hauls a lawn mower on a small wagon. Newlyweds in New Bedford get a free ride then are showered with mime cheese. A high school girl leans on a fire hydrant with a no parking sign. A woman crosses Safety Zone on Washington street pretending to be a circus performer. Two men debate whether to see a movie or take a ride. A child cries in a barber chair as hair is trimmed.
Summer school opens June 9 at New Castle
Summer school for New Castle schools starts June 9 at Benjamin Franklin Junior High for six weeks. Sessions are in the mornings. Adult swimming classes start the same day with night options for 20 applicants per class. Fee is 3 dollars for the season, classes not mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Delegates Gather at Slippery Rock for County Sunday School Meet
About one thousand delegates expected Thursday June 12 for the Lawrence County Sunday School Association convention at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. Sessions at 9 15, 1 10, and 6 45 feature speakers Dr E J Mechem, Dr W S Wishart, Dr Levi H Beeler, Rev B E Bonsall, and Rev H C Cridland with a young people and adult conference at 4 30 and 7 00. A hillside vesper service is led by Ellwood City Young People’s Council and a hike and camp fire youth session is planned.
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Lawrence County Sunday School Association
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
E. J. Mechem
Pittsburgh
W. S. Wishart
Levi H. Beeler
Chicago
BE. H. Bonsall
Philadelphia
H. C
House To Dispose Of Farm Relief Bill For Session
The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill faces a decisive House vote or recommitment as session ends. Supporters seek a united plan but no proposal has gained wide backing. Leaders of farm groups met with House managers and the Republican Steering Committee to craft a passable approach before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
McNary-Haugen Farm
House
Republican Steering Committee
Tinancher
Kansas
Arguments Made In Common Pleas Cases Before Judge Emery
Judge Emery heard cases in the Common Pleas sessions. Motions for new trials and judgments notwithstanding the verdict were filed in several disputes including Cedar Rapids Savings Bank versus A K Nader and Henry L Truby versus Charles W Nolan. Other matters involve W E Moore versus W V Tyler and James Brown versus James Crisci with demurrer and strike motions.
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Emery
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
A. K. Nader
Mary Flynn
Lloyd Moore
Henry L. Truby
Charles W. Nolan
W. E. Moore
W. V. Tyler
James Brown
James Crisci
Dominico Staffa
Alfredo
Night Owl P O service kept with two fare plan
Hundreds of Owl P O patrons petitioned Superintendent Coulthard to keep the Night Owl line from 1 am to 4 30 am and pay two fares. He announced the Owl would remain in service with a new fare rate starting June 15.
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P.O. Company
Owl
C. C. Coulthard
Coulthard
P O. Owl
Deaths Of The Day Philomena Marmalo
Philomena Marmalo aged 9 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Angelo Marmalo died June 2 at 908 Pollock Avenue. Funeral from the residence at 8 30 Wednesday morning. Interment in St Vitus cemetery. Mary Mastrudno burial services held at St Lucy s church with Fr Opollito. Pallbearers listed. Interment in St Vitus cemetery.
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Philomena Marmalo
Angelo Marmalo
Pollock Avenue
St. Vitus Cemetery
Vice President Candidate 18 Dominates Lobby Gossip
The piece notes prominent names in pre convention talk including Judge William S. Kenyon Senator Arthur Capper ex Senator Albert Beveridge and General Dawes with Michigan educator Burton emerging as a new focal point. Coolidge campaign leaders arrive but refrain from comment as the national committee meets to hear contests in six districts.
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la Follette
William S. Kenyon
Iowa
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
President Burton
University of Michigan
Burton
Coolidge
Michigan
White House
William M. Butler
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
Calvin Coolidge
National Committee
Leff Buys Meadville Hotel In Pennsylvania Deal
Negotiations closed in Meadville for the transfer of the Lafayette Hotel from the Hughes heirs to Samuel Leff of Brownsville for about 150000 dollars. Leff purchases for the Union Hotel Company and plans extensive improvements to the property.
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Meadville
Tansfer
Lafayette Hotel
E. Fred Hughes
Samuel Leff
Brownsville
Leff
Union Hotel Company
Home Star Delivers Wild Throw in European Contest
A home star's errant throw to first disrupted play as Europe hosts a tense matchup. The error highlighted spotlighted nerves and influenced the momentum, with fans reacting to the miscue in a high stakes regional game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
High School Girl Sets Piano Record At Commencement
Miss Florence Ralph daughter of George Ralph and niece of Attorney William K Hugus will perform with the orchestra at Junior high school commencement exercises this evening. A pupil of Mrs Faul Browne Patterson she plans to enter the profession in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ralph
George Ralph
William K. Hugus
Balph
Faul Browne Patterson
City to reimburse Kenneth Cotton for meals
Solicitor R. M. White told Ellwood City council that Kenneth Cotton should be paid three dollars for meals consumed during a city ordered brick inspection. He argued that police expenses in investigations are covered and Cotton’s meals should be reimbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cotton
Ellwood City
R. M. White
Cotton
White
City Council Grants Warrant for Electrical Engineer
A warrant is drawn in favor of Jones and Kerr, consulting electrical engineers of Cleveland, for 450 dollars. Mr. Jones has completed part of his work per the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones& Kerr, Consulting Electrical Engineers
Cleveland
Detour Near New Bedford Fixed in Good Condition
Automobile drivers reaching Youngstown report the nearby detour near New Bedford has been repaired and, with careful driving, no vehicles are at risk of being ditched.
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Youngstown
New Bedford
Local Admitted and Discharged Persons List
Admitted: Leopold Nero Bessem er R Garvin Norwood avenue William McConnell Adams street Robert McChesney RD No 7 Eber Walker New Castle Jane Furst Winter avenue George Opa ham Electric street Margaret Grafton Hillcrest avenue. Discharged: John Teeca Bluff street Robert Reese Sutton street Robert Bricker Wallace avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Nero
Bessemer
R. Garvin
Norwood Avenue
William McConnell
Adams Street
Robert McChesney
Eber Walker
New Castle
Jane Furst
Winter Avenue
George Opaham
Electric Street
Margaret Grafton
Hillcrest Avenue
John Teeca
Bluff Street
Robert Reese
Sutton Street
Robert Bricker
Wallace Avenue
Balanced rocks fascinate Chiricahua in Arizona park
In Chiricahua National Park Arizona visitors marvel at balanced rocks some reaching thirty feet tall and resting on pivots barely a foot in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiricahua National Park
Arizona
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N. C. Hospital
Edward Eggleson
Boy
Grand Jury
Wyoming
U. S
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Eric
Mercer Street
Roy
South Mill Street
T. H
Slippery Rock
County Sunday School Con
Meadville Hotel
Davis Shoe CO
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Fashion Park Clothes
Madras
Wilson Bro
Men’s and Boys’ Store
Mew Castle
Gerson
Penn Theatre
Shenango Valley Hospital
America
Boomer
H. R. Huston
E. Long
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