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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
1
A cryptic 1920s note from WILL laments Shriners convention in Beverly Hills overshadowing the Democratic gathering. The writer mocks political coverage and claims vast spending on fields and harbors while questioning congressional help.
A light frost graced the county with 34 degrees and heavy dew. Detour from Highland Avenue to Walmo is being oiled today by the State Highway Department to improve travel conditions. High school seniors to receive smaller diplo mas this graduation season. Evacuation day marked in New Wilmington as college commence ment and summer closures prompt departures. Cathedral campaign nears its $1,800 goal with managers Jubilant and weather favorable for fresh vegetables. Community health notes include squirrels and garden work while old-fashioned shin plasters return in panel money discussions.
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending nine this morning report by U S Weather Observer B J Johnson at the New Castle Water Co pump station. Maximum 62, minimum 35, precipitation 0 inches, river stage 34 feet. Stationary.
King George received Premier Baldwin in bed as he accepted the Conservative cabinet's resignation. Britain's Labour party wins the most seats in Thursday's election, paving the way for Ramsay MacDonald to form a new government, though the king may delay a second interview due to illness.
Eleanor Kavates, 49, admits shooting Tony Thompson, 27, in self defense after he allegedly attacked her as her husband was away on Essington duties. The weapon, hidden under a carpet, linked to the fatal shot in a Bucks County coroner’s roundup. Arraignment set before Justice Lucken-Dill as authorities close the case.
Millard Morrison, 24, of New Jersey, was sentenced to death by hanging after a first degree murder conviction in Charleston West Virginia. The jury deliberated nine minutes to a mandatory death verdict. Judge Henry E Black set the execution date for Friday September 13. Walter Willmot, Morrison's companion, was arraigned on related charges after the verdict.
Mrs Catherine Cassler a former WCTU leader once sentenced to death for murder has been grilled by investigators in Valparaiso Ind over the killing of Cameo Soutar a 24 year old housekeeper found in a swamp near Hebron Cassler recently freed from a two year jail term after a new trial in the Lindstrom cabinet maker case.
Valparaiso Indiana June 4 Judge Grant Crumpacker refused a writ of habeas corpus for Mrs Catherine Cassler held in the death of Miss Cameola Soutar whose body was found with a bullet in the heart The judge indicated Mrs Cassler would testify when the inquest resumes She has been denied counsel and the coroner claims right to question witnesses before outside influence Mrs Cassler was to be questioned about a visit by Miss Soutar to her home while Soutar was in prison for another murder case
Henry Mason Day will join his boss at the district jail in a four month term. The supreme court mandate lengthens the stay to about 25 days from now, with W Sherman Burns also serving time and Wil liam J. Burns released from scrutiny. The ruling voids a 15 day sentence for the elder detective, tied to the jury shadowing in the Fall oil lease case.
Wilbur Krenn aged 15 and Howard Krenn aged 11 died after an explosion on their father's farm while drawing oil from a tractor. The blast, believed caused by a lantern, set their clothing afire. They were rushed to a hospital but succumbed last night. Surviving are their parents and siblings.
Shenango Valley hospital reports Bart Richards of The News improving and resting after an auto accident Sunday. He is described as progressing well and in steady condition.
Westminster College in New Wilmington awarded 1060 senior degrees and honorary distinctions in a United Presbyterian service. Paul Robinson, salutatorian, urged inner virtue over judgment while Bishop Herbert Welch spoke on progress and humanity, noting two honorary honorees born in Europe.
Washington reports a plan to move a tariff bill through the Senate by November to end the session. Administration leaders seek farm relief this week, with insurgents and Democrats backing a free plan. A July to September recess is aimed, with the tariff to be placed on the Senate books before the first week of the special session.
Windsor reports King George rested well after illness on his birthday day. The royal party notes messages of congratulations continue as Princess Elizabeth stays with the Duke and Duchess of York.
In Conferhational News Seevtent ERIS Pa June Fries Twons 46 was dead and Raymond Kienholz 42 was in serious condition after a highway crash. The car carrying Mrs Twons and Kienholz was struck by another vehicle sending debris and causing a severe collision scene.
Local schools will close on Thursday morning following an unspecified event. Reports indicate disruptions in city services and attendance, with officials preparing contingency plans. Further details on the cause, location, and duration are not yet clear. Authorities urge residents to monitor official notices for updates.
A garbled report describes high school students ordered to wear stockings amid campus disruption. Officials? then claim students complied with rules. The chaotic scene included miscommunications and confusion among students and staff. details remain unclear from the damaged text.
Obituary notice lists M Sim Pak Wright's death with references to Minerva Cairtlner and Beatrig Coleman in Chicago, Illinois and Beat township. Details are fragmented but indicate a death record with connected names. Further clarity needed for full obituary synthesis.
Molten lava from Mt Vesuvius approaches villages Nurre and Trizigna prompting evacuations. A lava flow estimated within yards of land as troops prepare to aid responders and residents brace for possible destruction.
A committee report outlines election district matters with references to Judees R. Lawrence and James Changers. The advisory reconi is noted, with attention to the handling of details and the ensuring of accurate district division.
A garbled historical OCR fragment mentions a local incident with references to places like Cajon and Bou veland. The readable content hints at a warning, a residence, a person named Ivan Pave, and a custody or crossing event. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
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