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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
2
Cardinal Hayes officiated a grand ceremony in Albany at the cathedral with approximately 1500 guests attending. The event united Smith and Warner families in a high society celebration featuring notable figures and generous receptions.
Emily Josephine Smith 24, daughter of Governor Alfred E. Smith, married Major John A. Warner of Rochester, superintendent of the state constabulary. Cardinal Hayes officiated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with more than 1,500 guests. A breakfast for about 1,000 followed at the executive mansion as the crowd overflowed the church.
The Bulgarian women's movement shows energy under Mme. Petko Karaveloff with strong leadership and international ties. Women already hold many roles such as professors, officials and diplomats though universal suffrage is not granted. The Bulgarian Women's Party seeks legal equality and civic divorce while urging reforms to improve married women's status.
A night blaze in Alma Albert county near Moncton left twelve families homeless. The Methodist church town school house garages stores warehouses and twelve dwellings were ruined with losses over 100000 dollars. Firemen believed the fire under control by forenoon today.
Richard Walton Tully, noted playwright, seeks a new trial in a plagiarism suit filed by Grace A. Fendler for $25,000. The case in the New York appellate division went on advisement after claims that The Bird of Paradise borrowed from In Hawaii. If no decision by June 11, the case may be postponed to October.
William Elliott Locke son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Locke formerly of New Castle now Dinuba California is in the California rowing crew to face Cornell on June 12 This UC graduate will also row in a Hudson Regatta at Poughkeepsie June 27 and 28 before visiting Philadelphia New Castle and eastern county friends He moved west with his parents in childhood.
Washington reports many cities protest federal population estimates as of July 1 with under counting complaints. Jacksonville Florida alone sought a raise from 96 500 to 135 000 and the bureau accepted the adjustment. About twenty five cities are conducting special census counts with government agents. Municipalities pay salaries and expenses for these efforts.
Mrs Mary Jane Hess 22 bound over to August term with 2000 bail after a preliminary hearing in Lewistown Pa She faces two charges assault with intent to murder and involuntary manslaughter Miller died three days after being accidentally shot when Hess entered a pool room seeking her husband and fired five shots in the room one struck Miller
In a quip on ethics, the piece contrasts realtors who sell dirt with writers. It notes the Pole keeps shifting, hinting at instability and ongoing struggle to locate a standards horizon.
Westminster college students roam New Castle during graduation layoff. Radio fans find lean season with poor recent reception, while New Castle school board schedules next Tuesday meeting. Officer Lynch reports a lost German police dog on Washington Street. A tenant at 733 Ridge Avenue claims a roommate took all his clothing. police investigate.
Russell Thaw dined with Evelyn Nesbit at the Congress Hotel amid rumors of an amicable settlement. Nesbit accuses the hotel of publishing unverified stories while Thaw disputes claims of leaving Chicago without paying bills. Nesbit’s attorney plans damages action against the hotel. Thaw denies wrongdoing.
In Atlantic City on June 5 Harry K Thaw denied being Russell's father after a day spent with Evelyn Nesbit and her son. The trio dined at the Ambassador Hotel and walked the boardwalk staying close, with Russell calling Thaw H K while Thaw avoids the paternity question.
A remark notes a considerate wife who accepts her husband working three or four nights weekly, highlighting household patience and traditional gender roles in labor.
Great Britain captured the Ryder Cup in England with a decisive win over the United States. British players Dunlap? Actually Duncan defeated Hagen while Mitchell defeated Barnes, Havers beat McLeod, securing the necessary points as the British clinched the trophy.
Rev J J Ashenhurst of Mays Indiana visited Martins Ferry with his wife to mark the 50th anniversary of the freedmen school at Chase City Thyne Institute. He founded the Ohio Valley News in 1872 and later the Chase City Enterprise and led a school for freedmen.
The article reports on a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee meeting regarding Senator Walsh's report defending President Coolidge's dry order as constitutional. It argues the order is a policy declaration and that the commissioner of internal revenue may use state officials as dollar a year dry agents.
Angelina Zippieri, nineteen, of Erie, is granted divorce from Rocco Zippieri, twenty nine, in Erie county court. She married November 19, 1919, and says her husband beat her after early troubles, including drunken outbursts and jealousy.
Congress debate over the Boulder Canyon dam continues with Democrats delaying action to next session. Key backers Johnson and Swing expect prompt action in December while citing administration policy gaps and flood protection needs for Imperial Valley and regional water supplies.
Nineteen crews, a record entry, will compete in the annual Poughkeepsie regatta on June 28 as announced by the board of stewards. Navy Washington Wisconsin California Pennsylvania Columbia Cornell and Syracuse star in the varsity field with eight shells. Junior varsity includes California Washington Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania Cornell. Freshmen feature California Columbia Pennsylvania Cornell Syracuse. Columbia arrived yesterday. Pennsylvania heads for the upper Hudson today and Wisconsin tomorrow. California sails for Ithaca to race Cornell next Saturday then moves to Poughkeepsie. Washington will reach Poughkeepsie after facing Princeton on June 18. Navy arrives June 15.
Bernard o Duggan leaves San Juan Puerto Rico for Martinique en route from New York to Buenos Aires in a Navy Department dispatch.
Andrew L. Lubold and Josephine Gralemund of Marionville Pa. apply for a license. Francis McGowan and Ruth McCarl of New Wilmington Pa. apply for a license.
Harley Wilbert Dubbs 52 died at his Big Beaver township home after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by wife Sara, son Arthur and daughter Martha, mother Ellen Locke, brothers Frank and Byron. Former East End Pittsburgh church member and insurance worker. Funeral Monday 2:30 pm EST from family home. Rocky Springs Cemetery burial.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Gordon of 261 West Grant street were conducted Friday at 2 30 p m from her daughter Mrs Charles Wagner’s Boston avenue home with Rev G M Landis presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
New Castle leaders push a $160000 drive to fund Robert Audley Browne Hall at Westminster College. speakers Clyde Gibson and local figures stress Westminster New Castle interdependence and the need for more student housing as Westminster attracts New Castle students. meetings proceed at Trinity Episcopal church with daily noon sessions next week.
The Albany Knickerbocker Press reports a winged kitten born near Glens Falls. Owner Guy Sheldon of Hudson Falls notes a ten inch wing span. A four-legged chicken owned by Dennis Gallup of Glens Falls lived four days and died after reportedly rejecting a $75 offer.
Renowned singer Raquel Meller, touring America, remains in hotel quarters in Chicago due to acute indigestion and overwork. She plans to depart tomorrow for Los Angeles and San Francisco with afternoon and evening performances canceled.
Announcement records the marriage of Miss Agnes McMasters and James Linton of Pittsburgh. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening in the parsonage of the Presbyterian church with details limited by the fragmentary text.
A playful column contrasts overeating with sensible choices as nature offers warning signs. The piece notes many foolish paths but few steady routes to restraint, urging mindful eating and balance.
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