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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
1
In Cleveland today Knox and Borah led a coordinated push against Gov Alf Landon as opponents rally to stop Landon. Landon leads on the first ballot with around 400 votes and could reach a majority before voting continues, according to George R. Holmes.
One man was killed and his stepson critically injured when their car collided with a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive at Evans City crossing. Frank F. Sneathen, 44, of Jackson township died. Edwin Scheidmantle, 39, Evans City, driver, suffered compound fractures and chest injuries and was hospitalized unconscious.
A solemn state funeral service for Speaker Joseph W. Burns took place in the house chamber with President Roosevelt and foreign diplomats attending. Roosevelt bowed during prayer as lawmakers praised the Tennesseean who rose to the nation’s third highest office.
The column notes ill winds and lime stone dust from a street project affecting soil and hedges. Apple growers expect average fruit with Baldwin shortages. June roses advance despite weather, more autos pass through New Castle signaling prosperity, while frosty nights threaten crops.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am shows a maximum of 74 and a minimum of 39 with no precipitation. River stage stood at 4.1 feet. A year ago the maximum reached 79 and the minimum 49 with 0.03 inches of precipitation.
Harrisburg reports federal adjusted service certificates to Pennsylvania World War veterans will total 155.594 million dollars in payments. The state veteran relief office notes 315,641 claims settled as of June 1, with an average payment of 139.30 dollars across 261,990 Army World War, 30,943 World War veterans, 18,293 Spanish American War veterans and 5,396 U. S. Marines. Only six million remains of a fifty million state fund.
Three hundred thirty eight seniors will graduate at Senior High School's 67th commencement in the Cathedral auditorium at 8 p m. Dr Kenneth Irving Brown president of Hiram College will be principal speaker. Superintendent Co Green and civic leaders will present prizes with musical features from the school orchestra directed by Joseph F Replogle.
In Washington on June 5 1936 Alice Longworth reports Republicans and Democrats split over a Democratic vice presidential nominee. Many see no viable Democrat in the running while Democrats react with humor or resentment. The Cleveland convention could resolve quickly with a stampede toward a Democrat, an unlikely political twist.
Congressman William B. Bankhead of Alabama was elected speaker of the house to fill the vacancy caused by the sudden death of Speaker Joseph W. Burns. The election was an emergency measure to allow the session to continue and Bankhead immediately assumed the presiding role.
Forces fear an immediate food shortage push prices higher in Paris as a nationwide “folded arms” strike spreads. Premier Blum urges calm and calls for an immediate vote on the 40 hour week collective contract and holiday pay to resolve the crisis.
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of Chester C. Davis for the Federal Reserve Board member post to fill a vacancy that had lingered for months. Roosevelt also nominated Emil Schram of Illinois as RFC director with a term ending January 1938.
NEW YORK June 5 Bound for Cherbourg and Southampton on the return leg of her maiden voyage the Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary sailed at 11 am EDT today with 1 855 passengers. Captain Sir Edgar Britten and Sir Percy Bates acknowledged no west-east record is planned though passengers expect a possible new mark if weather allows.
Corporal Joseph L. Fulton of the State Highway Patrol, killed near Erie on Thursday night, had been stationed at New Castle before. He had succeeded Brady Paul after his December 1929 death, with Lawton filling in briefly, and Fulton served about two years at the New Castle station, earning motorists’ respect.
In Pittsburgh on June 5 Clement McFillen 23 of Toledo Ohio lost control of a truck and trailer that sped down Falls ton hill and crashed into William Veeder's house. The vehicle tore away a corner causing about 1000 dollars in damage after vaulting 15 feet and turning a somersault. Witnesses linked the accident to a nearby death curve and a prior fatal casting mishap.
WashingtonJune 5 The adjournment of the 74th Congress and the final enactment of the $800000000 tax bill and the $1450000000 relief fund were postponed to the week of June 15 due to Speaker Burns death. Congress will recess next week during the Republican convention and reconvene June 15 to complete the legislative program.
Flash dispatches report John Fiorenza, convicted killer of Mrs Nancy Evans Titterton, was sentenced to death during the week of July 13 by Judge Charles C Nott Jr in New York. Other briefs note family feud over Freddie Bartholomew, a police hunt for Edna Stephens, Ann Harding anger at arrival in Greenock, and a girl injured by a driverless car in Pittsburgh.
New Castle hospital launches a group hospitalization plan for residents of New Castle and Lawrence County. Members pay yearly fees for limited days of care with access to routine services, X rays, and medications, excluding chronic or contagious conditions.
Miss Mary E. VanDivert announces 1936 37 Senatus Romanus officers Mary Ellen Henderson Robert Jones Sara Nitsche and Margaret Maher to lead Latin department. Virgil class honors include Summa cum laude Anna Miscimaria Magna cum laude Lesbia Cleal and cum laude Emily Turner Edwin Wilson Pansy Martini Stella Ginacchi. Cicero class honors Summa cum laude continues.
The Fayette obituary notices report Mrs. Sarah A. Miller age 77, Mrs. Elizabeth McConnell Dick ton age 73 of Slippery Rock, Walter Alvin Hunter age 83 of New Wilmington, Arch McCaughan age 70 of 105 North Walnut Street.
In Washington on June 5 the body of Joseph Wellington Burns speaker of the house was laid in state in the house chamber at 11:30 a.m. The proceeding followed a period of silent reverence by the congress that served during his historic days. The service was preceded by Rev. Shera Mont.
An automobile accident near Potters Mills Centre county today killed two people and injured two others. State patrol identified the dead as Miss Reba Moyle 20 of Granville and a man believed to be Albert Griffie of Reedsville. Widowed Mrs Mary Myers 21 of Milroy and Raymond Breininger of Burnham were hospitalized. An inquest was opened by coroner Dr W R Heaton.
The piece anticipates four year circuses with orators to perform in halls streets and on radio. Senator Glut and Congressman Bloop are cited as leading figures criticizing the opposition. The writing mocks political spectacle ahead of conventions and the public display in campaign season.
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