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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
1
Beverly Hills report quotes Will Rogers on politics and labor noting that politicians have no time to labor and those who labor have no time for politics. The piece hints at Lindbergh's escape as a spring event not laid on the Federal Reserve.
It was chilly last night with a 6 degree low as preparations began for New Castle senior class graduation exercises at Benjamin Franklin junior high auditorium tonight. The paper notes a red light incident at East and Washington Streets and mentions new currency circulation starting in July among local banks.
Henry Campbell, confined in a Greenvale jail ward, suffers an incurable ailment that may prevent him from standing trial for the February murder of Mrs. Mildred Mowry. Dr Blythe reports Campbell is severely ill but could be treated to restore some strength for a potential court appearance.
Weather statistics for the 24 hours ending at 9 am. Max temperature and minimum 36. No precipitation. Rover singe 51 feet and falling. Observed by U S Weather, observer B J Johnson, New Castle Water Co. pump station.
The new farm bill providing 500 million dollars for American agriculture will be sent to the White House for President Hoover's approval by next Wednesday after administration leaders adopt a plan to remove the export debenture provision. The measure faces a senate fight over the debenture, but a poll shows the chamber likely to abandon it.
George Lyons, a Bellefonte, Pennsylvania engineer visiting Philadelphia, plunged from a hotel window on the sixth floor at 10th and Clinton streets. He suffered a fractured spine and other injuries, remains unconscious at Pennsylvania Hospital with slim chances of recovery. Lyons left home to visit friends. his wife Madeline Lyons and 17‑month‑old son Thomas are in Bellefonia.
Sutter Creek Cal June 6 Crews of fellow miners dug desperately to rescue C E Matlich entombed 700 feet below the surface in the South Eureka mine. Matlich and two shaft workers were trapped by a cave in while setting bolstering timbers. His companions escaped ten feet above him. Rescue workers burrowed through rock and gravel toward the imprisoned man and hoped to reach him by tomorrow.
Naples June 6 Mt Vesuvius activity declined sharply today offering hope the eruption has passed its worst. Lava temperature inside the crater fell markedly and no longer incandescent. Molten lava in Hell Valley slowed, sparing Terzigno and other towns. Cam Pittelli and Pagani were destroyed by the lava flow. Terzigno survived by lava diversion.
Several hundred delegates registered at the Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convention opening in New Wilmington. Attendance is expected to reach at least a thousand. messages to President Percy L. Craig are sent as he remains hospitalized in Pittsburgh. The program proceeds with devotional by Dr C B Wingerd and addresses by H Cridland and Miss Adella Sterrett, with Rev D C Schnebly delivering the convention sermon. An 8:15 pm feature is Dr Henry E Tralle of New York speaking on Our Boy.
The U S flagship of the Yangtze river patrol, the Luzon, sank after hitting a rock near Woosung. She began to settle and was abandoned at midnight as rough weather looms, with Admiral Craven and crew transferred to Helen and Oahu.
Treasury engineering official D E Doyle of Washington visits New Castle to inspect sites for a potential new post office building or an addition. He previously visited the city, and a federal building plan for 1930 may include a new or expanded facility he cannot detail publicly. He plans to return to Washington tonight.
International News Service reports in Chicago on June 6 that the rocking chair, a symbol of Victorian America, is edging toward oblivion. Ross Crane, a home decorating authority and furniture exhibitor director, predicts that in the near future a lone rocker may be found only in museums as it fails to adapt and will not pair with other furniture pieces.
A damaged dispatch reports the Paneses steamship Wugo Maru was destroyed by fire off Kamchatka with heavy losses. An Exchange Telegraph note from Tokio claims the steamer arrived safely, prompting a Japanese inquiry into conflicting casualty reports and possible hoax or propaganda origins.
Commencement exercises for the June class of New Castle senior high school occur tonight at 8 in the Benjamin Franklin junior high auditorium. Westminister president Dr W Charles Wallace will address the seniors. Diplomas will be presented to 221 graduates by Charles H Young board of education president. Dr C C Green superintendent also speaks.
Obituaries list four residents with ages and residence details including James D. Wilkison 59 Shenango township Elizabeth Morrison 83 Ellwood City Charles W Profil 62 708 West Falls Street and Mary A Meyer 78 231 Leas Pure Avenue with their listed addresses.
Speculation swirls over Ramsay MacDonald cabinet as the new prime minister prepares to receive the seals of office from King George at Windsor Castle. The lineup is expected to mimic the plan MacDonald submitted for approval, with possible minor changes.
Shriners from Toledo safe in Los Angeles after wandering in the San Gabriel mountains. Leo Youngsworth of Los Angeles elected imperial potentate at the imperial council meeting in Los Angeles. Walter Sugden of Sistersville and James H. Price of Richmond named to key posts. Frank Jones of Houston retires after a year.
A strong tide submerged two monoplanes at Old Orchard Beach used in trans Atlantic testing. Fire crews and citizens moved to free the craft as weather and a west wind hampered planned test flights toward Paris and Rome. Roger Q. William and Lewis A. Yancny planned a second test after installing a bank and urn indicator and an ice detector on their monoplane.
About 11 000 pupils in New Castle leave school as three months of vacation begin. Teachers wrap up final reports and classes end at nine o clock. Students stream into the streets, some sadly parting from family as summer plans begin on September 4 for those returning to advance work.
Pittsburgh police officer Palcom James L. Shaw was arraigned on a murder charge in criminal court over a shot during an April 2 arrest. Shaw claims self defense and a legal right to strike when Charner Dee resisted, after a riot the night of a disturbance following a game at Dee’s home.
In Vancouver physicians report Prince Henry, archbishop of King George of England, resting easily after a polo accident. His fractured collarbone is knitting and his planned three day stay may be delayed due to his illness. no return date to England was announced.
House leaders from rival factions, frustrated by bitter quarrels over proposals in Congress, abandon formal party intervention. Informal talks continue as the chamber nears a critical decision, with reconciliation efforts led by unnamed faction heads and continuing in Washington.
Quinki Carter a 15 year old from Pa was in serious condition after a bullet struck him while canoeing on the Ohio River near Steubenville. Companions ferried him to shore and then to a hospital as police investigate the shooting from shore.
Windsor reports King George, troubled by a chest ailment, spent a restful night with official statements noting progress as satisfactory. The monarch’s health update comes amid ongoing constitutional duties and public interest in royal welfare.
A British Embassy notice states no further liquor imports will be made. Ambassador Sir Esme Howard faces astonishment in Washington as officials report requests to the State Department. Diplomats describe a surprising shift following earlier protests and a reported rebellion within the diplomatic corps.
Reports describe a Manitoba village swept by flames as a forest fire raged through the area. Early dispatches say crews worked for hours to control the blaze with advisory warnings issued to nearby settlements.
The readable text discusses speculative claims about banks, savings, and power or control concerns. It mentions purported guarantees and questions about yesterday's events, with unclear references to individuals and places. The fragmentary nature limits precise identification of persons or organizations.
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