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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1927
Page
15
Judge John R. Henninger in Butler County opening Jane term of Quarter Sessions assailed constables for failing to enforce laws. He noted only two of county constables reported violations, calling the system collapsed and likening constables to "The Blind Man's Parade."
L Weller of 412 Florence Avenue reported Monday that while driving west on Fast Washington Street at Ray Street his car struck 10 year old Joe Eider of 38 East Washington Street who ran from the curb on a scooter. The boy was taken to a physician's office where injuries were judged not serious.
Mrs Bridget Mulcahy wife of John Mulcahy died suddenly at St Vincents hospital after one operation. Survived by husband three sons William of New Castle Thomas of Ellwood City Charles of Erie and two daughters Mrs R Packard of Greenville and Mrs Edward Welte of Erie.
William Sliver was arrested on a warrant at Alderman Marshall's court by Lieutenant Harper and Officer Kennedy. He faces a charge of non support by his wife and was turned over to the Alderman for a hearing later.
Washington June 7. Article explains pension rules for Civil War veterans and widows, detailing monthly amounts from 60 to 90 dollars based on need, confinement, or blindness. It notes that pension awards follow established laws and cannot be altered by congressmen, with widows governed by marriage date and statutory provisions.
Karl Bossert brewmaster of Bartel's brewery Edwardsville Pa is set to surrender to federal officers on an indictment charging him with adding too much kick in near beer The case forms part of a Ohio Pennsylvania beer ring with several others named including Patrick McCowan and William McHugh Ten defendants in the conspiracy pleaded not guilty in Cleveland courts and are among Clevelanders indicted earlier Also reports cover cattle testing in Pennsylvania with 47000 head undergoing a three year re test by 206 veterinarians under H A Milo and the state Bureau of Animal Husbandry to ensure tuberculosis eradication and certified accredited area status
MERCER Pa June 7 Arrival of veterinarians in the employ of the Federal and State Bureaus of agriculture marked the start of a county wide re test of cattle to check herds for disease and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Civil War veterans of this district are invited as honor guests of the Daughters of Veterans at a Wednesday noon dinner. The event, in the Sons of Union Veterans hall at the city building, welcomes Civil War veterans wives and widows, with specifics on location and timing.
Six people including two women were arrested after a raid on a garage base of a baseball pool in New Kensington Pennsylvania. Police seized 200600 pool tickets and jailed suspects Walter Schwalm George Lang Hillis Davis and Mrs W H Campbell plus Amny and William Campbell. Bail set at 25000 for Schwalm Lang and Davis with others to post by today for a hearing tomorrow before Justice Jenkins Howells.
Mrs. Isabel Pritchard a 71 year old resident of Chicago and former member of the House of David testified about lending a brown dress and corset to "King" Benjamin Purnett in 1916 to help him escape. She testified as a state witness in a civil suit alleging the colony as an immoral institution in St Joseph Michigan on June 7.
Scranton police and state troopers hunted four escapees from Towanda Bradford County Jail after they sawed a floor hole and fled through a window. The Buck brothers Raymond Fred and Harvey of Elmira New York and Joseph Pickel of Towanda were to be moved to the eastern penitentiary.
Chicago Cubs traded Tony Kaufman and Jim Cooney to Philadelphia for Hal Carlson. Cubs President William Veeck announced the deal on June 7.
Harry Smith and Edna May Jones wed Monday at Alderman William E. Marshall's office with Marshall officiating. The couple, well known local residents, will reside in the city. Also, Dr. A. W. Urmson, from New York, staying at the Waldorf Astoria, sent word to friends here.
Council committees report favorably an ordinance to build a sanitary sewer on Farn Street between Elder Street and Coolidge Avenue at AR 8. Mr Combs Borns Bros will construct the sewer. The council also appointed S J Patterson inspector at five dollars a day with expenses charged to McCornds.
Eldon Emery is charged in Alderman Marshall's court with assault and battery with intent to rape a female under sixteen. County Detective William Fleming reports the hearing will be held Wednesday evening.
A Lake City reader reports long term kidney and liver issues cured by Warner's Compound formerly Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver. The handbill claims drastic improvement after use, urges others to try, and provides a New York mailing address for trial materials. The note emphasizes personal endorsement and non solicitation.
Sixteen state police from Greensburg joined local officers in New Kensington after a mob of 3000 miners and supporters threatened violence. Martial law-like measures limited street activity while Governor Fisher considered calling National Guard. Two African American men alleged strike breakers were detained for safety as authorities prepared for further unrest and track protection.
Sharon, Pa Jin Mary A. Hummel wife of Connie Charles Hummel of Masury graduated from Youngstown Institute of Technology law school with a bachelor of laws degree after three evening sessions She plans to enter practice at home while managing household duties and schooling She has long served as a correspondent for several newspapers and been an honorary publicist state wide
International dispatchs report a British warning to Chinese generals at Lunghwa Langhwa amid repeated naval fire. A message to the Admiralty stated only the Langhwa general's appearance and pledge of restraint would prevent retaliatory actions by British forces against Chinese troops and vessels.
Word was received here Monday evening of the death in Pittsburgh Pa of Lewis of 2001 Forbes street who passed away after a short illness. He is survived by his wife nine children and one ally Richards of 12168 South Mill street city
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