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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

Page

7

Vatican Ratifies Lateran Accord Ends Long War

Thousands flock to Vatican doors as Lateran Treaty ratification ends a fifty nine year rift with Italy. Premier Mussolini and Cardinal Gasparri sign documents restoring papal temporal power and opening St. Peter’s Square to public access amid cordial ceremonies and renewed church state ties.

Guglielmng Emanle St. Peter's Square Holy See Benito Mussolini Cardinal Gasparri

Local Fighters Win Two Bouts

Local boxers Firpe and Rio scored victories last night in Canton. Firpe defeated Mickie Fedore in ten rounds for the middleweight win while Frankie Rio knocked out opponent Haggerty in a junior lightweight bout.

Flenny Firpe Frankie Rio Canton Ting Firpe Mickie Fedore Rio Haggerty

Name contest winner for Ohio river boat earns $100 prize

Boward P. Kemer, member of the General Organization Company quevee, was informed this morning that he won a $100 prize for proposing the best name for a pleasure boat operating on the Ohio river from Pittsburgh.

Boward P. Kemer Quevee Ohio River Pittsburgh

Howard Willis Wanted in Cleveland Police Request

Cleveland police seek Howard Willis aged 18 who left Cleveland June 6 1929 with his father killed in a workplace accident. He was believed headed to obtain work as a crane operator with his sister in a maroon car. Contact Main 1224 Cleveland when located.

Detective Butcher Cleveland QO Howard Wills Cleveland Aly Willis Lef Jamie Tim Willis

Police Chief Warns Against Bad Checks

Police chief warns residents and businesses in xen city to avoid cashing checks from unknown sources. A local printer reportedly produced pay checks under various concern names, with numbered formats, and authorities say there is no current related company. Do not cash checks unless the issuer is known.

Xen Re TS Lhe lnBervsl Pittsburga Pressed Line Sharon Chamber of Commerce Shion Iu Wis

Crazy Man Surrenders to Newark Police

John Scholossberg, 34, of North Eight Street Philadelphia, walked into the fifth precinct and proclaimed he was crazy after escaping From Byberry asylum. He surrendered to Lieut James Bell and admitted his identity.

International News Service Newark James Bell Fifth Precinct John Schiossberg North Eight Street Philadelphia Byberry Asylum Bell Scholossberg

Mrs Thaw Seriously Ill In Pittsburgh Crisis News

Mrs Mary Thaw 86 mother of Harry K Thaw wards a crisis as pneumonia worsens at the Thaw home. The invalid for three years after a hip injury, her condition was described as low with a 102 degree temperature. International News Service report from Pittsburgh dated June 8.

Police Chief Van Meter Dies By Own Hand In Office

Chief of Police Charles J. Van Meter, 60, of Gloucester City, shot himself in his Gloucester office amid a recent controversy over a race department and jury investigation. He had led the force for 16 years. officials linked the turmoil to his suicide.

Pius Mussollni Vatican International News Service Woodbury N. J Charles J. van Meter Gloucester City Gloucester van Meter Race Department D Jury Investigation Developec

Urges Grain Feeding For Cows On Pasture

County Agent Eur old R McCulloch argues pasture season brings profits but dairymen need grain feeding. Grass is bulky watery feed, 75 to 50 percent water, rich in minerals and protein but low in energy, making grain a necessary supplement.

McCul- Hoch Eurold R. McCulloch McCulloch

Woman Held Without Bail On Murder Charge

Mrs K Elea or Karwats a 44 year old Richland Townalup housewife was held without bail for the September term of Bucks County criminal court. She confessed to shooting Tony Thompson a 27 year old boarder after claiming he tried to attack her in her bedroom. The hearing was before Squire Gordon Lickenbill at the Doylestown jail.

I International News Services Quanertown Buck County

Pittsburgh man dies by own action on river leap

A 28 year old man in Chicago leaped from the Michigan Avenue Bridge into the river. He wore a suit bearing a tailor's label reading George Wilson Pittsburgh Pa. The death was ruled a death by own action and a Pittsburgh clothing firm name was found in the suit.

International News Service Chicago Rhine George Wilson Pitsburgh Michigan Bridge Pittsburgh

Girl Narrowly Escapes Injury on Croton Avenue

Dorothy Geist of 1107 Croton Avenue sprang from the north side to the south side of Croton Avenue Friday and was struck by a passing machine driven by Charles E. Young of 306 North Mercer. She did not fall but sat on the bumper as the vehicle stopped and escaped injury.

Charles E. Young North Mercer Fireel Croton Avenue Dorothy Geist

Sleeper On Tracks Struck and Killed Near Duncanville

In Altoona Pennsylvania on June 8 Ralph B Young aged 34 of Duncanville was found dead after being struck by a Pennsylvania freight train while lying on railroad tracks along the old Portage road near Duncanville. The incident occurred this morning and the man was reportedly asleep on the tracks at the time.

Altoona Ralph B. Young Duncanaville Pennsylvania Railroad Tye Duncansyilly Old Portage Road

Despondent wife ends life in barn near Circleville

Doroty Hinson 47 wife of a farmer, committed suicide in a barn near Circleville after preparing breakfast for her husband and three children. She used poison followed by a razor cut. The family discovered her body. The death was described as a despondent act on June 8.

Circleville Dorothy Hinson Here

Inquest Set Over New Jersey Tragedy Here

Governor Morgan F. Larson orders an early inquest into the deaths of Ruth Monday Wilson and Horace Roberts Jr in Morrilltown. Walter Roberts, 18, admitted the gun belonged to him and was taken from his room. Exhumation decisions await today as investigators consider the case and lingering village rumors.

International Morgan F. Larson Ruth Monday Wilson Horace Roberts, Jr Miss Wilson Walter Roberts

Market Prices Tumble As Stocks Decline

An early advance in off and public utility shares faded in a brisk session. Speculative selling pushed prices lower across motor car copper steel and electrical manufacturing sectors by 1 to 4 points. Radio and Packard fell. Turnover stayed near weekly averages with professionals dominating. Railroad and utility stocks remained in demand at strong prices.

Comternational News New York Ling Radio Packard

Contraband Liquor Reaches Pittsburgh Guarded By Agents

In Pittsburgh, 19 heavily armed prohibition agents escorted a caravan delivering liquor valued at 100000 seized earlier in Erie. The trucks carried ale and whisky to a government warehouse after midnight, with rifles and pistols in use during the operation linked to a Canada border ring.

Cpnternatio Andens Serviers Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Erie Pimmastad Raiden Wat x Canada

Summer School Opens At High School With Latin Class

Summer school sessions begin at the high school on Lincoln Avenue at 8 30 Monday morning. Principal Prof FL Orth announces a Latin 121A class will be formed on Monday. A previously hoped for Latin class was canceled but has been revived due to student interest.

Gserlor High School Lincoln Aveue FL. Orth Sulking

Chest Clinic Here is Well Attended

Dr William P Brown medical secretary of the Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society held a special chest clinic Friday on Elm Street W G A for colored residents of the city to examine tubercular tendencies The clinic was largely attended with Dr Brown Dr George Garnett and county health nurses assisting throughout the day in Pittsburgh June 1 report will note results and future income sources from prohibition revenues

William P. Brown Pennsylvania Tubercus Spais Society Elm Street Brown George Garnett Pittsburgh Uncle Sam J. M. Doran A. R. Robinson Rev. Robinson

New Castle Male Chorus Plans Picnic Meeting

New Castle Male Chorus will hold a Sunday afternoon gathering at the First Congregational church to lay plans for the entire organization and families. The event is expected to be one of the most interesting efforts yet organized.

New Castle First Congregational Church

Car backs down steep hillside near Crawtere Terrace

Occupants of Arthur Kiefer's car at 320 Hillcrest avenue escaped injury when the vehicle backed too far and slid 200 to 25 feet down a steep hillside near the Simcoln avenue end of Crawtere Terrace. The car struck three trees and was damaged extensively before a wrecking company removed it. no injuries reported.

Arthur Kiefer Hillcrest Avenue Simcoln Avenue Crawtere Terrace Kiefer

Woman Indicted in $2,800 Girard Embezzlement Case

Secretly indicted by the Trumbull county grand jury, Mrs. Blanche Maphis formerly auditor of Girard will face court on embezzlement charges totaling $2,800. She resigned after a state examiner found shortages and admitted the deficit though claiming no knowledge of the how.

Youngstown Trumbull County Grand Jury Blanche Mapiis Girard Miley West Maphis

Plan to resurface Crawford Avenue bids opened June 17

City council will open bids for resurfacing Crawford Avenue from Croton Avenue to East Main Street on June 17. The item was stated today at the council meeting.

Crawford Avenue Croton Averiut East Manin Street

Philadelphia Boxing Report Disproved Amid Rumors of Death

Philadelphia news reports deny widespread claims that a famous local boxer died last night in Bellevue Hospital. The article notes confusion over identities and incorrect reports from New York about Saverio Giannone and others, asserting the boxer is alive and defining the day’s events.

Philadelphia Grim New York Bellevue Saverio Giannone Ets Grrtins Iran

Roman Aristocracy Attends Wedding In Rome

Rome reports a high society wedding with notable attendees. Crown Prince Humbert of Italy traveled from Turin to join the ceremony, reflecting strong aristocratic representation in the event. Risers and guests filled the venue as the society circle celebrated the union of Cesca Dusmet and Air G. B. Oliver, with both families linked to prominent Roman lineages.

Rome Wes Marrie G. B. Qliver Humbert Italy Turin

Baltimore and Ohte Seeks Consent to Acquire Majority Stock

Baltimore and Ohte requests permission to buy a controlling stake in the company. The filed notice outlines the intent to acquire a majority shareholding, detailing proposed terms and regulatory steps.

Baltimore Ohte

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