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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1924

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Burton Sets Forth Issues Of Coming Presidential Campaign

New Castle delegation arrives in Cleveland to attend the national convention. Lawrence County and Beaver County members mingle with Pittsburgh and Butler attendees in a busy lobby scene as they seek tickets and access. Dr. Charles G. Jordan leads the New Castle presence, aiding two local women’s seating requests with party leaders.

Burton Bart Richards New Castle News Cleveland New Castle Lawrence County Charles G. Jordan Doc Pennsylvania Clyde V. Ailey Ailey Belle Taylor S. M. Matheny Fred L. Rentz John T. Brinton Charles H. Young William Walton David J. Jones Ellwood City Squire D. C. Hancher Elmer Crawford A. W. Crawford Art Kcense Woodlawn Charles T. Fowler Freedom John Marshall Beaver Falls John H. Patterson H. A. Daugherty Grove City C. C. Ferguson Butler T. W. Phillips J. Denny O’neil Pittsburgh E. N. Seiple James K. Pollock Paul Wilson New Castile W. Harry Baker Baker

Convention Opens Quietly as Republicans Gather in Cleveland

The 1091 delegates convene in Cleveland to nominate Calvin Coolidge for president and select a running mate from several candidates. The platform is largely settled and the only expected confrontation centers on the vice presidency, with a handful of contenders still in contention.

George R. Holmes International News Service Cleveland Lake Erie Calvin Coolidge Chicago Theodore Roosevelt White House

Great Cleveland Convention Opens Historic Session

The Republican National convention opens in Cleveland with John T. Adams presiding as temporary chair. Theodore Burton is nominated for the role amid a formal process, as delegates settle in for Burton’s long introductory speech and remarks on party achievements.

Adams Geo. B. Lockwood National Committee John Adams United States Theodore Burton Ohio Peter Norbeck South Dakota Carlisle Indiana A. T. Roberts Michigan Burton Wm. M. Butler Representative Burton Harding

No Room For Third Party Warns Burton At Republican Convention

Cleveland June 10 Theodore Burton opened the Republican national convention warning Republicans there is no room for a third party. He argued third party movements hurt parliamentary systems, urged unity for continued Republican control under Coolidge, citing achievements and promising constructive policy ahead.

Cleveland Coolidge Congress Theodore Burton Burton Washington Europe

Delegates Meet in Cleveland to Nominate Cal

Georgia and Maine delegates converge in Cleveland to debate and nominate Cal. The long speeches and slow language end with Cal's acceptance and questions about his running mate Borah Lowden or Hoover. It is 78 degrees today.

Georgia Maine Dakota Texas Jersey Washington State Cleveland Cal

Rotary Delegates Head to Canada for International Convention

Delegates from the New Castle Rotary Club will travel to Toronto on June 16 to 20 for the International Rotary convention. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Cole, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Campbell, and Clyde Gilfillan. About 7,500 delegates from 26 countries are expected.

New Castle Rotary Club Toronto Canada International Rotary Convention D. L. Cole W. L. Campbell Clyde Gilfillan

Professors to Be Questioned on Slayers’ Family

A kidnapping and ransom case leads to questions for professors connected to the Slayers’ family. Investigators focus on a typewriter seized from Lagoon as evidence. The charges and trial basis center on the tracing of the instrument and the alleged ransom demand.

Professors to be Called on Sanity of Leopold and Loeb

State plans to question University professors who tutored Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, including Roscoe Pound of Harvard Law, about the sanity of the confessed Franks slayers. Detectives will travel to Ann Arbor to depose fellow Michigan students and trace the typewriter used in the crime.

Larry Smits Re News Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Roscoe Pound Harvard Law School Robert Franks Leopold T. Neal Johnson James D. Hall University of Chicago Law School University of Chicago Law School It Was Sent To Dean Pound Ann Arbor Mich Leopold and Loeb University of Michigan

Railroaders Back Night Owl Bus With Two Fares

Solicitor R M White told county council that railway employees have petitioned to keep the Night Owl Bus running and would pay two cash fares. C C Coulthard, local division superintendent of P D Electric, said hundreds of railroaders want service continued and are willing to cover the extra fare. Councilmen chose to take a hands off stance since both sides are satisfied.

R. M. White County Council C. C. Coulthard P.D. Electric Company Coulthard

News Want Ads Boost Real Estate Sales

Local business leader Mr. Ramsey of Cartwright Realty lauds News Want Ads for delivering strong returns in real estate listings. The Want Ad Store at 29 N. Mercer invites readers to try the service.

News Want Mr. Ramsey Cartwright Realty Co Ramsey THE Want AD Store N. Mercer

Designate Building Line on Boyles Avenue

Councilman J C Norris introduced an ordinance establishing building lines on Boyles Avenue between Highland Avenue and Blaine Street. The 19 foot setback is fixed on both sides. the measure passed committee of the whole with a favorable report and will be sent to printers for final passage.

J. C. Norris Boyles Avenue Highland Avenue Blaine Street

Tentative Republican Platform Ready To Be Presented

A tentative Republican platform drafted under President Coolidge's supervision is readied for the national convention. Public hearings were planned this afternoon as committee reviews aims like government economy tax reform and strengthened foreign relations with leaders such as Hughes Hoover and Burton contributing.

William K. Hutchinson Committee On Charles Beecher Warren Japan Mexico Hughes Weeks Theodore Roosevelt Commerce Hoover Theodore Burton Ohio Ogden Mills New York Smoot Utah Ware Pennsylvania C. Bascom Slemp President Harding President Coolidge Harding Coolidge

Round and Council to Study Lighting Plan

Councilmen and Superintendent L B Round of New Castle Electric Company will meet Thursday afternoon to study a proposed lighting system for New Castle. W T Burns asked that light matters be expedited. The plan calls for 400 candle power lights on North Mill Street mounted on company poles. engineers Jones and Jarr of Cleveland prepared the proposal and will present a price for installation.

L. B. Round New Castle Electric Company New Castle Solons W. T. Burns North Mill Street Iron Electric Light Company Rounds Jones & Jarr Cleveland Electrical Engineers Electric Company

First Baptist Men Host Pleasant Evening Meeting

Members of the First Baptist Sunday school Men’s Bible class and Bara ca class gathered Monday night in the church annex on North street. The program featured music and humorous stunts. Dr C G Jordan could not attend due to Cleveland convention travel. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned for June 30 with an out of town speaker.

First Baptist Sunday School Robert Strickler Baraca Church Annex North Street C. G. Jordan Cleveland

Shiras Allowed to Redeem City Tax Lot Purchases

Council concurs with Solicitor Robert White that John B. Shiras may repay back taxes on lots 401 and 402 from the city tax sale. Shiras will pay the taxes to the city treasurer and receive deeds for the parcels.

Council Today Robert White John B. Shiras

Harding Street to Become Public Street Under Ordinance

An ordinance introduced before the council today would accept Harding street as a public street. The route from Croton avenue to Elder street traverses the former country club golf links and the measure went to committee of the whole, returning with a favorable report.

Harding Street Croton Avenue Elder Street Country Club Golf Links

Marriage Licenses Issued in New Castle and Pittsburgh Areas

Edward Joyce and Matilda Schrantz both of New Castle. James Brown and Thelma Washington of New Castle. John P. Schneider Jr of Pittsburgh and Marie Miller of Pittsburgh. Clark McConnell of Volant and Mary E. Hedglin of Mercer listed for marriage licenses.

Edward Joyce New Castle Matilda Schrantz James Brown Thelma Washington John P. Schneider, Jr Pittsburgh Marie Miller Clark McConnell Volant Mary E. Hedglin Mercer

Death by own hand shocks San Francisco minister

Funeral plans set for Peter Clark McFarlane 53 former minister lecturer and author who died by suicide on the steps of the county morgue. Three letters to Dr Rufus L Rigdon from Pine Dunes California reveal he called his wives faithful and spoke of ill health and shame in ending his life with a bullet.

International News Service San Francisco Peter Clark McFarlane Rufus L. Rigdon Pine Dunes Pacific Grove California Florence Emma

Pandering case before Judge McLaughry in Mercer court

The commonwealth case against Sylvester Zeigler for pandering is on trial before Judge James A. McLaughrey in Mercer in courtroom No. 2. Zeigler had no counsel. J Elder Bryan was appointed, with Special District Attorney Walter Braham representing the commonwealth. The defendant resides on Division street.

The Commonwealth Sylvester Zeigler James A. McLaughrey Mercer J. Elder Bryan Walter Braham Division Street

Death Records From Court Street to Akron Obituaries

Ezra Emery age 93 of 910 Court Street is listed among recent deaths. Wilson Dickey, 70, of Worth Township, Pa. Nora Main Gilmore, 60, of North Beaver Township. Margaret Leary Barker, 76, of Erie, Pa. Rose Reeves, of Akron, Ohio, is also noted.

Ezra Emery Court Street Wilson Dickey Worth Township Nora Main Gilmore North Beaver Township Margaret Leary Barker Erie Rose Reeves Akron

Progress Made By U S In 60 Years Lauded By Adams

Cleveland June 10 John T Adams opened the Republican national convention praising the party under its guidance over the last sixty years. He contrasted America as united prosperous and free with Europe torn by class strife and hatred. He credited Republican rule with moral and material advancement and urged support for the next president and vice president.

International News Service Cleveland Republican Party John T. Adams Adams Europe America Lincoln United States

Susie Jones and Petrolea Ellis Arrested on Disorderly House Charges

Susie Jones and Petrolea Ellis were arrested Monday afternoon by Lieutenant Dysart and Officers Reynolds Hillers and Augustine. Jones charged as keeper of a disorderly house and Ellis as an inmate. Sentence suspended by the mayor.

Susie Jones Petrolea Ellis Dysart H. M. Reynolds Hillers Augustine

Snapshots At News From Courtroom To Rail Lines

Items include a divorce after dairy chores by Mrs. George Walter of near South Bend Indiana cites forced milking. John M Berkey family in Lenfield Pennsylvania records death in home with one son among 17 children. Courtland Michel New York forms a wife friendly political club for men whose spouses left home. Martin Wright 70 jailed 10 to 20 years for murdering his daughter's admirer Edward Hallock. An ampoule coin caused death of Edk Ample in Lyons Kansas via 2200 volt shock. Owen Monahan Yonkers New York retires after 50 years and 4.26 million miles. Mrs Amelia Hinkle New Brighton aged 101 suffers paralytic stroke during visit to Youngstown grandchildren.

Martin Wright New Jersey Newark Edward Hallock

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Booms Ken Yon Great Cleveland Mammoth Hall Convention Hall Stars and Stripes Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Wm. F. Anderson Methodist Episcopal Church Will H. Hays Es News Service Spondent Convention Hall Arthur Memeter Rotary Uni Lagoon Boyles Ave ROUND Council First Baptist MacFarlane M’laughry U.S George Walter Near South Bend Ind John M. Berkey Lenfield Courtland Michel Edk Ample Lyons Kan Owen Monahan Yonkers N. Y New York Central Lines Amelia Hinkle New Brighton Samuel and Oliver Welsh Youngstown
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