Insurgents Plan Platform Attack On Big Business
Wisconsin La Follette insurgents prepare a platform for the Republican convention accusing big business of monopolizing the government. The proposed plank calls for public ownership elements, anti monopoly measures, tax reform, railroad and tariff changes, and direct presidential election provisions.
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David M. Church
la Follette
Department of Justice and Interior
Fordney-McCumber
Follette
Ongf
New Castle Lodge Plans Open Air Memorial Service
New Castle Lodge No. 195 5. O. O. F. will hold an open air memorial service at Oak Park Cemetery Sunday afternoon honoring deceased members. An interesting program is planned and the event is expected to attract many attendees as the lodge’s first open air memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Lodge
Oak Park Cemetery
Night cinema program features diverse shorts and stars
The listing announces a mixed bill with comedies and features at Regent Star Penn domes and Dome venues. Names include Nixon Deerslayer Bowes Vance Hoxie Sullivan Devore Murdock and others in The Galloping Ace The Shooting Star Babies Welcome Scaramouche plastigrams and a news reel.
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Jack Hoxie
Billy Sullivan
Shooting Star
News Reel
Dorothy Devore
Henry Murdock
Pnthe News
Tentative Party Platform Outlines Tax Reform and Agricultural Aid
The platform pledges steep taxes on wealth but offers safety and exemptions to the rich. It calls for tax reform and delaying further tax exempt securities, with a push for a constitutional amendment to curb tax burdens. It cites aid to farmers, cooperative marketing, road and railroad reforms, and defense, plus a stance on immigration and world relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harding
Notable Praise for Mellon Handling of Debt and Arms Conference
The passage lauds Secretary Mellon for his skilled management of the international debt situation. It also extols the Harding arms conference as the greatest single step toward world peace and signals plans to convene a new world disarmament conference when conditions warrant.
Convention Opens in Cleveland Faces Tension and Debate
The opening session in Cleveland features cautious support for Governor Frank Lowden while Hoover and Kenyon gain momentum. Delegates expect several ballots as factions vie for a vice presidential pick and a strong anti‑insurgent message from Burton boosts Republican unity.
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Cleveland
Great Cleveland Gathering Sees Burton Speak on Law and Policy
In a high profile address broadcast to Cleveland hotels and radio audiences, Burton earns enthusiasm by pledging firm law enforcement and natural resource conservation. Delegates cheered interpretations of the Muscle Shoals issue and the 100 year lease debate, while the bonus measure drew muted reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Burton
Republican Party
Ford
Muscle Shoals
Coolidge
Professors Questioned On Slayers Sanity In Extortion Case
The letter extortion plan tied to Leopold and Loeb is traced to the typewriter recovered from Jackson Park. The state plans to pursue a kidnapping for ransom charge carrying the death penalty, with a murder charge to follow if death is not sought. State's Attorney Crowe will lead the prosecution and consider new indictments if life sentences are offered.
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Leopold
Jacob Franks
Underwood Typewriter Company
Pierce H. Bitker
Milwaukee
University of Michigan
Jackson Park
Loeb
Ann Arbor
Illinois
Robert E. Crowe
Crowe
Nolle
Miss Warso Weds Frederick J. Weiss in Franklin
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Magdeline Warso of Bartram Avenue to Frederick J. Weiss, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Weiss of Harrison Street, on May 10 at the First Presbyterian parsonage in Franklin. Rev Benj ain M Royer officiated. Mrs Weiss is a 1923 New Castle Hospital graduate. her husband works for Frank P Andrews Plumbing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Magdeline Warso
Bartram Avenue
Frederick J. Weiss
Joseph Weiss
Harrison Street
First Presbyterian
Franklin, Pa
Benjamin M. Royer
Weiss
New Castle Hospital
Frank P. Andrews Plumbing Co
Window full of pretzels and a tense street scene
A busy Washington street shows a confectionery window with pretzels and a man eating six, a woman with a bag, a G 8S label, and a man anxious about a train. June brides pictures attract admirers at local photographers. Umbrellas fill the streets as six girls in a Cadillac stall out of gas. A Stutz driver helps, benches fill by eleven, a man reads a broken thermometer, and a golf dressed college student with a tennis racquet stands nearby.
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E. Washington Street
Invite Father Of Coolidge To See His Son Nominated
John Coolidge father of President Calvin Coolidge was invited by the Pennsylvania delegation to visit the convention as its guest to witness his son nominated. Telegraphed from Plymouth Vermont to Plymouth Vermont where Judge George W. Maxie of Scranton delivered the invitation in the name of the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Cleveland
John, Coolidge
Coolidge
Pennsylvania
Plymouth
George W. Maxie
Scranton
Troop Charter To Be Presented To Rotary Troop 2
Frank Fischer acting chairman of the Troop Development committee will present the Troop 2 charter to Rotary Boy Scout Troop 2 at the weekly meeting at Ben Franklin Junior High School. Scout master McCombs asks all members to attend at 7 30 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fischer
Lawrence County Council
Rotary Boy Scout Troop
Ben Franklin Junior High School
McCombs
Pollock At National Republican Convention In Cleveland
Professor James K. Pollock Jr of Ohio State University attends the National Republican convention in Cleveland acting as an assistant sergeant at arms. His wife joins him visiting her parents during illness, praising the convention crowd management.
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James K. Pollock Jr
Ohio State University
Cleveland
W. N. Aiken Troop To Meet Tonight
W N Aiken Boy Scout Troop will hold its regular weekly meeting tonight at Aiken school. In Scoutmaster Raney’s absence Arthur McCombs of Rotary Troop 2 will lead. All scouts are urged to attend at seven o clock sharp.
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W. N. Aiken
Aiken School
Raney
Arthur McCombs
Rotary Troop 2
Count Gosta Morner Marries Peggy Hopkins Joyce in Atlantic City
Americanized Swedish noble Count Gosta Morner has wed international stage star Peggy Hopkins Joyce in Atlantic City New Jersey. Morner, now a Chicago toothpaste manufacturer, is her fifth husband, and unlike her earlier marriages he is not noted as wealthier.
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Count Gosta Mormer
Chicago
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Atlantic City
N. J
Miss Wagner Named Delegate to U P Meeting
Esther Wagner of Oak street has been chosen as delegate from Beaver Valley Presbytery Young People to the national convention of the United Presbyterian church at Winona Lake Indiana from July 24 to 28. Agnes Wagner also plans to attend and others from local U P churches may join.
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Esther Wagner
Oak Street
Beaver Valley
Vacation Reading Club Membership Extended to June 14
Miss Alice Sterling, librarian of New Castle free public library, announced that membership in the Vacation Reading Club remains open until Saturday June 14. One hundred seventy-one students from fifth to eighth grades are enrolled, with Lincoln-Garfield school having the largest membership. Three reports have been submitted and students strive for certificates. It is expected nearly 300 will enroll before closing.
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Alice Sterling
New Castle Free
Arrest Expected in Philadelphia Suit Case Murder
A Philadelphia police report says an arrest is expected shortly after the identification of a three year old boy found dead in a suitcase. The victim is identified as the son of a West Philadelphia woman.
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Philadelphia
West
International News Service
West Philadelphia
Rules Committee Adopts Fifty-Fifty Representation Plan
The Republican national convention rules committee completed its work and is expected to recommend fifty-fifty representation by women in party councils. Chairman Senator Richard P. Ernest of Kentucky leads the panel, with Pennsylvania member Representative William W. Greist among the members.
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Burton
Wisconsin
Congress
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Willis
Harry M. Daugherty
United States Senate
National Committee
la Fayette Gleason
Ed. Thayer
Indiana
Indiana, Sergeant At Arms. Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Pennsylvania
Mellon
Resolutions Committee
J. Henry Roraback
Connecticut
Abraham Lincoln
Addison G. Proctor
St. Joseph
Michigan
Lincoln
International News Service
Cleveland
Richard P. Ernest
Kentucky
William W. Greist
Electric League Donates Fan to Almira Home
The Electrical League of New Castle which includes all P. and O. Electric contractors donated a fan to Almira Home after an error by its board. The misstatement attributed the gift to Bartley Electric Company rather than the League.
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Electric League
Almira
Almira Home Board
Almira Home
Bartley Electric Company
Electrical League of
New Castle
P. & O. Electric Company
Shenango Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admitted: Norma Mae McNeal of Ellwood City. Discharged: George Weaver of Long Avenue. Lauri Yargo of New Castle. Abe Ruzznario of New Castle. Charles Leitz of Ellwood City. Ruth Wilkison of R D No 8.
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Norma Mae McNeal
Ellwood City
George Weaver
Long Avenue
Lauri Yargo
New Castle
Abe Ruzznario
Charles Leitz
Ruth Wilkison
Three youths reported missing in city. Italian child may be involved
Three persons, including Tony Vannasa, 16, of 108 Cascade Street, and Tony Radkowski, of 1035 Bueler Avenue, were reported missing along with an unnamed Italian child aged three. Police kept watch Monday as no further requests for assistance were received and indications suggested the children were found.
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Tony Vannasa
Cascade Street
Tony Radkowski
Bueler Avenue
Dog Bites Child Reported in City
Police investigated after Clyde Stump reported his daughter was bitten twice by James Rogan's dog. The incidents occurred near West North Street with Officer H. M. Reynolds assigned to the case.
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James Rogan
West North Street
Clyde Stump
H. M. Reynolds
Grass Overgrowth Report From North Hill Streets
Officer Wall reported last night that many streets in the North Hill district have overgrown grass along sidewalks requiring cutting. The notice highlights municipal maintenance needs and street cleanliness concerns in the district.
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Wall
North Hill District
Man Steps to Enter House Reported by Resident
Mrs Cissons of 1128 Scioto Street told police at 12 30 a m that a man tried to enter her home. An officer was detailed to the scene.
Deaths Of The Day Thomas Kerr Buried
Funeral services for Thomas Richard Kerr son of Mr and Mrs John H Kerr were held Monday afternoon at 4 from the family home on Morris street South New Castle Borough Rev D W Patterson of Hoover Heights Tabernacle conducted the service with selections sung by Mrs Bogle and Mrs Anderson and piano by Mrs Stevens Pall bearers were Mildred and Margaret Cameron and Anna and Eileano Spaith Burial was in Savannah cemetery
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Thomas Kerr
Thomas Richard Kerr
John H. Kerr
Morris Street
South New Castle Boro
D. W. Patterson
Hoover Heights Tabernacle
Bogle
Anderson
Stevens
Mildred
Margaret Cameron
Anna
Eileano Spaith
Savannah
Two Local Women Die, Burial Planned in Mt Jackson and Neshannock
Mrs Nora Main Gilmore aged six and a half decades died suddenly Tuesday at her North Beaver home after a brief illness. She leaves husband James Gilmore two daughters Mrs John Hodge and Mrs Lester Laughlin two sons Joseph and Paul and siblings. Funeral Thursday at 2 from her home with Rev Robert Hamil. burial Mt Jackson cemetery. Mrs Rose Reeves aged 66 widow of William Reeves died Monday in Akron hospital after living with granddaughter Hazel Anderson. She was born near Ellwood City and survived by siblings and several grandchildren. remains to be brought to Ellwood City Wednesday morning for funeral Thursday at 1 from White Undertaking parlors. burial Oak Park cemetery.
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Nora Main Gilmore
James Gilmore
North Beaver Township
Gilmore
Beaver County
Mt. Jackson
Robert Hamil
Mt. Jackson Cemetery
Rose Reeves
William Reeves
Akron, O
N. W. Ramsey
New Castle
Reeves
Oscar
Chauncey Ward
Josie Sheffler
White Undertaking Company
Neshannock Avenue
Oak Park Cemetery
Fred L. Rhodes Buried at Oak Grove Church
Funeral services for Fred L. Rhodes of Rose Point were conducted Monday at 2 PM at Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church by Rev. Wright. Pallbearers included Chauncey Thompson, Charles Thompson, Kenneth Brenneman, Gale Blim, Clarence Nelson, Chad Dean, and Audley Foulke. Interment followed in Graceland cemetery. Wilson Dickey, 70, a prominent Worth township farmer, died suddenly Monday evening from apoplexy. Survived by widow Anna Badger Dickey and four brothers, services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Wolf Creek church led by Rev. S. Y. Sankey.
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Fred L. Rhodes
Rose Point
Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church
Wright
Chauncey
Charles Thompson
Kenneth Brenneman
Gale Blim
Clarence Nelson
Chad Dean
Audley Foulke
Graceland Cemetery
Wilson Dickey
Worth Township
Butler County
Mr. Dickey
Anna Badger Dickey
Wilse
Slippery Rock
Robert
West Liberty
James
Grove City
Archie
Idaho
Dickey
Wolf Creek
S. Y. Sankey
Death of Mrs. Margaret Leary Barker at 76 in New Castle
Mrs. Margaret Leary Barker widow of David W. Barker died after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs. Robertson’s home in Erie Pennsylvania. Born August 13 1949 in St Johns New Brunswick she lived in Londonderry Woodstock Mass Seattle and Philadelphia before moving to New Castle fifteen years ago. She was active in First Baptist Church New Castle and local Eastern Star and White Shrine chapters.
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Margaret Leary Barker
David W. Barker
Philadelphia
New Castle
Robertson
Erie
Barker
First Baptist Church of
Order of Eastern Star
Consistent Christian remembered for life and charities
The obituary notes a devout Christian whose generous life and many charities touched a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 4 p.m. in Erie with burial today in Londonderry New Hampshire.
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Erie
Londonderry
N. H
Mrs H H Taylor Buried At Fourth Presbyterian Church
The funeral for Mrs. H H Taylor of 103 Terrace Avenue was held Monday June 9 at 2 p m at Fourth Presbyterian Church with Rev C M Junkin in charge. Choir selections accompanied the service and pallbearers included Fred Eckert W H Rowland John Samuel Ben Taylor and Port Smith. Burial followed at Savannah cemetery.
Smiley Funeral Set for Slippery Rock Service
Funeral services for William Smiley will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul Elliott and Rev. Charles Bell officiating. Burial follows in Slippery Rock Cemetery.
Wills Loses Ring Prestige in Fight With Madden
New York June 10 Harry Wills the negro challenger of Jack Dempsey is slowing down under age. He failed to knock out Bartley Madden the Fighting Irishman in 15 rounds and suffered a sharp drop in prestige in the bout here last night.
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International News Service
New York
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Wills
Bartley Madden
Three Fire Alarms Reported Across Local Area
Firefighters answered three alarms last night. At 7:10 p m a blaze at Penn Coal and Supply on Moravia Street damaged roofing paper. At 7:40 p m hay straw and refuse in J Cohen barn were set aflame by a cigarette with slight loss. A 10:20 p m false alarm from box 511 was reported.
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Penn Coal and Supply Company
Moravia Street
J. Cohen
Burns Student Returns Home For Summer Visit
Robert Burns a University of Pittsburgh student has arrived home to spend the summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs J J Burns on West Washington Street.
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Robert Burns
University of Pittsburgh
Mrs
J. J. Burns
West Washington Street
Home Is a Place Where Hands Shape the Dough
A reflective line about home as a space defined by those who work dough, shaping identity through labor and craft. The phrase emphasizes hands-on creation and the intimate tie between home and bakery routines.
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