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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

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Auto Struck By Train Near Greenville Tragedy

A P R R train struck an auto three miles south of Greenville Sunday evening killing two occupants and injuring one. The dead are believed to be Wnaail Radley and Sam Good, both 26, of New Castle. John Small, also 26, of Pollock, suffered a leg fracture while the two injured were taken to a Greenville hospital or morgue as identities were in doubt amid a mixup with names Bakahn and Ruttan. The trio had left their home addresses to ride to Greenville when the accident occurred at 8 20 P M.

New Castle Greenville Wnaail Radley Hamilton Street Sam Good Pennsylvania Avenue John Small Pollock Radley Good Osborn Small Joseph Bakahn George Ruttan Hamilton Bakwhn Ruttan

Council Pushes Repairs for City Rail Crossings

City council urges immediate action on repairing street crossings at rail lines. Councilman D C Davies called for quick work to relieve the dangerous condition, focusing on Grant street and Moravia street.

Council City Council D. C. Davies Grant Street Moravia Street

Northview Sewer Contract Granted to Lowest Bidder

The council awarded the sewer construction on Northview Avenue between Albert and Mercer Streets to Sewer Construction Company for 3169.85, the lowest bid. The city engineer’s estimate was 2890.85. Other bids were S. J. McQuiston and Sons 9486.60 and Thorson and Hider 3214.50.

Council Northview Avenue Albert and Mercer Streets Sewer Construction Company S. J. McQuiston and Sons Thorson and Hider

Oh yew It's time to go away to visit in some far state

The speaker riffs on travel to distant towns then cherishes returning home. The piece playfully discusses village life, travel weariness, and the comfort of home town atmosphere as the weather turns from travel hype to a cozy homecoming. It notes a 62 degree weather moment as part of the return vibe.

Remains Of Woman Die By Own Action Near New Castle Junction

Body thought to be Mrs Rachel Dottle found Saturday afternoon on an island opposite the Radiator works at West Pittsburgh in the Shenango river after high water. The corpse, identified by morgue staff and Coroner James I Caldwell, was in bad condition and buried Sunday. Her husband had offered rewards earlier with no success.

Rachel Dottle Pittsburg Lake Eria New Castle Junction Shenango River Pittsburgh Gwin Mahoning Undertaking Company

Windup Foreseen as Legislature Faces Uncertain Revenue Fight

Harrisburg June 11 Exciting windup for the 1023 legislature is forecast with a repeat of 1921 stormy scenes. The revenue program and Dr J George Becht’s confirmation to head public instruction loom large as final days approach. Senate tackles net profits and gasoline taxes while the House moves final passage on two motor bills amid opposition and anticipated amendments.

International News Service Harrisburg J. George Becht Thomas Finegan Senate House Finance Committee

Floods Sweep Colorado After Continuous Rain

Denver reports a disaster toll of one death and widespread damage as heavy rains flood sections of the state. Richard Foote, 10, of Chicago, drowned after being swept away near Loveland. Flooding hits Greely, Longmont, Yuma, Col lins and Loveland. the Thompson and Platte rivers overrun banks, railroad tracks threatened, and food conditions near Denver improve as guards along Platte river and Cherry Creek are withdrawn.

International News Service Denver Col Richard Foote Chicago Loveland Redstone Greely Longmont Yort Collins

Harding Back At Work After Week End Trip

President Harding returns to Washington from a Chesapeake Bay cruise ahead of Alaska trip. He faces ten days of work and drafts for nineteen speeches, while coordinating plans with aides. Mrs. Harding and guests travel safely despite minor incidents including a cable on Lewes pier and a secret service car incident.

Washington Harding Chesapeake Bay Delaware Alaska Mra Christian Ted Secret Service Mayflower

Thieves Steal From Two Automobiles

Petty stealing from cars was reported after the weekend. Thomas Policella of 114 County Line Street said two boys took tools and a pump from his tool box at the park Saturday night. Mrs John Allen of 16 North Broad Way Youngstown Q reported a suit box with tan ank skirt and blouse a grey silk skirt and blouse and an electric curling iron missing from her car while she ate at the Diamond Lunch near the public square.

Thomas County Line Street Park John Allen North Broadway Youngstown Public Square

Marriage Licenses Granted in New Castle Area

Frank Lorenceh and Angeline Leone of New Castle. Alfredo Cerazola and Anna M. Camiga of New Castle. Robert A. Foster of Pittsburgh and Aurel Anderson of New Wilmington. Jamey Sterling Harris and Jessie Crook of New Castle.

Frank Lorenceh New Castle Angeline Leone Alfredo Cerazola Anna M. Camiga Robert A. Foster Pittsburgh Aurel Anderson New Wilmington Jamey Sterling Harris Jessie Crook

Henderson Ends His Life By Hanging Sunday

R M Henderson 55 was found dead in the family garage after his wife returned from church at about 12:30. Neighbors and bystanders helped, a doctor pronounced death, and police investigated but found no known motive or cause for the tragedy.

R. M. Henderson Mabel L. Henderson Butler Avenues Henderson Benny Charles J. Bouhl C. A. Snyder C. Cc. Campbell Trual Health Peta Hitlers J. Moore Boak Henderson Sa Peing

Taxi and Truck Collide Hurt Two People

At Ray and East Washington street last night about 8 30 p m a McGregor Taxi driven by Clyde Confer hit T Minor Ford truck from Harlansburg. The Minor car overturned trapping Mr and Mrs Minor and their infant. They were removed and examined. the baby uninjured. Minor had severe bruises and head cuts. Mrs Minor a bad head wound and leg injury needing stitches. Driver Confer said a street car may have yielded right of way or cars closed view. he struck as Minor swung onto East Washington. The truck overturned the Minor family most severely.

McGregor Taxi Company Clyde Confer T. Minor Harlansburg Ray East Washington Street McCregor Minor

Police name writer of warning note in murder case

Youngstown police announced they have the writer of the ominous notes and one suspect under arrest. They now suspect a murdered 21 year old Helena Marie Drachmann was killed by a rejected suitor. Three men are being questioned: John Senior 35, Christ Connelly, and George K. Menier, while Earl C. Chamberlain was released after questioning.

International News Service Youngstown Helena Marie Drachmann Hubbard Road Erie Menler

Mrs Sarah Green On Trial For Murder In Union Township

The trial of Mrs. Sarah Green colored, accused of murdering her husband Henry Green after a domestic dispute at their Union township home, began with jury selection. Defense and prosecution debated juror eligibility over courtroom accommodations for women, then the panel of twenty jurors was questioned about knowledge and views on capital punishment.

The Commonwealth Sarah Green Henry Green Emery RR. L Hildebrand Edwin K. Logan Samuel L. Clark Pittsburgh Omery Mia Eva M. Ecklaberger Fifth Ward Ruth Hultz North Beaver Chester F. Reynolds Clinton D. Meee Bensomer Ezra Greenie Union Township Green

Flood in Kansas one of worst in state's history

Kansas suffers historic floods with multiple deaths and massive property losses. Arkansas City reports at least two deaths and 3,000 homeless as creeks and rivers crest, including the Verdigris near Fredonia and the Neosho and Cotton at record highs. Help appeals pour in.

Kansas Kansas City Kas Arkansas City Winfield Butler County Augusta Lowandz White Water Fredonia Fall River Emporia Neosho Cotton Kasas City Missouri River

Enroll Over 300 in Daily Vacation Bible School

Over 300 students enrolled in daily Vacation Bible School sessions opening in nine city districts this mor ning. The Third Street BE Church had the highest with 92 registrations and Highland followed with 46. Organizers praised the strong turnout and upbeat spirit as plans to expand remain likely.

Morulve Chi Cion West Side Weat Side 1. BE Hiewland

Death Notices Compiled From Scrambled Listings

Fragmentary death notices list individuals with ages and addresses including John Siyder 04 Newport Px Watkin Maxbray 70 and Mrs Mary Burnett 35 of Vine Street plus Dorothy Groner and Robert Henderson 55 and Carrie Owens 44 with scattered addresses. The legible items show deceased names and ages but lack complete context or dates.

John Siyder Newport Px Watkin Maxbray Beech Shoe Mary B. Burnett Vine Street Dorothy Facker Groner MekKicexport Robert M. Henderson Butler Avenue Ars Carrie L. Owens Ree Boces PD. E. Robischung Kalanuzoo Mich

Fire Rips Broad Street Station in Philadelphia

A morning fire wrecked the Broad Street Pennsylvania Railroad station causing over a million dollars in damage. A locomotive and car fell eighty feet as an explosion rattled the structure, firemen and spectators narrowly escaped as portions of the elevated tracks collapsed. Police closed streets and trains were halted along the West Philadelphia line.

International News Service Philalelimhia Broad Street Pennsylvania Railroad City Hall Square City Hall Stton Philadelphia Indar West Philadelphia

Snowy fragment roundup from Swarthmore and Pittsburgh

Disjointed items report a Swarthmore graduate in state college, a court appeal against a yard of noisy frearms and explosives, a failed suicide attempt by Joseph Domiskowski, a double tragedy near Johnstown, a New Orleans charity ball returning to Mexico, a two month new Philadelphia divorce filing, and a Pittsburgh auto crash death with ten injuries.

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