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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
1
At Cleveland Ohio on June 11 a split night ended with three front runners Hoover Harbord and Curtis for the vice presidency as delegates finalize the platform and await a decision after a long session and a late night meeting.
Westminister College held commencements in the Presbyterian church with 67 graduates. Reverend Vander Meulen delivered the address as honorary degrees were awarded to four clergymen. Valedictorian Mary Graham and salutatorian Margaret Ellen Reeder led the honors list alongside Ruth Simpson Mary Belle Simpson and Helen Lucile Thornton.
The playground committee of the Federation of Women's clubs set summer openings from July 7 to August at four sites Croton avenue Gaston Park Mahoning town and West Side with experienced instructors listed for each location Miss Armstrong Hangar Newell Courtney Bernice Brothers and Katherine Matheny Observers were named for each site and a Gaston Park fall pageant planned A meeting with instructors is scheduled for June 26 at 10 o'clock in the Y W C A.
Mondell denounces insurgent Republicans and calls for a solid Republican majority in Congress. He praises Harding and Coolidge era gains while sharply criticizing Democrats and party factions at the Cleveland convention. The speech mirrors Burton’s warning against third party influence and urges November elections to restore party unity.
Delegations from Sabbath schools across the county will attend the 86th Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convention at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church near Ellwood City. State President to speak, strong program planned with noon and evening gatherings.
In Cleveland on June 11 delegates from Iowa Minnesota Kansas and the Dakotas meet at the Hotel Winton to organize opposition to Hoover and Harbord. They demand a vice presidential pick aligned with agricultural west interests, favoring figures like Judge William Kenyon or Senator William Borah.
Former United States attorney general Harry M. Daugherty, now a Republican delegate at large, has recovered from ptomaine poisoning that forced the cancellation of a Ohio delegation business meeting. Associates denied serious illness and said he would join today’s convention activities.
A reflective verse recalls a childhood memory of a quiet riverside hemlock and a longing to escape city life. The speaker vows to break free and return to that tranquil spot, noting the number seventy seven as a personal marker.
Republican delegates rally to nominate Coolidge with a platform stamped by White House branding. The document backs world court alignment via Harding Hughes Coolidge route, rejects League of Nations, promises tax cuts and economy, and calls for a federal state tax survey and marketing aid for farmers through agricultural policy.
Directors of the board of trade will convene Thursday at the New Castle Feld Club. The session will start at 12 15 p m.
Death notices list Rebecca M. Baldwin 75 of Shenango township and Thomas James of John street. Also Margaret Brannigan 72 of Pittsburgh and Rose Farrell 49 of Pittsburgh. Other ages include Sam Felix 23 of 343 East Cherry Street and Ben Williams 54 of South Wales.
At Cleveland June 11 the Republican National Convention faced a fight over the platform led by Coolidge faction insiders. Indiana's Albert J. Beveridge signaled a floor challenge to the world court plank, while Pennsylvania’s delegation backed a Cannon greeting. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Martin, Philadelphia, presented a major committee report proposing Mondell as permanent chair.
Wayne B Wheeler and Dr Scott McBride discuss a possible third party emplacing Dakota Minnesota Montana and Wisconsin after which neither major party would win a majority in the electoral college. If so the election would move to the House and then the Senate, selecting a president. The scenario hinges on the 12th amendment and current party strength.
Westminster College held its Tuesday trustees meeting in the Administration building. Re-elected to the Athletic council were Rev. Dr. D. F. McGill, Rev. Dr. C. D. Fulton, and Howell T. Getty. D. W. McNaughter and Rev. A. R. Robinson D. D. were re-elected to four-year trustee terms. New faculty include Prof. A. D. Fraser for Foreign Languages and Randolph Farries Jr. as assistant professor of English. Miss Alberta Kagy heads the Violin department and Miss Alice Marie Martell becomes assistant instructor in voice and public school music.
Paris June 11 Alexandre Millerand submitted his resignation as president of the French Republic. Parliament will read the letter and a successor is anticipated. He will be elected Friday.
President Coolidge remains calm at the executive mansion performing presidential duties as Republican leaders in Cleveland pursue nomination plans. He shows no sign of nerves, prioritizing official tasks, while keeping informed about Ohio events through trusted contacts.
Mr Morehead of the Radio Shop reports strong results from advertising radio receivers in The News Want Ads. He says inquiries came from all kinds of people, rich and poor, proving the Want Ads work effectively for selling radio receivers and promising steady returns.
Delegates will be served meals in the church dining room during the convention. Young people from Ellwood City and nearby areas will lead a hillside service at 7 p m. Percy L Craig, president of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association, will greet attendees and speak on Our Finances. H C Cridland and other association members are slated for morning sessions.
Police seek Mia Scudera and Alfred Scudera in connection with the discovery of a three year old boy named James Med in a suitcase in Philadelphia. Neighbors recount a harsh life and say the child’s father was not the husband. Police say the boy’s life changes began when his mother’s family vanished.
A series of incidents across Pennsylvania and Ohio ends in several deaths. Arthur McGaffie 41 miner killed by falling rock at Beaver Coal and Coke near Lisbon Ohio. Lawrence Briggs 11 instantly killed at Unionport Ohio by accidental shotgun discharge. Chester McFadden’s bar room raided for illegal activity in Beaver. Emma Dougher 65 burned while cleaning clothes with gasoline near Monaco. Frank Birt 43 dies from scalds after falling into hot water at Shenango furnace plant. Mrs Peter Burkhar d t 21 found dead from gas asphyxiation in Bethlehem. Jane Weston 5 dies after fall from Pine Brook railroad bridge. Franklin Getz 18 killed in collision with automobile on Sproul highway near Ephrata.
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