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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

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Hope Fades For Trapped Poseidon Crew In Yellow Sea

Eighteen men entombed in the submarine Poseidon 120 feet under water near Shanghai remain unresponsive as Admiralty divers fail to attach rescue gear. The Pigeon salvaging vessel arrives to assist Berwick Cumberland Storm Cloud Mara thon and St Broeck as the search relies on the Davis Third Lung apparatus to sustain potential survivors. Forty five minutes after the collision four men surfaced using life belts, while the rest jumped overboard and were rescued by the Yuta.

Shanghai Yellow Sea Admiralty Hermes Pigeon Tsingtao Berwick Cumberland Storm Cloud Marathon St. Broeck

Neshannock Township Audit Case Heads To Court

Harrisburg June 11. Judge William Hargest took under advisement an equity suit filed by the Commonwealth in Dauphin county against the Neshannock Township School Board Lawrence county seeking 16433.19 tied to bonds held by the state retirement fund. The board contends the bonds were illegally issued in 1925 as district debt exceeded the 2 percent limit and were not voter approved. Jury trial was waived. decision pending.

International News Service Harrisburg William Hargest Commonwealth Dauphin County Neshannock Township Lawrence County Hargest

Ready to Indict Alleged Slayers Of Young Woman

Nassau county District Attorney Elvin N Edwards said he has enough evidence to seek grand jury indictments for murder of Starr Faithful the New York heiress who was beaten and drowned. He planned to present descriptions of the two men to police and go before the grand jury possibly tomorrow. Edwards noted his Boston trip yielded no progress.

International News Service New York Elvin N. Edwards Nassau County Starr Faithful Grand Jury Edwards Boston

Local scene shifts from youth dives to paving plans

A dozen youngsters watched one boy wading below the West Washington street bridge while curious adults gathered. Local utility firms prepare Blaine street paving between Park and Moody and were installing service connections on Wednesday. City officer Robert Latera left at noon to visit the Max Schmeling camp at Conneaut Lake.

West Washington Street Blaine Street Park and Moody Robert Latera Max Schmeling Conneaut Lake Robert Max

Daily Weather Report from U S Weather Bureau

U S Weather Bureau reports 24 hour period ending this morning. Maximum 75 and minimum 49. No precipitation. River stage at 5 feet.

U. S. Weather Bureau

British Admiralty Abandons Hope for Missing Sailors

London reports the British admiralty has definitively abandoned hope for all 18 men lost at sea. The incident remains under investigation as officials confirm no survivors expected.

London

Kinloch Mine Guarded After Fatal Strife Between Strikers and Deputies

State police and sheriff deputies secured Kinloch mine near New Kensington after three striking miners were shot when a truck carrying strike breakers attempted to pass. Wounded were Andrew Janus, Martin Savo, and Walter Yablisk. Deputies Frank Ray and Donald Stewart were held in bail on charges.

International News Service Pittsburgh Kinloch Valley Camp Coal Company New Kensington Andrew Janus Martin Savo Walter Yablisk Citizens General Frank Ray Donald Stewart Justice of the Peace Charles Cochran Ethel Smith

County Sabbath School Convention Opens at Cathedral

Registration at the Cathedral drew large crowds as the 93rd Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convention began. Miss Booth’s late arrival from Rochester prevented her morning appearance. Rev Rees T Williams delivered the day’s sermon from Exodus 3 2 about the burning bush.

Lawrence County Sabbath School Association Evangeline Booth Salvation Army Rochester Booth Robert M. Strickler, Jr Association John W. Owens Jay L. Reed Elizabeth Owens Margaret Joshua Lillian E. Reed Philadelphia State Sabbath School Association Rees T. Williams First Congregational Church of New Castle

Meteor sighting sparks Malinta science probe near Toledo

In Malinta Ohio investigators from meteor and explosive fields comb a vast ten foot deep hole found near the village. No meteor was located at the site though officials acknowledge a meteor could have created the hole. Experts debate whether a blast or celestial impact caused the shock. Weathered reports place the event near two New York Cities on Wednesday night.

International News Service Toledo Malinta Here Ohio

Secretary Mellon Sails For Europe

New York June 11 Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon sails for Europe aboard the Mauretania and says his trip will be personal to witness his son Paul’s graduation at Cambridge University. He denies plans to discuss international debts or reparations with anyone while abroad.

International News Service New York Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon Mauretania Mellon England Paul Cambridge University Europe

Nautilus 1300 Miles Out Amid Rough Atlantic Seas

The Arctic-bound submarine Nautilus sailed 1300 miles off the New England coast today as Sir Hubert Wilkins leads an expedition toward the North Pole. Radio reports notes rough seas but expected better weather across the Atlantic to England. passengers on the liner Britannic sighted the sub yesterday.

International News Service New York New England Sir Hubert Wilkens North Pole Atlantic England

Hoover Praised By Senator Fess For Leadership

Senator Simeon D. Fess, chair of the Republican National Committee, lauded President Hoover as the nation faces hard times. Addressing hundreds of Young Republicans, he urged gratitude for Hoover's leadership and outlined party unity ahead of the 1932 campaign. He praised the party's history and economic stance as it plans continued organization efforts.

International News Service Washington Hoover Simeon D. Fess Republican National Committee National Committee Fess Republican Party

Present Diplomas To Fifteen Young Ladies As Nurses

Hundreds of friends of New Castle Hospital packed the Benjamin Franklin Junior High School auditorium for the tenth annual School of Nursing commencement. Speaker Rev Father Joseph A Doerr and Dr Paris A Shoaff lauded nursing and the 15 graduates as they prepare to continue in the profession.

New Castle Hospital Benjamin Franklin Junior High School School of Nursing Sisters of St. Francis Joseph A. Doerr St. Joseph's Catholic Church Paris A. Shoaff Father Doerr

Death follows at husband funeral in Grove City

Mrs Helen Hendricks Barr of Pasadena California collapsed during her husband Samuel P Barr s Grove City funeral Wednesday evening and died at Grove City Hospital about five hours later Doctors listed the death as following the funeral incident Mrs Barr a former Grove City resident and graduate nurse accompanied the body from Pasadena where Mr Barr had died June 3 Funeral plans were to be announced after her sister arrived from Pasadena

Helen Hendricks Barr Pasadena California Grove City Hospital Grove City New Castle Barr Samuel P. Barr

Generous Pledge Brings Lunch Aid After School Ends

In Los Angeles a community response ensured continued lunches for students whose families could not afford them after school ended. The article notes PTA efforts sparked broad generosity and urges towns to support the cause if forgotten. Local parents and teachers are credited with initiating the aid.

Hollywood Cal Los Angeles

Local Womans Nominated For State President

Lancaster June 11 The Daughters of Union Veterans nominated Jessie Crooks New Castle and Lydia Seymour Wilkes-Barre for presidency of the auxiliary. The encampment session also discussed a plan to urge county commissioners to buy veterans graves flags. A parade was held with civil war veterans marching briefly. The event featured Moody and Sankey influence and remarks from Commander Evaner.

International News Service Lancaster Charles F. Aument Sons of Union Veterans Daughters of Union Veterans Jessie Crooks New Castle Lydia Seymour Wilkes-Barre

Local Women Graduated With Honors at Pitt

Among University of Pittsburgh graduates in the college division on Wednesday morning, two local women earned degrees. Helen Rose Westlake and Susanna Young graduated with honors, with Miss Westlake attaining high honors and both becoming members of the Association of Honor Graduates.

University of Pittsburgh College Helen Rose Westlake Susanna Young Miss Westlake Association of Honor

City fights Harmony Electric over freight service relief

Pittsburgh June 11. The City of New Castle pressed its bid to oust Harmony Electric from the area by hearing witnesses at a Public Service Commission session. It argues the temporary Harmony Short Line motor service between Pittsburgh New Castle Beaver Falls and Ellwood City is unnecessary and operates under a temporary certificate.

International News Service Pittsburgh New Castle Harmony Electric Public Service Commission Harmony Short Line Beaver Falls Ellwood City Koppel Beaver Valley Service Company Robert White Young Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Lake Erie

Death notices for four residents listed in Harrison Street and nearby areas

Four death notices appear for Mrs Mary Grilli aged 59 of 760 Harrison Street Joseph Pawlaski 35 of Wayne Township Mrs Emma Baker 42 of New Castle R PD 6 and Andy Ewanich 45 of Bessemer.

Mary Grilli Harrison Street Joseph Pawlaski Wayne Township Emma Baker New Castle R. PD Andy Ewanich Bessemer

Valyauull Head Addresses Meeting At Noon

Valyauull Head speaks at a noon meeting in the city, detailing plans and aims. Local attendees, officials, and residents attend, with emphasis on proposed actions and community impact.

Valyauull

Welcome Here Most Pleasing Band And Army Leaders In Address

Commander Evangeline Booth spoke to a large crowd at the public square praising the town as historic and lauding Ira D. Sankey for spreading songs about God. She called Sankey a great religious figure and highlighted the town’s role in religious history.

Moody the Evangelist Sankey Gifford Allen Evangeline Booth Ira D. Sankey

When Pa Must Install Summer Screens at Home

A humorous domestic vignette describes a family scene as a summer screen install goes awry. The father’s temper flares with crude language during the heated moment, upsetting mother and children as the house fills with comic chaos and a sultry, warm day.

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Starr Faithfull Long Beach L. I Stanley E. Faithfull Starr Miss Faithfull Carroll P.lunt Herbert C. Greer Greer Manor-on-Lake Lynn Morgantown W. Va Morgantown Post St. James Greer Salvation Army School Board Slain Starr Scotland Yard PA Newc Daily Weather Report Pinchot Kinloch Mine Malinta Mecca F New York Cities Senator Fess Samuel Barr Yours Elf Roper Commander Evaner Pitt White Harmony CO Arthur Mometer
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