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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
2
Six Germans killed and over twenty wounded as French troops seize the Dortmund treasury in a state of siege. The city is described as dead with streets empty and telephone service suspended. German residents report disappearances and ongoing curbs on movement while authorities issue a manifesto urging quiet.
Lieut. M. A. Schur of the naval air service attempted to break five world seaplane records. He lifted his torpedo plane from San Diego Bay this morning, rounded the first pylon, and was near the first turn of the 25 kilometer triangular course, signaling to spectators. The report notes his heavily laden craft and ongoing test.
Carl Wall appeared before the city coach seeking permission to connect Moody Avenue property to the Carlisle Street sewer. Mr Hall said the Moody Avenue sewer serves only part of the block. Cannell Wil will inspect the property before delivering a decision.
Mrs Flolen R Cunningham files for divorce from Walter A Cunningham on cruel and barbarous treatment. They wed in 1821 and separated August 1922. The text notes few U S towns start with MX and mentions Mesias.
The night program features Penn Laurette Taylor in Pes On My Heart and Christie Comedy Iss and Make Up with Helen Darling and Earl Rodney. Regent shows Big Boy Williams in Rounding Up the Law, Our Gang’s Big Show, STAR presents The Old Homestead with Theodora Roberts, George Fawcett and T Roy Ramon. Stan Laurel appears in Noon Whistle. Pathe News and Dome offer Hungry Hearts com edy with Percy and Ferdice in Bridle Groom. Nixon’s Fetend the Devil is listed.
Judge Eiergust grants a preliminary injunction restraining United States Foreign Metal Corporation of New York Eria Railroad Company and First State Bank of New Castle from negotiating a bill of lading on a consignment of metal to Johnson Bronze Company The suit through Supt P J Flaherty alleges delivery of 1000 tons of 2240 pounds at 1050 cents per pound with tests for purity and no aluminum or brass The shipment reportedly weighed 109416 pounds with a draft for 113.48 attached The plaintiff seeks no payment until differences are settled An attachment is issued and Judge Emery sets June 16 for a hearing
The piece describes escalating friction over a day ship ruling, with relief limited to Congress and months of delays. Protests accuse authorities of interfering with foreign shipping rights, while officials question potential outcomes if foreign captains ignore quotas and wine rations to crews. Treasury officials refuse to speculate on handling. A train and motor schedule has been issued by P. ik. Steverson for public distribution via the Board of Trade.
Fragmentary notice notes attendance at a school event or date but lacks clear names, places, or dates. The readable text provides minimal facts and no verifiable entities.
The passage notes Dr Becht’s appointment before a Senate committee. It also details Assembly actions including defeating Blair’s motor license fee increase 28 to 152 and debate over replacements with the Williams and Joyce bills. The piece warns of grave risk to workmen’s compensation gains if the measure fails to pass by Thursday.
Mrs Green described a confrontation where she lent money, a man offered two dollars, and a dispute over loaned funds led to a physical assault. She said he grabbed her by the throat, shoved her toward a sewing machine, and lunged with a knife while he searched a bed for a revolver.
Witnesses describe years of abuse by Mrs Green's husband who threatened killing her and dragged her by the throat. She testified she retrieved a revolver from under the mattress and shot him as he advanced, then waited for the sheriff. The defense argues the husband inflicted cruel treatment including earlier threats and abuse by others as boarders testified.
In a North Mill Street A and P B store cellar doorway was found damaged and the sidewalk reported as hazardous. Officer McConaghy notified the manager to secure the doorway and make it safe.
Local notes describe a boy nearly slipping down steps at a nighttime event in Castle with injuries from a dare gone wrong. A 10 year old faced an incident involving a plate and window, receiving cuts that became infected and prompting medical care. Additional scattered vignettes mention a honeymooning couple at Fort Lite Station, a crowd tossing rice, fishermen at Neshannock, and various minor incidents around town.
An information filed in Alderman J Lee Coopers court charges Ernie Moore with assaulting RT Newell, Chief of police, in Caseace mark park. Newell, confined to bed, is in serious condition after Moore refused to obey an order and tackled him near a park bench during removal.
The report describes captives forced toward the mountains by brigands near Lineneng. Women including Miss Tarsy Aldrich were released after exhaustion, with relatives of Major Prager and Major Robert Allen later freed. Senora Veren, wife of Manuel Verea, also freed as negotiations led by Roy Andersen and Commissioner Wen aimed to secure release terms. A bandit execution occurred the night of a train wreck, and foreign powers are expected to demand a hefty indemnity from China.
Deaths of the Day list multiple local residents including Mrs Dessis Hagn, Mrs Jessin Hank, Mrs Carrie Owens, and Frank L Winger with details of births, marriages, surviving relatives, church affiliations, and burial arrangements. Also notes funeral services for Arthur Good and John Lavder, with locations in Wayne township Ellwood City and Newport and Oak Park cemetery.
B A Winternite through Charles G Marrin sues H T Getty and TW Rod Inson executors of the late will of Jd Mr C Johnston to collect a note for 150 dollars. The note dated February 18 1922 was signed by D E Glosner and J C M Johnston and was paid but the suit proceeds.
Admitted: Mrs. Marren Algerac Craton Avenue, Mrs. Martha Davis Edenburg, Stephen Russell New Chaathe. Discharged: Frances Burrawa Marton Sereet, Sam Deote Lowell Vile.
Runkle made a generous donation of wire and lighting fixtures to the Central Fire Department. The items will outfit the new billiard parlor located in the former haymow of the central station. Firemen expressed their gratitude for the thoughtful gift.
A compact home guide describes making beauty clay using fuller earth, peroxide and Paisley’s Fragrant Cream. It lists components like Puretest Earth and Puretest Peroxide with unclear product names, and promises explanation of how to make and use the clay properly.
New Wilmington, Pa June 12. William Wendell Bell of New Wilmington earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education at Pennsylvania State College. Grandmother Sarah Shoemaker Farley of Swarthmore, mother of twelve, received a Bachelor of Science in botany, joining 417 others in the 20th annual commencement. President Thomas gave the commencement address as degrees were awarded.
The city will issue bonds totaling 125000 to fund paving city streets and a new viaduct. The bonds carry a 4 42 percent rate and will be free from state and federal taxes.
The report details a Warren, Ohio murder case with a chauffeur taken for trial after a confession. The defendant allegedly attacked with a knife in a violent confrontation linked to a failed relationship. The body was found near Youngstown and the suspect was brought from Youngstown to Trumbull County for processing.
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