Robert White Returns to Court as Missing Witness
Robert White, the missing witness in the William D. Shepherd murder trial, walked into the state’s attorney’s office with his wife and child. He vowed to push the case to completion while promising more details to come, as the Shepherd case faced renewed courtroom disruption and associated phone calls reaching Mrs. Shepherd.
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International News Service
Chicago
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Five Weeks Old Baby Has Hair Bobbed
A likely regional record is claimed as five weeks old Walter P. Kerber Jr. had his hair bobbed at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter P Kerber on Pollock avenue. The infant weighed 12 pounds at birth, noted as the largest newborn at New Castle hospital.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Walter P. Kerber
Pollock Avenue
Walter P. Kerber, Jr
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Walter
New Castle Hospital
Belgian Loan Snapped Up In Record Time
The £500 million Belgian loan was offered to the public today and oversubscribed almost immediately after books opened. The issue, a 50 year sinking fund seven percent gold bond, was distributed by J. P. Morgan and Company and the Guaranty Trust Company.
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New York
J. P. Morgan and Company
Guaranty Trust Company
Road signs mislead drivers in wary travel note
A rambled passage laments faulty road signs and confusing directions near home. The narrator warns that long drives toward towns or lakes may end in detours to unrelated places like Ligonier, Cleveland, or Sandy due to poor signage and lack of reliable guidance. It notes the date as eighty seven today.
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Sandy
Three Burned To Death In Early New York Blaze
In New York a fire ripped through an apartment killing Mrs Rose Burns aged 28 and her two sons Thomas age three and James age two. James Burns a trolley inspector awoke to the blast and battled the blaze to try to save his family before being injured himself. Police investigate reports hops were cooking on the stove when the fire started.
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International Sows Service
New York
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Rose Burns
Thomas
James
James Burns
Loyola student admits killing Read in river fight
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 12 23 year old Loyola University law student George W Gill confessed to authorities that he confronted Centenary College star Robert Read in a riverside dispute over alleged affronts to his wife. Gill says Read’s unconscious body was left in the water after a boat head beating. Read’s disappearance ends as searchers drag Old River for his body as Gill is jailed pending investigation.
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International News Service
Shreveport
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Loyola University
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Centenary College
Astar
Caddo Parish
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Dilk
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Centennial Plans Are About Complete Ring Tailed Celebration
The New Castle Centennial appears set for success with hotels at capacity for the week. A full entertainment slate features 18 acts daily, continuous fireworks, daily band concerts, and speeches by notable figures. A parade with thousands of marchers and hundreds of floats, plus a sports program with 241 medals and four cups, are planned. A popularity contest is noted.
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New Castle
Jong
Paya Two
Girl Murderer Goes On Stand at Trial
New York June 12 Dorothy Perkins ten years old faces murder charges for allegedly shooting her suitor Thomas Templeton at a February party in her home. Expected to testify in her own defense today she teetered toward collapse as state attorneys claimed a strong case despite no eyewitness to the shooting. Witnesses noted she admitted after the tragedy that she fired the shot.
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New York
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Prosecutions Possible Over Coal Mine Pollution
Deputy Sheriff Frank Johnston received a letter from No TL Buller of the state waterway commission directing W L Stevenson to take prompt action in the matter of pollution of Slippery Rock creek by water from coal mines near Anandale Butler county. The nuisance may be prosecuted unless abated. Investigators traced contamination to pumping out old mines where stagnant mineral rich water killed fish. Mines are being pumped to resume operation.
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State Waterway Commission
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Ariltary Water-Board
Slippery Rock Creek
Anandale
Butler County
Johnston
Germany Bars Allied Planes Over Country
Paris bulletin reports the ambnoe sector's council instructs military experts to examine Germany's refusal to permit Allied aeroplanes to fly over Germany. The brief note notes the dispute and the council's directive issued today.
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International News Service
Paris
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Council Today
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Death Notice for William Cross of Pittsburgh Area
William Cross aged 67 of 701 Wilmington Avenue Pittsburgh area is reported dead. Details on the death and funeral arrangements are not provided in the available text. Michael Collins is mentioned as a related name.
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William Cross
Wilmington Avenue
Michael. Collins
Pittsburgh
British Marines Fire On Strikers Eight Killed
Eight Chinese residents were reported killed in Hankow when British Marines opened fire on striker mobs attempting to storm the municipal building. The incident occurred in Shanghai on June 12 as tensions rose between workers and authorities.
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International News Service
Shanghai
Hankow
Tener In Race For Governor
Former Governor John K Tener of Pittsburgh launches a Pennsylvania gubernatorial bid for the coming election. W H Gaither, former secretary to Tener, announced the candidacy during a Harrisburg stop and New Castle visit to inspect the News plant praising its completeness and quality.
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Pittsburgh
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Harrisburg
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Gaither
New Castle
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Flag Raising at Henry Home on Saturday Afternoon
A public flag raising program at the Margaret Henry Home will be held Saturday at 4 oclock. Lawrence Chapter DAR leads, with Rev W E H McClure, Sergeant F M Menzing, and local Boy Scouts assisting. Features include a flag presentation, readings, song, and a reading of The Flag That Betsy Made, followed by a benediction.
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Margaret Henry
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Clarence H. Fincher
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Ruth Woodworth
John Crowl
Frank McCreary
Jay Reed
Stanley Treger
J. D. F. Newall
Jessie Ray
Mary J Loy Eckles
Drops Dead On Trinity Lawn
William Cross janitor of Trinity Episcopal Church and well known resident of New Castle dropped dead this morning on the church lawn while picking up a rug Dusting. His son Andy rushed for help Rev Pearson and wife administered first aid but he died before the physician arrived He was 67 born August 26 1869 to Leonard and Alec Sullivan Grass and had lived in New Castle all his life He belonged to Spworth Methodist church Robert Blu Knights of Pythias Lodge No 466 Junior Order of American Mechan Continued On Page Two
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Great Brita Gathers Forces To Fight Pact
Sabbath school workers rally at Bessemer high for Lawrence County convention. Dr Carl A Sundberg of Thiel College speaks on The Larger Life denouncing materialistic doctrines amid a packed hall. Rogers M Stridder presides. John W Owens leads singing. Rev S H Irvine opens devotionals. Page Two note. U S Has Not Yet Been Approached On Pact Question Italy Undecided On Act. tnt By David M Church International Wows Service Staff Correspondent London June 12 Indications multiply Britain is about to face an anti security pact akin to the League of Nations fight. The Baldwin government worries as Liberal opposition moves against the pact over fears of losing splendid isolation. The foreign minister faces the House of Commons next week as opposition builds.
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Marriage Licenses Across Diverse Counties and Cities
A batch of marriage license notices lists pairs across Pennsylvania Ohio and New York. Names include Ina Grawford California Pa Janae Longman Youngstown Oh Tha Ray Branham Youngstown Roy C Buerkla Warren Pa Lee VanAnthrup Buffalo, Thad Aldridge New Castle Roberta Wagner New Castle Tullan F Gordonussition Oh dna K Smith Arberth Pa Walter I Guy Chewton Anna M Kline New Castle Mira Garand New Castle Millin Foster New Castle.
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Bagnall
Struthers
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California
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Youngstown
Tha Ray Branham
Roy C. Buerkla
Warran
Lee VanAnthrup
Buffalo
Thad Aldridge
New Castle
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Tullan F. Gordon
Odna K. Smith
Arberth
Walter I. Guy
Chewton
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Great Britain Declares It Will Not Join Blockade
London authoritative bulletin states Great Britain has no intention of joining France in a declaration of blockade against the Rifians. The report confirms official stance on foreign policy amid tensions.
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London
Great Britain
Pleasure Trip Tragedy Aboard Crystal
A pleasure yacht named Crystal explodes and catches fire near Atlantic City. Thirty government vessels search for several missing Social Independent Club members among the injured and dead. Captain William Young is arrested and released on bond pending inquiry.
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Bulle
International News Service
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Mildred Mack
Jack Linder
John ‘Hanna
Ralph English
Estelle Banning
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Dick McGlynn
Curtis Lyle
Dick Myers
Lawrence Price
Mary Toner
Katherine Arnold
Martha Waise
William Young
Social Independent Club
Pleasant
New Detour Map Issued by State Highway Dept
The State Highway Department releases a redesigned detour map this week. It improves on the two year old edition by detailing each detour and the type of traffic required. The map is posted in the Newa lobby for autoists' convenience.
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