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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
1
The forecast calls for unsettled weather with probable local thunder showers tonight and Saturday. A report from New Castle notes possible showers affecting the area, with warm temperatures and humid conditions anticipated through the weekend.
SAN PEDRO CALIF June 13 48 men died in an explosion on the U S battleship Mississippi trapped in an iron death turret after a blast welded the trap door shut Five officers of the Pacific fleet viewed the chamber and said many lives could have been saved. Lieut Thomas E Zellars of Long Beach Calif was removed first from the turret his action turning on the water and pulling powder magazine doors is credited with saving the ship and a thousand lives. The tragedy marks the greatest peace time loss in the U S Navy since the Maine’s sinking.
At Annapolis Easter dance a naval academy romance led Ella Beckham Lowther to sue for an annulment in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Mrs. Lowther, daughter of Army Colonel Beckham and a noted Washington beauty, sought to end her marriage after a careful second look.
In a secret practice off San Clemente Island a massive blast on the USS Mississippi killed three officers and 45 sailors with another 10 believed fatally hurt and about 50 injured. A second turret explosion as the ship limped to port intensified the damage, but crewmen fought flames and cooled powder to keep the ship afloat and reach harbor under its own power.
The official death list from the battleship Mississippi disaster names four Pennsylvania victims with next of kin and home addresses. Ensign N William McCrea is survived by Mrs C R McCrea of Renovo Pa. Seaman Albert Lawson and Mrs Mary Lawson of Philadelphia. Seaman John Sharkey and Mrs Mary Sharkley of Philadelphia. Seaman Frederick W Zachariah and Mrs Mary Zachariah of Pittsburgh.
President Coolidge ordered a rigid exhaustive investigation by the Navy Department to assign responsibility for yesterday's explosion on the battleship Mississippi. Three officers and forty five sailors were killed and many were seriously injured as Secretary Wilbur rushes to Washington to supervise the inquiry and convene a board of officers in Los Angeles.
The piece recalls quieter evenings of youth when neighbors gathered at home for socializing and games. It contrasts those times with modern habits of late nightlife, dancing and mahjong, noting urban change and the weather remark that age weather is 82 today.
In Versailles on June 13 President Gaston Doumergue of the French senate was elected president of the republic succeeding Alexandre Millerand who resigned. Painleve failed to secure a majority as the vote began at 2 15 with 892 senators and deputies eligible. Doumergue expected to rule until September 23 1927. Former President Millerand left the Elysee with his resignation amid political upheaval.
Two railway workers were killed and two others were critically injured when a northbound New Haven train derailed at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut today. A woman passenger had minor injuries. The dead were fireman Carl MacDonald and brakeman Charles Straub, both from Danbury.
General Charles G. Dawes, chosen as Calvin Coolidge's running mate, is described as not profane. The report notes W. W. Mills of Marietta, an uncle of the vice presidential candidate, as a delegate.
In Cleveland George R. Holmes reports Alvin Coolidge and General Charles Dawes shaping a Republican campaign plan. Dawes may lead westward stumping while La Follette split weakens party cohesion as Dawes could bear the primary attack while Coolidge aims for a restrained national approach.
Major William N. Hensley Jr and Lieutenant Elliott of Mitchell Field took off for a non stop flight to Columbus Nebraska in a standard DeHaviland army plane but stayed aloft only ten minutes due to fog and a 600 foot ceiling. They said crossing Pennsylvania mountain ranges would have been impossible.
Western Pennsylvania reporters say Secretary of Labor James J. Davis is the subject of a governor boom. Davis appeared receptive though not committed, with eastern leaders weighing his candidacy as the western end of Pennsylvania seeks the next governor.
For the twenty first time in nine years the Durante California general store was robbed, according to sheriff records.
William M. Butler of Massachusetts was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee at its first session, chosen by President Coolidge as his campaign manager. Other officers include Ralph E. Williams, Charles D. Hilles, Mrs. Alvin T. Hert, Wm. V. Moyes, and Roy O. West, marking a full refresh of the committee’s personnel.
George D. Waldman and Helen M. Troutman licensed in Butler. Richard M. Timmins listed in Butler. Margery Laughery issued in Beaver Falls with Clifford Elder. Annetta Lee Daviez and partner in Youngstown.
New Castle figures led by John E. Fee and his son meet Senator Jim Watson of Indiana at the Cleveland event. The group, including Frank S. Hoyt Dr. R. B. Jameson and Edna Wilson, pressed for Indiana votes and a possible sheriff bid in Lawrence County, while many attendees departed after a late day session and news of Lowden declining the vice presidency.
Carl L. Dean aged 39 at 464 Neshan nock avenue is listed in a death record. Miss Elna Blanche Gilfillan of 338, 809 Wilmington avenue is also noted in the notice.
In Washington on June 13 delegates and politicians dissect the Cleveland convention results. President Coolidge formally approves General Charles Dawes as vice presidential candidate and praises him as a campaign asset. The article notes the ongoing effort to address Kenyon Borah Burton and Hoover within the party.
Mrs Julia Draskocy, 47, was shot and killed by John Toth, 60, a boarder, during a quarrel in Ran kin Pa on the eve of her son’s Europe arrival. The incident followed her insistence on selling her home amid tensions.
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