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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
1
A letter from Beverly Hills criticizes Dr. Hoover for mishandling weather feedback. It claims heat exposes flaws in leadership and suggests Hoover should avoid further calls during high temperatures. The writer likens Hoover to historic figures and argues for restraint when the thermometer rises.
The New Castle Traction Company is urged to repair rough sections of the right of way on High Land Avenue. Meanwhile the city hosted events including a large Allegheny Regional Advisory Board gathering, flag day observances, and a carnival en route to an unknown destination.
Weash poring furnished by LA and server Ed Johnson at the Water Cs pamp Station reports maximum 83 degrees and minimum 63 degrees. Precipitation 0.36 inches. River stage 4.5 feet and stationary. Ob incomplete text but weather data stands.
Belair Maryland June 14 A stern faced woman in Hartford county jail protests innocence amid a murder inquiry. Hattie Stone denies poisoning her kin after her son George 17 died in convulsions with traces of strychnine found in his organs. Authorities weigh exhuming bodies as husband and others previously died. Stone’s attorney announces a habeas corpus bid if she is not released.
Moorstown reports a coroner's jury finding murder suicide in the death of Ruth Mowdray Wilson and Horace Roberts Jr at the Wilson home. Witnesses described a broken engagement and threats of killing, with Roberts shooting then Ruth dying in the girl's bedroom. Former Judge Gas-Rul led the jury.
General Charles Gates Dawes arrived in Southampton aboard the liner Olympic to assume his post as American Ambassador to England. He received a civic welcome yet declined interviews and issued a brief, prepared statement pledging to faithfully discharge his duties.
The nation honors the flag with dawn salutes in major cities and nationwide activities. The American Legion and civic and social groups join the American Flag Day Association to sponsor speeches songs and exercises in schools as millons participate in activities honoring the emblem and those who died for it.
Francis A. Gordon, a young attorney, pled for Henry Colin Campbell on the eve of his July deadline. Campbell, 60, was sentenced to death for the torch murder of his bigamous wife Mildred Mowry after a four hour jury verdict of first degree murder. Gordon vowed to contest the sentence, citing grounds tied to natural death and judicial process.
The article notes nine successful crossings of the North Atlantic in the last decade, eight west to east and one possible tenth by the Yellow Bird. The first crossing was NO-4 in 1919, with pioneers Alcock Brown Lindbergh Chamberlin Levine, plus others. East to west pilots included Nelson Smith, Von Huerefeld, Koehl and Fitzmaurice.
Congress prepared to approve a farm relief bill without the debenture plan, aligning with Hoover’s stance after a year in office. The measure would be sent to President Hoover as a routine final passage in both houses, marking a broader victory in his four recommendations and shaping reapportionment powers and a national census timeline. The tariff and national origins recommendations were rejected, with Senate leaders voting to maintain existing immigration quotas and limiting tariff revisions to agricultural schedules.
In Mainville near Bloomsburg Pennsylvania authorities seek a mysterious intruder after ransacking and setting fire to Mrs. Grant McCormick’s home. A one year old baby sleeping upstairs was rescued by the mother amid heavy smoke as the house burned to the ground.
Portland reports a mother and father hoping for Arthur Schreiber to survive as he allegedly stowed away on the airship Yellow Bird near Old Orchard Beach. A coin flip with J Wilbur Clark decided the adventure, with Schreiber and Clark recounting the stowaway attempt before the plane took off.
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw estate valued over 5 million awaits executors consent. Four Thaw children Barry Kendall Thaw Countess Margaret Carnegie De Perigny Josiah Copley Thaw and Mrs Alice Whitney Thaw stand to receive about one million dollars each. Bequests total roughly 500 thousand to relatives servants and organizations. Remaining estate to Third Presbyterian of Pittsburgh Lee Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Omaha and Washington College Tennessee in memory of her son Edward.
In Brooklyn a terrific explosion on the steamship Gull-Per docked at Rob's Dry Dock killed three men instantly and injured others. Flames swept the vessel as ambulances and rescue squads rushed to the scene.
Federal trade commission plans action against Power Trust over the Mobile Press, alleging founder support. Witnesses including Thomas W. Martin and Logan Martin of Alabama Power were examined but excused by Judge Robert Healy to hear witnesses together.
Hon Bart Richards, a News reportamal staff member, was discharged from Shenango Valley hospital after an automobile accident. His injured hand is healing slowly and will remain sore for some time before it can be used again.
Washington reports that a Minnesota agent's authority is challenged as the investigation into the Sheamneal and Virckulz case proceeds. Customs Patrolman J White alleges Lowman acted within a certain remit and a motion to transfer charges to federal court is planned. Judge Dowmien comments on border patrol authority and potential transfer.
In MOUNDSVILLE.VI a condemned man identified as Logke Sharpe awaits execution tonight at the state prison after a conviction. Officials say the governor will oversee the process and requested steps be taken to carry out the sentence. The prisoner weighs about 152 pounds and has been under security.
Miss Florence Heterling aged 36 is reported dead with the obituary noting her residence in Por acrossville. Further particulars on cause date and funeral arrangements are not disclosed in the fragment.
Reported telegraphic messages show the Yellow Bird monoplane nearing Paris with progress promising. Updates from Armeno Lotti and a French liner radar confirm position and course changes as fuel limits and northern Atlantic conditions challenge the flight from Old Orchard Beach to Europe.
A rumor reached Paris that the French Trans-Atlantic plane the Yellow Bird was forced down off the coast of Portugal but no confirmation was obtained. Efforts from Paris and Le Bourget tried to contact Lisbon by wire or radio amid crowd excitement at the flying field awaiting the welcome news.
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