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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

2

Two Men Held in Murder of Pauline Tacolla

Two Pittsburgh men Paul H. Christian and Joseph Sadley were held without bond on murder charges after Pauline Tacolla, 16, of Sturgeon, died from a fractured skull when she allegedly leaped from their speeding car to escape unwanted attention. They were traced by their license plate and refused to talk to the district attorney.

International News Service Pittsburgh Pauline Tacolia Sturgeon Paul H. Christian Harrisburg Joseph Sadley Parkersburg W. Va St. Mary's Catherine Tacolla Babington

Largest bootleg plant seized by officers

State and county officers busted a major bootlegging operation in Mahoning township. They discovered a fully equipped still in a cellar with two coil cooling lines and 160 proof liquor, plus mash tanks and a second unit under construction. Two young men Gordon and Kratofil were captured. others fled. A truck tied to the operation carried 800 five gallon cans. The case likely involves Cleveland and Youngstown connections with a rental farm as base. The suspects face arraignment and possible federal action.

Douglas Fairbanks Gordon Kratofil Ohio A. Sharp Leslie Willis McMullen William Kratofil Mike Phillips Cleveland Pittsburgh Dominick Joe James C. Brice Mahoning Township Youngstown Conneaut Can Company Conneaut, O Commonwealth Oil Company of CIO Steel Union United Mine Workers Bethlehem Large Steel Corporation CIO Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Inland Steel Johnstown Daniel J. Shields Jacob Mauk State Police Citizens Committee Harvey Younker

Mystery ransom note links to abduction case in New York

A ransom note for 25000 dollars was found in the society matron's car after her abduction last Wednesday. Police consider the possibility of murder or voluntary disappearance while pursuing a lead about a woman matching the heiress's description seeking Roosevelt Field directions last Friday.

M. Sennet Parsons Roosevelt Field West Nevada California

Mrs Harper Re-Elected Head of Almira Home

Board re elects Mrs Harper and reviews year end finances at Almira Home meeting. Superintendent Mrs Rose Sloan praises staff tenure and harmony noting nine years of service with no staff changes and residents aged from under 70 to over 80. Treasurer Mrs Carrie Agnew reports 16054.52 income 15862.42 expenses balance 192.10 and 96 cents daily cost per resident with 500 dollar admission fee.

James T. Campbell Franklin Harper Belle Lowry Butler James Fruit Sharon Thomas A. Irwin E. ‘J. Firth Grove City Jemima Foster George Harbison James D. Crawford Walter Braham Emma Frew H. L. Gordon Carrie Agnew George Rigby Venango County Henry Lamberton O. V. Bleakley A. H. Osmer H. R. Mattern A.es Campbell Henry Hoefner Thomas Alexander P. C. Beers Oil City Butler County T. C. Campbell C. L. Stein J. O. Campbell George L. Hamm David Porter J. E. Glaspey Slippery Rock Mercer County John Hannah Thomas Elliott T. J. Wallis Ethel Carley Helen Reed M. C. Zahnizer Grace Jackson Harry Shaffer Elizabeth Magoffin Mercer Irad Lewis E. T. Firth Lawrence County W. Walter Braham New Castle S. H. Simpson W. R. Barr H. A. Kramer Myra Chickering W. H. Forbesm O. D. Bleakley Charles Thomas W. D. Brandon T. W. Phillips J. W. Ritts L. R. Hazlett Ella Hall Zelienople Heberling George Cheeseman Portersville S. L. Cheeseman J. S. Fruit Rose M. Sloan Sloan Treasury

Governor Davey Presses Peace Moves in Steel Strike

Gov Davey will continue peace efforts after a failed attempt to secure a union agreement with steel leaders. J C Argestingr and J A Voss left the governor’s mansion after four hours of talks reiterating firms’ refusal to sign a union contract. Cleveland reports Board Chairman Tom M Girdler of the Republic Steel Corp said he cannot meet Davey in Columbus tomorrow to discuss a strike settlement.

J. C. Argetsingr Sheet & Tube J. A. Voss Republic Cleveland Tom M. Girdler The Republic Steel Corporation Martin L. Davey Columbus

Michael Drespling Buried Here Today

The body of Michael Drespling aged 48 formerly of this city was interred in Oak Park cemetery this afternoon. He died in a Pittsburgh hospital at 11 a.m. after an illness of some time.

Michael Drespling Oak Park Cemetery Mr. Drespling Pittsburgh Hospital Presbyterian Church Mr. Marshall Wampum Presbyterian E. R. Tait Wilson Harry Woods Sharpsville Charles Bell Ellwood City W. J. Engle Bessemer Frank Majors Charles Ferguson Charles Repman Joseph Wilson William McCullough Ernest Hennon C. F. Miles New Castle Mr. Mershimer George B. Mershimer South Bay Street Ray Woodburn Mt. Jackson United Presbyterian Church David Frazier William Francis John Burnsides Ralph Hunt Harold Pyle Rudolph Lenz

Deaths of the Day Samuel B Patterson and others

Obituary notices describe the deaths of Samuel B Patterson at Jameson Memorial hospital aged 80, and memorial services for David M Marshall Havilah Rollinson Mershimer Rose Reynolds with details of service times locations and mourners across Mercer Lawrence counties.

Autos stolen and recovered in city incidents

Automobiles of L. W. Dugan on South Jefferson Street reported stolen last night on South Street were recovered by Officers H L Richards on West Washington Street. John R. John of 124 Fairmont Avenue reported his car stolen from North Mercer Street and later found by the owner on that street.

L. W. Dugan South Jefferson Street South Street H. L. Richards West Washington Street John R. John Fairmont Avenue North Mercer Street

Child Dies in Local Incident Seeks Inquest

A child sustained fatal injuries in an auto accident with the driver detained by police until an operator license could be verified. The operator, later found licensed, was released pending an inquest by Coroner Potter. Marian Craig, born March 3 1934 in New Castle, daughter of Samuel J. and Mary Pastrick Craig, survives with a sister Pearl and grandparents in Indiana and New Castle. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.

Harrisburg Potter Little Marian New Castle Samuel J Mary Pastrick Craig Pearl Samuel R. Craig Fort Wayne Ind Anna L

Johnstown Mayor Seeks Presidential Intervention Over Mob Patrols

Johnstown Mayor requests presidential intervention as more than 1,000 police including two thirds described as vigilantes guard streets after a mysterious explosion at Gautier Works. James M. Hess, named as a high‑ranking mill worker, was seized by six men, stripped, and left naked from a car in the central city.

Gautier Works James M. Hess Central City

Reward Offered for Hess Abduction Arrest

The mayor announced a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Hess's abduction. He also telegraphed Governor Earle asking if citizens will be victims of political connivance by John L. Lewis and other hidden interests.

Hess Shields George H. Earle John L. Lewis

Show Is Moved To Site In City

Mayor Charles E. McGrath announced permission for the Dodson shows to operate rides and educational features on the Ro Sena site. No carnival features will be shown. The show came to Rosena after a mudbound first site along Wilmington Avenue, with policy to limit carnival aspects. Fire department sponsorship noted.

Charles E. McGrath Dodson's Rosena Wilmington Avenue Fire Department

Roosevelt presses for vote on court plan amid judiciary report

President Roosevelt faced questions at his first post report press conference about the judiciary committee adverse report on his plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. He insisted on a vote and rejected filibuster, saying the country wanted action even as he avoided predicting the bill's outcome.

Senate Capitol Hill Roosevelt Senate Judiciary Committee Mr. Roosevelt

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