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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

Page

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Second Choices Of Democrats 0 Great Importance

The Democratic national convention in Madison Square Garden will be a battle of second choices. Leaders predict a McAdoo Smith Underwood deadlock with possible long fight resembling past clashes, as issues and times shape the contest.

George R. Holmes International Navy Service Starf New York Madison Square Garden eAlog-Smith-Underwood McAdoo Smith Underwood Garden Baltimore San Francisco Hota Harding Chicago Lowden Wood Johnean Wilson Cox

French Cabinet Outlines Policy After Meeting

The French cabinet met with President Boumerste presiding to propose amnesty for prisoners, repeal of former Premier Polnente's laws, and ratification of the Lausanne treaty. Later the chamber read the new government's policy declaration for domestic and foreign affairs.

FARIS Iy Moon Boumerste Chamber of Deputies Polnente

Democrats Ponder McAdoo Al For Presidential Candidate

A garbled verse ponders whether McAdoo or Al will be the Democratic pick to face Silent Gal, noting their influence across states and the heated chatter as voters anticipate a candidate. The quatrain also references crowds and weather as observers await the decision.

McAdoo Bar Gal Lidle New York Prithee Mac John

Local Democrats Favor Glass in Nomination Hopes

New Castle Democrats express views on the Democratic presidential race with Carter Glass considered the best bet among dark horses. AL Smith is seen as having no chance while Oscar Underwood and Roswell G. Ralston draw mixed support for early ballots.

Smith Glass Martin Graham McAdoo Lou Wallace Ralston Indiana Lou

Amish Plan New Colony in Lawrence County Area

Several Amish families from Wilmington plan to migrate to another part of Lawrence county and form a new colony. Negotiations focus on securing farming lands, with Enon district eyed as a favored site and the move to mirror the Wilmington township arrangement.

Wilmington Ship Lawrence County Enon Wilmington Township

Jokenen Sentenced To The Workhouse

Avid Jokenen was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of James Marshall after a collision on Atlantic Avenue on November 17, 1925. Judge James J. McLaughry sentenced him to ten months in the workhouse this morning after the motion for a new trial was withdrawn. Marshall and his wife were walking along the highway when Jokenen, driving with a friend, passed another car and struck Marshall as he turned to pass. The defense claimed a speed around 20 mph, while witnesses said he traveled at a higher rate and did not sound his horn.

Avid Jokenen Jas. Marshall Jokenen Atlantic Avenue James J. McLaughry Mads Marshall Jackson Hig Hern Tim

Local youths return from Marysville College trip

James Anderson son of Rev and Mrs C Anderson of Plaingrove and Mason Morrow of Plaingrove have returned from Marysville Tennessee where they studied at Marysville College. They were joined by two school friends who will spend summer in Akron Ohio. They traveled by motor via the Shenandoah Valley and Washington DC to reach the city.

James Anderson C. Anderson Plaingrove Mason Morrow Marysville Tenn Marysville College Akron Shenandoah Valley Washington, D. C

Mother Released As Scudera Boy Alive In Philadelphia Case

Marie Scudera was released after producing her son alive following a false identification of a dead boy as Scudera’s child. Neighbor Catherine Bennard admitted a mistaken identity after the boy was found alive on a farm near Monmouth Junction New Jersey, keeping the case unresolved.

International News Services Philadelphia Marie Scudera Catherine Bennard Scudera Hel Son Monzhouth Junction N. A Scudéra

Car derailed in tunnel delays traffic near Philadelphia

Forty people narrowly escaped serious injury when a car attached to a southbound train on the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk division of the Pennsylvania railroad derailed in a tunnel west of Philadelphia. Traffic was tied up for several hours as rescue crews responded and authorities investigated the incident.

Intrnational News Service Philadelphia New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Division Pennsylvania Railroad

Complaint Over Profane Language At East Washington Bridge

A citizen filed a complaint about profane language by men and others gathered on the East Washington street bridge to watch boys dive for money thrown into the river. Officer Wysner dispersed the crowd.

East Washington Street Wysner

Parisian Jazz Queen Ailiane Dorsay Bound for U S Visit

Ailiane Dorsay, famed Parisian performer known as the Parisian jazz queen and the most beautiful blonde in France, is bound for the United States. The noted artist, painter and author will soon appear, bringing her own compositions and legacy of introducing the shimmy to Paris.

France U. S Ailiane Dorsay Amademo Assella Gha Paris Mile Dorsay

Jay Walkers and Traffic Habits on Washington Street

A city street check on Washington near Apple Way on a Saturday night records 122 vehicles and multiple transit and bicycle users in five minutes. Pedestrians cross irregularly with forty one adults crossing midblock, fourteen with children, yet no injuries occur. The report argues pedestrians share responsibility to reduce accidents.

Jay Syalkers Washington Street Washington Apple Way

Death notices for Zeigler Haggertr Thoman and Gilbert

George A. Zeigler 43 of Wampom and Martha Haggertr 88 of Little Beaver township are listed in death records. Charles A. Thoman 73 of Warren and Roy Gilbert of Wilkinsburg are also noted.

George A. Zeigler Wampom Martha Haggertr Little Beaver Township Charles A. Thoman Warren

Engineer Stewart Retires After 44 Years With P&LE

John W. Stewart, born October 26, 1854 in Columbiana County Ohio, ends a 44 year career with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. He joined as a fireman in 1880, became an engineer in 1884, and spent 29 years on the New Castle line. His retirement took effect on June 12.

John W. “Stewart Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Stewart Columbiana County Ohio McKees Rocks P. and L New Castle New Castle Junction

Olympic Athletes to Be Taken Off Grounded Vessel

Naval officials planned to move the Olympic athletes aboard the U S West Virginia to another vessel after the battleship ran aground off Hampton Roads. The ship has returned to base for repairs and Secretary of the Navy Wilbur L. will to investigate the grounding and assign responsibility.

Navs Service Washington Naval U. S. West Virginia Hampton Roads West Virginia Naval Station Wilbur

Six Fires On Moravia Street Attributed To Firebug

Police tie outbreak of six fires on Moravia street to an incendarial suspect or group believed to be youths. Two blazes hit Penn Coal and Supply Company plant two at Cohen barn on Isutron Street and two at Casacchia barn on Moravia street. Investigators say fires were set to provoke a blaze and a firefighting response, with one horse killed in the Casacchia barn fire. Authorities: Fire Chief Charles H. Lynn City Detective C. G. Logan Officer John Young.

Moravia Street Penn Coal and Supply Company Cohen Barn Isutron Street Casacchia Barn Charles H. Lynn C. G. Logan John Young Casacchia

Recall Report Of Body Floating Under Bridge

The body of an unidentified man was found in the Shenango River near the Harbor on Sunday afternoon. Police say a prior report of a man seen under a bridge at Wrest Middlesex, dressed in a red sweater, was dismissed as unreliable. Investigators search Sharon and Farrell to identify the body, noting no missing person matches from New Castle.

Shenango River Harbor Sharon Ray Stuart Wrest Middlesex

Mahoney Delivers Keynote At Third Party Convention

William J. Mahoney of St Paul delivers a keynote urging Progressives to unite in a new third party to capture the government for workers. He endorses La Follette as the best hope for votes while condemning predatory interests and demanding reform.

International News Service ST. Paul Mann la Follette Mahoney la Follett

Twenty Women and Children Drowned in Norwegian Collision

News Service reports in Christiana that twenty women and children perished when the mail steamers Haakon Jarl and Harald collided in the West Fjord off Nordland coast. The Haakon Jarl, a 900 ton Norwegian vessel, sank immediately.

Coppations! News Service Christiana Norway Haakon Jarl Kig ‘Harald West Fjord Nordland

Maughan Aims Dawn to Dusk Transcontinental Flight

New York June 17 Aerialist Russell L Maughan plans a dawn to dusk cross country flight next Thursday if weather holds and no rain. He will start at 9 22 a m daylight saving time in an army pursuit plane and hopes to reach San Francisco in about 17 hours at an average of 160 miles an hour.

New York San Francisco International News Service Russel L. Maughaz Army Maughan

Youthful Robbers Attack Woman in Erie

Mrs. Marion McNary wife of G W McNary principal of the Acad emy high school of Erie and Westminster College class of 1910 was slugged and gagged by two youths who ransacked the home Monday morning. Her husband found her unconscious on return. police believe the robbers fled when they heard him arrive. McNary a former Westminster football star is remembered by local peers.

Marion McNary G. W. McNary Academy High School of Erie Westminster College McNary aAion Poliva Co. W. McNary Thia'city Westminester

Payroll bandits seize 28001 near Indiana railroad

Police hunt a five man gang who held up Alec Caldwell of the Russell Coal Co at Clymer Pa while payroll money carried from Indiana to Clymer was stolen. The robbers fled into the woods after boarding the interurban car and a second mail pouch disappeared with unknown contents.

Beneetod Indiana Caldwell

Rotary Troop 2 Meeting Reminder

Rotary Troop No 2 calls for all members to attend the Wednesday weekly meeting at Ben Franklin Junior High School Scoutmaster Arthur MacCombs will lead discussion of important topics for fathers.

Arthur MacCombs

Hopkins window cleaner dies after fall at Ambridge plant

Snapshot items report Hopkins 38 died in Sewickley hospital from injuries at the American Bridge Co. plant while cleaning windows. Also noted: Washington county plans over $1 million in new school buildings for September opening.

Hopkins Pittsburgh Sewickley Hospital American Bridge Co Ambridge

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Junnusanne Arthur Mometer Cleveland John W. Davis Carter Glass Davis Tenance James Marshall Atlantic Tennessee Scudera Boy Dead Boy Trafic Pennsytrants Railroad Jay Walkers Roy Gilbert Wilkinsbirg Inp. & LE Secretary of Navy Hunt Moravia West Middlesex Westminster Pennsylvania Gang of Five Russel Coal Company Clymer Penna Rotary Troop Washington County Samuel Aroff Brooklyn, N.Y Allegheny College William McDowell Washington, DB. C Lillian Huckabonuc Murrell Kelly Johnsonberg Ridgeway County Brooke Niagara Falls Morrison Dougherty Sammuel Dougherty Bethlehem
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