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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
7
Five thousand black red Fascist militia men fully armed poured into Rome from the province to guard the Fascist organization and quell unrest after the kidnapping of Socialist Deputy Giacomo Matteotti. They marched through the streets singing patriotic songs as political enemies blamed the Fascists for the act.
Benjamin Thomas of South Merger Street, who recently underwent a very serious operation at New Castle Hospital, is getting along fine and hopes of a complete recovery are now present.
Sheik Mir. Thomas, a World War veteran, underwent several operations due to sickness contracted during the war. He has many friends who will be pleased to learn of his turn for the better.
A late night bridal parade rolled along East Washington Street with a makeshift carriage built from a Ford and other vehicles. The bride and groom rode in a mismatched conveyance, followed by about twenty cars in a festive serenade through the city.
Delegates from the New Castle Order No. 455 of the Eagles attend the state convention in Williamsport on Tuesday and Wednesday. Roy White secretary of No. 435 F Q E and Joseph Wilkins are local representatives. New state officers will be elected at the convention.
At the morning service in Central Christian church on Sunday, soprano Frances Dibson, a city’s best known soloist, performed Nearer My God to Thee arranged by Dudley Buck and made a deep impression on the audience.
In Rome the Quirinal conference between Premier Mussolini and King Victor Emmanuel sparked rumors that Mussolini offered to resign amid a political scandal over the kidnapping and murder of Socialist deputy Giacomo Matteotti. All ministers likewise offered resignations to Mussolini. major government developments expected within 24 hours.
Twenty five couples nicknamed Romeos and Juliets faced potential prosecutions after county detectives traced owners of unlit cars parked on Tex Chapel Creek roads and the Kittanning Pike. Residents complained such petting parties endangered other motorists and authorities would pursue license-number leads to identify violators.
Anna C. Brinton, through attorney W. E. Porter, sues Fittsburgh Harmony Butter and New Castle Railway Co. for 600 dollars for land used by a freight station erected in 1914, claiming no payment has ever been received.
Agnes BE Miller, by attorney Thomas W. Dickey, files for divorce from husband Joseph W. Miller. They wed in December 1816 and lived together until October 1923. Four applications for divorce are recorded.
Mrs Mary Shelenk seeks divorce from Joseph Shelenk citing cruel treatment after a marriage from June 1920 to March 1924. Paul Jacobs asks divorce from Margaret Jacobs for cruel and barbarous treatment after a June 1918 marriage. Josephine Trost petitions for divorce from Nelson Frost on cruelty, married December 1918 and separated by March 1929.
Thirty bouquets were prepared and sent to the New Castle hospital on Monday afternoon during the Croton W C T U meeting at Mrs. John Baynham’s Vine Street home. The event served as a memorial to the late Jenny Casseday, longtime leader in the Hower mission department of the National Woman’s Temperance Union. Mrs. Hannah Waggoner directed a fine program with readings on Mrs Casseday’s life. special guest Miss Phoebe Timmins of Pittsburgh attended.
A series of transfers listed includes John F. P. Kennelly to Wm Emery in Third ward for 2500 dollars, C Belle Tichborne to M K in First ward for 1 dollar, and Reed S Newely selling to Salvatore Sartano in Wayne for 4600 dollars. Additional trades involve Lena Green to Paula Ambrosa and Jacob Soffer in Fifth ward for 600 and 1600 dollars respectively, plus other deeds in Ellwood Newport Clipperyrock Elwood Wayne and nearby areas with values ranging from 1 to 4600 dollars.
A report by 5 F Ziolkowski of Lit West Long avenue states his car was damaged when Mika Assad’s horse and wagon struck it in front of the owners office. Anthony Strew said a car with license 68-199 damaged his vehicle on Washington street between Mercer and Apple Way. Willard H McCombs will work with the Republican publicity committee in Washington DC.
Two building line ordinances approved today set limits on construction near Boyles avenue from Highland to Blaine and near Lincoln avenue from Highland to Jefferson. The Boyles line limits structures 19 feet from both sides of the street. On Lincoln avenue the north side between Highland and Jefferson allows 40 feet and the south side 50 feet.
The commonwealth case against Mrs. Fred Lucas of Hilwood City ended with a not guilty verdict. The trial concluded without a conviction after defense and prosecution presented their evidence for the charge filed.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict in the larceny of a wallabee coat from Aaron Luxenberg’s store. Mrs. Lucas claimed the coat was a Christmas gift from her brother.
C EH Milholland asked the council to formally approve city permitted changes to the Gardner Avenue viaduct construction. The total cost is reduced by about 1000 dollars, bringing the overall price to 368125.25 dollars.
Committeemen of the Community Chest gather at the New Castle Field Club to study details of next fall's campaign. Few specifics are clear due to OCR errors but the meeting centers on planning and fundraising efforts for the upcoming drive.
Jacob Emery reported his Shelby bicycle stolen from the Tuntor High School building between 9:30 and 10:30 a m yesterday. Council approved an amendment to a resolution updating permit authority for street openings, but all permits will still be issued by the council. The amendment was requested by Councilman F C Norris.
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