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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

14

Dingery Campaign For Harding Will Be Started Soon

Henry Daugherty placed at helm as defeated candidates pledge support to stand by the Republican ticket. Senator Harding intends to maintain his pre-convention organization to drive the campaign with the aid of the national committee as a key part of a broader machinery. Daugherty arrived in Washington from Columbus, Ohio, meeting Harding to discuss continued campaign plans.

A. C. Wayward International Washington W G. Harding Harding Republican National Committee Daugherty Henry M. Daugherty Columbus Senator Harding Foye

Will Repair Big Ron Dam Break Now

Bathing Beach Committee chair WH L Marvin said repairs start after high water subsides. Sand bags and rocks were brushed aside within twenty feet of the break but water level easing will allow quick work. Dam protection and restoration rest on normal flow, with repairs to finish in hours once feasible.

L. Marvin Marvin

Fragmented 19th century tragedy and crime report notes

Snapshot style notice bundle reports Marko Lokenteh killed by an 18 foot fall at Sharon Steel loop plant, Paul i Katta suicide in Steubenville, floods displacing about 1000 in Pittsburgh district, five year old Fred Ticer drowned in Davis West Virginia, Sam Lawhorn killed by a state trooper after robbery, two Greensburg youths set fire to fireworks injuring people, Moonshining conviction in Charleston, a Huntington man fined 25 dollars for teenage cipher, Der Thomas Z Arundel awarded papal cross, Canonsburg wage dispute threats, and a mistaken line about compensation for a man killed in Danapehi.

McAdoo Denies Request to Withhold Support for Nomination

In San Francisco on June 14, friends of William C. McAdoo doubted a circulated report claiming he asked western delegates not to vote for him. McAdoo has stated he is not a candidate and will stay away from the convention. Strong reactions and gossip continue to swirl among supporters and opponents alike.

Ellis Martin International News Service San Francisco Friends William C. McAdoo United States Treasury McAdoo Antoinette Funk Chicago

Daring burglar makes himself at home on porch

A gentleman burglar reportedly broke into an Outlet Co store the same night. He left a suit of clothes on D. B Farrell's front porch at 17 E. Falls St and used the porch as a dressing room. The muddy hammock and on porch milk supply suggest a professional transient crook.

Hfe Policy Station Farrell E. Falls St Outlet. Co Outlet Co

Dana Returns from Amherst Reunion with Coolidge Praise

Local attorney Dana F Dana attended Amherst College’s 1896 class 25th anniversary reunion held in Amherst Massachusetts. Governor Calvin Coolidge attended the close banquet and impressed Dana with his demeanor and vice presidential nomination prospects.

Richard F. Dana Amherst Mass Calvin Coolidge Amasachusetts Wan Skabla Coolidge Ana Dana Onan Aomade Ambhorss Phan Wis Sovern

New Angle In Elwell Case Sparks Fresh Leads

New York June 18 A confessed liaison by a young woman with Joseph Bowne Elwell at his fashionable home 48 hours before his murder opens a new line of inquiry for District Attorney Swaima who will question her to learn her movements on the murder morning Two other theories prevail detectives consider a hidden enemy in the house and a jealous assailant who followed a visitor to the home Daisy lingerie found in Elwell's dressing room is blamed on visitors not his regular partners Police remain hopeful after a week of digging into the slaying of the noted turfman and whist expert

New York Joseph Bowne Elwell Swaima Elwell Hfe Turman

Ralph Young Will Be Heard

Mayor S A Barthes told the council that Police Officer Ralph Young was suspended on a charge of absence without leave. A hearing was set for Tuesday at 10 o clock, with Young to be served a copy of the council action. Major Barnes said Young had been absent since May 1 for two weeks, then returned and was not allowed to resume duty.

S. A. Barthes Ralph Young Officer Young Barnes Council

East New Castle Mission Nears Completion

The East New Castle Mission under construction for a month is nearly complete aside from interior woodwork. The First Methodist Church men raised 1000 dollars to fund the new institution, the only church in the area, promising great benefit to Hast New Castle residents with Sunday services planned both morning and evening.

East New Castle First Methodist Church Hast New Cassle

Gen Wood League Files Cost Account Details

The Leonard Wood Chapter of Western Pennsylvanians filed an expense account at Mirman State Department, showing total costs of 4402294 with expenditures of 2088.28 and remaining balance in India.

Gen. Wood League Leonard Wood

George W Perkins dies at Stamford Hall Sanatorium

George W. Perkins former partner of J Morgan Co and a founder of the Progressive Party died at Stamford Hall Sanitorium after a long nervous ailment dating to influenza and pneumonia. He had served in France with Y M C A work and recently moved from New York City after a prior illness. His son George W. Perkins Jr said the financier never fully recovered. The report notes a decline beginning May first and his transfer to Stamford on June 5.

International Service Stamford George W. Perkins J. Morgan & Co Progressive Party Stamford Hall New York City Perkins France George W. Terking, Jr Perlins Catslcli Mountains

Detroit Far Ahead Of Cleveland Ohio

The Census Bureau released figures showing Cleveland 1920 population 796,836, up 436,173 since 1910 or 42.1 percent. Detroit, Michigan, has 993,737 people in 1920, up 627,973 since 1910 or 62.4 percent. Also listed is Dale, Pa with 3,114 residents, up 30.4 percent since 1910.

Reward Offered For Return Of Coughlin Baby

Norristown Pa June 18 Friends of Mr and Mrs George H Coughlin parents of Blakeley Coughlin who was stolen from his crib 15 days ago plan to pool large sums for a reward to return the child and prosecute the kidnappers Officials expect the total to reach 50000 with 3 Norristown men pledging 4000 each Chief of Police Miller says the swindler is a crank and the abduction was already carried out by the time the money was asked Secret service operatives and state troopers are assisting in the hunt for the baby and Major L G Adams heads the constabulary effort until additional troopers are assigned.

Norristown Une George H. Coughlin Blakeley Coughlin Coughlin Charles Miler Iler Fa L. G. Adama Pennsylvania State Constabulary

Sugar profiteers are fined ten thousand dollars

J Gilchrist of Standard Sugar was fined 10000 by Judge Thomson in U S district court after pleading no defense to profiteering in sugar. The sentence marks one of the heaviest penalties here, following an earlier 10000 fine to another sugar firm. The judge warned that profiteering in large sugar amounts harms the public during wartime shortages.

International News Service Pittsburgh J. Gilchrist Standard Sugar Company EH. Thomson United Stat District Court Gilchrist Thomson

Gompers Fails To Block Plumb Plan At AFL Meet

June 4 missing dateline report notes railroad unions gain sway in the American Federation of Labor after backing government ownership of railways. Switchmen’s Union president H Heber Ling says rail men are now in the saddle and the federation will pursue progressive policies, regardless of the next secretary, as the convention endorses state ownership with near control.

Mildred Morris International News Bergios Qarres Montrieai American Federation of Labor Convention American Labor Movement H. Heberling Switchmen’s Union of North America Nee Rae Federation of Labor

Robbery Case Heard By Sloan

The commonwealth prosecuted Norman Hall and William Smith for robbing Morris Sigler, a junk dealer, on Rabbit avenue. Sigler said he was held up for $5. Defendants denied the charge with DA William J. Moffatt and Edwin K. Logan for the defense. A separate case, Yassa Pusnik, for breaking and entering, ended with a not guilty verdict and costs split. Earl Trown, charged with a serious offense, pleaded nolo contendere after Commonwealth evidence.

The Commonwealth Norman Hall Wiliam Smith Morris Sigler Sloan Sigler Rabbit Avenue William J. Moffatt Edwin K. Logan Yassa Pusnik Louis Marchuk Earl Trown Ben

Overcrowding Looms at New Castle High School

School officials confront a surge with 1300 plus students slated for New Castle High School this fall, far surpassing the Lincoln Avenue building’s 1100 capacity. Board and administrators map possible layouts and plans to manage the crowd.

Carranza Murder Pre Arranged Plot

Cinternational News Service report from San Francisco states that Carranza's murder was a pre arranged plot. Genacio Honnas, former ambassador to the United States, now a refugee from Mexico, testified that the killer shot the old man during a confrontation and died from five bullet wounds.

Ean Francisco fCaurranza Genacio Honnas United Sates Oretngan Fromt Moxie

Defendant Denies Extortion Charges In Trial

The defendant denies extortion charges as a trial proceeds with testimony and cross-examination. The case centers on alleged demands for money, with prosecutors outlining the extortion scheme and the defense denying all charges and asserting lack of evidence.

Harding Stops in City Sparks Nomination Visit Interest

A News-Recorder report notes W. G. Harding of Washington, a Republican presidential nominee hopeful, staying in a Fountain Inn register prompts hotel staff to clarify a potential interview. The reporter muses on an unexpected trip by the nominee amid confusion with a traveling man from the capital.

Wuofrey G. Harding Fountain Inn Wy. Harding Washington, D. C W. G Toyah

Whistle Made Wire Charm Muddles Frat History

A garbled, OCR style passage mentions a whistle and a wire charm tied to a fraternity history. It hints at a brewery, winter weather, and an enginee r's experience, but the text is largely unreadable. No clear names, dates, places, or actions emerge for a solid summary.

Boston Drops to Seventh as Detroit and Cleveland Lead

Census figures released show Detroit and Cleveland surpass Boston, pushing St. Louis from fourth to sixth among the nation's largest cities. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Detroit remain top performers with Cleveland joining the growth push. Boston's 747,923 residents mark a decline in rank despite a population rise. St. Louis also moves down as western cities show rapid gains.

Middle West Boston St. Louis New York Wee Whicago Byfon Gta Phildelphia TSP Cleveland URWO Ieee

Bond Issue Proposed To Build Viaduct By City Council

A council resolution by Councilman W T Durns authorizes the city legal department to draft an ordinance for a 500 001 bond issue to fund the city's share of the Gardner Avenue viaduct. The measure passed 3 to 2 with Mayor Barnes supporting and Norris and Anderson opposing citing timing and potential impact on other projects.

W. T. Durns City Legal Department Gardner Avenue Mehoning Avenue A. Barnes W. T. Buros PK. Fike J. 0 Burns Tle Tealan

Professor Miller to Lead Fresh Air Camp at Keastbrook

Information from J A Rodger of Angoulated Charities outlines reopening plans for Fresh Air Camp at Keastbrook Station for city youths. Ph MT Muley, head of Aiken and West Bide schools, will oversee camp operations with roughly reasonable rates for the summer season.

J. A. Rodger Elty Keastbrook Whitien

Death Record Wied Talmet UO Lew Angelia a

A brief death notice lists Wied Talmet of UO and Lew Angelia as the deceased and partial biographical identifiers in a local archival record.

Wied Talmet. UO Lew Angelia, A

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Henry Daugherty Big Ron Marko Lokenteh Sharon Paul i. Katta Steubenville, D She. Maker Fred Ticer Davis W. Va Blackwater Sam Lawhorn Greensburg Teechburg Alvin Stax Elmer Farley Charleston I. Moore Huntington der. Thomas Z. Arundel Youngs Canonsburg Patlerky W. Perkins McAdoo Francisco Didates Calvin Conlidge Detroit Ohio Samuel Gompers Montreal William Smith Funk Dewer G. Graham F. J. Orth New Caatlo High School diMoutty Naveral Plang Carranza Chad Indae W. G. Harding City Ters Bean Che Logan Vda Cale Bart Machi Taimgdon Toorna Conway George Zahier CMARN Michwor Wintera Fim Brelae May Brewery United States Saewtpadional News Service Boston Today Census Bureau Prof. Miller Fresh Air Camp
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