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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
38
An editorial laments fewer hoboes in the city as wartime policing and prohibition reduce begging. It cites the Work or Fight policy, liquor bans, and a shift to work or ditch duty. Rev. E J Berquist supports the view that professional panhandlers are rare as prosperity and sobriety rise.
The Cambrian Glee Singers cannot arrive in time for Saturday July 3 in New Castle. Local substitutes will be two New Castle soloists W. C. Price and Harry Evans with their quartet, a trusted act already drawing favorable reviews.
Bennie Andrews of Page Street and George Peppler of Hazelton Street, both around 17, faced Judge Stephen Stone in criminal court for larceny of a burglar alarm system from National Casket Co. Andrews testified that Peppler bought the alarm, which was used mainly for electrical experiments. Both were committed to jail pending the judge's decision.
Lt. Jack Barrett of the Niles police was arrested by federal officers on a charge of taking pay from a local speakeasy for police protection. Chief Rounds said Barrett would be suspended during the investigation as agents used marked money to prove the payoff.
Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania workers digging at the Black Diamond Colliery in 88 degree heat unearthed a buried vein of ice at least 30 years old. The ice measures about 18 by 5 by 8 inches, about 50 feet long, and continues into the bank.
Janitors split into two groups and work at West Side and Oak Street schools painting rooms and performing upkeep to ready facilities for the fall opening. The effort aims to brighten classrooms and improve school environments.
Towanda Pa June 18 state police seized a truckload of 105 proof whiskey valued at $6000 consigned to Leslie G Marshall of Towanda. Arrest of the driver for license violation led to discovery of the liquor from Bernice to Sayre. Driver F J Chisnis of Lopez released on $1000 bail and faces motor law charges as case develops.
Directors of the New Castle Agricultural Association met at the fairgrounds to review progress on the race track and buildings. Rain slowed but did not stop work, with significant construction noted since the last meeting. Premi um lists will be announced soon as preparations advance. Reports from the city and county indicate large displays across all divisions. Agricultural and stock exhibits are expected to be the best in Lawrence County, with local merchants planning strong participation.
Butler County Memorial Hospital drive ends with $506000 subscribed toward a $500000 memorial hospital in Butler County. Standard Steel Car Corp gives $150000, allied plants add $67471, outside city boroughs and townships pledge $55000, leaving room to raise to $550000.
In Farmington Connecticut Mrs Ada Pope bequeathed two thousand dollars to Salem City Hospital in her will probated yesterday She died recently in California and the gift is unconditional.
Nora Margaret Yoders aged 18 of Washington pleaded guilty to 80 counts of embezzlement totaling 9000 dollars from J. M. Spriggs Sons wholesale grocers. She was sentenced to two years on each count with a 1 dollar fine and costs. sentences run concurrently to avoid 160 years total.
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