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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
1
Molten lava pours from four craters at Mount Etna in Sicily moving at about 300 yards per hour, threatening nearby towns as lava flows widen to 350 yards across. The eruption history recalls ancient and later episodes, with the peak at 10,785 feet and a wide base.
News from Rome and Naples reports Mount Etna lava destroying Linguagionsia and threatening Castiglione Lingunglossa. The lava flows from four craters at about 350 yards wide, advancing 300 yards per hour, forcing residents to flee while communications between Mes aida and Catania are cut.
A large congregation gathered Sunday evening at First Baptist Church for the second installment of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress dramatization. Presented by the Young People's Society with Mrs P A Lynch and Mrs George Fox, the performance featured a vivid portrayal of Bunyan's tale and included scripture readings by Rev P H Lynch and hymns by the choir. Soloists Mia Weller, Milas Williams, Elizabeth Williams, and Ira Wilson contributed vocal renditions.
A speaker laments the pull of work while imagining escape to the woods. The prose blends rural imagery with a wish to rest, seeking shoes and clothes, and longing for a life away from labor as the forest calls.
In Hagerstown Maryland Roy Smith twenty of near Woodsboro shot and killed his wife nineteen as they returned from a Children's Day service. He then wounded her father two sisters and an eleven year old daughter before killing himself. The tragedy stems from a broken elopement and subsequent plans for divorce.
Washington June 18 Six children aged six months to ten years were left fatherless after Aaron T Rossignol a mechanic paid for a plane flight over the Potomac. Fifteen seconds into a wing walk he cried I have plenty of nerve and dove. He struck the water breaking his neck as Felix Rigan the pilot was arrested for the death. The children watched from a Ford as the stunt went wrong and the manager of a local amusement park had given consent.
Constable Bud Fleeger is probing an alleged kidnapping. A man named Ben Aniconda is arrested. Alderman Cooper ties him to the case. A second brother fled toward Okis with Rose Puskum, 13, of Home Street. Hen Aniconda faces charges for taking and inveigling a minor under 13. The missing girl reportedly is with another brother in Ohio and hoped to marry.
At the noon meeting of the New Castle Rotary club today grandfather's day was observed. David G. Ramsey led, with short addresses by David Jameson Robert A McKinney Fred L Bents Robert Whitla P K Stevenson Archie Gordon Fred Beer and John Butler. Two grandfathers Mr Rentz and Mr Beer attended with grandsons.
Ten or twelve plasterers needed at the new News building on North Mercer Street. Inquire for Bogs Plasterer on the job.
Springfield dispatch reports Henry Ford, visiting western Massachusetts, declares he will not run for president in 1934. He cites town duties and denies Klan association, calling talk of his candidacy newspaper talk and stating he would join no masked organization.
J A Boak and G L Reno of Pomota Grange will form plans for the annual Grange picnic at a Board of Trade meeting Wednesday night.
Frank H. Cipullo of Cleveland and Jennie De Caprio of West Pittsburg received a marriage license. Edward R. Slevin of Ellwood and City Hostilla A. Kasslar of Ellwood City also listed for licenses in the Ellwood City region.
Washington dispatch notes Minnesota primary stirs national interest as 14 candidates, including nine Republicans, two Democrats, and three Farmer-Labor entrants, compete for the vacancy due to Senator Knute Nelson's death. Analysts warn it may signal 1924 political mood amid an off year puzzle and party shifts.
Berlin report states the Franco-Belgian Ruhr blockade is now absolute as the final railway from the occupied to the unoccupied zones was seized. Freight movement is blocked in both directions, risking industrial collapse across the region.
Police and fire crews in New Castle pursue a described incendiary who set three homes ablaze and menaced Mrs. C. A. Brookover. A suspect remains at large, with officers increasing patrols and vowing decisive action, including confronting residents and possibly deadly force if needed.
City officials discuss preparation for the June 28 Public Service Commission hearing in Pittsburgh. The traction company seeks permission to temporarily abandon the Seventh ward street car line from Gard ner avenue bridge to B and O Station and substitute buses via Atlantic avenue. New Castle councilmen press for the company to meet all city obligations before any concession. Citizens and officials plan to attend to address schedules transfers street improving and other projects under review.
An automobile crashed into a silent policeman at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and West Washington Street last night, leaving the vehicle nearly demolished and the officer in some distress.
The Milk and Ice Fund seeks a large city wide drive on June 30 led by Mrs. Earl Thompson to auction a bull calf and raise money for relief work in New Castle. The event promises a multi year fund to support milk and ice needs for children in hot weather. Public response urged to support the drive and contribute to the fund.
Harry Dar, physical director, plans major upgrades at the Y M C A camp. A 24 foot slide and a large raft are under construction while tennis courts and the baseball diamond are being prepared. First group, the Midgets, leaves July 7 for a week. Camp season runs July 13 for two weeks for older boys, with another group July 27. Vacancies remain. contact Harry Day now.
E Waddell and Withers Plumbing appeared before council overcharged sewer connections. Waddell claimed $200 for two connections. firm denied the fee and any city payment motive. Waddell delayed the work beyond the time limit. two trips were made and connections completed. Council ruled neutral and ordered Waddell to pay the bill.
Harry F. Nelson of this city a Marine is pictured as a bodyguard to President Harding during a Shriner speech in Washington. He attended Lincoln-Garfield School here and is a son of Harry Nelson, with brother Dave Nelson, city police officer.
Council approved Withers Plumbing to connect to a remodel site owned by George Gretz on South MHS Street. Mayor Joe Morel must report to May Rentz regarding sidewalk work at 565 Galbreath Avenue on Sundry.
Fatality list includes Malochnm Lor McComb aged 2 in Cleveland William Mulcahy doctor aged 1 year Gare reet dnd Susan Marie Kauffman four weeks Masury infant Fred Russo Lafayette weet and other listed infants and children in area notices
At 9:22 this morning Mrs Josephine Best charged with the murder of Carl H Dufford on April 5th went on trial for her life. A crowd gathered for the first session though not large. The widow of Carl Dufford and sister seated with her in court. Best faces jurors including M I Howard and Charles Grimm as panel members from Neshannock township and nearby wards.
Mrs Best pleads not guilty in court as Prothonotary Campbell reads the indictment. The judge asks how she will be tried. She answers by God and my country. The long grind to determine her fate begins with twelve jurors to bear the cage. She enters the courtroom with her sister.
A bill passed by the legislature bans hunters from discharging firearms within 140 yards of residences. Mamie Wing, seen with a baby and a revolver, allegedly wounded her husband Job Kins in Woolrich PA. The census credits the town with 72 families and motor cars. The eighteenth anniversary of the first English Lutheran church at Titter was celebrated with Rev B H Bagger in charge. Paul Sheesley and Doug Lass of Decker, PA were killed in a road accident near a railroad crossing. Five men in Beaver County jailed for one year for breaking into an Economy distillery and stealing whisky seek parole. The Hollenden hotel in Cleveland passed to Herman Mack of Chicago and associates. A Slack pook vhuurge occurred on Acanday in New Dun Darlin WV. Boatman Dunlap, 82, a Pennsylvanian detective, was shot in the throat and is expected to recover.
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