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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
12
Fire at the Atlantic Refining plant in Pittsburgh flared again on Saturday after an Friday afternoon lightning strike hit an oil tank. Smoke poured from a large tank as two fire companies battled the blaze, with fears of another tank explosion and many casualties among firemen and spectators.
Elizabeth Bacon files for divorce from Clark Bacon on cruel treatment. Married February 1915, separated February 1921 after living together for six years.
London reports persist that Britain has informally consulted Washington on whether the United States would act as arbitrator in the Ruhr tensions. The talks may stem from Premier Baldwin's remark that the world looks to Britain and America for salvation. France, Belgium discuss responses to the Ruhr policy and a Belgian guarantee tied to Germany ending passive resistance.
The steamship Leviathan will sail from Boston with the world’s most powerful merchant radio outfit. The sixfold stronger transmitting set and three additional stations give vast range for commercial and social communication between Europe and the United States, boosting American radio reach at sea.
A large wireless installation on the Leviathan features four transmitting and receiving outfits and three antennas, enabling simultaneous ocean‑to‑France or England and ship‑to‑shore conversations. The main 600‑foot aerial supports four wavelengths from 1890 to 280 meters, powered by high‑power vacuum tubes at 16,109 volts, with life boats equipped for emergency communication and shore stations envisioned for future wireless telephone links.
Urbain Chaudeur born in France celebrated his 100th birthday in San Francisco. A veteran of the Mexican War, he lives at the French Hospital and is acknowledged by the Interior Department as the oldest U S war veteran with memories of the Alamo era.
Col George F Hutt camp hosted about 300 men from the Sons of Veterans Reserve including Brigadier Col WW Stevenson, commander and member of Company K, 4th Regiment. They report daily drills and an enjoyable week. Next encampment set for Wilkes-Barre. Home disruption noted as men returned to front.
Douglass McLean stars in Bell Boy 13 at the Pom today and tomorrow in a wholesome screamingly funny hotel life comedy. The program features two real comedies Skippera Policy and The Famous Mrs Farr, with Harold Moore on the organ as the week continues.
Connecticut farmers abandon lands at double the rate, state agriculture secretary Leonard H Hatley reports. The decline in farms, linked to economic pressures, is noted as more sites have been vacated this year. A mention of urban transit if any is unclear due to damaged text.
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