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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
21
Mt Etna erupts forcing evacuations as lava streams from four craters race across terrain. Authorities report lava flows up to 350 yards wide advancing at about 300 yards per hour, threatening villages and infrastructure. Residents seek safety while monitoring teams assess damage risk.
Roy Smith, 20, near Woodsboro, shot and killed his wife 19, wounded her father and three children as they rode home from a Chil dren's day service. He then killed himself in a wheat field. The killings followed a failed elopement and a threatened divorce. The wounded are Harry Wilhide Mildred Wilhide Beatrice Wilhide and Frances Saxton.
Washington notes Minnesota’s senate primary as voters pick a replacement for Knute Nelson. Fourteen candidates, including nine Republicans, two Democrats, and three Farmer-Labor hopefuls, contest the seat in a high stakes off year with national implications. The outcome could signal political mood and strategy for 1924.
Police and firemen pour resources into capturing a suspected arsonist described as the New Castle firebug who set three houses ablaze and threatened Mrs. C. A. Brookover. Chief Ed Elder orders swift confrontation and increased patrols as investigators track a missing suspect who may have been seen near Long avenue Lathrop street Milton street and Wallace avenue.
At 9 22 this morning Mrs Josephine Best charged with the murder of Carl H Dufford on April 5 went on trial for her life. Crowd gathered for first session as jurors from wards three seventh and Neshannock town ship are listed including M J Howard J C Raney W H Davis and Charles Grimm. The widow of Carl Dufford and sister of the accused attend court as proceedings begin.
Mount Etna stands in Northeastern Sicily near the coast. Its summit reaches 10 755 feet above sea level and the base spans about 90 miles in circumference. The main crater is 1 730 feet wide and 825 feet deep. There have been eighty capital eruptions since 476 B C. Beginning in 1792 an eruption lasted a full year.
An unconfirmed Rome report via Naples says Linguaglossa, population 13 000, was totally destroyed by Mt Etna lava with Cerro largely wiped out as the lava flow continues.
Mount Etna erupts violently at Catania area sending lava toward Castiglione and Linuaglossa. Residents flee as molten lava pours from four craters in a steady 350 yard wide stream advancing about 300 yards per hour. River of lava disrupts communications between Messina and Catania.
A large crowd gathered at the First Baptist Church for the second installment of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim's Progress dramatization. Presented by the Young People's society, the performance featured Rev. P. H. Lynch reading scripture, a choir hymnody, and soloists Mrs. Paul D. Weller Miss Elizabeth Williams and Ira Wilson delivering readings and songs.
The narrator laments the pull of leisure over labor as warm weather tempts him to abandon work. He longs to escape duties and enjoy a perfect day outdoors, imagining a world without responsibilities and a sunny 85 degree day.
Aaron T. Rossignol, a mechanic, flew in a commercial plane above the Potomac and leaped from the wing claiming nerve. He died after plunging into the river as his wife and six children watched from a family car. Pilot Felix Rigan was arrested after yielding to pressure from the park manager.
Constable Bud Fleeger investigates an alleged kidnapping. One man named Ben Aniconda is charged with taking and enticing a minor. his brother fled with 13 year old Rose Puskum of Home Street, rumored to be in Ohio awaiting marriage. The girl vanished early Sunday.
At the noon meeting of the New Castle Rotary club today grandfather's day was observed. David G. Ramsey led the ceremonies with short addresses from grandfathers David Jameson Robert A. McKinney Fred L. Rentz Robert Whitla P K Stevenson Archie Gordon Fred Beer and John Butler. Rentz and Beer attended with grandsons.
Ten or twelve plasterers are needed at the new News building on North Mercer Street. Inquiries should be directed to the Boss Plasterer on the job.
Springfield dispatch reports Henry Ford, arriving in Springfield, stating he will not run for president in 1924. He cites being occupied with his affairs and debunks talk linking him to the race. He also denies Ku Klux Klan membership and criticizes the organization as un-American.
J A Boak and G L Reno of Pomona Grange will form plans for the annual picnic at a Board of Trade meeting on Wednesday night.
A list of marriage license issuances includes Frank H. Cipullo and Jennie De Caprio, Edward R. Slevin, Bestilla A. Kasslar, and couples from Cleveland, Pittsburg, and Ellwood City.
Berlin dispatch reports the Franco British blockade of the Ruhr made absolute with the entire area hermetically sealed. The last German railway from occupied to unoccupied Germany was seized by French forces, preventing any freight movement between zones and risking industrial collapse.
City officials plan to appear at a Public Service Commission hearing in Pittsburgh on June 28 regarding the Traction Company's request to abandon the Seventh ward street car line from Gardner Avenue bridge to the B&O station and substitute buses via Atlantic Avenue. New Castle councilmen demand that the company meet all city obligations before any concession, with both citizens and officials expected to attend the hearing to press for schedules transfers and street improvements.
A car rammed a police officer at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and West Washington Street last night, nearly demolishing the vehicle in the impact. The officer required aid and the scene drew a crowd as investigators began work.
The Wimo dasis ladies group launches a city wide campaign on June 30 to sell bull calf tickets and auction the calf on the square to raise funds for the Milk and Ice Fund. Mrs Earl Thompson chairs the drive with contributions sent to her or The News. The aim is a multi year fund to ease summer hardship for New Castle families.
Harry S Day the Y M C A physical director will oversee summer camp upgrades including a 24 foot slide 30 inches wide a large raft tennis courts and a baseball diamond in top condition. First group the Midgets leaves July 7 for one week followed by two week sessions starting July 13 and July 27. Vacancies remain for boys to join the camp. contact Day immediately.
F E Waddell and Withers Plumbing representatives appeared in council. Waddell charged the firm billed too much for sewer connections and accused them of inflating prices because the city would pay. The firm denied the claim and noted Waddell delayed, while a contractor’s trips and connections were completed. Council acted as neutral arbiter and ordered Waddell to pay the bill.
Harry F. Nelson of this city serves as a bodyguard to President Harding during a Washington speech to Shriners. A Lincoln-Garfield school alumnus, he is the son of Harry Nelson and brother of Dave Nelson, city policeman.
Council granted Withers Plumbing permission to connect the sewer to a building owned by George Greer on South Mill Street. The site is currently under remodel.
Mayor Joe Morell must report to Mayor Rentz regarding the building of a sidewalk at 505 Galbreath Avenue on Sunday.
Death records list Malcolm Lee McComb 32 of Cleveland. William Mulcahy Jr 1 from Garrett. Susan Marie Kauffman 5 weeks from Masury. Fred Russo infant from Lafayette Street.
Mrs Best declares I am not guilty under nervous strain as Prothonotary Campbell reads the indictment. The judge asks how she will be tried and she replies By God and my country. The court proceeds with the trial as 12 jurors prepare to hear the case. Mrs Best arrives at 9:15 with her sister.
A bill bars hunting with firearms within 150 yards of homes. Mamie King, 17, shot her husband John Hing while showing a baby a revolver. Woolrich reports 76 cars for 71 families. The First English Lutheran in Butler marked its 18th anniversary. Paul Sheesley 19 and Ira Douglass 28 were KIA after a auto crash at a grade crossing. Jail inmates seek 4 pardons. Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland sold to Herman Mack of Chicago. Detective KR Dunlap, 62, shot at in New Cumberland, listed as having recovery prospects.
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