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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
8
Paris hosts the Quatz Art Ball of Beaux Arts students as revelers dive into the Seine from a bridge by the Chamber of Deputies. Luna Park is dressed as Tyre with harbor props, nude statues, and living statues. contests reward the boldest forms with champagne prizes.
Four American architectural students, angered by the tame public fountain bathing, chose the Seine as their morning swim route near the Latin quarter. They swam as the sun rose, drawing attention from onlookers and authorities.
Attorney General Harlan F. Stone urged Yale Law School at its centennial celebration that satisfactory law enforcement requires an adequate enforcement machinery, not just new laws. He warned that new laws are useless without proper administration and enforcement structures.
British distillers export totals fell from 10,089,937 gallons in 1913 to 7,209,390 gallons in 1923. The drop is noted by the British Board of Trade, though new markets have opened near the United States, suggesting shifts in distribution toward regions adjacent to the U.S.
A compact reflection on the value of thoughtful guidance over noisy folly. The text emphasizes restraint in praise and the merit of prudent, steady insight.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports about 2,000,000 bushels lost nationally to insects diseases and poor seed with losses averaging 8.8 percent nationwide and 32.5 million bushels annually since 1909. Good seed and controls could nearly end this waste. seed certification ensures disease free stock while equipment upgrades raise yields and reduce costs across large fields.
Amos L. Beatty, president of The Texas Company, says the oil industry looks promising with strong capitalization and assets. He notes rising gasoline consumption by at least 30 percent over last year, tight gasoline stocks, and steady demand for fuel oil while crude stocks remain high. Beatty predicts limited new major discoveries this year compared with last year.
Latest registration figures for the annual meeting place the organization's total at 660,811. The breakdown includes 512,814 Scouts with subgroups such as 52,857 Lone Scouts and 34,410 range officers, plus 6,223 pioneer examiners and 1,083 others.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis told graduates at Bucknell University that the human touch is essential in education and life. He warned against cynicism after noting unemployment in one industry while others show strong demand and multiple shifts.
Urgent requests from the national office call for Scouts of New York and surrounding districts to exterminate tent caterpillars. A New York paper urges Boy Scouts to lead a coordinated effort to rid trees of nests, noting their outdoor skills and thorough work. A Department of Agriculture pamphlet titled How to Fight the Tent Caterpillar is available on request.
Mrs. Charles G. Dawes, wife of the Republican vice presidential candidate, will actively support her husband during his campaign.
Realizing sales absorbed with little price detriment as prices firmed after noon. Railroad shares led gains with Nickel Plate and C&O among buyers while tobacco, copper and other metals drew supports from Chicago sponsored issues. Call loans remained easy and bonds firm as cotton and grains rose after lunch.
Democratic presidential hopeful William G. McAdoo said he was not concerned about abolishing the two-thirds rule. Accompanied by his wife and entourage, he traveled through Washington en route to New York to attend the convention. Railroad workers presented him with a waybill indicating the route to the White House, which he accepted with a joke about finding the path to victory.
Boy Scouts of Washington planted a sapling near the Lincoln Memorial in memory of Nancy Hanks Lincoln. The tree originated from an acorn from a giant oak near the Lincoln cabin in Indiana, sent by Boy Scouts of Evansville.
Detroit authorities announced fingerprint comparisons of Edsel Ford's household staff cleared them of involvement in the $100,000 jewel robbery. Detectives now suspect a professional porch climber entered via Mrs. Ford's bedroom using a vine to access the second story.
Amherst College in Massachusetts awarded Charles E. Hughes the honorary Doctor of Laws at the 103rd commencement exercises. One hundred eight graduates received diplomas as part of the ceremony.
Tokyo observers report Washington’s reply to Japan’s protest was conciliatory and suggests the incident is closed for now. Japan faces anticipated Diet debate when it convenes on June 24, as speculation grows on the next moves. Foreign Minister Shidehara met reporters and remained noncommittal.
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