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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

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Dawes Keeps Fairly Busy On His New Job

A special to The News from Revely Hills describes Dawes working on a pipe related task with various names and places. The report mentions Dawes quitting, reloading a pipe at his own expense, and sending updates to figures like the Prince of Wales and Lady Astor. The piece reads as contemporary chatter with references to Tobacco and a World’s Court context.

Dawes Revely Hills Hae England MacDonald Roth

New Castle City Improvements and Paving Notes

The city reports repaired paving on Highland avenue near Edgewood and warns of a sinking spot at Jefferson street hill in front of the Greer property. Residents oil unpaved streets during dry spells, while ball diamonds and tennis courts on Bewleys field advance, improving recreation prospects amid slow progress on Winnington avenue.

Highland Avenue Edgewood Avenue Pa Newe Jefferson Street Greer Hull Bewles Field Winnington Avenue Walno Or & Mneth

Baily Weather Report at New Castle Water Co Pump Station

Weather summary for period ending shows maximum temperature 88 and minimum 60 with no precipitation. River stage 4.2 feet and falling as U S Weather Service station led by B J Johnson at New Castle Water Co monitor.

U.S

Officials Fail To Break Down Alibis Of Pair

COLUMBUS June 18 Unsuccessful in breaking the alibis of Dr James H Snook and Marion T Meyers held in connection with the murder of Miss Theora Hix authorities planned to question the wife of Snook and the mother of his child They say Snook a former Ohio State University professor was dismissed for moral delinquency Meyers a college faculty member admitted knowing Miss Hix and proposing marriage which was rejected Threats of habeas corpus were voiced unless formal charges were placed against the two in the case of the Florida co ed murdered near Columbus The inquiry notes the bodies gruesome discovery and the alleged intimate acquaintance between the suspects and the victim Continued on page two

Columbus James H. Snook Marion T. Meyers Heora Hix Snook Ohio State University Miss Hix Para Twa

Big Oil Plant Disaster Near Bradford Caused Massive Damage

A Bradford Gasoline Company plant near Bradford suffered a series of explosions and fire last night. One worker, Bugh Laurilin, narrowly escaped as a 10,000 gallon naptha tank car ignited and hurled 300 feet into the air. Officials estimate widespread losses, with about 80 percent of high test gasoline destroyed and an overall damage figure of around 560,000. H. E. Double, plant manager, and G. S. Busbott of Pittsburgh commented on the blaze and losses.

Bradford Bradford Gasoline Company Here Bugh Laurilin Euler H. E. Double G. Busbott Pittsburgh 22 Car Company Double Laughlin

Young deer sighting near Harlansburg draws attention

A family in the Charles Moore head clan reported an unusual sighting near Harlansburg. They observed two young deer walking gracefully along Taylor's Run then leaping a fence and crossing the highway before disappearing from view. Deer had not been common in the area recently.

Harlansburp Charles Moorehead Taylor Harlansburg

Special Congress Plans Summer Adjournment After Farm Relief

Congress prepares for a summer vacation after approving $150 million for President Hoover's farm relief and continuing tariff revision. The Senate will take two months off, while the House may stay away until September, with committees still active on tariffs and probing patronage, tribes, and naval and military affairs. The Norris constitutional amendment to end lame duck sessions looms as a potential obstacle upon return.

William. K. Hutchinson House Senate Senate Finance Congress

Customs Agents Fail To Appear In Gordon Shooting Case

June 18. In Jattburg Minnesota a fatal shooting near Acre last Saturday is under John Doe investigation led by District Attorney Loyal O Connell. Sheriff Brunnelle and prosecutors failed to compel customs agents Cheatham Coveney and O Hara to appear, the hearing adjourned until after Arthur Gordon 22 a butcher's boy funeral this afternoon. Cheatham died the shot and Coveney was removed from duty. hearing postponed.

International Jattsburg Loyal O'Connell John Doe Arthur Gordon Acre George Brunnelle Philip Cheatham Natar C. Coveney John O'Hara Cheatham Gordon Coveney Grara Booth

Davis sues Mrs Gardner for 50000 damages in romance case

Emery E. Davis, former St. Louis manufacturing firm president, charges Mrs Evelyn Gardner with causing the loss of his fortune wife and business and seeks 50000 in damages. Gardner, now head of a rival firm, denies the charge claiming Davis could not quit the beer after their affair ended.

Evelyn Gardner Emery E. Davis St. Louis Gardner Davis

British Premier Seeks U S Visit for Talks with Hoover

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald confirmed he desires a conference with President Hoover on international affairs. He stressed intentions depend on exchange of opinions and timing remains unsettled, noting a broad world movement and aim to improve Anglo American relations.

International News Service London Ramsey MacDonald Jaborite Great Britain Jeriouily United States Hoover MacDonald Lossiemouth Scotland

Automobile Crash Lands Car in House. Man Fined

David Blair of Indiana Pennsylvania paid 26 in justice court after his car left Willian Penn Highway near Wilkinsburg on June 6 and plowed into a house, stopping with the vehicle inside the living room while he claims to have dozed at the wheel.

Metermavie Pittsburgh Justice Court David Blair Church St Indiana Justice of the Peace Court Hernon Blair Wilkinsburg

Safety Leaders Of Cement Plants In Session Here

More than 140 safety directors, plant superintendents and representatives from 13 cement industries gather in the city at The Cathedral to discuss and promote industrial safety. W. E. Darling, a blind speaker, urges greater plant safety after recounting his industrial accident. The gathering is led by W. P. Rice and A. I. Br. Curtis of Chicago with a banquet to close the day.

Cement Industries Portland Cement Association of Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia New York Anree A. 1 BR. Curtis Chicago Ill Portland Cement Association Curtis W. P. Rice Crescent Portland Cement Company Wampum Mr. Rice W. E. Darling Mr. Darling Acci Sintron

Gettysburg hosts state Grand Army encampment agenda

In Gettysburg 1300 delegates attend the sixty third annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment with nearly half from the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Business sessions open tomorrow focusing on a new department commander to succeed George S. Rudolph. candidates include D. S. Beemer and Phil Engelsbirger. A parade and battlefield reminiscences mark the event.

International Gettysburg Meade Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans Reserve George S. Rudolph Pittsburgh D. S. Beemer Griffin Post Scranton Phil Engelsbirger Franklin

Hoover signs census and reapportionment bill amid 1930 census plan

President Hoover today signed the census and reapportionment measure. The act enables a 1930 census to determine representation, with California and Michigan expected to gain seats at the expense of mid western and southern states. An army of 100,000 enumerators will collect ordinary statistics and unemployment figures.

Libiarta Kant Hoover California Michigan

Dry Agent Declares Innocence In Georgia Murder Case

Buchanan Georgia June reports say a dry agent who claims innocence stood in county jail. Ballenger, charged with murder in the Gritty Phillips shooting, says he acted in duty. He adds he has legal counsel and will not comment until all facts are clear.

Georgia Internascent News Servincy Buchanan Wihattever Tle Ballenger Gritty Phillips Phillips Fie Oti Iois Ballager Hyner

Blue Racer Killed Near Harlansburg

A blue racer snake five feet long was killed on a lawn near the residence of Mr and Mrs Charlie Moorehead of Nearlyns bury lash vet. The species is described as common in Ghz regions though unfamiliar to some locals.

Charlie Moorehead Nearlynsbury

Search For Three Bodies In Channel Airplane Tragedy

Seven passengers die when a giant wine motored imperial airline plane plunges into the English Channel en route from Croydon to Paris and Switzerland. Rescue efforts continue for missing women and three bodies. one American, Agolph Meister of Garliela, among victims.

Folkestone Eng English Channel Croydon Airdrome Paris Switzerland Amicon Eharne Sean Thomas Malcoim Hamilton P. Smith London Melbourne Australia Ead Jean Roberts Mie Lowrise Bos Dam Amsterdam Waisie Kraoks Mr Ickerson Amon Ramer Tatham Marjorie Smith Allan Flerfre Austrah Main Brailly Bennett TL Robert Yatham

Twenty Two Dead in Japanese Disaster

Severe floods from a lava stream devastate villages near Kemargatake. Reports from Tokyo say twenty two people are dead and many more missing as the eruption disrupts daily life across the region. Local authorities warn of continuing danger.

Hateriai Newt Gvertiet London Yeleai

Heat grips Eastern States with no relief forecast

Across the United States excessive heat persists with no relief expected for several days. The West sees cooler conditions as temperatures drop, while the Lake Tahoe area reports several inches of snow and chilly readings. Weather forecasters warn of continued heat in the East and warmth retreating westward.

Lake Tehoe Caia

Ten Dead in New Zealand Earth Tremor Report

An early NZ earthquake incident leaves ten confirmed dead with authorities reporting extensive damage across the region. Rescue teams comb affected areas as tremor aftershocks complicate efforts and officials warn of possible further casualties.

New Zealand

Fragmented OCR text hints at a historical puzzle of names and places

The readable portions list numerous personal names, places, and acronyms in a jumbled OCR sequence. The fragment suggests a noisy page with scattered references rather than a single coherent event or clear announcement.

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