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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

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Pinchot Seeks End to Bituminous Coal Strike Talks

Governor Gifford Pinchot plans dual discussions with Philip Murray and Samuel Pursglove in Harrisburg to bridge gaps between bituminous miners and operators. The National Miners Union also aims to present its stance, while Terminal Coal Co workers may end their walkout if an agreement emerges.

International News Service Harrisburg Pennsylvania Gifford Pinchot New York Mi'‘ord Philip Murray United Mine Workers of America Samuel Pursglove Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation National Organization United Mine Workers Murray-Pursgrove

Sister of Starr Faithfull Hinted to Help Solve Death

In New York on June 18 authorities seek telegrams between Elizabeth Tucker Faithfull and a mysterious J in Providence to test theories on Starr Faithfull death. Starr vanished June 5 and body found at Long Beach June 8 as sister Elizabeth sheltered in Providence and borrowed five dollars.

New York Starr Faithfull Elizabeth Tucker Faithfull Providence Rhode Island Faithfull Starr Elizabeth Long Beach N. Y Greenwich Village

Mellon in London amid debt talks during trip

Secretary Mellon faced repeated denials as British papers claimed he discussed war debts and reparations with Prime Minister MacDonald and Foreign Secretary Henderson in London. He traveled to Cambridge to see his son earn a post graduate degree, insisting the visit had no official ties.

Otto D. Tolischus London Andrew W. Mellon United States the Treasury Mellon Paul Cambridge University London Daily Herald Labor Party MacDonald J. Ramsey MacDonald Arthur Henderson 10 Downing Street Andy Manchester Guardian

Hoover tours Republican tombs across the nation

Special To The News reports Mr. Hoover on a monumental tour visiting dead Republican tombs and counting the living Republicans. The note adds a jab about Franklin D. Roosevelt lacking Democratic monuments to push his campaign policies.

Beverly Hills Cal Mr. Hoover Lincoln Franklin D. Roosevelt

State Grange Picnic Draws Hundreds to Etna Springs Park

In Butler county a western state inter county grange picnic drew an estimated 1500 to 3000 attendees. Speakers included Hon John A. McSparran Secretary of Agriculture and E. B. Dorsett head of the state grange who criticized Arthur C. Hyde's view that farm troubles stem from low production.

Etna Springs Park Butler County John A. McSparran Pinchot E. B. Dorsett State Grange McSparran Federal Secretary of Agriculture Arthur C. Hyde Mr. McSparran

Hoover reveals jovial candidate on 2500 mile Midwest swing

President Hoover returns to Washington after a 2500 mile trip through the Middle West. He spoke at multiple stops and met with Republican leaders, reshaping public perception ahead of the 1932 campaign. The journey included stops in Indianapolis, Marion, and Springfield with crowds along the route.

Washington Hoover Middle West Mr. Hoover Indianapolis Marioni Springfield Hoovers West Virginia Stat

Camp Fred L Rentz attracts visitors at YMCA site

Readers find a welcoming sign at Camp Fred L Rentz by Slippery Rock with grounds improving. State patrols on duty curb motor code violations along the Perry highway intersection at Harlansburg while New Castle Fair grounds appear quiet in summer. The Japan Times & Mail reaches New Castle in English. St Joseph church lawn blooms and players watch Italian hand ball on South Mill street.

Fred L. Rentz Slippery Rock St. Joseph Church South Jefferson Street

Daily Weather Report for 9 A.M. Update

U S Weather Bureau statistics show a maximum temperature of 78 and a minimum of 56 with no precipitation. River stage at 4 feet and slowly falling.

U. S. Weather Bureau

Vanderbilt Discusses His Marital Troubles

In Reno Vanderbilt Jr. spoke of his marital woes with emotion, noting he would have killed cartoonist Peter Arno if the gun had been loaded. He said the revolver was empty and described his feelings as years of disillusionment grew, while denying harm to Mrs. Vanderbilt and recalling aiding Arno’s career.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Peter Arno International News Service San Francisco San Francisco Examiner Today Reno Nevada London Paris New York Vanderbilt Nealy Mrs. Vanderbilt Florence Rice Smith

Woman Beaten to Death at Los Angeles Party

Grace Murphy Duncan 33, titan haired mother of two from Glendale, was killed during a downtown hotel party. Detective Lieutenant Edward Nolan 39, an LAPD ace, is under arrest on suspicion of murder. Material witnesses include R. V. Williams of New York and Mrs. George P. Burleson, James Balfe, and James F. Smith of San Francisco.

International News Service Los Angeles Cal Grace Murphy Duncan Edward P. Nolan Ace San Francisco Mrs. Duncan Glendale

Robbers Loot Pittsburgh Area Hospitalized Merchant

In Johnstown two armed bandits rushed a sick room of Louis Zang stealing jewelry worth 2000 dollars. They held Zang and a nurse at gunpoint while a second robber ransacked the room and escaped with Zang’s car. Police ordered a watch for suspects believed to have fled toward Pittsburgh.

International News Service Johnstown Louis Zang Zang

Weather Delays Ruth Nichols Trans Atlantic Flight Start

Adverse Newfoundland weather halted Ruth Nichols start to Europe for several hours. Clarence Chamberlin, advisor, stayed at the Jersey City airport with the pilot, planning to move the plane to Floyd Bennett and set a noon to 2 pm launch window for Harbor Grace and the trans Atlantic hop.

International News Service Jersey City Newfoundland Ruth Nichols Europe Clarence Chamberlin Ocean Flyer Miss Nichols Floyd Bennett Airport Harbor Grace

Ransack Station Batter Toll Box Thieves Strike Again

Thieves damaged the Cherry Street Pennsylvan ia Railroad station pay box and the Bell Telephone company pay station last night. They entered via a broken window after breaking into a nearby tool shed to obtain a pick. Little money was believed to be secured.

Cherry Street Pennsylvania Railroad Bell Telephone Company

Train Hits Auto Kill Two Near Chicago Crossing

A Grand Trunk train struck an auto at an unprotected crossing in Chicago, killing Mrs. Marie Sanford, 24, and George Masterman, 26, from Ashtabula, Ohio. Injured are Harold Sanford, Homer Lane, and Henry Mansen and his wife, all from Chicago or Ashtabula, as they toured to the Pacific coast.

International News Service Chicago Grand Trunk Railway Marie Sanford George Masterman Ashtabula Ohio Harold Sanford Homer Lane Henry Mansen Pacific Coast

Placing Seats In Epworth Church

Work rushes to finish the Epworth M. E. church at East Washington street and Butler avenue. Interior completion aims for a July 12 dedication with seating plumbing woodwork flooring and lighting nearly done. The church is poised to be among the finest in the area once finished.

Epworth M. E East Washington Street Butler Avenue

Do-X Seaplane Flies Natal to Bahia and Onward

The German airliner Do-X took off from Natal at 5 30 a m for Bahia en route to Rio de Janeiro. It was sighted over Parahyba about an hour later and expected to reach Bahia in five hours. After a fuel stop at Maceio it landed at 12 55 p m completing a 600 mile segment from Natal in 7 25 motion. A large crowd greeted the arrival and the Do-X prepared to depart for Rio de Janeiro.

International News Service Natal Brazil Bahia Rio de Janeiro Parahyba Fernando de Noronna Africa Maceio

Visiting Rabbi Levey to preach at Temple Israel

Rabbi Irving M. Levey of Cleveland Ohio will occupy the pulpit at Temple Israel as he stays with relatives In Cleveland He will conduct services Friday evening at 830 and Saturday morning at 1030 He is a graduate of Hebrew Union College Cincinnati with a rabbinic degree and previously served Temple Beth Sholom in Topeka Kansas.

Irving M. Levey Cleveland Ohio Temple Israel Levey Hebrew Union College Cincinnati Rabbi Levey Temple Beth-Sholom Topeka Kansas

Cupid Scoops Divorce Decree Publicize Engagement

A Reno story notes Mrs. Francis M. Hendriks considering divorce while Kathleen Wheeler, 19, announces her engagement to Hendriks. The brief item pairs a divorce proceeding with a new engagement revelation in a small hometown notice.

Francis M. Hendriks Reno New Kathleen Wheeler Hendriks

Patrolman Slain in Plymouth After Struggle

Police find Patrolman Thomas Reese aged 40 slain fifty feet from Plymouth’s main street in Wilkes-Barre area. Uniform torn and badge ripped. revolver with one chamber empty nearby. Investigators seek to determine if he was shot with his own weapon during a hand to hand struggle with a robber.

International News Service Wilkes-Barre Thomas Reese Plymouth Reese

Probe Death Of Three Children In Barn Fire

Greensburg pause coroner's jury inquest finds Clyde seven George three and Evalyn five Rubble children of Drrry township burned to death when a barn caught fire. Jury concludes children presumably started fire with matches in the barn where they were playing.

Greensburg, Pa Clyde George Evalyn Rubble Drrry Township

Little Boy Hit By Car Injures Head and Arms

A one year old named Walter Vents of Phillips street was struck by John Fordu's car on Pollock avenue around noon. He was taken to New Castle hospital with head and arm injuries. extent not yet known.

Little Walter Vents Phillips Street New Castle Hospital John Fordu Pollock Avenue Fordu

Seek Solution To Officer Death

Steubenville Ohio June 18 Prosecutor John D Gardner says Ora Slater noted criminal investigator finished the death inquiry into Patrolman Raymond Castner 28 killed April 2 The slayer’s name to be disclosed today when a trial date is set for Edna James 27 Castner’s alleged sweetheart indicted for the killing The case remains one of the most baffling in the region with Mrs James claiming it was a personal crisis.

International News Service Steubenville. O Raymond Castner John D. Gardner Ora Slater Edna James Castner James

New York Police Seek Writer of Threat Letters

New York police and bomb squad experts traced crank letters to Patric E Crowley president of the New York Central railroad. The letters signed XRRA threatened sabotage of company property. no personal injury or kidnapping was claimed and the $25,000 demand was disputed by railroad officials.

International News Service New York New York Police Department Patric E. Crowley New York Central Railroad Crowley

Japanese Volcano Erupts Shrouding Villages in Ash

London dispatch reports Yakedake volcano in Japan erupting with ash and loud rumblings. Villagers near the mountain were prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice if the activity intensifies.

Yakedake Japan International News Service London

Return to the songs of yesteryear and warm eighty three

The speaker laments vanished tunes from Sweet Adeline to Casey Jones and barbershop harmonies. He notes songs once cherished have faded, and wishes for the old days with lines that weren’t raw. The reader is reminded of a nostalgic era despite mentioning a warm eighty three today.

Yesteryear Sweet Adeline Casey Jones Neltie Gray

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National Miners’ Union David P. Sentner Henderson Mellon-Norman Yours McMeught Syndicate Grangers State Grange Midwest NEW’ Hoover Trip George R. Holmes Alt PA Newc Perry Highway Harlansburg New Castle Fair Grounds Japan Times & Mail Tokyo Young Patence South Mill Street Daily Weather Report Weather Epworth Cupid Denver Little Boy Slater Steubenville, Ohio Patrick E. Crowley New York Central Willis S. Shoaf Arthur Mometer
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