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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1922
Page
17
Paris reports the annual convention of French dancing masters selecting three new dances for the upcoming season. The Pasetto debuts as a variation of the valse espagnole, Quadrille Noveau blends classic figures with the one step fox trot and shimmy, and The Housi features hesitations and balances creating a wave effect.
Reports from Canton describe thousands killed after unrest and panic spreading while refugees stream toward Hong Kong. An American woman is praised for a dramatic hourlong escape of Dr Sun, seen as a heroic moment amid turmoil.
A pedigreed bull calf donated for the Milk and Ice Fund travels toward New Castle. The calf, shipped from Dryden New York via box or express car, will be greeted by a reception committee upon arrival. Fred L Rentz owns the animal and plans to use it for fund purposes. Harry Jeffery donated the calf and narrates its shipment in letters.
The piece urges selflessness and dedication, arguing that true honor comes from noble work and honest means. It asserts each man has a niche and must strive, with an honored name as the prize beyond material gain. It notes weather, calling for June’s progress as a backdrop to effort.
Pittsburgh reporter notes jury selection underway in the first degree murder case of James J. Flannery for the February 13 death of his wife. The state seeks a premeditated murder ruling while Flannery claims the shooting was an accident mistaken for a burglar after returning from his club.
L Frederick Vaughn plans a three story brick block at 460 East Washington street in Youngstown. First floor will hold business rooms with apartments above, expected cost 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Vaughn, a Moore and Lamb foreman, moved from Court street and may open a business on completion.
Senators Kellogg of Minnesota and Hale of Maine, allied with President Harding’s policies, confront rival primaries. Kellogg is favored by loyalists, while Hale sustains stronger opposition led by Frank E. Guernsey from eastern Maine who argues for eastern westernSenator balance.
Marmon M. Kephart, former State Treasurer from 1917 to 1921, testified as the state treasurer probe resumes. He described orders directing withdrawals to bond clerk Oscar G. Klopp to reduce month end bank balances and denied improper book transfers, while facing objections from defense counsel William A. Glasgow.
Architect W G Eckles drafts a four room brick school in Oakland district Union township with basement rooms and modern heating. Thayer brothers plan eight room addition to Scotland Lane school, four rooms to be finished now with bids due July 7.
A small shed owned by Bell Telephone on South street opposite Lawrence Automobile was set ablaze Saturday when a passerby discarded a still burning match. Firemen responded to box 25 and the loss was slight.
Annual memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 p m in the K of P hall in the city building. The program was announced and carried out, drawing many members and friends who attended.
Pottsville reporter notes that Henry Leskowski of Schuylkill County faced execution at Rockview Prison with only hours to prepare. He received no advance date. he spoke briefly with a spiritual adviser and his seven children before the trip, a stark shift from the previous 20-day notice practice.
Large crowd fills Cascade Park as ministers dispute Sunday amusements. Rev W T Reynolds of Trinity preaches in favor of keeping amusements open, while others push closure. R N Graham of Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric visits with family, while crowd estimates rise at band concert and amusements. No action taken by the ministerial association after the weekend turnout.
The American Federation of Labor met in Cincinnati entering its second week as coal miners strike and railroad walkout threaten unity. Secretary Morrison faced opposition from William Clark of Toledo amid factional tensions over government recognition of Soviet Russia. Morrison, long AF of L secretary since 1896, faced pressure from Ohio political figures and radicals seeking reform.
The Florida alligator that vanished from The News Office reappears on Sabbath night June 18. Colonel Thompson, its self-appointed bodyguard, is relieved. To prevent future thefts, manager Fred L. Rentz donates the reptile to the Legion Home on North Jefferson Street for visitors.
Philadelphia report says Allie Marion a 40 year old Ambler Pennsylvania man was instantly killed when he dropped five floors down an air shaft in city hall. Detectives say he had just given information about a murder and climbed onto a window ledge while shouting for help.
Marriage licenses in New Castle recorded, with entries listing parties and issuing authority. Details are incomplete from the OCR, but reflect the local civil records of unions.
Commissioner Haines announces that government whiskey stocks totaling forty million gallons will be concentrated in four warehouses and made burglar-proof. The plan aims to lower the legally entitled price of liquor to consumers. The bonded whiskey remains in Maryland and Kentucky facilities.
Councilman D. O. Davis was notified that the drinking fountain on East Street was out of order following a police report Sunday evening.
Miss Opal Clarke age 19 of 628 South Bay Street Paul E Shaffer age 36 of 115 Home stead Street Miss Maria Trash age 50 of Harbor Road Infant Cole Ellwood City and Mrs Henry H Hamilton age 66 of Youngstown are listed as deceased in a local death record.
Heavy fighting north of Canton continues between Sun Yat Sen loyalists and Chen Ming's forces after a coup ousted Sun. One thousand reportedly killed in the first clash. Panic grips Canton as three loyalist cruisers shell the city. Refugees flood to Hong Kong. Mrs. Asamuel Wong, American wife of a Sun adviser, aided Dr Sun's escape to Shameen Island and described his flight aboard a gunboat. Wu Ting Fang remains in Canton with Chen's forces in control area.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen, via Helsingfors, reports a Bolshevik counter revolution in Buturlinov district Voronezh. About 10,000 counter revolutionists under Myronov seized Buturlinovy and much surrounding territory amid claims of Extremists in control and a likely counter revolution.
Snapshots from the Austin South area report the drowning of 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs William South of Moundsville West Virginia while bathing in the Ohio river. The incident adds to a day of local misfortunes across the region.
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