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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
19
Chicago reports say Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb will face a new conspiracy to murder indictment prepared for the June grand jury. State's Attorney Crowe aims to cover the entire crime from kidnapping to the nude body found in a Chicago culvert.
The states attorney admits that the indictments for conspiracy to kidnap murder and kidnapping for ransom cover only part of the case, as Leopold and Loeb are brought to trial on the remaining charges.
A baby’s body was found in a river near Philadelphia with monkey wrenches secured around the neck. Police and investigators are tracing the discovery, seeking witnesses and motive in a case described as a homicide.
The body of a three months old baby was recovered from the west bank of the Schuylkill river in Philadelphia. Two monkey-wrenches were tied around the infant’s neck, a grisly detail reported in the afternoon.
Mrs. Willebrandt told the Wheeler-Brookhart committee that rum smuggling can be reduced to a satisfactory minimum and liquor prices raised under current prohibition laws. She spoke as assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition enforcement in the justice department.
Washington June 19 After a conference Secretary of War Week and Major Frederick L. Martin former commander of the round the world fliers it was decided Martin would not be sent to Europe to lead home the airmen on leave this week at the end of which he will be assigned to return from circling the globe Major Martin goes on leave to the air service tactical school at Langley Field Virginia announced after the conference
Trading showed individual stock movements rather than broad swings. Atlantic Refining fell to a yearly low near 91 1 4 amid weakness. Kelly Springfield and Fisk Rubber cut prices. In afternoon trading pool activity returned for names like General Electric and Coca Cola as markets steadied.
William G. McAdoo met with key Democratic leaders including Senator Carter Glass and Homer S. Cummings in New York. They reviewed state reports and discussed planks for the party platform, with focus on foreign affairs and potential League of Nations language.
City statistics show New Castle schools burn 4,060 tons of coal yearly. Grade schools and North Street Junior High use 2,330 tons of 3-4 inch or 1 1-4 inch coal annually. Benjamin Franklin Junior High uses 1,100 tons of nut coal, Senior High 630 tons of slack. Nut or slack totals 1,730 tons. 3-4 to 1 1/4 inch coal totals 2,330 tons for a grand 3,050 tons. The school board is now advertising for coal for next year.
In Calexico California authorities fear a fresh riot after four Chinese were killed in Mexicali yesterday amid a tong war. Seven thousand Chinese residents, with Mexican troops deployed to restore order, report one wealthy Mexican merchant Jose Cam killed at home by four Chinese gunmen and a Mexican soldier wounded during the unrest.
Mrs Eleanor Elaine Harris a young southern beauty ceased to be the wife of Beverly D Harris a former vice president of the National City Bank of New York. Supreme Court Justice Wagner signed an interlocutory decree annulling their marriage contracted in St Louis in the summer of 1915.
A large field of golfers competed in a two thirds sweepstake held Wednesday at the New Castle Field Club course. The event featured two classes with Dr. E. M. Parlett M. K. Gilliland and Dr. W. S. Ramsey sharing the prize.
Class A competition yielded low nets of 74 with H. A. Wilkison winning Class B by 79. The scores followed as Philadelphia June 19. Six hundred delegates attended the opening session of the state convention of the United Commercial Travelers in the city.
A reflective line notes that those who obey with quiet modesty may deserve future leadership. It frames humility as a credential for eventual command.
Advert promising Cod Liver Oil tablets as a health booster for children urges mothers to buy McCoy's Liver Oil Tablets. It touts 60 tablets for 60 cents and claims rapid weight gain and reduced stomach upset versus liquid oil. The ad cites multiple local druggists as sellers and features a testimonial of a thin nine year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months.
Ottawa June 19 The national postal strike scheduled for 10 a m was postponed at the last minute to 5 o clock. Cabinet members and the postal federation of Canada were in session for several hours and observers said settlement prospects appeared bright.
Officer William Tyrrell and companions investigated a report by a train passenger about seeing a child’s body in the Mahoning River near a covered bridge as the Pennsylvania bound train passed. They found no trace of a body.
W C Landon of 711 4 Monroe Street reports he was driving west on East Washington near Croton Avenue when traffic stopped. His car was stationary and was struck from rear by a vehicle bearing license No 341 381 causing considerable damage.
An old time ad claims Dr Thacher's Liver and food Syrup cures indigestion pimples back pain constipation headaches and fatigue from liver clogging. It promises a dramatic 11 to 14 hour change with a vegetable formula and blood cleansing, sold by local stores.
Horace Greer, chauffeur for Mabel Normand, stands for trial in Los Angeles for shooting Denver millionaire Courtland S. Dines. The jury of ten women and two men heard final arguments as Greer refused to testify, saying he would rather go to prison than say anything harming Normand. Verdict expected tonight.
Defense argues the New Year event at Dines' apartment was a Roman saturnalia with Dines in a gladiator pose and Miss Normand, the cigarette girl, collecting cigarette butts. The testimony referenced the affair as part of the shooting case proceeding.
London reports British charge d'affaires H A Cunard Cummins likely will be withdrawn immediately after Mexico ordered his expulsion. With no British representative in Mexico City the United States embassy will handle British interests and may receive the British archives.
In St Paul on June 19 the Farmer-Labor convention prepared to adjourn without a named third party ticket. Reportedly a national third party was formed with a platform stressing communist doctrines for government control.
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