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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

Page

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Harding Starts 15,000-Mile Continental Trip

President Harding leaves Washington on a ten week journey by train and sea to survey Alaska and Porto Rico, deliver speeches, and visit Canada and Panama. The trip entails three phases: a national speaking tour, an Alaska survey to spur development, and a Porto Rico visit to ease political unrest.

George R. Holmes Washington Harding White House America Canada Panama United States Union Alaska Porto Rico

Brakeman Killed In Dayton Wreck

International News Services reports a brakeman on the Western Ohio Freight Line and Electric railroad, R. A. Landis of Wapakoneta, was killed at 5 AM when a six car train derailed on a curve and crashed into a double house at Sydney. A tree fell into the bedroom occupied by Mr and Mrs Orth Simms but they escaped injury. Other crew members remained in their car and were unhurt.

International News Services Dayton R. A. Landis Wapakoneta Ohio Sydney Landis Wasa

Mysterious manners in a rumpus at the old house

A curious narration describes a youngster around a house and a cautious observer keeping quiet. The tale hints at secret mischief and small dangers, with emphasis on quiet steps and careful watching as events unfold at night. Strong imagery suggests a playful, rural setting and a lesson about patience.

Mrs Best Collapses During Murder Trial Proceedings

Mrs Josephine Best on trial for the murder of Carl Dufford collapsed in the courtroom Tuesday afternoon at 4 10 PM as juror candidate Himer Lucas was examined. She suffered a hysteric episode, slipped into a coma, and required restoratives before regaining consciousness.

Josephine Best Carl. Dufford Himer Lucas Mrs. Best

Border Patrol Plan Aims to Stop Smuggling

The plan envisions a 1000 man border patrol with full federal powers to seal the 8900 miles of Canadian frontier and 3000 miles of arid border areas. Supported by Secretary of Labor Davis, the proposal seeks legislation to create an auxiliary enforcement force alongside existing customs units to curb aliens booze narcotics and smuggling.

William K. Hutchison International News Service Blalt Washington Mexico Davis Treasury Department Border Patrol

Three Thousand Storm Jail Raid Ends With One Dead

A Savannah mob estimated at over three thousand attempted to seize a jail inmate accused of assaulting a white woman. One man was killed and several wounded as shots fired and chaos erupted. The state militia and fire department were mobilized, with Sheriff M. W. Dixon warning the crowd.

International News Service Savannah Ead Savanneh Fair Grounds M. W. Dixon

No One Used Key To Enter Rev Randles Home

Mrs F M Day residing at 1109 East Washington says she holds the Randles residence key on the adjoining property and that it was not used Monday. She and others were away Monday evening and the Randles lights were burning before police were called, asserting no one had used the key.

Rev A. J. Randles F. M. Day East Washington Street Randles

Marriage Licenses With Mixed Names Across Cities

The list compiles multiple marriage licenses with various spellings and unclear formatting across New Castle Beaver Falls Elwood City New Castle New Castle Bilwood City Hoolerstown Polenburs Iwood City Cleveland and related names. The fragment shows numerous couples and locations lacking consistent punctuation, with many OCR errors and duplicated or misread entries.

Theodore R. Attman Hazai M. Phillipa James F. Bickerstott Beaver Falls Boulan Pour Schuler Nilspeter Anderson Elwood City Hisal L Mascennen Allwood City Walters Campbell Eilwood City Pansy D Newtonyssve Bilwood City Herbert E. Johnson New Castle Mildred M. Rtaberth New Castle Piote Tarpilowekl Castle Maggla Lysluk New Cestle Harry GC Ffagen Portersville Piorenee Go Minner Bun Vial Swearingen Hoolerstown Woith KL. Matthews Polenburs Henry G, Schenck Iwood City Thelia LL Powell

Fire at Royal Hotel Forces Guests to Flee in Night Attire

An Erie hotel fire at the Royal Hotel forced guests to flee in night clothes as flames swept through top floors. Firefighters battled the blaze, forced entry through locked doors, and reported total losses estimated around 50 000 dollars. Crew believes faulty wiring sparked the fire in a small town.

Erie C International ENTH Tune Wuesta Royal Hotel Firamen Paulty

Mount Etna Eruption Forces Mass Exodus In Sicily

Nearly 100000 people homeless as lava from Mount Etna devastates eastern Sicily towns including Giarre and Linguaglossa. Fascist troops drive villagers from threatened areas while refugees flee toward Messina and Thormine. Fire and ash blanket the region as Vesuvius shows signs of activity.

Guglielmo Emanuel International News Service Rome Mount Etna Giarre Hila Java Dati Java Tn Messina Thormine Motora Riey Vesuvius Etna

Paul Dufford Denies Presence at Davis Jury Selection

Paul Dufford asserts he was not in the courtroom when William H. Davis was selected for the jury and knew nothing of the withdrawal until the afternoon session. He notes Davis is his wife’s uncle but says he bears no blame for the rejection as he was present during the selection. The point was raised in court by Commonwealth counsel Tuesday morning.

Paul Dufford Davis William H. Davis Mr. Dufford Dufford Davin Commonwealth

Attorney Reynolds Addresses Ad Club On South America

At a Tuesday Ad Club gathering in the Biks' club building Attorney Walter Reynolds gave an address on South America. He portrayed the conditions, opportunities and possibilities of the South American neighbors in a favorable light.

Attorney Reynolds Ad Club South America Biks’ Club Walter §. Reynolds

Brother Of Carl Dufford On Witness Stand in Court

Paul R Dufford brother of Carl Dufford testified in Lawrence county court about the April 5 shooting in New Castle by Mrs Josephine Best. He spoke through tears as he recalled the store scene and the moments leading to the gunfire. The court heard testimony on the defendant and witnesses including Mrs Best and her sister Mrs Gertrude Dunleavy as spectators filled the room. Judge Emert noted decorum. opening remarks outlined the motive, prior calls, and the incident at the Dufford Furniture store on Water Street.

Gertrude Dunleavy Carl Dufford Dufford Porter Paul R. Dufford Lawrence County Court Josephine Best New Castle Tory Commonwealth Dufford Furniture Company Ducolsed Aogaasod Langlemont Uplandant Munr Jounty Lingwtrbet Carl Dulford

Twelve Jurors Named in Municipal Panel

A list of twelve jurors is presented including M. B. Howard collector Third ward. T. C. Raney salesman Seventh ward. Lenixs Th McAnanes mercantile appraiser Second ward. Charles Grigun farmer Ne shannonck township. Henry A. Leighty engineer Seventh ward. D. L. Alexander carpenter Third ward. I. Paruisen garage owner. A. T. Kissinger borer Sixth ward. George A. Patterson real estate salesman Second ward. James Johnston retired Second ward. Harry E. Bosak railroader Second ward. J. L. M. Wolcott train dispatcher Second ward.

Howard Collecor T. C. Raney Lenixs McAnanes Mercan- Lile Appeaiser Charles Grigun Neshannock Henry A. Leighty Alexander Carpenter Paruisen A. T. Kissinger George A. Patterson James Johnston Harry E. Bosak JL. M. Wolcott

Mrs Summers Involved In Auto Accident At Ellwood City

Mr and Mrs Albert Summers of 259 West Fall street are in New Castle hospital after a collision on the Ellwood City road last night several hours ago. Both suffer shock and Mrs Summers is feared to be internally injured. A son riding with them also sustained injuries as the car left the road and went into a ditch.

Albert Summers West Fall, Street New Castle Hospital Ellwood City Road Summers

Fraudulent Checks Charged Against New Castle Real Estate Agent

Four K Beltz, a New Castle real estate salesman, was arrested in Livpayonen county on a Tuesday afternoon warrant for issuing fraudulent checks. Constable Jobt Mayrad served the warrant from the office of Alderman George an dergon in Mirluurg. Beltz appeared in court, with a record of previous legal troubles.

K. Beltz New Castle Livpayonen County Jobt Mayrad George Andergon Mirlurgh Velte Monndar

Death Record for William J Herwig in Leesburg

William J Herwig, age 71, of Woodlawn and Wilson Avenue, Leesburg, is listed in the death record. The notice names Woods and Wilson avenues and references Willian J as an alternate spelling. Further details are not provided in the surviving fragment.

Hous Woods Leesburg Willian J Herwig Woodlawn

Milk And Ice Fund Growing Amid Heat Wave Appeal

Contributors are urged to support the Milk and Ice Fund as a city charity appeal continues. An imminent movement of donors is hoped for, with a generous response expected to aid milk and ice distribution to those in need during the scorching heat.

Harding Sells Marion Star To Salem Man

Harding relinquishes control of the Marion Star Marion Ohio after forty years retiring from management while continuing to write editorials. The sale also includes the Marion Ohio Tribute with both papers to be operated by new owners Louis H Brash and Ray Moore. A White House statement confirms closure of stock control by President Harding through the Harding Publicising Company.

Harding Harding Publicising Louis H. Brash Ray O Moura Brash Saafem Ohio East Liverposl Moore Metropolitan Publications Bas boon + reek Faye Peo

Fragmented local notices kronicle injuries and drownings

Ill and delirted residents recall incidents across several towns. A man jumped from a faulty stairwell and sustained injuries that may prove fatal. A drowning believed to involve George Gwera near Monomoh river is suspected. Auto accident injuries occur near Landsdaksy and Franklin reports mention a 200 year old pupil completing four years of school.

Moneesen Ibveneed Ald George Gwera Grho

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