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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
2
Testimony details Carl Dufford shot in the shop then moved to the workroom. Mrs. Best observed in the private office area and later removed. hospital transfer followed. Edna Allan and Verne Dufford testified on events as chaos unfolded, with the court adjourning for the day as the case continued.
London reports a cabinet meeting discussed dom de ingues and reparations but no definite decision was reached on reparations. Belgium seeks conciliation with Britain while France weighs policy on passive resistance in the Ruhr. Premier Baldwin urges settlement of the Ruhr issue as crucial to Europe.
Harrisburg June 20 Samuel S Todd former secretary of the commonwealth and head of the Harrisburg club will become a representative for the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce. His headquarters will be in Pittsburgh after July 1. He will handle the chamber’s interests in western counties and has a long record in banking and public service including roles with the Capitol Park Extension commission and the board of pardons.
Among leading theoretical pursuits, researchers discuss methods to prolong human life. The article notes debates on feasibility and ethical considerations while outlining speculative approaches and their potential societal impact.
A patchwork listing of films and stars for an evening lineup including Nixon The Man Next Door with Emerson Hough and cast Alice Calhoun James Morrison and others. Sunshine comedies featuring Fox News penn The Famous Man Fat with Myrtle Stedman Marguerite De La Motte Cullen Landis. Deserred ac de Altar Lassie Love and The Rocks in The Cold Homestead. Gloria Swanson Nagel and June Hividge in The Impossible Mrs Bellow. Also Sunny Spain Pathe News Regent Crossroads and Fighting Blood Round 9 Snub Pollard comedy 365.
Mrs Best suffers a collapse during trial causing adjournment until 7 pm and later 8:50 pm. Judge Emery orders her to bed as sheriff notes she shows signs of a weak heart after years of attacks. Sister Gertrude Dunleavy stays by her side while daughterly support and absentee father intrigue spectators.
Lava continues to belch from Mount Etna as streams flood villages Lingunglosan Castiglions Linguasmiassa and Lingunglosan. Towns inundated include Pievito Pallamata Aguasorgente Corro Germinaria Pinno Felice Catanica Cusamina Mato. King Victor Emmanuel aids refugees as scenes of destruction unfold.
At Highland Community Club meeting attorney William K. Hugus discussed probable results of repealing enforcement laws in various states. The session drew a well attended audience with thanks extended to Hugus for his detailed address amid a lively, broker themed backdrop.
A proposed border patrol would close smuggler routes at major entry ports. Organized with Texas Rangers style units, sharp shooters and man hunters would pursue bootleggers, aliens, contraband liquor, drugs, or unpaid diamonds, with arrests and seizures turning over to the appropriate government bureau. The plan, developed at a Montreal immigration conference and backed by Secretary of Labor R. C. White, aims to curb liquor, narcotics and human smuggling across the border.
President Harding starts a nationwide speaking tour from St Louis toward San Diego on August 4. He plans speeches defending and criticizing aspects of his administration from the world court to prohibition as leaders from both parties debate the trip’s aims.
President Harding presses a cross continental tour as his term hinges on the reception of his remarks. He avoids signaling stance on renomination while planning stops in Missouri Kansas Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana Washington and Oregon. A special ten car train will carry about 70 people from Washington to the Pacific coast with aides reporters and security. The journey includes stops in St. Louis and Kansas City with an address at the Coliseum and a Friday night speech on transport.
Testimony detailed the April 3 store shooting at the Dufford Furniture Co.store scene. Paul Dufford described Mrs Best firing twice, Carl Dufford falling after the second shot, and his father aiding him to the workroom. Evidence included a floor plan and bullets, with trial noting the events leading to Carl Dufford’s death at New Castle Hospital.
Philadelphia June 20 A Schenectady youth named Schwitk receives his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania and then plans to wed Miss Emily Blackburn of Philadelphia the same day. The bridegroom is 23 the bride 16 he is described as sharing the day’s double milestone.
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Obituary notices report the deaths of Thomas Wolk Thamis Woods aged 7 a Leesburg resident with funeral plans set for Friday June 22 at 4 20 from his home burial in Lerauarg Willan J Herwig 74 died at 6 39 pm Monday at 107 Walnut Street Woodlawn Pa funeral at his home this afternoon at 2 o clock Charles Fran services held at St Onniren interment in church cemetery W T Irwin 71 died this morning at his daughter Mrs S H Johnston home and Mulcahy Funeral details note service and burial at Calvery cemetery
A mob at a jail led to four hundred guards being added and clashes that left Claude Parker dead. Officers and mob members offered conflicting accounts of who fired the fatal shot as dozens were wounded. Witnesses tied Parker to an attack on a woman, while authorities suggested shots may have come from the crowd. The incident ended with the crowd dispersing after the fatality.
The Marion Star is sold to a Salem man who will continue publication and maintain the current staff. President M Harding remains a stockholder and editorial associate. The deal also includes the continuation of the Star’s existing policies and business direction.
In 1725 Wieomafl travelled from London to Tishon in 22 days, per Daniel De foe, who called it a branch of the revenue and a notable gains. Modern routes occupy about 48 hours, described as a Miiascial Suc cess in the text.
British police chief Sir William Horwood returns from the United States praising Scotland Yard as the world’s best. He attended the International Conference of Police Chiefs in New York and urged central criminal records to aid global surveillance. He warned that bias and crime risk rise when killers move between Britain and the United States and urged reforms to curb cross-border crime.
In New York on June 26 a major brokerage firm Zimmerman and Forshey faced a declared failure. The firm had extended operations in banking and finance, with key partner Zimmerman noted as an economist figures within the firm.
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