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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
33
President Harding arrived in Kansas City for a two stop western tour. He urged support for the world court while warning against rigid demands, noting ongoing negotiations with irreconcilables and pledges in Republican platforms to eventual arbitration. Continuous coverage follows.
Mayor Fred L. Rentz reports Col. D. L. Perry a renowned auctioneer from Worthington will visit on Saturday June 30 to sell a donated bull calf for the milk and ice fund. The event, arranged by Guy Zimmerman, aims to raise funds as the Wilomodusis society sells tickets before the calf sale on the diamond.
Mary Colaluca reported being threatened with death by a man while returning home from work at 5:30. Police arrived an hour later and searched the East Side but did not find the prowler. Eddie Strict was later arrested behind a billboard after being captured by a passerby and officers.
Eruption subsides with only a thin lava flow advancing as agricultural losses are estimated at ten million units. Some peasants return to homes and break apart cooled lava on fields.
International News Service reports a high powered gasoline yacht exploded off Saybrook en route to the Harvard Yale boat races. Dr J C Ayer of the Yacht Shadow saw the blast and searched the scene but found only wreckage. Police say the vessel was lifted from the water in flames and could not identify its name or passengers.
The piece playfully scolds Arthur for not marrying as promised and reveals his longtime partner, Mrs. H. K. Bell, amid light jabs about his appearance. Pete enjoys luck with a new wife as readers note the hot 96 degree weather.
In New York on June 22 customs broke seals and seized liquor aboard the White Star Baltic arriving from abroad. Guards were posted over the liquor store room, though the captain was not arrested. The move followed a treasury ruling after a Supreme Court decision on liquor within three miles of shore.
City officials after a conference with City Solicitors Gardner and White said the Monday resolution on Pennsylvania-Ohio Coach Lines will demand adequate day and night service to Mahoningtown and clear routes through the city to avoid traffic blocks. The council will also set the route, and a public hearing on June 28 in Pittsburgh will address the company’s request for a certificate of public convenience.
The Insurance Men's Federation of Lawrence County held its second annual banquet at New Castle Country Club with Major H C Frey of Pittsburgh speaking on work accomplished by the federation. Wallace Reid of Pittsburgh addressed insurance legislation amid notes on 119 insurance bills in Harrisburg and about 40,000 Pennsylvanians in the industry.
Paris reports that France will not cut its army unless outside help is pledged in case of German aggression. Officials say the League of Nations disarmament questionnaire is answered with a demand for a mutual aid pact among league members. France links alliances with Poland and Belgium and the little Entente to a general Franco British accord on shared defense. Britain balks at pledging aid to Poland.
Spectator Mrs. Luella Cooper fainted in a courtroom today due to excessive heat. She was carried from the room around 1 45 p m and attended to by court staff and medical personnel.
The report summarizes the Thursday afternoon court session with details available on page 23.
Testimony begins with the jurist seated at the defense table to help ensure the defendant is heard. The move follows concerns that her answers might be inaudible, signaling close attention to courtroom procedure.
Death record lists Mrs Mary Compton age 52 of 429 1-2 Shady Side and Irene Elizabeth Barry age 8 of 201 East Laurel Avenue along with Mary Elizabeth Ellison four months of 2203 Highland Avenue and Bert Owens age 20 of Martins Ferry Ohio.
Oakland resident Stanley Antowsky, 40, cut his throat with a razor and severed an artery in his left wrist at his home around 6:30 AM. He was rushed to Shenango Valley hospital by Rice's ambulance. Dr. C F McDowell reports some chance of recovery as he remains unconscious. He had prepared to go to work. his wife found him in a bloodied bed, the instrument beside him, and with five children at home.
From Rome June reports Mount Etna shows diminished fury with a six yard per hour lava trickle at noon. Air reconnaissance notes lava exiting only several of about six fissures opened since last Sunday, while rumblings persist. Estimated losses reach 810 million with $10 million in agriculture. King Victor Emmanuel surveyed the scene and advised authorities.
Two latest contributions lift the Milk and Ice Fund to 42 dollars as hot weather presses infant and child feeding needs. The News urges generous city response and notes no more worthy charity exists today. Contributions listed include Lylla Sta and SPORAme ee previously reported.
A series of tragedies reports Mrs. Catherine Grief 66 of Dunlo Pennsylvania died from severe burns while attempting to hasten a fire with oil. Seven year old Michael Ondo of Greenville is critically injured after a horse kick to the head. Mrs. Elizabeth Turner 74 of Sharon died after heat illness at her daughter's home. Samuel McClain returns from California to find his mother died during transit. A Pittsburg infant drowned after a chair toppled into a bathtub. Charles Alleman driver in Altoona pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter. seven months jail. Alfred McGruder 53 struck by lightning while working in a field near Barton Maryland.
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