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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
5
In Chicago a fifth writ of habeas corpus was requested for Fred Thompson, known as the masquerader, his supposed husband Fran Carrick, and his wife Marie Clark, held as suspects in the Richard C. Teamer murder. The motions were filed in court by an attorney retained by Mrs. Back Duer, widow of a bandit hanged last year.
St Mary parochial school closed for summer when forty two students completed their course. They will graduate in a Sunday afternoon service at 2:30 with honor awards. A special muster will feature the service.
Mayor Fred L. Rentz announced a policeman will be on duty in the church district along North Jefferson street Sunday morning to prevent traffic blockades. This measures aims to maintain order and ensure smooth travel for worshippers.
Howard Phillips, superintendent of the garbage department, announced the garbage furnace is in operation for the first time since May 10. The roof remains unfinished, but the furnaces are burning.
In a rural New York tale, Larry the reformed ax-cracksman returns to crime as hard times bite. He infiltrates the Reubens' seaside-bound home to steal silver and money, but is caught by the elderly owner who offers a chance to reform again after discovering Larry’s plea for help.
A Kentucky lawyer relates a wartime pension dispute. A tall man sought damages for Haskel’s estate claiming he was drafted and kept from drawing a pension, explaining in a Bul litt county office that he wanted to sue the old man for damages for withholding his pension during the war.
An ordinance on licens ing moving picture theatres and amusement venues was read to the council but withdrawn after Councilman Davies objected to a non profitable clause about holding concerts.
An old advertisement lists window screens in various sizes from 19 cents to 1.00 each. It promotes mineral lava beauty clay for complexion blemishes and wrinkle treatment. Also notes sales on toiletries, towels, pillows, and a range of new colors in related items.
Two separate accidents occurred in the city today. Albert Stotman’s machine struck Quincy McBride’s car in East Washington treet, damaging the left front fender. Louis Gillman, driving his brother’s car, collided with Martin Leonhardt’s vehicle parked on Cunningham avenue. Leonhardt’s car was nearly wrecked. Thorson & Elder won a grading contract for Laurel avenue between Mercer and Young streets with a bid of 204 dollars.
A council review notes no objection to erecting a marquee at Brown's jewelry store on East Washington Street today. The engineer estimates 102 yards for poke vt grading in front of the business.
Council reported a favorable committee review for opening Mulberry street from Rock Street to Cleveland Avenue. Viewers will be appointed to assess damages and prepare findings for final action.
L C Mantz Kiwanis secretary says council granted permission to erect signs directing Kiwaniana to Cascade Park where the Indians will picnic June 27. City council was informed that electric light service to the municipal garbage plant could be obtained if desired.
Shenango Valley Hospital notes list admissions Frank Cary Jack Weatherby Howard Burger and Robert Stratton. A boy named Joe Gidlling age 18 from 988 North Liberty Street has left home and police are investigating his disappearance. Last seen wearing a green cap white waist and brown shoes. Councilmen will view a roadway section near 625 Taylor Street following William Kaytman’s action.
A resident complained about a ditch not along Fulton and State streets, filled by the city, with Sage noting the note had been plowed by Main Falls. He claimed it lay on Holton Street near his residence and was hard to access. Council ordered the transfer with an automobile.
Detective Thomas Lynch yesterday recovered a bicycle stolen from water street after being parked nearby. A boy found it and was ordered before the mayor. Council ordered Bell Telephone to move a pole before D. L. Sage’s residence.
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