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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
53
In Butler a local Ku Klux Klan group caused a scene at a funeral for John Allen Barron 125 Brugh Avenue. Seven hooded figures arrived from nearby shrubbery placed a vase and a small box on the casket then knelt briefly before departing unseen. Barron had lived in Butler over 25 years and worked 15 years in area machine shops.
International News Service reports at Escanaba Mich on June 22 that George Natches an escaped Margquette prison lifer hid in a swamp near Maple Ridge. He defies about one hundred riflemen. one man is dead and another wounded. Natches fired back using a revolver taken from a guard. George Blochas was recaptured.
The Dominion of Canada and provinces fund broad general education keeping illiteracy under seven percent among those over five. Ontario and Toronto allocate the largest share of expenditures to education, with the schoolhouse seen as vital to New Ontario’s growth.
Heat wave in Philadelphia shatters multiple records as official 9 am reading hits 79 and climbs. Thermometers downtown show 100 to 108 degrees with 99 degrees officially logged yesterday and two drownings linked to the heat. Hospitals treated over twenty prostrations.
London reports Mlle Brusiloff daughter of General Brusiloff, commander of the Russian Red army, was executed in Moscow for concealing church treasures. Offered a pardon due to her father's service she refused saying she cannot accept mercy at the bloody hands of the executioners of the Russian people.
Portersville residents report Mr. and Mrs. George E. Miller entertained Ever Ready Sunday School class members and friends for a surprise birthday gathering for their daughter Alice. Music games and lunch were provided.
The Lawrence County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold an executive committee meeting Monday evening June 25 at 7 30 at headquarters. All committee members are expected to attend.
Advert says Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand relieve tiredness depression nervousness and indigestion. It promises a money back guarantee from H L Payne for first box and offers three day relief if used for nervousness and related symptoms.
The Cleveland Discount Company stock is believed worthless after receivership since February 22. Preferred stock totaling 7,105,000 is extremely problematic. the firm remains solvent, per auditor's summary released by the receivers. Capital paid in 9,566,670 shows only 2,331,847 remaining with stockholder losses estimated at 7,234,823 and two years of deficits totaling 3,994,638.
In Pittsburgh on June 22 the Allegheny county jail offered relief from 92 degree heat with air movement from massive electric fans. About 125 inmates occupied the jail enjoying upper seventies comfort as fans circulated the cooled air.
The article notes 85 degrees at 7:30 am and a forecast of 92 by six this evening. Torrid weather yesterday caused one death and three prostrations as residents endured extreme heat.
Robert Smillie, veteran British labor leader, won the Morpeth by election after seven attempts. He secured a 6,955 vote majority, strengthening the Labour Party in the Commons to become the official opposition to the government.
West Middlesex Pa June 22 The Rev J S Cotton will be installed pastor of the Presbyterian church June 26 The Rev William C Ferrer of Unity church will preside The Rev Dr S A Kirkbride of New Wilmington will preach the sermon The Rev Dr John M Mealy of Sewickley will give the charge to the pastor The Rev Dr Ken C Hays of Pulaski will give the charge to the congregation.
Tony Caloudi aged 15, a former Ambridge resident, has recovered from leprosy and is living on his grandfather's farm on the Isle of Patmos. Two years earlier doctors discovered the illness and he was kept under guard while deportation plans were made. The federal government pressed the steamship line to remove him from the country amid international tensions.
A light exchange in a Boston Transcript joke riffs on the boastful claim of a dealer that a so called antique is genuine and the latest thing in antiques. The quip plays on the paradox of modern novelty masquerading as history.
Mrs. James Gray of Grindstone credits Dreco with restoring her sister’s stomach and her own kidney health. She says two bottles brought relief and better sleep, urging others with kidney or stomach trouble to try Dreco. The product is distributed by McFee's Rate Store which invites inquiries about its merits.
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