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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
1
Democrats criticize President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon as they outline a tax policy to keep rates steady and use surpluses to retire the public debt. The plan targets a $19 billion debt to be paid off in 25 years while noting federal, state, and local government costs total about $3.6 billion this year and $11 billion for next year.
Six long term convicts at the Pennsylvania Eastern penitentiary were placed in solitary confinement as sentences were to be doubled after a plan to escape by digging a 44 foot shaft. Captain Herbert Smith said the tunnel was discovered and more inmates were alleged to be involved.
Sweden's Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise visit Highland Park and several Detroit car factories to view Ford's operations. The trip follows a social dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Beecher Warren and precedes a second reception with Henry Ford's orchestra for the guests.
In Scranton Pennsylvania a bill in equity reveals demand for sacramental wines. Jacob Mechlovics seeks an accounting from former partner Emanuel Schwartz. Mechlovics claims financing a $25,000 bank loan and alleges missing about $100,000 in wines and liquors after dissolution of the partnership.
Marie Carolyn Willson aged 38 died of heart disease at her Union Place home while sewing her wedding dress for a second marriage to Philip E. Dehnert of Lynbrook. The ceremony planned for today would have included Dehnert's son as best man and a Lynbrook Elks club reception. The divorced woman had previously been married.
Fire originating in the B. H. Lau and Company warehouse in York Pennsylvania spread through the wholesale district early today causing about a quarter million dollars in damage. Fire units from surrounding communities aided the York department to prevent the blaze from destroying the entire business area. The four story building housed the S L Etter and Son tobacco store and two large apartments. firefighter George Carpenter was slightly injured.
Erie Pa June 22 Police chief William T Detzel says officers will not be allowed to smoke during day duty. He adds some have overused the liberty and chatted with others along the street as well.
On the Roque hacienda near Celaya the first of four central agricultural schools under the Calles government was inaugurated Dr M Parres sub secretary of agriculture represented President Calles at the opening The other farm schools will be started in Durango Michoacan and Hidalgo
City Solicitor Robert M. White showed a growing almond on a limb from a tree near the city. He has been experimenting to cultivate almonds and pecans, reporting hundreds of growing almonds and a promising first crop in the district.
In Minnesota primary results from 1 050 of 3 589 precincts the dry law repeal dominated the congressional contests in the Fourth and Eighth districts with Republican wet candidates leading by strong margins. Separately, Erie reports the State Association of County Commissioners executive committee will meet in Philadelphia July 14 to plan the state convention for September 27 to 29.
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce protests the new post office hours closing at 10 p m ending night mail service. Local businesses call the schedule a distinct handicap to commerce.
Pottstown reports a large frame chicken house owned by George W. Knause burned with about 2000 chicks killed. The owner estimates the loss at 2000 dollars and the fowls were not insured.
The News reports W.C. T. U. workers delivered bouquets of peonies and roses for Flower Mission Day, acknowledged by the paper’s office staff.
Councilman Walter W. Tyler proposes a plan to shelter houses at four playgrounds by cutting the idle bathhouse along Neshannock river into four parts. The sections will be moved to Gaston Park, McCleary avenue, Croton avenue, and the West Side, with materials stored in winter shelters.
The Fairfield Avenue paving contract goes to John B Thorson Company for Amiesite on a six inch concrete base with broom finish at 23346.90. The city will accept a five year guarantee and start within ten days with completion in 90 days.
In New London on June 22 the Navy prepared to raise the sunken submarine S-51, with about 37 crew believed inside its hull after last summer’s collision with the Rome. Three rescued and nine bodies recovered. weather remains foul as Capt. King leads the effort with air tanks and eight pontoons ready.
Major William L. Moose Jr an army pilot and William Point a Washington D C cadet died when their De Havilland army biplane crashed during a practice flight on the Cold Stream golf links near East Meadow New York. The crash occurred during a routine training exercise.
Paris reports Briand presses ahead to form a cabinet confident in Parliament. He met seven potential ministers including Poincare Doumer Painleve Leygues Durand Perrier Laval and others to discuss the proposed financial program. The meeting adjourned to five this afternoon for a possible decision.
Joe Valentino stopped at C. Crisci gasoline station at 1108 Croton Avenue to refill his truck. In darkness he used a lighted lantern to inspect the tank and gasoline ignited causing a fire. Firemen from box 33 responded. losses were slight.
Beaver Falls PA state WCTU president Mrs Ella George testifies to a Senate inquiry that Governor Gifford Pinchot used the Pennsylvania Woman's Christian Temperance Union as a campaign arm in the $3 million senatorial primary. She says the union sent out letters and literature, and Pinchot paid a $712.84 bill for the letters. The group also backed John S Fisher for governor.
At Soldier Field thousands attend the 28th Eucharistic Congress to witness a solemn high mass. Cardinal O Donnell presides while Apostolic Nuncio Paul Giobbe and Archbishop Edward Hanna deliver sermons. Cardials Charest and Piffl also speak.
The police department awaits arrival and installation of new traffic regulator lights at the busy North and Mill streets and North and North Mercer streets intersections. A traffic officer will continue directing traffic during peak hours due to narrow streets. Light delivery is expected in the next few days. Mr and Mrs W G Ferrell and son Wilbur Jr of West Washington street have returned from Leon Ohio. Miss Dorothy and Ruth Groucett of Sharon Pa are visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs James L Rogan of Sankey street.
The condition of Chief Justice William Howard Taft, confined to his home for weeks, was reported somewhat improved. The Tafts postponed plans to depart for their summer home at Murray Bay, Canada, by another week due to his continued illness.
Washington June 22 administration leaders hoped Congress would adjourn by month end or early July despite a hostile House vote on adjournment. Farm relief action in the Senate could trigger defections, leaders said, as Madden of Illinois backed delaying the resolution to allow more time to tackle agriculture issues.
Jacksonville, Fla. June 22 A receiver for Mizner Development Corporation which developed Boca Raton 26 miles from West Palm Beach was asked in a petition filed in federal court by Guy C Reed a New York carpet manufacturer and stockholder. Reed asserts receivership is needed to protect his interests and charges the companys financial affairs are chaotic and fraud in advertising the development program.
Patrick Murray 104, a former Renova resident who came from Ireland in 1857 at age 35, died in Buffalo New York. He moved to Renova in 1860 and funeral services are to be held here on Wednesday.
Death records report Mary S Palmer 42 of 5 East Laurel Avenue Millard Moore 42 of 401 Mahoning Avenue Robert Williamson of New Castle Pennsylvania and Miss Elizabeth B Patterson 32 of Mercersburg Pennsylvania.
The notice lists new marriage licenses for Leo W Hill and Anna L Alford in New Castle, James D Shirk in Ellwood City, Coletta A Abry in New Castle, Joe Criset in New Castle, and Mary H Ricciardi in New Castle.
Joseph R. Yellow Kid Well was sentenced to five years in Leavenworth for possessing government stamps and railway bonds stolen in East Chicago Indiana and Roundout Illinois mail robberies. He plans to appeal the sentence, sources said.
Prompt bucket brigade saved the home of James Martin near Edenburg Pennsylvania from a chimney fire that caught the shingle roof Monday night. Campers hurried with buckets and extinguished the blaze before serious damage. estimated loss about fifty dollars and sixty cents.
The era celebrates highway knights and touring autos as caravans of roadsters sportsters and wagons roam the country. Tourists share camp tales in a sunlit scene honoring open spaces and long evenings with splendid weather and a sunset oriented round.
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