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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
17
Washington reports that a Washington arms conference approved international law rules on radio and aircraft use in war. Aerial bombardment is banned against civilians, with military objectives defined and protections for civilian sites. Neutral vessels or aircraft may be ordered to move away to avoid aiding belligerents.
The draft code sets general rules on radio communications during war, prohibiting transmitting military information on neutral territory and requiring protection of distress signals. It states medical stations shall not retain enemy radio messages and notes penalties for perverting signals. Prepared from a draft by the American delegation led by John Bassett Moore, with a British counterpart submitting a parallel draft.
George W. Williams reports that United Mine Workers leaders led by John L. Lewis and Phil Murray will draft a new set of demands for the anthracite miners. The tri district convention opens June 26 in Scranton as talks aim to replace the Shamokin program with a two year contract, eight hour days, wage increases, and direct negotiations rather than arbitration. The influence of insurgent Cappellini and Howat’s backing adds tension for the conference.
Scholastic Midgets outlasted Jewish A. C. in a 14 inning baseball game, winning 19 to 9. Hare per pitched well for the Midgets while Zleye kept the Jewish squad in check until late. Contact David Harper on South Mill Street about future games.
Moff Pugh will train at three o clock Sunday for his boxing match with Carl Trematun scheduled for June 29 in Erie. Pugh shows speed and is starting to tighten his stance. Tickets are on sale at Sel Davis barber shop and Lewis store in Longavente cul Chips. Arrangements can be made with taxi cabs for transport to the fight.
Former New York state assemblyman August Claessens will speak on Our American Propiet tonight at 9:00 near the corner of Jafferson and Washington streets under Socialist party auspices. The event is described in garbled text but notes a political gathering and a snowbound setting.
The Seventh Ward notes a Sunday 7 45 pm Children Day program at Ma honing Presbyterian Church featuring recitations songs and a dramatization The Show at Lone Valley about Mountain Whites of the south and a school founded by a educated young woman The event includes orchestra music and a long slate of student acts with local committee members listed.
A sumptuous noon dinner gathered Vislora from Youngstown Grova City SUppery Rock and this city for a reunion in Hubbard next year. Drexel Institute graduation exercises in Philadelphia were attended by Mes E F Toeffer and daughter Miss Armada Toeffer and graduate Miss Margaret Toeffer. Ladies auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors postpones meetings until late July with occasional July and August gatherings. Church services across multiple Madison Avenue congregations outline sermons and events with visiting quartet from Taylor University. W A G Club dinner at Cascade Park and upcoming breakfast meeting planned. First Communion class at St Margaret's follows the mass. Miss Helen Wilson visits Madison for a time. Keeth Wilson returns to Promise City for the summer. Mildred Waltenbaugh visits Wilmington. Mrs Dedane and family in Clayton.
Alfred Dean, a former resident of New Castle and Lawrence County, expresses thanks for a surprise card shower on his eighty second birthday. He notes cards from Jorat relatives, a dinner hosted by his son Z C and wife, and fond memories of old friends in New Castle. Dean invites visits and sends best wishes from Nampa Idaho.
International News Service reports RG designs at Pu naming June Chares Hellinger as editor of the division of publications or the department of property and supplies. Announcement came from A. Petrich, director of publication, stating a 10 day review period.
The Leviathan, after a record 28.04 knots on a trial spin with passengers, heads for Ambrosa channel and will dock in New York tomorrow. The voyage test was among the severest in maritime history, the ship behaving perfectly and all aboard well. Albert J. Lasker praises the vessel as the fastest, with plans for trans-Atlantic service starting July 4.
Chief Justice Taft urged Yale students to uphold the law and fight personal dislikes in public life. He warned partners in the political system that cooperation is essential and that prohibition has been legally adopted by a broad majority, with no sign of repeal.
A garbled note suggests a minor seismic event may occur as erosion or structure damage reveals drained rocks. The text references rock formations and a potential, small event, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
William Irish Ledman has completed the first bit annual picnic athletic program at Fisher's Campny Slippery Rock July 1. Prizes awarded. attendees must participate. Events include 50 and 100 yard dashes, egg and spoon, ball throwing, sack race, 425 yard swim, 199 and 200 yard dashes, three legged race, and 59 yard water dash for boys.
The excerpt emphasizes that success hinges on decision rather than innate genius. It contrasts perpetual hesitation with action, citing William Wirt and Dickens to urge decisive effort and careful attention to endeavors once chosen.
International News Service reports that the Ingram district oil pool is small. Geologist George H. Ashley completed a survey noting wells may have short lifespans and many will not cover drilling costs, suggesting limited production in the district.
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