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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1923

Page

20

Defense Requests Insanity Instructions In Murder Trial

Defense attorney seeks jury instruction on nine law points in the murder trial of Mrs. Josephine Best for Carl Dufford's death. The points define legal insanity, required proof, and how mental state affects guilt and verdict under Commonwealth v Josephine Rast.

C. H. Akens Josephine Best Carl Dufford Commonwealth Josephine Rast Court of Oyer and Terminer Lawrence County Pennsylvania

Mercer Grand Jury Recommends Immediate Repairs

The Mercer grand jury, in its final return, urged immediate repair of the courthouse dome and elevator, noting power house and jail are in good condition. They also advised purchasing more east side land for ash dumping, reinforcing outer court tops, and two six room houses for county farm attendants. They endorsed bridges over Big Run and a Mill Creek superstructure, with work to start at once.

Court House Alng Biffrunn Salem Mill Creek J. Womer Misa Mario Allen Womer la Pymatuning Township Miss Moore Greenville

Family Night At Edenburg Church Highlights Rev Quan Talk

A large Methodist Episcopal gathering at Edenburg Church welcomed Rev D Ralph Quan with a talk on The Measurement of Man. Former pastor Rev Dunn drew friends, Queen Esthers staged a playlet, and a missionary sewing bee was shown. Loyal Daughters served cafeteria refreshments as visitors from Methodist homes joined in. Rev Will H Fenton preaches at 11 a m Sunday.

Methodist Episcopal Church D. Ralph Quan Dunn Loyal Daughters Will H. Fenton

President Harding Eyes Great Lakes States Fall Visit

President Harding plans a brief second speaking tour after Alaska, targeting middle western Great Lakes states. White House officials report flood of invitations and potential trips to Illinois Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Minnesota Nebraska and more.

International News Service Washington Alaska Harding Rand Middle Western Great Lakes White House Middle West Illinois Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Minnesota Nebraska

Special Service For Young People Sunday At Wesleyan

Rev A L White pastor of Wesleyan Methodist on Lynd street plans a youth service Sunday evening June 24 at 7 45. The sermon theme The Reward of Choice focuses on future outcomes based on youths choices today. Special singing will open the service.

A. L. White Wesleyan Methodist Church Lyndd Street

Quapaw Indians to Pay Income Tax on Inherited Lands

The treasury department ruled that Quapaw Indians of Northeastern Oklahoma must pay income tax on incomes from inherited land. Inherited lands have become valuable due to newly discovered lead and zinc mines, and the treaty department determined that such income is taxable under revenue laws.

International News Service Washington Oklahoma Treasury Department Treaty Department

Special evangelistic services for elderly parishioners

The program aims to aid older people by providing seating and special musical features. Sermons by the pastor and guests will emphasize evangelism. Rev Berquist from the City Mission will attend next Sunday evening with his gospel car and accompanying chimes. Services start promptly at 6 45.

Ith Berquist City Mission Ein Deagan

Operators to Strike in Five New England States

Boston June 23 A strike of telephone operators in five New England states will begin next Tuesday per an announcement by May Brady chairing the wage committee of the operatory union. The statement was confirmed by the International president secretary Julia O'Connor.

International News Service Boston New England

Recent Fires Ravage DuBois Hunting Grounds

In DuBois on June 23 thousands of rabbits, squirrels and other small game were burned as fires swept the Penfield mountain area. Hunters say much game perished and survivors fled the region amid scarce forage, damaging what was once a premier state hunting district.

Dubois Sportamien Penfield Mountain

Centenarians Usher In Longer Living Times

United States Senator Copeland writes in the Spectator anniversary issue that New York City’s life expectancy has risen from 42 to 53 over fifty years. He notes 3500 men and women in the U.S. are over 100 and argues right living and thinking can raise expectancy to seventy five or eighty.

New York United States Copeland The Spectator New York City Lfe

Freight rates on coal to be revised nationwide

Washington bulletin reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a sweeping revision of coal freight rates from New Mexico mines to Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Oregon and Washington. Railroads have 90 days to adjust rates to meet the decision.

International News Service Washington New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Montana Utah Oregon Northwest Interstate Commerce Commission

Always Tagging Round

A child irately orders a cat away after her mother tried to instill God’s constant presence. She stomps her foot and declares that God already tags her every move, so the cat should stop following. The quip captures a humorous reflection on divine surveillance.

Zim Cartoons Magazine

Open Air Service At Wesley Church

A new departure in religious services will be observed at Wesley Methodist church Sunday night with outdoor lawn services in place of Epworth lengua and regular preaching. The next service starts at 6 45 PM and ends at 7 30 PM with chairs arranged for 45 minutes turnout and weather permitting continuation in coming Sundays.

Wesley Methodist Church Epworth

Pleasure to Shop at This Store

A reader praises the store for a cool, well ventilated, daylight filled interior with a convenient restroom telephones and elevator access. Morning shopping is especially pleasant as salespeople are alert and merchandise is neatly arranged ensuring a smooth experience for customers.

Cameo Records Announces New Ju’y na Releases

New Cameo Releases for Ju’y na wiga Records hailed as best priced and comparable to major records. Highlights include Zaralina Mammy Tenor Solo and Somahow Solo, plus other titles like Tennessee Tenor and Two Time Jan Vocal.

Zaralina Mammy Somahow

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