Expert Testifies In Doyne Trial Over Embezzlement Claims
In Lawrence County Court House the prosecution called George W. Wood a handwriting expert who testified the check for 718.67 bears a signature not like Vincenzo Commieso and resembles Victor Doyne’s writing. The defense began after the Commonwealth rested and Doyne testified he did not make the entries or direct them, claiming any such acts were by others at the bank. The case heads to the jury this afternoon.
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Victor Doyne
First State Bank
Lawrence County Court House
The
Commonwealth
George W. Wood
Pittsburgh
Vincenzo Commieso
Wood
School board debates building program and funding
The school board discussed the district’s 1.4 million spending versus a 750 thousand bond plan, debating whether the McGill addition and senior high remodels are feasible within the budget. Members argued about taxes, education quality, and the need for future projects as architects were appointed for McGill, Croton, and senior high work.
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McGill School
A. L. Thayer
Croton
H. M. Wirsing
W. G. Eckles
Thayer
Arthur McGill
Missing Woman Evangelist May Have Been Found
Aimee Semple McPherson may have been located in Douglas Arizona after being found exhausted by taxi driver John Anderson. Police were told she escaped from a band of gypsies who had held her since her disappearance at Ocean Park on May 18 and was brought to Agua Prieta, Mexico.
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Herman Cline
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Douglas Hospital
Agua Prieta
Mexico
John Anderson
Douglas
Economic quip on autos and travel
The text contrasts the US producing 8 7 percent of the world’s autos with praise for the country. It adds a humorous note that being broke prevents taking a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
June Notes on Coal Stockpiles and Building Boom in New Castle
Preparedness drives June activity as coal stores are built up for 1926-27. May building permits surpassed last year amid a growing town with many homes under construction. Highway police drive exams draw crowds with dozens of new drivers awaiting weekly July sessions starting in July.
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New
State Highway Police
Grant Street
High School Day at Eucharistic Congress Session
The twenty eighth Eucharistic Congress drew over 100000 men to Mundelein stadium for a Holy Eucharist vigil. Cardinal Mundelein led benediction as candles lit the stands and field, symbolizing devotion to the sacrament. Notables including Bishop Hoban and Cardinal Reig y Casanova spoke, with tomorrow's procession led by Cardinal Bonzano and Cardinal Hayes.
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Holy Name Society
George Cardinal Mundelein
Hoban
Anthony Matre
S. G
Reig Y Casanova
Spain
Ignatius Seipel
Austria
Cardinal O'Donnell
All Ireland
Tomorow
Mundelein
Lil
Chicago
John Cardinal Bonzano
Patrick Cardinal Hayes
St. Mary of the Lake Seminary
Lake of St. Mary
National Guard
Circus buys historic Massachusetts farm for winter home
Marblehead Massachusetts June 23 The Barnum and Bailey circus is negotiating to buy the 790 acre Sorosis farm on Leyfayette street after a visit impressed officials with its winter home potential The circus currently uses Bridgeport Connecticut as winter HQ but has outgrown the quarters there.
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International News Service
Marblehead
Mass
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Leyfayete Street
Bridgeport
Dual New York Tragedy Suspects Murder Suicide
Police believe a New York couple involved in a fatal shooting died by Brewster's hand after a final quarrel. Mrs Brewster telephoned her mother saying she was coming home. Brewster was shot in the left breast and Mrs Brewster in the right breast, suggesting a murder suicide. Fingerprint and pistol experts planned to verify who fired the fatal shots.
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Brewster
New York
Ford Receives Honorary Doctor of Engineering Title
A Ford figure is named honorary Doctor of Engineering. The recognition suggests potential future contributions in engineering fields.
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Ford
White House Roof Repairs Attend Rising Home Costs
The report notes repeated roof repairs at the White House due to ongoing maintenance needs and the impact of rising material costs on the project.
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White House
Wheeler on Expenditures During Prohibition Campaign
A Senate hearing excerpt shows Wheeler discussing annual spending by state and national organizations during the push for the 18th Amendment. Wheeler cites about 2.5 million dollars per year at the campaign’s height, roughly 1917 to 1920, acknowledging figures vary slightly. Reed presses for exact years while Wheeler limits responses to asked questions.
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Wheeler
Suzanne Lenglen Refuses Singles at Wimbledon
Suzanne Lenglen causes a tennis upheaval at Wimbledon by balking at a scheduled singles match to focus on doubles. She vows to withdraw if forced to play singles, prompting support from French players and delaying Queen Mary’s plans in the royal box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. A. Wray International News Service
London
Lenglen
Suzanne
Queen Mary
Royal
Dewhurst
Mlle. Lenglen
Kiwanians To Fix Home Playgrounds
Members of the New Castle Kiwanis club volunteered to re arrange playgrounds at the Margaret Henry home. The club built the playground years ago and installed several hundred dollars worth of equipment. The rest of today’s meeting covered routine business.
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New Castle
Calf Eyes Said to Hinder Tokyo Coeds Studies
A Tokyo Imperial University survey on coeducation reports that girls often eye male students, distracting them from work. It notes many girls marry within a year and forget what they learned, framing coeducation as a matter of calf eyes and marriage.
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Tokyo
Imperial University of Tokyo
Held for death of boy hit by auto
New Kensington Pennsylvania June 23 After being exonerated by a coroner jury in the death of five year old William Velrosso struck by an automobile on June 10 Frank Iacovino was arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges. The mother Mrs Rocco Velrosso swore out the information and Iacovino posted 2000 bail awaiting Friday night hearing.
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New Kensington
William Velrosso
Frank Iacovino
Rocco Velrosso
Tacovino
Daring Robbery On Philadelphia Train Ends With Escape
Two men boarded a Philadelphia bound train and attacked express messenger Wallace, slashing him and placing him under gag and bound. They seized a suitcase and a sealed package from Supple Biddle Hardware Co valued at 100 dollars before leaping from the moving train. Wallace continued to Washington with minor injuries treated by a passenger physician.
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Wallace
Philip Davis
Supple- Biddle Hardware Company
Bayton Hardware Company
Walnut
N.C
Express
Washington
Sham Air Battles In British Training
London reports that the British Air Force will conduct sham battles to test aerial warfare. Trials include massed formations guided by wireless, camera guns to photograph gunfire, and experiments on single versus multi seater aircraft. The B-23 class airship will trial two detachable single seater fighters for protection.
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International News Service
London
Forth- British Air Force
Unclear Dialogue From Vintage Romance Scene
Geraldine, in a playful exchange with George, gauges Billy’s interest while noting Billy’s occupation in real estate. The snippet hints at social flirtation and affection within a domestic comedy frame.
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Geraldine
Billy
George
Smarty Exchange at School Gate Time Joke
An elderly man asks a youth what time it is and the boy replies with a wry retort. The exchange happens on a street near a school after nine o clock. The humor centers on the boy’s clever deflection about time and personal business.
Must Have Been Scotch Customer Seeks Change After Sermon
A Sunday morning scene shows a customer asking for change for a dime at a drugstore. The clerk replies with a wry hope that the customer enjoys the sermon, reflecting a humorous exchange likely from local life.
Graduates Reflect on Law and Leadership Needs
The piece notes ongoing college graduations and sketches a generational view on reform. It highlights a 25 year old urging better laws and a 45 year old advocating for stronger leadership as part of civic progress.
Deaths Of The Day Mr. Williamson Funeral
Funeral services for Robert A. Williamson of this city will be held Thursday June 24 at 2 PM from his sister Mrs. Sarah Hess 1819 Croton avenue. Williamson born August 31 1856 in New Castle was an employee at Shenango Pottery and a Croton avenue M E church member. Survived by two children Mrs. Frank Fairchild and Robert Williamson both of Jeanette Pa one brother Isaac Williamson two sisters Mrs. Sarah Hees and Mrs. John Nail Funeral services for Philip Moore of Mahoning avenue will be Thursday at 2 PM from Payne A M E church Moravia street Burial in Graceland cemetery.
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Mr. Williamson
Robert A. Williamson
Sarah Hess
Croton Avenue
New Castle
William
Catherine Vogan Williamson
Shenango Pottery
Frank Fairchild
Robert Williamson
Jeanette
Isaac Williamson
Sarah Hees
City
John Nail
Dubois, Pa
Philip Moore
Mahoning Avenue
Payne A. M. E
Moravia Street
Graceland Cemetery
Mr. Stevenson
Mercer, Pa
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans School
Mercer
Builders Exchange
Pittsburgh
New York City
Points
Loyal Order of Moose
Sharon Lodge of Elks
Trinity Episcopal Church
Stevenson
Grace Stevenson
P. K. Stevenson, Jr
Palm Beach
Fla
Elizabeth
William Stevenson
Canada
Ralph Harriot
Butler
Mrs Agnes Bell Aiken Dies at 40 in Shenango Valley
Mrs Agnes Bell Aiken aged 40 wife of Ellsworth Aiken of Slippery Rock township died Tuesday evening at 6 45 in Shenango Valley hospital after a brief illness. Besides her husband she leaves three children Ira and Clyde at home and Mrs Milton Harlan of Princeton Station her parents Anderson C and Florence Hook Gibson a brother Harry Gibson and a sister Mrs Nan Wilson. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock Eastern Standard Time from the residence.
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Agnes Bell Aiken
Ellsworth Aiken
Slippery Rock Township
Shenango Valley Hospital
Ira
Clyde
Milton Harlan
Princeton Station
Anderson C
Florence Hook Gibson
Harry Gibson
Nan Wilson
P. K. Stevenson Dies Suddenly in Youngstown
P K Stevenson assistant to James J Davis in Ohio collapses on dance floor at Idora Park after five weeks of inspection travel. He dies after brief breathing, survived by wife Grace Stevenson and children Elizabeth and P K Stevenson Jr. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Ohio
James J. Davis
Loyal Order of Moose
Youngstown
Mrs. Stevenson
Idora Park
Mr. Stevenson
Lasting questions and grins in a supper-table ditty
The piece sketches a comic exchange on death and burial with a boy asking if all must die and be buried while a father offers simple, witty responses. It ends with a quip about a grouch showing up when someone skips a party.
Assails Fakers in Public Life by James A. Wadsworth
U S Senator James A Wadsworth condemns money corruption and hypocrisy in public life urging veterans of foreign wars to condemn fakery. He extols service as sacred and cautions that political contention should remain civil with winners modest and losers smiling.
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U. S
James A. Wadsworth
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Reforms Under Mustapha Kemal Reach East
In Jerusalem on June 23 reports say Kemal Pasha’s reforms spark enlightenment across the East. Women begin adopting modern headgear while unveiled fashion grows, yet Palestinian Moslems resist loosening veil traditions amid Zionist wealth and land deals.
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International
Jerusalem
East
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Angora
Palestine
Fair Sisters
Constantinople
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McIlvenny
Mr. Dietterle
John G. Nothdurst
Love
Green
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Campbell
Dietterle
Douthett
Ligo
Nothdurst
Young and Love
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Croton School
North Street
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Vour
Washington St
W.leslie Wilson
Sd&t
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Circus
Massachusetts
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Bledon
Margaret Henry
Francis E. Warren
Wyoming
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Washington Friends
Philadelphia
P. K. Stevenson
Pop
Provident Mutual
Provident
Kent
Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Penna
Howard Johnson
Williams
Sam Lewis
Oe Lebby Ebast Co
V. Mack
Edenburg
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