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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

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Chicago Police and Bandit Duel Ends in Three Deaths

Chicago police officers Sergi Thomas Kehoe and Detective James Farley were killed in a dawn gun battle with bandit Dan Leathers, who was also slain. A female passenger leaped from the bandit's car during the pursuit, and three women were held as witnesses, including Jessie Schultz who rode with Leathers.

International News Services Chicago Sergi Thomas Kehoe James Farley Dan, Leathers Penneylvania Pontiac, Ills Reformancorsy John’ R Dan” Leathers Jessie Schultz Leathers

Collision in fog delays coast liner cargo

Coast liner in fog collided with another vessel off Chatham Mass today, a Clyde ship carrying general freight and 24 crew members. Rescue efforts underway as cargo safety is prioritized. details continue on page two.

R International News Service Chatham Mass Clyde New Ozark Jacksonville Flas Boston

Lindbergh Visit Sought by Beverly Hills Officials

Beverly Hills officials urge Charles A. Lindbergh to visit the town for publicity and appearances while promising no speeches or private engagements. The mayor signs a lighthearted pledge noting the town will buy lots if he comes, while warning against charged publicity arrangements.

Los Angeles Cal California Hospital Lindbergh Sawtelle Charles A. Lindbergh Beverly Hills Iim Tui L Rogers P. S Uct

Surviving Officer Takes Blame For Disaster To Plane

Lt. Thomas G. Fisher, sole survivor, voluntarily took blame for the seaplane tragedy off Laguna Beach. He reported misjudging altitude in fog causing the crash, and said he and Lt. Commander William Hactor and chief machinist mate Charles Robbins died in the incident. Fisher swam nine hours before rescue.

International News Service San Diego Thomas G. Fisher William Hactor Charles Robbins Laguna Beach Lt. Fisher Fisher Seattle

Hundreds Of Children Flock To Cascade Picnic

Crowds of New Castle children ride twelve streetcars to Cascade Park for the City Mission annual picnic. Volunteers load supplies and treats as youngsters hurry to the event, with many parents and adults contributing donations to ensure a joyful day.

Cascade Cascade Park New Castle City Mission Mercer Washington Street Ydare E.J. Berquist Mercar Washington Streets Beaver Street

Byrd's Plane May Make First Flight From Mineola

Commander Richard E. Byrd announced the giant silver and gold monoplane America would be wheeled from its hangar to the runway at Mineola New York for a 4 o clock Friday morning hop with Paris as the target.

James’ L. Kugallen Brettendent Roosevelt Pield Mineola N.Y Richard E. Byrd Hongar Paris

Hoover urged to halt pilot Ernest Smith flight to Hawaii

In San Francisco Secretary Hoover resisted early attempts to block air pilot Ernest Smith from attempting a nonstop flight to Honolulu next Monday night. Local organizer Milo Kent urged Commerce Secretary to order expert inspection of Smiths machine, labeling the aircraft second-hand. Supporters countered that Smith would launch as soon as ready, while Washington expected no government action.

International News Service San Francisco Hoover Waa Sap Ernest Smith Honolulu Milo Kent San Francisco Citizen's Fight Committee Secretary of Commerce Smith Kent Cotion Hawaii Washington

Patrol Use Arranged For Transport Between Playgrounds

Police department and playground authorities set compact plan to use the old city patrol wagon on Tuesday afternoons to move teams from various grounds to other grounds for league contests in multiple sports.

Prisoners Strike in Kansas Mine Stir In Progress

Kansas state prison at Lansing reports a fourteen guard standoff with 328 convicts trapped since Tuesday at 11 o clock am. Guards posted machine guns as authorities refuse concessions until Warden Mackey returns. No cigars or coal allowed. mine supplies sufficient for some time. Minor accident noted on Sycamore Way involving Rosa Bevan and a Pennsylvania registered vehicle. Hezekiah Hodges and Clay Gregory wed by Alderman Green in city office.

International News Service Lansing Kan Jane Kansas -State Duca Russell R. H. Trudspet Salle -House State-Board - of W. H. Mackey Oklahoma Hezekiah Hodges Clay Gregory

Living Death Puzzle Stuns Fresno Doctors

In Fresno on June 23, a young woman identified as Clara Drummond is described as mentally dead while physically alive, baffling local physicians who call her the sleeping beauty due to youth and apparent normal behavior despite prolonged coma. The case draws wide attention as experts debate her condition.

Fresno Cal Hera Clara Drummond Haseen Ay 'Gaye

Mystery flares spark search near Quebec coast

June 23 report from Chicoutimi notes flare sightings and rumors of downed flyers in the Atlantic area. Pride Brothers workers saw signal flares about 20 degrees northwest of a location near the Balanche river mouth as a hydroplane scouted the region without locating any aviators or wreckage.

Chicoutimi Que Nungesser Coil Span Atlantic Gini Bingle Pride- Brothers Balanche River

Death Record for Michael Schuster in West State Street

Michael Schuster, 51, of 705 West State Street, is recorded for a death notice. This brief item notes the deceased and residence in a concise public notice style.

Michael” Schuster West State Street

Francea Sharek- Edward Everett Eleanor Ward Howard

Frances Ward, Eleanor Everett, and Margaret Davies are listed among names with initials and fragments. The note references Richard Nesbit Esther Be Badger and appears as a partial roster or notice with scattered surnames and initials.

Francea ‘Sharek Edward’ .Everett Eleanor T. Ward Howard W. Deuhar Margaret Ann Davies Richard ,R. Nesbit Esther Be Badger

Lindbergh Ends Public Demonstrations in Dayton

Col Charles Lindbergh and his St Louis associates left Wright Field Dayton to Washington marking an end to public demonstrations. Thousands lined the route though he refused a downtown salute and pressed his return to private life.

Dayton Charles Lindbergh Trans- Atlantic Flier St. Louis Tock Wright Field Washington Orville Ww Tah Ohio Bcfowgn Lindbergh

McCandless Held On Murder Charge By Alderman Mantz

Elgie McCandless former Butler county treasurer was held for murder of Fred Beebe after Alderman L C Mantz ruling. He faced involuntary manslaughter and DUI charges earlier and was admitted to bail at 20000 dollars. Bail set, bond posted, release expected. Beebe death tied to a June 14 Butler county accident in Cleveland.

Elgie McCandless Butler County Fred. Beebe L. C. Mantz Polnta McCandless Mildsbrand McCandrews Shariff Reynolds Lawrence County P. Emery Hildebrand Wis Butlec

Minister's Daughter Pursues Stage Career in Dream Realized

DETROIT June story about Rev. Herman H. Downey of Boulevard Temple M. E. endorsing daughter Vivian Downey's entry into acting. She has Syracuse University training and study with notable teachers. Vivian secured prima donna roles in a national revue and favors light opera and drama over grand opera. Her father notes the church theater gap diminishing and supports her professional path.

Detroit Herman H. Downey Boulevard Temple M. EL Vivian Miss. Downey Syracuse University Indianapolis Ind Miss Downey Oscar Seagle Blanche Weinstinck Formier Coweh Opera Comique Paris

Supervisors Press County Help For Road upkeep

Lawrence county Township Roads Association met at Union town High School with 40 to 50 attendees, led by President Charles Bakley. Bentley cited township hardships and urged county aid for road upkeep, detailing miles and funds for Slippery Rock, Washington, and Perry townships as examples. Continued on Page Two.

Township-Roads Association Lawrence County Union- Town- Ship Uno Suuwisties Bentley Slippery Rock Washington Perry Township Raward Bentley Rom Lie Pepe

Big Dry Raid In Youngstown

Twenty eight men were in a hall in Youngstown Ohio as federal prohibition officials swept the city. The raid, described as the wettest in Ohio, uncovered a three week operation with strong involvement by local suspects.

Youngstown Ungstown Ohio Fede Wien

Woman Battled Negro in Home and Beaten

Philadelphia dispatch reports Mrs Mildred Bechtel 29 was beaten choked and slashed by a man at her home during an attempted assault. He fled and detectives seek him. Mrs Bechtel treated at home for lacerations and bruises. In Pittsburgh a steel plant worker fell from a furnace top at Edgar Thompson and died of fractures.

Ilnlwroaciona News Servis Philadelphia Mildrad Bechtel Itagey Polita Ian

British Plan Would Abolish Capital Ships

Geneva June 23. British Admiralty seeks eventual world navy limits to light cruisers and destroyers with six inch guns. American experts at the disarmament conference view British ideas to shrink capital ships and guns as a step, noting limited progress by 1931 when treaty talks resume. The main perceived benefit is economic saving.

Harry AS Flory International International Oe Geneva Justinis

Operators Miners Deadlocked In Wage Conference

In Philadelphia on June 23 a sub-committee of Pennsylvania central bituminous coal operators and union miners failed to reach a new wage agreement to replace the expired Jacksonville scale. Operators push to lower wages while miners defend current pay. Anthracite issues also surface as the Conciliatory Board meeting to consider modified check off for miners is postponed indefinitely.

Teteemantinnal News Philadelphta Jacksonville Anthracite Conciliatory Board

Six Ounces of Clothes In Dainty Style Talk

Arthur Mometer muses on Ula fashion notes as women’s attire, described as six ounces of clothing, a balance of lace and flounces. The casual chat contemplates how much fabric suffices amid fashion chatter, with a hint on weather and style.

Simon Mar

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