New Castle Likely to Host W F W Convention
At the Wilkes-Barre encampment meeting, the bid by Harry L. McBride post for the 1931 Pennsylvania department convention was seriously considered. Only Conneaut Lake and New Castle were options, and New Castle’s location may secure the event with local citizen and Chamber of Commerce support. A city committee will seek aid from service clubs to gauge attitude toward bringing the convention here.
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Harry L. McBride
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pennsylvania Department
Wilkes-Barre
Conneaut Lake
New Castle
James A. Bell
Hedges on Intersections Menace Traffic and Summer Outing
Pa Newc notes traffic risk from tall hedges at street corners in the city. Picnickers fill Kennedy's Mills and Slippery Rock areas while warm weather invites drives in open roadsters. Lawrence county Boy Scouts depart for Camp John M. Phillips for two weeks. travelers urged to leave summer addresses with complete mail forwarding.
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Kennedy's Mills
McConnell’s Mills
Slippery Rock
Neshannock Creeks
Lawrence County
John M. Phillips
Post Office
New Castle
Weather Summary for 24 Hour Period Ended 9 AM
Weather statistics show a high of 81 and a low of 49 with no precipitation and a river stage of 4.7 feet. A separate Sunday morning period recorded a high of 83, a low of 51, and a river stage of 4.7 feet.
Lindbergh Baby Born as Lindberghs Welcome Son
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh becomes a father as Anne Morrow Lindbergh gives birth to a son at 3:15 PM on a Monday. The infant weighs seven pounds four ounces, arriving on Mrs Lindberghs twenty fourth birthday. Both mother and baby are reported in fine condition. Names speculated include Dwight Morrow Lindbergh or Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. The Lone Eagle offered no comment. Ambassador Morrow jubilant. Continued on page seven.
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James L. Kilgallen
Englewood
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Morrow
Douglas
Minister's suicide end at Chicago Y M C A hotel
In Chicago a Baptist minister Rev Clarence Edward Singleton leaped from the twelfth story window of a Y M C A hotel. An inquest was ordered into his death after he left a note with biblical references stating ill health. Singleton formerly lived in Faribault Minnesota and was a boy scout master.
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International News Service
Chicago
Clarence Edward Singleton
Singleton
Faribault
Minn
Autoer hits Uniontown woman in weekend crash
The 48 hour period saw only one fatality in the state. Mrs Effie Lewis 33 was struck and killed instantly by a speeding hit run driver near Uniontown. Other notes report a Pittsburgh woman injured when a car went over an embankment and three women hurt in a two car collision on the Susquehanna Trail ten miles north of Harrisburg.
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International News Service
Effie Lewis
Uniontown
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Susquehanna Trail
Here
Unidentified Bandit Shot Dead During Oak Park Hold Up
In Oak Park a suburb of Chicago an unknown bandit attempting to rob two private watchmen was killed. Michell Boland and Joseph Koler were in Boland's automobile when the assailant drew a revolver. Boland fired hitting the bandit just above the heart and he died at once.
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Aftternathoat Vews Service
Chicago
Oak Park
Michell Boland
Joseph Koler
Volant Man Is Severely Injured After Road Mishap
Theodore Bevis, 25, of Volant Pa, was found unconscious on the New Castle Youngstown road at 10 pm. He was taken to St Elizabeth's hospital in Youngstown with severe bruises from an apparent accident. He was found lying face down in the road by officers.
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Youngstown
New Castle
Theodore Bevis
Volant
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Bevis
Biggest Man-Hunt In New York Seizes Eighteen Suspects
New York police launch the largest manhunt in the citys history to catch the phantom necker killer of Queens who shoots lovers in the dark. Eighteen suspects have been detained after the Noel Lowley murder, but none charged by witnesses Betty King and Catherine May. A new threat note circulated, with Brooklyn residents receiving warnings about the killers fate.
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International News Service
New York
Queens
Mulrooney
Noel Lowley
Betty King
Catherine May
Lancaster Police Question Man About 3 X Slayer Claim
Dewey Ede told Lancaster police he spent a weekend with a man he met near Coatesville who claimed to be the 3 X slayer. Officers treated the tale with little significance and questioned Ede about the strange assertion.
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Lancaster
Dewey Ede
3-X
Manhattan
Ede
Coatesville
Powerful Sermon by Dr. Petty at St Johns Day Service
Dr. Carl Wallace Petty of Pittsburgh delivered a forceful sermon at the Cathedral for St John's Day’s anniversary, stepping in for ill Dr. Hugh Thompson Kerr. He spoke on faith, praising pioneer courage and the rise of rational faith amid famine and danger.
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New Castle
Carl Wallace Petty
Pittsburgh
St. John’s
Petty
Hugh Thompson Kerr
East Side Girl Disappears After Walk Home
Gertrude McArthur, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McArthur of 911 Winslow Avenue, has been missing since late Saturday night. Last seen around 11 30 p m on Washington Street with Gladys Vaughn, they walked from Cascade Park toward her home. Police and family fear foul play as no clues were found in her room or elsewhere.
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Gertrude McArthur
Frank McArthur
Winslow Avenue
Warren Avenue
Washington Street
Gladys Vaughn
Huron Avenue
Miss Vaughn
Cascade Park
Hoover Aims Veto on Pension Bill Over Cost
President Hoover signaled a veto of the World War pension measure unless Congress trims the cost. Treasury Secretary Mellon and Veteran Bureau chief Hines urged reductions as the administration pushes a new Senate bill to carry out its plan. The clash came amid broader fights over adjournment and prohibition.
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O.ashington
Hoover Congress
Prohibition
Hoover
Treasury
Mellon
Frank T. Hines
Veteran Bureau
Death notices list several residents and ages in brief
The clipping records multiple death notices including Mrs. Josephine Eckles Geyer 77 Sacramento Calif Emmett C Houk 33 606 Walls street Mrs Amanda Watson Stewart 86 West Middlesex Thomas Charles 78 Katherine Golden Darden 34 Division street Co Cabbage 78 112 South Crawford avenue Mrs Carrie Tullis Matthews 32 Salem O
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Josephine Eckles Geyer
Sacramento
Calif
Emmett C. Houk
Walls Street
Amanda Watson Stewart
West Middlesex
Thomas Charles
Katherine Street
Golden Darden
Division Street
Co. C. Cabbage
Crawford Avenue
Carrie Tullis Matthews
Salem
Proposals Sought for New Federal Prison Site
The Department of Justice received proposals for a northeastern U S penitentiary costing about 3 8 million dollars. A 1 000 acre site is needed, likely in northwest Pennsylvania or southeast New York. Inspectors will visit top sites as proposals are reviewed.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Federal
North
Pennsylvania
New York
Forsythe Named as Lingle Slayer In Chicago Gun Case
James Forsythe alias Fawcett, identified as Alfred Lingle’s killer, sparks a citywide manhunt. Authorities press to gather evidence for grand jury action. Forsythe linked as Moran Aiello gang henchman, rival to Capone. Lingle’s ties to Capone noted as investigation widens.
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W. F. Peterson
Forsythe
Moran-Aiello Gang
al Capone
Lingle
Capone
Miami
House of Correction
Slayer Is Electrocuted at ROCKVIEW Penitentiary
John Pierce a 31 year old Delaware County man was executed in the electric chair at Rockview Pennsylvania for the December shooting of Chester policeman Frank Kowalski. Pierce refused to surrender and drew a revolver prompting Kowalski to attempt arrest. Relatives claimed the body after officials pronounced death at 7 06 AM following a New York state executioner switch. The state board of pardons had refused clemency last week.
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International News Service
Rockview Penitentiary
Bellefonte
John Pierce
Delaware County
Frank Kowalski
Chester
A. E. Mann
Media
Pierce
Moe Laughlin
Foster
State College
Robert Elliot
New York State
Kowalski
State Board of Pardons
Don't sell America short says the old corner dollar pundit
A Chicago reader laments cheap money reports from Federal Reserve Banks noting rates near 3 percent, while real access to credit seems scarce Robotic tone echoes a daily financial column with a playful old fashioned disclaimer about collateral.
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Chicago
America
Federal Reserve
Haierere Chicago Hosts World Rotary Convention
About 20 000 Rotarians from 64 countries gathered in Chicago for the silver anniversary Rotary International convention. Registration dominated the opening day with opening sessions and plans for illiteracy combat. An international pageant at Chicago Stadium and a growth depiction by local students highlighted events. Crawford V McCullough will open the plenary session tomorrow with wives of delegates estimated at eight thousand in attendance.
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Internations
Chicago
Rotary International
Chicago Stadium
Rotary
Crawford V. McCullough
Lyman Wilbur
Rotary Clubs
Mexicans Honor Colonel Fierro for NY to Mexico Flight
Colonel Roberto Fierro was hailed as Mexico's premier flier and a national hero for completing the first nonstop flight from New York to Mexico City in 16 hours, covering 2,200 miles at an average speed near 140 miles per hour.
Fire destroys Knights of Pythias lodge at Wheatland
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the two story lodge building of the Knights of Pythias and a six room frame dwelling in Wheatland near Sharon Pennsylvania. Loss placed at about 16000 dollars. Firemen faced water shortage during the blaze.
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International News
Sharon
The
Knights of Pythias
Wheatland
Four Die as Mayor Raffu Jr and companions struck by train
Absecon New Jersey June 23 Mayor Raffu Jr of Atlantic City and three others were killed when their car collided with the Philadelphia Atlantic City Express at a Mill Road crossing. Mrs Margaret Siracusa the Mayor’s niece and Mr and Mrs John Wiley also perished. The car was wrecked and bodies lay over 100 feet along the right of way. State troopers moved the victims to Pleasantville.
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International News Service
Absecon
N. J
Anthony M. Raffu, Jr
Atlantic City
Margaret Siracusa
John Wiley
Wiley
Mill Road
Absecon Duck Pond
Pleasantville
Harrisburg Fireworks Firms Seek 60-Day Rule Extension
Local fireworks manufacturing companies will represent themselves in Harrisburg Tuesday morning June 24 as the industrial board of the department of labor and industry hears complaints about recent regulations. The five firms contend the rules were not fully adjusted to and will request a 60 day extension of time.
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Harrisburg
Industrial Board of the Department of Labor and Industry
Returned Friends Bring Warm Visits And Yarns Of Yesteryear
Arthur Mometer reflects on the joy when old neighbors return for visits and share stories of days past. He recalls the happiness of hosting lunches and teas and the comfort of friendship feeling valued as friends depart with cheerful smiles.
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W.F.W
Woman's Auxiliary
Wilkes- Barre
Evangeline Lindbergh
Dwight W. Morrow
Atlantic City Express
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Lindbergh
Charles A. Junior
Union
Chicago Y. M. C. A
Volant Man
Metropolitan Police Department
Maniac Killer
Evening Journal
Brooklyn
Meyer Newmark
Russia
Dr. Petty
Pittsburgh Divine
East Side
Congress
William K. Hutchinson
Marraen and Aant
James E. Watson
Ind
Senate
U.S
James ‘‘Red’’ Forsythe, Alias
Fawcett
Moranaiello Gang
Jake’’ Lingle
Fficer
Tilbet Mellon
Haierere
World Rotary
International Rotary
Colonel Fierro
Raffu, Jr
Arthur Mometer
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