American Wins Opening Wimbledon Match in Straight Sets
Wimber Allison of Austin Texas defeated E F Moon of Australia in straight sets 6-1 6-3 6-3 on the Wimbledon center court to give the United States an early victory as about 15 000 spectators watched the tournament opener. Allison, not seeded, earned praise for speed and confidence while Moon showed brilliance and laxity.
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F. A. Wray
Mews Service
Adent
Wimbledon Center Court
Allison
Moon
Believe Brizzi Will Recover
Joseph Brizzi a tin worker of 1312 Pennsylvania is in Jameson Memorial hospital with poisoning from Sunday evening. His condition is serious but hopes for recovery exist. Sunday school teachers from St. Vitus church held a Cascade Park picnic with 50 attendees. Rev Fr N DeMita and Rev Fr Anthony Donatelli attended and praised the teachers' work.
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Joseph Brizzi
Pennsylvania
Jameson Memorial Hospital
St. Vitus Church
Cascade Park
Reuben Daugherty
Fr. N. DeMita
St Vitus
Fr Anthony Donatelli
Stars and Screenings Highlight Capitol Theatre Program
Gloria Swanson stars in The Trespasser with an all star cast. Clara Bow in True to the Navy with Fredric March and Harry Green. All Teed Up comedy. Movietone news. Paramount on Parade featuring 50 noted stars. Capitan Dome show Frozen Justice with Leno r Ulric. Regent screens The Texan with Gary Cooper and Fay Wray plus added features and sound news.
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Clara Bow
Fredric March
Harry Green
Regent
Texan
Gary Cooper
Fay Wray
New Castle Seeks VFW Convention Next Year
New Castle eyes hosting the state Veterans of Foreign Wars convention next June after inviting officials at Wilkes-Barre. Officials say thousands of delegates attend the event, which would be a record for New Castle in attendance. Bathing draws crowds around local swimming holes as hay and wheat harvests begin nearby.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wilkes-Barre
McBride Post
New Castle May Seek 1931 W F W Convention
New Castle may host the 1931 departmental convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with three days of events and potential local funding. Action rests with the state department’s council of administration, with months to decide and local post backing expected. The Wilkes-Barre encampment closed with officers elected, including Aaron Gardner as department commander.
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State Department
Wilkes-Barre
Aaron Gardner
Williamsport
James E. van Vandt
Altoona
Daniel O'Donnell
Phoenixville
R. W. Brown
Corry
James F. Long
Lebanon
Burgess E. Banks
Philadelphia
A. P. Kane
Kingston
James E. van Zandt
The
Vets
May Stanford
Pittsburgh
Florence Anderson
Norma Potts
Margaret Hyle
William McGowan
Amna Lamberton
Erie
Ethel Warple
Uniontown
Ethel Boyle
Department of Pennsylvania
Bell
McBride Post
The Grab Bag of Questions and Historical Cues
A quiz style item asks about a range of topics from a 1928 Nicaragua incident to Iraqi kingdom naming, a biblical quote about shepherds and sheep, and a request for a Bible passage location. It invites identification of figures, ranks, and a post appointment.
William Penn Conference With Indians at Shackamaxon
On this date in 1683 William Penn held a conference with the Indians at Shackamaxon. The historic meeting helped establish relations and policies for the early colony.
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William Penn
Shackamaxon
Horoscope ascribes scholarly yet morbid traits to today’s births
Readers born on this day are described as scholarly though introspective and morbid. The piece lists figures Samuel Hof, a major general and chief of ordinance, General Sandino, mentions Mesopotamia and St John x 27 in its Foregoing Questions.
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Ordinance
Sandino
Mesopotamia
St. John x
Lingle’s Slayer Known to Police A Manhunt Begins
Chicago police pursue Forsythe linked to Moran gang as judge warns he is a potential murderer. Probe into gangland battles continues with Alcock ordering 700 ex-detectives back on uniform beats as authorities chase Foster, a Moran Aiello deserter now with Capone’s group.
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Moran
Loop
Forsythe
Corporation
Samuel Ettelson
Corporation Counsel
Chicago
John Alcock
Foster
Moran-Aiello Gang
Scarface al” Capone
Hoover Veto Threat Looms Over Pension Measure
President Hoover threatens to veto the pension bill unless modified. Indications show relief costs near 50 000.99 million would be kept around 50 thousand while an American Legion bill could limit relief to about 74 million. Senate likely to amend to match administration stance after House refused 250 thousand funding. Debate to close after 3 o clock.
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Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
House
Senate
Adler Planetarium opens on downtown Chicago lakefront
Roy L. Harvey describes the Adler Planetarium as an island facility on the lake front with a museum of astronomical instruments. He praises the Carl Zeiss telescope installed for $90,000 and notes the white dome display that simulates the night sky.
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Arthur Dev. Carpenter
Adler Planetarium
Chicago
Roy L. Harvey
Platform World
Lake Front
Museum of Astronomical Instruments
Carl Zeiss
Planetarium
Powerful sermon urges stubborn faith in God
Dr Petty warns against open mindedness and debunking in religion urging a downright stubborn faith capable of withstanding defeat. He notes youths seek thrilling faith and emphasizes religion raising the best in people. Service led by New Castle Lodge of Perfection with W C Porter and Dr W E McClure, Pittsburgh quartet, praised as finest and to become annual.
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Petty
Intelligensia
New Castle
Greatest manhunt in New York history described in disorderly claims
Dewey Ede, an itinerant, reported a man claiming to be the famous Manhattan 3 X murder suspect intends to travel to Harrisburg then New Orleans, New York, Europe, and Russia. Police in Harrisburg say no matching figure has arrived and the claim remains unverified amid scattered travel rumors.
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New Orleans
New York
Europe
Russia
Ede
Manhattan
International News Service Today
Dewey Ede
Lancaster
New York City
Burglary foiled by maid aided by police trap
Two men attempted a house raid in the nearby section by enlisting a maid to assist. The maid feigned cooperation while a police sting waited inside. The burglars were arrested at the scene after the maid opened the door. Their trial followed with a not guilty plea. readers are asked to decide the case before reading the classified page decision.
Deaths of the Day Thomas Charles, 78, of New Castle
Thomas Charles, aged 78, died Sunday at 4 p m in New Castle hospital after a short illness. Born in Morris Town Wales on June 20 1852 he lived in New Castle 36 years and worked as a tin worker. He is survived by four daughters two sons and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m from his daughter Mrs A B McClain's home Katherine Street with several ministers officiating. Interment in Oak Park cemetery.
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Audley Henderson
James F. Riley
This City
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Aliquippa
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Huntington
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Harriet Norman
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Broadway
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Boston
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S L. Maxwell
Oak Park Cemetery
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Sutter Hospital
Sacramento
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Lawrence County
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Arabell Powell Eckles
Presbyterian Church
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Wichita
Kan
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Nevada
Olive A. Brown
Youngstown
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Harbe. Bridge
Westminster Chapel
East Lawn Mausoleum
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Mercer County
Charleston
W. Va
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Sharon
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Walls Streets
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Lawrence Co
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County Line
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Shenango Township
Archie
Detroit
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Reed
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Roy
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Henry Clark
Ralph Sutton
John Brown
Cora Houk
G. M. Landis
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C. C. Cubbage
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Cubbage
Madison County
Virginia
East Side Girl Disappears On Walk To Home
A missing eighteen year old woman Miss McArthur disappeared after an evening walk with friend Miss Vaughn from Woolworth store to Cascade Park and home near East Washington street. Police broadcast her description and seek clues to her whereabouts.
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Miss Vaughn
Woolworth Pipe and Tea
Miss McArthur
Vaughn
Huron Avenue
Cascade Park
Warren Avenue
Washington Street
Winslow Avenue
Gilberta
Virginia
McArthur
Ruth Elder Hurt After Horse Fall
Ruth Elder, former aviatrix and wife of Walter Camp Jr., was recovering from a fall from a horse. The accident happened last Monday and only became known after she spent several days in bed.
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International News Service
New York
Ruth Elder
Walter Camp, Jr
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Rhoads Return From Louisville Rail Union Meeting
S. H. Rhoads local Baltimore and Ohio freight agent and Mrs. Rhoads returned from Louisville Ky where they attended the American Railway Association sessions. About five to six hundred delegates from the U S Canada and Mexico were present. D F Stevens former resident and ex city official spoke on rail line adoption speed. A Rotary Legion dinner honored O L Bodenhamer national commander plus other social events accompanied by sight seeing activities.
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S. H. Rhoads
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Railway Association
Trial in Marylebone Reveals Flight Risk Driver
During Harry Hart’s trial in Marylebone England for speeding witnesses testified he maintained a car a wife a mother and two children on 12 50 a week.
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England
Harry Hart
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