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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

2

Poison Maniac Being Hunted

Discovery of a poisoned well near the Simmons home linked to two girls who ate strychnine in sandwiches at a family reunion. Farmers submit samples to check for poisoning. Sam Gappen recalls selling 30 trains to an unidentified man. Virginia and Vace Simmons funeral looms. evidence reviewed for broader poison plot.

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Ruth Nichols Hurt In Plane Crash On Route To New York

Ruth Nichols suffered serious injuries when her aircraft cracked up. Clarence Chamberlin, her advisor, rushed to the hospital after following from New York. The New York Paris solo flight may be postponed due to damage to her shin and to the plane, with undergear and engine badly damaged.

Avionix Clarence Chamberlin New York Paris Shane

Bradford Woman Killed in Crash

A Bradford woman, Mrs. Fesenmeyer, died in a crash while en route to a meeting at the insurance court office. Her husband was at a funeral and learned of the death on returning home. Two sons traveled to try to see her before she died. the body was sent to Bradford for burial.

Wayne Berlerrisburg Pline Fesenmeyer Bradford

POST AND GATTY PLAN WORLD FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK

Post and Gatty aim to circle the globe in ten days with a 15 000 mile route stopping only briefly at Harbor Grace and other points. Their 540 gallon plane, cruising at 150 mph, has a 34 hour endurance with fuel.

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Derby Winner Is $106,000 Richer

Louis Tanner of Hopkinsville Ky collected a substantial prize from the Army Navy Sween stakes in Ottawa. Debtors then took about $5,000, and federal income tax likely erodes roughly $25,090, leaving Tanner with around 106 thousand dollars.

International News Service Montreal Louis Tanner Hopkinsvile, Ey Ottawa United States

Two Contagious Cases Reported in City Health Update

Two contagious cases were reported in the last 24 hours by Dr. William L. Steen health officer for New Castle. Samuel Garédo of 492 Neshan mock avenue is listed as having measles. Social Accomplishments note a conservative father telling his young son he may become vice president someday. Be fair. You can't judge a religion by those who haven’t got any of it.

Wiliam L. Steen City of New Castle Samuel Garédo Neshanmock Avenue

Safety first in sanitary protection and Kao? Korex note

The excerpt questions safety of nameless sanitary pads sold in hospitals and urges asking for Korex Genuine Korex as the safe, patented product. It highlights unknown origins and makers and warns readers to seek trusted brands to avoid risk.

Kotex

War Debt Proposal May Involve New Parley on Terms

Allied nations re paying war loans to the United States faces renewed debate in Congress on moratoriums or cancellations. Some see possible tax hikes or debt forgiveness as political risk, while others warn of a looming treasury deficit. Senators from both parties weigh the impact on reparations and international relations, with speculation the issue could enter political campaigns and persist for years.

Treasury Congress Europe Hoover Republican Party Charley E. Hughes Wm. H. King Utah Smoot Bingham Connecticut

United Mine Workers and Operators Agree on Wage Pact

The contract frees miners to name their own checkweighman and sets a uniform skilled inside rate of 4.50 a day with inside common labor rising from 5.50 to 4.00. It covers 800 Powhattan miners in Belmont County and follows a first truce in Western Pennsylvania industry warfare. Nonunion miners have until Thursday to join without a $10 assessment. The pact, praised as stabilizing the industry, calls for recognition of United Mine Workers and may prompt other operators to negotiate.

Coverdale Avella Powhattan Belmont County National Miners’ Union United Mine Workers Pennsylvania Argella Unter Wihout Murray Th United Mine Workers

Governor vetoes twenty five bills in morning session

The governor vetoed twenty five bills in a morning session amid concerns over unethical dental practices. Proposals targeted advertising and window displays by dentists and alleged misleading statements about materials used. The governor objected to mandated work recommendations and other provisions in the bills.

Clarence J Dutkinay

Buck and Woodward Bills Face Governor Veto Odds

The Bucks administration upper house leader vetoed three bills aims include chiropodist licensure, a rumor defamation offense, and a 920000 study of state insurance laws, while Woodward proposals drew similar frowns. The governor rejected a 4500000 capi tal complex office building and a pamphlet funding bill noting budget gaps and fiscal strain.

George Woodward Philadelphia Assembly Woodward Department of Revenues Pennsylvania House Clinton Sowers Legislative Journal Capitol

Governor signs rural road bill amid election law measures

The governor approved a rural road program costing 4000 to 8090 dollars per mile, with 1609 miles to be built this year and counties taking on 25 to 27 percent of rural roads. He also signed six election law measures, including ballot designation reforms and penalties for improper election expense handling. The Hemlock as state tree and the cuffed grouse as state bird were adopted, and William Penn’s birthday observed as a half holiday.

Commonwealth Highway Department Bis John Stone Ter McGregor Harris Armstrong Senreck Griffith Wheeler and Quigley Hills Sen. Clark Chester William Penn Royle Rhys

Highway Patrol Tests Prospective Drivers in City Exam

Members of the State Highway Patrol testing division conducted examinations for prospective motor vehicle drivers. The tests were held on Sampson Street beyond Castle Bowl, with several dozen candidates participating. The New York Broker Exchange reports 70,000 miles of telephone and telegraph wires.

State Highway Patrol Sampson Street Castle Bowl New York Brerk Exchange

Plough's Favorite Bouquet Powder Ad

The advertisement promotes Plough's Favorite Bouquet Pace Powder as a fine soft long lasting cosmetic for summertime use. It claims the powder keeps complexions ears and smooth and highlights thrifty beauty benefits and world best selling status with a price of 2 62.

Plough

Deaths of the Day Mrs. Margaret J. Blakely

Obituary notices report the deaths of Margaret J Blakely widow of Evan John Blakely on June 22 1931 after a lingering illness born November 24 1857 in New Le bane Pa she leaves siblings and will be buried in Franklin Pa with services June 24 1931. Also noted are Joseph Kline a 50 year old laborer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad who died at Evans Farm Mt Jackson road after a weeklong illness with funeral plans to be announced. Further items include funeral services for Frank Giancotti at St Vitus church with interment there and the death of Mrs WL Foyle sister of Mrs J S Westlake at Rocky Creek Cleveland following an illness. funeral arrangements pending.

Margaret J. Blakely Margaret J. Blakey Evan John Blakely Blakely New Lebane Joseph Margaret Adams White Pranklin Franklin Joseph Kline Evans Farm Mt. Jackson Road Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Bessie McGonigle North Beaver Streak Frank Giancotti Croton Avenue St. Vitus Church St. Vitus Cemetery W. L. Foyle J. S. Westlaxe Highland Avenue WL Foyte Rocky Creek Cleveland

France Delays Verdict on Hoover Moratorium Proposal

Paris cabinet, chaired by Paul Doumer, weighs President Hoover's 12 month debt and reparations moratorium. France plans to respond after further discussion and draft official reply to Hoover through diplomatic channels. Mussolini signals favorable stance to the six month suspension in Rome discussions with Gran di and Mosconi.

Paris France Presie Hoover Paul Dourner Rome Benito Mussolini Dino Grandi Pimance Antonio Mosconi Tinly Germany Austria

School Board Special Session Set for Thursday

New Castle school board members will meet in a special session at the Worth Street building Thursday at 7 o clock p m eastern standard time, per the secretary's announcement today.

New Castle Worth Street

Prize list for local contest items announced

The 10 prizes consist of four Lastman kodaks four Bastinar emneras and two colored enlargements worth $50.

Openings In Army For Men Who Have Been in Service

Openings in the Army for men who have served are announced with several vacancies. The postings note opportunities for musicians and others, with or without prior service, across Maryland Virginia Panama Canal Zone and the Hawaiian Islands in the substation areas. Sergeant Thompsons sub-station is mentioned as a point of contact with limited slots available.

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Store Owner Victim Of Clash In Mine Strike

Continued report from Fars Onaj Sheriff Thoms fe cout details a clash over a mine strike leaving the store owner injured. Officials report patrols and investigations underway as tensions rise in the area near the mine operations.

Gaston Post To Meet Tonight

Local Gaston Post plans a meeting tonight with limited agenda items. Officials urge readers to attend and participate in community discussions.

Gaston

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