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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
32
More than 25 000 people from miles around viewed the non-union dead in Herrin Illinois at 123 Monroe street. The coroner's jury will hold an inquest Sunday afternoon after viewing the bodies. Union supporters defend the killings as a moral issue in the coal town.
Hugh Willis, district United Mine Workers leader, pins blame on Southern Illinois Coal company for urging non union mining. He cites at least 22 dead and 16 injured with possible further deaths, noting two miners killed and two wounded sparked hostilities. He says 40 non union workers may be dead, as coffins are arranged and the mine is a total wreck with $250000 in damage. No troops needed as sheriff says calm expected.
Amsterdam authorities move to halt a mass demonstration planned for the Hague Conference to support Bolshevik delegates. Communist speakers from several nations were slated to address the rally, prompting government action to prevent the protest.
A charter for the Famous Shoe Company was recorded this morning by Register and Recorder John T. Brinton. Incorporators include A. I. Wachs, Harry H. Wachs, Jacob Wachs and T. V. A. Malloy with $10,000 capital stock in shares of $100 each. The company will operate in this city.
Receipts Friday evening included a $100 contribution from a well known local man who asked to remain anonymous. Several five dollar checks were also received as subscriptions, and the First Baptist church expresses deep gratitude for these gifts.
John Sheridan transfers to New Castle Mutual Building and Loan Association Union for 1 dollar. Earl C Mayberry to Audley J Taylor Mahoning for 1 dollar. Frances W Walker to Beaver Enameling Co Ellwood City for 7175 dollars. Weingartner Realty Co to Mary Dambrozia Fifth ward for 1 dollar. Weingartner Realty Co to James Cambrozia 1 dollar. Matilda Rhodes to Nina G Haas Second ward for 1 dollar. Agnes E Gray to Lucy B Strawhecker Little Beaver 1 dollar. Lucy B Strawhecker to Wilbert Gray Little Beaver 1 dollar. Margaret May Blackwood to Harry E Thompson Fourth ward 550 dollars.
A capital in Washington plans to paint its dome requiring 1000 gallons of paint. The project aims to restore the dome’s appearance and protect the structure with a fresh coat.
Several minor complaints filled police logs Friday evening as officers chased disturbances in East Side streets. Fireworks reports near Allen and East Washington persisted for four nights without suspects found, while disorderly youths near Maitland and South Jefferson were dispersed. A car window being stoned on Butler avenue led to no culprits, and Mrs. Dufford’s claim against a Pennsylvania car driver near the station was verified. A dog kept on Croton avenue premises all night drew a complaint, and Officer Fiella recovered a four-key set turned in to headquarters for owner identification.
The New Bedford Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church held a social last Tuesday in the church parlors. A brief business meeting elected officers: President Helen Shields, vice president Evelyn Wortman, secretary Helen McClenahan, treasurer Grace Anderson. The evening featured games and a lunch. Attendees included Anna Rice, Julia McClenahan, Evelyn Wortman, Grace Anderson, Helen Shields, Doris Eppinger, Thelma Shields, Irene Harry, Rosalyn Campbell, Mildred Hanna, Vivian Hanna, Martha McClenahan, Anna M. Cummings, Florence Wortman, Katheryn Wortman, Margaret Cover, Eowing Thompson, Lucian Black, Mylo Burrows, Lloyd Bailey, Earl McClusky, Rev T E Thompson, Russel, Harold and Cecil Bailey, Charles Hanna, Dick Shields, Wilbur Petit, Paul Shields, F O Shields, S S Shields.
Albert Jenkinger of New Castle has purchased the grocery store from Geo Wortman and began his duties Monday morning June 18.
Communion services will be held at Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Sabbath morning June 25 at 11 15 o clock. Residents are invited to attend and partake in the service led by church officials.
New Bedford society notices report births and names, visits by Mary Lockhart of St Louis and others, travels to Youngstown and Pulaski, siblings and relatives visiting, school and church activities, birthday celebrations, and a local school lot sale announced for Monday June 26. The items mention families including Sagebiel, McClenahan, Kirkwood, Rogers, Davis, Paden, McGown, Mariner, Zedaker, White, Porter, Burdock, Vaughan, Cummings, Strunkard, and McClenahan among others in New Castle, Slippery Rock, and nearby towns.
Evening visits with Mr and Mrs E Cover and family are recorded. Mr and Mrs George Allen entertained Mr and Mrs W S Lowry Monday. Ralph Underwood and Fay Wilcox spent Monday in Youngstown Ohio. Mrs Frank Hoffmister and children Dorothy and Gordon of Edensburg were guests of Mrs Mary Wallace recently. Mrs Joseph Neely and children Eunice William Florence Mary and Ina are visiting relatives at Mars Pennsylvania. Mrs Charles Shields was a Youngstown visitor Friday.
An aeroplane applied poisoned powder over a six acre grove infested with caterpillars, killing millions of caterpillars in three days.
Judge Emery will hold a short session of court Monday morning to make an order on a partition petition and address any other matters brought before him.
In the Commonwealth v Albert Holder James Arlington and Charles Coleman carnival company members are charged with larceny and receiving and directed to leave the proceedings as the case advances.
Judge Emery this morning sentenced the defendants to pay a fine of ten dollars and costs each and directed that they leave town at once.
Sheriff William G. Andrews finishes papering and painting the sheriff's office and renovates and repaints the jail. The office and jail are reported in much better shape than in years.
A child explains to her mother that she has not bathed yet because the tub was filthy with a fly in it, leaving her simply disgusted. The quote captures a domestic moment described in Life.
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