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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

Page

2

Fired Revolver To Frighten Man Says Mrs Davies

Mrs Davies of 910 Winslow Avenue explains she fired a single shot from a window across the street to frighten a man who stood on her firs. property while waiting for a neighbor to go to work. She says the man had no honest motive, did not threaten her, and she did not shoot at him. Police were told she acted from concern and she bears no ill will toward officers, noting she acted while alone with her young daughter.

N. Davies Winslow Ulénue Ahe Tady Vee. Davies Polley Avery Poller Tines Friands Et Faye Creal Daniel L. Davies Finslow Avenue A. J. Weint Edison Avenue Matthew Yost Beat Dunleavy Welst Newe Wweist Sbe New Castle Trong Butler

Allen Street Paving Authorized by City Council

City council approved an ordinance this morning authorizing paving of Allen Street from Base Washington Street to Taylor Street in the future. The measure directs work to proceed under the street improvement program.

Council Base Washington Street Taylor Street

Where To Go Tonight at the Custard Cup with a notable cast

A listings page highlights the Custard Cup program featuring Pegsy Shaw and Ed- My Hero. It mentions Monty Banks two reel comedies, Snub Pollard shorts, Stan Laurel titles, and actors like Milton Sills, John Bowers, Anna Q Nilsson, Bebs Daniels, and Pathe News from the Regent and STAN houses.

Pegsy Shaw Atrow Fox Millem Uatt Richard Collin Lyons DOME Madge Bethany Cullin Landis Sacar Monty Banks Milton Sills John Bowers Marguerite de la Monte Stan Bebs Daniels Jamey Kirkwood Anna Q. Nilson Stan Laurel White Kings Jazy Bug Pathe News

Harding Addresses Smith Prohibition Clash and Enforcement

President Harding criticizes New York Governor Al Smith for backing state repeal of prohibition enforcement, arguing state rights are preserved by local enforcement. He lists federal roles in commerce, revenue, and anti smuggling, insisting local police must handle prohibition with public support.

Menocrance el Venture Harding Gov. Smith Washington Dutles

Prohibition Speech Warns of Wider Harm to Law

The speaker argues that a national liquor policy would corrode public life and mock the law, insisting no issue should trump enforcement. He closes by urging support for the world court as a major step toward peace and war prevention.

World Court

Birthday Club School Attended Fe 4 Birthday Date

A brief item notes attendance at Birthday Club School with a date placeholder fe 4 and birthday date indicated as 2s and e20-0, detailing participation or event recognition for that occasion.

Rum Runner With Heavy Cargo Captured Off Jersey Coast

A speeding rum runner aboard the craft Mary E. Gully was chased by Seminole officers for ten miles along the Jersey shore. After coast guard shots, the rum runner surrendered when engines were reversed. The seizure is described as among the heaviest since the rum fleet’s appearance off Atlantic Highlands. The vessel’s ownership had not yet been determined.

Jersey Serula Mary E. Gully Alank Orelesa Coast Guard Atlantic Highlands

Four Youths Drown In Wyoming Valley

Four youths drowned in the Wyoming Valley over the week. Joseph Bish Jr., 14, of Du Pont, drowned at New Ball Reservoir after slipping from a log. George Merkel, 19, of Berwick, drowned in the Susquehanna at Lower Berwick after heart failure. John Witcossi, 24, of Plains, drowned in the Susquehanna when going beyond depth. William Smith, 17, of Tunkhannock, drowned in a creel as an automobile tire used for buoyancy burned in deep water. The three bodies not recovered.

D International News Vvices George Merkel Berwick Susquehanna River Lower John Witcossi Plains W William Smith Tunkhannock

Boy Scout Camp Opens for Troop Members

More than 30 scouts left New Castle at seven this morning for a two week camp at Muddy Creek Falls. The site was prepared after weeks of labor and will host Rotary Troops 1a No. 105 denburg No. 1 Harbor Bridge and Rotary Troop of Milwood City.

New Castle Muddy Creek Falls Rotary

Ure for Soy Beans and Pacific Oil Trade

A historic note describes long running oil and soy bean operations involving imports from Manchuria. It discusses distribution of soy beans and the production of oil cake and related products in the Pacific region, highlighting established trade channels and regional availability.

Manchuria

Not Guilty Verdict Ends Sensational Local Case

Mrs. Josephine Best is acquitted of murder after six hours of deliberation. The distraught defendant cried, was removed from the courtroom, and later expressed gratitude to the jury. Family reunions followed as supporters praised local officials, and Best announced plans for rest at a sanitarium before resuming care for her children.

Mra Epauleavy Mrs. Dunleavy Best Andrews Rae Muirhead A. J. Weisz Edison Aveie C. HM. Akens J. L. Alexander

Jury verdict praised by judge and attorneys

Judge William E Porter lauded the jury as intelligent competent gentlemen whose verdict reflected their honest convictions. The private council for the Mutfords and the prosecution expressed confidence, while the judge said he had no element to add to the verdict.

Coume William, E. Porter Mutfords

Whadda Ya See Wage Genking Or Absent Minded

A fragmented local page notes a man diving into Neshannock creek for glasses, later found by Harry Offtut who shouted a rescue. Other scenes include a West Site young lady, a Chinese mother watching traffic, three boys on bicycles near a truck on Highland avenue, a barefoot girl crossing street flares, a man pedaling with a dinner bucket on handlebars, and a fast North MUM street chase ending at Prinity church. Ice cards on porches and Cascade Beach swimming are mentioned, with Auto Number 530 New York as a detail.

Neshannock Creek Harry Offtut Aaved

Awards Are Given As St. Marys School Closes Year

Eighth graders Mary Grean and Leo Hieg receive gold medals in Irish history and perfect attendance honors. Awards cover multiple grades with names including Catherine Hannon, Margaret McGonigie, and Elizabeth Book. ceremony marks end of the school year.

Mary Grean Lenore Howley Joseph Young Gertrude Boyle Catherine Hannon Margaret, McGown Caroline Hannon Mabel McLafferty Esther, Broghart Francis Quinn Leo Hieg Daniel Quipr Hugh McPhilips Joseph Grovntend Edward Burna Margaret Davis Clara Young Joseph Keeley Emmett Dagsnon Howard Patterson Francis Mrozek Margaret McGonigie Mary Cosgrove Dorothy Uhl Stella Borren Sith Ethal Donegan Catherine Cunningham Helen Montgomery Anna Dutka Paul Magan Ausen O'Hara Francia Avis McMullen Irene Connor Jane Cunningham Martha Cashman Gerald Young

Blizzard Must Stand Trial For Blair Mountain Death

William Blizzard, mine union chief, must stand trial for the death of George Munay, Losan county deputy sheriff, killed at Blair Mountain on August 31, 1921. Judge S M Sharp sustained the state's demurrer to dismissal based on prior acquittal. Jury selection to begin this afternoon.

Euz-Letoy International News Service Lewisbuhkg W. Vadunes William Blizzard George Munay Losan County Blair Mountain S. MH. Sharp Bineird Charlestown British Isles

Deaths of the Day Thomas Millon Suvenson Civil War veteran

Death notices list Thomas Millon Suvenson aged six and Civil War veteran Thomas Millon Suvenson of Slippery Rock township who died at his home after a stroke. Born February 27, 1843, he served in Co J 4th Regiment PA Volunteer Infantry and saw active service. Surviving relatives include sisters Elizabeth Stevenson and Margaret Leathers, brother A A Stevenson, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from his home with Rev. Wright and burial in Herman cemetery. Compton Funeral.

Thomas Meltiun Styvilis Thomas Millon Suvenson Lawrence County Slippery Rock Township Mr. Stevenson Reuben and Fannie Bryan Stevenson Flurly Stara Shipus Co. J Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Elizabeth Stevenson Mra Margaret Leathers Rick Hilly Furnace A. A. Stevenson West Pittsburgh Rev. Wright Oak Grove Herman Cemetery

Amelia Sewald Rites Held After Long Illness

Mrs Amelia Sewald aged 84 wife of Fred Sewald died this morning after a long illness. She was a member of St Joseph’s church lodge. Survived by husband three sons Carl Leo and Clarence, sisters in Georgia Pennsylvania and Rochester and brothers in Struthers and Pittsburgh. Funeral Wednesday at 6 from St Joseph cemetery. Interment in St Joseph Cemetery.

Otta Maki Pearl Street New Castle Hospital Maki Andy Otto Pilha Hankonen Wilma Salmines Amelia Sewald Grera Fred Sewald Morris Street St. Joseph’s Church Carl Leo Clarence Pittsburgh Mia Catherine Hebner Atlanta Georgia Adam Lkgdehe Carrick Ara Louise Williamson Mew

FATAL ACCIDENT SADDENS HARDING PARTY AT DENVER

President Harding faced a fatal accident toll as his Denver visit continued. He traveled from the capital after the incident and planned to leave Denver at 1 4 o'clock. He breakfasted with Senator Phipps and greeted thousands of schoolchildren during a parade through the city to the State Capitol.

Harding Denver Wen. Dax Speek Cheyenne Senator Phipps Ohio Society of Colorado Ely

Johnson Says U S Is Missing Russ Business

Moscow dispatch reports Albert A Johnson of New York an agricultural expert says the United States fails to recognize Russia's growing farming machinery market and the vast selling power there. The article also mentions a Wilmington resident Mrs. John W Bladet h returning home from Mercer Pennsylvania.

Johnson U. S Cinternational News Service Moscow Russia Albert A Jougson New York Meric Rus Johnson United States John W. Bladeth Wilmington Mercer

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