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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1920

Page

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Logan's assailant still at liberty in Democratic race

On the eve of the Democratic convention a survey of delegates shows Williams Gibbs McAdoo remains a leading preference for many, but no candidate is near a majority. Delegates express pride in their states yet doubt a solid nomination without drafting McAdoo. Continued on Page Two.

Logan McAdoo Marlen E. Pew Cnternationss News Service San Francisco Williams Gibbs McAdoo International News Service Cox Edwards

Yellow Gal Accused Shooter Narrowly Escapes Custody

George Spradley known as Yellow Gal was briefly detained Friday after a harbor area sighting following the shooting of City Detective Logan. He denied involvement, identity was confirmed, and he was released to return to work on the Bedford road.

George Spradley Yellow Gal William West Boyd Creighton G. Logan Yallow Gal Logan New Bedford Road

Taxi driver returns jewels to Cuban visitor

A Manhattan taxicab driver, Joseph Cahill, found jewels valued between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars on the floor of his taxi after driving a Cuban visitor to his hotel from the pier. Cahill returned the gems to the Marquis De quesne and received a reward.

International News Service New York Diogenes Joseph Cahill Manhattan Marquis Dequesne

Predict Arrest In Elwell Murder

New York police predicted an arrest in the Joseph B. Ellwell murder within 24 hours. A turf associate, middle aged and wealthy, is suspected after conflicting statements during detective interviews. Marie Larsen, house keeper, tied the suspect to the case via three sets of keys and a potential money dispute or unwritten law motive.

International News Service New York Joseph B. Ellwell Elwell Marie Larsen

Drowned Boy Dominick Latino Body Found Near Shenango River

The body of Dominick Latino, the boy who drowned in the Shenango river Thursday, was found this afternoon near McCleary Avenue in Shenango. Police were notified at 2 o'clock.

Dominick Latino Shenango River McCleary Avenue Shenango

Taxpayers rush to city treasurer to pay taxes

Taxpayers rush to the city treasurer to pay city and poor taxes before July 1 to avoid penalties. The amount collected now is sizable and payments remain accepted at face value until the deadline.

Suffrage Pickets Plan to Camp on Trail of Harding

National Woman's Party to picket Senator Harding during his nomination notification ceremonies. Suffragists from all states will form a line around his Marion Ohio home and follow him on the campaign tour. Alice Paul will organize the Ohio delegation for Old Home Week and notify party members statewide.

International News Service Washington National Woman's Party Senator Harding Alice Paul Marion Harding Miss Paul Ohio

Three Miles Of Concrete Road To Be Built

The State Highway department plans a three mile concrete section of the New Castle and Ellwood City road. Surveyors near Register and Recorder John T. Brinton are laying groundwork for the route 315 project. The road will extend from East New Castle toward Ellwood City to Rose Stop on the Harmony line, with operations not starting until next spring.

State Highway Department New Castle Ellwood City Register and Recorder John T. Brinton East New Castle Rose Stop Harmony Line Rosestop

Missionary Reported Taken by Turks Near Tarsus

The U S department of state opened an active probe into unconfirmed reports that American missionary Mrs Paul Nilson has been captured by Turkish nationalists near Tarsus in Cilicia The department has ordered agents to secure her release and protect other Americans in the area The report came by telegraph from her father H A Fischer of Wheaton College Illinois.

Washington Department of State Paul Nilson Tarsus Cilicia Davis

Settlement Of Strike Sought By Railroaders

A public meeting at Moose Hall on South Mercer street outlined the New Castle Yardmen's Association stance in the railroad strike. Strikers are willing to return with full senority rights, but four railroad brotherhoods may still trigger another walkout. They urged Wilson, the ICC and the press to back a settlement and return to work with rights. Speakers urged business leaders to aid a resolution, noting railroads seek 5 percent return on investment. M Mulcahy of the Yardmen stated he is not aligned with Federated Shop Crafts. about 150 B and O shop workers belong to the Yardmen.

Moose Hall Mercer Street New Castle Wilson Interstate Commerce Commission The Manufacturers Association and the Press B. W. Baldwin Conway W. O. Taylor Pittsburgh M. Mulcahy New Castle Yardmen’s Association Federated Shop Yardmen’s Association

Willard Avenue Bridge Abutment Nearing Completion

Construction on the stone abutment of the Willard avenue bridge over Crawford run advances after recent council authorization. The structure is expected to be completed in a short time.

Willard Avenue Crawford Run

Harding Confers With Roosevelt On The Issues

Senator Harding meets Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and sources say soldier legislation will top his acceptance speech. Campaign aides plan careful handling of the soldier vote to win support for the Republican ticket. He works at his office after late night preparations at home.

Hayward International News Service Washington Harding Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Supt B G Graham Attends Pittsburgh Educational Course

Prof Ben G Graham, superintendent of New Castle public schools, will travel to the University of Pittsburgh for a two week intensive course on Educational Measurements. Dr Frank Ballou of Boston will lead, with Pittsburgh professors Davis Cooper and Curry assisting. The program, cut from six weeks, runs six hours daily and is limited to 50 participants.

Ben G. Graham New Castle Public University of Pittsburgh Frank Ballou Boston Mass Davis, Cooper and Curry Pittsburgh Ballou

Classified ads due by noon for same-day publication

Notice from The News Co. requires all classified ads to be in the News office by noon to insure same-day publication. Fred L. Rentz, manager, urges getting both small and large ads in promptly.

the News Co Fred L. Rentz Mer

Red Lumber Yardmaster Hurt In Bridge Street Knife Fight

Harley Gormley known as Red, assistant yardmaster at Carnegie Steel, is in Shenango Valley hospital in serious condition with knife wounds allegedly inflicted by George MacAbee in a Bridge Street house Friday afternoon. Police search for MacAbee. witness Clara Jones described a scuffle and Gormley crying out that he had been cut.

Harley Gormley Red Carnegie Steel Company Shenango Valley Hospital George MacAbee Bridge Street MacAbee Rieck Elder Dysart Gaston Logan Gormley Cy Landrum George Mason Clara Jones Mason Landrum

Vacancies Persist in Lawrence County Schools

County Superintendent C. F. Ball reports ongoing vacancies in Lawrence County schools despite efforts to hire teachers. Several new instructors joined last week, and officials hope to fill all positions before opening. Ball notes the county is in better shape than neighboring Butler and Beaver counties but stresses continued hard work.

Lwrence County C. F. Ball Butler Beaver Counties Ball

Rigbys Plan Florida Trip for Short Business Visit

Co. C. Rigby and son Charles Jr. depart for Florida by automobile to explore business opportunities and potential permanent relocation. Journey expected to last ten days to two weeks with Mrs. Rigby and daughter Miss Adelaide joining once a base is established.

Co. C. Rigby Charles Jr Florida

Passport Costs Given Big Boost

Promontary Ralph M. Campbell reports a notice that passport fees rise from $1 to $9. The higher rate takes effect after July 1, reflecting a substantial increase in travel document costs.

Ralph M. Campbell

Fire Leaves 30 Homeless in Pittsburgh Blaze

A fire at West Natrona in Pittsburgh early today destroyed a store and four residences, leaving about 30 people homeless. The total loss is estimated at 23000 dollars.

Pittsburgh West Natrona

Reward Offered After Logan Shot On Bridge Street Case

City Detective Co G Logan was shot by a man described as Red Perdue while pursuing a suspect on Bridge Street. Logan, hospitalized at Shenango Valley, is expected to recover. Police sought Cy Landrum and others as the investigation, marked by a flurry of arrests, intensified.

Negro Logan Bridge Street Creighton G. Logan Perdue Shenango Valley Hospital H. E. Zerner H. D. Boyles J. Ed. Elder Rieck Dysart Carl Yaston Creighton Logan City Co. G. Logan W. T. Burns Cy Landrum Landrum

Rotarians Plan Thrift Club Aiding City Boys

At a noon Rotary meeting at the YMCA the club outlined a boy development program. Each Rotarian will mentor a local boy, fund a bank account with five dollars per member, and finance start up and future expenses for a thrift club aimed at teaching citizenship.

Rotary Club Louis B. Round New Castle Round

Death Record El Booker 70 Shenango Township

Miss Mary Ellen Scully of 729 Butler Avenue reports the death of El Booker 70 in Shenango Township. Infant Rodgers aged 1 day from Tif Carlisle Street is also noted.

el Booker Shenango Township Mary Ellen Scully Butler Avenue Rodgers Tif Carlisle Street

Troop F Meeting Open to Enlistees Sunday

Troop F and potential enlistment candidates are called to a meeting at the Market Building headquarters on Neshannock Avenue this Sunday June 27 at 8:30 PM. All members urged to report and bring any prospective enlistees. officers invite eligible men to attend. Captain Lee Horner signed the notice.

Neshannock Ave Lee Horner

Multiple incidents shock Harmony and towns across region

Snapshot list reports Joseph Braude of Harmony injured when a truck collided with a B&O train. A three day old baby found wrapped on steps of the Washington County Home. William S. Athey, trackman, killed by a passenger train in Martinsburg West Virginia. Hail stones nightly roofs in Hillsdale Wyoming. Windber Pennsylvania dumps 1600 barrels of beer valued at 30000 into sewers. Wesley Sheldon won Worcester farm bureau bread making contest. Luther Payne in Steubenville jail confesses sleight of hand over ground glass claim. Cumbeland Maryland lineman electrocuted repairing city fire alarm. Kostanti widow located in Warsaw Poland after WWI death. William Hazlett died from automobile injuries. Albert Jackson sentenced to life for killing Harry Williams.

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Eral Opinion Cox and Edwards Marshall Here Ellwood Star Sridge B. G. Graham Burns Rotarians Joseph Braude Harmony Fred Blatt Washington County William S, Athey Martinsburg W. Va Hillsdale Wyoming Windber Wesley Sheldon Worcester, Mass Farm Bureau Luther Payne Steubenville C. C. Wright Cumberland, Md Alex. Kostanti Warsaw Poland William C. Hazlett Franklin Albert Jackson Youngstown Come Stable Harry Williams
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