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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
7
Roosevelt calls Smith a man of destiny and claims Republicans fear his rise. He asserts electing the New York governor would restore confidence and momentum for the party.
Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York for president, praising his record in public service and integrity. Roosevelt warned delegates to choose a candidate who can restore confidence, dismissing passion and prejudice and stressing the need to combat government corruption. He called Smith a dangerous adversary to the Republicans and urged nationwide support for victory.
At a London bazaar a young woman stood with 140 handkerchiefs draped over her frame. The items varied in style and size, arranged picturesquely across her body for display.
Bargain alert as 600 new girls wash dresses go on sale Friday and Saturday. Location listed as New Castle with Butler and Jeannette mentioned in ads.
Louis Fox of Erie Pennsylvania was fined $500 and costs and sentenced to one year six months in the Allegheny County Workhouse with license revoked. Judge Emery called Fox a bootlegger and noted the case mirrored ordinary bootlegging despite his life being an open book.
Philadelphia report notes Mrs. Sallie C Hilprecht wife of a former University of Pennsylvania Assyrology professor is now a naturalized U S citizen alongside being native born. Judge Dickinson applying the Cable Act allowed her to obtain franchise rights through marriage after years without a country. Professor Hilprecht will soon receive his own citizenship papers.
In Middletown New York on June 26 Joseph Ray of Newburgh married Esther B Evans of Newburgh. The late wife’s will urged him to remarry and maintain a home, a provision he has now fulfilled by wedding the woman named in the document.
The Dunlap fund to cover the loss from the bombing of County Detective J. M. Dunlap rose $25 to reach $362. Organizers urge a larger total and request donations dropped at The News office at once. Personal appeals emphasize urgency.
Ford roadster belonging to Alex Costa of Station 56 box 104 New Castle Pennsylvania was stolen yesterday from in front of the Smith Brothers garage on North Street where it had been taken for repairs. Police are investigating the theft.
Charles Tom was allowed to go this morning after the mayor suspended his sentence for being drunk. Charles Fisher, held on a loitering charge, was discharged.
A local sporting goods store lists fireworks for sale this season. The brief notice emphasizes consumer safety and age restrictions for purchases while offering a range of pyrotechnic items and seasonal discounts.
An advertisement claims constipation causes many diseases and promotes Kellogg's ALL bran as permanent, guaranteed relief. It urges regular use two tablespoons daily, describes processing as all bran, and notes Kellogg's Bran is produced in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.
Paris reports Premier Herriot said inter allied debts would be treated separately from the Dawes plan and not on the London reparations agenda. He expects United States representation by Kellogg and Logan at the talks.
An exhausted plea describes an eighteen month old American boy with light hair and blue eyes in need of a loving home after being deserted by his mother. The notice seeks a kind man and woman to provide care and stability.
Mrs. James Lotus reports a collision on Croton Avenue Hill when Charles Colnet’s car crossed into her lane from Walnut Street. Both vehicles were wrecked but no injuries were reported. Police were alerted to the incident on Wednesday.
Health department received a report on Wednesday that Mary Prioletta of 1218 Croton Avenue has diphtheria. The notice records a single case and the patient location.
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