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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
1
Special to Tha Nowa from Houston June 26 A radio tip urges listeners to tune in tonight for the keynote speech by Claude Bowers, praised as sharp and candid about the Republican side. Will signs off with strong praise for Bowers and the broadcast.
The city hears a call for memory while Lawrence county prepares 15 more miles of state highways led by the New Wilmington to Pulaski link. Weather hints a dry spell may come. auto traffic grows as visitors from Massachusetts and South Carolina pass through. A paving bid to connect State Street and West Washington Street clears the way for Ohio to Pittsburgh traffic, removing hazards and obstructions along Washington Street. The Bronze door of the old Lawrence Savings and Trust building is unveiled as stockades vanish from front of First National Bank. The Rotary Club crippled children's committee, led by J. Lee Calahan, garners praise for years of service.
Five killed in blast at New England Fireworks plant on Brainard road Thompsonville Connecticut. Three victims were children and several injured, with many homes wrecked and debris strewn across the countryside. Identification of victims delayed due to mangled bodies.
Democratic platform drafters propose a split approach to the prohibition issue at the convention. The wets would press for a modified Wolstead law while the drys push praise for the Eighteenth Amendment, aiming to adopt a middle plank demanding strict enforcement of the Constitution.
Aboard the Democratic ticket the vice presidential pick is shaping around Len Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas. The Smith campaign board favors a dry Protestant ally to agriculture from a Southern or border state, with several other names still discussed as potential running mates.
General Umberto Nobile, aboard Citta Di Milano at Virgo Bay, leads rescue talks with seaplane pilots to reach 20 marooned men in the Arctic. Swedish pilot Lundborg and two Italians plan return flights with ski-equipped planes, as Nobile and crew push efforts after the Italia dirigible loss.
In South Philadelphia at dawn Robert Haggerty aged 33, a feared underworld gunman, was shot dead. A hail of bullets from a speeding car struck John Scopoletti, alleged leader of a Little Italy faction, earlier.
Building officials issued permits to H J Calahan of 219 East Sheridan Avenue Lauren H Thayer of 353 East Lincoln Willam R Bender of 117 Garfield Downing of 910 Young Street and J Clyde Gillvlan of 202 Fairfield Avenue for five new dwellings in the city.
The Public Service Commission approved New Castle Electric Street Railway plans to change two lines including the Grant street line and part of the lower park line. The lower park segment from Andrews stop to Cascade Park will be abandoned. The city had complained about discontinuing park service, arguing profitability if the line remained active.
International News Services reports London June 26 that British and American postal authorities push to solve the Leviathan registered mail robbery with $500,000 seized. They lack crucial information and may not arrest yet. Authorities believe the theft occurred before the Leviathan reached Southampton last Friday night.
Death records list Minnie S Hammond age 29 of 906 East Washington Gratta Earle Seul Jr 13 months of 6223 East Washington Walter F Miller 32 Sharon Elizabeth George age 2 721 Moravia Winfield Miller Hendersonville NC Nancy Gill 63 Youngstown ay
Democratic delegates opened the convention aiming to ratify Gov Al Smith's nomination and adopt a platform appealing to moderates while placating radicals on prohibition. Leaders sought harmony and an immediate adjournment to prevent clashes reminiscent of 1924.
At Aguston Texas on June 76 delegates convene, form a temporary organization, appoint committees and recess until 7 pm. Tonight’s session will hear keynote address by Claude G. Bowers of New York as temporary chairman to address millions of radio listeners.
In New York Peaches Heenan, now 18, begins a courtroom fight for her share of the Browning estate. Her mother Garolyn M Heenan is appointed guardian ad litem by Justice Lyden to represent Peaches in Supreme Court proceedings as the former vaudeville performer seeks dower rights amid the ongoing family dispute.
President Hoover listens to the Democratic Houston convention by radio and outlines a short, calm Republican campaign. He will travel west around July 10 with East and West managers to be named, while James Good vies for a leadership post and the party aims to avoid mudslinging and emphasize administration achievements.
Two men with guns robbed the San Antonio Light Co office in the morning. They held up the cashier and escaped with 7000 dollars in cash. A 200 dollar reward was offered, and police with strong crews expected arrests. No shots were fired as the cashier opened the cash box.
Wide divergence of opinion among Democratic leaders on farm relief plus limited optimism about a McNary Haugen style plank. Ed A O Nea l Alabama and Chester Gray Washington presented the alliance proposal to Gov. Smith of New York, with no definite outcome. A follow up push is planned as opposition grows among Eastern Democrats to blanket endorsement.
Governors Smith nomination proceeds with a formal process. A sharp skirmish over the prohibition plank is anticipated, but leaders seek a moderate path to avoid further open conflict. South leaders favor a wet plank while others push restraint. Continued on page seven.
Arthur Mometer Old Man Magee is described as a cautious, prepared figure who carries an umbrella and a raw stick, always ready for rain or sun. In June, at sixty seven, he proclaims safety first and stays visible day or night, weathering gloom or brightness.
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