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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

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Whitfield To Be Brought Back To Cleveland Ohio

Cleveland detectives will escort John L. Whitfield back to Cleveland from Detroit after arrest for murder. Extreme precautions were used to prevent another escape at the yard of the Ternes Coal and Lumber company where he worked as night foreman. Whitfield admitted being with Dennis Griffen when Griffen was shot but said Griffen shot himself during the struggle.

International News Services Detroit Mich Cleveland John L. Whitfield Dennis Griffen Charles O. Nevel Whitfield Ternes Coal and Lumber Company Madison Wis Biamba Griffen

Annual Picnic At Cascade Park For Mission Mothers

The Rescue Mission will host its annual picnic at Cascade Park Thursday morning at 10 o clock. Mothers and children from the mission will attend as guests with plenty of noon food promised. Mia Annelita McKee of the YWCA will oversee the feeding tables as organized by Bible class members.

Cascade Park Mia Annelita McKee

Milk and Ice Fund grows past one hundred ninety dollars

Readers contribute to The News Milk and Ice Fund for undernourished children. Donations have surpassed the 190 dollar mark, with gifts from F. J. Connery and others totaling over 108 dollars previously reported plus fresh contributions. Send or drop off gifts at The News to aid purchases of milk and ice for needy babies.

F. J. Connery

When Ambition Glitters for a College Girl

A fragmentary verse portrait portrays a young college woman urged by suitors to pursue fame and acclaim. She weighs career against romantic prize and vows to win lasting respect, envisioning a life of achievement beyond fleeting praise.

May Place to Install Town Clock in Church Tower

Rev Co M Smatl says a large clock may be placed in the First Christian church steeple within months. Carl Beck, steeplejack, was seen at repairs and noted the oval steeple opening would suit the installation. Currently New Castle has one town clock at the courthouse.

First Christian Church New Castle Court House

Pinchot orders all state workers to obey dry laws

Harrisburg June 27 International News Service reports Governor Pinchot declared that every state employee must personally support defend and obey prohibitions. He said no appointment will be made without a word of honor to uphold the 18th Amendment and other enacted laws and that loyalty to administration policies is required. He cited his inaugural address and warned against internal opposition.

International News Service Harrisburg Pinchot United States

County In Oklahoma Under Martial Law

Five hundred national guardsmen placed Okmulgee county under martial law by order of Governor J. C. Walton. He said city and county authorities failed to cope with lawlessness and intimidation by secret organizations. Guard units from Tulsa Oklahoma City Muskogee and Wetumka enforce the order under Brig Gen Alva W. Niles.

International News Service Okmulgee Okla J. C. Walton Okmulges County Aldrich Blake National Guard Tulsa Oklahoma City Muskogee Wetuka Alva WN Niles

Marriage Licenses Listed for Ellwood City and Nearby Areas

A list of marriage licenses shows Harry L. Smith and Louise Susan McKelvey in Ellwood City, Howard L. Leslie and Belle L. Hook in Slippery Rock RD, Robert Joyce and Mary O Donnel in Pittsburgh, John A. Rooney and Gertrude O Conner in New Castle, S A Banaana and Eleanor M. Marcella in New Castle, John E. Tudear and Marie Musenasia in Youngstown, with additional names from New Castle and Youngstown.

Harry L., Smith Ellwood City Louise Susan McKelvey Howard L. Leslie Slippery Rock Belle New Castle Eleanor M. Marcella John E. Tudear Youngstown Marie Musenasia

Steeplejack Works On 196 Foot Church Steeple

Carl Beck, a Texas steeplejack, astonishes locals while repairing the First Christian church steeple rising 196 feet. Repairs will take 11 days with four corner uprights removed, a lightning arrester to be installed, loose slate replaced, and the steeple painted after work. The Gothic, mortarless brick church fronts West Washington Street, built with brick walls three feet thick.

Carl Beck Texas Beck Washington Street

Two Men Hospitalized After Cutting Affray in New Castle

Two men, Joe Arcangelo and Ericole Arbconi, both from local addresses, remain in New Castle hospital with knife wounds after a fight last night. They name suspect Mike Leona, 55, who fled and has not been apprehended. Arcangelo suffered severe injuries including loss of part of his left ear, while Arbconi had a chest wound. Police received a call from the railroad yard around 11:20 pm locating the injured men. Night officers Dysart and Nelson investigated at Levine alley and Rosa Point Limestone Co. details remain sparse from the victims.

Joe Arcangelo Home Street Ericole Arbconi Home Atreet New Castle Hospital Mike Leona Leona Arcangelo Aricon Pennsylvania Railroad Dysart Omiser Nelson Mike Saul Levine Alley Rosa Point Limestone Company

Company Seeks To Restrain Pickets Involved Labor Strike

Boston June 27 a meeting of rival telephone unions offered the only hope for settlement as many New England areas faced service disruption. Massachusetts Rhode Island suffered most while Maine Vermont and New Hampshire fared better. May Patch Up Differences. Miss Annie Molloy of Local No 1 called the talks to patch up rifts with the operators union led by Miss Julia O Conner.

International News Service Boston New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Vermont New Hampshire Annie Molloy Jocal No. 1 Telephone Operators’ Union Julia O'Conner International

Lions Club Names Officers For Year

Officers were chosen for the year starting July 1 at the Lions club meeting held at the YMCA. Posts include President C Hugh Blair First Vice President C Harry Second Vice President Dr B M Mott Third Vice President H S Wilson Secretary James L O Toole Treasurer A Green Lion Tanner William E B Gordon Directors A C McCoy Dr T M Shaffer Wayne Stirzinger Dr W C Meechem P K Stevenson spoke on Milk and fund support and the drive. Members pledged support for ticket purchases and Carl Walters furnished the refreshments. The Kiwanis club invitation to casual park picnic was accepted for members and their wives.

Lions Club C. Hugh Blair C. Harry B. M. Mott H. S. Wilson James L. O'Toole A. Green Tait Twister John Davis Lion Tanner William EB. Gordon Kiwanta Club Casual Park Will Atland

Straight Americanism Promoted By Lions Club Leader

Atlantic City June 27 Edward S Vaught Oklahoma Sky president urged personal abstinence and full compliance with the Volstead act at the seventh annual convention of the International Association of Lions clubs More than 3000 Lions attended and Omaha and Columbus Ohio campaigned for the next meeting location.

International News Service Atlantic City N. J Edward S. Vaught Oklahoma Sky International Association At Lion Clubs Vaught Omaha Columbus Ohio

Small Girl Bitten By Dog On Highland Avenue

Beatrice Belknap, the eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Belknap of 410 Highland Avenue, Was confronted by a dog owned by Donald Pitwer of Wallace on Tuesday afternoon near Highland Avenue. The dog bit both hips causing severe injuries. Officer Nelson ordered the dog tied for ten days to determine rabies risk and warned Mr Bitzer, the owner, to quarantine. Authorities say stricter action may follow if not complied.

Beatrice W. G. Belknap Highland Avenue Incon Donald Pitwer Wallace Nelson Bitzer

Williamsport Lynch Attempt Leads to Trial in Hagerstown

Williamsport, Md, quiets after a man attempted to seize Druggist William Hurd who assaulted his stepson Ollie Herg. Hurd will stand trial in Hagerstown next November. A missing woman Edith McMullen left after warnings from Ku Klux Klan members. Deputies guard Hurd's home. Edward A Wooda Agency takes over offices on North Mercer Street for remodeling.

International News Service Waderstown Williamsport Willam Hurd Ollie Hegs Hagerstown Minx Edith McMullen Noraé Hurd Jahe Ku Klux Klan M. J. Donnelly Edward A

Harding Heads West for Zion National Park Tour

President Harding and Mrs Harding left Washington for a westward tour and, after a Pullman journey, traveled in private car to Zion National Park Utah for a 64 mile motor trip. Army officers and woodsmen guided the president into the primeval wilderness seeking a respite from crowds and speech making. The trip adds to his planned Yellowstone visit and highlights the Mormon linked Zion area in Utah.

George RB. Holmes International News Bergice Wingtt Corresports Cedar City Utah Harding Washington National Park Zion National Park Zion Park Yellowstone

Building Trades Council Calls Special Meeting Tonight

Building trades workmen may strike if wage adjustments are not agreed by Monday. A special meeting is set for 5:00 pm at the Trades and Labor Assembly Hall to arrange for possible emergency action and prevent a city wide work stoppage on upcoming projects.

oMce Building Trades Council Trades and Labor Assembly Builders’ Exchange and

Girl Unable To Identify Carroll At Meat Market Arrest

Mary Colaluca of North Cascade patreet failed to positively identify George Carroll as the man who held her up Thursday. Carroll was arrested Tuesday morning at John Moore’s meat market on Croton avenues. Colaluca said the suspect resembled the assailant but could not be sure. Carroll remains held for the balance of the five day period while police continue checks to confirm if he is the suspect.

Mary Colaluca North Cascade Patreet George Carroll John Moore Croton Carroll

Policeman Campbell Found Not Guilty in Battery Trial

The jury in the commonwealth v Policeman Clare Campbell returned a not guilty verdict on a charge of fault and battery against George Boenteh, with the county to bear the costs. A separate report notes J B Ryan’s car collision on Arlington Avenue involving a foreign vehicle, damaging a fender and the top.

Commonwealth Clare Ones Campbell George Boenteh Lawrence J. B. Ryan Arlington Avenue Arington Avenue

Death Notice for Elizabeth Tain Boyles and Others

Death record fragment lists Elizabeth Tain Boyles age 31 from North Mb street then G Phillipe 34 Jeannette PA, William J Carson 80 West Mttsburgh, Carmine Pahyie months 107 Friendship street.

Ezabeth Tain Boyles Mb Street Handler G. Phillipe Jeannette William J. Carson Weat Mttsburgh Carmine Pahyie Months Friendship Street

Kiwanis Inter-Club Picnic At Cascade Park

Kiwanis clubs from 24 cities descend on Cascade Park New Castle for a district picnic with Youngstown Beaver Falls and Rochester sending large delegations. Cars and trains bring members and their families as 150 from Rochester 250 from Youngstown and many from others gather for the afternoon event hosted by New Castle Kiwanis with guests from a 50 mile radius.

Cascade Park Kiwanis Club New Castle Lawrence County Rochester Youngstown Beaver Falls

Croton Girl In Critical Condition After Intruder

Margaret Helbley aged 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Helbley of 1012 Croton avenue suffered a nervous shock Friday evening when an unknown man forced entry during a party. She is in a most serious condition from brain fever developing after the shock. Her doctor Dr B G Bosak will consent to hospital transfer if her condition improves. An intruder entered via the back door, was chased by Margaret's brother who fired three shots but none hit the intruder as he fled toward the golf grounds.

Margaret Helbler Yasre Samuel Helbley Croton Avenue B. G. Bosak Margaret

Notable Deaths And Accidents From The Week

A series of brief notices report Mrs. Wilhelmina Oherdeck's death at 89 in Martins Ferry after heat exposure and a stroke. Other items include Joseph Gresualdo charged with murder in Altoona after a fatal boarding house shooting. A teen, Willimon Smith, nearly died attempting a river float near Tunkhannock. Reverend A W Anderson resigns to command the Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home. Youngman Hazleton sustains scalp lacerations from a car wheel incident. Five year old Frank Paul dies in Easton after being struck by a baseball during a jam. Mrs Annas Raintwigh of Pleasant, Pa. suffers a gunshot wound.

Wilhelmina Oherdeck Martins Ferry Frank Paul Easton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Self Friend Arthur Mometer Aly Carcer Hindustan Beere Weil Servics Oklahoma Xen Company Springfield Lions’ Club Binir Hugh Blair International Lions’ Club Wiliamsport Fwnlalges Brigham Young Yosemite Mra. Barding Campbell Joseph Gresualdo Altoona Clarence Leonand Susquehanna River Willimon Smith Tunkhannock Pa 4A. W. Anderson First Baptist Church Baston Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home Bonkins Mra Annas Raintwigh
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