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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
1
The piece portrays Will Rogers commenting on modesty and fashion as he notes how authorities and public figures react to his jest about long pants. It references the British empire and public opinion, with Rogers writing as a columnist voice.
The New Wilmington road project advances with widening to fifty feet and smoother curves. A high city view from Jameson Memorial Hospital shows industrial plants along Shenango. New sidewalks appear in busy East Side areas and a planned cemetery park on East Washington street may open next summer. Three autos seen near First M E church reveal differing state licenses, Kentucky states promotion uneasy amid local taboos. A large planting of elm trees at Jameson Memorial Hospital is planned to attract travelers and locals alike.
Weather report shows river stage at 23 feet and 2 inches with temperatures around 14 and 13. Data furnished by LU Wy Ob server B. J and the New Cas te Water Maxi Co Pump shale OPTIC.
A freak tornado swept across Farmington and Kane with northeast winds and heavy rainfall. Damage near Farmington and Kane reached about 150000 dollars, with roofs tossed, trees uprooted, and telephones knocked out. The storm crossed Western Pennsylvania, affecting Uniontown area and surrounding counties before moving on.
Berlin observers mark the tenth anniversary of the Versailles treaty with a day of mourning. President von Hindenburg and German leaders join in protest over the claim that Germany alone caused the World War. Bells toll as the hour nears ten since the signing.
Rev J L Petrie pastor of Grace M E Church received a King George authorized medal for World War service. He enrolled with the 70th Canadian Battalion in 1915 and served in France with the List Battalion and the 3rd Canadian Battalion. He was injured in a German air raid and invalided to England before returning to service. The medal arrives years after discharge as he left Canada for the United States.
State police opened a death investigation into Leon Arentz 21 and Genevieve Mumert 18 of Two Taverns near Gettysburg after they were fatally wounded in a car near Hoffman Orphanage. Authorities believe a self inflicted pistol shot ended the pair's lives. Police search for motive amid unclear circumstances.
Ten years after the Versailles treaty ended World War I senators debate needed changes. Senators Norris Borah and Swanson voiced differing views as they mark the decade since the pact signed June 28 1919. The piece notes liberal and isolationist stances and hints at continued controversy ahead. Continued on page nine.
Three death notices list John Watchison aged 52 of Wallad Mes, Fanma Cotton age 71 of 834 Beek ore street, and John Bichler age 71 of 105 Quest street. The brief items provide only names ages and addresses.
South Bend, Ind. June 28. Pilots Reid Sellers of Walkerton and J E Parehill of Peoria were killed instantly when their plane crashed from a height of feet. The incident was reported as informational news from the field.
Minnesota reporters report two fliers from Minneapolis, Owen J. Liang and Charles Johnson, piloting a morning flight that lifted at 6 a.m. and stayed aloft until 9 35 a m aiming to surpass the world altitude record of 173 hours 22 minutes. They plan to celebrate the Fourth of July from the air as the craft drops pieces during the mission.
Six men riding to work in a Pittsburgh bound auto skidded on a wet curve, crashed into two trees and overturned. Patrik Walsh and Willan Good died instantly. Dan Donahoo died soon after. James Herwood, Francis Kearns, and William Welch suffered skull fractures and critical injuries. car was reportedly traveling at high speed.
John E. Hutchison, 42, a carpenter for the Esposite Comsincume company, died from injuries after falling from the exterior of the former Elwood Library building in Ellwood City. He struck the back of his head on a stone and later died at Ellwood City hospital. He leaves wife Mary Anne Conk Hutchison and three children Titeushawe Harold and Shivaberh, plus six grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services are set for Saturday at his residence in Walnia with interment in Oak Park Cemetery. Original text contains several garbled names and locations.
An aviation report notes the three Musketeers remained aloft over Roosevelt Field after 11 hours of flight. They faced a refueling stop despite a crash elsewhere that killed co pilot Ashcraft and left Miss Gentry in critical condition.
The article describes Captain Hawks preparing for a coastward flight from Roosevelt Field toward Los Angeles. It notes an eight to eighteen minute timing, a seven hour layover, and references to a record, speeds, and a passenger ticket. The text mentions C. B. D. Collyer and an arrival at the airport as part of the voyage.
A garbled witness account recalls a woman stopping at a Millink Washington intersection at 4230 Thursday afternoon. An officer contemplates penalties while authorities discuss traffic and pedestrian safety with unclear details and dates.
A chaotic investigation unfolds as Boston men are interrogated after a reported incident near Broadway. Authorities name Peliew Coty and Stanley Grover Whales among those questioned as the probe continues with details scarce and a Pace Two continuation hinted.
A female aviator, Miss Viola Gentry, was fatally injured when her plane dived nose first and struck a tree after attempting a record flight. The crash occurred during an endurance attempt. witnesses described the aircraft going into a nose dive before impact.
A Grove City youth death is noted in a brief unspecific report. The fragment mentions a loss or fatal event and unclear details about the circumstances or timing. Local names are partially legible, with limited place markers.
Arthur Mometer is referenced in a fragmented obituary note, with details unclear. The passage mentions a death and potential funeral proceedings surrounding a person associated with Wens era and a Watster family, though specifics are obscured.
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