Summer Warmth Brings Busy Streets To New Castle
The first real summer day brings a hot sun and rising temperatures. Farmers and swimming resort owners look forward to a busy season while auto shops report increased repairs from a boom in traffic. Washington street near Mill shows missing safety chains but drivers continue on. many Independence Day flags remain up at 11 pm. Homeowners across New Castle push fresh paint as spring and summer improve the city.
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New Castle
Washington Street
Mill
Political fight over farm relief bill widens in Congress
Washington June 29 The battle over farm relief legislation deepens into a partisan clash as administration leaders push a last minute attempt to pass the less cooperative marketing bill in the Senate. Corn belt critics call it a grand gesture while administration spokesmen accuse them of a dog in the manger stance as November elections loom. A vote may be possible today to settle the controversy and let lawmakers head home.
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George R. Holmes
International News Service
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Wreck at Gray Station Prompts Rule Review
Report on the Gray Station collision notes torpedo warnings and a fuse as a signal to stop. It cites train rules requiring a flagman to return when safe and questions whether the engineman was incapacitated, despite emergency braking 815 feet from crash end.
Ponzi Arrested in New Orleans in International Case
An Italian crew member known as Liciani Andrea was arrested on the New Orleans docks after a ruse by Krueger. Extradition papers from Massachusetts target Ponzi for a sentence of seven to nine years tied to an international coupon scheme.
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Ponzi
Italy
Liciani Andrea
Krueger
Lacy
Texas
New Orlans
Mt Jackson Battery B reunion notes monument move
The Mt Jackson Civil War veterans gathered for Battery B reunion events with a re locating of the monument on a hilltop site, honoring the unit's history. Speeches by Dr J Linwood Eisenberg and W Walter Braham noted the era while a dinner and band concert entertained fifteen veterans from Mt Jackson and nearby areas.
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Fisher & Mee-Grath
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Curtis Kerr
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Slippery Rock State Normal School
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P. & O. Electric Company
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Harlan Wilson
Bert Douglas
Lewis Gailey
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Wrylie Brewster
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W. 8. McGinnis
Ross Haverfield
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E. O. Reed
W. Laughlin
James Kelso
William Caskey
W. O. Taylor
Florence Ehile
C. F. Ball
Robert Hamill
New Castle Key Link in Giant Regional Power Loop
New Castle is named a central node in a broad power loop spanning Boston to Chicago with interchanges among Penn Ohio Electric Duquesne Light Ohio Public Service Ohio Power West Penn and others. A new 66 132 thousand volt substation near New Brighton completes the 800 mile ring delivering five times existing capacity and ensuring steady electric service across western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia.
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W. F. Scharf
Philadelphia Company
World Service Commission Session Opens In Chicago
Dr. F S Neigh district superintendent and Dr and Mrs W A Womer attend the World Service Commission sessions in Chicago the Methodist Episcopal church today and Wednesday. Bishops from India Europe South America China and other regions join clergy and laymen as the rally discusses religious tendencies and other world matters. Bishop Berry presides part of the sessions.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Womer
Chicago
Ill
World Service Commission
United States
India
Europe
South America
China
Berry
Institute Places Girls In Hospital
Through the efforts of the International Institute of this city three local girls Emma Pearl Aurors Acquaziza and Rosie Rizzo have been sent to the Lillian Convalescent Rest at Valiensia Pa The girls have been ill and the rest camp will be an ideal place for them to convalesce.
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International Institute of This
Realty Transfers Involving Ellwood and Nearby Areas
Realty transfers listed show Wurtemburg Cemetery Assn to Rev Peter Ripper of Wayne for 1000 dollars. Philip C Pate sells to Pasquale Coppa in S N C Boro for 1200. Walter S McCaslin sells to City of New Castle for 1200. Grace A Moore sells to Rebecca McConahy in Ellwood for 1. Read further: Rebecca W McConaghy sells to Frank E Moore in Ellwood for 1. Home Finance Co sells to Wm D Warnock in Ellwood for 1. Home Finance Co sells to L H Powell in Ellwood for 1. Rae Chambers sells to John Fusco in Ellwood for 1. Charlotte M Chambers sells to John Fusco in Ellwood for 777.74. Chas A Davis sells to Harry F Camron in S N C Boro for 1.
One Side Fights for Cause Other Fights for Loot
A historical remark notes that one faction often battles for a virtuous aim while the opposing side frequently contends for gain or plunder. The contrast highlights ethical stakes in conflicts and the moral ambiguity of war.
Girl Bitten by Dog in West North Street Incident
Elizabeth Orres nine, daughter of Mrs J Orres of 815 West North Street, was attacked by W B Dufford's dog Monday afternoon while delivering a paper. She suffered severe bites to legs arms and back. Police and Motorcycle Officer Richards responded and the dog was shot.
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Elizabeth Orres
J. Orres
West North Street
W. B. Dufford
Dufford
Richards
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Bertha Shaffer of 204 Smithfield
Mrs Bertha Jane Lohr Shaffer aged 54 wife of J Hatton Shaffer died at the family home Monday evening after a long illness. She leaves a son L Robert Bethly of Chicago Ill and daughter Mrs Anna May Beany of this city a brother Loman Lohr and sister Mrs Ida Focht of Johnstown Pa Short funeral services were held today at 1230 from the home Dr H A Ellis of the First Methodist church officiating. The body was sent at 145 to Johnstown where interment will be made Wednesday.
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J. Hatton Shaffer
Smithfield Street
L. Robert Bethly
Chicago
Jir
Anna May Beany
Loman Lohr
Ida Focht
Johnstown
H. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
Pennsylvania
Dorothy Boyles Funeral Service Held at Home
Funeral services for Dorothy Boyles were conducted Monday afternoon at eight from 1025 West North Street. Rev. H A Ellis of First Methodist Church officiated. Interment followed at East Brook United Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Moffatt George Lamoree H Dinsmore Gayle Blim Harry Robinson and Walter Dewberry.
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West North Street
H. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
Eastbrook United Presbyterian Cemetery
Earl Moffatt
George Lamoree
H. ©. Dinsmore
Gayle Blim
Harry Robinson
Walter Dewberry
Canal Project Still Live Issue
Youngstown Ohio June 29 A large amount of interest remains in the Lake Erie Ohio river canal as war department engineers study arguments for and against the plan. Secretary Fred A LaBelle reports officials will seek more data from Youngstown and Pittsburgh while evaluating the 191 mile route at an estimated cost of 191 million dollars. Steel leaders say the canal will reduce ore and coal hauling costs and boost regional trade alongside rail lines.
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Lake Erie-Ohio River Canal
War Department
Fred A. LaBelle
Chamber of Commerce
la Belle
Washington
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Park Police Recover Stolen Bicycle in Local Case
Park police traced a bicycle theft reported by William Wood to Cascade Park. Joseph Teminski admitted stealing the Woods bicycle and was later charged, with about 12 bicycles and parts found at his home. Kept under juvenile court care, investigators alerted officers to check for additional stolen bikes.
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T. R. Newell
John Miller
Park
Cascade Park
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
Miller
Joseph Teminski
Denver Avenue
M. G. Woods
William Woods
Walter T. Hamilton
Teminski
Woods
Local Girl Hurt In Youngstown
Miss Jean Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Patterson of Blunston avenue has been sent home from St Elizabeths hospital Youngstown after sustaining a fractured arm while visiting Mr and Mrs James Bowser in Youngstown.
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G. H. Patterson
Blunston Avenue
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Youngstown
James Bowser
Charles Daugherty Buried in St Marys Cemetery
Funeral services for Charles William Daugherty of Spring Street were held Tuesday at nine from St Marys Church. Mass by Rev Fr Brennan with Fr Weisenberger deacon and Fr McKenna subdeacon. Pallbearers: Stephen Sullivan Joseph Fulkerson Joseph ONeil John Quinn Thomas Casey Joseph Casey. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Charles William Daugherty
Spring Street
St. Mary's Church
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Weisenberger
McKenna
Stephen Sullivan
Joseph Fulkerson
Joseph O'Neil
John Quinn
Thomas
Joseph Casey
St Mary’s Cemetery
Erie Health Campaign Targets City Weeds
Erie health officials launched a weed and ivy eradication drive targeting vacant lots. Dr. J W Wright, city health commissioner, urged residents to curb growth or face prosecution, citing health hazards and citywide inspections planned over the coming weeks.
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J. W. Wright
Bureau of Health
Wright
Health Bureau
City To Return Road Maintainer After Trial
Councilman Louis Genkinger stated the road maintainer sent on trial is not adapted to the city needs and will be returned to the manufacturers. He said it is too large and obstructed by manholes, and the streets superintendent noted streets are too short for its operation.
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