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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
1
Beverly Hills California, June 29. A Special to The Newn notes Congress members are returning for light work on tariffs, each state pushing its own version. The writer quips about 48 states producing 48 tariff versions, mocks the minority, and questions who benefits from the tariff instrument.
City taxpayers converge on the office of City Treasurer McClung today to pay taxes before the penalty period ends. The article notes repairs on North Jefferson Street at the top of the hill and mentions a continuing coin reference in an ongoing continuation on page two.
A daily weather note from New Castle area details maximum temperature and readings from the Caspee Ware Cho pump station. The garbled text indicates a summary of temperature and humidity for the day at the facility.
Miss Viola Gentry, famed aviatrix, remains in critical condition at Nassau County Hospital after a crash that killed her copilot Jack Ashcraft. She moaned the name Bill, hinting at a romance with William Uldrich, one of the Three Musketeers currently attempting a new endurance record in the area.
Canonsburg Pennsylvania June 29 police linked a doomed romance to a double tragedy. Edith Johnston 17 lay dead from gunshot wounds fired by John N Farr 25 who later died from his wounds in the hospital. Police piece together a story of Farr a former coal and iron policeman who pursued a fifth girl he had watched grow up.
Captain Frank M Hawks completes an epochal round trip in a Lockheed Air Express from Roosevelt Field to Los Angeles and back totaling 36 hours 48 minutes 48 35 seconds of actual flying time. He sets new east and west coast non stop records, with a 17 hour 38 minute eastbound leg and a seven hour layover in Los Angeles. The plane sustained damage during the attempt and narrowly avoided a crash on landing.
Twenty-two passengers were injured when a Pittsburgh-Detroit Nevin Lines bus overturned near Boardman Ohio as it tried to pass another vehicle. Seven were hospitalized. driver Jack Yrvine said wet pavement contributed to the crash. Most injured passengers were from Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Investigators noted the bus traveled fast and lost control. The driver managed the Nevin Lines passenger service for Pittsburgh. Continued on page five. Funeral services for Emma C. Cotton widow of William Cotton set for Monday July 1 at 2 30 pm from 34 Beckford street with Dr CG B Wingerd officiating burial Hermon Cemetery.
Fire at 210 FE Long Avenue last evening at 6 35 caused $100 damage when a gas stove ignited nearby woodwork. Central station and No 5 fire crews responded and contained the blaze. Building owned by Philip Winiek. both owner and tenant insured.
Hundreds gathered in Mt. Jackson for the Battery B reunion with two survivors present David Needier and Wilson McClusky. Rev J Williamson spoke on Patriotism as Shown by the Men of the Union, at a two o'clock program in Mt. Jackson High School. A noon dinner in the K of P hall fed about two hundred nine before 1:30 pm monument ceremonies and a veterans' procession led by Jackson high school orchestra concluded the day.
The article discusses a proposed sliding scale of sugar tariffs aimed at helping both consumers and producers. Rudolph Spreckel, a leading California sugar figure, signals strong support from the American sugar industry for a new rate plan. The proposal includes a fixed profit margin for refiners and is under consideration by the Senate Finance Sugar subcommittee.
Crowds exceed 400 attended the second annual Volant cattle show on Friday as rain delays postponed judging and speech programs. Grand champions emerged for Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey classes with Toy Thompson, A B Eldes, and N M Lamp earning cups from local banks and Volant Garage. A Chaney exhibit and 1 Chernseys, 27 Hal ee and 39 Jerseys were noted. Janice Wr U spoke briefly amid disrupted schedule.
George HM Williams aged 62 of 214 East Street is recorded dead. The notice lists the residence but provides limited additional details. A brief obituary item indicating death and address is presented.
Baines urges immediate city improvements and opposes letting the 1929 plan idle. A conference with councilmen failed to start due to absence of some members. Davies argues certificates of indebtedness do not raise bonded debt and the city should proceed with the plan, subject to state approval. Solicitor White will decide if the certificates affect city indebtedness.
Brief forecast for July 1 to week end shows showers early and late week in North and Middle Atlantic states with normal temperatures. Temperatures near or slightly above normal. possible milder days toward week end in Ohio Valley and nearby regions.
WASHINGTON June 29 Secretary of State Stimson expressed relief upon the discovery of the elusive Spanish fliers. He stated he was glad to hear the isolant Spanish fliers have been found and noted the incident drew wide interest as a notable public matter.
A powerful tornado swept Western Pennsylvania causing extensive damage in Farmington Kane and Mariington areas. Businesses suffered shattered windows and roofs while reconstruction work began. widespread debris and ruined stock reported as crews cleaned up after the storm.
A British aircraft carrier Eagle found Major Reonon Franco and three companions after more than seven days adrift in the Atlantic. The fliers, thought lost during a trans Atlantic attempt, were rescued near the Azores and were reported alive and in good shape aboard the carrier. The message notes their ordeal and cautious recovery as the Eagle pressed toward the rally point.
Board members are reelected at the organization’s meeting. The slate includes J. A. Chamornutt, J. Kleeve, A. Hartman and TW contested. The primary election and officer slate are planned with formal notices indicating future dates for voting and director actions.
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