21 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
1
A fragmentary letter discusses Curtis and his usage of English during sworn statements. The writer implies Curtis spoke plainly and honestly while criticizing political figures and questions how to remove them from power. The tone is partisan and reflective on government honesty.
Spring is here and the calendar confirms it. Roads near the state propagation farm near Harlansburg drew mud, trapping state workers who needed help being pulled out. Grass fires keep firemen busy while locals discuss old baseball players turning to music ball.
The article outlines O Green of Grove City, who served as city superintendent of schools at age 21 while a junior at Grove City College. He enlisted in the U S Army during the Spanish American War and voted at Camp Meade. After teaching, he returned to Grove City for college training and held educational posts in Irwin, Beaver Falls, Brighton, Clinton, and Stave Peachers College.
Crown Prince Olaf of Norway married Princess Marthe of Sweden in a grand Oslo church ceremony watched by King Haakon, queen, and European dignitaries. The event drew thousands of Scandinavians with a state luncheon at the Royal Palace and guards protecting the procession from church to palace.
In Harrisburg the gas tax debate centers on a four cent levy to be introduced in the house next week. Officials discuss whether the tax should run one or two years while the highways department seeks a 13.06 million dollar budget boost for the biennium to fund current building plans. State Treasurer Samuel S. Lewis opposes the bill as legislators weigh revenue needs.
Washington March 21 reports say ex Governor Alyan T Fuller of Massachusetts may be named ambassador to France. Ambassador Lyfron T Herrick has submitted his resignation but retirement not imminent. Fuller, critic of Sacco Vanzetti coverage, is en route from Florida to meet President Hoover in coming days.
The Allegheny Regional Advisory board selects New Castle as June conference site. The two day session on June 12 and 13 will bring 400 to 500 business and industrial executives from the region. The decision follows a unanimous vote after a formal investigation by a local committee and approval from the New Castle Chamber of Commerce.
Erie Pa March 21 an armlife in the hands of an expert marksman killed Michael Genkel 60 an employee of the Pennsylvania boiler works as he tended No 4 furnace in the plant. The assassin stood in a doorway about 30 feet away and fired a single shot through Genkel’s heart. The attack occurred before 7 am and was witnessed only by a colleague who found the body shortly after seven. Police investigate and a plant employee says Genkel spoke of threats over a note of considerable value held against another Roumanian.
Former President Calvin Coolidge met privately with three men at the Entel Commodore amid chatter of ties to electric railways insurance and banking. In Greensburg Pennsylvania authorities prepared to assist Kinloss mine blast investigators with rescue teams nurses and state policy detail dispatched to Parnassus.
Altoona Pa March 21 John Shelley 66 retired passenger conductor died at Mercy hospital after his car skidded and struck a moving trolley along the interurban route. His skull was fractured in three places and his leg and hip were injured.
Charles Clark of 104 North Crawford avenue told police a Pennsylvania plate 635 754 car tried to pass northbound on Highland avenue near Grant street. A southbound street car prevented pass, causing the 635 754 vehicle to cut in and collide with Clark’s car, causing damage.
John Mackenzie a 43 year old Chicago real estate broker is charged with the murder of neighbor Arthur A Glanke 40. Police say he confessed to killing Glanke on October 24 1928 after an argument over a spite fence. A valise found with Mackenzie contained 300000 in bonds and mortgages.
World reacts to the death of Marshal Ferdinand Foch after a lengthy campaign. Paris notes a state funeral to honor the French commander, with ceremonies at the Invalides and lay in state before Napoleon’s tomb. Notables including Marshal Joffre and US Ambassador Herrick visit Foch’s widow.
Rescue teams press through flame and smoke to reach miners believed buried after a Kinloch mine blast near Munsocil. Of 250 workers, 146 escaped via the Valley Camp entry, while officials assess causes and plan a broader inquiry as fresh teams enter the wrecked site.
Rescue teams in Kino Pennsylvania work inside a mine shaft after a ton of ruins show a collapsed tipple and twisted timbers. Troopers guard the entrance as crews search for dead miners and bodies amid dangerous conditions and gas. Authorities hope to recover more remains and extend rescue efforts toward the deeper sections of the shaft.
Harrisburg March 31 Governor John S Fisher approved a senate bill to list and assess federal employees and levy a fifty cent poll tax to enable them to vote The measure notes court decisions have ruled federal employees occupations not taxable The governor also signed water supply and constable vacancy bills and three repeal measures from the state commission in addition to a local welfare update on Mrs Ben Dean of East North Xtrodt emerging as improved
A meeting of the superintendents and principals round table of western Pennsylvania will be held in New Castle on April 3 and 6. Dr C C Green city school superintendent announced the program includes a noon luncheon, inspections of New Castle schools, and two conference sessions with L F Orth and Green in charge of local arrangements for the two day event.
A fragmented death record lists multiple individuals with ages and locations including Bat Long Avenue in Houston and Aliquippa. Names such as Mollie Roberts and Krist appear among partial readings, with ages 72 and 80 respectively, but many details are obscured.
Forty mills will resume operations next week with 15 turns. Thompson of Worth announces the plan as workers return Tuesday morning after a period of reduced activity. The article notes some mills had continued limited work during the pause.
The text provides a jumbled excerpt with garbled words and inconsistent phrases. It mentions sounds, colors, and possible names, but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear identities to summarize a definite news item. No recognizable people, places, or actions emerge.
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