Roosevelt to Face Courts and Costs on Return Home
President Roosevelt docks at Galveston after eleven days in the Gulf and heads to Washington to again press Congress on supreme court reorganization and budget economy. Rising stock prices loom as a third hurdle while he thanks Galveston for the fish welcome before boarding the special train. Continued on page two.
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Supreme Court
Washington
George Durno
Galveston
Mr. Roosevelt
Exas
Roosevelt
Madrid Fires In FiveHour Artillery Duel Amid Civilian Toll
Loyalist and rebel artillery clashed for five hours in central Madrid with heavy civilian casualties. Loyalist planes halted the rebel guns at 10 am. Government reports say Toledo surrounded after a night battle as Morata de Tajuna and Jarama front actions continued. Mun do Obrero claims 80 of 500 refugees at the Peruvian consulate were arrested for espionage.
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International News Service
Madrid
Casa de Campo
Toledo
Morata de Tajuna
Jarama
Mundo Obrero
London Prepares for Coronation Ceremony
London enters coronation week as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth brace for a global pageant. Edward VIII's abdication is recalled briefly as George pledges to carry on his father's work while bridging the royal transition. Buckingham Palace hosts a reception and lavish luncheon with royal figures observing the eve of the ceremony.
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Britain
George VI
Elizabeth
London
George the Sixth
England
Edward VIII
George
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Spw
Spring Comes to New Castle as Parks Open for Summer
The PA Newc OBSERVES notes spring's bloom with flowers, birds, and green canopies. New Castle opens 11 playgrounds for summer, frost risk minimal to fruit crops, and residents plan to hear the coronation festival broadcast at 5 am Wednesday.
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Bob
New Castle
Daily Weather Report Summary
U.S. weather data for the 24 hours ending at 9 am shows a maximum temperature of 64 and a minimum of 31 with trace precipitation and frost. River stage is 5.5 feet. Year-ago figures recorded a maximum of 87, minimum 56, and no precipitation.
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U. S
Jones Chosen to Lead New Castle Junior Chamber
Presley N. Jones was elected president of the New Castle Junior Chamber of Commerce at The Castleton last night. W. Herbert Smith steps down June 1, with W. Howard Gilmore as vice president and L. J. Lewis and Arthur Lowman continuing as secretary and treasurer respectively. Five new directors include H. Gill Brown, A. Bruce Ewing, Daniel H. Treloar Jr., Gust Sanfilippo and Lou H. Patterson. Smith becomes a board member remaining active in the Boost New Castle program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presley N. Jones
New Castle
Daniel H. Treloar, Jr
Gust Sanfiliippo
Lou H. Patterson
Smith
H. Ray Showalter
Parking Meter Streets Named by City Officials
Mayor Charles E. McGrath announced streets where parking meters will be installed after agreements with the private firm are completed. The prospective meters will appear on Washington Street from Court to the Shenango River, Jefferson Street from Lawrence to North, Mercer Street from Lawrence to Mill, Mill Street between South Mill and North, East Street from East Washington to North, and North Street between North and Jefferson.
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Charles E. McGrath
Washington Street
Court Street
Shenango River
Jefferson Street
Lawrence
North Streets
Mercer Street
North
Mill Street
South Mill Street
North Street
East Street
East Washington
North Jef
Erie Woman on Trial for Murder
Erie Pa May 11 Evidence in the trial of Mrs Elizabeth Sample charged with slaying her employer John E Hogan a Townsend organizer was due to begin after a jury was selected yesterday She pleaded not guilty District Attorney M E Graham said he would not seek the death penalty deeming the shooting not deliberate.
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International News Service
Erie
Elizabeth Sample
John E. Hogan
Coronation Time Table for King George and Queen Elizabeth
London reveals the coronation timetable with events from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Queen Mary departs Marlborough House at 5 a.m. and the royal procession leaves Buckingham Palace at 5:30 a.m. The procession reaches Westminster Abbey at 6 a.m. the coronation service starts at 6:15 a.m. The king and queen depart the abbey at 8:15 a.m. and the procession returns to Buckingham at 10:10 a.m. At 3 p.m. King George addresses the empire by radio.
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London
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary
Marlborough House
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Abbey
Buckingham
Empire
Fatal shooting of two local boys near Pollock school
Robert Harris 12 colored of 1514 Levine Way and Anthony Naples 10 colored of 71512 Mable Street were playing cowboy in a field east of Pollock school when a 32 caliber revolver fired. Harris died at New Castle hospital after being struck in the left cheek and brain. Naples took the pistol from his father’s dresser that morning before joining Harris after school.
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Robert Harris
Levine Way
Anthony Naples
Mable Street
Pollock
Ray Showalter
Harris
New Castle
Showalter
Naples
Pollock Avenue
Jury Selection Set For D A Reilly Murder Trial
A Fayette county district attorney James A Reilly faces a murder charge in the death of Frank C. Monaghan 64. In Uniontown Pa the jury selection moved swiftly with eight jurors chosen and four more plus two alternates to be selected. Stenographer Velma Pivarichy 20 subpoenaed.
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Pittsbur
James A. Reilly
Fayette County
Frank C. Monaghan
Velma Pievarchy
Reilly
Convention Of District Home Mission Women In New Castle
The 54th annual convention of the Woman s Home Missionary Society Grove City district Erie conference opens at First M E Church New Castle. Morning and afternoon sessions focus on business with a Queen Esther banquet at six this evening led by Mrs H S Osborn. Mrs C E Meyer presides. election and installation of officers at 1 30 pm.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Grove City
Erie
M. E. Church of
New Castle
Funeral Tonight For Crash Victims
Funeral services will be held in New York tonight for 23 of the 35 people killed when the Hindenburg exploded. The Lakehurst inquiry paused until tomorrow to allow officials and witnesses to attend the rites. Hamburg American liner Hamburg will sail with the bodies to Germany, and eulogies will be offered by the German ambassador, the Lakehurst commander, and the German consul general. Twenty six survivors in New York and New Jersey hospitals showed marked improvement.
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New York
Lakehurst
N. J
Germany
Hamburg
Hans Luther
United States
Charles E. Rosendahl
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Hans Borchers
New Jersey
Suburban Day Returns to New Castle on May 12
Merchants of New Castle announce the May Suburban Day on Wednesday May 12 as a community sale. The event offers reduced prices on house and yard goods ahead of spring, with shoppers invited to visit downtown stores for value deals. The piece differentiates it from royal coronation events while urging participation.
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New Castle
George the Sixth
Rumor Three Justices May Leave Bench
Washington, May 11. Rumors persist of three Supreme Court justices retiring before the new term, though unconfirmed. Names discussed include Louis D Brandeis 80 Willis Van Devanter 78 and George Sutherland 75 under the 70 plus retirement act with full pay.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Sumners-McCarran
Roosevelt
Louis D. Brandeis
Willis van DeVanter
George Sutherland
Death Notices for Five Local Residents
Carrie E. Allen age 50 of 125% West Washington street Edward J. Morse age 55 of Youngstown Howard D. Morrison age 71 of 22 West Falls street Mrs. William J. Snyder age 428 Sheridan avenue listed in local death notices.
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Carrie E. Allen
West Washington Street
Edward J. Morse
Youngstown
Howard D. Morrison
West Falls Street
William J. Snyder
Sheridan Avenue
Merrill Prepares for Return Trip From London
Dick Merrill and co pilot John Lambie tour the coronation route and West End shops after a rest from their New York flight. They plan a dawn departure to Liverpool then a 20 hour flight back to New York in their giant silver monoplane.
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International News Service
London
New York
Dick Merrill
West End
Merrill
John Lambie
Liverpool
United States
Police aid released man from Wilmington road accident
M. H. Spiker of R. D. 3 was injured at about 4 a.m. when his car hit a pole on Walma Wilmington road. Police from New Castle and others freed him, sending him to Jameson Memorial hospital. Lieutenant Suber and patrolmen Golis and Smith assisted at the scene.
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M. H. Spiker
Walma
Wilmington Road
Spiker
New Castle
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Joseph Rich
Hillsville
Suber
Golis
Smith
Federal government seeks to avert steel industry strike
Washington reports the Labor Department moves to avert a major steel strike risking a quarter of U S production. James F. Dewey calls conferences in Cleveland Pittsburgh and possibly Youngstown to urge postponement of the 11 p m Wednesday action. SWOC leaders and independent producers negotiate under Dewey's guidance.
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Department of Labor
International News Service
Washington
James F. Dewey
Labor Department
Pittsburgh
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Steel
U. S. Steel
SWOC
Dewey
Cleveland
Youngstown
Philip Murray
Jones & Laughlin workers seek NLRB supervised election
Pittsburgh May 11 Jones & Laughlin Steel workers opposing the John L. Lewis unionization drive announced they will ask the National Labor Board to supervise an election to determine the collective bargaining agency. Thomas Owens of the Pittsburgh Works Employes association advisory committee announced the move.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
John L. Lewis
National Labor Board
Thomas Owens
Pittsburgh Works Employes Association
Loyalists suffer heavy losses in Spanish battle
May 11 Salamanca report states government forces lost more than 2000 men in an attack on Toledo. Insurgent communique claims a halt to the loyalist offensive and denies Basque casualty tallies while reporting Basque prisoners and rebel advances in Sollube.
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Salamanca
Spain
Toledo
Biscay
Mount Sollube
Sollube
Travel books urge escape to distant lands
Arthur Mometer notes travel guides from Greece and Cathay praise mountains seas deserts and quiet retreats. The writer jokes about the fun of visiting them but concludes there is work to do, and the figure eighty one.
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Greece
Cathay
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King George VI
David P. Sentner
PA Newc
Owen Penfield Fox
Daily Weather Report
Jones
Uniontown, PA
Dick Shaner
Convention of District Home Mission Women
M. E
George R. Holmes
J. & L. Employes
Arthur Mometer
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