15 May 1928
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
1
Will Rogers writes of the Bunion Derby and its grueling three month, 40 to 70 mile daily treks. He contrasts endurance with athletes like football players and golf stars, praising the grit and heart of participants rather than mere talent.
The Pennsylvania Credit Merchants organization holds its annual convention in New Castle, with city leaders offering full facilities and hospitality. Visitors from across western Pennsylvania arrive as the three day reunion of Benevolent Rite bodies also draws crowds, boosting the region’s reputation as a tin plate hub. Local concerns include transit improvements and better playgrounds for children, while hunters anticipate rabbits in Lawrence County.
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of New Castle prepares for a three day summer reunion May 16 to 18 with about 400 candidates and 7000 total members expected. James J. Davis will be guest of honor address Wednesday evening. Builders ceremony Thursday features Master Builder Millard. Ladies Day closes Friday with reception, dinner, and dances. Guests from many cities expected to attend. (Continued on page two).
Waldo editorial notes Pennsylvanian delegates totaling 14 votes at the Kansas City convention favor Hoover. Melvin's amplification dispels lingering doubt about the Melon-Ware organization backing Hoover, who expresses confidence he can win if nominated and would be a good president.
State credit bureau managers gathered in New Castle for the Associated Credit Bureaus of Pennsylvania convention. A Buckeridge of Pittsburgh led the session, with A O McCoy delivering the welcome. Officials discussed plans to standardize and transfer credit records across the state as delegates convened in the chamber of commerce.
Mercer County fires damaged two homes as rescuers pulled a ill Mrs Caroline Taylor from a burning house near Clarksville with her daughter Mrs W L Thomas who was severely burned. The blaze started from a chicken brooder explosion causing about 10090 dollars in loss. In Hickory township Mrs George Merenchin saved her four year old son from another blaze. the child was overcome by smoke.
A coroner jury in Erie finds negligent the drivers of two autos in a crash that killed eight people when they collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Espyville. The railroad cleared of blame. both car drivers died. Survivors include Donald Hayes in hospital. many family funerals planned in Albion. Photos will help determine skull fracture.
In Greenville Maine May authorities search the lower Moonhead Lake for nine Brockton prominent citizens lost in a motor launch sinking. Sheriff A G Rogers leads a Brockton party. Captain James E B Lays recalls the north woods tragedy. list includes Fire Chief William F Daley and ex mayor Harry C G Howard among others.
Marriage license records show Peter Merrglta New Gastie with Angelina Colalucea. Joan G Marbeuh of Pittsburgh with Bermia O Sutton listed in the regional filing. Local clerks note standard ceremonies pending.
Two army amphibian planes supporting the Bremen relief effort were separated after mishaps during a Labrador run from St John New Brunswick toward Ficton and Maitland. One plane carrying Major General Fechet and Lt. Quesada reached Ficton. the other, carrying Fred Melchior and Capt. Ina Eaker, ran low on fuel and was forced down near Totamoyouche.
President Coolidge affixed his signature to the $925,000 Mississippi flood relief bill at the White House shortly after 12 40 p m. The ceremony occurred with no one present in the office. The act follows the costly disaster in the valley last year and delivers central flood aid.
Early fire at Woodlawn Hall on Wittenberg College campus injures three and kills Hilda Sipe of Shelby. Mary Levengood of Reading suffers a broken arm, Helen MacClaim sprains both legs. Twenty two girls flee through flames as authorities report one student fainted during escape.
Erie is night’s stop for runners as Payne remains leader in the cross country trek from Los Angeles to Erie. Andrew Payne, leading in elapsed time, extends his margin over John Sala as 2,845 miles of grueling journey continue through multiple states toward the final 45 rally leg and $48,500 in prizes.
Maier Nathan a former Sharon merchant surrendered to Sheriff Dan Callahan after a two year court dispute. He will begin an eight month sentence in Allegheny County workhouse for blackmail and extortion tied to a promise of liquor-prosecution protection for Mary Krodick of Sharon.
New Castle youth Fred Finnefrock plans a year long journey starting in Baltimore and London then to Paris before returning home. He has just finished a 4 year voyage via Panama Canal and Pattie coast and will carry a camera to document sights for the trip.
Frechette and Anderson dispute role in wreck at Pontiac insane asylum grounds. Frechette claims he controlled the plane before crashing. Anderson says Frechette attacked him with a hammer during flight. Frechette, seriously hurt, under police guard after rescue. a farewell note to Miss Georgia Pardes is found.
International News Service reports in New York that Vivian McDowell, once named Miss Mobile of 1936 and third most beautiful girl at Atlantic City, faces arraignment in Washington Heights on arson charges. Prosecutors allege she set a six family Media Pennsylvania dwelling to spite a landlord over unpaid rent.
The New Castle school board held a lengthy meeting on Thursday night May 17 with discussions spanning multiple items. Officials indicated work would continue on unresolved business and routine communications and bills would be addressed as necessary.
In Munhall a church superintendent Tyrrell fatally shot Philip Clark husband of a choir singer after threats linked to Clark's efforts to oust Tyrrell. Attorney Hoffman says Tyrrell acted after a prior warning and a gesture toward his pocket prompted the fatal shot. widow Mrs Clark collapses. Detectives note Clark accused Tyrrell of breaking up the home amid church tensions.
An opaque mosaic of phrases describes a ceremonial day with mentions of style and colors, hinting at a gathering or parade. The fragmentary text names hats, riots, and a merging in bold terms, but the exact event, place, and participants remain unclear and largely obscured.
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