New Automatic Traffic Light Installed at Busy Intersection
A General Electric automatic traffic signal was installed today at the fast and East Washington streets for trial, promising sunlight visibility and adaptive timing for the intersection. The old signal was moved to Croton avenue and East Washington street, a major city traffic hub, where its relocation is expected to improve flow.
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General Electric Company
Fast
East Washington Streets
Croton Avenue
East Washington Street
South Mill Street Car Blockade Prompts Police Action
Councilman D Davies urged action as parking on South Mill Street between Washington Street and Neshannock Creek Bridge delays workers and trains. He claimed machines block street cars and called for arrests. Mayor Dunlap offered to handle it for a week, then council could act if needed.
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D. ©. Davies
South Mill Street
Washington Street
Neshannock Creek Bridge
Daries
Dunlap
Council
Council Threatens To Forfeit Check Over Resurfacing Contract
City Clerk Cordelia Ziegler was told to notify State Construction of New Kensington that the $200 check will be forfeited if the aligned resurfacing contract with amiesite of Neshannock Avenue is not returned by Tuesday. The contract would be awarded to the next lowest bidder and the difference charged to State Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Ziegler
New Kensington
Amiesite
Neshannock Avenue
Council To View Brewery Property Dispute
Attorney Aiken appeared before council seeking adjustment for land of Standard Brewing Company along Atlantic avenue intersecting Etna. Owners Lamoree and Feuchtwanger claim sewer work damaged the property. council will view the premises before deciding. If no arrangement is reached, court appeal planned. Land was acquired years ago from New Castle Brewery.
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Aiken
Standard Brewing Company
Atlantic Avenue
Etna
Messrs. Lamoree
Feuchtwanger
Standard Years Ag
New Castle
Rotary Troop Two In Session Tonight
Scoutmaster Arthur McCombs urges Rotary Boy Scout Troop 2 members to attend the weekly meeting tonight at Ben Frank School. Important matters will be discussed.
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Arthur McCombs
Rotary Boy Scout Troop 2
Ben Frank
Rural Carriers Ordered to Report Forest Fires
Rural and star route letter carriers across districts with remaining forests have been ordered to report all forest fires to the nearest official designated by authorities.
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Gnome
John Powell Submits Sole Bid for Fourth Ward Fire Department Remodeling
Contractor John Powell was the only bidder for the Fourth ward fire department remodeling. His bid stands at $1,424 but the plan drawings are contested and the contract will be withheld until the council can review them further.
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John Powell
Fourth Ward
Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 Promises Neuritis Relief
An advertisement touts Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules as a quick safe cure for neuritis pains that disturb sleep. It claims the capsules reduce severe nerve pain within 24 hours, with continued use for two to three days until relief, applicable to shoulder arm neck or legs. Sold by McKee's Kut Rate Store, New Castle Drug Corp. or any good druggist.
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McKee
New Castle Drug Corp
Bicyclists Collide With Autos In Several Accidents
Police report Thursday and Friday collisions between boys on bicycles and motor vehicles. Mrs. Robert Keeling, driving west on Lutton, collided with J. K. Boalick’s speeding car at Mill Street. Charles McQuinton rode into Frank Cochran’s car on State Street, bicycle damaged but not seriously hurt. Thomas Gricke hit HH Johnson’s car at East Washington and Nesbannon, bicycle wrecked, minor injuries. John Gambell, a Franklin junior high student, rode into a car on Washington Street near the public square. A Pennsylvania Access truck and another car damaged at Liberty and Cherry streets, per Officer Frank Reynolds.
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Robert Keeling
East Lutton Street
Lutton Street
South Mill Street
Mill Street
J. K. Boalick
Pollock Avenues
Charles McQuinton
Sampson Street
O'Brien Alley
Frank Cochran
West State Stt
State Street
Thomas Gricke
East Washington Street
East Street
Ram
HH. 1
Johnson
Nesbannocl Avenas
John M. Gambell
Henjamin Franklin Junior High School
Washington Street
Public Square
Weighing Pocketbook On Public Scales Hums History
In Naw Castle Street a woman stepped onto a public scale with a pocketbook as onlookers watched the dial. The instrument registered a weight that astonished the crowd before she left, returned with the pocketbook, and weighed again. Witnesses debated the accuracy as street chatter grew. A stray note mentions balloon tires and a police incident in New York.
Auto Dealers Stage Centennial Obstacle Race in New Castle
Auto dealers of New Castle plan a one day event during the Centennial celebration week ending July 4. The centerpiece is an obstacle auto race requiring swimming ability to cross Neaghannock creek and navigating road hurdles. A public car auction with a $25 maximum bid will follow the race along with dealer booths and entertainment.
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Auto Dealers
New Castle
Neaghannock Creek
Ita
Prom Sea
Deasers
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Sundstrand
M. C. Limber Co
N. Mercer St
Edison Phonograph
New Yorks
Edison
Edison Laboratories
Milleman Music
Washington St
Chaim Ezra Cohen
Chicago University
B'Nai Molehe Synagogue
Chicago
Rotary Troop Two
Goodyear
Bill Braatz
Croton Ave
Stennsberry
Bootheer
Cherry
Special Value . Co
Lennon
Boston
Harry Gross CO
Hewitt
Ares
Men's Athletic Union
Georgette Scarfs
Children’s Union Suits
Women’s Union Suits
Cees
Pennsylvania
Jefferson Street
Frank Reynolds
A. Oxtoby
Wheeling
W. Va
William Richards
Waldo Street
Liberty
Cherry Streets
Naw Castle
Washington
New York
H. McCleary
Howard Walford
Guy Alemite
Bride
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