29 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
1
A Special To The Mews from Santa Monica says Will Rogers praises President Hoover for persuading small groups to endorse big spending. He notes Hoover’s knack for shaping men into big financial promises and jokes about the need for sobriety on spending.
Reports from New Castle describe a cold Thanksgiving with freezing temperatures and snow. Auto travel was treacherous due to icy highways from a brief thaw, while deer hunters enjoyed a crisp day. A Croton car halted traffic on East Washington Street as winter moved in.
Weather data show a 24 hour period ending nine this morning with a high of 27 and a low of 10 inches of precipitation recorded as .0. River stage at 5.7 feet and failing. A second 24 hour period ending Thursday logged a maximum 42 and minimum 17 with 20 inches of precipitation and river stage at 5.9 feet.
About 300 visitors and 350 youths from 24 towns in northwest Pennsylvania arrive in New Castle for the Older Boys conference under the YMCA. Delegates register and plan the three day program at the First Methodist church with elections and talks to outline goals.
Nathan L. Crnigg, known as Nate Raymond, testifies at the McManus murder trial. He describes a no limit card game with Arnold Rothstein at Jimmy Meehan’s West 54th Street apartment on September 18, 1928. Raymond says he lost 19,000 in cash and won 219,000 in paper during the session that the state ties to the gambler feud preceding Rothstein’s shooting.
Harrisburg officials expect a record deer kill as hunters move into camps ahead of the December open. The two week season runs from December 2 to December 14, with bucks allowed while does were legal last year. Bears may be shot during the deer season, and authorities anticipate the largest kills then. The early rush will begin Monday with day hunters traveling to deer country.
Police seek two bandits who parked on the Pittsburgh Uniontown highway and robbed motorists at an obstruction. At least six victims lost money and jewelry before state police were alerted, including Thomas S. Parks of Charleroi who reported a $24 theft.
Downtown churches held a Cathedral Thanksgiving union service as Rev. Gershon S. Bennett preached Others Have Labored from John 4 38. An offering of 201.40 was contributed for charitable purposes, despite the absence of Rev. G M Landis who was to read the scripture.
Obituary notices include Celia B McKenzie aged 57 Grove City area Gustav Meher 57 Edenburg Pennsylvania Sarah A Aull 88 Pittsburg Elizabeth Vandivort 82 North Cedar Street Harbor Bridge Jane Martin 75 Harbor Bridge with listed addresses and ages reflective of a local death record segment
Washington officials reveal a Democratic insurgent coalition plans to seat William Z Wilson in place of Senator-elect William S Ware, claiming Vare’s election was void due to fraud. The fight pits Pittsburgh and Philadelphia vote irregularities against Ware’s 1926 majority as insurgent leaders Norv CR and Caraway push to seat Wilson.
A city Thanksgiving day turn cold with routines upended as temp around ten above at 7 pm and near zero in open spaces. Thousands attended the game only after telephone refunds while roads and radiators faced strain. The piece compares the harsh weather to old fashioned winter and hints at Palm Beach in contrast.
Western Pennsylvania shivers as a rare Thanksgiving cold snap sets a new low, with temperatures around 16 degrees. A 13 degree reading earlier established the date’s record before forecasters predicted further plunging lows. Icy pavements caused slips and car accidents, including a crash that injured James E. Lewis Jr. of Pittsburgh, whose vehicle burst into flames and was destroyed. A separate fire arose from thawing a frozen pipe, sending a family scrambling outside. Garage crews report high demand as motorists rush to winterize amid the deep freeze.
Charles Gross of Youngstown, captured Wednesday afternoon by Detective John Young and Officer Thomas Lynch and Ralph Criswell, confessed to numerous robberies. He allegedly stole $60 from a Youngstown school and $16 from a private home, and is linked to other thefts including an old horn theft. Fire gutted the Frank L Sage home in Sewickley on Thanksgiving,估imate loss $75,000 as walls remained standing, with contents including antique furniture and a Reverend Carlton Sage library destroyed. No contagious illnesses reported by city health bureau in the last 24 hours.
Investigation by state and county authorities into a mysterious blaze at Nantasket Beach threatens two million dollars in damage. A fast moving fire swept the Seaside resort area along Atlantic Avenue, damaging the Nantasket Steam Boat Company offices, bath house, coal pocket, waiting room, and several cottages while flames spread toward Atlantic Hill and Valley Beach.
Commanders Richard Byrd plans a round trip flight over the pole to supply the base as crews await news. A message from Byrd reached New York after twelve hours of silence with Jim reporting the crevasses and motors running. The New York Times and partner papers awaited further word as time passed.
New York November 29 International News Service reports Dr. James H. Searr, meteorologist and Byrd ally, believes Richard E. Byrd will return safely after his 17 plane South Pole flight. Searr advised Byrd at key moments and remains confident he will complete the 1600 mile round trip or, if forced down, reach base.
An OCR distorted narrative traces a quirky sequence with names and places unclear. It hints at a character Arthur Mometer and a journey involving chains, rivers, a family, and a mistaken event set amid damaged wording and garbled phrases.
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