Condemned Slayer Carried To Electric Chair
Edward Stevenson of Fayette County was executed at the Western Pennsylvania prison for the murder of Constable Robert Mason in Uniontown in February 1924. He was taken from death row to the chair on a cot after being wounded in a prior gun battle and paralysis from hip injuries. He died at 7 03 p.m. The report also notes unrelated science and bee facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stevenson
Fayette County
International News Service
Bellefonte
Western Pennsylvania
Robert Ma
Uniontown
Stevenson
Hock Forge
C. J. Newcombe
Census Show Big City Populations Rise Since 1920
New census figures from the department of commerce reveal large city gains since 1920. Chicago surpasses 3 million with 3,017,356 totaling including Chicago Heights, Philadelphia tops 2 million, while Detroit 1,242,044 Cleveland 936,485 St Louis 821,523 Baltimore 796,296 San Francisco 557,530 Pittsburgh 631,563 Washington 497,906 Cincinnati 409,333.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internationalews Service
Washington
Department of Commerce
Chicago
City
Chicago Heights
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Baltimore
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Dreco Success Promised By Local Expert
A York Pennsylvania man at 439 East King Street says Dreco transformed his health after seven days, ending cane use and lifting swelling. He details prior expenses and persistent pains, credits Dreco and Dreco Expert Kiester at McKee’s Rut Rate Store, promising a full refund if no benefit and noting ongoing improvements.
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McKee
Kut Rate Store
John II
Wienhold
E. King St
York
Drees
N. Mill Street
Return Home From Western Motor Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis Sr and Fred J Davis of 305 Winter Ave and Miss Mildred Britton of this city return from a six week motor trip to Colorado Springs and other points. They ascended Pike's Peak with their New Castle car name plate on the entire journey and it likely sits at the highest elevation of any New Castle plate. Fred J Davis drove the car.
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Arthur Davis
Fred J. Davis
Winter Avenue
Mildred Britton
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Pike’s Peak
New Castle
Davis
Gloomy Opening Session at Locarno Pact Conference
In Locarno the morning session of the security pact conference yielded gloom with delegates silent after a disappointing talk. Germany’s reply to allied proposals for a gentleman’s interpretation of article XVI drew dissatisfaction, while industry pressure aims to block provisions seen as threatening Russia.
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Locarno
Germany
Russia
Laux Draws Fine Window Poster Displayed for Tech Visit
A Harrisburg Tech visit poster in a city store window was painted by John Laux. The New Castle high school football player shakes hands with a Harrisburg Tech player and both schools colors appear. Harrisburg supporters asked to take it home Saturday night and were granted it with thanks.
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Harrisburg Tech
John Laux
Physicians Pharmacy
New Castle High School
Harrisburg
New Fall Corduroys for Dresses and Jackets
All new Fall shades fabrics 33 inches wide priced at 95c per yard. Suitable for dresses and dressing jackets.
Unusual Values In Art Goods For Needlework Dept
Unusual values in our Art Needlework Department feature new fall items for busy fingers. Stamped College Gowns in Honeydew Crepe offer attractive designs to embroider.
Smart Trimmings for Fall Frocks
Feature on band trimmings for autumn gowns including an 214 inch wide black and scarlet or brown and cedar silk braids joined with metal embroidered guimpe. Also lists an 85c yard two inch trimming band in fluted grosgrain and metal laces two inches wide in gold silver and antique gold for fashionable gown details.
Graceful New Corduroy Robes and Wool Blanket Offers
A catalog ad lists corduroy robes in coral and wine with side ties and a heavy range of wool and cotton blankets. Prices run from 1.49 to 10.95 per pair or per blanket, highlighting savings of at least 2.00 on some wool blankets and various twin and double bed sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Fashion Coats with Fur Trim from Local Shop
Coats for fall offered in a fashion shop featuring fur trimmed styles for misses and women. New shades and popular fabrics highlighted to attract shoppers.
Senators May End Big Series This Afternoon
The Washington Senators press schedule as Aldridge or Coveleskie may start in a decisive game against the Pirates. Bluege returns to the field while Myer watches and Johnson carries injury doubt as the series hinges on one victory.
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Senators
Aldridge
Lee Meadows
Stanley Coveleskie
Stanley Harris
Coveleskie
Pittsburgh
Washington
Reuther
Zachary
Pirates
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Bluege
Babe Adams
Woman Shot in Arm After Domestic Dispute in New Castle
Mrs. Lillie May Jones of 137 Preston Avenue was treated at New Castle hospital for a bullet wound in her right arm following an argument with her husband Andrew Jones on Mahoning Avenue. She retrieved a revolver from her trunk and was shot in front of 311 Mahoning Avenue during a struggle for the weapon. A bullet also damaged a streetcar door window.
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Lillie May Jones
Preston Avenue
Negress
New Castle Hospital
Mahoning Avenue
Volver
Russo German Trade Treaty Signed Today
Moscow reports the Russo German trade treaty signed with Ambassadors Brockdorff-Hantzu and M Litvinoff signing for Germany and Russia respectively. The notice mentions Higgins Bros and a fur coat sale on October 12 with a large selection direct from New York at low prices.
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International News Service
Moscow
Gay
Brockdorff Hantzau
Germany
M. Litvinoff
Russia
Higgins Bros
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Ulster
Sam H. McGoun
Fiontec
Mark
Pittsburg
Pattern Counter
Dreco
John H. Wienhold
Western Motor Trip
Pike's Peak
Pact
Laux
Duchess Satin
Poiret
Esmond
Clark Griffith
Ossie Bluege
Buddy Myer
John Gully
England
House of Commons
South Mill St
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