Condemned Slayer Carried To Chair On Prison Cot
Edward Stevenson of Fayette county was executed by electric chair at a western Pennsylvania prison after being carried from the death cell on a cot. He murdered Constable Mason in 1924 during a gambling den raid, was captured after a gun battle near Hock Forge, W Virginia, and died at 7 03 p m. The report notes his paralysis from a hip wound and details of the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Bellefonte
Pfa
Western Pennsylvania
Edward Stevenson
Fayette County
Robert Ma
Uniontown
Stevenson
Hock Forge
W. Va
C. J. Newcombe
Dreco advertised to aid elderly York man in trial
John K. Wienhold of York Pennsylvania, age 82, praises Dreco after a week, saying his health improved enough to discard a cane. He reports initial severe complaints, months of prior costs, and states the Dreco Expert at McKee's Kut Rate Store offers a full refund if no benefit is seen.
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McKee
Kut Rate Store
John K. Wienhold
E. King St
York
N. Mill Street
Census Figures Made Public Show Large Increases
New census figures from the Department of Commerce show Chicago surpassing 3 million residents when including Chicago Heights. Other major city tallies include Philadelphia over 2 million, Detroit 1,242,044, Cleveland 936,485, and St. Louis 821,523 with additional totals for Baltimore San Francisco Pittsburgh Washington and Cincinnati.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Commerce
Chicago
City
Chicago Heights
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Baltimore
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Return Home From Western Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Arthur Davis Sr and Fred J Davis of 305 Winter avenue and Miss Mildred Britton returned from a six week motor trip to Colorado Springs and other points. They ascended Pike s Peak with their car which bore a New Castle name plate throughout the trip. The plate was probably at the highest elevation of any New Castle home plate and will hold that distinction until someone beats it. 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
Gloom Hanging Over Pact Conference In Carno
At Carno on October 12 the morning session of the security pact conference yielded gloom with delegates leaving disappointed and unwilling to discuss the situation. Germany’s reply to allied proposals for a gentleman’s interpretation of article XVI appeared unsatisfactory and industry presses to limit any clause that could threaten Russia.
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International
Logcarno
Germany
Russia
Laux Draws Fine Window Poster Honoring Tech Visitors
In a Harrisburg store window a New Castle high school football player shakes hands with a Harrisburg Tech player as both schools colors appear. Harrisburg fans visiting the city asked to take the poster home Saturday night and were granted permission, expressing satisfaction with the welcome.
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Harrisburg Tech
John Laux
Physicians Pharmacy
New Castle High School
Harrisburg
Fall Fabrics Arrive In Silk and Corduroy
Pure Silk Black Duchess satin remains popular for fall dresses at 1.69 per yard. New fall corduroys suit dress and jacket use 23 inch width with 95c per yard, offering satin and corduroy options in fresh fall shades.
Unusual Values In Art Goods At Needlework Dept
For those with busy fingers our Art Needlework Department offers fall sewing hours brighter with new items including stamped College Gowns of Honeydew Crepe and attractive embroidery designs to enhance sewing projects.
Smart Trimmings for Fast Frocks Band Trimming and Laces
A 21 inch wide band trimming in black and scarlet or buck brown and cedar tailored silk braids joined with metal embroidered guimpe. An 85c yard trimming band two inches wide of fluted gros grain ribbon in black and two tone options. New metal laces two inches wide in gold silver and antique gold offering a metal accent for gowns.
Corduroy Robes Offered in Coral to Rust Tones
New corduroy robes feature a tied side belt long collar and a single pocket. Trimmed in contrasting self material with color options in coral Copenhagen wine and rust tones.
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Copenhagen
Blanket Sale Ad Highlights Wool and Cotton Options
A vivid advertisement lists wool and cotton blankets with various sizes and prices. It promotes Our household wool blankets at 7.75 per pair and 6.75 per pair for double bed sizes, Temple wool blankets at 10.95 per pair, fleeced cotton blankets at 3.65 per pair, 2.65 per pair for double beds, baby blankets at 1.49 to 0.79 dollars, and Esmond baby blankets in blue and pink.
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Esmond
New Fall Coats in Fur Trim Styles for Misses and Women
Fashion Coat Shop showcases stylish fall coats trimmed with fur in popular fabrics. Featuring a range of misses and women’s sizes and designs for the new season.
Senators May End Big Series This Afternoon
Washington faces Pittsburgh in a pivotal game as Aldridge or Coveleskie vamps for the mound amid rain threats and fading crowd. Bluege returns at third, Johnson’s injured leg casts doubt, while the Pirates press for one win to force a decisive finale tomorrow.
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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
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 tussle for the weapon. A streetcar window was pierced by a stray bullet and the case is under police investigation.
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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 was signed with Ambassador Brockdorff-Rantzau for Germany and M Litvinoff for Russia signing on behalf of their nations.
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International News Service
Moscow
Gay
Brockdorff Hantzau
Germany
M. Litvinoff
Russia
Higgins Bros Outstanding October Fur Coat Sale
Tomorrow Tuesday marks the last day of Higgins Bros October sale with Mr Martens in charge. A large selection of new fur coats direct from New York offered at very low prices.
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Higgins Bros
Martens
Nowest
New York
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Csoper & Butler
Ulster
Sam H. McGoun
Dreco
John H. Wienhold
Pittsburg
Western Motor Trip
Pike's Peak
Pact
Laux
BROWN
Hamr
Duchess Satin
Poiret
Clark Griffith
Ossie Bluege
Buddy Myer
John Gully
England
House of Commons
South Mill St
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