04 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
1
Beverly Hills Colo Sept infornta morning report notes a drugstore tonic sale raising questions about its intoxicating effects. Investigators appointed to study the tonic’s contents have not reported back, and officials doubt it will cause immediate changes at Del Monte and other venues.
Residents near Leesburg prepare for an upcoming farm celebration marking the Perry Highway upgrade. Eight miles already paved on the Mercer end, two miles remain to be concreted, with the event likely early this fall. Audience watched aviator stunts near New Castle as work on district projects continues.
Georgia Griggen formerly of Erie was shot six times by her jealous partner in California. The suspect, Bert Sciph, was captured shortly after the homicide and jailed.
Jameson Memorial Hospital announces the active staff of physicians and surgeons led by Dr W W Bissell formerly of Reading. The board will add to duties, care for staff and charity cases, teach nurses, and create a courtesy staff for non active physicians.
Manila reports seventy killed in the southern Luzon typhoon sweeping Rizal Tayabas and adjacent provinces. Twenty one Mayon survivors rescued. captain and five others missing or unaccounted. Property damage heavy. Manila spared comparatively light.
George J. Trainor fired a 71 to break the New Castle Field Club course mark in the Field Club championship finals. He carded two eagles and three birdies amid a recent 72 and 75 by rivals, with upcoming semifinal matches against W M Nunn shaping the title chase.
The Graf Zeppelin lands safely in its home hangar completing a historic Atlantic crossing. Otto D Toliscus reports the massive airship established a new round world mark amid triumphant public celebration. Thousands line the route in New York sentiment as the dirigible arrives with no incident.
Perry S. Gaston Post officials report bestowal of the highest civilian honor. The recognition for service was conveyed to the post and continued on page two.
The article announces President Calvin Coolidge will contribute a series to The News detailing his views on the presidency. The first installment is set to begin next Saturday, September 7.
Weather statistics for the period ending at 9 o r ing show no precipitation. Data supplied by LA and B F Johnson at the Water Co pump Alaxunum. Minimum temperature not provided in readable text.
Obituary note records the death of Edward G Caphinis 44 of Mt Ver non and Aurel Badila 0 at 125 Lang Avenue.
Mechanic joins search for Wausau pilot Wood missing after plane crash near Needles. Major John Wood parachuted to safety near Piute Springs as rescue team traced wreckage. Ward Miller, Wood’s mechanic, escaped the stormy crash by parachute and joined Harold Bromley and M Headley in the desert search from Needles.
Soviet forces crossed the Aruns river raiding 18 Chinese statins in the area killing five merchants and wounding guards. Reports say raiders looted property and Soviet naval craft fired on Chinese merchant boats taking cargo.
Thomas Edison, recovering from a mild pneumonia attack, is out of danger, according to an official announcement by his physicians. The report comes from WIEST Orange New Jersey via International News Service.
Large crowd of boys and girls return to city school houses for the first day of the term. Enrollment nears 31,000 as classes begin. educators report a promising start with continued increases expected over the next week.
A fragmentary report notes dirt and stones falling on streets following excavation at a north Pougay site. The alert mentions Mr. Gitfill and ADC Red Ty Witton being notified about the incident.
The hospital marks its opening with newborns including a boy and a girl. A twin birth offers a $20 prize. triplets trigger a special property award. Medical staff and officials highlight the event as a proud moment for the new facility.
A transcontinental air transport plane vanishes in central Arizona with five passengers and three crew unaccounted for. The missing craft departed Los Angeles and was en route to San Francisco and New Mexico. officials search the desert for clues and survivors.
A department report notes a whistle sounding at a box but finds no fire. Investigators describe the scene and actions taken, with details of nearby departments and responding units. The incident remains under review as crews clear the area and check for any underground faults or alarms.
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