St Mary's Congregation Awards Contract For New Church Edifice
St Marys parish awards a $325000 stone church contract to Nicholas Miller of Massillon Ohio. Rev F F OShea signs for the parish with architect J P Brenot. project aims to create a large, prominent church in Western Pennsylvania after years of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's Oman Catholic
North
North Beavertreets
Nicholas Miller
Masillon
Pasor
F. F. O’shea
J. P. Brenot
Pit City
Wesern Pennsylvania
Astor
St. Mary's Parish
F. F. Shea
St. Mary's
Judge Caverly Sentences Leopold and Loeb for Life
The Chicago case ends with Nathan F. Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb receiving life terms for the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks. They also receive 99 year sentences on the kidnapping charge as Judge John R. Caverly cites their mental twist and the need to protect society. The ruling ends a high profile trial sparked by Clarence Darrow and covered by international wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Criminal Court Room
Chicago
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Bobby Franks
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
John R. Caverly
Construction to Begin on French Gothic Church Edifice
Father O She a pastor since 1906 oversees World War delays as Nicholas Miller to begin excavation and foundation work now. J F P Brenot designed the fireproof edifice in Oil City Pennsylvania in pure French Gothic style with clearstory features and Roman Catholic symbols, aiming for completion and use by summer 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father O’shea
Nicholas Miller
J. F P. Brenot
Oil City
Weather Verse on October Cold and Wet Skies
A playful meditation on October weather noting cold wet conditions. The speaker laments the misery of dreary days while shrugging off criticism and accepting the forty eight degree chill that hints at snow. The verse mixes humor with weather observations for a light local-card style piece.
Delegates Arrive Thursday Morning For Convention
The annual State convention of the Service Star Legion convenes at the Sons of Veterans hall City building Thursday morning and runs through Friday afternoon. About seventy five credential delegates and hundreds of visitors are expected. Notables include Walter Braham Homer Davis William Dunlap Jessie Wilson Walter Reynolds Anna Sturdy Elise Swadner and state officers Reese Oskin Allen Russel and Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Sons of Veterans Hall
Daughters of Veterans
American Legion
Sons of Veterans
Walter Braham
Homer R. Davis
William H. Dunlap
Jessie Wilson
American Red Cross
Walter Reynolds
Anna Sturdy
American Legion Auxiliary
William Hunter
Elise Swadner
Philip Reese
Pittsburgh
Rose Oskin
Swissvale
Adda Allen
Dormont
Isabel Russel
Eric
Emma Coffee
Fiie
Gold Star
Fines Set for Several Men in Cascade Street Brawl
A group involved in a Sunday evening fight at a Cascade street residence appeared in police court today and paid fines for disorderly conduct. Names and fines included Andy Stonca $10 Steve Sedora $19 Sam Dubick $5 John Tasack $5 and John Vadalka $10.
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Cascade Street
Andy Stonca
Steve Sedora
Sam Dubick
John Tasack
John Vadalka
Sons of Veterans to Meet Friday Night
Regular meeting of Oscar L. Jackson Camp No 249. Sons of Veterans will convene Friday at eight o'clock in Sons of Veterans Hall City Building. Important business on the agenda.
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Sons OF Veterans
Oscar L. Jackson
Sons of Veterans Hall
Fall Flower Show Open In Federation Halls
Verdant evergreens and a wide array of blooms fill the Federation of Women's Clubs show rooms on Neshannock Avenue. Gladiolas and dahlias lead a display featuring asters snapdragons salpiglossia zinnias pansies scabiosas cosmos petunias and more. Doors open at 2 pm and close at 7 pm with judges reviewing the specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women's Clubs
Neshannock Avenue
Hanna
East Street
Gillett and Walsh Renominated In Massachusetts
In the Massachusetts Democratic primary United States Senator David T. Walsh was renominated without opposition and Mayor James M. Curley was named for governor without a contest. For lieutenant governor John J. Cummings led Boston with a large plurality as returns from 293 of 434 towns came in. Republican results showed Fuller 111,751. James J. Jackson 86,362. Frederick H. Gillett 89,455. Louis A. Coolidge 54,576. Frederick W. Dallinger 45,206 for the U.S. Senate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Boston
John J. Cummings
United States
David T. Walsh
James M. Curley
Fuller
James J. Jackson
Frederick H. Gillett
Louis A. Coolidge
Frederick W. Dallinger
New Castle Defenses Day Proclamation Observance
September 12 1924 defense day observance called by Mayor William H Dunlap inviting all citizens of New Castle Pennsylvania to set aside work from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for a parade of local military groups and a patriotic address to show peace desire coupled with readiness for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
City of
Darrow Praises Leopold and Loeb Sentence Decision
Clarence Darrow, defense counsel, expresses satisfaction with the court’s ruling in the Leopold and Loeb case. He asserts opposition to capital punishment for youths, notes no appeal will be filed, and describes the sentence as perhaps harsher than death for the families.
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Clarence Darrow
International News Service Criminal Courts
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Darrow
Speeding Driver Pleads Guilty in Police Court
Officers Le tera and Reynolds reported a St Paul Milling car speeding. The driver appeared this morning at police court and paid a fine of ten dollars.
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St. Paul Milling Company
Letera and
Reynolds
Marriage Licenses Filed in Western Pennsylvania
Marion Vliach of Bessemer and Benti bepie of Bessemer. William Collings and Katherine Evans of New Castle. Howard T. Shaner of Grove City and Nellie M. Shields of Slippery Rock. Reinhold J. Zurasky of New Castle and Magdalene M. Arnold of New Castle. Chester McFarland of Youngstown and Hilman Teets of New Castle. Wilbert R. Keefer of Beaver Falls and Florence A. Lytle of New Brighton.
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Marion Vliach
Bessemer
Benti Bepie
William Collings
New Castle
Katherine Evans
Howard T. Shaner
Grove City
Nellie M. Shields
Slippery Rock
Reinhold J. Zurasky
Magdalene
M. Arnold
Chester McFarland
Youngstown
Hilman
Wilbert R. Keefer
Beaver Falls
Florence
How Many Lincoln Voters Remain In This District
The News asks readers in New Castle Lawrence County and nearby precincts to report Lincoln era voting remnants as enrollment of Lincoln voters continues. Citizens who voted for Abraham Lincoln are invited to share details and comments with the City Editor.
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Lincoln
Calvin Coolidge
New Castle
Lawrence County
Abraham Lincoln
Flyers To Leave Capital For Dayton Trip Saturday
U S army round the world fliers plan a Washington stop for Defense Day activities then depart Saturday for Dayton and the western mission. Navy and Army officials report two ships at Bolling Field Chicago and Boston along with New Orleans damaged near Hale Thorpe Maryland awaiting repairs for Nelson to reach Washington this afternoon.
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Capital
Dayton
International News Service
Luther A. Huston
Washington
U. S. Army
Round
The
West
Secretary of War
Weeks
United States Army
War Department
New Willard Hotel
Bolling Field
Globe
Chicago
Smith
Leslie P. Arnold
Boston
Leigh Wade
Henry Ogden
Erik Nelson
New Orleans
Baltimore
Nelson
Hale Thorpe
Maryland
John Harding, Jr
No Parole Until 53 Years of Term Has Been Served
Chicago report details that Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb face no parole before 53 years under Judge John R. Caverly. Parole rules require 20 years on life terms or one third of a maximum term for capital offenses, yielding a minimum 53 year wait given successive sentences. They are currently 20 and would be 73 at release. governor could grant clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Illinois
John R. Caverly
Leopold
Loeb
Ilinois
Hyde Elected to Fill School Board Vacancy
A. C. Hyde, 511 North Cedar, Seventh Ward, was unanimously chosen to fill the school board seat left by Rev. D. P. Shafer at the September meeting. Hyde accepted the post after being nominated by J. E. Ligo. Lewis Wettich had been elected to the vacancy in August but declined due to time constraints.
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A. C. Hyde
North Cedar Street
Seventh Ward
D. P. Shafer
North Street
J. E. Ligo
Hyde
Lewis Wettich
Parking Rules For National Defense Day Parade
Chief of Police J. Ed. Elder announces parking restrictions for National Defense Day on September 12 1924. No vehicles may park on North Jefferson Street between Washington and Craig from 12 noon until the parade and exercises are finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed. Elder
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Craig Street
Rural Living Beckons in Multiple Want Ads
Advertisers highlight several chances to live in the countryside with listings that promise quiet surroundings, farm acreage, and affordable homes. Opportunities vary by location and size, inviting readers to explore rural properties and community life outside the city.
Caverly to Leave Chicago Tonight
Judge John R. Caverly warned against following him after sentencing Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb to life in prison. He said he would leave the courtroom and head to a Loop hotel then depart town that day for a destination he would not disclose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
John R. Caverly
Miss Eva Pellerin Opens National Clothiers Demonstration
Miss Eva Pellerin of Troy New York recorded 184 knitted underwear suits in eight hours and is invited to perform at the National Association of Retail Clothiers convention in New York City.
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Eva Pellerin
Troy
N. Y
National Association of Retail Clothiers
New York City
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F. F. O'Shea
Arthur Mometer
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Gillett
Walsh
Massachusetts
Ment
Slayers
Speeder
Balti
Lieut. Smith
Wettich
Caverly
John Chippetta
John Childs
Thomas and
Getty
Joseph Cormier
Plague Mine Point
St. Landry Parish
Paris
Edith Sawell
New York
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