City Primary Contests Close In Both Parties
Republican candidates for school board are crowded near final results while Davis and Lockley campaign for city controller as primary races wrap up in a competitive citywide election.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1937
Page
1
Dickey Polls Large Vote in Primary Contest
In the primary race Dickey leads with a large vote share as other nominees trail. The contest heats up as campaign momentum shifts among multiple candidates and party voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Ingham And Travers Triumph In Sheriff Races Judge Powers Wins
Ingham and Travers emerge as county sheriff winners in a tight race. Democratic candidate John S. Powers secures a judgeship, while Republican Thomas W. Dickey trails in the sheriff contest.
Council Winners PSR FEO aes nse cees 1,831 a CE a de eee cene 1,406 Joseph D. Alexander
William H. Dunlap and Joseph D. Alexander are named in a council winners notice with figures 1,831 and 1,406 appearing alongside. The fragmentary text references PSR FEO aes and related civic or election context lacking full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Psr Feo
City Controller Winners J Garfield Davis and S L Lockley
The city announces new controller winners, J Garfield Davis and S L Lockley, among local officials. Their victory marks a shift in municipal governance and policy direction as the results are confirmed.
Close party races mark city voting Tuesday
A light turnout on Tuesday September 14 produced tight results in several races for nomina tion. In the Democratic council race Frank Ross led with 1 831 votes and Ray Cutler 1 406 while L Fred Vaughn 1 359 Arthur Johnston 907 and John Gross Jr. 758 followed. On the Republican side Joseph D Alexander led the field though detailed totals are continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ross
Ross
Ray Cutler
L. Fred Vaughn
Arthur Johnston
John Gross, Jr
Joseph D. Alexander
Aftermath of Primary Campaigns and Dressed Manners
Voters' ballots reveal true support beyond friendly smiles as candidates brace for surprises. Citizens recall summer vacation funds spent on overcoats and straw hats strewn across streets, prompting reflections on proper attire and evolving store hours.
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather report for 24 hours ending 9 am shows a maximum 69 and minimum 54 with no rain. River stage recorded at 4.8 feet. For the same date last year, maximum 87 and minimum 65 with 0.01 inch precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Building And Loan State Convention Opens In New Castle
The sixtieth annual convention of the Pennsylvania League of Building and Loan Associations will be held in New Castle on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18. The event, expected to be the largest in league history, draws eastern delegates by special car from Philadelphia. Norman E. Clark reports high advance reservations at The Castleton Hotel. Ernest T. Triggs will discuss opportunities in building and loan lending, while Secretary J Griffith Boardman will address financing small homes. Horace H. Eshbach of the Banking Department will speak Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania League of Building and Loan Associations
New Castle
State League
Castleton
Philadelphia
Norman E. Clark
Ernest T. Triggs
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
J. Griffith Boardman
Revenue
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Horace H. Eshbach
Building and Loan Bureau
Department of Banking, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jonas Kaufman Pioneer Manufacturer Dies in Jameson Hospital
Jonas Kaufman, famed proprietor of 107 North Mercer Street, died Tuesday night at 7 45 in Jameson Memorial hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Cassel Germany on April 30 1852 he came to the United States as a youth and built a substantial local business with Elks Club ties. He had remained active in the city life until his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Kaufman
Mercer Street
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Kaufman
Elks Club
Mr. Kaufman
Cassel
Germany
United States
Nephew Of Local Resident Killed
Mrs. Earl D. Gilkey of Martin street learned her nephew Bert Lewis aged 22 was killed in an automobile crash near Levittsburg Ohio Sunday afternoon. The accident also killed another man and badly injured a third. Lewis leaves his wife Gladys Shannon Lewis and a nine month old son Jacques along with a mother a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Haleton funeral home Park avenue Niles Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl D. Gilkey
Martin Street
Niles, O
Bert Lewis
Haleton Funeral Home
Park Avenue
State Takes Money Man Found In Bed
Chicago report says Adam Cz akowski, 70, lost a $4,500 stash found in an old brass bed. State’s attorney confiscated coins bonds and saving certificates from the hollow bed legs. Bonds traced to the late Apolinary Dembinski, widow sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Adam Czakowski
Apolinary Dembinski
Warships to enforce Nyon anti piracy pact in Med
British and French fleets in the Mediterranean obey the Nyon Arrangement to sink phantom submarines and aid attacked non Spanish vessels. About 70 ships are in the area as Allied commanders prepare a patrol plan, with full operation expected after detailed talks among naval chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mediterranean
High Seas
Three Townships Vote to Stay Dry in Referendum
Lawrence County three townships North Beaver Little Beaver and Plaingrove held a liquor referendum. On the on premises sale question North Beaver: yes 80 no 372. liquor sale yes 82 no 374. Little Beaver: on premises yes 21 no 88. liquor sale yes 21 no 96. Plaingrove: on premises yes 77 no 169. liquor sale yes 79 no 197.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
North Beaver
Little Beaver
Plaingrove
North Beaver Township
Little Beaver Township
Plaingrove Township
Lewis Confers With President Roosevelt at White House
President Roosevelt and CIO leader John L. Lewis met at the White House for the first time since Lewis criticized the president in a radio address. Lewis said he had a very pleasant visit and would not disclose the conference topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
CIO Generalissimo
Lewis
White House
Walter V. Tyler Dies at 60 After Spanish War Service
Walter V. Tyler 60 longtime New Castle resident died at 744 Butler Avenue after a weeklong illness linked to his Spanish-American War service. A plasterer by trade, he earlier led Socialist ticket campaigns in 1911 and served as mayor. Survived by wife Mattie Barber, son Charles B. Tyler, daughter Mrs J B McCoy, two grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V. Tyler
Butler Avenue
Mr. Tyler
New Castle
Charles N
Annie L. Tyler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Walter S. Reynolds
Tyler
Mattie Barber
Charles B. Tyler
J. B. McCoy
Pekin
Ill
Charles J. Baker
Jesse B. Tyler
Jamestown
Theodore Tyler
Warren, O
Britain may withdraw ambassador to Japan
Britain weighs pulling its ambassador to Japan Robert Leslie Craigle if a settlement cannot be reached with Tokyo over the wounding of Sir Hughe Knatchbull Hugessen. London officials say Japan must accept responsibility for the attack on the British envoy as he traveled from Nanking to Shanghai on a peace mission. Sir Hughe is recovering in a Shanghai hospital amid diplomatic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Smith International News Service
London
Britain
Japan
Robert Leslie Craigle
Tokyo
Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen
China
Sir Hughe
Nanking
Shanghai
President Roosevelt bars U.S. ships from Far East war zones
The United States moves to avoid entanglement by blocking American merchant ships from waters near China and Japan. The policy bans ships owned by the U.S. from carrying arms or war supplies to either side and warns all flag vessels that enter the region with munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Japan
China
Far Eastern
Tinner Sets Fire To Roof Of Church
Firemen rushed to St. Michael's Church at Moravia Street and Miller Avenue at 8 45 this morning after a tinner repairing the roof started a blaze around the steeple. The fire caused about $10 in damage and required an aerial ladder from Central station to reach the high seat of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Moravia Street
Miller Avenuue
Central Station
Fine Response From Primary Election Boards
A tribute to city and county election boards for prompt returns after polls closed Tuesday night. The News received quick telephone updates enabling broad citizen notification. county officials also contributed. Under the new code boards must report immediately to the registration commission, with offices kept open overnight for coordination. In future, boards will telephone returns to speed public announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Street
The
Registration Commission
Thomas C. Edmunds
Mr. Edmunds
Mayor Scully Is Nominated In Pittsburgh Primary
Pittsburgh voters in the Democratic and Republican primaries swept to decisive wins. Mayor Cornelius D. Scully led the Dems over P J McArdle about 3 to 1, while Robert N. Wad dell beat former mayor William A. Magee roughly 2 to 1 for the Republican nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Cornelius D. Scully
Council
P J. McArdle
Robert N. Waddell
William A. Magee
William McNair
McArdle
Scully
Democratic Council
David L. Lawrence
Allegheny County
Frank J. Harris
Constitution Day Observed by New Castle Schools
Constitution Day will be observed by New Castle public schools on Friday September 17. Each city school will hold a program in the afternoon session and be dismissed after 3 p.m. Safety patrols and fire patrols are being organized to improve crossing street safety and fire drill operations, with bulletins sent to principals and approval from the State Department of Instruction and local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
C. C. Green
State Department of Instruction
State Department of Instruction and the Local Police Department
Rebel claims huge gains in Spain front line actions
An insurgent communiqué from Salamanca reports widespread Rebel successes across the Aragon and Leon fronts. It says 300 Loyalist troops were killed, Ceuto mountain fell, and key villages and ridges were captured as Rebels push toward Arango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Jean DE Luz
France
Aragon
Salamanca
Penavilla
Ceuto
Leon
Santa Lucia
Cervera
Villa de Puerto
Corbeta
Valdescalera
Madrid
Mabuco
Llanes
Arango
Gijon
Bay of Biscay
Valencia
Astumas
Death Notices for Jesse Michaels and Jonas Kaufman
Jesse Michaels, 61, of Scheniey Avenue, and Jonas Kaufman, 85, of 107 North Mercer Street, are listed in the death notices. The brief records provide ages and addresses without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Michaels
Scheniey Avenue
Travers and Cy Ingham Named Individuals
Joseph F. Travers and M. M. Cy Ingham are referenced as notable individuals in the source material. Their roles or affiliations are not specified in the provided text.
Winners Named in Register and Recorder Race
William R. Hanna and Orville Potter win in a local Register and Recorder race. Election officials confirm successful campaigns, with Hanna and Potter topping the field in the recent vote.
District Attorney Winner John G Lamoree in Both Nominations
John G. Lamoree secured victory as district attorney in both party nominations and moves toward the general election. The result reflects cross party support and signals consolidation of his campaign across the key legal office. Lamoree's bid gains momentum as the race continues toward November.
Lawrence County primary winners named for November offices
Voters chose nominees September 14 with wide margins. John S. Powers won the Democratic judge nomination and Thomas W. Dickey won the Republican judge nomination. Joseph F. Travers led Democrats for sheriff, while William R. Hanna toped Democrats for register and recorder. Orville Potter won the Republican coroner nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
John S. Powers
Thomas W. Dickey
Charles Matthews
Raymond Humphrey
Ellwood City
Joseph F. Travers
Ralph Ramsey
John Welker
James J. Horean
Register and Recorder
William R. Hanna
Dominick E. Cioffi
Peter P. Mele
Orville Potter
Primary election moods and weather drift through campaign afterglow
Arthur Mometer recalls the end of the primary race as winners grin and losers sulk, noting the win or lose outcome and the start of anew battle. He hints that the next fortnight may bring quieter days and a chance for rest, while the weather remains steady at strty eight.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cutler
Alexander and
Dunlap
Davis and
Lockley
Powers
Ingham and
Travers
William H. Dunlap
J. Garfield Davis
S. L. Lockley
Dick Shellogg
Raymond Nolte
Daniel B. Woolcock
Arthur B. Foster
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Building and Loan State Convention
Pennsylvania Building and Loan League
Ohio
David P. Sentner
President
U.S
Robert G. Nixon
St. Michael’s
Waddell
Republican
North Mercer Street
M. M
Cy” Ingham
Orville Potter Ote Twee Veee
John G. Lamoree
Democratic
B. Prank Thorne
George J. Forrest
Arthur Mometer
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