Adjourning The Special Session On Salaries Debate
The Pennsylvania special session adjourned sine die after approving a 20 million relief plan for the needy and aged. The House rejected the Senate 250 salary limit and called for returning 500 salaries to the treasury, with a conference to resolve pay disputes between chambers. Representatives Hewitt Laubach Munley named to the conference committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
House
Commonwealth
Senate
Joseph R. Lynch
Allegheny
Patrick Conner
Philadelphia
House Appropriations Committee
House Conference Committee
Earl Hewitt
Indiana
Palmer Laubach
William J. Munley
Lackawanna
Appreciation Letter From F S Neigh to The New Castle News
A September 18, 1934 letter from F S Neigh of Union City Pa praises The New Castle News for its daily coverage of a conference. Neigh has read the paper for 46 years and commends its accurate reports and free distribution of appointment copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rentz
New Castle News
F. S. Neigh
Union City
Will Rogers on Scotland and the grouse racket
Special dispatch from Edinburgh notes Will Rogers praising Scots for friendliness while recounting grouse hunting near a castle. He jokes about renting a castle and drivers to move grouse, claims grouse know skilled shooters, and says Americans and English pay the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Scotland
Unusual airplane shaped potato found in garden
Joseph Jenone of 301 Vine Street dug a two pound airplane shaped potato with seven miniature attached. A local youth recalls the proverb A Stitch in time does save nine. A double parked car on East Washington Street drew a ticket. Flora Thompson of Frew Mill Road sent in cocks comb bouquets, noting a 10.2 inch largest bloom and red chrysanthemum mix. Dewy morning temp 45 degrees suggested no frost. Pa Nene ponders Halloween as autumn nears and Sunday marks seasonal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jenone
Vine Street
East Washington Street
the News
Flora Thompson
Frew Mill Road
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hour Period Ending Nine A.M.
U S weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending at nine this morning with a maximum temperature of 76 and a minimum of 45. Precipitation measured at .01 inches and a river stage of 4.4 feet. Year ago on the same date the maximum reached 81 and minimum 55 with .52 inches of precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
New Castle Fair Crowd Breaks Attendance Records
Ten years of attendance records for the New Castle Fair were shattered on Wednesday September 19. A large crowd enjoyed exhibitions as judging began with horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry all being assessed by expert judges. Manager A Clyde Shoaf and the fair board were credited for drawing the big turnout alongside favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
A. Clyde Shoaf
Poison doubt in Captain Willmott case after ship fire
New York reports say Dr. Alexander Goettler could not determine if Capt. Robert Willmott died from poison before the Morro Castle blaze. Copper and lead traces in bones likely from molten wiring and pipes. The toxologist noted little remains to test and poisons often evaporate in fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Robert Willmott
Morro Castle
Alexander Goettler
Goettler
Franklin Girl Killed In Crash
A fog shrouding the Meadville Franklin highway caused a fatal crash near Franklin Pennsylvania. Dorothy Montgomery 19 died on impact while Lawrence Carter 28 and his brother Edward 31 were injured and hospitalized. Jack Beddow 34 Gary Germantown near death with severe injuries Frances Rice 17 also critically hurt Sarah Rice 21 injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Franklin
Meadville- Franklin
Dorothy Montgomery
Guy Montgomery
Lawrence Carter
Edward
Germantown
Jack Beddow
Frances Rice
Sarah Rice
Mediation Board Reports On Textile Strike Findings
President Roosevelt receives a preliminary report from Governor Winant and Secretary Perkins on the textile strike. The board chief says the report is not final and the president may seek further information if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Perkins
Special Mediation Board
Winant
Miner Dies From Injury At Butler Mine
Fred Nemeck aged 58 died at Butler hospital from injuries sustained at work the previous day. He was caught in a fall at the McCormick Coal company mine in Butler Pennsylvania. It was the first reported accident at the McCormick mine in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Fred Nemeck
Butler Hospital
McCormick Coal Company
Nemeck
McCormick
Strike Order Aims Dyers in Silk Industry
Washington reports a strike order will call out about 20 000 dyers in the silk industry this afternoon. Francis J. Gorman, chairman of the textile strike committee, said workers will not return until union demands are met by noon Sunday, allowing time to ready plants for stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Francis J. Gorman
First woman wins American Bridge League master's title
Miss Elinor Murdoch of New York City becomes the first woman to win the American Bridge League individual master's championship. She takes the finals by a half point over B. J. Becker of Philadelphia with a score of 636 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Murdoch
New York City
B. J. Becker
Philadelphia
Radio Officer Gives Version Of Ship Fire
George I. Alagna first assistant radio officer of the Morro Castle testified at the federal inquiry that highly inflammable metal polish was used on the liner in violation of law. Alagna, described as hero and radical trouble maker, stood on the stand as the disaster that killed 132 people unfolded with flames reaching the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George I. Alagna
Morro Castle
George S. Alagna
Wallingford
Batchelor Condemns English Dismissal on Canal Board
Harrisburg report says Governor Pinchot fired W Y English from the Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal board for criticizing the Gavin appointment to oppose a Lakes To Pittsburgh canal plan. Senator Batchelor calls the act an amazing spectacle and argues Gavin should resign if not performing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
W. Y. English
Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal Board
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
English
L. H. Gavin
Oil City
Board of Army Engineers
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Alonzo 8. Batchelor
Beaver
Canal Board
Batchelor
Gavin
Commonwealth
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Mahoning
Ohio State Line
Identity Man As Receiver Of Lindbergh Ransom
Police identify Bruno Richard Hauptmann as the man who received $50,000 in the Lindbergh kidnapping ransom. A taxi driver who ferried a man to St. Raymond's cemetery corroborates the payment night. Police found $41,000 in Hauptmann's garage and he denies guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetin
International News Service
New York
Lindbergh
Bronx
John F
Jassie
Condon
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
St. Raymond’s Cemetery
Hauptmann
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Pair Guilty Of Blinding Man During Hold-Up
Pittsburgh jurors convict John Arendash and Nicholas Derembeis, both 22 to 23, of a torture robbery that blinded George Stratigos during a $15 hold-up at his bowling alley. Verdict cites voice identification. one suspect still at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
John Arendash
Nicholas Derembeis
George Stratigos
Primo Columbus
Joseph A. Richardson
Derembers
Ardendash
Stratigos
Break In Lindbergh Case Nearing Report Break In Lindbergh Case Nearing
New York report says a sensational break in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping was due at any moment with continued coverage expected on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Testimony on S O S Delay From Morro Castle Fire
Alagna testified he twice fought through smoke to the bridge during the Morro Castle fire and on the fifth trip, with flames roaring, Warms ordered the S O S after delaying aid for more than 30 minutes. He described urging action as chief operator Rogers weakened from smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alagna
Radio Shack
Warms
Rogers
Third Yacht Race Under Way
At sea off the USCG Cutter Argo Endeavour led the third America’s Cup defense race as 11 40 a m EDT commenced after a one day delay. Rainbow followed with mainsail Genoa and spinnaker aloft, both boats entering the line with jockeying for position under the Wilhelmina starting signal. Rainbow’s crew prepared spinnaker pole as the race began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Argo
Rainbow
Endeavor
Wilhelmina
Raibow
Lieutenant James Day Shot in Chicago Robbery Case
Lieut. James F. Day of the Gresham police station was found murdered in a vacant lot in Chicago. His head was crushed by a brutal blow and his pockets were turned inside out, suggesting robbery. Day had 40 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James F. Day
Gresham
Day
Obituary Notices for Several Local Residents
Death records list Mrs. Benjamin Webber aged 59 of 60814 State Street Mrs. Sara Cummings aged 69 of 221 East Clayton Street and Charles A McKee aged 79 of Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin 0. Webber
State Street
Sara Cummings
East
Clayton Street
Charles A. McKee
Philadelphia
Phantom killer suspect faces trial in Wheeling plant slayings
David L D Ascanio alias Casco, alleged phantom slayer, is in county jail awaiting trial on first degree murder charges in the deaths of Fred Melsheimer 38 Ray Kockendorfer 34 and William Messer 36 during three visits to the Wheeling Steel plant yard. A weapon found in his possession matched ballistics with the shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Steubenville
Wheeling Steel Corporation
David LD Ascanio Alias
Casco
Fred Melsheimer
Ray Kockendorfer
William Messer
D'Ascanio
Harrisburg 1934 special session adjourns after relief work
Harrisburg reports the final adjournment of the 1934 special session as the relief work concluded its planned agenda. The legislature completed its tasks and recessed, marking the end of its extraordinary session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Injured Woman Left At St Vincent's Hospital
A stylish unnamed young woman was found unconscious outside St Vincent's hospital by a passerby after a taxi driver left her there. Her identity was not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
St. Vincent's Hospital
Almanac of Home Canning Harvest and Winter Prep
Arthur Mometer describes constant canning work to stockpile tomato juice and assorted preserves for winter. He notes abundant onions pickles sauer kraut peppers beans and corn, with gardens still producing and a cold day at eighty three degrees signaling ongoing season prep.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pinchot
G. Everett Doying
Fred Rentz
Will Rogers
PA Newc
Hallowe'en
Daily Weather Report
New Castle Fair
Dr. Goettler
Auto
Miner
Trou
Kenneth T. Downs
Man
Annavieve French
Ward Davis
Petersburg
Ind
Davis
S.O.S
David D’ascanio
Arthur Mometer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!