Peter Capitola Dies on Canada Fishing Trip
Local reports confirm Peter Capitola, involved in a recent political campaign, died while on a fishing vacation in Canada. He was part of a party on the trip seeking rest after a Mayoralty nomination bid.
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23 Sep 1935
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1935
Page
1
Stricken candidate Capitola dies after stroke in Canada
Hunter P. Capitola 50 of 138 Leasure avenue and Democratic mayoral candidate for New Castle died in St. Catharines Ontario after a stroke. He had been on a weeklong fishing trip with Frank N. Johnston James Thompson and J Wallace Wyse ner when he was stricken while driving through the Canadian town. The party rushed him to a hospital where he lingered unconscious before his wife and children were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherines
Motorists Find Cars Covered by Moths Overnight
PA Newc notes motorists waking to cars swarmed by moths on main street over two nights. An auto dragged the American flag along Croton Avenue last night. New marriage license law takes effect in Pennsylvania next week with three days notice required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Avenue
Pennsylvania
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hour Periods
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 o'clock this morning show a maximum of 73 and a minimum of 43 with .01 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 3.9 feet. For the prior 24 hours ending Sunday morning the maximum was 75 with a minimum of not stated and .02 inches of precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Democratic Committee To Choose Capitola Heir For Mayor
Following the death of mayoral candidate Peter P Capitola the Democratic county committee city members will select a successor under party rule. A meeting is planned next week to name the replacement with speculation on whether runner up Paul Frederick Butz or a new candidate will be chosen. Leaders from both parties expressed sympathy and noted Capitola's respected, nonpartisan friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter P. Capitola
Democratic County Committee
Democratic Party
Capitola
W. R. Hanna
Paul Frederick Butz
American Legion Opens Seventeenth Convention in St. Louis
The American Legion begins its seventeenth annual convention in St Louis with a push for immediate cash veterans bonuses and a strong campaign against communism. Delegates will consider resolutions, including canceling U S recognition of the Soviet Union, as registration and attendance rise toward 200000 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
St. Louis
American Legion Today
Soviet Republic
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
Legion
Congress
Daughter Is Born To Charley Gelbert
Meet Gerran Gelbert the newborn daughter of Charley Gelbert St Louis Cardinals third baseman and Gettysburg College coach. She arrived yesterday afternoon at Anna M Warner hospital Gettysburg Pa both mother and child reported well Gelbert celebrated with two hits in the Cardinals game against Cincinnati yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Gettysburg
Gerran Gelbert
Charley Gelbert
St. Louis Cardinals
Gettysburg College
Gerran
Anna M. Warner Hospital
Papa Gelbert
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Few Changes In M. E. Pulpits In This District
Erie conference at Ridgway Pa announces minor clergy moves in the Grove City and New Castle districts for the coming year. Rev T E Colley becomes district superintendent replacing Rev C G Farr who moves to Dunkirk N Y. Several ministers shift parishes including Hagadorn to Mahoning M E and Withers to Greenwood M E, with deaconess appointments also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
New Castle
Grove City
T. E. Colley
C. G. Farr
Farr
Dunkirk
N. Y
Methodist Episcopal Churc
Ridgway
C. H. Hagadorn
Mahoning M. E
R. B. Withers
Greenwood M. E
Alma E. Walerton
M. E
Evelyn P. Bloomer
Wesley M. E
Ida P. Schmackel
C. S. Joshua
Croton
Silver Creek
J. L. Petrie
Grace and
Epworth
Buffalo Street
Jamestown
Charles T. Greer
Joseph Greer
First Church of
Erie
W. L. Bloomquist
Savannah
Pleasantville
S. H. Bartlett
Wattsburg
Grace M. E
Bank Robbery Near Johnstown Staged by Two Masked Bandits
Two masked robbers held up Salix National Bank six miles east of Johnstown Pennsylvania, binding cashier E. F. Dumire and making off with 500 dollars. Police pursued no immediate arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Johnstown
Salix National Bank
Here
E. F. Dumire
Postmaster Suffers Sprained Ankle at Gun Club Shoot
Postmaster Richard A. Steen sustained a painful ankle sprain during a gun club event at the New Castle fairgrounds Saturday afternoon. Despite a swollen ankle, he was at his office today assessing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Steen
New Castle Fairgrounds
Mr. Steen
Voters May Register Now Through October 5
Starting today and through October 5, residents who missed prior registration or faced delays can register at the registration office in the courthouse. Eligible registrants include those who were away, ill, moved to a new district, or otherwise unable to register. Those who complete registration by October 5 will be eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Italy awaits new peace proposals from League
Rome reports calm atmosphere and royal intervention as Italy says it awaits fresh proposals from the League of Nations to settle the Ethiopian dispute. A government spokesman denied Italy made any proposals and reaffirmed doors remain open for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
George
Great Britain
Victor Emanuel
Italy
League of Nations
League
Committee of Five
Geneva
Baron Aloisi
League Council Faces Crisis Over Peace Efforts
The five power commission refused Italy’s demands for major concessions as the Italo Abyssinian conciliation broke down. Tense diplomacy followed as the council prepared to consider applying Article XV of the League Covenant, while Abyssinia claimed a notable victory by accepting the commission’s terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Italy
Africa
League of Nation
League Council
Abyssinia
Three Injured In Harlansburg Collision At Perry Highway
Three persons were hurt in a two car crash on the Perry highway at the Harlansburg intersection Saturday evening. Louis Chiarizzi of Bogers Pa driven car crossed into the path of Frank Sulenski of Cl ariton. Nellie Sulenski 37 suffered a severe facial laceration while James Monetti 43 of Boyer Pa sustained a left shoulder blade fracture. All were listed in fair condition at Jameson Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Highway
Harlansburg
Louis Chiarizzi
Bogers
Frank Sulenski
Clairton
Jameson Memorial Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Sulenski
Perry Way
Chi
Slippery Rock
New Castle
Nellie Sulenski
James Monetti
Boyer, Pa
Chiarizzi
Detain Five In Death Of Wetzel
Allentown authorities questioned four men and a youth suspected in the death of 43 year old Charles E Wetzel advertising manager for United Gas Improvement. Wetzel was found slain after a possible altercation over a woman near the Little Lehigh river. The youth implicated attended a drinking party hours before the body was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Allentown
Charles E. Wetzel
United Gas Improvement Company
Wetzel
Lehigh
Miners Out On Strike At Leesburg Mines
Seven hundred miners at Mines No 2 and No 5 of the Sharon Coal and Limestone Company in Mercer and Lawrence counties strike over wage scale. No disorders reported. arbitration expected within days as owners refrain from operation and maintain quiet surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Coal and Limestone Company
Mercer County
Lawrence County
Death Notices for Veach Hutchinson Brice Capitola Payto
Obituary notices list Mary Etta Veach 87 of New Bedford Pennsylvania Barbara Hutchinson 90 of 10 West Leasure avenue Patricia Brice 15 of 101 Milton street Peter Capitola 50 of 138 Leasure avenue Jon Payto 66 of 139 Atlantic avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Etta Veach
New Bedford
Barbara Sweezy Hutchinson
West Leasure Avenue
Patricia Brice
Milton Street
Peter P. Capitola
Leasure Avenue
Thousands Of Miners Lay Down Their Tools
In western Pennsylvania and West Virginia thousands of miners halted work in peaceful compliance with a strike order after wage-scale negotiations failed. Major producers led by Pittsburgh Coal Company kept mines closed as unions called for a general stoppage, leaving the industry in paralysis with no picket lines observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pittsburgh Coal
Lieut Waitkus Plans to Continue To Lithuania
Felix Waitkus, former US Army pilot, aims to push on to Kovno Lithuania after landing in Ballinrobe County Mayo with a damaged Lockheed Vega. He says a frozen carburetor nearly forced a water descent but he melted ice and kept flying. The craft may be beyond repair and radio guidance from Athlone saved his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Dublin
New York
Felix Waitkus
United States Army
Kovno
Kaunas
Lithuania
Ballinrobe
County Mayo
Waitkus
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Slaying Probe Ties Riggle to Odd Fellows Shortage
In Washington Pennsylvania investigators pursue a theory that 45 year old David G Riggle shot 55 year old James C Algeo to deflect a fund shortage at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge. Algeo was treasurer and Riggle recording secretary. Algeo's body was found on a rural road in Amwell township. Blood and cleaned garments linked to the suspect were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
David G. Riggle
James C. Algeo
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Meeers
Alegeo
Euin Riggle
Riggle
Lodge
Algeo
Alego
Amwell Township
Frank Creps
Warren S. Burchinak
Flier Forced To Land In Ireland
Lieut Felix Waitkus, who departed New York aiming for a nonstop flight to Lithuania, was forced to land in Ireland after crossing the Atlantic. A gasoline shortage after burning 1700 gallons over 3000 miles left him 1000 miles from the goal. his landing was skillful though the undercarriage was crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Waitkus
New York
Lithuania
Ireland
Atlantic Ocean
Waitkus
Confident Of Settlement In Coal Strike
Bridgeport Ohio September 23 Charles J Albasin commissioner of the Eastern Ohio Coal Operators association today expressed confidence that the Washington conference will bring an early settlement of the coal strike I am assured by participants in the parley that an agreement will be reached at the afternoon session Only a minor point remains to be ironed out and a one day tie up is all that seems likely at this time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Bridgeport
Charles J. Albasin
Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association
Washington
Kellogg Resigns From World Court
Former U S secretary of state and 1929 Nobel Peace Prize winner Frank B Kellogg resigns from the permanent court of International Justice in a letter dated Sept. 9 to the Hague president. He says he is compelled by circumstances to cease attending sessions and to resign his judgeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Permanent Court of International Justice
Hague
Kellogg
DeWolff Hopper, Stage Star, Dies at 77
DeWolff Hopper, famed stage and light opera performer noted for his Casey at Bat recital, died at St. Lukes hospital in Kansas City today. He was 77 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Kansas City
DeWolff Hopper
Casey
St. Lukes Hospital
Miners Strike As Wage Scale Not Adjusted
Miners quit their jobs after a new wage scale failed to reflect updated pay levels. Strike orders are issued as workers protest the stalled adjustments.
Conferences Continue Hope for Early Settlement
Negotiators pursue an early settlement to the controversy behind the major mine tieup. Officials and union leaders met again as workers face continued curtailment of operations and potential financial impact.
Miners’ Strike Standoff in Washington Over UMWA Contract
Washington workers refuse to toil as the United Mine Workers hold a contract expired at midnight. Edward F. McGrady joins talks with operators to seek a new pact as government peacemaker. Troops could return to pits if an agreement fails, and reserves will cover six to eight weeks of demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. McGrady
Roosevelt
McGrady
Four hundred thousand coal miners under strike orders
Washington on September 23 reports four hundred thousand bituminous coal miners received strike orders. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, issued the quit-mines order at midnight after long conferences with union locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Opera
Autumn Colors Inspire Seasonal Reflections From Farmer Lad
Arthur Mometer notes the year moves through seasons with autumn as the peak of color and fruition. He observes hillside flames of sepia red and gold maples contrasting russet oaks as farmers enjoy a brief respite after weeks of toil in pleasant seventy four degree weather.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peter Capitola
Canada
A. St. Catherines
Paign
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Democratic Committee
Tion
Arthur B. Donegan
Russia
Resolutions Committee
Dr. Farr
Con
Steen
East Africa
Guglielmo Emanuel
Commission
Hudson Hawley
Auto Acci
Leesburg Mines
Jon Payto
Atlantic Avenue
Lieut
Lituania
Athlone Radio
Washington Co
World Court
DE Wolf Hopper
John JL. Lewis
Arthur Mometer
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