24 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1929
Page
1
Special to The News Amarillo Texas September 24. Narrative recalls visits to ranch country and farming plains, noting John and Florence recently married, Lindy and Anne progressing in their comp any, and a lighthearted wish for more matches. Signed Will.
A white lime dust coats sidewalks on North Mercer street as crushed limestone is laid. Builders rush projects amid ideal weather. A new Lawrence Auto Company addition rises in steel and venerete. A anonymous letter complains of radio interference near Highland avenue, prompting an official investigation. Roadwork continues in Neshannock township with slagging and ash sealing, plus a Shunango U S church to Coaltown road upgrade. Thermometer displays vary wildly in a downtown window. A tourists’ car with a dog in a cage and goat inside is observed. East street resurfacing from East North to Sycamore Way begins, welcomed by residents. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie freight business remains strong and coal shipments are high.
Weather report for the morning area notes a maximum temperature of 79 and minimum 7. Precipitation measured at .01 inches with heavy dew. River stage stands at 2.7 feet and is gradually falling.
Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge honeymooned away from the press as reports said Calvin Coolidge arranged a trust fund totaling fifty thousand dollars for the newlyweds. Connecticut Governor Trumbull reportedly planned a sizable gift for Florence. John, a clerk in New Haven, may receive a raise after returning to duty. The couple’s honeymoon continued as they traveled through New England with a state trooper chauffeur.
Jury selected after long voir dire in Pittsburgh murder trial of three former coal and iron policemen charged with beating Tyre miner John Borkowski to death near McDonald. Prosecution seeks first degree murder and death penalty. defendants plead not guilty.
Washington clears social issues tied to Prime Minister MacDonald's visit with Mrs Dolly Gann staying in Topeka and not returning until after the event. Debrett confirms etiquette for Mrs Hoover and Miss Eshbel MacDonald, settling hostess roles for Washington functions.
Philadelphia police press active searches for two missing girls as seven disappearances grip the city in the past two weeks. Mary Wentworth, 16, a Montclair resident, vanished after shopping with her foster mother near downtown. Marie Boldurian, 14, a Woodrow Wilson High student, disappeared en route to school on September 16.
London reports Premier Ramsay MacDonald and Ambassador Dawes will meet before MacDonald sails for the United States. They have completed talks on a world disarmament conference and will hold a personal meeting before departure. MacDonald plans to invite France Italy and Japan to join Britain and the U S in a five power disarmament conference slated for London in January.
In Washington Democrats and insurgents push to strip the president of flexible tariff powers and restore Congress authority over rates. The coalition plans to battle the tariff commission’s organization as it seeks to curb executive control in tariff changes.
Return judges counting ballots from the recent primary face delays due to board mistakes. Registry lists were deposited with ballots in one precinct, and many stray write-in votes for local offices slowed compilation. Officials expect several days more to finish the official count, with little anticipated change to the announced results.
Col. Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne rest in Paramaribo Dutch Guiana after a Pacific route flight. Officials say the couple are fit for the next leg to Port of Spain Trinidad as they plan a long circle over the Caribbean with eight days of rest in Cristobal Puerto Cana and subsequent return to Miami.
Kalamazoo Mich Sept 24 Eugene Burgess awaiting trial for the wild murder of Elta Fety child hanged himself in his county jail cell early today Burgess and wife Pearl faced charges with Mrs Fairchild an aged clergyman widow Burgess claimed the widow had an evil eye and cast a spell over the child The slaying occurred at the Burgess home and the body was wrapped in a weighted cloth recovered by police after his statement to authorities
Chicago dispatch reports Roger Bell aged 40 fatally shoots his wife, 48 year old Mrs. Bianche Bell, in their apartment then shoots himself. Police say she packed baggage as if preparing to leave. investigators cite a personal crisis and a quarrel preceding the tragedy. Mrs Bell is described as a daughter from a former marriage, Evelyn Foley from Stockton, California.
At noon the Rotary Club heard William Butler present reasons for granting rights to Slippery Rock Creek hydroelectric development. Thomas Liggett of Pittsburgh spoke against the rights. George J. Weingartner argued in rebuttal after Butler spoke, stressing preservation of beauty over power.
Washington discussions reveal a treasury program to reduce federal taxes beginning March 4. Tax experts estimate reductions could total hundreds of millions, with figures cited around 200 to 400 million dollars. Details remain unsettled as officials prepare to finalize the plan under Secretary Mellon’s direction.
Local death notices list Mrs Katie Rouse of Green and Mrs Marti Febes of Ga. The brief report notes their deaths and gives avenues of public record access for further details.
A garbled court clipping notes Sinclair addressing stockholders via a message about a contempt of court case. The text is heavily corrupted and fragments talk of government pressure, accusations of silencing, and appeals to stakeholders without clear action or outcomes.
A court case notes guardianship and allowance orders involving Jovan Woodcurs. Details indicate appointment of a guardian and an approved monetary allowance under court oversight, with proceeding underway at the ward's location. The document references a formal summit and related statutory steps.
A Mexican aviator connected with the Mexico city area was reported safe today near Acape le dalgo after earlier trouble claims. The aviator said two combatants were involved but no injuries or further danger were confirmed.
A youth on trial for murder Takes the stand for his defense as the case details his life with the slain bribe. His mother also testifies this morning as the jury hears testimony in a crowded courtroom.
Incoherent OCR fragment hints at a local story involving Huggins and a late rest count. Names and clear facts are obscured, leaving only partial, unclear details about timing and individuals.
Readable text contains garbled words and scattered letters about names and places. It mentions Muscatin and Genoa, with references to people and events but lacks coherent structure or clear facts. The fragment offers no decisive action or outcome to summarize.
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