26 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
1
Special To The Ma New York September 26 Al spoke in Montana on oil corruption. The subject draws applause but fewer votes from a partisan crowd. The speaker claimed Senator Walsh echoed it as a campaign motto before withdrawing. The era’s big issue was corruption and oil, Calvin winning with a nine million margin.
Afternoon fair scenes at New Castle featured ponies and races for youngsters at the fair grounds while city life includes street paving, traffic routes and growing demand for municipal tennis courts. Observations on work, safety, bumming, and anonymous letters accompany local color and minor anecdotes.
Crowds fill Croton avenue as New Castle marks a holiday for the fair day program. A grand stock parade leads the events with Thomas Cooper guiding the procession from the track to the grounds amid races exhibits and autos.
Clarence Darrow, famed attorney in the Leopold and Loeb case, dismisses H. G. Clabaugh’s paroled youths remark as nonsense. He notes no one wants parole, their muttimus error has no bearing, and both remain under life terms with no parole consideration while awaiting release after death.
First frost of the year observed this morning September 26 in New Castle and surrounding locality. The season appears colder than last year at this early date, with frost noted in the vicinity as of morning hours.
Ruby Keeler aged 19, a tap dancer, travels to Europe as the newest Mrs Jolson, third wife of the singer known for blackface routines. The courtship surprised bets and gossip, while Broadway awaits whether Jolson has found his true mate as he continues his career.
Emilio Portes Gil, interior secretary in Calles cabinet, was unanimously elected provisional president to take office December 1, becoming the youngest Mexican head of state at thirty seven. He will serve until February 5, 1930, with a constitutional president to be elected in late 1929. Gil is praised as pro United States and active in Tamaulipas governance. City Hall closes at noon as 21 offices observe a half day. officials attend New Castle fair.
The local Red Cross chapter reports its West Indies and Florida hurricane fund contributions at 1019.80 while the national quota increases from 1000 to 10000, launching a broader relief drive. Donations are encouraged at the New Castle Fair grounds first aid station run by nurse Kathryn Hite and at the Temple building headquarters.
Leonard Salerno on trial for the murder of Joseph Tranquillo on West Home street in 1928. His defense dramatizes the events with Tranquillo attacking him with a knife and a club before Salerno says he shot to end the assault. Witnesses include Mrs Salerno and others as the defense plans further testimony.
Mrs Sylvia Smithers of Los Angeles California won the national corned beef and cabbage contest conducted under George WieManus the cartoonist of Bringing Up Father for The New Castle News. First prize Tiffany sterling silver carving set with Tiffany platter. Second prize a luncheon kit in a wicker hamper. Third prize beverages set awarded to Mrs W H Satrock of Atwater Ohio. Mr McManus thanks participants and notes the scores support corned beef and cabbage as a featured dish.
A vacationing traveler reports Vermont’s post flood scene with bridges being rebuilt while roadwork lags. He notes washed out bridges and impassable stretches, praising state efforts mainly on bridges and urging more road improvements. He invites readers to share vacation observations with The News.
Westminster college upper class and faculty committees unveiled dress and conduct rules for freshmen. Girls must wear black cotton stockings until the last football game and follow hair and ribbon guidelines. boys wear black cotton socks and yellow ties until after the final game. Freshman stunt day is planned with circus acts and outdoor performances, led by Herbert Miller and Lois Davenport with several committee members named.
International News Service reports the Republican national committee adopts a hands off stance toward Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt and her prohibition crusade against Governor Alfred E Smith. Hoover advisers split on silencing her despite concerns her attacks may hurt his campaign.
Infant Bart J McCormieck Jr dies at 215 East Lincoln Avenue with surviving Jennie B McWilliams of Abingdon and John J Montgomery aged 28 of 848 Arlington Avenue. Burial and further details not provided in readable text.
City school officials announce no classes at the senior high Thursday or Friday due to an incomplete hosting system and cold weather, with sessions set to resume Monday.
Hassell and Cramer, American aviators who attempted a Greenland route from Rockford to Stockholm, landed in Copenhagen aboard the steamer Fulton. They were greeted by a large crowd including U.S. Ambassador Hodge and plan to return home soon via New York.
A Grand Jury refused to indict Miss Boyle in the shooting death of Robert McCormick following an auto ride with A J Ritchie who drove the car. The girl, plans to enter nurse training and return home with her parents.
Fragmentary verse about time in mime hearts, love songs, and the fall. Mentions rain and clouds scudding skies, with lines about snow and life. Ends with a note: and it forty-eight today.
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