29 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
1
A body about 45 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, 165 pounds, wearing blue overalls and a blue shirt, was found at Eatons Neck near the Collings yacht the night of the murder. A leather belt bore the initial Z, suggesting a possible link to the Stamford yachtsman case. The elder of two alleged attackers may be the deceased, wife’s account cited.
Mayor W H Gillespie received a message from United States Senator David A Reed announcing the Inter-departmental committee on Post Office sites has officially selected the Diamond site for the new federal building in New Castle. Condemnation will proceed for required property though the Clark property will not be condemned but may be purchased if Mrs Clark offers to sell. The site sits at the southwest corner of Washington and Jefferson streets.
Laval and Aristide Briand met with Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius to set up a Franco German commission to study economic questions. Police guarded the departure as the leaders announced plans for joint economic cooperation and broader market inquiries.
Washington reacts as Calvin Coolidge reportedly backs Herbert Hoover for a second term in a Saturday Evening Post interview. The veteran Republican leader’s stance sparks debate among party insiders about Hoover’s renomination and Coolidge’s influence on GOP unity.
Washington Sept 29 The Legion plans to devote effort to rehabilitating disabled veterans aiding widows educating war orphans and restoring prosperity The program announced by National Commander Henry Stevens aims to address veteran rehabilitation and scholarship support for war orphans as part of a broader relief effort continued from the prior year
An actress identified as HOLLY WOOL, age about 29, died when her car collided with a freight train. Police said the vehicle skidded along the road before striking the train, witnesses reported seeing the car careen and crash as the train crew halted.
New Castle residents watched the northwest sky hopeful for the Akron giant dirigible. Reports said it headed from Youngstown area but no sighting occurred. Weather records note last night’s dew and temperatures near 66 by day and 37 at night. State Highway workers advance with road resurfacing from New Castle.
U S weather bureau statistics show a maximum temperature of 66 and a minimum of 37 with .02 inch precipitation. River stage reads 2.9 feet. Year ago figures: max 65, min 34, no precipitation listed.
Britain's cabinet remains split over tariff policy and a general election. Prime Minister MacDonald awaits audience with King George to seek guidance on dissolving Parliament or urging unity. The Prince of Wales and princes joined the king at Euston en route to Buckingham Palace amid public cheers.
Special To The News notes that after gold standard fears faded a world shift toward silver money. The writer cites global adoption of silver for currency and broader trade benefits, recalling Astor’s fortunes from trades and remarking on Bryan’s delayed presidential run.
Police seek a thief who broke into the Bessemer P. L. E. railroad freight station last night. Chief Archie Shoup and County Detective Lee say a side window was forced after a freight car was left near the office, and $10 was stolen after wrecking the safe.
The News will not operate the mechanical ball player for the world series games starting this week. Poor interest in recent years led The News to drop the service as the expense runs into several hundred dollars. Scores will be posted by innings and phone calls answered, but no special game service this year.
Federal agents and city detectives search for Arthur Ambrose also known as Hunk Ambrose, 26, who escaped from a train near Pittsburgh while being moved to Atlanta penitentiary. He slipped from handcuffs after a companion prisoner aided the break, then forced his father to give him $3 before vanishing.
State Armory Board representatives surveyed three potential sites for a National Guard armory in New Castle. General Albert J. Logan and Colonel J. W. Woodend planned to present the data to Harrisburg on October 15. The visit was hosted by the Troop F Civilian Committee led by Louis B. Round.
Democratic leaders discuss Roosevelt aiming for the 1932 nomination on the first ballot but warn a drawn out fight is likely. Supporters plan a "favorite son" strategy to block quick consensus, while rivals coalesce to prevent a decisive early result.
Al Capone and his legal team appeared before Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson to challenge indictments for income tax violations. The defense argued the charges were vague and unconstitutional as a demurrer was filed. The judge refused to delay the trial and ordered proceedings to begin Tuesday morning.
Hampton Virginia September 29 Professor Elsha Kane of the University of Tennessee faces arraignment on a murder charge for drowning his wife. He works by night toward finishing a five year project described by E Kent Kane as a literary opus. The cousin says the manuscript blends Gore style poetry in a dramatic narrative as Kane contends with public scrutiny and legal proceedings.
News from Philadelphia states the Pennsylvania Railroad placed a 2.5 million dollar order for 60 electric freight locomotives with 30 by Lima Locomotive Works 20 by Westinghouse at Eddystone and 10 at Altoona. Deliveries begin March next year.
A junk dealer from New Castle suffered serious injuries after being hit by a passing car near Youngstown City hospital. The driver Wu Wolfe was returning to his machine when the accident occurred shortly before noon Monday on the road to New Castle. Local authorities investigated the crash.
A fragmentary passage recalls sturdy steeds and ancient world legends that inspired awe. It notes no college stars among the figures and hints at dramatic moments where fear and power shaped events, leaving readers pondering what truly occurred centuries ago.
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