Real estate transfers and city budget notes highlight 1925 report
Real estate transfers totalling about 694 917 are listed, including numerous properties and buyers. The mayor’s message to the council calls for efficiency, tax relief, and reorganization of public works, with emphasis on police, street maintenance, and municipal finance. The session adjourned to special meeting to confirm appointments and discuss further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junite Inn
stanAes Ae
Mainehea
Frederink Street
Marie Bondeel
Wilksin
Priperty Sa
Anna Shiss
Cory Amusement Lamping
Denver Street
Errnest
Albert Pane
Charles
Arch Poogues
Hidrk and Son
Ine
Chapin
Sprae Morgaridge
OT. Alexander
North Center Street
Bennett
East Souhy Street
Elt
Seviel
Effen Ceworker
Alice
Laval
Funttion
Ghir
Haseen
Olin W. Bracken
Wales
Franik Parsons
Bracken
Leach
Rotary Club
Bentley
City Epidemic Quarantined in 1925 Health Report
Health Officer Dunkle declares quarantine as the city faced 2 million disease cases mainly chickenpox and other illnesses during 1925. Fever, pneumonia, typhus and erysipelas noted with 46 city cases. dairy tests in dairies supply milk to the city, overseen by Dr. C F Besinett and Health Officer Waitt.
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Heath Offeer DunkleSannaport
Eane
Corry
de. C.F
Police Chief Reports Year Summary
Police chief presents annual report with detailed department statistics and arrests. The document lists significant cases,Investigations, robberies and hearings, noting progress by officers and departments and outlining future priorities for public safety.
Destruction of Dawson Block Largest Fire Loss of Year
City records for the year 1925 report fires in Dawson Block and other sites causing about 6500 in losses. The fire department responded to frequent alarms, with several major blazes including the Dawson Block. Firefighters logged hundreds of fire calls and hours spent battling flames, noting defective chimneys and false alarms as contributing factors.
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Andrew
Puolsun
Tanding
Uwkerees
Vinelief Patslsons
Il Stove
Death of Madeline Bartlett at 17 in Meadeville
Madeline Bartlett daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Bartlett died at home 2 West Measure Street after a long illness. Born in New Castle on December 10, 18xx, she was a junior at Corre High School and sorority member. Funeral at Flese M H Church Wednesday at 2.00 pm with Rev D A Pratt and family pallbearers.
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Inenis Ang
Shes Mallelins Bartlett
Riv
Mra
W. B. Bartlett
West Measure Street
Valeri Mise Bartlett
New Vastle Pa
B. Church
Bartlety
Ronfer
Corre High School
Vermins
Flese MH
Weernesday
Stark
Troy Guerre
A. Ginailer
Brie
D. A Pratt
Meade
Parm
Fam
Glitette
City’s Water Supply Now Being Iodized
Authorities report iodine treatment added to the city’s wall water as part of a statewide effort. A recent survey found 84 percent of local pupils ingest tablets containing iodine for goitre prevention, with 4,000 students showing rapid improvements as the program grows.
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Argentiv
Tepmol
Corry
di Uhy
Two Die In Leechburg New Kensington Shootout
A bus driver reported two men following him prompting a pursuit by police. Campbell fired after the pair fled near an alley, Morris was killed and his companion wounded in the temple. Morris, identified by papers, was believed to be from Brownsville.
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United Press
Leechburg
Aurbore
Kenington
Simney
Amp Bell
Thomas Morris
C2 Mellamry
Armen
Jatar
Lechburg
New Kensingtons
Campbell
Morris
Brownsville
Rubber Probe 1S Launched by House Committee
Washington reports the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee will begin investigation of rubber prices Wednesday afternoon. Secretary of Commerce Hoover, acting for the British rubber monopoly, will be the first witness.
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Washington
Jan
House Interstate and Foreign Commere Committee
Parker
Hoover
One Fourth of City Streets Now Improved Hailed in 1925
City reports show about 27.49 miles of streets and avenues improved in the year 1025. Total paving costs exceed 429 thousand dollars with brick and concrete work dominating. Sewer projects include 920 feet of sanitary sewer at 1792 dollars and storm sewers costing 5407 dollars. City totals reach 1888 miles of sewers and 2 public street openings.
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N. Dickson
City Connell
Steve Derry Wit
Pis
City of Corrylaccestters
East Pleasant
West Smith
Aotal
Engineering Department
Daring Hold Up Netted 3100 Loot At Times Square Theater
Three robbers beat Kenneth Gratton assistant manager of Loew's State theater in Times Square and escaped with 3100 during a performance. Gratton was kicked to the orchestra seats as masked bandits fled through a back corridor stage exit midway in the hall. In other news a birth is announced for Martin Edward to Mr and Mrs Frank Crowe at Bear Lake Jones Hospital in Jamestown on December 31.
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Uniwa
New York
Kenneth Gratton
Loew's State Theater
Times Squiare
Gratton
Ards
Martin Edward
Frank Crowe
Bear Lake
Jones Hospital
Jamestown
Dairymen's League price rise noted for November
The Dairymen's League reports increased November prices, with a 3 percent milk rate set at 244 dollars per 1000 pounds and deductions for expenses, freight, and other costs. Despite the rise, producers receive greater net value through certificates of indebtedness, while some members gain more than last month. The league also notes plans to admit members capable of Grade B milk production, boosting overall flow.
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Dairymen’s League
Ag Longus Uie
Annanembor
Corry
League
Incendiary Fires Solved by Confession in Brooklyn
United Fires reports Walter Foley a Brooklyn longshoreman confessed to burning 48 buildings in six weeks. He admitted 11 fires occurred on Christmas Eve within five miles. He said he did it for excitement and to see engines respond, denying intent to harm anyone.
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United Fires
Brooklyn
Walter Foley
Poley
Art
Foley
Tire
Brophy
Bandits Loot Social Club in Chester Card Game
Bandits held up a Fifth Ward Social Club card game in Chester at dawn and robbed members of about $1,000. The manager, Thomas Welsh, was pistol whipped as the attackers fled toward Philadelphia pursued by Welsh and several victims.
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Py United Preas
Chester
Fifth Ward
Wen Ly
Thomas Welsh
Philadelphia
Welsh
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Fries
Weil
Ares
Gilsiaves
Dawson
Madeline Bartlett
DR. Gillette
Gultie
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Bandits Loot Social Club
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