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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1925

Page

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Florida Tornado Toll From Losses Grows Near Miami

International News Service reports a deadly tornado struck Sunday afternoon, killing three and injuring many as it swept from the Everglades toward Miami. About 100 homes were wrecked or damaged and 300 to 400 people were left homeless. Among the dead are a former city fireman and two residents linked to local businesses, with numerous injuries and extensive property damage in a wide area north of Miami. The resort city itself was largely spared, though festivities were subdued as relief efforts began.

Jmlami Pla Miami Derritory FL EL Sullivan B. E. Schultz White Belt James Simpson Sean J. T. Simpson Little River Nadine Simpson Thros Oscar Thornhill Lillian Matthews J. Ellis Lemos City Mary Weggerman William Denton Toso Egley Harry Diamond Lysan Reed Laura Hiedler Ruth Reese Samuel Roberts Nellie Hendricks Christine Ellis Glebe Easley Stanley Ellis Mildred Thornhill Iofant Ralph Vanetta Everglades Hialeah Here

Senior Hi Y Club Completes Banquet Plans Tonight

Final plans for Tables Night on Thursday evening April 9 will be finished at the Senior Hi Y Club weekly meeting at the Y. Supervisor A. O. Goodwin urges a large turnout as dinner at six precedes the business session. The Senior Hi Y volleyball team meets an all star squad after the routine proceedings.

Y. MC. A Goodwin Aix O'Clock Wssquialion

The Masbic and Niblick See Spring Golf Time

Arthur Vometer describes golfers emerging from their musty hole in the wall into April sun. The scene shifts from dust to greens as traps are loaded with sand and clubs reappear after a long winter. Golf season begins while basketball looms, with mild fifty degree weather.

Niblick

Cat Adopts Baby Squirrel After Crow Snatch Near Edenburg

W A Hoffmaster of Croton Avenue School in Edenburg reports a crow carried off a baby fox squirrel. The boy alarmed the scene, and the mother cat took in the tiny orphan. Hoffmaster plans to obtain a permit and raise the squirrel at home, then return it to proper care.

Boy Crow W. A. Hoffmaster Croton Avenue Edenburg Haifmaster Alfred Holmaster Hoffmaster Mr. Hoffmaster Mos New Castle Iffa

U S Vessels Immune In 18 Mile Limit Issue

The Justice Department seeks congressional action to extend the eighteen mile law to all American vessels. Tests reveal no statute allows seizure beyond three miles, hampering enforcement against rum smuggling in U S slips. Officials urge stronger rules as navy and coast guard face illicit cargoes and high speed bootleggers.

William KK. Hutchinson Ternational News Service Washington Department of Justice Congress Couzens Senatorial Committee Three Mile Tum Eighteen Mile Coast Guard Mabel Walker Willebrandt Roy A. _Naynes Haynes Continental United States

Adams Executed at Rockview for Reading Murder

Adams was put to death in the electric chair at Rockview Prison Bellefonte Pennsylvania after a conviction for killing a Reading police officer. The execution began at 7:10 am with two shocks required to extinguish life and he was pronounced dead at 7:19 am by Dr. C I Newcomb. Thousands of citizens supported mercy pleas but justice prevailed as Adams faced his debt to society.

International News Service Rockview Penitentiary Bellefonte Pennsylvania Hills Grant Adams Adams C. I. Newcomb

Dr Wallace to Lead Children’s Clinic Visit

Dr J O Wallace of Pittsburgh will lead the children’s clinic at Shenango Valley Hospital on Tuesday. The announcement came from the hospital this afternoon.

J. O. Wallace Pittsburgh Shenango Valley Hospital

Burns Fatal to Mrs Brothers in Shonango Valley Home

Mrs Edith Frew Brothers of 715 Butler avenue died this morning in Shonango Valley hospital from severe burns after a gasoline explosion in her cellar on Saturday noon. The widow of Elzie W. Brothers, she was born in Princeton Lawrence county and lived in the county for years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ward Pulford and Bernice Brothers, and several brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh and Detroit. Funeral from M L Wallace residence 1310 Highland avenue with Rev W E McClure in charge. burial at Oak Park cemetery.

Edith Frew Brothers Elzie W. Brothers Butler Avenue Shonango Valley Hospital Broubers Princeton Lawrence County Toneph Kate Frew Firs Presbyterian Church Ward Pulford Leity Bernice Brothers Frank Braden Rose Shaffer Wesley W. Wilson Pittsburgh GH. Frew D. A. Frew Detroit Mich M. L. Wallace Highland Avenue W. E. McClure First Presbyterian Church Oak Park Cemetery

Fred Wolford Attends Kiwanis Conference

Fred Wolford trustee of the Kiwanis Club departed Sunday to join the spring conference of the Pennsylvania Kiwanis district at the Penn-Harris Hotel. The program includes three sessions today and a banquet this evening before his planned return home Tuesday.

Fred

State Begins Proving Girl Slayer Sane In Court

The state opened its case in the Dorothy Ellingson murder trial to prove the 11 year old girl is sane. Defense neuropsychirist Dr Ball will cross examine after an opening defense argues Dorothy is sane and normal. Police witnesses will testify to observed saneness since arrest, limited to behavior notes. Dr Joseph Callon will counter the defense conclusions.

Elaib Martin International Wews Service San Frangisco Cal Dorothy Ellingson Jay Gon Ball Ball University of California Dorothy Morothy Wratefut Attorney’s Office

Who Is This Printed in The News

A fragment from The News of San Klatter mentions a well known mill and Washington shrest tobacco iet shank. The garbled wording leaves unclear names and context for a definitive summary.

San Klatter Washington Shrest Tobacco Ietshank

Chapman Begins Work Of Planning Appeal Campaign

Gerald Chapman, convicted murderer awaiting execution in Wethersfield prison, plans an appeal campaign. His lawyers argue the jury was not allowed to consider the railroad timetable as evidence, and Chapman notes no worry about the June 25 execution date as he studies Anatole France and contemplates the case that hinged on waitress Lillian Knell’s testimony about the Old Colony Inn alibi.

International News Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman Chapman Springfield Mass Brooklyn James Skelly New Britain Gray Walla Wethersfield Prison Seait Andereon Avatar Anatole France Lillian Knell Old Colony Meriden Conn Old Colony Inn Walter Shean James J. Skelly

Traffic Lights Planned on North Street Intersections

City council supported Pellea Chiat Dysart’s plan to install a four way controlled traffic system on North Street between Jefferson and North Mill, with signals at Jefferson, North Street, North Mercer, and North Northwest streets. Dysart’s recommendation for a light at Mast Washington Street and Croton Avenue also passed.

Co@uncil Pellea Chiat

Spring Story Hour At New Castle Public Library

The New Castle Public Library hosts a weekly story hour Tuesday afternoon at four in the WMCLA reading room. Miss Leckie selects Eros and Psyche and a spring poem for the weekly session. All boys and girls are invited to attend.

New Castle Tree WMCLA Leckie Eres Psyche The Fly Barry | Ees

Death Record for Several Local Residents

A fragmented death notice lists several local residents with ages and partial addresses. Names include Elzie We Grothers, Mrs Robison, William Serady, Andrew Holtz, Dr Robert King, Mrs Merman Fell, Mrs Zacharia Wingnail, Grace E Potter, and Mrs Robert Bo Morte, with scattered street names such as Ne shannock Avenue and 714 Butler Avenue.

Mr. Elzie We Grothers Butler Avenue D. Robison Neshannock William Serady Iiwood City Merman Fell Neshannock Avenue Zacharia Wingnail Elyrsa Grace E. E. Potter Dewey Ayonua Robert Bo Morte

Early Agreement On Appropriation Bill Expected This Week

Harrisburg April reports indicate conferees will be named tonight or tomorrow in both House and Senate to settle the general appropriation bill. The deadlock over finances has prompted plans to thrash the matter in joint committee. Education items remain, while increases to Justice and state police are debated and spending could exceed 121 million. The governor could veto private hospital and other measures next week if the bill reaches him. Continued coverage on Page Two.

FIN PD Sweeney International Mewes Barvice Harrisburg Rocals Bssco Coo Nlevsey Contivende Itousey House Senate Lead. Org Department of Justice and State Police Neekon

Overthrow Of Herriot A Political Storm In France

Report cites Millerand winning the Seine seat by a two thirds majority as signaling the political death rattle of Premice Herriot. Paris papers debate a rising movement to overturn Herriot, with observers noting Millerand’s victory reshapes party power and public sentiment amid resignations and shifting alliances.

Frank BK Mason International News Service Pas Ywerriot Alexandere Millerand Republic Seine Herriot Paris Aide Tutle Montain- Wet Nicpoleon Ewan Verriar Napoleon London Cunteronne Premie Des' Fidnes Alillerand

Large Car Deployed Here With 64 Seats for 20 Riders

A large car, claimed to be the largest ever operated on Moravia street, was described today. The radio stated the car has a seat city of 64 and can accommodate 20 riders. If traffic warrants, an additional car will be added to the route.

Moravia Pale

Ellwood City Man Killed in Sunday Night Crash

Ellwood City Carmine Lordi 38 was killed instantly in a three car collision on the New Castle Wampum road near Ewing Park. Sam Asteoul suffered a broken jaw and facial cuts while Edward Bender endured head wounds. Also injured were Andy Hartman and John Hartman and two boys as the crash involved multiple vehicles and passengers escaping serious injuries. Continued on page two.

Carmine Lordi Ellwood City Sam Asteoul Edward Bender Harbor Road Ewing Fark New Castle-Wampum Road Andy Hartman Harbor Street John Hart Ma Wil Brown New Castle Mike Ling Sis McCleary Ayonua

Murdered Girl Found in Mountains Near Pottsville

Police seek identity of a 15 to 25 year old girl whose murdered body was found in the mountains near Gordon and Hedgeherville between Pottsville and Fountain Springs. Physicians report blunt force trauma and a severe struggle evident on the body. autopsy suggests death occurred about eight days ago.

Pottsville Here Gordon Hedgeherville Roth Fountain Springs

News Snapshots From Gellatre Ohio and Nearby Areas

Reports detail multiple tragedies including eight year old Julia Tillehar attempting self harm in a Gellatre wood shed and 30 year old Joby Stillanne injured in an automobile collision. Other fatal and nonfatal crashes claim Samuel Silver and Earl Shaw near Big Speirs Mad, A Dewalt dies in Latrobe, and a river drowning near Huntington. A judge rules on divorce grounds in Exhywand K King case. Two men, John Austion and Lester Thomas, die from poisoned alcohol in Pittsburgh.

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Florida Arthur Vometer Straeger U. S Rockview Reading Dr. Wallace Burns Mrs. Brothers Tn Hospital Fred Wolford NEW Castle News Dr. Ball Dr. Catton North St Andrew Holtz Robert King Muitsburgh Mile Suzy Verton Millerand Partis Ellwood Ewing Park Wampum Road Hartman Julia Tillehar Gellatre Wilhaw. Shields Joby Stillanne Wen Sammuel L. Silver Earl FL Shaw Big Speirs A. BR. Dewalt Latrobe Dausig Tiefusal Bonninger Russell Caroll Ghie River Huntington W. Va Yoxi¢Nday John Aostion Lester G. Thomas
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