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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1925

Page

2

Famous Mexican Mines Reopened Near Pass Sonora

Internacional News Service reports the San Geronimo mines near Pass Sonora, famed since 1909 for multi million free silver output, are to reopen late August under Melvin Dalton, with two and a half million dollar property value and Eastern capital investment. The mine’s history spans Spanish padres, Apache Chief Geronimo, revolutions, and closures in 1912 and three years ago due to metal market pressures.

Internacional News Service Nogales Arizona Adie San Geronimo Pass Sonora Mexico Melvin Palmer Datton New York United States Dalton Geronimo Howard Opéen

Stop Signs Placed On Side Streets By City Council

Road safety update notes 36 by 24 inch stop signs placed on intersecting streets north of Washington under Officer Charles Longstreth. Signs on Highland avenue Wilmington Avenue Grant Street and South Jefferson Street are set back twenty feet from building lines and four feet from the curb. Also mentions the American Association of Bank Women planning its Atlantic City convention at month end.

Charles Longstreth Washington Highland Avenue Falla Street Wilmington Avenue Grant Street Sampson Street Jefferson Street Washington Stract Neshangock River

GOOD ROADS DAY CELEBRATION AT BUTLER CO

A fragmented page describes Butler County Good Roads Day with plans for Farmer’s Day parade community events and lectures by notable figures. It notes old town sites Slippery Rock history from 1800s settlement, the Zebulon Cooper farm marker, and a bronze marker unveiling. The piece blends local lore with officials and a Washington Street restaurant menu read.

Butler CO. Town Page Owa Jer Howard W. Fry State Department of Highways J. HB Marshall Butler George I. Weingartner Frank E. Miller Meadville Leo L. Driver Department of Public Instruction GC. G. Jordan United States Frank B. Willis Columbus Ohio Zebulon Cooper Cascade Park

Mexico Wages War On Grasshoppers In Campaign Push

The country mobilizes citizens from all walks to fight grasshopper swarms damaging crops. Meantime local political tickets appear in a sprawling front-page notice listing Republican and Democratic candidates for offices including President Judge, jury commissioners, sheriff, district attorney, and city council from New Castle and surrounding townships.

Mexico

Disruption of Miners Parley Feared by Industry Leaders

Conference leaders Warriner and William J Richards face pressure as miners threaten to walk out. Federal intervention possible though President Coolidge aims to stay aloof. Lewis remains noncommittal about following through on threats while planning to attend with ex president John P. B. Essex.

Ference Warriner William J. Richards Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Corporation Richards Jas Aldea Coolidge Lewis John PB Eeet Unon

Federal government warns dry squadron in use of firearms

The treasury is investigating recent shootouts as federal agents raid illegal alcohol operations. Officials say more than 20 innocent people have been killed in raids, spurring a call for bonding of prohibition agents and identifiable uniforms. Investigations touch four-year-old Kentucky boy and other cases as field forces face disbandment. General Andrews seeks humane, centralized enforcement and reforms. Birth notices include Mr and Mrs Edward Bradley announcing a daughter in Edenburg, while Miss Ellen Desson in Uniontown hosts a guest in East Washington Street.

Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Prohibition Killinger Treasury Kentucky Herre de Grace North Carolina West Virgmia Dru Andrews Washington Green Vermont Edward Bradley Edenburg

Republican Tax Plan Sparks Cross-Party Debate

The article outlines a Republican tax reduction framework arguing for unified goals on major cuts while noting splits within the party over inheritance and gift taxes and against or for publicity changes. Democrats show mixed positions, with conservatives and progressives balking differently.

Washington Willam R. Green House Senater Mellon Congress

Improved Road to Wurtburg to Be Built

State and county funds will match to about 100000 for Route 350 construction. Lawrence county leads in state aid filing, with gasol ine tax funds to fuel expenditure statewide around six million. Discussion covers Perry highway as a secondary route unlikely to become primary, with improvements needing county initiative along its path.

State Highway Department Fle Harrisburg Fry Lawrence County Kerry Perry Perry Highway Meadville Entler

Airplane dives tested as deafness cure in Dayton

Dayton Aug 4 Medical study on cures for deafness via airplane dives moves forward. Johnson Airplane Co operating the Dayton Cincinnati line has achieved 12 cures using rapid ascents to about 12000 feet followed by steep plunges toward the earth. Dr W J Blackburn ear specialist will oversee tests and later submit a detailed report.

Dayton, Q Johnson Airplane Co Dayton-Cincinnati Ne W. J. Blackburn Blackburn

Reading Circle host tea at W. C. A. Center New Castle

Misa Florence Johnston presided last evening for the F. L. D. Reading Circle at the W. C. A. Center on Hill Street. Large attendance, staplandia program led by Mrs. Mabel Gardner, musical selections supplied by the Circle. Social time followed with refreshments served by Miss Grace Boyd. Meetings suspended for thirty days due to Mrs. Martha Streets death.

Reading Misa Florence Johnston F. L. D. Reading Hlm Street

Freight Reduction Impossible Until Roads Consolidate

Freight rate reductions hinge on railroad consolidation, says a White House spokesman. President Coolidge seeks relief from high schedules, focusing on aiding agricultural interests amid a push for stronger, integrated rail systems.

International News Service Swampscott Mass

Greece Denies Troop Move to Bulgaria Border

The Greek general staff denied reports that two divisions were moved to the Bulgarian border. An official statement said only a few reinforcements were sent to frontier outposts, and the action is temporary until Bulgaria assures Greek safety. Foreign Minister Rentis noted any move would be canceled once Bulgaria acts on the protest over a Greek citizen’s murder.

International News Service Athens Rentis Bulgaria Thens Newapipers Greece Eitixen

Woodruff Moves to Oust Benn From Office

Harrisburg August 4 Attorney General George W Woodruff traveled to Philadelphia to begin action against James S Benn who refuses Gov Pinchotts dismissal from the public service commission Benn stayed at his desk in Harrisburg and planned to attend the Philadelphia Rapid Transit hearing in Philadelphia tomorrow unless stopped by the attorney generals move Brown Benns counsel said he would confer with Francis Shunk Brown about the case

Tauwrnational News Service Harrisburg aAttorney George W. Woodruff Philadelphia James 5. Bean Pinchotte Public Service Commission Francis Shunk Brown Benn Commission Philadephia

Man Fails To Pay Alimony Fee's Is Held On Contempt

John Edward Cort son of George Cort theatrical producer was held in contempt for failing to pay alimony arrears of 75 dollars to wife Maude Fanly Cort actress. Cort's bond of 600 dollars placed with the court was forfeited. The Corts were married in Cincinnati Ohio in January 1920. She alleges her husband obtained a fraudulent divorce from her in June 1923.

International News Service Jersey City N. J John Edward Cort George Cort Maude Fanly Cort Cort Court of Chancery Corts Cincinnati

Pastor Fined for Assault After Church Service

W C Fowler pastor of Island Christian church Wheeling West Virginia paid a $25 fine plus costs for assaulting R M Rice former teacher in bia Sunday school after a church service. Rice alleges the minister knocked him down and kicked him while the minister claims he merely passed and Rice fell. The incident stems from church friction.

C International News Service Wheeling W. Va W. C. Fowler Island Christian Church R. M. Rice Bia Rice

Congregation Meeting Planned at Madison Avenue Church

Madison avenue Christian church calls a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 46 to discuss plans for the coming year. Rev W W Said pastor urges all members to attend. Women’s Missionary Society of the same church will meet Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Frac born’s home North Liberty Street. Red Cross items are requested for a child in need. Fireworks plant explosion in Chicago noted.

Madison Avenue Christian Church W. W Paater Society Women's Missionary Society of Madison Novenus Christian Church Frac North Liberty Street

Marines End Thirteen Years Of Land Occupation

U S Marines completed a thirteen year occupation of Nicaragua as the last contingent of about 425 men sailed home. The force, first sent during the Taft era, left after Nicaragua formed a national guard able to maintain order amid ongoing revolutions in Managua. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur M. Z. returns to Washington aboard the Henderson.

Wilbur 3 Henderson Washington Pacific Coast Central America

Dickie Kerr Back In Fold

CHICAGO August 4 Kerr formerly key White Sox star is reinstated in organized baseball by High Commissioner Lendis. He left after the Black Sox scandal following a dispute with owners over salaries and later played semi professional ball.

International News Service Chicago Dickie" Kerr Chicago White Sox Lendis Kerr White Sox Black Sox Anlary Ginca

Deaths Of The Day Miss Mary A Carr

Miss Mary A Carr aged 68 died at her Washington township home on Monday August 2 after six months with anemia. Born July 6 1857 in Washington township she was a daughter of Samuel and Sarah Ann Carr and a member of Eastbrook United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by brothers Jake W Carr Volant Pa D M Carr Chicago Il and S Carr Grove City Pa and sister Mrs Jennie Uber Mercer Pa. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence led by Rev Clark. Interment in Eastbrook U P cemetery.

Mary A. Carr Mary A Carr Washington Township

St Mary's Guild Social Tonight at St Marys School

Workers finish preparations on the St Mary's school grounds at Beaver and North for an ice cream social hosted by the Indies of St Mary's Guild. The event runs 7:30 to 11 with a varied program and activities for guests.

St. Mary's Beaver and North Streets St. Mary's Guild Audh

Traffic Lights Obeyed Rules Prompt California Visitor

California visitor faces police court after repeatedly ignoring Washington street traffic signals. George Hyie of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, and Henry Barghley of East Washington street, Pleas ant Hill, paid fines. Atty. Jun Sargent’s shipping board ruling allows sale of 200 ships to Henry Ford at a bid of 1.706 million. Prosperity view notes heavy lumber demand as a construction indicator by H L Anderson of Grove City, Pa.

Washington Street George Hyie Iowa Pleasant Will Butler County Oranges California Peterson Orneice Henry Barghley East Waskaneeington Street Pleasant Hill Washington Jun Sargent Shipping Board Henry Ford Ford H. L. Anderson Grove City

Lumber firm of Antert on and Blaze holds Ohio assets

A member of the lumber firm of Antert on and Blaze reported extensive holdings in Ohio and said orders are on hand for six months dead according to Mr Ax derton.

Anterton and Blaze Ohio Axderton

Names Sought for World War Dead in Lawrence County

Efforts are under way to compile a complete record of Lawrence County residents who died in World War I. Miss Olive Reed of the American Red Cross asks parents and friends to mail information postcards to Red Cross Headquarters in New Castle Pennsylvania, including the deceased’s name, company, home address, whether he died in action and date, in camp and date, or after return to the United States and date.

Taday Lawrence County Miles Olive Reed American Red Cross Miss Reed Olive Reed Red Cross Sete Deposit & Trust Bidz New Castle United States

Blame Labor For Detroit Bombing

A Detroit blast damaged the Enterprise Electrical building and six nearby businesses as labor troubles were blamed. Authorities reported a large fire estimate at 4,000,090 pounds and noted tense arguments amid the incidents.

Nternaterat Detroit Enterprise Electrical Company Grora Aaa Opt Ans

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