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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1925

Page

20

Pleas Entered and Sentences Given by Judge Emery

Court proceedings led Judge S Plummer Emery to accept nolle contendre pleas from multiple defendants. James Davis received a $50 fine and five months in the workhouse for aggravated assault and battery. Three colored defendants Addie Moore Clara Peterson and William Smith were fined $100 each and paroled for one year after proving they were not the actual rum runners. Felix Reed of Youngstown was fined $200 and paroled for one year for driving while intoxicated. Wayne Cole was freed of reckless driving after officers failed to attach information to the warrant, a likely speed trap outcome. William Bender faced $500 and costs and eight months in the workhouse for transporting liquor. Steve Morensky was fined $60 and given seven to fifteen years in the Western penitentiary for statutory rape. Flanders White was fined $500 and eight months for transporting and possessing liquor. Thad Hoover and Warren Dean were sentenced, Hoover $25 and paroled on liquor charge, both $100 and paroled for resisting an officer.

S. Plummer Emery Nolle James Davis Addie Moore Clara Peterson William Smith Felix Reed Youngstown Wayne Cole Gettysburg Clyde Gibson Emery Cole William Bender Nolle Contendere Hoover

HUNT COMPANION AFTER FINDING OF GIRL'S BODY

Massachusets girl found dead after a dance near the amusement park. Breslin, a Malden companion, vanished with her and is sought by police. Medical Examiner Powers performed an autopsy and sent organs to Concord for examination. Miss Melanson and Breslin were summer visitors near the park.

Lanson Massachusetts Breslin Miss Melanson Malden James J. Powers Concord

What Did You See A Davis Soft Drink Palor memory item

A collage of brief vignettes describes a father with his son at a Davis Soft Drink Parlor in South Side, a Sunday Ohio ball game, a Black railroad worker patching overalls, a slow Youngstown road, a pugilist examined, a newly married couple with a firstborn, a Europe trip postcard, a washwoman with a two thousand dollar car, an iceman and a ice cream delivery rushed for Saturday night, plus an injunction dissolved concerning a Bell Telephone pole near a Bay Street property and a proverb about large men as salesmen.

Harry K. Gregory William J. Quinn Bay Street Bell Telephone Company

Sheriff W. R. B. McKee Of Eastbrook Faces Republican Primaries

The notice lists W. R. B. McKee of Eastbrook as a candidate subject to the Republican primaries. It appears in a state or county election notice with details on petition requirements and dates for the primary process.

W. RB. McKee Eastbrook Frank

P K Fike Seeks City Council Seat For New Castle

Primary election endorsement outlines P K Fike as candidate for four year term on New Castle City Council. He cites prior council experience and pledge to avoid politics while serving faithfully and efficiently for the city.

U. Z. Sweasy Sixth Ward New Castle

New York Derelict Seeks Revenge and Escape

Mary Louise Spns details a troubled relationship with Browning at Forest Hill Inn on Long Island, claiming threats and a love letter scheme. Browning, facing guardianship questions for Dorothy Sunshine, denies the accusations and vows no further adoptions or prosecutions.

Long Beach Browning Mary Robert H. Dunnet Brooklyn Public Welfare Bird S. Coler Anna St. John Rye N. Y Dorothy Sunshine Forest Hill Inn Long Island

Philippines eyed rubber monopoly solution with native aid

A commission report argues land laws hinder large rubber plantations but small and moderate holdings can succeed with foreign capital and native participation. Officials contend government support could boost native planting with annual crops and raise island wealth while costs per acre lower than European ventures in the Middle East. Labor conditions are noted as improved in the Philippines.

Middle East Philippines

Attorney Dickey Seeks New Road Petition in Wayne Township

Attorney Thomas W. Dickey filed a new petition seeking a road in Wayne township. This is the second petition after the first was withdrawn. Judge Emery appointed Hugh L. Stewart J Elder Bryan and J N. Clark as viewers.

Thomas W. Dickey Wayne Township Emery Hugh L. Stewart J. Elder Bryant J. N. Clark

Annual Outing of Old Timers Here Wednesday

The Civil War veterans’ annual meeting and community event set for Wednesday includes a 3 pm gathering at the band stand with Harvey E. McGoun in charge. The day features a noon dinner at the Park and a broad volunteer committee roster for reception duties from both ladies and gentlemen.

Harvey E. McGoun Scott D. Long W. T. Butz John Mary Dickson Ella Long Sara Dana Falls Davis Anna Gilliland W. H. Dunlap Plummer Emery William H. Dunlap Fred L. Rentz James M. Smith Charles P. Shaw William E. Agrew Frank M. Bower Rufus C. Katterson Thomas F. Morehead Hirman G

Coolidge Approves Budget Cutting Millions in Savings

President Coolidge endorsed a tentative federal budget for the coming year showing a savings of about twenty million dollars. General Herbert M. Lord presented the plan in Swampscott, noting the army and navy would bear the largest reductions from this year’s appropriations as part of the adjustments.

Swampscott Mass Coolidge Herbert M. Lord Maine Lord Army Navy

Petitions Filed by County Candidates in Several Townships

Multiple candidates filed petitions in Lawrence County commissioners office. Names include W. J. Eakin for justice of the peace in Scott township Luther M. Reno for township supervisor Shenango township W. M. Houk for jury commissioner Clifford F. E. Shingledecker for tax collector Mahoning Lake Kildoo for inspector of elections Hickory township Charles Patton for auditor Hickory township W. J. Graham for tax collector Hickory township Wesley R. Gormley for township supervisor Hickory township Howard Leslie for tax collector Neshannock township. All but Houk run on the Republican ticket with Houk on the Democratic ticket Reno on both tickets.

Lawrence County Commissioners W. J. Eakin Scott Township Luther M. Reno Shenango Township W. M. Houk Clifford FE Shingledecker Mahoning Township Lake Kildoo Hickory Township Charles Patton W. J. Graham Wesley R. Gorm

Lost Son Is Found Playing Piano in New York Cabaret

Mitchell son of a Buffalo millionaire and Princeton alum has been found playing piano in a New York East Side cabaret for 15 dollars weekly. A second performer earned a 500 dollar reward by informing Mitchell's father.

Wi. Mitchell Buffalo Princeton New York East Side Mitchell

Deaths Of The Day Highlights Local Notables

Alfred J. Berg 47 of 213 North Bay Street dies after illness in New Castle Hospital. Born in Espeyville PA, he was a Pennsylvania Railroad car inspector and member of the Presbyterian church, Maccabees, and PRR Relief Association. Survived by wife Dora and daughter Dora Alene. funeral Wednesday at 1 PM in New Lymes Presbyterian Church.

Alfred J. Berg North Bay Street New Castle Hospital Mr. Berg Espeyville Charles Caroline Larson Berg Berg Pennsylvania Railroad Presbyterian Church the Maccabees Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Association Dora Athanalite Berg Dora Alene J. R. Bishop New Lymes E. L. Scovill Ashtabula Presbyterian Peter S. Reynolds Neshannock Township M. G. Sheaf Near Plaingrove Reynolds Coaltown Nettle Shoaf Plaingrove Forbes R. Reynolds New Castle R. D E. J. Douglass Joseph B. Reynolds South Bethlehem Shoaf Forbes H. Reynolds Rev. Baker Briar Hill Cemetery Robert W. McAnnis Robert W. McAnlis Florencedale Avenue Youngstown W. J. McAnlis Big Beaver Township Ella Ewing McA

MacMillan Arctic Expedition Faces Gales and Ice

Lt Com Richard Byrd reported from Etah that gales and drifting ice hinder the MacMillan arctic expedition. Planes flew 120 miles from Etah before fog halted further observation. A 500 ton ice floe drifted into the harbor between the Peary and the planes as crews kept watch all night. A gale and driving snow added to the hazardous conditions.

International News Service Washington Richard Byrd Navy Department Etah Byrd Francis

Sharon Opens Northwestern PA Tennis Tourney At Buhl Farm

North western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio send 110 players to Sharon for the annual Northwestern Pennsylvania tourney at the Buhl Farm courts. Byron Baur of Erie, the 1923 winner, is among the favorites as stiff opposition from many area stars is expected. Players hail from Erie Smethport New Wilmington New Castle Brookville St. Mary's Grove City Conneaut Lake DuBois Warren and Youngstown. The Sharon Tennis club provides entertainment for visitors.

International News Service Sharon Pennsylvania Ohio Buhl Byron Baur Erie Smethport New Wilmington New Castle Brookville St. Mary’s Grove City Conneaut Lake DuBois

City Rescue Mission Holds Fourteenth Annual Meeting

The City Rescue Mission marks its 14th annual gathering on Sunday October 18 with a week of related services. Officers and directors repeat the established anniversary plan, and the annual public appeal for support occurs then. Citizens of New Castle have historically given generously to aid the Mission’s community work.

City Rescue Mission New Castle

Resinol Ointment Promises Clearer Skin Quickly

Advertises Resinol as a standard treatment for blotches redness and roughness claiming it soothes and heals skin fast and helps maintain health and attractiveness.

Sheriff Takes Florence McCurdy to Detention Home

Sheriff Andrews returned from Laurelton Pennsylvania with Florence McCurdy and was accompanied by Mrs. Andrews Parole Officer M. J. Young and Mrs. Young. After placing the girl in the home the party toured the eastern part of the state.

Sheriff Andrews Laurelton Florence McCurdy

Hoon Reunion Set for August at Etna Springs

The annual Hoon family reunion will be held August 14 at Etna Springs in Butler County with J B Dick of Butler serving as president. Many attendees expected from Lawrence County.

Hoon Etna Springs Butler County J. B. Dick Butler Lawrence County

Mexicans Held on Larceny Charge in County Jail

Jose Cardimas Sylvester Fernandez and Manuel Morales three Mexicans were accused of stealing twenty suits from People’s Credit Company Norman Ehrlich and Joseph Ehrlich stores. They appeared before Alderman Walter T. Hamilton and were charged with larceny and receiving stolen goods by Chief Henry Dysart and remanded to the county jail for a Tuesday hearing in default of bail. The notice ends with a stray question about a girl who could win a man’s affection by talking.

Joseph Cardimas Sylvester Fernandez Manuel Morales People’s Credit Company Norman Ehrlich Joseph Ehrlich & Company Walter T. Hamilton Henry Dysart

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H. R. Huston East Long Avenue Clark Mackie Davis Soft Drink Palor South Side Europe Iceman Robert L. Wallace OMN P. Lockeart Sostna Ward Republican James McClelland North Beaver Township Zennerdy ED W. O'Brien Union Township William M. Boue Fizeor Register & Recorder Annette W. Hutton Second Ward J. “Qoonnie J. Ellwood Leslie J. Waddington Z. M Buck” Reynolds Jack M. Dunlap New Castle, Pa A. M Bert) Dinsmore John BH. Fee Burgess Ellwood City BEN G. Snt First Ward J. Elder Bryan Orville Brown Clarence Patterson David A. Moore Jess W. Jenkins Fourth Ward D. O. Davies Fifth Ward Louis G. Genkinger Charles B. Patterson Third Ward Bel Lusk Cig Oe Gounell Mal G. Morrow K. Piee P.K. Fike P. K. Fire New York Philippine Islands Miss McGoun Mary G. McGoun Almira A. Kirkbride Oakwood Chapel Oakwood Cemetery Alice T. McCullough A. R. Shaffer Pearson Street Alice Thomas McCullough Wapello Iowa McCullough Amzi B. White Wapella Mr. Davies Robert Wilson Davies Wood Street Homer B. Davis Epworth Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Mr. Park Lawrence Park South Mill Street Hoover Heights Tabernacle H. W. Lambert Dora Tanner Thomas Anderson Elizabeth Hill Althea Stewart Ku Klux Klan Savannah Cemetery Harry Belles Harry A. Daugherty Oliver Daugherty Wampum William L Clarence Oliver Mae Grace Ella Dorothy Clinton Cemetery M. L. Cukerbaum MacMillan MacMillan Polar Northwestern State Smith Jones Foster Brothers, Inc Jefferson Street Donsel Brothers Emery Publicity Committee
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