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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1925

Page

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Start Man Hunt For Slayer Of Indiana Couple

Armed posses hunted highways and byways of Indiana for George Anderson who killed Ben Hance and his wife in revenge for testimony against Gerald Chapman. Police say Anderson, linked to Charles Wolfa, mastermind of bandits, escaped a 50 foot prison wall and vanished toward Yorktown as investigators issue warnings and pursue leads.

International News Service Muncie Ind Indiana George Anderson Ben Hance Gerald Chapman Connecticut Charles Wolfa Chapman Hance Anderson Stier Tut Yorktown Earl Randolph

Robbers with House Safe Escape After $50,000 Loot

Syracuse flash: burglars carry a small house safe and flee with about $50,000 in cash jewels and securities from Albert Sober's residence. Sober, a restaurant man, notified police after the break in. The safe contained $800 in cash $5,000 in jewels and the rest in bonds and mortgages.

Bulletin International News Service Syracuse N. Y Albert Sober Sober Sobey

A Whimsical Wish for a Seventeen-Seat Car

The narrator longs for a large comfortable car to carry friends as they ride together through village streets. They recall loyal companions who refuse payment for gas and promise to someday own a unique vehicle to haul everyone around through sunny weather and miles traveled.

Lawrence County Receives Gas Tax Share Over 145k

Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania gas tax collections for the first half of 1925 totaling 4,657,750.44 with counties receiving 1,478,852.11 for road building. Western counties including Lawrence get 145,493.38, across a fiscal period showing a 24 percent rise in gasoline use over prior years.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Samuel Lewis Penn Counties Allegheny Clearfield Elk Indiana Jefferson Lawrence McKean Mercer Venango Warren

Slander suit filed in Chicago over jewel theft tale

In Chicago a $1,000,000 slander suit is filed by a 25 year old grocery clerk against the Marquise De diannelli widow of a former Italian ambassador to Japan. The clerk claims the Marquise accused him of losing a small fortune in jewels after a party Saturday night and the case centers on alleged jewels involved at her apartment. The suit, reported by Herald Brennan, ties to social circles and a lavish dinner party prior events.

Filotonga Elena CAGO Chicago Na Soto Wea Marquise de Diannelli Japan Alexander Mostey Drake Hotel Marquise Jewel Losary Herald J. Brennan

Coolidge Retreats From Cares At Family Farm Home

President Coolidge seeks weekend isolation in Plymouth Vermont with his father, to shed government worries for 48 hours. Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot plan to visit Monday to discuss Belgium debt funding. Col John C. Coolidge shows a strong recovery, helping with chores despite illness rumors.

George E.durno International News Service Plymouth Coolidge World Affairs Green Mountains Belgium Col John C. Coolidge Hhis

Ellingson girl links boyfriend to mother's death case

In San Francisco on August 15 Dorothy Ellingson, 17, testified for her defense that her mother was fatally harmed by Jimmie Lamar. Dr. Pred Clark argued the girl is insane and that her long confession naming Lamar was a ploy for doctors. The jury trial resumes early next week with further defense alienists expected.

International News Service San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson Jimmie Pred Clark Napr Jimmie Lamar Jau Dan Bal

Duke of Abruzzi Band Concert Planned on South Jefferson Street

The Duke of Abruzzi band performed earlier in the News Office, praised as one of the best in the country. A House Savola celebration for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary continued into its second day with aerial salutes. Tonight Sam Di Primio will sing at a concert on South Jefferson Street where band and reception stands are erected.

Duke of Abruzzi

Simple Service For Mrs. Morgan Funeral

New York reports funeral plans for Mrs. J F Morgan wife of a financier. She died unexpectedly at the Morgan Glen Cove home after a two month illness attributed to lethargic encephalitis but the direct cause was cardiac collapse. Sons Henry and Judy Morgan were aboard the Morgan yacht off New England when news arrived.

International News Service New York J. F. Morgen Morgan Clew Long Island Morgan Familily Janis Spencer Morgan Henry Sturgis Morgan Glen Cove

Cholera Epidemic Spreads Rapidly in China

Shanghai reports an outbreak with over 1,000 Chinese stricken and about 50 new cases daily. Death rate near 1.2 percent of total cases. No foreign infections reported yet.

China International Serpe Shanghai

Small Boy Hit By A Motorist

John Lewis McCarty of 515 Oak street was struck by a car driven by Joseph F. Daugherty of 1940 South Heights avenue Younstown Ohio this morning. Daugherty tried to avoid the boy but could not. The auto tipped and the fender struck the boy, who was taken to a physician for examination and was not seriously injured.

John Lewis McCarty Oak Street Joseph F. Daugherty South Heights Avenue Younstown Daugherty

Bandits Loot Safe In Miami

Bandits looted the Alton Hotel safe in Miami Head of $1000 in jewelry and $400 cash. They bound and gagged the clerk and drove him to Hollywood 17 miles away, where they released him.

International News Service Miami Fla Alton Miami Head Hollywood Here

Refunding One Per Cent Tax Now Under Way

The city treasurer began refunding the one percent school tax discount for taxpayers who paid before July 29 1925. About 1500 dollars total to be rebated with many small sums already collected. Refunds require presenting tax receipts and must be claimed before December 1 1925. May 1 payments are ineligible.

Ka M. ‘Ramney Board of Education Treaaguror

Death of Mrs. Etta Sickafuse at age 45

Obituary note records the death of Mrs. Etta Luella Sickafuse aged 45 of Now Castle R D 4. Also mentioned is Mrs. Sarah Anna Patterson aged 64 of Hichelieu with unclear relation.

Etta Luella Sickafuse Castle, R. D Sarah Anna Patterson Hichelieu Arenoc

Dr Sara Armstrong Injured In Parkstown Crash At 8:45 A M

Dr Sara Armstrong of the Hamilton Apartments suffers severe head and neck cuts and remains bedridden after an automobile collision at Parkstown Corners on the Youngstown road. F J Ramick of Wilkinsburg faces aggravated assault and battery charges as two cars are wrecked. Ramick, a Westinghouse employee en route to a picnic at Idora Park, Youngstown, was traveling toward New Castle with Dr J J Armstrong. Continued on page two.

Sara R. Armstrong Hamilton Apartments F. J. Ramick Wilkinsburg Parkstown Corners Youngstown Road Ramick Westinghouse Welecting and Manufacturing Company Westinghouse Idora Park Youngstown

Wife Hurrying To Dying Husband Killed In Auto Crash

Passaic N J Aug 16 Mrs Maud Helena Davis Walker wife of noted cartoonist Ryan Walker was killed in an automobile accident near here while rushing to visit her husband in New York hospital She was struck by a car as she was leaving her vehicle to board a train

International News Service Passaic, &. J New York Maud Helena Davis Walker Ryan Walker

Corn on the Cob Delights Town Amid Trash Tease

Garbage workers report heavier cans as corn on the cob arrives in town. Officials note the city is busy and busy again, with residents eating corn and the department working harder than last week.

CANDIDATES IN GRAND RUSH TO FILE PAPERS

Lawrence county voters rush to file petitions for August 18 deadline. About one hundred men and women have entered races for council, justice of the peace, assessor, judge of election and township offices across Ellwood City Wampum Plain Grove New Castle Scott and other areas. The ballot on September 16 will reflect a cross section of the community as filings continue through Tuesday at 6 pm.

Lawrence County Arena J. C. Kennedy Ellwood City R. James Robertson Wampum R. William Hasitton Plaingrove R. J. ©. Allen Plaingrove Township R. J. C. Allen

Mrs Edwin F Ladd May Fill Unexpired U S Senate Seat

North Dakota Governor Sorlie may appoint Mrs. Edwin F Ladd widow of the late senator to fill the unexpired term. The move follows debate on the governor’s authority under state law. If seated she would serve until March 4 1927 amid a North Dakota primary in June 1926 with multiple candidates vying for the long term.

International News Service Washington United States Senate Gentlemens’ Club Edwin F. Ladd North Dakota Sorlie North Lada Curtin Kanes Senate Ladd

Lewis Refuses To Comment On Threatening Strike

In Philadelphia Jim John J Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America said he had nothing to say on the oil strike and would take it easy today and Sunday while maintaining headquarters at the Belleview Stratford hotel among visitors.

Philadelphia Jim John J. H Lewis United Mina Workers of America Bellevus-Stratford Hotel

Blame Enemies For Burning Of Klans Home In Indiana

Indiana Klan leaders offer a $1000 reward for information on the incendiary fire that destroyed a new 30000 dollar Klan home in INDIANS Pa Investigators pursue four inquiries after a bomb explosion is suspected and a watchman recalls three strangers seen near the building weeks before its dedication set for August 27.

Indiana International News Service Indiana Ku Klux Klan Thomas N. Robinson Indiana Klan Farm Association Today Kisn Association Klan

Local Klansmen Attend Konklave In Greenville

Thousands of klansmen within 200 miles of Greenville gathered for a sectional konklave and a mammoth parade. Attendees hailed from Crawford, Erie, Butler, Venango, Lawrence and Westmoreland counties. Patrols directed traffic as bands led the procession. New Castle units and about 700 klanswomen were reported. Afternoon speeches followed by fireworks and a burning cross marked the event.

International News Service Greenville Klac New Castle

Homecoming Sunday for Eastbrook Churches Observed

Eastbrook churches including Presbyterian United Presbyterian and Methodist plan a Homecoming Sunday on August 23 at 2 p m in the Methodist church. An attractive program of singing and readings has been arranged by the committee in charge. The effort aims to bring former members and friends together for the event.

Eastbrook Presbyterian United Presbyterian Methodist

Suspension Of Mining Likely In Anthracite Fields

Miners in the Scranton area expect a September first shutdown of mining in the anthracite fields and begin days of preparation for a long idle period. Business feels the impact as talks between operators and unions deteriorate and coal orders surge in advance of possible shortages. Private homes near collieries rush to stockpile fuel ahead of stoppage, while trucks and wagons move constantly to meet demand.

International News Service Scranton Atlantic City

Belgians Instruct Debt Commission To Reach An Agreement

In Brussels an official said Belgium’s debt commission in Washington was told to reach a settlement with the United States. Belgians insist both war time and postwar debts totaling about 4.9 billion dollars be paid, with rates disputed. The ministry offered one to two and a half percent on debts. the U S seeks two to four percent, but hope remains for a satisfactory settlement.

Debt Commission Bullezimn International News Service Brussels Belgian Debt Commission Washington United States International Defeace Ministry Finance Ministry

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Slayer of Charles Wolfe Mformers Frew Furniure Company Frew Arthur Mometer Father Sec. Mellon Senator Smoot Shimmie Mrs Bandits Sara Armstrong J. Ramick Parkstown Armstrong U.S. Senate Senator Ladd State Eastbrook Churches NEW Castle News
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