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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1925

Page

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Two Alarm Fire Damages Home

A two alarm fire at 2:20 this morning damaged Alex Williams home at 1504 Huron avenue, totaling about 3000 dollars. The blaze started behind a pantry and swept the rear, necessitating multiple hose lines before firefighters gained control, with losses covered by insurance. Miss Margaret Bechtel of New York City will return Tuesday for a two week visit with her mother at 115 East Falls Street.

Alex Williams Huron Avenue Freman Margaret Bechtel New York City Margaret J. Bechtel East Falls Street

Planning a Trip Brings Its Own Joys and Costs

Arthur Memeter notes that anticipation of travel offers more fun than the trip itself as planning can be done at home with no price but decision to travel. He adds that anticipation costs wit and that the actual journey may disappoint with higher prices and dull sights. The forecast mentions a warm seven today.

Mason

Legionnaires to Erie for State Convention trip

Perry Gaston post No 42 American Legion is sending two delegates W Walter Braham and P J Dempsey and two alternates DoGraff Robinson and Harry M Long to the state convention in Erie this week. Many post members will attend with events including boat trips to Canada, entertainment, boxing title defense by Harry Greb, a monster parade, and the Forty and Eight promenade. Headquarters will be at the Lawrence hotel where members register for literature tickets and information.

Perry Gaston American Legion The Erie W. Walter Braham P. Jd. Dempsey DoGraff Robinson Harry M. Long Post Harry Greb Philadelphia Focal Forty Lawrence Hotel Eric

Marriage Licenses Across Several Cities Sealed

Frank M Sehmid of Cleveland marries Maud R Grimm of New Castle Walter Majesky and Nettie Bell Maxwell both of New Castle wed Earl Sheaft of New Castle Elizabeth E Cunningham and Clyde Hallibaugh of Middlesex Lucille Fair of West Middlesex are listed in the latest marriage licenses with party details and city affiliations.

Frank M. Sehmid Cleveland Maud R. Grimm New Castle Walter Majesky Nettie Bell Mayxwell Earl Sheaft Elizabeth E. Cunningham Clyde Hallibaugh Middlesex West Middlesex

Death notices compile scattered local obituaries

Obituary fragment lists multiple individuals with ages and partial addresses: Mrs. Mary E A Artherholt age 82 at 403 West Chor Creetu. Mrs. Thomas N Bailey of Rockville Md. Ingens Kozlowski age 2 at 1903 Pennsylvania Avenue. James H Kemp at 900 Dewey Wver Ac Merlo De Yond. Michael age 20 at Nes hannonock Avenue. Mrs. Margaret A Worsyth age 62 at 62 North Mercer Street.

Mary E. A. Artherholt West Thomas N. Bailey Rockville Ingens Kozlowski Pennsylvaphia Avenue James H. Kemp Dewey

Police Probe Fatal Shooting in South Liberty

Police investigate a fatal shooting on South Liberty Street around 11 15 pm. Nick Pisane 38 was killed instantly. Two men Pete Ross and Pasquale Mingione were arrested on suspicion as detectives seek the killer's identity amid conflicting statements from witnesses.

Nick Pisane South Liberty Street Pete Ross Pasquale Mingione Polfer Pleane Margaret Conti Nick Pisano

More Candidates Enter Campaign For Primary Ballot

With one day left for petitions for the September 15 primary, additional candidates announced their run Saturday afternoon and this morning. Names include William Jones inspector of elections Taylor two Th W N Walker inspector of elections Little Beaver two BR H A Leslie judge of elections Little Beaver two Te A W Leslie school director Little Beaver two Ru Johns Bowater council Ellwood City R G OC Denniston school director Ellwood City Ru M R Booker school director Hickory two Ri J Blair justice of the peace Slippery Rock two Ry FP L Wilson tax collector Little Beaver two Ry W A Scott school director Little Beaver two R John VY Moore school director Little Beaver two R W A McKean assessor Little Beaver two R W M Davidson supervisor Little Beaver two R S M Williams auditor Little Beaver two R A Miller tax collector Mahoning inp R and D

Mlug Ffven William Jones Taylor Th. W. N. Walcker Little Beaver BR. H. A. Leslie Te. A. W. Leslie Ru Johns. Bowater Ellwood City R. G. OC Denniston M. R. Booker Hickory Ri J. Blair Slippery Rock L. Wilson Little Beaver Two W. A. Scott John VY. Moore W. A McKean W. M. Davidson S. M. Williams A. C. Miller Mahoning

Addition to 7th Ward School Progress Delayed

The Woods Building addition at Mahoning school moves forward with concrete wall work after bricklayers refused to work. Contractors and architect aim for a timely opening, with refinishing plans unchanged despite the shift from brick to concrete.

Woods Mahoning School

Detective gets second warning letter from fugitive in Cleveland

International News Service reports private detective William King, with six men, is heading to Cleveland after receiving a second threat from George Dutch Anderson, wanted for slaying Mr and Mrs Hance in Muncie Indiana. The letter, postmarked Saturday night, mocks publicity and vows King’s capture.

International News Service Columbus George “Dutch” Anderson Ben Hance Muncie Ind William 3. King Cleveland Colonial Hotel

Dirigible Shenandoah Set for Midwest Flight Route

The navy dirigible Shenandoah will depart Lakehurst September 2 for a Midwest tour visiting Columbus Des Moines Minneapolis Milwaukee and Detroit among others then head toward St Louis Kansas City and Chicago with planned stops at Scott Field and Detroit mooring mast sites pending weather and operations. The report also notes no progress reported in wage negotiations between United Mine Workers and coal operators despite rumors of resumption.

International News Service Philadelphia Atlantic City Johu L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Bellevue Stretford Hotel Lewis Inglis W. W. Inglis Scranton Wilkes-Barre Bellevue Stratford Hotel Ingis Independent Operators Association Cinternational News Service Washington Navy Department Lakehurat N. J Middle West Columbus Des Moines Minneapolis-St. Paul Milwaukee Detroit 1. Louis Kansas City Wheeling Zanesville Dayton Indianapoli Lafayette Springfield Scott Field Belleville Til St. Louisa St. Joseph Boone Webster City Menominee Wis Eau Claire Black River Falls Waytona Oshkosh Kalamazoo Battle Creek Jackson Ann Arbor Toledo Sandusky Cleveland Akron Youngstown Clearfield Lewisburg Reading Lakehurst Henry Ford

MacMillan Arctic Base Established opens northern exploration

Washington reports the MacMillan Arctic Expedition completed a second air base on Ellsmere Island head of New York and ready to explore the huge north, with provisions cached by Commander Byrd. In New York a water tower collapse on Ninth Avenue killed one child and injured three others as bricks rained down on a nearby factory. A Connellsville, Pennsylvania family visited relatives in New York.

International News Service Washington Ellsmera Island Polar Sea MacMillan Arctic Expedition National Geographies Ellemare Island New York Sawyer Bay Utah R. E. Byrd U. & Navy Ninth Avenue

Suspect Three In Slaying Of Indiana Couple

Indiana officials press the search for George Dutch Anderson in the lethal revenge case tied to the Gerald Chapman murder conviction. Federal, state, and local squads scour Hartford City and surrounding areas near Muncie, while authorities chase fresh leads from children and witnesses. Police also press Charles One Arm Wolfe’s denial as the manhunt continues with shots reported and a heavy armed posse dispatched.

International News Service Mancus Ind George Anderson Gerald Chapman Ben Hance Hance Chapman Connecticut Hartford City Muncie Charles Wolfe Hanco Hanee

Mellon And Smoot In Session With Coolidge On Belgian War Debt

President Coolidge meets with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot in Plymouth Vermont to discuss Belgium’s offer on its $480,000,000 wartime debt. The talks aim to shape US foreign policy, with details of the proposal not disclosed and decisions to be authorized by Mellon.

Mellon Smoot Coolidge George F. Dunn Plymouth Vermont Treasury Andrew W. Mellon U. S Reed Smoot Utah Belgium France Italy United States Commission Senate Smoot American Debt Funding Commission Ludlow

Americans Flood Europe With Record Summer Travel

Washington reports an unprecedented wave of U S tourists to Europe this summer. May arrivals rose from 2,040 in January to 31,956 by May, with total yearly spending projected around 9 billion dollars as Americans consume goods and services abroad and pay war debts through continued travel.

Fred J. Walker Neva Washington United States State Department

Franklin Youth Loses Hand in Car Crash

Foster Dale, 19, had his right hand severed at the wrist when a sedan crashed into a telegraph pole near Carsice, Pa. He was hospitalized in serious condition. His cousin Wayne Dale, 23, suffered possible internal injuries as they returned to Franklin from Clearfield.

International News Services Franklin Carsice Foster Dale Wayne Dales Clearfield

Pittsburgh girl film extra in death by own action

Pretty Rosa Vaughn, 23, a Pittsburgh born film extra, attempted self harm in Los Angeles by swallowing poison. Police say she was despondent over progress in the motion picture world and is hospitalized in critical condition.

Spanish Drive Against Riffs To Start Soon

London reports an imminent Spanish offensive in North Africa with about forty thousand soldiers to land near Sidi Ifni and Albu cerbas Bay. The operation targets Abdd-El-Krim’s base at Adjir, while Riffian fatigue prompts speculation of a broader withdrawal. Autonomous offers to the Ait Jebala aim to ease tensions ahead of Tunisian political shifts.

International Naas Sere London North Africa Daily News Sidi Briss Albucemas Bay Adjir Abdd-El-Krim

New York Woman Refuses To Explain Departures

Mrs. George Alan Thompson, a Long Island social figure, returned to her aunt in Northamityville after a mysterious August 9 absence from Kew Gardens. She said she had been to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and refused to discuss causes. An upcoming conference with her family lawyer and mother is planned. aunt Mrs. Luign De Puy declined to discuss her sister’s intent to return home. The Thompsons eloped three years ago. Thompson once taught in Columbia and later ran a Broadway bookstore.

Denal News Kew Gardens George Alanson Tracy Thompson Longsland Society Northamityville Thompson Yarmouth Nova Scotia Luign de Puy

Classified Columns Highlight Savings for MEN

Readers are urged to review the classifieds for bargains and opportunities to save money. The notice emphasizes practical listings, everyday offers, and potential deals across various categories to help buyers stretch budgets.

Manen

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