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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

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Gave Up Browning Cinderella Role To Spas Girl

Margretta Curry, 10, of Oklahoma City, chose her mother over Edward M. Browning in a public adoption case. The Spas girl, Mary Louise Spns, had her Browning adoption annulled when she was found to be 21, not 16. Margretta and her mother will enter school in September. both praise Browning as kind and altruistic in the publicity saga.

Be Central Press Oklahoma City Okla Margretta Curry Edward M. Browning New York Mary Louwiseé Spns Oy Browning Mary Louise Browning Margretta Doris Curry Mama Pisane Pisano Fitro Mark Blackhand Nis

Coroner Probes Slaying Of Pair Near Muncie Ind

In Muncie Indiana on August 18 police hunted for George Dutch Anderson while a coroner inquest reopened into the killings of Mr and Mrs Ben Hance who were shot after turning informer on Andersons ally Gerald Chaplain awaiting execution in Connecticut for a policeman murder. The investigation drew varied opinions among officers as the search continued.

International News Service Muncie Ind George Dutch) Anderson Ben Hance Andersen Gerald Chaplain Connecticut Pri

Candidates flood the county races amid petition chaos

A stream of hopefuls for judge sheriff council and school board swarm the slate with petitions and names scattered across the county. Voters face a crowded field as candidates campaign loudly, urging support while arguments flare over who will appear on ballots. Nonsense phrases and garbled lines hint at a tense pre election scene with eighty three noted.

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Two Injured As Car Hits Tree In Warren Night

Mr and Mrs Thomas D Rich of Warren were severely cut when the car driven by Hugh Oliver of 206 North Vine Street struck a tree after Oliver tried to avoid a collision with Lewis Preston of 617 East Longavenas. The Riches were taken to Shenango Valley Hospital for facial and head injuries. Oliver’s car was also damaged.

Thomas D. Richarde Warren, C Hugh Oliver North Vine Straet Warren Lewis Preston East Longavenas Oliver Richards Shenango Valley Hospital

Y W secretary at sanitarium ill at Clifton Springs

Miss Annette McKee general secretary of the YWCA was taken suddenly ill while visiting Clifton Springs. She was moved to Clifton Springs sanitarium and her sister and husband traveled there. Recovery expected in two to three weeks.

Miss McKee Clifton Springs Annette McKee Focal Y. W.C. A Jeannette Pattison Laura Stevenson Miss Stevenson Clifton Springs Sanitarium Missy McKee J. N. McCandless Mast County

Last Day For Filing Nomination Petitions For Fall Contests

Today is the deadline for primary petitions filed with County Commissioners chief clerk James R. Lamoree. An unusually large number of petitions were received, indicating a bigger ballot than in many years with county, city, township, and precinct offices up for contest. New filings include Alex T. McConaghy township supervisor Shanango Township and several Enon Valley and surrounding area candidates for council, school director, tax collector, and judge of elections.

James R. Lamoree Tnl Alex T. McConaghy Shanango D. Charles C. Nord Burgess Bessemer R. Daniel G. Merrow New Castle R. Paul H. Clark New Wilmington R. M. C. Smith Union Two R. Edward D. Stephenson Enon Valley R. J. A. Sperhase R. Georges W. Mager Enon Vesley R. George Duncan R. Archie E Marshall R. Harry E. Yogan R. Jacob 0. Fisher L. Moors R. Bess M. Zeh Hoon Valley R. Philip F. 3E Watt R. W. Watt Priscilla McRoberts R. Emmett. Coblutz Bertha Taylor

Station Closed Complaint Filed Over Edenburg Depot

In a filing before the Public Service Commission at Harrisburg the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroads is charged with closing the Edenburg freight and passenger station without authority. The complaint is by J. F. Cole and a hearing date will be announced later.

Public Service Commission Harrisburg Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroads Company Edenburg J. F. Cole

Murder Mystery Tied to Blackhand in Jersey Suspect Pitro

Police report the Sunday evening murder of Nick Pisano on South Liberty Street is linked to Blackhand activity. Frank Pitro, 19, from New Jersey, is named a suspect after Detective C. C. Horner and Officer Linch investigated the case.

Nick Plsans South Liberty Street Blackhand Frank Pitro New Jersey C. C. Horner Linch Pitro

Remnant Of Famous 134th Regiment Meets In Reunion Here Today

Ten survivors of the 134th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry gathered at Central Presbyterian church for their forty third annual reunion. Cuesta, wives, visiting soldiers and friends swelled attendance to about fifty as veterans decided not to abandon the reunion and to hold it again next year. The unit, formed after the Civil War began, drew men from Lawrence Butler and Beaver counties. Eightythree years after, veterans recalled Antietam Chancellorsville South Mountain and Fredericksburg while renewing loyalties to the Stars and Stripes.

134Th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Central Presbyterian Church Cuesta 134Th Lawrence Butler Beaver Counties Flory Antietam Chancellorsville South Mountain Fredericksburg Boys In Blue Stars and Stripes Pwo

Marriage Licenses Granted to Gaward and Lynch

Stella B. Lyden reports marriage licenses issued to Gaward and Lynch.

Gaward Lynch Stella B. Lyden Sos

Heroic Efforts Save Stricken Canada Church

Fire ravaged St. Germain De Kamouraska and surrounding villages burning most homes in the settlement. A Wand hose and bucket brigades saved the church and convent as five hours of flames caused about 100000 dollars in losses and left at least 50 families homeless.

International News Service Montreal Qua Aus St. Germain de Kamouraska

Death notice mentions several relatives and a trip

Mrs Hannah Mi ton street Arn Bertha Dolter Wrixon Evelyn Maxine Blythe 2 days Koppel 52 103 Mal Mr and Mrs R Caruthers and daughter Katherine and Mrs Nate Caruthers have returned home from a motoring trip that included stops at Washington Mt Vernon Baltimore Gettysburg and Parrisburg

Hannah Mi Ton Street Bertha Dolter Wrixon Evelyn Maxine Blythe Koppel Mal Caruthers Katherine Nate Caruthers Washington Mt. Vernon Baltimore Gettysburg Parrisburg

Belgian debt funding agreementNear final terms discussed

Washington Aug 15 Treasury officials said an agreement to fund Belgiums 480 million debt was expected within 36 hours. Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot returned from Vermont talks with President Coolidge, with Belgian and American commissions to meet later to finalize details and prepare a concluding agreement. Two proposals were understood to be on the table, including a split plan.

International Washington Treasury Mellon Smoot Utah Vermont CooHdge Gessiong

Vienna Night Riots Over Zionist Meeting

In Vienna violence erupted after anti Jewish demonstrators clashed with police during a Zionist gathering. Rioters slashed with sabres and stones flew as authorities deployed 6000 officers to guard the Danube bridges into the Jewish Quarter.

International News Service Vienna Javoreak Sonetees Moss Hapsburg Caphal

Two Reunions Of Civil War Soldiers In White Hall

Two Civil War veterans reunions are planned in New Castle and Historic White Hall. The 184th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry holds its annual gathering today, while the 100th Regiment Roundhead meets on the 20th. Funds are needed to cover expenses with local citizens organizing the effort. Committee members Fred Ly Rentz Joseph T Campbell A Martin Graham George Eckles appeal for donations.

184Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry White Hall Lawrence County New Castle Comimnittee Fred Ly. Rentz Joseph T. Campbell A. Martin Graham George Eckles

Fire in Hold Forces Steamer West Harcyvar Toward Baltimore

International News Service reports the Shipping Board steamer West Harcyvar, with a fire in its hold, is racing to Baltimore at top speed. The vessel was en route to Norfolk when the blaze was found. A radio from the captain urged Norfolk fireboats to respond, indicating a serious fire.

Finternational News Norfolk Shipping Board West Tharcyvar Baltimore Baltimaora Chesgapyake Hay Co

Fire First Shot In New Nation Wide Rum War

Washington Aug 18 Prohibition chief L C Andrews outlined a new enforcement program to reorganize the liquor campaign. Generals and captains of the prohibition service heard plans to form a stronger dry machine with three secret state directors and divisional chiefs present at the Interior Department briefing.

Cinternational Washington Prohibition Service L. C. Andrews Sccre Andrews Interior Department

Miss Gertrude Ederle Fails to Cross English Channel

Miss Gertrude Ederle, the American swimmer, collapsed about midday while attempting to swim the English Channel after nearly nine hours in the water. She was six and a half miles from Dover when she gave up, due to seasickness from swallowing salt water, and was rescued by a tug. She recovered quickly after being brought aboard and resumed light refreshments.

Gertrude Ederle Dover Cape Uinternational Servicg New York City Gertrude Ederie Cape Gile Nez France English Channel Alliance Frederic Abbott Steff Soernaiane Cape Griz-Nez Ane

Western Allegheny to Likely Become Link in Pennsy System

Announcement by the Pennsylvania Railroad discusses the pending purchase of the Western Allegheny railway, 47.8 miles from Pittsburgh through East New Castle to Kaytor Brady’s Bend, with speculation on its value as a western link and potential effect on Pittsburgh traffic flow and routing.

Allegheny Pennsylvania Railroad Leing & Heavy Pennsylvania Wass Iittsburg Eagst New Castile Queens Junction Kaytor Brady's Bend Drady's Bend Red Bank PRR

Woman Killed Three Hurt In Buffalo Car Crash

International News Service report from Buffalo outlines a head on collision near Palo N. Aus Philadelphia area. Victim Mrs Florence Bow reported killed. Injured include Homer Bow 32 with possible fractured skull and Rose Moya 48 of Ardant Pa with suspected skull fracture. Julia Ward 35 Ardant Pa sustained injuries.

Ternational News Service Palo N. Aus Fable Green Philadelphia Homer Bow Buffalo Florance Bow Rose Moya Ardnat Julia Ward

Two Runaways Reported To Police

Two local youths were reported missing to the police. Hyie. Childs, 16, of 710 Hust Reynolds Street, left home yesterday. she is about five feet tall with bobbed dark hair and wearing a Bingham dress and high-heeled shoes. Mrs. Cosuil of 420 Penn Street reported Frank, 18, left home last Tuesday and has kept in touch via mail from Wheeling, West Virginia, asking police help to return him home.

Hyie. Childs Reynolds Street Ith Cosuil Penn Street Wheeling, W. Wain

Hine Leaders To Continue Parley

Philadelphia Aug 18 UMWA leaders meet at Bellevue Stratford to resume talks started yesterday. Attendees include John L Lewis Phillip Murray Thomas Kennedy Ellis Searles and Van A Bittner with other district officials. Officials withheld details while a possible get-together plan for arbitration was discussed and Warriner was away on vacation.

International News Philadelphia Hellevue-Stratford John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Phillip Murray United Mine Workers’ Union Thomas Kennedy Ellis Searles United Mine Workers’ Journal van A. Bittner West Virginia George W. Lewis United Ming Workers Simmons Cora Alvin “Markle Hazleton Samuel D. Warriner Vconferennce

Chorus Girls Rush Browning On Roof Of New York Hotel

Five score chorus girls from a Broadway musical mobbed Edward W. Browning at a New York hotel breakfast scene. They surrounded his table singing You're Our Cinderella Man as the debonair realtor tried to escape the embrace and break through the circle.

Browning New York International News Service Edward W. Browning Mary Spas Cinderella

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