Eighteen Nabbed In Big Bootlegging Ring Roundup
Federal agents describe the operation as the greatest roundup of bootleggers in prohibition history. Eighteen men, including race track owner and alleged ring leader William Dwyer, were seized. Twenty five warrants remain to be served as raids extend near New Dover and other sites. Bail demands range from $1,000 to $40,000.
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Finternational News Service
New York
Winiant Dwyer
Ring
Washington
Lincoln Ci. Andrews
United States
Emory R. Buckner
New , Dover
Hig
Business Leaders in Hard Coal Area to Meet Pinchot
Gov. Gifford Pinchot said business men in the anthracite region will meet in Harrisburg next Tuesday to discuss the coal strike deadlock. He plans to outline his proposal at the conference. A mediator in the dispute awaits operators' reply to reconsider their rejection of the Pinchot plan.
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Pinchot
International News Service
Corry
Gifford Pinchot
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Gay
Warren Rod Broadford
Westminster Students Debate World Court Policy
Westminster College students held a forum to vote on the United States joining the World Court. Thos Gibson of New Kensington will attend the Princeton conference, and the group voted Westminster is against U S entry. John Bayles led the session as Student Council chair. Two new members were named to Texas Highway Commission, with a state inquiry planned into department contracts and possible special legislative session debated at the capitol.
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Westminster Students
Texas
Westminster College
College Chapel
Thos, Gibson
New Kensington
Princeton University
Princeton
N. J
Westminster
United States
Universit
Jupiter
State Capitol
Ma' Ferguson
James “Pa" Fet Susan
Spenius
State Highway Department
Forte
Dr John Snape Leaves Oakland for Cleveland Pastorate
Dr John Snape resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oakland California effective December 27 to become pastor of Huclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland Ohio. The Cleveland congregation with 2500 members plans a new 1.4 million dollar edifice. The pastorate salary is 10000 dollars yearly with ten assistants. Rockefellers are among local congregants.
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John Snape
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Oakland
Calif
California
Huclid Avenue Baptist Church
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Snape
theCleveland
Ohio
Furnace Blown In At Carnegie Steel Plant
Industrial conditions improved as Carnegie Steel No 3 furnace was blown in at New Castle Works. Recalled workers include those unemployed since April, boosting pig iron output to about 75 percent. Plant runs fifteen turns this week with plans for continued rises in production and activity.
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Carnegie Steel Company
John Yageart
New Castle
Nicosena
Jocal
I Fee
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
William Polsky and Minnie Gulko of Cleveland are issued a license. Herman C. Cartwright and Kiara K. Cartwright of New Castle are licensed. Mary E. Tooney and Philip M. Walker of Tank FE Brown, DuBois, are listed. Geraldine FE. Bronks of New Castle and iengeath FE. Redlander of Milwood City are included. Mr and Mrs Wittzim of White PS Ventennial Street left Thursday evening for Eustis Florida to spend the winter.
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Wm. Polsky
New Castle
Minnie Gulko
Cleveland
Herman C. Cartwright
Kiara K. Cartwright
Domnall
Woodlawn
Mary E. Tooney
Philip M. Walker
Burton Is Head' Of Fair Board
Joseph L. Burton was elected president of the New Castle Pair association for one year at the Thursday evening election in the Dean block. T. R. Welde became vice president, R. J. McGeorge continued as secretary, Luther M. Heed named treasurer. They will lead 1926 business and manage next fall's fair. Harry Alexander resigned as director and WL Allington was elected to fill the vacancy.
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Joseph L. Burton
New Castle
T. R. Welde
R. J. McGeorge
Cretary
Luther M. Heed
Harry Alexander
Alexander
Association
Wl, Allingon
Noted Orator At First M. E. Sunday
Dr Glafense True Wilson of the Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morals will speak at the First Methodist church Sunday morning and evening. His absence inspires anticipation among Methodists. the Wowoth Methodist church may join for the evening address and the choir will provide special music.
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Glafense True Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Church
Dr. Wilson
America
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Wowoth Methodist Church
W.oc. TL
Defense Rest in Bell Embezzlement Trial
In Pittsburgh Judge Freeland or court heard defense rest abruptly after calling thirty six witnesses including Mayor William A Mayne in the Bell embezzlement trial. The case adjourned until Monday as prosecutors prepare final pleas. Jurors remain to hear closing arguments.
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Finternaniana
Pittsburgh
Der
John A. Bell
Caan
William A. Mayne
Girl Struck By Automobile Injures Awaits News
Dorothy Baughter ten daughter of Mr and Mrs J Richard Boughter of Washington street was struck crossing Butler avenue by Teo H McNetsiy on Melrose avenue. She was taken to Newasele hospital and given X rays to check skull injury but no fracture was seen. She remained unconscious at first then regained consciousness and improved by morning. Right ear and port ent oy were severely injured.
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Dorothy Baughter
J. Richard Boughter
Washington Street
Butler Avenue
Teo H. McNetsiy Co
Melrose Avenue
Ford Touring Car Abandoned Near Croton Avenue
A Ford touring car licensed to HW Keis of Westford Crawford Co Pa was abandoned this morning in front of 22 Croton Ave. Police and Officer Lynch investigated after the engine stalled and two youths pleaded they beat it to avoid capture. Authorities in Westford were alerted to verify if the car was stolen. Willard GidJackson of Chicago plans to spend holidays with his sister on Elizabeth Street.
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Westford
Crawford County
Croton Avenue
Lynch
White Christmas Forecast As Severe Winter Looms
International News Service reports that U S weather experts predict a harsh winter with a high chance of a white Christmas north of the Mason Dixon line and widespread cold conditions. Forecasters cite expected polar air, with many regions facing continued cold and potential heavy snows, while southern areas may see cooler than normal temperatures.
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U.S
Mason and Dixon
New England
Midlie
North
Dry Crusaders Deny Reports Of Coolidge Attack
A widening split among prohibition groups surfaced in Washington as three organizations repudiated Clinton N. Howard’s sensational report accusing Coolidge of lax enforcement and demanding Treasury Secretary Melvin. Methodist and Good Templars leaders denied endorsements but admitted private beliefs. Gen Lincoln Andrews urged a bold New York raid to answer accusations the enforcement unit is lax.
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Washington
Coalidge
United Coomunit
Clinton N. Howard
Morchester
Coolidee
Secretary of the Treasury
Melvin
Clarence Fray Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Board of Prohibition, Temperance and Public Morals
Coolidge
Oliver W. Stewart
Indianapolis
Jerliwin
Dinwiddie
Good Templars
Howard
Lincoln
Andrews
New York
Prohibition
Dense fog grips London causing heavy losses and accidents
Thick fog settles over Southern London causing thousands of dollars in losses as collisions plague buses and streetcars. The French steamer Bodone ashore near Dover while the British steamer Rackworth struggles to reach Orangesness after a collision. Rail traffic stalls, streets glow with firelight, and health effects loom as influenza and pneumonia risks rise.
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International News Services
London
Brel
Lady Decies
Bupdeaun
For
Dover
Rackworth
Orangeness
Losoyvsk
Tog-hawks
Lewis Named Vice President of New Castle Board
Penn W. H. Lewis of vani Insimesaring company was elected first vice president of the New Castle Board of Tyate at the directors meeting held Thursday. Thomas Jr. was named second vice president while J 3 Rh Fost was made a director. The board appointed nine expert committees to study questionable stock deals and advertising practices, with three new committees created to handle industrial, internal, and ethics matters, continuing on to Page Two.
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Penn W. H. Lewis
Vani Insimesaring Company
New Castle
Con- Sidley
Boar
Engineer Suffers Stroke On Fast Train At Risk
An engineer on a northbound fast train suffered a stroke causing the train to race about 14 miles before the crew detected the danger. Firemen signaled and stopped the service, bringing the engine to a halt. The injured engineer, Maul Kruske, died at a hospital in Bruske after being transported from Saginaw.
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Milford
Allel
Perry Mare
irdin-Nu
Maul Kruske
Fire destroys warehouse. one firefighter injured
Nanticoke fire chief and councilman Willi Grotzer reportedly fatally injured as a blaze at the Davis Arctle era Warehouse in Wilkes-Barre destroys 14 automobiles and causes losses exceeding $40,000. The fire severely damages the Nanticoke State hospital area amid the International News Service report.
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International News Service
Wilkes-Barre
Willi Grotzer
Nanticoke
Nanticoke State
Perhynn
Streets Closed To Parking In Local Regent News
Council today adopted traffic recommendations submitted by Police Chief Dysart. New regulations ban parking on County Line Street between West Washington and Prochare streets. North side of Croton Avenue between East Washington and Pro cire streets is restricted. Parking also banned on 3 Menango Street between West Washington and Sycamore streets. East side of Central Square near Cochran alley to Central Square is restricted. Rebeven Street between Ayeu mere and North Streets also closed. North side of Cherey Street between Cedar Street and first alley west of Cedar Street prohibited.
Death Record for Joseph Francis Bostef and Others
Death notice lists Joseph Francis Bostef of 207 Crawford Avenue with next of kin Margaret. Also mentions Dave Wyner of 180 East Washington Street Atla Wehnd Colorado and Purvkh Cochran aged 75 from Tearde, Pa. Joseph Scala aged 30 of Avampum noted in record. ownership transfer referenced.
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Joseph Francis Bostef
Crawford Avenue
Margaret
Dave Wyner
Heast Washington Street
Atvla Wehnd, CO
Scott
Purvkh Cochran
Ctearde
City Considers Closing Street for Coasting
A garbled notice reports Searge L Smth and Lions club members seeking a method to restrict a street for children to coast safely. The communicated plan asks whether authorities may close one or more streets for coasting while warning of possible injury or death if access remains open.
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Searge
Chimney Fire Triggers Alarm at Box 61
Firemen rushed to a residence in Wllangerfield this morning after a chimney blaze sparked an alarm from box 61. Smoke filled the home as crews worked to prevent further damage and assess losses.
Jury Deliberates in Rhinelander Marriage Dispute
Long trial ends before noon as a jury takes up the case of Leonard Rhinelander and Alice Ehnelander over alleged color lineage and concealment. Judge Morsehauser outlines seven questions for the jurors to answer, including whether the defendant is of colored blood and if she concealed such facts before marriage.
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Iinterracionel
White Plains NL Oy
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Alice Jones
Ehnelander
Rhinelander Mara Nat
Morsehauser
Rhinelander
Stice Alorsenauser Chesen Hs
Morschauser
Girl's Presence Averts School Disaster at Harrisburg High
News Service report from Harrisburg Pennsylvania describes how a student usher, Miss Craig, used presence and quick actions to calm a crowd during a fire scare at a high school auditorium. A door was torn as students began to flee after an audible alarm. She shouted warnings to prevent panic and ensure orderly evacuation. The incident avoided injuries to many attendees.
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Acwual
Harrisburg
Sher Crais
To Feal High School
Ana
Auditarium
Miss Craig
Testament to Gift Spirit Beyond Value
A reflective verse notes that the meaning of giving lies in the spirit rather than amount or price. It suggests that sentiment and thought carry lasting worth, even as gifts fade with time. The poem references a Christmas day mood and a warning to value intangible warmth over material cost.
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Armsville
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Aalnnt Street
New Castle Hospital
Williard GidIackson
Chicago
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Robert S. Pmiors Burgh
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