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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
1
Twenty miners entombed when a mine entrance burned have been rescued alive. Charles Werquist, 50, veteran miner, died in the rescue. Seven of the twelve rescuers were overcome but survived. Several others were affected by gas during the effort.
Rear Admiral F W Eberle defended Colonel William Mitchell in a court martial over the Shenandoah flight tragedy that killed 14. The defense insisted the mission was not political and Lansdowne acted with clear instructions and judgment. A Star prosecution witness outlined the evidence leading to the fatal right alleged bungling by non firing officers.
Koris Jones, described as a negro, acted strangely last night at the P. L. E. station. He was picked up by city officers Thompson and Richards and jailed. This morning he remained off mentally and was ordered back to Steellan, Pa., the place from which he presumably came to the city.
Republicans convened in both houses to decide loyalty toward insurgents and set committee seats as the Sixty-Ninth Congress nears. Western and Eastern wings argued over welcoming LaFollette Nye and others, while peace with insurgents drew favor from administration leaders.
City council and planning commission begin hearings Monday at 1 30 p m to consider a voluminous zoning ordinance regulating building heights stories lot occupancy yards and uses across districts A B C DY local business and industrial zones. The measure includes a board of appeals and 44 sections across 16 articles with an attached zone map. The plan calls for multiple meetings despite prior public sessions with Matthew Gunton chairing the planning commission along with Charles R Davis Albert P Treser J A Aitsehuler and Paul Frederick Butz as secretary.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved merging Bell Telephone and People's Telephone properties at Butler. Bell sells seven exchanges serving 2,719 subscribers and 40 toll miles to People's for 20 cents cash. People's plans major upgrades and bond issues to absorb lines and serve more customers in Ritter, Venango, Armstrong and Clarion counties. The move aims to eliminate competition, with Butler Chamber backing and Pennsylvania Public Service Commission endorsing. The Peoples company would gain 7,836 subscribers. rates may rise at Butler subject to state approval. Augusta St lodge meeting details follow.
Robert Kennedy aged 12 of Butler Road died instantly this afternoon at 1 40 when a 22 calibre rifle he and Jamies Barnes of Beckford Street were handling discharged in the Kennedy living room. He is survived by his aunt and three sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Col. Edwin Z. Thayer of Indiana was elected secretary of the United States Senate today by the Republican caucus to succeed George A. Sanderson. The caucus postponed action on inviting insurgents back into the party fold.
International News Services reports in Vienna that five personnel died in a wreck when two trains collided near Sarajevo on December 6. Local authorities investigated the incident and continued rescue operations.
Fragmentary OCR describes W Brigham in Los Angeles visiting his wife Marian at his office, candy sent to a baby, and mentions another Mrs Brigham named Buth, suggesting a complex family situation.
Austin December 5 The Ferguson administration maintains a watchful waiting stance as the Texas House considers a special session to investigate alleged irregular rides in the state highway department. Governor Miriam A Ferguson and former governor James E Ferguson remain reticent on complying with a House petition signed by nearly 49 members.
Police and hundreds of citizens inspected a safety wagon built in Graveland at the pow Mue patrol barn. The enclosed pay car is designed for banks and large corporations to transport payroll money, with the driver in a separate compartment. The unit, arranged to pay money from the rear, was shown enroute to a Pittsburgh corporation.
The Canadian Pacific liner Metagama with 300 passengers from Liverpool to St John’s, NB, denied sending distress signals after radio operators misattributed SOS calls to her. The Norwegian Talltman reported no help needed, stating its engines repaired off Cape Sable. Berlin cabinet resigns before Locarno reforms, with president to meet Luther to reshuffle.
Congressman William Phillips of Buller lax arrives in Washington for the session opening. He stays with Mrs Phillips and their children at Sixteenth Street home. This evening they host a reception for the Pennsylvania delegation, with guests including Senator Pepper and Mrs Reed, and officials from Treasury and Labor.
Income tax dispute in Nye case reopens as Supreme Court may be asked to intervene. Key figures and parties not fully confirmed in available text.
A federal grand jury in Washington advances a sweeping probe into bootleg operations linked to a major ring. Prosecutors expect indictments beyond the forty three previously charged, with confessions and possible police involvement amid widespread corruption and bribes in the rum trade.
Four sailors died and six others were in serious condition after a collision on the River Meuse near l'Costryacl involving the American steamer Fereral and the English steamer Ashton. The Fereral is listed at 6805 tons owned by the U. S. Shipping Board, the Ashton at 9900 tons owned by BH. Withy and Company of Grimsby.
Death notices list Mrs Annan 8 Neal aged 71 of Wilmington Massachusetts and Samuel Winish aged 70. The fragmentary text notes locations and names, indicating a local death record entry in a historical newspaper page.
Washington report notes Congressman Phillips will seek 40000 to enlarge the New Castle post office and 200000 for a Rochester public building site with Elliott bill backing. Funds require postmaster general and treasury input. Rochester and Ambridge projects face delays.
In a New York supreme court verdict, Alice Jones Rhinelander was found to be the bride of Kip Rhinelander from one of the city’s oldest families. The jury answered six of seven questions in her favor, finding colored blood, concealment, and related factors affected the marriage. Kip Rhinelander was not present to hear the verdict.
A hazy reminiscence on New Year vows. The author notes many promises to quit smoking, curb late nights, and reform habits, yet reflects how such resolutions often fail as the year wears on. Emphasizes the irony of annual self promises amid ordinary life.
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