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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
2
Saul E Ton announces Andrew Hero as the new chief of coast artillery succeeding Med. ten. Thomas, who will retire. Hero, a native of New Orleans, has spent his entire military career in the coast artillery.
Samuel Hinish aged 74 a Tin Mill worker at New Castle Tin Mill died suddenly this morning likely from heart trouble. Born December 11 1835 in Bedford Pennsylvania he had lived in the city about 15 years survived by widow Margaret Lakeman Hinish a daughter Nellie M and four sons Abner Earl Samuel and James. Funeral from his late home this afternoon at p.m. will be in Graceland cemetery.
The federal grand jury plans to investigate a bootlegging ring led by William Dwyer. A witness claims Dwyer boasted of easy liquor deliveries, with conspirators including land-based helpers and possible police and enforcement agents. Buckner estimates the ring’s annual take near 28 million dollars, revised from ten million.
A garbled report describes shoppers on Otryn town streets despite weather. It mentions Pittsburgh teams, a Park and Highland avenue site, cement finishing, store window displays, and Santa Claus inquiries. Cars, umbrellas, and window cleaners appear amid chaotic scenes and safety reminders.
A frontline payroll car features a front compartment that closes and locks while a rear pay master compartment houses an armed guard. Armor plate sides and seven eighths inch plate glass resist bullets, and five gas tubes allow the rear operator to release tear gas. The driver’s controls include ignition gas and emergency brakes for safety. It is touted as a payroll robbery preventative.
Reports say a proclamation lengthening the Legislature’s lower house session may be issued if Mrs. Ferguson does not call a special session by December 10. Proponents urge action. opponents warn of a one day session on January 4 if no call comes. Judge A E Edison attended the executive chamber but saw no need for a special session. The attorney general’s office prepared the proclamation form for Speaker Satterwhite to expand investigations beyond the highway department. Further developments expected at the Capitol.
Twenty five residents of Velant helped J. J. McGonnell save 900 bushels of potatoes after a digger shortfall. A oyster supper hosted December 3 brought neighbors together at McConnell's home for a social evening and to celebrate the harvest effort.
In a county session, Luis Foblan was fined 599 with imprisonment in the Allegheny county workhouse for 11 months and 28 days. Amelia Fabian was fined 200 and costs and paroled for two years. George Hockley pleaded guilty to a larceny charge, fined 10 with costs, and jailed six months. Merrill Miller and Reath Mille faced fines of 10 and 10 respectively, with terms in the county workhouse. Max and May were sent to Huntingdon for breaking and entering. Esco Owens to the Mar Ranza Reform Act academy. August Alles paid 200 and costs, paroled two years. Mrs. Mike Trask fined 200 and paroled two years. Bonza reform school.
Albert Devine, 44, told police he beat wife Catharine with a hammer and buried her in the cellar of their Albany home on September 6 after being held overnight. An immigration policy question about empty bottles is noted in the report.
President Coolidge responded to a letter from John Lewis head of the United Mine Workers amid a bituminous coal strike. Government actions pressured operators toward a Jacksonville agreement as Dan Pichton of Pennsylvania works to settle the anthracite dispute.
A 1900s newspaper item lists multiple divorce petitions including Mrs Kender filing for divorce from Mattie’s husband for unfaithfulness after a long marriage and alleged desertion. Other spouses named include Rose Jenkins and William Leray in separate separations with grounds of cruel treatment and adultery.
Twenty entombed miners rescued alive from a mine near an underground accident. Rescue teams battled gas and debris as they brought workers to the surface, with Captain Cuthsaw aiding and a first rescuer, Willer Swanson, among those saved.
Obituary notices list Alvin Ris ebrel and Mary Young Richael with funeral arrangements and survivor details. Multiple names, dates, and locations appear despite poor OCR, including New Wilmington and Brook, with references to Presbyterian and Methodist rites and a burial at Fair Oaks cemetery.
A courtroom drama unfolds as jurors read the verdict in the annulment suit involving Kip Rhinelander. The judge motions to set aside the verdict amid disputes over evidence while reporters scramble for phones and affidavits.
A legal complaint delays as judges confer on a contempt issue involving Philip Abiseliqder and Davirs in law proceedings. Davis had accepted $309 monthly temporary alimony and voiced no further money demands.
A report notes Davis discusses immigration with Coolidge and plans to require immigrant examinations before embarking to the United States. Britain is cited as the only other country pursuing similar controls, reflecting the era’s restrictive stance on entry.
Harrisburg man was struck by a truck and died at the scene. No further details available on the victim or circumstances of the crash.
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