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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
21
Twenty miners entombed when a fire destroyed the Cardin al mine entrance near Nederland Colorado were rescued. Charles Herquist, 50, died from gas exposure during the rescue. Seven of twelve rescuers were overcome and reported missing briefly before recovery.
In White Plains New York a jury ruled against Kip Rhinelander in his suit to annul his marriage to Alice Jones Rhinelander the daughter of a laborer and a quadroon bride. The seven questions were answered six in her favor with one unanswered and Kip was not present for the verdict.
Rear Admiral E W Eberle defended Commander Zachary Landsdowne before the court martial, denying any order against his will in the Shenandoah fatal flight. He said Landsdowne acted on explicit instructions to use his judgment, amid testimony detailing the events leading to the 14 deaths.
George Jones, described as a negro, acted strangely last night at the P and L E station and was placed in the city jail by Officers Thompson and Richards. He remained off mentally this morning and was ordered back to Steelton Pennsylvania, his likely origin.
On the eve of the Sixty Ninth Congress Republicans meet in conference in both chambers to settle insurgent votes and chairmanships. discussions center on admitting Young LaFollette and Nye to the party and whether to invite Brookhart and Frazier back. Western and eastern blocs push peace and war lines as 1926 elections loom.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the merger of Bell Telephone and People's Telephone of Butler. Bell sells seven exchanges with 2,719 subscribers and 40 miles of toll lines for 323,292 dollars. People's plans include a new central office, equipment, cables, and bonds and stock financing. The deal expands Butler area service, raises Butler rates, and aims to reduce competition and duplication.
Augusta Statzer lodge No 371 L A to B of R T will conduct its regular meeting Monday evening in Clendenin hall with officer elections as a feature of the agenda.
Robert Kennedy aged 12 son of Thomas T. and Joanie M. Kennedy of Butler road was instantly killed at his home at 1:30 PM when a .22 caliber rifle he and James Barnes of Beckford street were examining discharged. The gun fired into his head while explaining safety. Survived by parents and three sisters Mrs C M Rose Mrs Edward O Neil and Mrs William A Hanna. Funeral arrangements pending.
Washington December 5 Col Ed win P Thayer of Indiana was elected secretary of the United States senate today by the Republican senatorial caucus He succeeds George A Sanderson The caucus postponed a decision on inviting insurgents back into the party fold.
City councilmen and planning commissioners will meet Monday at 1:30 p.m. to hear objections to a voluminous zoning ordinance now in committee. The measure regulates building height, stories, bulk, yard sizes, lot occupancy, and land use across districts with a 15 article, 44 section framework and a board of appeals. The zone map labels districts and the plan outlines administration and penalties. The planning commission includes Gunton, Davis, Treser, Akschuler and Butz.
International News Service reports a deadly rail crash at Sarajevo with five people killed. The collision involved two trains and caused multiple injuries.
Marian Brigham visits her husband F. W. Brigham in Los Angeles to learn he is away from home. An inquiry reveals another Mrs. Brigham named Ruth, sending shock through the family.
By MICHAEL F. DACEY news wires report the Ferguson administration maintains a watchful waiting stance as about 50 state representatives petition for a special session to probe alleged irregularities in the Texas highway department. Governor Miriam A Ferguson and former governor James E Ferguson refuse to comment as the inquiry proceeds.
Police and citizens inspected a Cleveland made safety wagon at the patrol barn. The enclosed pay car, designed to transport payroll funds, is staged for delivery to a Pittsburgh firm. E. B. Cole and W. O. Hoover supervise the exhibit, illustrating theft resistant features for large money transfers.
The Canadian Pacific steamship Metagama carrying 500 passengers from Liverpool to St Johns N B said it did not send the SOS calls attributed to it and was alright. The Norwegian ship Talisman reporting confusion with call letters said it was off Cape Sable under its own power after engine repairs and did not require assistance.
The German cabinet met and decided to resign as planned before the Locarno pacts were adopted by the Reichstag. Resignations will be handed to President Hindenburg tonight, and he is expected to ask Chancellor Luther to form a new cabinet on Monday.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Thomas W. Phillips of Butler and his wife will host a reception at their Sixteenth street home tonight for the Pennsylvania delegation in Congress. Guests include Senator and Mrs Pepper, Mrs Reed, and several secretaries with spouses, reflecting social ties among federal officials.
The Supreme Court may settle if a United States senator is a federal or state officer. The Nye seating fight raises two issues: whether Congress members can be taxed by the federal income tax and whether they are subject to recall laws. A 1870 ruling held the tenth amendment bars federal income taxes on state officers. If Nye is deemed a state officer, a test case could end further income tax payments.
In Antwerp a collision on the River Escaut near D Costrucel between the American steamer Federal and the English steamer Ashton left four sailors dead and six seriously injured. The Federal, 6869 tons, is owned by the U S Shipping Board, while the Ashton, 990 tons, is owned by E Withy and Company of Grimsby.
Death records list Mrs Anna E Neal 73 of New Wilmington Pa and Samuel Hinish 70 of 128 North Mill Street. The notices provide age and residence without additional biographical details. Local authorities or funeral homes may publish full obituaries.
Federal grand jury launches sweeping inquiry into the Dwyer bootleg ring described as the biggest rum operation in the nation. U S Attorney Emory Buckner expects indictments far beyond the forty three warrants issued amid confessions and bribery fears implicating coast guard and police in a vast corruption network.
Washington correspondent reports a bill will be introduced when Congress meets to authorize 350000 for enlarging the New Castle post office, 150000 for Rochester public building, and 200000 for Ambridge site and building. The Elliott bill aims 150 million for new and enlarged federal buildings over six years, with funds controlled by the postmaster general and treasury. It may prioritize New Castle, while Rochester and Ambridge face delays.
Arthur Mometer notes the yearly routine of making resolutions on New Year’s Day then failing to keep them. The piece humorously recalls smoking and nightlife vows that are often broken within a day as the year begins.
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