New Congress Opens Session With Revenue Bill First
Washington reports the new sixty ninth Congress opens amid a Republican tilt in both houses. Leaders warn of a Kilkenny-like free for all as Coolidge administration faces insurgent Wisconsin votes. Senate control is fragile with a fifteen vote majority not easily wielded. Revenue legislation tops the opening agenda as Congress begins its work.
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Population rise marks New Castle census survey for 1926
A New Castle survey places the 1926 population at 53,926, up from 44,958 in 1920, with 27,514 males and 26,412 females. The report, based on local data through 1925, notes increases in dwellings 11,017, families 12,476, school enrollment, and utilities, alongside post office and directory growth.
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Cupid Bow to Wed Donald Keith on Christmas Day
Movie star Clara Bow plans a marriage to leading man Donald Keith. The ceremony is set for Christmas Day as their romance moves from screen to real life with a public note of celebration.
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Coolidge warns farmers against price fixing at Chicago meet
President Coolidge addressing farmers in Chicago told the American Farm Bureau Federation he will not support any government price fixing. He warned that government buying and selling of farm produce would fix prices, undermine cooperative associations, and eliminate independent competition, directing remarks toward Congress assembling in Washington.
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Crowds Cheer Coolidge Arrival in Chicago
President Coolidge arrived by a special Baltimore and Ohio train amid wintry winds in Chicago. A large crowd greeted him and Mrs. Coolidge with city and state officials, a Farm Bureau Federation reception, and extra police presence. He spoke to farmers at 11 in the Sherman Hotel grand ballroom, broadcast by radio, then left for Washington at 1 30 p m.
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Gridiron, Franklin Panthers Player Dies After Injury
Paul McConville, 24, a Frankford Panthers halfback, died in Philadelphia after a football game injury. He was tackled four minutes into the match against Somerdale Athletic Association Eleven and collapsed with a broken neck en route to Frankford Hospital.
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Memorial services for Elk lodge members held Sunday
Impressive memorials by Elks Lodge 69 officers and members in the lodge room. Exalted Ruler George W. Lamoree Jr and P E R Gaerfield Davis led the program. Rev M F Bierbaum delivered a moving address titled In Quest of the Best. Eight members honored in the past year. Music included Emery's orchestra and a quartet performance.
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Rhinelander to Take Long Trip as Alice Goes South
In White Plains New York Leonard Rhinelander who lost his suit to annul his marriage to Alicea Jones daughter of a Black cab driver has left the Bronxville hotel where the trial was held and reportedly plans a long trip under an assumed name. His wife Alice awaits at home to depart south in a few days. Davis counsel for Mrs Rhinelander said service of papers in the separation suit would be by publication if he cannot be found.
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Bell Trial May Go To Jury Today
In Pittsburgh the trial of John A. Bell nears closure with defense counsel Robb resting. A nolo contendere plea was expected to be considered, potentially subjecting Bell to conviction by the judge and discharge of the jury. The state’s Samuel Gardner would close for the prosecution after Robb.
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Man and wife burn to death in New York blaze
Bulletin New York reports that trapped on the top floor of a three story tenement, Michael Ferrara, 68, and his wife Rosario, 65, were burned to death when fire swept through their building early today.
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Death Notices Listed for Five Residents
Five individuals are named with ages and addresses in a local death notice listing. Mary D. Brothers, 75, 1007 Delaware avenue. Harry G. McKibben, 55, 139 East Wallace avenue. Elizabeth Woolway, 74, 1610 Hamilton street. Hezekiah McCreary, 78, East Brook. Rose S. Clause, 28, $32 Grove street.
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Buck Reynolds to Leave Police for Four-Year Leave
Buck Reynolds, sheriff-elect and motorcycle officer, asks city council for a four year leave of absence rather than resigning. Council refers petition to Solicitor Robert White for legal opinion to be presented at Tuesday's session. White notes leave allowed if four years are not counted for pension, and confirms that vacancies may be legally filled during the leave while return requires an actual need. Council seeks to avoid reducing force below required strength.
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Free-For-All Race Opens In Capital Today
The 79th Congress began with hundreds of bills and resolutions in its opening session. Rep. Laguardia led with 14 measures including a call for a congressional investigation of bankruptcy proceedings in New York and elsewhere. Others proposed trial by jury in contempt of court cases and liberalization of immigration law.
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Prominent Ohio Politician Dies In Youngstown
Edmund H. Moore, Democratic national committee member from Ohio and noted lawyer, died in Youngstown late last night after a brief illness. He recently resided in Cleveland and was visiting relatives. Funeral plans were to be completed today with burial expected in Youngstown.
Prohibition Accomplishments Cited By Church Leader
Dr Clarence True Wilson spoke at First Methodist on Prohibition deeds in five years. He called prohibition the Twentieth Century Miracle and said the liquor trust was broken. He praised enforcement by officers and clergy while noting imperfect execution and limited support from officials.
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President Coolidge Passes Through New Castle Junction
President Coolidge and a party traveled through New Castle Junction on the Baltimore and Ohio line last night en route from Washington to Chicago. He is scheduled to speak in Chicago today. Only a few officials and B and O employees knew of the passage.
Indictments Against Fall and Doheny Stand
The U S Court of Appeals ruled the indictments against former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall and Edward L Doheny Sr and Jr over Elk Hills oil leases must stand. Fall is accused of receiving 100 900 dollars from Doheny Sr while Doheny Jr faces complicity as the carrier in the so called little black satchel. The appellate court reversed a DC Supreme Court quashal.
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School Board To Meet This Evening In New Castle
The New Castle school board will convene at 7 40 p m for reorganizational actions as three new members take seats. A president vice president and solicitor will be elected and committees named. A business session will follow with bids for Franklin stadium classrooms and a $100 000 444 percent 20 year bond resolution on the agenda.
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Marriage Licenses in New Castle and Cleveland
William Polsky and Minnie Gulko listed for license, with others including Herman Cartwright Klara K Cartwright and George G Knox noted in New Castle area records. Edifee M Relder also appears as a license entry tied to New Castle.
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Aged Woman Dies From Exhaustion in Pennsylvanian Hospital
Penbrook, Pa. Dec. 7. Exhaustion was the cause of death for Mrs. Anne Feester, 67, who died at the bedside of her daughter in Allentown Hospital yesterday. She had sat by the daughter's bed for two weeks with little sleep, and passed away at the hospital.
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Christmas Toy Displays Stir Nostalgic Holiday Cheer
The piece recalls festive displays of toys drums horns and dolls aimed at children and adults alike. It notes the effort put into decorating for a holiday scene that evokes memories of St. Nick and gift buying in years past, as the weather sits at forty three.
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