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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
25
Playwrights clash with major studios over film rights. Writers fear a Fox style financing model would curb competition, leaving authors with reduced shares. The dispute centers on control of stage works becoming films and the implications for earnings.
In a Franklin Stadium case, Robert Whitla and others sought final payment of 140% on a contract for plumbing work. Osborn and Co of Cleveland certified completion, but $100 remained unpaid due to track repairs after digging. Whitla urged immediate payment if engineers’ certificate confirms completion, warning bond protection if not.
Fragmentary text notes a president figure and a decision to hold money until a special date. Mentions an engineering company to investigate why a certificate was issued. Details are garbled and pending clearer context.
Police say three men have been positively identified in connection with the Hallville bank robbery. Investigators released scant details but confirmed the suspects are linked to the Teeota area and are being sought for questioning.
City league teams gather tonight for a meeting outlining schedules and objectives. Officials note anticipated updates on game dates venues and league policies as clubs prepare for the season.
Manager Dan Eardley of the Lincoln Five seeks floor games with Atta Dory Club Cen Imperia Five Penn New Wineton Echolastics ON Cligs Aya and other teams. May 220 Weaver Street.
Four teams practiced at the ey gym last night the Penn Five Lincoln Five Imparials and Castle Five worked out in drills and scrimmage. The local quin tets prepared for future games with shooting drills and scrimmage.
A motorcycle side car crashed into a three foot wall near a Schuylkill canal bridge at Hers. Driver Ierbert I. Pringer lost a turn and the three occupants were hurled into the canal. Paul and his wife plus their son suffered serious injuries.
Keg Murray profiles Lucien Vinez, acclaimed French lightweight champ, whose American debut last month drew interest. Despite a loss in his first U S bout versus Rosen, Vinez’s long record of 41 wins in Europe and Africa, plus courage awards, solidifies his reputation as a genuine fighter.
A North Street Junior High football practice at Horses Field results in a punt that shatters a colored glass church window. The church submits a claim for 27.75 to the school board, which approves payment.
In the Shenango Tin Mill Duckpin league at McCoy alleys last evening Annealing Room swept Boxing Room, while Office took two of three from Tin Houls. Eddie Reich topped with 219, as Hot Mine leads after eight weeks with General Office and Annealing Room tied for second. General Office shows high team score for one game at 835 and high three-game total at 2141.
First eight weeks show current standings and scores while last night’s frames are not included. Results reflect early season performance with leading teams and key players, highlighting pins, averages, and match outcomes through week eight.
At York Springs crossroads last night a motor collision left four men injured all from the same car while the other vehicle escaped uninjured. Weller Hitner is in serious condition at Morrisbore hospital with three others treated for injuries.
An aged woman, 73, was severely burned in Columbia Pennsylvania hours ago when flames from a kitchen range ignited clothing. A passerby saved her by smothering the burning attire, and she was rushed to a hospital. The blaze started after she tripped or fell near a stove, with friends nearby assisting.
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