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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
2
The grand jury finished work this morning returning indictments to Judge Himer shortly before noon. No murder or very serious cases. most are assault and battery, larceny, fraud, and liquor related charges. True bills and pre‑sentments include numerous larceny and assault indictments against several defendants.
Congress shows mixed reaction to President Coolidge plan calling for immediate relief and authority to intervene in coal strikes. Democrats press air service expansion while opposition and reservations cloud world court support. debates pinpinchot style on prohibition and enforcement.
A garbled report notes fifteen pigeons observed atop a cloister during a show, with a man carrying an armband warding off falling snowflakes. A pair of horses moves through Washington Street and an officer on duty handles a stray issue before returning home.
Business men in the hard coal region announced no final deal, saying talks with miners and operators were important but secret. Eugene T. Giering of the anthracite business men's committee reported progress yet pledged secrecy by Gov. Pinchot. Officials said negotiations with Governor Pinchot and others were at an end and members would return home after early morning departures.
Western Penna warns of tainted liquor after seizures of raw beer and poisoned brew. Tests found prussic acid in alcohol linked to deaths from cherry pile contamination. Administrator Baird notes dead rats in sieves used by moonshiners and widespread tainted supplies, with enforcement tightening as Christmas nears.
President Coolidge asked Congress to approve $76 million for the nation’s air service for the coming fiscal year. Of this amount about $22.9 million goes to the army air forces, $12 million to the navy air service, with the remainder for payroll, operations, and advisory commissions on aeronautics. Materials totaling $20.1 million would be purchased as part of the program. He said the policy aims to build up air service while keeping government and industry separate in aircraft production.
Mrs Anna Truskel was elected president of the Auxiliary of the A G H H at the annual officers election held Tuesday evening at the K of C Home. Other officers named include Bliss Margaret Connors vice president recording secretary Mrs Agnes Bowlresaur Katherine Fee financial officer Mrs Adrian Pee treasurer of arms Mrs Margaret Deskt seating chair man of standing committees Mrs Ellen Stewart and members of the standing committee include Mrs Ellen Kitch Mrs Agnes Martino Mrs Margaret Graham and Mrs Waller. New officers to be installed at the next regular meeting.
The weekly story hour was dramatized Tuesday afternoon in the reading room. Seventy two boys and girls attended under the supervision of Miss Mary Leckie, children's librarian.
The Canonsburg area shows a listed price of 170000 for property as part of a real estate notice. Local events mention Epworth League activities in Croton area with meetings, gifts, and a Christmas play planned for January. A grand jury directive in Westchester seeks a thorough probe into alleged jury influence in a divorce-related suit.
Obituary notices from a historic paper list multiple funeral services. Robert Kennedy son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennedy was buried at Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers named. Other notices include Mrs Elinbeth Woolway, Mrs Alvarerta Sloan, and Mr Harry McKibben, with services at local churches and interments at nearby cemeteries.
A blaze swept a New Kensington garage causing the loss of three automobiles and damage to other structures. Fire officials reported the owner, Phip Adana, faced extensive destruction as flames consumed the premises and vehicles. The incident prompted investigations into the cause and responses from local fire departments.
Fragmented Senate debate shows Western Republicans pressing for a resolution on LaFollette seating. Reporters note tensions as party leaders clash over procedures and loyalties while considering future actions and committee decisions.
Fragmentary Shenango Valley hospital notes list multiple patients and staff including Oliver Womer Herman Cohen Andrew County Council references, with scattered place names such as Shenengo West Street and AlvCormick. The readable text suggests a local hospital ledger or admission log with personal names and positions, but lacks coherent events or dates.
An advertisement lists Palais Royale dance lessons and special teams sessions starting Thursday at 4 30 p m. Includes varied dances like Waltz Glos and Kiwailon with room for beginners and advanced students. A special program by a Cleveland paplry in New Castle is noted.
Fragmentary text mentions a troop and savings bank context with references to receiving a magazine and being freed to eat at a bank, but the meaning is unclear and several words are garbled. The readable elements include troop, savings, magazine, and bank dining reference, suggesting a partial report or note rather than a full event.
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