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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
23
Congress shows mixed reaction to President Coolidge views on aviation world court tax cuts and coal relief. A six months grind awaits as lawmakers weigh four major issues with some easy passages and many rough spots ahead.
Washington December 9 federal tax experts project Red Grange will face about 40 percent in surtaxes on earnings from barnstorming football and related work. With reported earnings totaling about 368000 since leaving college, Grange and his manager may owe roughly 147200 in income taxes after expenses and exemptions.
Twenty young men sat for the police civil service exam as the grading concludes. Eight of twenty may join the city force soon pending mental and physical tests, with eligibles listed after successful evaluations. Names include William Cramer Aligier Edward Pritchard William James Clarence Samuels John J. Golis Ralph A. Crisswell Carrol Forest Robert H. Dukes George Kuline Ben D. Pritchard Frank Harris Robert C. White Walter Cunningham Judge Samuels John Fowler James A. Hays Robert C. Stevenson Aaron G. Moore Ernest Thompson Joseph Jaszeroe.
John A. Bell, senior Carnegie financier, arraigned in Pittsburgh on embezzling over $600,000 from Carnegie Trust Co. He faces a minimum six year term with a $6,000 fine. The defense plans a retrial motion within three days, with possible appeal to the superior court and possible stay via superseders. Bell showed no physical relapse after the verdict.
Prohibition director warns of scarce Christmas liquor as 150 raids target bootleg markets in Pennsylvania. A massive 60 000 gallon alcohol seizure hits suppliers, wiping out the northern beer ring and drying up bonded liquor plans. Tests reveal dangerous additives and formaldehyde in seized samples.
A Scranton Wilkes Barre and Hazelton business men committee met with anthracite miners and operators for several hours in Philadelphia seeking to halt the coal strike. The talks occurred behind closed doors after a Harrisburg meeting with Gov Pinchot, and John L Lewis offered no statement on the outcome.
A coal mine crowd gathering near Montour No. 1 in Library Pa. was struck when a truck ran wild overturning. Mrs. George Timko 44 died and 22 others injured including minors two dozen plus. Deputies blame mob stoning while union officials cite excessive speed. Doctors say all injuries are recoverable.
President Coolidge submitted the government budget for the year ending June 30 1927. Expenditures are projected at 3 618 675 186 receipts 3 880 716 942 with a 262 041 756 surplus. The Ways and Means Committee was informed of the prospective surplus and tax reduction plans. The note stresses fiscal restraint and avoiding large new spending.
In West Virginia at Bingamon Junction Malone confronted and beat the motorman Shingieton after a cow was struck and killed when the street car ran it down. Malone was later found guilty of assault and battery for his actions.
Clarksburg West Virginia police ban checker playing in station houses to ensure officers can perform their duties without delays during emergencies. Chief L W Wolfe says crowds during games disrupt response times and danger to public safety.
Washington reports President Coolidge may urge political chastisement for Senator La Follette as Republicans seek a compromise over his treatment. The dispute arose after Wisconsin delegations were removed from party assignments, with rumors that the President favors disciplinary action against the insurgent. Capitol Hill buzzed over a secret Republican committee session on committees amid the row.
Lawrence County delegates led by Pomona Master David Kyle participate in the Pennsylvania State Grange annual meeting in Johnstown. The report notes the largest Lawrence County showing ever, with attendees including Robert Cameron Willard J A Heckathorne J Plaingrove W R Fox Westfield A H Fullerton Westfield G Laurie Reno East New Castle W H McCullough Big Beaver R W Barris North Beaver H H Sherrard Mahoning Valley Mehala Bludi Mahoning Valley W O Mayberry Eastbrook and Charles Lane Liberty.
Lawrence county accrued 1928.12 from fines issued by Judge Emery after a raid on Ellwood City club houses. Moose club stewards Charles Pye and Harry Wyland paid 10 and 100 dollars fines plus costs on gambling and liquor charges. John Miller 400 dollars. Eagles steward M L Dunn 600 dollars. Elks steward A R Wilson 600 dollars plus 20 on gambling device. Mayor Dunlap arraigns John Merrill 25 dollars and W Murphy 100 dollars for disorderly conduct. Parole for two years for those fined.
Millicent Rogers Salm 21 heiress to Rogers millions faces a custody fight as her husband Count Ludwig Salm Hoogstraten vows separation actions from New York. He may also seek alienation of affection. she remains in Palm Beach with their infant son.
An overheated stovepipe caused a roof fire at the Pennsylvania railroad shops in Lawrence Junction. The blaze damaged the roof and caused about 25 dollars in losses. Firefighters were alerted by box 7135.
Death record lists Dorothy Ruth Gehrken age 11 months of 405 Neshannock Avenue. Also noted are Annie Fuchs age 20 of 211 South Cedar Street Grace Shaffer Coleman age 50 of North Beaver Township George Crisps age 33 of 1310 Moravia Street and Alvaretta Sloan of Kansas City Missouri.
Olympia Mares, an 18 year old singer, was acquitted of murder in New Haven where she shot John Bagnano, father of her child, in front of a theater. The jury found her not guilty after a second trial. she plans to stay with lawyer and seek refuge and music lessons with Mrs Josepha Whitney.
A federal jury in New Orleans found Fred Young and Buddie Larocca guilty of conspiring to violate prohibition by smuggling 1,000 cases of whiskey for distribution in the Midwest. Gertrude Lythgoe, dubbed queen of the rum runners, was found not guilty after her indictment was severed. Judge W S Grubb set sentencing for the following Monday.
John Crisps aged 33 died at New Castle hospital from a bullet wound fired by Charles Floss during an argument between Greeks in front of a coffee house at 1229 Moravia street about two weeks earlier. Dr. John Foster removed the bullet from Crisps right lung. Funeral plans set for Greek Orthodox Church with interment at Greenwood. coroner to hold inquest.
The speaker argues money earned in the hometown strengthens the city through support for local workers and businesses. Spending locally buys essentials like shoes noodles satin and socks while growing houses and blocks. The town is praised as best, and residents are urged to boost and spend locally.
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