Grand Jury Finishes Abbreviated December Session
The grand jury completed its morning work for December court with no major murder cases. True bills were returned against multiple defendants for liquor violations, larceny, assault and battery, statutory rape, fornication, and related crimes, while several steered clear as not true bills. Notable names include Will McKinnon, Tony Warren, Mike Rose, and Harry Martz among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
George T. Brigham
Sadie Vorkaupich
Will McKinnon
Dominico Farone
Harry Martz
Tony Warren
Mike Rose
Tony Mero
Congress Reacts to Coolidge Views on Tax, Air, and World Court
Congress shows broad support for immediate tax relief and coal strike power while debates aviation policy split along party lines. Lawmakers back a unified air service for defense amid opposition from Democrats and administration critics. World court support is mixed, with major reservations anticipated to safeguard national interests.
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Congress
White House
United States
Mitchell School
House
Col. Mitchell
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Reed
Missouri
Moses
New Hampshire
Norris
Nebraska
League of Nations
Prohibition Critique in Buffalo Express Cartoon Snippet
A Buffalo Express excerpt lampoons Governor Pinchot blaming others for enforcement failures, arguing officials ignore scandals that benefit money makers while condemning a scan dal as minor news in official circles.
Pigeons Roost Over Central Presbyterian in Snow Storm
Fifteen pigeons roosted atop the Central Presbyterian church during a morning snow storm. A man with an umbrella faced falling snow during the noon hour. A pair of horses were being led through Washington street with one rider without a saddle. Officer James Wysner reported to duty without his puttees and retrieved them after cold winds warned him.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Washington Street
James Wysner
Business Men Seek Strike Halt in Hard Coal Region
The anthracite business men meet after a morning session and say they have nothing to reveal. Eugene T. Giering notes secrecy under Gov. Pinchot while claiming progress but no further negotiations are planned. Committee members leave for home at 10 o'clock.
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Lewis
Eugene T. Giering
Anthracite Business Men’s Committee
Gov. Pinchot
Harrisburg
Business Men's Committee
Poison booze warnings sweep Western Pennsylvania region
Director warns of tainted liquor as seizures rise and enforcement tightens. Prussic acid found in wine tests could kill 22, cherry pits blamed. dead rats discovered in sieves used by moonshiners. About 50 padlocks on dispensaries in Pittsburgh, with broader impact on neighboring states. Denatured alcohol taints and tampered prescription liquor also exposed as cleanup advances. Administrators say Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit enforcement disrupts Canadian supply and seals the middlewest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Middlewest
Coolidge seeks 76 million for air service funding
President Coolidge asked Congress to devote 76 million dollars for next fiscal year's upkeep and operation of U S air services. Of this total 22.391 million goes to the army and navy, 2.75 million to air mail, 513 thousand to the national advisory committee on aeronautics, with the rest for personnel and operation and 20.009 million for materials. He emphasizes an orderly policy to build up air power and notes aircraft industry relies on government business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
America
Army
Navy
Air Mail Service
National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
Mrs Trushel Heads Auxiliary In A O H Election
Mrs Anna Trushel was elected president of the Auxiliary to the A O H at the annual officers election held Tuesday evening in the K of C Home. Other officers include Vice president Miss Margaret Connors recording secretary Mrs Agnes Howley treasurer Mrs Katherine Fee financial secretary Mrs Adrian Fee mistresses of arms Mrs Margaret Deskin sentinel Mrs Ellen Stewart chairman standing committee Mrs Winifred Norris and members Mrs Ellen Kilch Mrs Agnes Martin Mrs Margaret Graham and Mrs Fuller. Installation planned at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Trushel
K. of C
Margaret Connors
Agnes Howley
Katherine Fee
Adrian Fee
Mistres of Arms
Margaret Deskin
Sentinel
Ellen Stewart
Winifred Norris
Ellen Kilch
Agnes Martin
Margaret Graham
Fuller
Funeral notices and obituaries from local paper
Funeral services for Mrs Clyde Hennon set for Thursday at 2 from Hodge funeral parlors with Rev S B Copeland in charge. Interment Graceland cemetery. Harry McKibben funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 at residence with services by Dr H Ellis and Rev P C Pearson. Interment Graceland. Annie Fuchi 20 died in New Castle hospital. husband Nick Fuchi and three children survive. funeral Friday from St Lucy's church. interment St Vitus. Colomba Clause funeral held at 10 Tuesday from 332 Grove Street. pallbearers listed. interment Graceland. Dorothy Ruth Gehrken, 11 months, died at home. funeral Friday at 2 from Neshamnock Avenue. Grace Coleman death noted. funeral details later. Bridget O'Brien funeral Thursday 9 from St Mary’s church. interment St Mary’s cemetery.
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Robert Kennedy
Thomas Kennedy
Butler Road
B. Copeland
Third United Presbyterian Church
Oak Park Cemetery
Billy Harbison
Robert Weingartner
Harry Alford
James Armstrong
Vincent Thornburg
Thaddeus Lutz
Woolway
Elizabeth Parsons Woolway
Hamilton Street
Emrys Thomas
Emmanuel Baptist Church
John Evans
A. Parady
Sol Mort
George Parsons
William Parson
George Scott
Evan Williams
Samuel Hinish
Mill Street
Charles O. Frank
Bethany Lutheran Church
E. M. McCormick
Charles Gray
J. W. Woods
L. A. Campbell
John Staley
Mr. Gilmore
Graceland Cemetery
Clyde Hennon
Hodge
Neshannock Avenue
S. B. Copeland
McKibben
Harry McKibben
East Wallace Avenue
FH. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
P. C. Pearson
Trinity Church
W. P. Felch
Marty Urmson
Adrian
Annie Fuchi
Anna Fuchi
Nick Fuchi
South Cedar Street
New Castle Hospital
Italy
St. Lucy's Church
St. Vitus Cemetery
Dorothy Ruth Gehrken
Jesse F
Marion Gertrude Gehrken
Neshamnorck Avenue
Grace Coleman
Grace Shaffer Coleman
Joseph Coleman
State Line Road
Beaver Township
Bridget O’brien
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
New Castle Library Story Hour Draws Children
Dramatized stories were shared at the weekly story hour at the New Castle free public library held Tuesday afternoon in the Y M C A reading room. Seventy two boys and girls attended under the supervision of Miss Mary Leckie, children's librarian.
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New Castle Free Public Library
Mary Leckie
Canonsburg Pa. Adopts 170000 Asking Price
Westchester grand jury was ordered to probe Dr. J C Bennett's alleged attempt to influence a jury in the Rhinelander case. Epworth League at Croton Avenue M E Church heard Grace Gibson host a gathering with 23 present, featuring piano, games, and Christmas gifts. A Christmas play is planned for next Tuesday and the January meeting is set for Miss Alice Shuler’s home.
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International News Service
White Plains
N. Y
Westchester County Grand Jury
Supreme Court
Joseph Morschauser
J. C. Bennett
Yonkers
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Epworth League
Grace Gibson
Croton Avenue
M. E
Alice Shuler
Dewey Avenue
New Kensington Garage Lost to Fire. Three Cars Burned
Fire departments from New Kensington and Parnassus battled a blaze that destroyed a frame garage and three automobiles, but nearby buildings were saved. Owner Phillip Adams reported he could not explain the fire’s origin.
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New Kensington
Parnassus
Phillip Adams
Coolidge Sends Budget to Congress Today
President Coolidge announces the budget submission to Congress, praising nonpartisan effort in its preparation. He says government costs are reduced nearly to a minimum and warns that future expansion of government business will raise expenses annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Congress
Mengre
Senate Debate Over LaFollette Dispute Near Deadlock
The Senate reelingly nears a decision on seating LaFollette amid a split Republican faction. Senator Watson and Butler push for removing La Follette from privileges, while western progressives warn against alienating the party’s western vote. The committee adjourned to reconvene Monday to decide La Follette and Nye seating, with Nye favored to give North Dakota two senators.
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LaFollette
James E. Watson
Indiana
William M. Butler
Massachusetts
Senate
la Follette
Watson
Senate Elections Committee
Nye
North Dakota
Palais Royale Plans New Ballroom Classes and Special Terms
Eileanor A. Smith announces a new ballroom term at Palais Royale with Toe and Classical dances and a 4:30 p.m. start on Thursday. Ten lessons cost $5.00. Thursday evening programs offer beginner and advanced Charleston and related dances. Eight lessons also priced at $5.00. A special Cleveland pupil program in New Castle will be announced with free admission.
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Palais Royale
Eileanor A. Smith
Cleveland
New Castle
Scouts Free Copy Delay Hits Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Council notes some All Boy Scouts have not yet received their free copy of Boys Life Magazine and urges units to confirm mailing details and addresses to ensure delivery.
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Boy Scouts
Lawrence County Council
Boys Life Magazine
Bank Urges Troops to Claim Free Magazine Copies
Peoples Savings and Trust Company asks every troop member to call at once to secure their complimentary issue. Many soldiers have not yet received the magazine and are urged to visit the bank where their copies await.
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Peoples Savings & Trust Company Bank
Shenango Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admission list includes Mrs Margaret Teebel Thomas Houston Joseph Wolf Oliver Worner and Herman Cohen. Discharges include Andrew Cizak Mrs Minnie Houston and Eliza McCormick.
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Shenane$ Valley Hospital
Margaret Teebel
Highland Avenue
Thomas Houston
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