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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

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Christmas aid effort sees fewer truly needy families

In New Castle the city’s Christmas relief outlook is relatively favorable with few families in dire straits. J Berquist, superintendent of the City Benevolent Mission, says need for Christmas baskets is limited though real cases exist. Mission and groups plan to distribute provisions to ensure no family goes hungry on Christmas morning while some claim hardship unjustly.

Mans Ney Castle New Castle API Bo J. Berquist Benede Miszion

Officers Elected By Fire Police

Officers for the coming year were elected by the Sin Castle Fire Police. D. J. Watson was named president and George Wyma secretary treasurer. Delegates include J. C. Mathews and others to various departments and the state convention.

Sin Castle D. J. Watson Cenrge Wyma Panaeas O. Mathews Tra L. Cox J. €. Mathews Baker Yueh Shields J. C. Matheus Wat Scott M.S. Slying R. C. Melvin Mr. Baker J. Baler Fussell Melvin Ira L. Pax George Wrman JW. Medgar

Alex Rose Trial for Murder of Emil Hidalgo

The text reports the start of the murder trial of Alex Rose for the killing of Emil Hidalgo. Jurors were sworn and examined by District Attorney George W. Muse. witnesses Willison and Pearson testified for the defense and other officials presented statements as the trial proceeded in Girard.

Alex Rose Emil Hidaly George W. Muse William J. Statfin Witneys Willison

Mirror Obsession Sparks Elevator Vanity Debate

A fragment describes a mirror installed in an elevator aimed at patrons or operators and follows a woman named Mary viewing her reflection during rides. The scene blends vanity with a curiosity about who benefits from the mirror in the moving car.

Ft. Wice Mary

Testimony and jail changes in accidental murder case

A man named Rose testified in a murder case linked to a Campo morgue autopsy. He later altered his story while in jail and was moved to Youngstown to testify in another case. The grand jury twice failed to indict after Rose claimed he was told to act by a companion during a night march.

Campo Morgug P. B. Bakin Hidasy Tose Caldwell Mal Youngstown Rose G Rand M. J. Young Gram Rose Haw

Arrest of Elowich in Texas prompts extradition efforts

On Sunday authorities reported Elowich's arrest in Galveston on a charge tied to an extortion scheme involving a $1 to $10 payoff. Detective Young seeks extradition to trial here, pending Galveston cooperation and a possible requisition. If brought to trial, funds may cover investigation costs. Meanwhile, unrelated injuries from a Pittsburgh Akron route assault left victims hospitalized, with testimony on liquor in the air deemed inadmissible.

Young Tie Wlowich Calveston Galveston Hedgwick Blawhel Hin County Young Galvarron Elawieh Bnyd An Hlowich Fin Bay John Simons Pittsburgt Akron Althaieh Stinens Mobile

Tag Day Totals Over $1900 In Fund Drive

Community drive yields totals exceeding 1900 dollars as volunteers and organizers list contributors and donors. Names such as Virginia Cook, Dorothy Stadilooter, Ruth Winker, and Mary Mrbeien Bet are mentioned among many others in a lengthy, unreadable roster of supporters and amounts.

Dorothy Stadilooter Hindle S.J Peevig Virgina Cook Dorothy Riaier Degra Calvert Ruth Winker Shlol Uorg Ridley Fia Romy Master Dni Titus Tatil David Pine Curten Virginia Moree Heater Mare Iiabeds McCashet Faner Brown Wallhiy Meteter lentsAatilton Ted Metoniahi Rattersom Hanne Vie Grorntey Mary Mrbeien Cran Wardrie Rvenney Rornocs Marian Maein Belty Taw Feba LoGal Se Chien Edie Ten Sone Atari Sieiehor Dae Cotton Fei Narathe

Penny Lunch Plan Wins in Chicago

In Chicago at Jacob Beicher grammar school pupils eat penny lunches of hearty menus like baked line beans peanut butter sandwich and cocoa. About 130 children were served lunch for five cents each, raising $6.50 with a $2.40 profit. Proceeds fund the Board of Education food purchases as menus rotate daily. The penny plan operates in several Chicago schools at a cost of $750,000 annually.

Chicago Jacob Beicher Grammar School Wirklant Board of Education Fund Aftya Rcovaticos

Weds Stepdaughter: Wife's Dying Wish

M Dee Wianghamplgon reports the death of a wife who, before dying, wished her husband to marry her stepdaughter Ana Mae Merritt. The husband, Robert C Passe, was widowed five days after his wife’s death, and Ana Mae Merritt, now 16, had previously been married at 13 to a soldier named Moore. A child was later born, and after a divorce the wife reclaimed her maiden name and lived with her mother and stepfather. The dying wife urged the husband to fulfill her wish and marry Ana Mae.

Wianghamplgon M. Dee Robert C Passe Hig Qity Ana Mae Merritt Anna Mat Merritt Moore Pir Shifa Mim

Fifteen Million Estimated Fire Losses at Cork

Large Cork fire causes massive destruction in the city center with flames reaching the sky. Firefighters battle blazes while districts are evacuated and police seize arms reports amid martial law. Emergency health updates describe injuries and medical conditions as authorities tighten security and search for weapons.

Cork Bern Rome Nerusid Atrest Colona Servicer Speeters Vrienisre Tyron Mack Mans Cross Perle Weber

Finest cemetery in the world at Genoa’s Staglieno

Rome reports Genoa's Staglieno cemetery hailed as the most beautiful ever, with marble statues and lifelike portraits of the departed. Bronze gates, a grand arch, white marble columns, and black marble rotunda frame grand tombs where families commission life-like statues showing children and mothers.

Rome Genoa Harring Resasco Gallerion Iife Thresone Sugne Atou

Real Cleanup Asked On Erie Vice Resorts

One thousand one hundred women and many men voters signed a petition presented to Erie council by Miss Jane Pressly urging a police department investigation. They allege long standing prostitution gambling and other law breaking harm youths and reject self serving cleanups as mere flashes in the pan. Council referred the petition to a committee for later report.

Brie Erie Jane Pressly

Complaint Over Parking Plan At Neshammeck Avenue

Re G White urged council to revise the parking rule on Neshammeck Avenue south side to protect safe vehicle exit from a private driveway, especially in emergencies. The council sent the issue to the street commissioner to place parking signs at the affected location.

Re G White Council Neshammeck Avenue Ou Ton

Health Qs and Answers on Rabies and Diphtheria Law

The text outlines rabies contraction via animal bites and wound care, plus steps for suspected dog exposure. It also describes erroneous dog handling and references a law extending antitoxins to reduce diphtheria deaths, noting updated treatments and tests.

MacSwiney Asked to Explain Why He Left Britain

Washington reports: Peter MacSwiney explains to officials the reasons for leaving Britain without a passport. The State Department announced details of the case as authorities seek clarity on the travel departure.

Peter Macswiney Washington Peter Macawiney Villaen Lovt Maver Ter Patien Britain Sean Aa Deakin

Revivals Continue at Dewey Church Services

Revival services resume at Dewey Church led by Pastor George G. Burke with weekend gatherings expected. The program follows a recent distinct pattern, inviting congregations to unite for prayer and preaching as the community attends the weekly services.

Dewey Church

Recruiting Officer Returns to the City

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Win Misa Kanely Sawers Slatin Mise Dorothy HI Wilince

State land owners urged to report game killed and winter wildlife care

Public notice from Seth C Gordon Secretary of the Ga ine Commission requests hunters to report game killed by December 15 to aid data tabulation. Advises landowners to trap vermin and feed rabbits and mice to protect fruit trees from damage. Recommends trapping and winter care for quail ring neck pheasants, with emphasis on separating covey quail before spring. Encourages shelter building and early action before severe weather to support game through winter.

Oroh Weill

Workmen Lost 61 Eyes In November

Industrial accidents in Pennsylvania injured 14 166 workers in November, with 198 deaths. Compensation reports itemize losses including twenty six hands eleven feet eight arms and six thumbs, plus miscellaneous permanent injuries totaling $97 231.

Wawa Pennsylvania Chfford Ti. Connelley Department of Junbor and Industry Bureau of Worken Slx

Outbreaks and clashes amid brutal British crackdowns abroad

Reports from Cloyne County Cork detail a violent ambush on a British patrol with bombs from two houses. A man was killed, two wounded, and two captured as the residences were burned. Belfast dispatches cite a major battle at Wamlough with unconfirmed reports of many dead and ambushes of reinforcements. A Sinn Fein member died in a fall during a raid on Newry as constables targeted the Sinn Fein hall.

Cloyne Newry Atoll Ulster Shin Fein Tis Town PALIN Dee Pease County Cork Lown AnanAtabin Teenthers Volleke Earney Tengford

Man shoots deer from his kitchen window in Williamsport

A man in Williamsport Pennsylvania shot a deer from his kitchen window yesterday morning, using a . "alert bate" during breakfast. The deer was struck and fell in the home’s interior, weighing an unknown amount, as neighbors described the scene with confusion and the man’s actions.

Williamspoult Allen Agker Sas Atanstig Phe Athmal Ee Borne

Deaths of the Day numerous local obituaries reported

A string of death notices from the area lists Alda May Sipe 22 and several relatives with funeral details. John Munnell 68 perished after a four week illness, burial in Greenwood. Margaret Kelly 82, died at home near Flangrove with service in Harlarsonburg. Arminda Hays 47, memorial at 629 Superior Street. Aaron Hazen 78, former carpenter, services at 720 Butler Avenue. other brief notices mention victims from Talestine and surrounding towns with funeral plans outlined.

Alda May Sips Alida May Ripe Iroland Kelly Blinn Morence Kelly Roland Kelly Flamgrove Jig Bellefonte John Mary Ann Johnson J. A. Hays Armanda Haye Wifal D. A. Hays Superior Street First United Presbyterian Church Hays Neshannock Township William Margaret Ruby Simpson Frank William Simpson Anselty Willie Superior Treet Aaron Ny New Castle Port G. A Mra W Davies Dallas Clement Clarence J. G Cesar le Wis Butler Avenue

Funeral notices for Caplain on My Clark and A G Frader

Word arrives of the death of Caplain on My Clark with funeral Tuesday at 2 from North Mercer Street residence, Rev Patterson presiding, Oak Park cemetery burial. Also notice of A G Frader, a World War veteran, with funeral Wednesday at 2 from his Brady Street home.

Caplain Clark Welock Lark Mercer Street da. Patterson Taterment Oak Park Cemetery Butler A. d. Frader Brady Street Baeloy

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admissions

Hospital notes list admissions for Shenango Valley Hospital in New Castle and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Ida Thiowl, Howard W Dean, Jerry Gillet, Mrs Margaret Livemy, and others with addresses on Washington Street and nearby streets. Discharges note a newborn and a few patients with unclear spellings.

Ida Thiowl New Castle Howard W. Déan Washington Street Jerry Gillet West Washington Area Margaret Livemy Cumbermal Avenue Nischargends Mea Comstanen Flintisch

Joke led to six months for grand larceny case

A court noted a joke carried too far in a grand larceny matter. The defendant faced a six month sentence while the judge commented on the imprudence of the act and the need for restraint in such dealings.

Clearant Moe

Fires At Buck Deer Kills Hunter In Buchanan Valley

In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on December 12 Charles Stetch aged 64 of near Littletown was fatally shot while deer hunting with friends in Buchanan Valley. The bullet hit his thigh as a buck was chased, he died within ten minutes before help could arrive. His companion Albert Clapphadle fled when the shot rang out. No inquest was held.

Gettysburg Charles Stetch Littlegown Buchanan Valley Stalch Albert Clapphadle U Clapphadle Crist

Penn State Exhibits Win in Livestock Show

Penn State College of Agriculture entries won multiple titles at the International Livestock Exhibition in Chicago, securing four championships and numerous places. Total prize money reached 4201 dollars, with top honors in sheep, hogs, beef cattle, and other divisions, marking Penn State’s strongest showing to date.

Penn State Tar Chicago Pennsylvania State College Rihad of Agriculture Isieland W. T. Tombave Faney Ohio

Destroyed stored whisky plea by congressman

Police and congressional delegates report a plea to destroy stored whisky as part of a broader reform effort. The congressman from California chaired the meeting in Manila, with Rep Blanton of Texas voicing strong support for eradicating the illicit supply chain.

Washington Dac Raau Alfort Moore Taranto Randall California Daglurel Manila Isans Blanton Texas

Mrs Charles H Long Visits City From Baltimore

Mrs Charles H Long of Baltimore arrived to visit her mother Mrs C E Reynolds of Fast Grant street and will stay for two weeks in the city.

Mothell Charles H. Long Baltimore, Md City C. E. Reynolds Fast Grant Street

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