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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
1
News reaches New Wilmington of Ronald Wible age about 30 son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Wible of New Wilmington killed in Cleveland Ohio. He was attempting to return to his office and was crushed between the elevator cage and shaft. Funeral plans to be announced.
Boston University co eds organize a women s dormitory fire corps with Ruth Held as chief celebrated for being the calmest girl in school The unit drills and equips for emergencies but has yet to face a real fire test.
Dr Ben G Graham presided over a Court of Honor event in New Castle Ellwood City and surrounding towns. Six Eagle Scouts from Rotary Troop 2 Croton Troop 5 Shelby Troop 7 were cited for attaining the highest rank in the Boy Scout movement.
A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train No. 32 from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia derailed between Gallitzin and Cresson. Engineer Albert Pyle and Fireman H G Pashell were seriously injured along with two passengers. six others suffered cuts and bruises. The locomotive overturned blocking three tracks. Listed injuries include Pyle of Youngwood and Pashell of Wilkinsburg. a Woodhaven, L I passenger also hurt.
Preliminary steps toward a disarmament conference are being considered by President Coolidge Secretary Kellogg and Senate leaders. The United States may join in early discussions while avoiding commitments until Congress supports full participation in any later conference. The move follows talks among top officials and party leaders to gauge legislative backing.
District attorney elect J. Elder Bryan stated he will recommend Lieutenant George Kennedy for county detective on January 4 after meeting with Judge elect R. I Hildebrand. Kennedy, a longtime city police night lieutenant, has earned a reputation for effective leadership and past service with the B and O railroad. The appointment is expected to be confirmed when new officials are sworn in January.
The U S Senate adjourned over the Christmas recess with no speeches planned on the world court issue. Pros and opponents prepared for renewed debate after the holiday, while Senator Borah criticized those who vote for the court for party reasons, calling such voters the slimiest creature.
The notice invites neighbors and readers to tune WCAE for a community program. It highlights local friends and fiddle fans, urging everyone to prepare their radios with fresh batteries for an evening of familiar songs and melodies.
Washington dispatch reports ongoing turmoil as Col William Mitchell’s court martial fallout intensifies. Officials fear a wave of resignations from military sympathizers and possible clashes with Congress over department appropriations. Mitchell remains silent awaiting the final sentence.
Steubenville officials report two robbers blew open the S. Reiner department store safe, stealing about 1500 dollars in cash. Checks totaling several thousand were left behind. This marks the second such robbery at the same store in six months and the third in Steubenville within two weeks.
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers rejects a Scranton meeting with anthracite executives. He forwards a telegram stating workers will not confer unless on the governor's peace plan terms. He notes acceptance of the governor's compromise as the basis for any future talks.
Marriage licenses issued include Willard 8 Griffin with Edna Smith in Bessemer and Genevieve Thomas with Chester F Hires in Evans City. Victoria Bair and Walter Henry with Edna Black appear connected to Cleveland and Chicago records, while dates reference New Castle and related locations in a brief city notices context.
Pedestrians report early season skating along the Neshan nock near Rosena dam as ideal weather makes for good conditions. Small lhaps were seen on the ice across South Mill street bridge.
James L. Johnson and accomplice flee from a south end house leaping from a third story ledge and dodging gunfire, then collapse in the street from a knee wound as police close in. George W. Hout is captured inside the Hartford drug store. Johnson laments his actions for women. Two women, including a chorus girl, are questioned.
Police halted a street riot in Greenwich Village after 200 freshmen clashed with 70 sophomores during a campus smoker. Four hundred tea room patrons were drawn into the melee with significant property damage. Patrols restored order and hospitalized several students.
Senate will take until March to pass final on the $325,000,000 tax reduction bill after a swift House vote. Amendments are expected and supporters doubt a final form before March 15, when 1925 income returns are due. Debate centered on perceived benefits to taxpayers and critics called it a rich man’s bill.
State police at Greensburg and local authorities seek clues to catch robbers who stole $7000 worth of jewelry from the Peter Marks store in Jeannette. The storeroom was found in disarray as the bulk of the loot.
Washington December 19 A constitutional amendment would give Congress power to enact uniform marriage and divorce laws and matters concerning children affected by divorces. Senator Arthur Capper Republican Kansas said he would press for rehearings on the bill before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Washington dispatch reports December 21 to 26 outlook with rain or snow in the Middle Atlantic at week start and end, colder Monday through much of the week. Great Lakes region to see snow flurries in the lower lakes Monday and general snows later, with below normal temperatures most days.
John Karas reports losing $2000 to Pete Jaspers during a joint restaurant venture in Detroit. Jaspers is missing after leaving the Leslie Hotel with Karas at 7 pm and returning later for payment, then disappearing. Police, including Detective Logan and Officer Thompson, search trains, streetcars, and taxis without success. Jaspers, about 30, described as heavyset with a red face, was rooming at the hotel and left with a room key.
Mercer county reports Judge J A McLaughry signed five paroles today. Five inmates in the county jail were released under parole and one process was issued for A B Norwalk after a false pretense charge. The petition states Norwalk failed to appear for the October trial and is said to be in another state.
Mrs Elizabeth Kelley aged 68 of 1218 Hamilton Street Highland Park Parady and Thomas W Houston aged 64 of East Brook Pa died on J Moore of San Francisco. Local obituary notes provide basic identifications and ages.
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