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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
8
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urges cooperation over confrontation in a speech about the harms of company unions and overstandardization. He argues management should seek understanding and voluntary cooperation rather than coercion to improve worker initiative and morale.
Dr. Julian Huxley of the University of London invites American scientists to join British colleagues in exploring the riddle of sex. He cites Manoilov’s Russian studies and says proven results could show masculinity and femininity in plants and animals depend on a fundamental chemical composition difference.
Researchers translate Manoilov reports and test a chemical reaction to distinguish male from female blood. In initial trials, male blood turns colorless while female blood stays red, with similar results in plants. Further tests extend to sheep, mice, pigeons, and flies to confirm the finding.
Miss Eva Kaufman aged 45 of Kananga, four miles east of Gallipolis, died after drinking nearly a pint of carbolic acid. Ill health is believed to have driven the act.
Albany reports heirlooms of the Van Rensselaer family, descendants of Albany's founder, sold at auction for prices from 14 to 4000 dollars, with items older than three centuries. New York noted seven holiday shoplifters arrested in 24 hours. New Haven to teach evolution at Yale Peabody museum. Scranton reported union rejection of relief for 17,000 striking miners. Washington discussed Longworth McNary 1928 presidential ticket. Chicago Edith Rockefeller McCormick urged love as business and home virtue. Techny lifeguard James Griffin, who saved 23 lives, dies.
A five minute street car service began yesterday afternoon and continues until Christmas Eve. From December 24 at 12 30 p m half hour service extends to 11 p m on the New Castle Youngstown line.
Nineteen voice choir will perform The City of David cantata on December 24 at 7 30 p m in Evangelical Church at South and Jefferson streets. The Christmas story unfolds through choruses solos duets and quartets with a chorus accompanied by bell ringing for a festive, pleasant evening.
Nor alk and Western railroad shopman Pone Meyer 65 of near Portsmouth died Monday night after falling from an auto truck and being run over by its rear wheels. He leaves a widow.
An officers committee of Harry L. McBride Post 522 VFW led by Harold C. Hunter is formed to assist World War I veterans in reinstating or converting War Risk Insurance. Local sessions run Wednesdays from Jan 6 1926 at the Legion Home 7:30 to 10 pm with policies from 1000 dollars up, six form options, disability clause, and dividend participation. The drive follows a Pittsburgh regional push urging action before July 2 1926 under current law.
Elmer Meyers, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Meyers, has recovered enough to leave Shenango Valley hospital New Castle for home in Princeton. Sunday guests at the Morrison home included the Kotturbas and the Millers, and several local families visited or hosted. many ill or recovering members are listed along with upcoming home projects.
Deputy Sheriff A B Hinchoff was dismissed after arrest by constables for transporting liquor. Several bottles were found in his car. He spent the day in the county jail but not in a cell.
Immense crowd fills the New Castle Penn theatre for the Merry Widow show with audiences calling it one of the finest pictures. The second elimination waltz contest saw Edna Eckelberger and R. E. Pittland win. next eliminations and finals are planned with 9 15 start times.
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