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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
1
A gunman attacked a hotel guest on a New York hotel’s fourth floor, fighting with another guest before fleeing. Police searched for the assailant as other guests were awakened by the disturbance.
Prosecutions reveal detectives purchasing alcohol from Brecht and several defendants sentenced or paroled. John Santangilo and Dominick Damage faced costs and parole. Annell Bonapayte received a $300 fine and two year parole. Other defendants faced terms from two weeks to 11 months on liquor charges, with varied attorney statements and one case deferred pending further investigation.
Captain George Riley leads Salvation Army workers in hosting a Saturday hall program for boys and girls, promising games and treats, with baskets of food prepared for needy families. Volunteers collect donations and distribute meals, gifts, and cheer, as the community supports the annual holiday effort.
Fragmented OCR text shows a community appeal with mentions of stockings, home visits, and charitable projects. Names like Mahoning Valley and Tow Taele appear amid references to a fund or drive, plus hints of a Christmas aid effort and schedules for distribution or visitation.
International News Service reports a deadly explosion at a barge discharging 20,000 barrels of crude oil near Galveston Texas. Three people died and several were seriously injured as fire damaged the Hastna EL Oreidente and Aschelberg steamers. Firemen contained the blaze around midnight.
Members of the First Presbyterian Sunday School present their annual Christmas entertainment on Saturday evening at 7 10 o clock. The program features numerous departmental readings songs and meditations with participation by many named children and adults.
A large crowd saw five hundred youths involved in a performance featuring pyramid formations, wind-driven dances, and mechanical acts. Girls dominated the performers with Boy Scouts assisting. Miss Tessin Siplen, Miss Jean Kergison, and Miss Hele Vorgason were named for notable roles. An audience address praised the group’s popularity and the event’s success, with gifts and a questionnaire portion enhancing the celebration.
A neighborhood Christmas event was hosted on Wednesday afternoon with gifts and a Wallace Nuuline picture presented to Dr. Pele and A. Butler, managers of Shenango and New Castle Works respectively, by American Sheet and Tin Plate company. The program featured dances, drills, pantomime, and a Santa appearance, framed as Americanization work to foster good citizenship among the youth.
A Boston man William T Hanson nicknamed Millennial bachelor janitor attracted widespread attention after an automobile crash. He had read a magnet advertisement promising an inheritance and later learned a Chicago attorney had hinted Hanson was an heir. Amid unsolicited marriage offers, Hanson lost his job, was briefly injured, and now doubts his supposed legacy while seeking the lawyer's reply.
Sezperski arrives from Detroit to fill vacancy after Father Jakimovicz death six weeks ago. He served as counselor and secretary to Milwaukee bishop. Choir carols at midnight. Christmas mass 9, high mass 10 Saturday. Sunday services at a standard time.
A late December letter from Basie Pennsylvania asks Santa for simple gifts. The child requests a school desk rubber boots a ball and a coat with a warm spell for a weary winter. The message ends with a plea not to force her and a mention of birds in the yard.
London dispatch reports heavy combat with large casualties. details scarce due to shaky telegraph links. The piece notes renewed losses in military clashes and ongoing unrest, with disputed figures and fragmented reports from the theater.
Principal L Orth ofie New Costie New Castle issued notice to pool room proprietors banning high school boys from patronizing their establishments. The plan aims to curb loitering by athletes, a practice once rare but now common among a small number of upperclassmen.
Oil City dispatch reports that Mexico will enforce constitutional provisions including Article 14 and Article 27. Drilling permits on leases held before the constitution were refused to established companies, according to a special to the Oil City Derrick from its Mexican correspondent.
Alex Brada was sentenced to attend church every Sunday during a two year parole and to report to the parole officer every five weeks. He drew fifty dollars and costs after a raid on a speakeasy.
Two young bandits held up the N. J. Nelson manufacturing company on Christmas Eve in St. Louis and escaped with 4200 dollars, the payroll for the holiday period. The robbers fled the scene after the theft, raising concerns over security at manufacturing firms during the season.
An international news brief reports a 6,104 ton steamship owned by the Chiefly Shipowners Company on fire and fleeing toward Ireland. The vessel’s status and crew details remain unclear as it races to safety through hazardous conditions.
Report notes that News employees celebrate with cigars and a naval style vote of thanks. A box of cigars is mentioned as the occasion, with a unanimous expression of gratitude attributed to Barney Neiman and described as a regular fellow.
New York trading opened with a cautious tilt as early gains faded within the first 15 minutes. Steel common slipped to 79 1 2, Crucible fell 7 1 4 to 114, Baldwin declined to 88 1 8, MexicoPetrolewin rose then slipped to 160 1 4, Watten was off three to 194, Atlanticctl dipped to 104.
Fragmented OCR describes preparations for a kiddies event at a mill site with officials named A Lb Tal horn and others, listing departments and attendees. It mentions Mrs Glarenes Bava and daughter Virginia of OH City and Mr and Mrs Rayment from Grovd Cry, plus Mr WB Sialthy of Trenvan Street.
Martin L Harbaugh of Sometie ldied at the family tovidence this morning at 6:20. Hinwits was for merly Miss Mildred Badger of this carly morning at B120. Hin wife was formerly Miss Mildred Badger of this city, who survives but with 4 daughter, Mildred and two sons, [Lester and Charles. Two slaters, Mrs. William Abel, of this city and Mrs. Monty Mahaney of Aliance, also 'BUTINYO fin. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from Lue, Teeldenco In Joanette.
About 500 youngsters gathered Thursday evening as the Loyal Order of Moose hosted a treat at Moore Hall. At eight o clock each child received a bag of nuts and candy, reflecting the order's longstanding charitable work.
Bell Telephone workers on South Mercer Street will hold a Christmas celebration in the plant rest room. A small tree, decorations, and lights brighten the space while cafeteria service offers a Christmas dinner for 15 cents, a bargain compared with typical restaurant prices.
Mrs. Newton Nelson of Volant received a telegram from Hownclee that Private William A. Nelson formerly of Volant died December 2 1918 in a Base Hospital in France. He served in Battery A 828 Field Artillery and went to Camp Sherman December 14 1917. He served at the front with the 2nd Division during the First World War.
In Tarnseth, Pa on December 24 the Pennsylvania National Guard examinations for West Point appointments named Private John W. Higgan of New Cumberland first, Sergeant Edward C. Mack of Nanticoque second, and Private Marty Orear Ellinger of Enola third, all from Battery A First Field Artillery and the First Cavalry.
The papal legation today refused to comment beyond stating it is informed of an order against the Y.M. A. The legation explained that the complete matter will be presented here and at a later time. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eckles of Tomplnayenino are named in the limited wording.
Miss Ruth Gordon, stage actress, lies in a Chicago hospital with both legs in plaster casts after a non accidental incident. She says she had desired straight legs for years and cites a past remark by Marilyn Miller as inspiration for the operation.
Miss Phoebe and Beulah Adam sue Drs Obson Lindsay of Huntington Iowa for one million dollars claiming they wrongly confined them in an insane asylum for ten years. The doctors certified them insane without examination and are named defendants in the action.
District Attorney George Muse oversees a domestic case at the courthouse where leftover liquor is discussed as evidence. The radiator idea is proposed as a disposal option amid arguments on proper handling.
Charles Wallace a 14 year old of New Wilmington was shot in a hunting accident in the Shevaogo Valley area. He was taken home from the hospital this afternoon in good condition though not fully recovered.
Angela Gassachia returns from the University of Pittsburgh to spend the holidays with New Castle High School classmates of the class of 1970 at the Cassachia home on Dutton Street next Tuesday evening. Cards and light fare will be provided.
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