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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
1
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Sergeant John A. Hatschner, last seen after returning from Marines service. His parents, Mr and Mrs John Hatschner of East New Castle, await any trace or clue to his fate amid theories and a prolonged effort to locate him.
Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler denies any run for governor as he leaves Philadelphia to rejoin the Marines in Washington. He plans to head the San Diego post and denounces Mayor Kendrick and local politici a while recounting his Philadelphia dismissal. Butler faces criticism from Rep. William Ware and Thomas F. Watson as he appeals for public support to enforce liquor and safety laws.
Madrid dispatches relief trains after an express bound for Cartagena plunged down an embankment near Murcia. Many persons are reported dead with ongoing rescue efforts at the scene.
Settlement of the lengthy anthracite coal strike was predicted as operators and miners set to meet in New York for talks. Pressure from Pennsylvania coal regions grew to end the suspension that began September 1, with proposals outlining terms for a return to work and negotiations following the conference.
The East faces continued frigid conditions with temperatures near ten above zero, seven above in New York, and a death toll rising from exposure. New England remains below zero, Tupper Lake marks the coldest east temperature, NW winds persist as stormy Atlantic seas threaten trans-Atlantic liners.
A list of marriage licenses issued featuring Frank Scniilippo and Mary Zazzarino of New Castle, Robert O Ferrall and Alma Belinski of Johnstown, Frank Cicirelli of New Kensington, Dorothy M Gigliara of Wampum, Eugene Epps and Essie Griffin of New Castle, Clarence Kaufmann of Zelienople, Gertrud Herge of Ellwood City, John Varroveto and Margaret McCollums of New Castle, Lola Coffman and Peter A Yarilia of New Castle, Wilie D Cooper of New Bedford, Maud M Atkinson and Robert L Boyd of New Castle, Hazel M Hanna of New Castle, with additional entries referencing Akron Ohio and other New Castle connections.
Congress returns next week amid a push to expand federal aid to agriculture. The administration plans revise its farm program with bills to create a federal commission to dispose of surpluses abroad, a measure long urged by farm groups and the farm bloc.
Judge elect Hildebrand will take office next Monday at 10 o clock in Lawrence County Court with Judge Emery on the bench. The commission will be read in open court by Prothonotary Campbell. After the reading Hildebrand will assume duties and appointments may follow, with several county offices sworn in thereafter. Sheriff elect Reynolds and Register and Recorder elect Hutten will also be sworn in along with D A elect Bryan and jury commissioners elect Kennedy and Honk.
In Jersey City a maternity hospital fire sent 18 mothers and their babies to safety. Sixteen infants were carried to a narrow ledge from the third floor while firemen lowered them to the street. A quick telephone operator alerted responders. The blaze, caused by a defective flue, caused considerable damage.
A gas heater left burning all night in apartment 52 State Street caused deadly fumes. James Watson 40 and Leopold Watson 18 died, while Catherine Johnson 29 was overcome but revived. Police investigated the incident as a gas-related accident in New York City.
New York December 28 1925 outlook from E H Gary of United States Steel Corp W W Atterbury of Pennsylvania Railroad and Alfred Sloan Jr of General Motors predicts large net earnings in 1926 due to strong demand and favorable orders. Rails volumes up public support backing rail service improvements and a robust national system cited. Alfred Sloan expects first half of 1926 to bring solid momentum for GM.
International News Service reports that recent victories in Tientsin and Manchuria set the stage for a direct major engagement between forces of Feng Yu-Hsiang and Chang Tso-Lin. The Manchurian front was hardened by the display of the heads of General Kuo Sung-Lin and his wife after their capture by Chang last week.
R. W. Saunders of Fireco is near death in a Hinton hospital after being accidentally shot by his Huntington brother while out hunting. The wound is described as probably fatal this afternoon.
A death notices list records Ira Gibson 76 of Union Township Henry C W Druschel 84 of 111 13 South Jefferson Street Thomas E Malone 65 of Pittsburgh Pa Harold LeRoy Love 2 months of Walmo Missouri Elizabeth Thompson 62 of 1675 Wilson Avenue Youngstown Ohio.
The United States weather bureau forecast relief from the cold spell sweeping the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic seaboard. Wintry weather extended to Alabama and Washington recorded its coldest temperature in years at 12 degrees above zero as peak cold arrived tonight.
Allentown report: Vasil Gonkovex, 47, of Northampton, died from exposure after being overcome by zero weather while walking home yesterday. Lehigh county areas reported temperatures reaching zero.
Chicago reports thirteen dead from cold and exposure as a brutal freeze continues. More than 200 fires battled in the last 24 hours. hundreds suffer in the ongoing cold wave gripping the city.
A humorous verse laments singing grand winter images while readers crave warmth. The speaker urges low toned songs about steam heated flats and cozy retreats as frigid winds bite to the bone. The piece mocks heroic winter boasts when temperatures hover around six degrees above zero.
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