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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
2
At a noon session local officials and residents predicted a busy year for the county, with plans for major improvements. George Weingartner said 1921 would see the Mount Jackson road route 77 completed to the Ohio line and that taxes would likely be higher.
The Nieuw Amsterdam rammed and sank the lighter John B. Craven in New York Harbor between the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ten passengers aboard the liner crowded the decks as the craft disappeared. seven crewmen previously reported were rescued. Cooperation from Toronto cigarmakers is noted in the bulletin.
The New Castle Glee Society held a social at Charles Richards and East Reynolds Street, with about forty members. They presented Isaac Jones a monetary gift for faithful service and expressed hope for his speedy recovery, while Edwin Lewis received a music box and metronome for his year of accompaniment.
A fire broke out in the kitchen of the Tin Mill Restaurant at the New Castle Tin plant last night at 8 20 p m causing about 100 dollars in losses. The alarm from box 82 triggered quick department response and the blaze was confined with grease in a large kitchen pipe feeding the fire.
Mrs Hamon faces a jury of women as part of a debate on gender fairness. Helen Hoy Greeley argues women judges enforce stricter morality among women due to lingering gender competition and inequality. Nina Van Winkle urges replacing men with women in judging, warning about attractive female offenders influencing male judges.
John Hopkins insurance and real estate firm opens a new agency in South New Castle after a successful year. Henry S. Nocera is named manager and has acquired the A. W. Reynolds block at 304 06 East Long avenue for the agency location.
Consumers now can obtain coal more easily as advertisements for coal rise and supply increases. Prices hold at 7 to 9 dollars per ton, higher than last winter but supplies are ample, aided by better coal car availability and renewed mine output.
Lillian Brownlee of Washington Pennsylvania, the state’s first woman burgess, presided and fined Emil Kapp five dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct. The case drew comment over the severity, contrasting Mayor Barnes’ higher penalty for the same offense.
Pop Wise reports strong ice conditions at the bathing beach on Neshannock Avenue as hundreds enjoy skating along the avenue rink. The ice is thick and rough but serves as a rare central skating spot for New Castle residents last evening.
Congressman John G. Cooper announces plans to run for the United States Senate to replace Senator Atlee Pomerene of Canton. Advisors say his aim is to enter faster political company after a strong re election showing, with Cooper once an engineer on a regional railroad through New Castle.
The article notes Harding has not chosen a final cabinet and is screening candidates. It lists likely choices for key posts such as Hughes or Knox for Secretary of State, Dawes for Treasury, Hoover for Labor, Weeks for Navy, Hays for Postmaster, Daugherty for Attorney General, and Wallace for Agriculture, with other names tied to War and interior discussions.
Lawrence County Sheep and Wool Growers association makes plans for its annual meeting and banquet on February 5. The event aims to be the association’s largest gathering with roast lamb as the feature dish. Outside speakers will discuss industry topics of vital interest to wool growers. Banquet location not yet announced.
Greenville A C defeated New Castle Independents 39 to 29 last night. Frazier and Coen led Greenville while Fox, former Allegheny College star, sparked the visitors. Ciazza’s New Castle squad showed effort but lacked practice against the clever home floor artists.
Four hundred killed and thousands wounded amid intensified fighting at Fiume. Italian regulars under General Caviglia reportedly entered the besieged city as Premier Giolitti hints at a possible entry tonight or tomorrow. D'Annunzio denounces the Rapallo treaty while diplomacy pursues a peaceful settlement led by the Duke of Aosta in Abrazia.
Mrs Caroline Barber funeral held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from 1116 West Washington Street conducted by Rev C M Smail of the First Christian church. Selections sung by Miss Robison Mrs McDonald and Mr Bevens. Pallbearers were Frank Barber Joseph Barber James Emery Fred Brenner Walter McDonald and Walter Tyler. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Mrs Harriet Bates former resident of this city died at her niece Mrs Joseph Bunn s home New Court Youngstown Tuesday after a period of blood poisoning illness She had lived here 52 years except for the past 18 months Her husband Benjamin Bates survives Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 PM from the Bunn residence New Court Youngstown
Funeral services for George Bierkle were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 PM from the residence 1109 12 Sciota Street. Rev. George Hegele of St. Pauls Lutheran church presided. Pallbearers included Andy Kraft George Gardner Andy Kirsner Fred Arkaber John Boygner and George Rymer. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
Mrs. Daisy Sherger aged 51 died suddenly at home from apoplexy on East Reynolds street Tuesday evening. She leaves three children Mrs. Walter Romich Mrs. Arthur D. Mornes and James H. Merrimans and brothers and sisters in Punxsutawney Mars McDonald Sheridan. Funeral Thursday at 2 from 210 1 2 East Reynolds with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
McKeesport police will not receive a wage raise for the coming year, as council members argue one department should not be favored and finances are too tight to spread funds. A Maryland inventor markets a broom with a built in electric light for sweeping dark corners.
Funeral services for William Sherman Organ president of Herald Publishing Co. Sharon were held at United Presbyterian church. Ministers from multiple local churches led the service with Masonic burial ritual by Shenango lodge 668 F and A M. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
Beaver Falls boards move to employ armed guards at larger school buildings to deter arson. Other district boards are expected to adopt the measure as a precaution against incendiary fires. Also notes that one fourth of Germanys unemployed live in Berlin.
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