New York Broker Slays Sweetheart Then Kills Self
Edith M Burton 27, a talented choir singer, was shot by Harry W Cowan 64, a Brooklyn Heights broker whom she refused to marry. Cowan shot himself in a suspected death pact. both bodies found as mother returns home. Police report Cowan wealthy but with disputed address. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Edith M. Burton
Harry W. Cowan
Temple
Miss Burton
Brooklyn Heights
Cowan
Conat
Burton
Mias “Burton
Cynan
Leningha News Service
Serge Eesenin
Isadora Duncan
Serge
England
Isadora
Tee Tolstoy
Berlin
Russia
Lawrence County Hero Award For Life Saving Recognized
A $100 Lawrence County hero award for the most meritorious life saving act during the year was announced by The News Company president Fred L. Rentz. A committee including Judge S. Emery Mayor W. Dunlap and Mrs. Charles Greer will judge claims from county residents with Ellwood City figures already noted.
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Lawrence County
Fred L. Rentz
News Company
W. H. Dunlap
Charles Greer
Women's Federated Clubs
Committee On Award
Ellwood City
Believe Miners Will Return To Work Next Week
Washington officials expressed confidence that hard coal miners will resume work next week ending a suspension that has tied up anthracite fields since September. Labor department officers monitoring talks between operators and miners in New York predicted a possible agreement after minor delays. Howell Davis, head of the bureau of conciliation, and another expert were on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Labor Department
New York
Howell Davis
Bureau of Conciliation
Good Prospects For New Year From Johnson Bronze Co
P J Flaherty superintendent reports Johnson Bronze Company will operate at about full capacity for the first six months of 1926. He cites close competition in low cost production but remains optimistic about industrial conditions and the plant’s sound position in the city’s manufacturing center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bronze Company
P. J. Flaherty
Flaherty
Operators Hope For End To Hard Coal Strike
Operators say concessions may end the anthracite strike as conference continues. Key factor seen as John L. Lewis, miners union leader, with Major W. W. Inglis stating operators’ position amid the talks in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kigallen
Colonels Coolidge May Never Walk Again Fears Rise
Neighbors of Colonel John C. Coobridge age eighty fear he may never walk again due to heart blocks and poor circulation. He remains optimistic about Dr Cramp's prediction and has improved modestly while on a strict diet and confined to bed since November.
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Plymouth
Vermont
John C. Coobridge
Coolidge
Albert C. Cramp
Shenango Works Orders Fuel High Capacity For 1926
Manager D S Pyle says on hand orders will keep Shenango works of American Sheet and Tin Place Company operating at about 100 percent capacity for at least the first quarter of 1926. He notes the tin plate outlook for the coming year is very encouraging and general prosperity supports a favorable start with existing orders.
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Shenango
American Sheet and Tin Place Company
D. S. Pyle
New Castle
Neshannock Ice Scene Sees Fewer Skaters
New Castle readers find the frozen Neshannock River near East Washington street bridge offers a long skating stretch, but at noon only a handful of boys were skating. Twenty years ago crowds would gather. now outdoor ice in zero weather draws little interest.
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New Castle
Neshannock
East Washington Street
Cascade Park
Cement Works
New Castle News
Cold Wave Ending as Temperatures Rise Across Regions
International News Service reports the abnormal cold that covered the country from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic is breaking. The weather bureau notes temperatures generally rising with fair weather expected in the Mississippi Valley and along the eastern coast. Frost may occur in the South Atlantic States up to Florida.
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International News Service
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic
Florida
War Against Flappers In Capital Fails To Elicit Congress Aid
Washington report notes Congress and social circles largely opposed Mrs. John B Hendersons campaign against knee length dresses and cigarette smoking by women. while DAR and the National Federation of Womens Clubs showed some support, senators and attaches largely frowned on the effort with ministers of etiquette dismissing it. Senator Norris of Nebraska defended parental discretion and avoided advocating rules.
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International News Service
Washington
John B. Henderson
Millonatresa
Bob
LaFollette
Norris
Nebraska
Kiwanians Bring Santa to Henry Home Christmas Party
Kiwanis Club members and wives hosted the Margaret Henry Home visit by Santa Claus Bill Wray who brought gifts for 54 children. The program featured songs recitations and folk dancing with Miss Henry the matron receiving a silk umbrella and Captain C B Phillips delivering a club address.
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Santa Claus
Margaret Henry
Kiwanis Club
Henry
Miss Henry
Kiwanians
Bill Wray
C. B. Phillips
Charles B. Phillips
George Ramsey
L. C. Mantz
Marriage Licenses for Several Couples in Enon Valley and Nearby Areas
Walter W. Miller and Mary L. Moser of Enon Valley. Wade R. Foster and Marjorie M. Kepple of Chicora. Joseph DiLullo of Hilsville and Josephine Lombardo of New Castle. Paul L. Waltz of Barberton Ohio and Frieda L. Curtis of Akron Ohio. John H. Martin and Edna M. Flick of Braddock.
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Walter W. Miller
Enon Valley
Mary L. Moser
Wade R. Foster
Chicora
Marjorie M. Kepple
Joseph DiLullo
Hilsville
Josephine Lombardo
New Castle
Paul L. Waltz
Barberton
Frieda L. Curtis
Akron
John H. Martin
Braddock
Edna M. Flick
Pitcairn Promoted to Middle Division Superintendent
Norman B. Pitcairn, longtime Erie & Ashtabula division superintendent at New Castle since June 1, 1924, is promoted to the Middle Division with headquarters in Altoona effective January 1, 1926. J. A. Appleton will lead the Monongahela division. A. C. Watson moves to the C. & P. division, while H. H. Garrigues becomes general superintendent of the Eastern Pennsylvania division. Pitcairn departs for Altoona amid regret from his New Castle friends for his civic work and railroading skill.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie & Ashtabula
New Castle
Norman B. Pitcairn
Middle Division
Altoona
Pitcairn
J. A. Appleton
Monongahela
A. C. Watson
E. & A. Division
Conemaugh
H. H. Garrigues
Eastern Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Buffalo
N. Y
New Castle Swelters As Heat Wave Strains Shelters
A retro New Castle item notes extreme heat with shade seeking crowds on Washington street. Soda fountains boomed while stores slowed, beaches drew locals, and ice dealers reported record demand as officials forecast no relief for days. The piece, a past summer replica, contrasts past cold with current heat.
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New Castle
Washington Street
Meeting Called In New York To End Anthracite Strike
In New York representatives of the striking miners and operators meet to pursue an agreement that would send 158000 workers back to the mines as the industry endures the most calamitous strike in its history. Losses are estimated at 125 million dollars plus lost markets and business gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kilgallen
International News Service
New York
W. W. IngHs
John L. Lewis
Gas fumes fatal to aged Sharon woman in home tragedy
In Sharon Pennsylvania on December 29 an elderly Mrs. Hattie Robinson aged 81 died from gas fumes from a small heater. Her daughter in law Mrs. Walter Robinson was overcome but expected to recover. Her son Walter discovered the scene.
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Sharon
International News Service
Hattie Robinson
Walter Robinson
Walter
Fragrant Car Odors Draw Detectives Toward Booze Smell
A traveler notes a strong radiator scent from cars, described as alcohol like and gasoline fumes. The odor, linked to drivers possibly possessing liquor, lingers as he passes, with cold weather intensifying the nuisance.
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Brooklyn
Washington Hopeul
U. S
William Green
The
Atlantic City
Serge Essenin
Inglis
Dec
Lewis
W. W. Inglis
Colonel Coolidge
Gibson-Houghton
United States
League of Nations
Europe
Whlite House
Hugh Gibson
Switzerland
Alanson B. Houghton
Great Britain
Congress
Prietors
Pa Newe
S. E. Mitchell
State College
Criolio Morgo
Bessemer
Arthur Mometer
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