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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

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Highest County Offices Will Be Filled In Year

Lawrence county politics brace for a major 1925 battle. All county offices including judgeship district attorney sheriff and council are open and attract broad support from New Castle and beyond. Incumbent Judge S Plummer Emers likely seeks re election while DA R L Hildebrand or ex judge W E Porter may vie for Democrats. Sheriff Will G Andrews faces a pivotal end of term decision.

Lawrence New Castle Storm Center Maca Lawrence County S. Plummer Emers Nepublican R. L. Hildebrand William EK. Porter Democrats Indy

Eastern Philadelphia Sees Snowfall As Cold Wave Stays

Snow fell in the eastern section for over two hours starting after midnight. The thermometer marked 2 degrees above zero at 7 am, after a 36 degree drop from Sunday afternoon. Forecasters promised warmer weather for Philadelphia today.

International News Service Philadelphia Dan Pequasy

Oysters Ban Hits Chicago Bargoers In Odd Memo

A chaotic OCR fragment describes oysters banned in Chicago with mixed mentions of sardines cheese hot stews and various odd terms. The garbled text references officers and menus, implying a local rule affecting oyster dishes and related fare. No clear names dates places beyond Chicago emerge.

Chicago Jadi

Sudden Death of Hillsville Man

Transalia Berdhg, 67, died suddenly at his Hillsville home this morning after a heart attack. He worked for Lake Erie Limestone. He is survived by his wife.

Transalia Berdhg Hillsville Lake Erie Reneas

France Seeks Debt Aid From Dawes Receipts Plan

Paris report cites L Information saying France hopes the United States will cut Franco American debt. The piece notes transfer of German Dawes receipts to America could reduce France’s obligation by about one third, while warning that U.S. funding laws and tariffs affect solvency. France favors a partial payment arrangement via Dawes funds.

International News Service Paris Branes United States Wall L'Information Clementel America Great Britain France

Traction Sweeper Held Up on Mill Street

A Pennsylva nia Ohio Electric traction sweeper was halted for fifteen minutes at 6 39 am on South Mill Street due to a motorist parking in front of the State Capitol Savings and Loan office blocking passage. Officers Greer and Moore moved the car 616 579 to clear the way.

Vhce Pennsylvania Ohlolectric Company South Mill Street State Capitol Savings and Loan Company Ofneers Greer Moore

Air Mail Use Poised for Expansion in City

Regular mail moves from city weekly to air routes but coverage remains sparse. Postmaster J G Norris says service will grow slowly as territory expands and inland mails transfer to airplanes only at neutral stations. Nearest air point to New Castle is Cleveland. Objections hearing set for WWazen street on January 20. report filed with council today.

Air Department United States Postal Service Postminster J. G. Norris New Castle Cleveland Counel! Loday Views Os Wwazen Street Council Today

Man Sought in San Francisco Police Station Bombing

San Francisco agencies search for a bomber dressed in black suspected of placing a two inch pipe bomb in the police headquarters hallway. A fragment from a bottle bearing a druggist label is the only clue as investigators and Captain John Lockman pursue motives in the blast that threatened many officers.

San Francisco John Lockman Detective Bureau Hall of Justice

Blood Poisoning From Small Scratch

George Atkinson of Frizzleburg Ig in Shangugo Valley Hospital is in serious condition from blood poisoning in his right hand and arm. The injury came from a small scratch on Monday last. swelling and polapathy developed by Wednesday, prompting admission. Attending physician reports some improvement today and hopes for recovery.

George Atkinson Frizzleburg Shangugo Valley Atkinson

Unidentified Man Leaps To Death From Sixth Street Bridge

FITTSBURGH Jan. 12 A man who leaped to death into the Allegheny River from the Sixth Street Bridge remained unidentified today. The only clue was initials J. B. R. on his shirt as onlookers viewed the body at the county morgue.

International News Service Fittsburgh Alleghany Sixth Street

Four Men Arrested and In Police Court

Four men were arrested Sunday and brought to police court this morning. One faced a begging charge, another a disorderly conduct charge, and two were held on suspicion. All were discharged by the mayor.

Folice Court

Indicted Youth Faces Possible Death Sentence Fight

William Cavalier, 14, convicted of first degree murder in Pottsville for killing his grandmother Catherine Cavalier, 64. Attorneys say verdict justified but fear execution due to his youth. judge to consider a motion for a new trial after court arguments. Cavalier displayed indifference in court and at the jail while awaiting further action.

International News Service Pottsville Wiliam Cavaller Catherine Cavallar Senuylkill County P. J Roads Bia Tha Varditt Wish Javenila Reech Paul Roads Court House

City Police to Organize Gun Club

City police forces are instructed to organize a gun club at the police headquarters at a stated hour. The aim is to aid officers in the use of firearms and maintain preparedness at all times.

GUN Club Rim

Fire damages Dr Matheny home. loss estimated at 2600

A Sunday noon blaze at Dr M M Matheny’s home on Wallace avenue caused about 2600 in damage. A possible cause from crossed wires was not established. Water supply delays due to hydrant failures increased loss. neighbors helped move contents to safety as fire crews laid multiple hose lines from Logan street and Wallace Avenue.

M. Matheny Wallace Avenue Wadlate Avenue Logan Park Avenue Logen Streat Lincoln Avenue Matheny Second Ward Logan Street Wallace Avenues Jace

Parisian Press Buys Kellogg as Secretary of State

Parisian Press welcomes Frank B. Kellogg as secretary of state to succeed Charles Hughes and cites his European knowledge but fears Senator Borah’s influence. Reports quote Kellogg saying the president chose him for discretion. others doubt Kellogg’s durability and foresee a more stringent policy later.

William 4. Abbott Internationalews Service Star Paris Frank B. Kellogg Charles &. Hughes Kellogg Borah America France Kellorg le Martin Stephen Auliance Portinas Hughes Journal Dawes Petit Tournal

Coasting Banned After Boy Drowns and 16 Hurt

Police in Upper Darby township outlawed sledding in streets after a 13 year old boy Frank Sears drowned when his sled went into an ice opening about 30 feet deep. Sixteen others were injured in the incidents yesterday as authorities called for safety measures.

International Newa Sacvica Upper Darby Frank Sears

Judge removes constable in hootch raid case

CLEARFIELD Pa Jan 12 Judge Chase removed Constable Russell Kephart of Decatur township from office after testimony that he and other constables and a justice of the peace conducted highway searches for liquor. Many cars were stopped but none contained liquor. a raid at a filled gar filled with young men led to a riot and the arrest of a man for resisting an officer.

Clearfield Russell Kaphart Decatur Township Chase Kephart Wephart Jorquor

Governor Davis Says Mistake Made By Enemies

Governor Jonathan M. Davis called the indictments against him and his son Russell bribery and conspiracy a mistake and a bad move as he awaited formal removal from office. The warrants name both as alleged acceptors of a bribe in exchange for pardon, per the international news desk.

Charles Leavelle International Wewn Topeka Kas Jac Jonathan M. Dervis Russell

Marines Land In China After Chi Sun Coup

International bulletin reports Marines arriving in Shanghai assisting local defense as Chi Nsteh Yuan and Sun Chuan Fang seize Kiangwan arsenal and Lungway district. Fighting spills into foreign concessions near the Catholic cathedral while Chang Yuan Minz flees toward the French concession. Looting follows as tensions rise toward an advance on Nanking.

Shanghai Chi Nsteh-Yuan Sun Chuan-Fang Chi Tochen Nanking Sun Chelaking Klangwan Lungway Peking Chang Yuan-Minz Paking

Dislocates Hip In Fall Down Stairs

Mrs Anna Kline of 1705 Manna Street was admitted to Shenango Valley Hospital after a fall on the second floor of her home. She suffered a dislocated hip when she tripped on the stair and tumbled downstairs early this morning.

Anna Kline Manna Street Shenango Valley Hospital

Death record notices with scattered names and addresses

Fragmented obituaries list several individuals with addresses in East Lartton, Washington Street, Bocktond Street, and North Beaver township. Names include Richard Hannen and Mrs EMa TU Conrad, Louise Dortas Spangler, Mrs Joseph Sheal Rhapsors, Mrs Margaret Ann Fullerton, and Harvey Ferry, with sporadic ages and street details.

Richard Hannen Lartton Street Ema TU. Conrad Washington Street Louise Dortas Spangler Ott Bocktond Joseph Sheal Rhapsors Sandose California Margaret Ann Fullerton North Beaver Township Harvey Ferry Raa Holph Stroct

Changes in Coolidge Cabinet and Diplomacy

President Coolidge will form a new cabinet on March 4 with four of six expected to resign. Key shifts in the diplomatic corps are planned as Mellon and Hoover expected to stay. Weeks and Duris likely to retire. Robert D. Carey, Wyoming governor, may join as head of the agricultural commission. Continued on page two.

George R. Holmes International Laws Service Washington Ton I Coolidge Harding Mr. Coolidge Hardin Pew Steilor Hoover Weeks Datis Newart Mellon Agricultural Department Gore West Virginia Robert D. Careres Fovernor Wyoming Coolidge Agricultural Commission Jon Labor Durtis

Large Audiences Welcome Rev Landis at First Baptist

The First Baptist church auditorium was filled for both services as Rev George M Landis delivered fire services following greetings from Trinity Baptist church Marion Ohio. Communion was observed at morning service. Evening sermon urged taking your church seriously with organ numbers by Garth Edmundson and choir selections.

First Baptist Chrch George M. Landis Trinity Baptiss Church Marion Vandis Landis

News Snapshots From Various Local Incidents

James Sieightey age four decades died at home in Rosston near Oli City after a long Pennsylvania career. Gruber twenty two died and six others wounded in a bobsled collision with a car near Wes Aniuister Maryland. A Saturday injury accident claimed a Dormont schoolteacher McDowell four as she died last night. EIK Run Window Glass Company at DuBois resumed operations after a ten day shutdown with about 150 men returning. John Thon, a Yukon Cad Company miner, was killed at Bluefield Virginia after contacting a trolley wire.

Uynn FF Gruber Wes Aniuister EIK Run Window Glass Company DuBois John Thon Yukon Cad Company Bluefield Ve. Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will G. Andrews Sheriff Andrews Arthur Mometer Traction Company Sweener Held Booth Allegheny County Victin Laura Palmer Francis Navier Bernard University of Wisconsin Madison Wis Sam Bernard Mich Palmer Bernard Miss Palmer Barnard William Cavalier Grandmother Dr. Matheny Davis Kaneas China Chi-Sun Kiangwan Arsenat Caldwell MN. J Ware North Caldwellv Verona Rev First Baptist James Sieightey Pennsylvania Pittsburyth Oli City Rosston Oli Ciy Edgar EG. Muller Mila Marpurer McDowell Tascher Dormont
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