15 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
1
City lawmakers act on an ordinance to raise council pay to 3000 a year under state law. If passed, three members Genkinger Tyler and Davies would earn 3000 while the mayor would gain 2550. The measure was introduced by Davies and sent to committee for consideration.
Hazleton Pa January 15 Miner strike leaders and a general scale committee met after a New York negotiation breakdown to solidify the wage scale stance 10000 maintenance workers will stay on duty to keep mines flooded and prevent displacement President John L Lewis spoke to a crowd of 560 miners urging resolve and condemning the Woodward bill repealing the miners certificate law citing unsafe practices by outside interests.
William Fox, 46, is dead and his wife Mabel, 45, gravely wounded after a domestic dispute in Evans City. A five-year-old daughter was wounded lightly as Fox killed his wife with four shots and then killed himself with a knife, dying en route to hospital. Their seven children were noted in the report.
The News Hero Medal Award Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon in Mayor Dunlap's office to decide the recipient of a 190 dollar prize for the most heroic act of 1925. Judge S Plummer Emery chairs the panel with Mayor Dunlap and Mrs. Charles H Greer. Claimants may present evidence at the meeting. only letters have been received so far. The award is presented personally by President F L Rentz.
Several new locations announce store openings with ads and classified notices promising plentiful offers. The notices urge readers to visit upcoming openings and take advantage of special introductory deals across multiple venues.
Harvey S. Firestone told the House Interstate Foreign Commerce Committee that the federal government should back private rubber plantations to reduce Britain’s monopoly. He opposed direct subsidies but urged government encouragement of private investment in rubber production.
The world court debate stalls as the Senate shifts to revenue and appropriation bills. Administration leaders plan to bring the post office and treasury supply bill, with the tax reduction measure likely next, risking further delays to final action on the court. Supporters face a push from Democrats and administration spokesmen to prefer the tax bill.
An overheated sedan belonging to J. W. Brothers of 1607 Delaware Avenue caught fire on Atlantic Avenue last night causing over 200 dollars in damage. The top of the car burned away. Brothers and family were inside and escaped injury.
Governor Sifford Pinchot left Harrisburg for Washington to meet Treasury Secretary Mellon tomorrow at 10 oclock to discuss enforcement of statewide prohibition measures.
Rescue crews in Farmington WV retrieved eight of thirty nine entombed miners from Jamison Coal Mine No 8. The charred mangled remains hinder identification though several names including Frank Snapp and W E Myers are listed as entombed. Owner Frank R Jamison noted the explosion less violent than feared and the shaft remained intact allowing ongoing rescue efforts.
Representatives from various fire companies met at the Central fire station and nominated officers for the ensuing year. The same officers are named as current: President Lee McFate Vice President John Spurrier Secretary George Buchanan Treasurer R R B Craig Directors for three years E A Cook Lee McFate and W J Moffatt.
City Solicitor Robert White will undergo an appendectomy at UW Local Hospital on Tuesday.
Death notice lists David Cohen of 8 East Long Avenue and David McClure Hadley of Greenville Pa. The record records two individuals connected to the Greenville area with no further details on date or cause.
A cooperative agreement links the Pennsylvan ia Ohio Electric Company and the Duquesne Light Company to make New Castle a link in a regional grid. A dispatcher network in Pittsburgh Lowellville and Ohio coordinates peak loads, sharing power to balance demand across western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Marriage notices list Mike Peritva and Annie Paneila in New Castle, with consent and filing details implied. Location: New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Countess Salm Von Hoogstraeten disappears from her Palm Beach cottage. Rumors swirl around a Mob of figures including former Millicent Rogers and Count Ludwig Salm, with actor Richard Barthelmess tied to events and lawyer Albert Conway arriving from New York. The Standard Oil heiress’s wealth is cited as about 19.6 million dollars.
Jack Gerson will depart Saturday evening for a business trip to New York Boston Mass and Providence R I to attend jewelry markets and shows In New York he will join a meeting of the 24 Karat club a jewelers association.
Wilburton Oklahoma January 13 state officials prepared a formal investigation into the Degnan McConnel Mine No 21 explosion that killed 91 miners. The last bodies were recovered and ten survivors will report their experiences to state mine inspector Ed Boyle. The Red Cross leads relief as many families lose all male providers.
A lone masked bandit who five weeks ago robbed a Detroit Savings Bank branch and fled with 25000 returned today and repeated the robbery, getting 6000 dollars. Manager Edward R. Weineke and two women clerks identified him as the same man. Nearby police await word.
The New Castle Free Public Library will open at noon Saturday January 16 in the remodeled Hoyt property at North and Jefferson streets. City Librarian Miss Alice M Sterlin says 9 500 borrowers will be served with six books allowed per loan instead of two. Children enter from the North Street side and hours for the children's room and adult department are noted, with a formal opening to follow once order is restored.
Fire of undetermined origin at Basis drug store in Homestead Pennsylvania sent Fireman Harry McCann and three residents from an upper apartment to safety. McCann collapsed from chemical fumes and was treated. Mrs Smart and her daughter Dorothy were revived by neighbors. The Johnson Flora Company and Homestead Restaurant sustained smoke damage with losses running to several thousand dollars.
In the estate of the late James T. Moore the bond of Mrs Minnie Moore as executrix for sixteen thousand dollars was approved by Judge Hildebrand.
A local sports note says winter lingers but players prepare for spring by heading south and to the west coast for training. Expect warm weather routines as the team swaps woolens for lighter gear and gear up for the forthcoming season.
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