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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

2

Committee Heads Named In Pennsylvania Assembly List

Harrisburg dispatch reports committee appointments announced as the Legislature met. Senate and House chairs cover agriculture banking education constitutional reform public health roads and more, naming leaders across counties including Allegheny Philadelphia Montgomery and Luzerne with numerous named officials.

Harrisburg Pas House Adolnts Wells Potter County Haineu Hicks McCaig Allegheny Hanks and Banking Baldi Philadelphia Bureau of Statistics G. A. Smith Westmoreland Bromley Stark Wyoming Vesey Berks Ludlow Montgomery Alexander Delaware Aston Luverne Lewieh Goodtougs Cameron miliary-—Early Dauphins Mines and Mining Parkin-ton Fulton Municipal Corporation Hane, Leugh Fatuiries Huber Lackawanna Quinting Lafferty Hese Lincaster Hare Lycomings Gost Ways and Means Sterling Senate Agriculture Culbertson Charitz Banks and Building and Loan Associations Juosle Brown Hinstein MacDade Corporations Eyre Barr Davis Stites Weinwart Ftinance Baldwin Foresttry Woodward Game and Fisherieh Quigley Norton Steele Daix Snyder Manefield Prewmai Phippe McNichols Aron Joyces Derrick Patton

Tonight at the cinema double bill shows various acts

Penny Lloyd stars in Hot Water with Jobyna Ralston and Maud Muller by John Greenleaf Whittier. Marguerite Saow and Ramsey Wallace in Chalk Mark. Ble Boy Williams in Riders of the Sandstorm. wear of the Alamo with Ranger Bill Miller. Sandra comedy. Bellaon Avice. Where the North Begins. Robert Agnew in Gold Heels. The Hunt shoe show. Eleanor Boardman in Wine of Youth. Jimmie Adams in Why Hurry. News Reel with Mason and Dixon Orchestra. Regent features House Peters in The Tornado and Looking Down

Penny Harold Lloyd Jobyna Ralston Maud Muller Poe John Greenleaf Whittier Marjorie Daw Brucie Gordon Elinor Field Late Pathe Emery Willame Wear of Caimtol Eleanor Boardman Paulina Garon Jimmie Adams News Reel Mason and Dixon

Whalen Leads Freshmen in Duquesne Debate Victory

Charles Whalen of North Bay Street, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Whelen, starred for the Freshman debate team at Duquesne University, which defeated the Sophomores on the issue that prohibition has been a success in the United States. A New Castle high school graduate of 1924, Whalen also excelled in academics and track.

Charles Whalen Leo Whelen North Bay St Duquesne Univerity United States Whalen Duquesne New Castle High School

Master Painters Meet In Altoona

The Master Painters and Decorators Association of Pennsylvania opened its seventh annual convention in Altoona with a welcome by Mayor E. Giles and a response by M. Blake of Harrisburg. Committees were appointed and reports discussed during the morning session.

Cinternational News Service Ltoqona Master Painters and Decorators Association of Pennsylvania E. ¥. Giles Aishmer M. Blake Harrisburg

Local artists to broadcast entire program civic event

The News radio department moved to broadcast a full program of local artists as a civic effort. Mr Boyd will receive the numbers to avoid restricted lists, and a date will be set once the plan is approved. The idea of a New Castle night was raised, aided by KDKA, marking possibly the first city broadcast as a civic affair.

Boyd New Castle KDKA

Railroads Lose Billions in World War I Asset Liquidation

Davis reports the US railroad administration settled claims and counterclaims from the wartime period, finalizing $243,647,196 in favor of creditor roads and $190,072,295 collected from debtor roads. The overhaul, completed within $500,000,000 appropriations, leaves the agency an income-producing asset though hundreds of third-party claims remain unsettled. The wartime reorganization absorbed 533 rail properties and vast equipment, employing nearly two million people at its peak.

Railroad Administration ONS Company Davis Congress Pullman Tivers

Afro Americans Reading Circle Hear Program at Rim Street

Members of the I. L. D. Reading Circle met last evening with Mrs. Rebecca Baker as hostess. A short business session preceded an engaging program led by Mrs. E. Ware, featuring papers by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Dillard, a letter from N A A O P L, readings by several members, and remarks by special guests Mrs. Melrose and Mrs. Finch. Refreshments followed and the group planned to meet February 2 at 211 Knox Street, the home of Mrs. Mary Bunch.

I. U Rimstreat W. OC. A Rebecca Baker E. Ware Stewart Dillard Hull B. Fitzhugh B. Shannon

Realty Transfers in Second Ward Highlights

Realty transfers list multiple moves including Julia L Wood to Cartwright Realty Co in Second ward for 156.67 dollars and Poearl A Wood to Cartwright Realty Co in Second ward for 323.87. Sarah L Clark to N Eugene Sampson in Wilmington for 400. Sarah Jakes to John Jake in Third ward for 1. Clarence W Hamilton to Chas vA Hamburg Pulaski for 1. Carl G C Slocum to Slocum Hardware Co Ellwood for 86000. Robert J Totten to Prank and Conuers Second ward for 1. Joseph W Butler to Gulseone Montozzi in Wampum for 1. Wm Texter to Henry and Texter Fourth ward for 1.

Julia L. Wood Cartwright Realty Co Second Ward Poearl A. Wood Sarah L. Clark N. Eugene Sampson Wilmington Sarah Jakes John Jake Third Ward Clarence W. Hamilton Chas Hamburg Pulaski Carl GC. Slocum Slocum Hardware Co Ellwood

Town Passes Court Street Paving Ordinance

Council approved an ordinance to pave Court Street at the Bay intersection 236 feet eastward with costs borne by abutting property owners. Mrs. George Senbeleer from Hamilton Apartments is in Pittsburg due to serious illness of grandchildren George and Dorothy Jean, children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Serheiser.

Court Street Bay George Senbeleer Hamilton Apartments Pittsburgh George Dorothy Jean Charles Serheiser

Rich Doylestown Youth Sentenced On Bigamy Charge

Napoleon Bonaparte Fairclough Jr., 23, begins a 20 day sentence plus a $300 fine after a trial in Doylestown. He had married Dorothy Woodward in 1922 and Beulah Grebs in 1924, seen as bigamy by County Judge Wm. C. Ryan. His father, a Paterson coal broker, faced a stern reaction over the marriages and the looming inheritance implications.

International News Service Doylestown Napoleon Bonaparte Fairclough, Jr Wm. C. Ryan Fairclough, Jr Paterson N. J Fairclough, Sr

West Virginia Legislature Marks Time As Appointments Loom

The West Virginia legislature paused today awaiting Senate and House committee selections. Speaker Bentley planned personnel choices for House committees, with announcements expected after the two o'clock session. The Senate adjourned until tomorrow to allow Senate President Coffman to finalize appointments.

Croternetians Charlesto Aesee Senati House Stentley Socael Pernonnel Senate Tomorrove Coffman

City Battles Blizzard Lukewarm Truce With Cleanup Crews

City plans to ask contractors with tractors and scrapers to aid in clearing snow and ice that has paralyzed side streets and sidewalks. Despite heavy snowfall, pedestrians faced slick sidewalks while autoists cautious around streetcars and intersections. Blizzard boosted taxi use as workers sought transport to jobs.

Depsita

Juvenile Court Receives Case of Girl Who Killed Mother

Police questioned Catherine Moseman Thelma Voliberg and Emil Kreuter after a fatal night attack on a mother. Authorities accepted Dorothy’s age claim noting she was born in Minneapolis, 16 years ago, and warned of possible hanging if proven adult.

Altoona Reports Ten Inches Of Snowfall

The ten inches of snow that fell last night in Altoona is affecting railroad and trolley traffic. The storm is continuing and disruption remains ongoing.

Altoona Senterielfone Altoona, P. N

What Did You See A Snowbound City Scene

A string of automobiles arrives in New Castle from a midwestern manufacturing center for a tol dealer. Shrouded in snow, a girl phones headquarters from a Washington street grocery store while shopping with Wie family. A show window trimmed by a dapper clerk, an elderly gentleman helps a young lady whose polish slipped. An amateur photographer heads to Cascade park to capture snowfall scenes, a downtown draftsman and a coal man eye a vacant lot as a heavy truck tires through soft ground.

New Castle Tol Washington Street Cascade Park Drafteman

Former Resident Reports Extreme Winter in Taos New Mexico

Mrs. Etta Pinney of Bell avenue passes along a message from her sister Mrs. Charles Garcia, long resident of Taos, describing one of the coldest winters in history. Taos endures heavy snowfall for a month, roofs laden, snow removal crews at work, roads nearly impassable, no improved highways.

Etta Pinney Bell Avenue Charles Garcis New Gcastin Taos N.mf Garcia

Bank robber held in Elizabeth New Jersey bail set

Edward Ryan, alias several names, is held in 20000 bail in police court on fugitive from justice charges from Tacoma Washington. He pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was held for the grand jury. Police say he escaped from the Walla Walla penitentiary on October 12, 1922 after eight months of a ten to twenty year term for robbing the Sista Bank at Eatonville Washington of 20900 dollars. He also admitted five years in a Canadian prison for a Montreal Bank robbery.

International News Service Elizabeth N. J Edward Ryan Tacoma Wash Hoe Ryan Walla Walla Sista Bank Eatonville Montreal Quebec

Council Refuses To Cut Assessment For Several Properties

The council today rejected cutting assessments for the State theater Republic Iron & Steel and Succnmani properties. The theater is valued at 42500 with furnishings from an estimated 85000 cost. The Republic Iron & Steel furnace at Atlantic is about 190000. Models of disassembly were noted and a representative refused to file a questionnaire. Corneil followed Sands audit on the Sacamonu property noting a street extension.

State Theater Republic Iron & Steel Succnmani Republic Iron & Steel Company Atlantic Sanda Council Today Corneil Sands Aduit Saccamonu

State Assembly Forms Calendar With Multiple Bills

A draft schedule includes bonds for a soldier's bonus, re election eligibility for county sheriffs, absentee voting, and compulsory liability insurance for gulomobile drivers. Proposals seek higher non resident hunter fees, several road bills in Bradford county, and making Houtzilale Ramey Road a state highway. An amendment to the Pinghot prohibition bill was proposed requiring proof of sale before injunctions. A recess was taken for committee reports on session-employe recommendations.

Marcus Alagheny Nicholson Mercer Uestate Lake Gradford County Harding Yonda Sopertown Morharville Camptown Lyong Bridge Columbia Cross Roads Smithfield Houtzilale-Ramey Clearfield County Sawers Philadelphia State Committee

Trotzky Quits Post In Soviet Union

London reports from Moscow say Leon Trotzky has resigned as Soviet war commissar. The resignation was accepted calmly by the people, with unrest noted among Akaraua peasants and rebels gaining ground in Turkestan. Trotzky is described as virtually in exile outside Moscow, surrounded by spies with supporters under surveillance. The Chronicle calls Russia's mood feverish.

London Moscow Leon Trotzky Trotsky Russia Trotzky Akaraua Turkestan Naly Chronicle Chronicle

Deaths Of The Day Mrs Mary McConahy

Mary McConahy died at 707 Cleveland Avenue Monday January 19 after brief illness. She was daughter of the late Alexander and Jenate McConaghy of Hickary Townsmp and member of the First United Presbyterian Church and Woman's Missionary Society. Survived by brother John G. McConaghy and sister Elizabeth. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from Cleveland Avenue home.

Mary MecConahy Mary McConaghy Cleveland Avenue Alexander and Jenate MecConaghy Hickary

Lathrop Street Improvement Proposal Discussed by Council

Council considered paying for street work on Lathrop Street and asked Engineer Miller to present a cost estimate. Also notes a birth at Shenango Valley Hospital on January 18 to Mr and Mrs Frank Waddington of Neshannock Avenue.

H. W. Morris Lathrop Street Lathrop Engineer Miller Frank Waddington Neshannock Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital

Kennedy Eleventh Police Lieutenant Appointment History

Since the post of night lieutenant of police was created under Mayor Louis Hainer, ten men have held the role. George Kennedy would become the eleventh in line, following Detective G. G. Logan as the first lieutenant, with James Deskin, Thomas McCarty, Mont Lakey, Lawrence Waddell, Ed Reeble, and George Wivimeo among those who served.

Louis Hainer George Kennedy G. Logan James Deskin Thomas McCarty Mont Lakey Lawrence Waddell Ed Reeble George Wivimeo Mf. I

Young Elders and Dy Sart Advance to Chief Role

A fragment reveals that Young J. Ed Elder and Henry Dy Sart have advanced to the position of chief, indicating a leadership shift within the organization. Further details are unavailable in the text.

Young J. Ed Elder Henry Dysart

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Discharges and Patients

Admittel Theodore Sampson of Wampum with notes on Mrs. Alice Brown of 147 South and Mrs. Hilda Waddington of 80 Neshannock Avenue. Discharged Thomas P. Brown of 274 Crawford Avenue and George Bodendorfer of 310 Glass Street.

Theodore Sampson Wampum Alice Brown South Bared Hilda Waddington Neshannock Avenue Thomas P. Brown Crawford George Bodendorfer Glass Street

Print Machine Day Engineer Miller unveils blueprints

A council approved a bill costing 273 dollars for a new blueprints machine. Engineer Miller announced the purchase and described its capabilities and use in daily operations.

Miller Tnday

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