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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
1
Pittsburgh observers were told the sun eclipse would be visible tomorrow with peak brightness at 9:05 and fading after 10:05. Officials urged viewing only with smoked glass to prevent eye injury, noting corona light remains intense despite dimmed sun.
Bloom sburg June 25 Farmers in Columbia county hold out for more than two dollars a bushel wheat price. Independent buyers are in town to purchase wheat for shipment to distant cities.
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence notes shifting blame between the French and Americans. The speaker recalls past loans, debts, and a sense that Americans still owe money while praising heroes and questioning current French demands. The text blends nostalgia with political taunts about reconciliation and national pride.
Library growth has been remarkable in the past year while the Hoyt property purchase by the city council will not move the library to its new building immediately. The library takes possession July 7 and remodeling will push opening to about September 1. The 1910 founding and shifting staff are noted as the library expands, with 10,000 books now in place and more to come.
Canton Ohio January 23. Tong warfare erupted as Moy Quong a 40 year old Chinese laundryman was shot to death for failing to feed a telegraph that another faction had marked him for death.
Marriage licenses listed include Judith B Leving of New Castle and James L P McConnell of Pittsburgh with Millie A McConnell of Buwood. Harmony Flora Monks of Paris C McConnel New Castle. Mand A Bush New Castle. Eugene Uurris of Youngstown with Julie Murska of Youngstown. Clyde Murphy and Buller dean M Overlet of Akron Ohio.
New Castle residents plan to view the solar eclipse Saturday morning January 4 starting about 7 03. Students at the senior High will observe from the roof under Clarence J Baer supervision with some taking pictures as amateur observers number in the hundreds of thousands expected nationwide.
In San Francisco on January 23, police report Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Parsons died after a fatal confrontation on the eve of their divorce trial. The wife fired seven shots at her husband, a druggist, who then returned fire, fatally wounding her with a single shot.
The Board of Trade approved a New Castle Night radio event to be aired on KDKA next month. They will finance transportation for about 20 artists to Pittsburgh, signaling strong support from local business leaders. I. Boyd of KQA is to set the date, with tentative timing from 6:30 pm to 10 pm once bookings finalize.
County detectives pursue a danger in Pittsburgh after three robbers tried to halt Heiman in the South Hills Liberty tunnel. Holman says one man blocked his car while two others pursued, then abandoned the chase at the tunnel’s end.
A bill sponsored by William Hutchinson in Washington would cap campaign donations at 10,000 to 25,000 for senators and 5,000 for House members, tied to state or district population. It would require full public disclosure of contributions and expenditures, and aims to curb federal elections. The measure faces political hurdles, including objections from Senate leadership and administration critics.
International News Service reports the jury in the Sheldon Baker federal prohibition case reconvened after a day of sensational testimony. A verdict was not reached after an hour of deliberation last night. The charges involve contraband liquor smuggling attempts by a wealthy British ruler amid ships off Virginia Capes two years ago and a Coast Guard interception. Memorial services and local firemen are noted in brief as context.
A boiler of a two story home and a store burned at Chelyan near Charleston West Virginia killing three children of Arr and Mrs Winay aged 1 to 17. Three other children died when Massey threw them to the ground from the Old Blory of their home. Massey and Mia were involved. Mey escaped with light injuries. No estimate of damage available.
The state highway department reports it maintained road service across the region despite heavy snowfall. A squadron of trucks tractors and sweepers operated from the main headquarters to clear all main routes and ensure travel for residents and tourists remained possible.
A police report from Sheriff William G. Andrews states Linmin is under arrest in Los Angeles, but the man detained is not the murder suspect Thess doro Qiar. Photograph analysis shows a younger man resembles the wanted individual, while authorities pursue leads and compare details in the case.
Obituaries list S Omeke age 78 of TPO Evie Avenue and Satna Thwaphrey age 80 of Bakhyn Stan Aves. Jean Evelyn Kerr listed with room details at 100t Dadhane Stover. Mariba Lawl noted with $6, grave: details incomplete.
County superintendent finds a stray dog lingering at his office door after spending the night near the courthouse. The dog roamed for food and may be shot if it does not leave. Anyone who recognizes the dog or knows its owner is asked to call the superintendent’s office.
South Side News Carriers boys from AL News will gather at the News Building on Magday January 2h for their routes. The news company states on site at W. Lewis? shore 218 sphe and Polish Corner Seloto St Long Dyenne, Trowthwell News Company.
A garbled report describes the execution of three murderers at Sing Sing Prison. The text mentions names and phrases obfuscated by OCR, noting the condemned individuals faced the electric chair and that one appeared intoxicated or uncooperative.
A Harrison era bulletin notes the American delegation may withdraw from the opium conference. The report cites Stephen G Porter leading the delegation as possible withdrawal from the meeting.
A man who confessed to robbing a Long Island railroad mail car was sentenced to 25 years in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta after pleading guilty to robery of the mails. The United States Judge imposed the sentence after the confession and related offenses were outlined in court.
Superintendent Graham addressed a men’s meeting on moral teaching in public schools. Hon G2 Geahan, Naw Castle Kuhool supervisor, spoke about conditions and changes. Walter Mark and Wilkherd Kennedy performed violin numbers. dessert was served afterward.
A Philadelphia probe investigates a rumored liquor conspiracy following claims by William G. Murdoch that illicit profits were made from government permitted alcohol. The inquiry targets bootleg shipments and interstate transport connected to local suppliers.
A bandit held up the Railwar president in his private car near Amite City Markham escaped after a fusillade of shots in the woods. Companions believed to have forced the bandit to flee, the suspect disappeared into the woods. Details are unclear as to who fired first.
In February, a man convicted of a post office robbery near York Pa received a prison term of years. A hospital-bound Mrs Hall, aged and ailing, reports being attacked from a second story window. Other items note a fire at a residence, a family birthday, and local arrests in separate incidents.
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