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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

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Yale Astronomers Record Eclipse Under Favorable Conditions

Yale astronomers led by Prof Kernan W Brown report a marvelously successful sun eclipse observation from New Haven and other cities. The eclipse lasted five seconds later in New Haven than Ithaca and Poughkeepsie with an average US timing delay about four seconds. Observers noted prominences. weather was variable but clear at totality. Further analysis was pending to determine any new discoveries.

International News Service New Haves Conn Jat Profesor Kernan W. Brown Yale University Odgerwerk Grown New Haven Ithaca S. Y Poughkeepsie N. Y Brown United States Acryra Proessor Brown Mary France Sue

Earthquake Follows Eclipse Prediction From Father Ricard

San Francisco January report from BIAS states earthquakes and weather disturbances will follow the eclipse warned by Father Jerome S Ricard astronomer at Santa Clara University. He cites 48 hours of observations at the Santa Clara Observatory supporting earlier forecast. Earthquakes expected strongest near 26 degrees north along Atlantic or Pacific coasts.

Bullitiny International News Service San Francisco United States Jerome S Ricard Santa Clara University Tuter Father Ricard Thina Santa Clara Stroneert Equator Nisy Pacific

Eclipse Reason Blamed for Odd Local Troubles

A garbled verse suggests people blame eclipses for odd faults and misfortunes from headaches to watches and radios. The speaker, though unclear, notes scientists attribute eclipses to daylight changes and seeks to explain away superstitions with reason.

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Eclipse Delights New Castle as Sun Vanishes to Crescent

Clear sky brings thousands to witness a sun eclipse in New Castle. Residents pause daily work for 90 minutes as the Sun’s edge darkens and a crescent shape forms. Clarence Baer notes about 97 percent view. cameras, radio stations, and students observe from New Castle Senior High. Continued on page two.

New Castle Clarence E. Baer New Castle Senior High School Mr. Baer Ralph Weide

Opium Conference Ends In Mediation For Mixed Delegation

In Geneva on January 24 a British American clash halted talks. Pinlard's delegate Doivola mediates a compromise forming a mixed delegation independent of both conferences. Eight members from the first and second opium conferences, with America not a member of the first, join to discuss a 10 year ten percent opium smoking reduction. The outcome remains uncertain as delegates doubt any definite gains. The mixed commission plans to report to its own conference.

International News Service Geneva Pinlard Doivola Stephen G. Porter Americai Mixed Commission America Great Britain Holland England

Franklin Sees Sharp Temperature Drop During Eclipse

Cinternational News Service reports Franklin recorded a six degree fall in ten minutes before the eclipse period. Frosty readings hit 14 below at Hampton Station, Venus, Cooperstown, and Westity as a heavy frost cloud cleared to reveal the eclipse.

LAS Franklin Maine Hampton Station Venus Cooperstown Westity Gelipse

Marriage Licenses and Local Notices

Marriage license and local records show Louis Pairbank obtaining license through Woodlawn, with related entries mentioning Seewreh and Woodlaws in the docket. No further details provided.

Traffic accidents prompt caution in New Castle

A clipped report notes accidents around New Castle with counts of persons injured and totals to date. It records a slight weekly decrease in accidents and a larger drop in injuries, citing period dates and locations while urging readers to stay vigilant on the road.

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Balloon Ascent Halted by Gale Observers Rush to Observatory

In Geneva New York a 4b mile gale tore the Daltona racing balloon during a solar eclipse ascent. Michigan professor Wm Hussey and Judge Henry Halbert drove to Hobart College to observe totality with instruments at the observatory as the eclipse began at 9 11 o clock.

Bulletin International News Service Geneva N.Y. Dan University of Michigan Stalph Upson Detroit Wm. J. Hussey Henry 8. Halbert Casila Heights Wim. Smith Observatory Hobart College

Negro Barber Slashes Face Of Capitol Engineer

A Capitol barber, W. C. Washington, slash slashed the face of Richard J. Gay, an assistant engineer at the Capitol, during an eclipse blamed for the altercation. Police arrested Washington, with the incident described as a spectacular affray in the federal district.

Capitol Senate Barber Eni World Aulletin SaiNeron Gan United States W. C Washington J Richard J. Gay

Plant Stir Down Superintendent of Garbage Coos

Howard Phillips announced the incinerating plant will be closed Monday and will not operate for any other work People were urged to refrain from burning garbage and to avoid improper disposal under the shutdown order

Howard Phillips

News Reporter Shoots At Sam From Roof Top

A city reporter describes his skyward pursuit to photograph a solar eclipse from rooftops and a tall street view. He details climbing buildings, dodging obstructions, and capturing multiple exposures amid a radiant, serene city scene. He recalls the moment's awe and the eclipse’s fading light over downtown.

Sam

Japan volcano erupts again near Kusatsu

Bulletin from Tokyo reports the Shirane volcano laying ashes and smoke, prompting evacuation of nearby residents in a panic today as activity resumed near Kusatsu.

International News Service Tokyo Shirane' Yaleung Kusatsu

Rowanites Prepare for End on February Sixth

Washington report on the Rowanite Seventh Day Adventist colony at Takoma Park as about twenty members dispose of property and resign positions in anticipation of the predicted world end on February 6 1925. The group prays and plans amid church expulsion by the Takoma Park congregation.

International News Sarviee Washington Pakoma Park Themgelyna Homr J. P. Hickman Wirret Hickman Redlo Navy Department Ys Ti Little Colony Rowanites Takoma Park Rowan California Mary W. Rowan

Coolidge Views Solar Eclipse Through Window Glass

President Calvin Coolidge viewed a solar eclipse through a pane of smoked glass at the White House with Mrs. Coolidge. The event occurred January 24 and the eclipse was about six percent complete in Washington, D C.

Coolidge Mrs. Coolidge White House Washington

Phone Call Which Cost $156 Gets Man in Trouble

Detectives will bring John A Walsh of Washington DC to Pittsburgh to answer charges after he telephoned San Francisco and spent 156 dollars just before enlisting in the Marines. His payment check bore an N B F notation charged to the landlady. Alderman officiates Grace Short and James Hanuy wed in a city office on East Washington Street.

International News Service Pittsburgh John A. Walsh Washington, D. C Lia Dormer Dormont Walsh San Francisco Charses Grace Short James Hanuy Aldermin Gree East Washington Streeh

Almanacs to be more accurate after eclipse observations

Aval Observatory California reports moon and sun observations during the eclipse will help scientists refine almanacs. Captain T J Ye, U B, a noted selenologist, says data from the eclipse will reveal previously unknown solar and lunar movements aiding future predictions.

Aval Observatory Marino Calif Hfe Armie Navy Fiturg Odinga Caniain T. J U. B

Death Record for Mescaine GB Dourbet aged 68

A death notice records Mescaine GB Dourbet aged 68, residing on Blaine Street. Also listed is Miss B Glass aged 66 of Sinth Street Minoud City. The notice provides basic personal details with no obituaries or funeral arrangements.

Mes Caine Dourbet Blaine Street Miss B. Glass Sinth Street Minoud City

Publicity Helps Find Home for Stray county dog

A stray dog kept near the County Superintendent of Schools office in Tdal over the past week was placed in a home after the News ran stories. Calls to Superintendent Call and Superintendent Syling led to the dog's relocation, with officials noting the stray was last seen near a residence on Milton Street and that some passersby may have directed it toward meals.

Jena Christ Bethlehem Schouls Rm Tdall Prato Sony Couty Ball Jackson Miltam Bipper Gus

Notice South Side News Carriers

Notice from South Side News Carriers announcing distribution at 8 W. Lewis starting Monday. Carrier age 28 lists Will predise esthat Thy News building for their DAO. Coop for News set at $210 per month. News will be on gate nh at B. W. Lewis store 218 East Longavenue and Parish Mook Store Corner Setato Street and West Longavon Troatdwull News Comins.

al! News W. Lewis Beys B. W. Lewis Longavenue Parish Setato Street Longavon

Awe Inspiring Light As Moon Blots Out Sun

Spectators in New York watch a rare solar eclipse as the sun is obscured by the moon, plunging the Metropolis into temporary darkness. The article describes the dramatic sky display and observations of stars and planets visible during the brief celestial event.

New York City James L. Kitavallen Tals New York The Sun. Linen Celestial Theatre Jom Ile Reine New Weil

Philadelphia Observes Solar Eclipse Day in Pictures

Residents lined vantage points and arching windows to view the solar eclipse as the moon moved across the sun. Spectators gathered along streets and rooftops, using colored glasses to safely watch the rare daytime event.

Fragmented News Snapshots From a Distant Era

A jumble of brief items reports various tragedies and events. Madeline Custer, jailed two years, faced a grim fate tied to an inferred firearm incident involving a brother. Mrs. Joseph Gains of Triadel-Phin was killed crossing tracks by a train. Another man fell from a ladder in Bouyer Valley, sustaining serious injuries. wagon-town ill, Charles Burk aged 32, hospitalized. A scattered ledger of local names and minor happenings ends with unclear notes on a crossroad crossing and social threats.

Joseph Gainks Triadel- Phin We Vi Daltimore Aps

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