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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
19
Five persons are killed and several injured when a three story apartment house at 5028 32 Blackstone Avenue burns early today. A woman is missing as guests from the nearby Del Prado hotel flee unharmed.
The Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric asks permission to abandon one of two Croton Avenue tracks from the school house to Armstrong alley. If allowed, the company would pay $8,000 toward repaving, with councilmen urging the firm to cover repaving costs for the remaining line. The move follows a Croton repaving discussion and outlines a total line plan valued at $59,500.
January 1 23 inclusive reports show persons injured in accidents. January 24 30 inclusive records injuries. Totals to date January 1 30 inclusive note a noticeable rise last week but few injuries overall.
Washington reports officials expect France to present a definite plan to discharge its four billion dollar debt. Ambassador Daeschner told President Coolidge France is keen to pay, prompting administration to view it as a formal pledge. The debt totals include 2.9 billion cash plus 5 percent interest over seven years.
Deputies left Mount Clemens with Floyd Stott alias Floyd Martin bound for Mansfield Ohio where he is wanted in the killing of a woman four years ago. He agreed to waive extradition on an Ohio assault warrant and will be told the murder charge once out of Michigan.
A friend returns from Havana with a tan and tales of tobacco and liquor. He brought back a large cigar meant to be saved, not smoked. He mentions seeing many races and notes uncertainty about bottle prices as the weather remains mild.
Harrisburg officials announce bids for reconstruction of about 132 miles of highway across eighteen counties. The Highway Department will open bids February 6 and 7 for work in Bedford Blair Centre Clarion Clearfield Carbon Fayette Erie Indiana Luzerne McKean Monroe Northumberland Schuylkill Susquehanna Warren Washington and Westmoreland.
Miss Edna Elizabeth Wagner aged 22 of 103 Knox avenue is reported deceased. Other named individual Jack Hoffman aged 55 of Pittsburgh appears in the record with no additional details provided.
County commissioners announce completion of state highway 265 from the present concrete road to Enon borough as a principal improvement this year. A survey is done and Buckins drafts specifications for bids. If bids are suitable the state highway department will set a contract to start work early in the spring.
Petty thieves struck on Friday afternoon entering the home of Mrs. D. L. Buckley at 24 East Street and the office of Gilkey Thayer and Johnson at 39 North Jefferson. Jewelry and money were stolen including ear rings a cameo ring a wrist watch and chain plus Miss Glada R. Wilsons pocketbook and contents. A bankbook mailed from Youngstown last night accompanied the thefts and police pursue several clues.
Two Ford touring cars skimmed over the ice of Neshannock creek in New Castle drawing crowds on East Washington street bridge. The race ran from Mill street bridge to the old bottling works on Neshannock avenue as spectators watched the unusual winter spectacle on the ten to twelve inch thick ice.
Anchorage bulletin reports Leonard Sephelia, world champion dog derby racer, nearing Nome while racing to deliver serum to a dying population. From Kaltag he aims for the trail’s end around one pm, seeking a record Nenana to Nome time with his team.
LA met reports financial negotiations between Charlie Chaplin and his wife Liza Gray Chaplin after a two month romance. Attorneys said talks aim at a settlement but deny impending separation while Chaplin remains secluded and unable to comment. Baby on the way adds to public interest amid Hollywood speculation.
Forbes and Thompson found guilty in a federal conspiracy case plan to appeal to the Supreme Court. Forbes faces possible two years in prison or a $10,000 fine. Thompson is a prominent contractor. Proceedings followed the verdict and court adjourned as both men recovered.
W. Smith, street commissioner of Koppel, was instantly killed at 11 a m when his Ford truck was struck by an eastbound freight engine at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing. The truck was crushed near the middle of the tracks.
Francisco Lombardi and Carmellia Fariana licensed in Bessemer. Alex Mikue listed in New Castle. Bertha Gransky and Ruth L McHenry in New Castle. George Collins and George Reese in Hillsville. Mary Matt and Abe Moser in Nee Castle. Florence Toney in New Kensington. Charles Deegan and Minnie Bird in Pittsburgh.
Helen Hawryink died after her clothing ignited while lighting a kitchen fire in Johnstown. The report lists several local incidents including school closures over funds and an insane verdict for William S. Norvell after he allegedly set multiple buildings on fire.
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