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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
20
Santa Barbara endured ongoing tremors with mild shocks through the night and a heavier roller at 4:59 AM. Residents rushed outside as light rain dampened streets turned to mud and debris from the 3 50 tremor, with quakes subsiding after rain began.
President Coolidge attends Cambridge events from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. including chimes at Christchurch, a 21 gun salute, a Memorial Drive parade, a Cambridge Common pageant on Washington, and a radio broadcast of his address. Guests Mr and Mrs Almon Shaffer of Chicago arrive for the weekend.
To fittingly observe this holiday the Post Office will be closed all day No delivery service will be required of city or Rural carriers Collections will be made in the business section starting at 7 45 A M and 3 00 P M Special Delivery service will be given all day Very respectfully Judson C Norris Postmaster.
A historical pageant presented by New Castle children unfolds ten episodes charting the city's development from a wilderness to a borough after the 1825 charter. Adults join in the third episode with a capital scene of the charter reading, fiddlers, and a lively dance. The finale features the melting pot of nationalities merging into a unified American identity.
The News lists Republican primary candidates for President Judge, Jury Commissioner and related offices. Robert L. Wallace from Second Ward New Castle heads the ticket with John P. Lockhart and others named. James S. McClelland Kennedy and Joseph B. Pizor appear for various township and ward races in North Beaver Wayne and Fourth Ward New Castle.
Chief Marshal announces a prompt start for a multi-episode parade celebrating New Castle history from 1789 arrivals to 1925 transport milestones. The program features schools, veterans groups, civic and military units, and a Hall of Fame for local figures with Ivor O. Davis as Grand Marshal.
A second violent quake hits Santa Barbara as 26 line operators stay at their posts in a temporary building. Heavy timbers crash and debris falls while they strive to flash word of the new quake. Firefighters, police, and ambulances respond as disorder spreads in the business district. Telegraph lines to Los Angeles remain open.
A violent quake hit early this morning followed by ongoing tremors all night. People were startled and several sustained minor injuries as crowds fled buildings and were aided in the street. No serious harm reported as those inside were evacuated and revived.
Marshall-Hon. W. J. Moffat with aides Homer Drake and Harry M. Long attends county and city officials. Duca of Abruzzi Band and American Red Cross Float and Delegation join Boy Scouts in the event.
A compilation of organizations and societies along Grant street includes the Croton Band the Duca Di Abruzzi Society Front the Umberto Italian Society the St Margherita Society the Sons of Italy St Marys Appariati and the Christopher Columbus Rand Christopher Columbus Society Also named are the Polish Falcons Roumanian Society Greek Orthodox Church Hungarian Baptist Church Colored Elks and Colored K of P with mentions of Marshall Mr Frank Ferranti and aides.
The article lists parade formations with marshal names and flotations on Beaver Street and Falls Street including groups such as Marshall Lt T J Dempsey aides Major Guy Wadlinger David Kyle John Jackson and various unions bands and committees plus Ku Klux Klan presence detailed among floats and delegations.
A report lists marshals Ivor M. Richards and Clark Buell guiding forms on North street with right wing resting on Mercer street. Aides include B. R. and P. Band. Fraternal societies and service groups such as the Star Legion Auxiliaries Catholic Daughters and Ladies Auxiliary AOH Yeomen Knights of Columbus and WCTU are noted alongside New Castle Library and local industrial and commercial groups.
The centennial parade features hundreds of dogs led by judges P J Dempsey and Ivor V Davis and the Elks band. Notable dogs receive prizes for traits from longest tails to best dressed, with crowds cheering along North Jefferson Street to the Gardens on Neshannock Avenue.
Dr Shoaf surprised a burglar on the second floor while he attempted a bag raid. The thief fled via a cellar window after failing to lift three first floor windows and entered through a bathroom window from the porch roof, leaving no loot behind. Detective Horner investigated.
The list shows marriage licenses and wills connected to New Castle, Youngstown, Washington, Atlanta, Eleanor Azers in Wampum, Chas. H. Hickman in New Brighton, Fern Rebecca Stalnecker in Beaver Falls, and Dommi Asso in New Castle. Also named are Wm. T. Brobeck in Rochester and Edna N. Packer in Freedom.
Walter Edmund McConnell aged 14 months died July 2 in Omaha Methodist Hospital after a two week illness. Peter Wrona aged 46 died July 2 at 13104 South Jefferson Street. funeral July 4 at 9 from St Phillip and St James Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Dora Cress McIntosh aged 34 died July 3 at Youngstown City Hospital after a week’s illness. she leaves a husband William J McIntosh and four brothers and three sisters. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Negotiations underway between local contractors and carpenters over a $1.25 per hour carpenters scale. Contractors expect quick signings and warn of higher building costs. Bricklayers also see a raise from $1.37½ to $1.50 per hour, with some workers already at $1.50.
Harrisburg announces the revocation of 16 iron and coal police commissions from Westinghouse and Manufacturing Company security officers in East Pittsburgh for conduct unbecoming officers of the commonwealth.
The report recalls a lively procession where dogs and children filled the street with carts, costumes, and music. A dog with a diamond collar and an Easter basket carried by a girl highlight the quirky scene as onlookers watched band leaders and officials lead the parade for local benefit. Martha Hurst returns from Frie and Albion, Pa.
Entriken Pa March 4. A man describes a summer skin problem on his face hands and arms that spread until shaving was impossible and public appearance ashamed. After using Resinol Ointment relief came with the first applications and the itching disappeared, the condition fully cured, confirming strong faith in Resinol for skin disorders.
H L Abbott and son and daughter in law from McKeesport Pa visited New Castle during centennial events. They toured the News office and modern plant producing the city daily. Abbott senior’s newspaper background drew particular interest.
Walter Hawk of the Central Fire Department has returned to duty after an operation two weeks ago to remove his tonsils.
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