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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
25
Paris dispatch reports Washington approving Caillaux moving to head the French debt commission to visit Washington this fall. The cabinet endorses sending a debt mission and Le Matin and Petit Parisien publish supportive notices signaling a united stance.
Caillaux weighed a possible trip to Washington as France tests funding the 4 0000000 franc debt. Pertinax warned a breach could be painful, while Briand said the cabinet agreed in principle to send a debt mission to Washington during parliamentary recess.
The Prince of Wales showed great interest in prehistoric ruins near Rhodesia during a quiet day with his party. International News Service reports the royal visit and focus on ancient sites in Africa.
The Continental fife and drum corps, a Centennial celebration favorite, serenaded S. D. Long, a Civil War veteran, at his East Street home. Long has been confined to his house recently but enjoyed the performance. An amateur gardener notes blisters are the only thing raised.
Chief of Police Henry Dysart issued parking restrictions for Saturday morning from 9 a m until after the parade. No parking on North Mercer Grant Beaver Falls and Washington streets with fines for violators. Civil War veterans from New Castle Post 160 Guard will meet at The News office at 9 a m to join the parade with conveyances provided.
Veterans of the Civil War will attend a defense day parade at the news office. An effort aims to register every Civil War veteran in the area for the event and related ceremonies.
Street chatter centers on dogs as Councilman Hiram G. Miller P K. Fike and Herb McGoun chat near Lawrence Savings and Trust. Miller and McGoun share quick dog stories while residents recall boyhood canine companions and the lasting charm of dogs in daily life.
Mrs Homer B Davis of Epworth street reports $28.90 secured to cover railroad expenses for bringing the mother of Mrs Anna Williams from Alabama to this city. Mr Williams is very ill and has been sent out of the city for health. The destitute family needs shoes stockings or clothing for five children.
Five local young women from New Castle YWCA will attend the Eastern states Girl Reserve conference at Camp Nepahwin near Canton Pa from July 10 to 20. About 240 delegates will participate. Ruth Worrall leads a discussion group. Delegates' expenses are funded by a recent fundraising rummage sale. Attending girls are Ruth Worrall Annabelle Wright Mable Campbell Audrey Brenner and Virginia Duff.
The New Castle Library plans to occupy the Hoyt property at Jefferson and North streets after workers are secured. The building, purchased by the city, became library property July 1 and major changes are minimal. Occupancy is hoped for after August 1.
Pittsburgh article reports 19 year old W. H. Moss held for morals court on attempted blackmail. He allegedly sent threats to Mrs. C. W. Chatham demanding 5000 dollars or exposed business information. Moss seized a bag he believed contained the ransom but was caught by detectives hiding nearby.
Cardinal Dougherty archbishop of Philadelphia wraps up his official visit in Rome and sails for Constantinople after completing activities with local church officials.
A $30,000,000 crash rocked Chicago’s financial district as Dean Onativia & Co. was placed in receivership by Federal Judge Carpenter. The Chicago Title and Trust Co. was named receiver and Chester R. Davin assumed control, with creditors seeking the extent of losses and no full disclosure yet available.
Mayor William H. Dunlap warns residents to ignore strangers claiming to collect city taxes. A widow, Mrs. Mary Kirol, paid fifteen dollars to a man posing as a tax collector who gave a false receipt. Police report similar incidents in Union township and other areas. no official tax collectors are active this year.
Reading Pennsylvania July 3 William Bitterman 38 of Windsor Castle near here mistook a torpedo for a pretzel at a pre Fourth of July party. He suffered a fractured jaw and a dozen loosened teeth with lip cuts and mouth injuries from pebbles in the capsule. treated at Leesport and then at a hospital.
Mine Host Harry Nelson of the Municipal bunkroom reports June lodging usage at 111 applicants, under half of May’s total but still a high June figure. The peak single night was seven guests, and May 21 had zero entrants.
A reader reports their father improved after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy IT, saying it removed intestinal mucus and inflammation, aiding stomach liver and appendicitis symptoms. The note touts a money back guarantee at McKee's Kut Rate Store and druggists.
Admitted Rosanna Wilson of Boyles Avenue and Jack Stoffick of Adams Street. Discharged Roy Pizor of Slippery Rock, Willis Briggs of R D No 2, and Maynard Brodin of Wallace Avenue. Scavengers were officials who collected Scavage a tax once levied in English towns on goods for sale. the tax was abolished by Henry VII.
The YWCA cafeteria will open all day Saturday July 4 for the New Castle public and Centennial visitors with special meals. The dining room is decorated in patriotic colors and flags to accommodate what is expected to be an unusual holiday crowd.
Y M C A members will have full privileges on July 4 as all facilities open. The New Castle branch invites out of town Y members to visit and swim in the pool while non members can rest in the lobby on what may be a hot Fourth.
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