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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1925

Page

2

Miss Vanderbilt to Wed Earl Smith in New York

Consuelo Vanderbilt heiress daughter of W. K. Vanderbilt reportedly engaged to Earl Smith son of Sydney Smith in New York. Friends say the couple, longtime companions since childhood, plan marriage though past rumors linked Consuelo with Crown Prince Carol of Rumania.

Vanderbilt Earl Smith International New York Consuela Vanderbilt W. K. Vanderbilt Smith Queen Marie of Rumania Carol of Consuelo Sarl Newport

MacMillan Arctic Expedition Ships Out From Hopedale

The MacMillan Arctic expedition left Hopedale Labrador yesterday afternoon and is en route to Disko Island Greenland a radio message to the navy department said today

F International News Service Washington Hopedale Labrador Disko Island Greenland Navy Department

Freighter Grounds On Reef In East River

The 8000 ton lumber freighter Thomas B Boal ran aground on a reef in the East River early today. With a crew of sixty aboard water flooded the holds through a long bottom rip. Fuel oil worth about twelve thousand dollars spilled and drifted, creating a navigation hazard as the ship berthed near a dynamite laden barge. In the post collision maneuver the vessel narrowly avoided striking the barge. Also notes: YMCA pool swimmers Bill Martin Edward Smith and Bernard Wadinger swam 60 feet earning badges. many locals use the pool and non-swimmers are training.

Cinternational News Service New York Thomas B. Boal East River Bill Martin Edward Smith Bernard Wadinger

Double Killing Baffles Police in Rumson N J

Police investigate two deaths in Rumson after a parked car is found with a woman and detective shot in the rear seat. Detective Henry D Wailing 28 and Miss May Linz Mayer 24 died in a suspected suicide pact involving a young woman. An autopsy indicated the woman shot the officer and then herself. The officer was to be William Walling Jr long his father chief of Long Branch. The incident follows reports of gunfire near Ward Ave.

Jay Ray Ruaison Henry D. Wailing May Linzmayer Wailing Oficer

State v Scopes: Indictment Reindicted in Tennessee Trial

The Tennessee anti evolution trial opened with state counsel abandoning the old indictment against John T Scopes and summoning a new grand jury. Judge Raulston recessed court to await a fresh indictment as Clarence Darrow sought adjournment. The court ordered 100 new talesmen and 14 veniremen remained for selection. The move sparked questions on legal procedure and preparation.

John T. Raulston Cal Scopes Clarence Darrow John Court House Dayton Tent Tennessee John Thomas Scopes

Political Announcements for New Castle and Ellwood City

The News lists primary subject political notices for September 15 1525. Candidates include KOBURT L WALLACE for President Judge Second Ward New Castle Republican Ticket Adlee JOEN F LOCEMAnT for President Inage Z i EMBEY Second Ward New Castle JAMES B MCCLELLAND for Jury Commissionyuse Beaver Township MO KEWHEDY for Jury Commissioner Fourth Ward New Castle LESLIE AL for Sheriff Third Ward New Castle FEAR J WADPINaTor Of Eastbrock plican Ticker for Sheriff 5 W Morn Of Eastbroon M RUCK EBEYNOLDS New Castle Republican Ticket ERANE N JOHWSTOW Republican Primaries JOHN DR Few Burgess Ellwood City BEN G Swick First Ward for District Attorney SLOER BRYAN

Koburt L. Wallace New Castle Adlee Joen F. Locemant Second Ward Republican Gomimisaiyuse James B. McClellandorth Beaver Township Clint) Kewhedy Fourth Ward Bheritty M Ebeynolds Erane N. Johwstow John DR. Few Burgess Ellwood City Ben G. Swick First Ward

Scopes Trial Jury Chosen To Hear Case In Tennessee

A grand jury of farmers and merchants is selected for the Scopes trial. Judge Raulston instructs on the Tennessee anti evolution law and creation account. Witnesses include students from Scopes high school biology class amid a scene of public interest and local officials.

Scopes Tohn T. Raulston Sharon T. A. Odom J. B. Lauty W. T. Green T. E. Benson R. N. Green BE. C. Byron Rev. J. M. Hinds Lee Parham T. H. Byens

Machinist Cornelious Hammond Dies at Boarding House

Cornelious Hammond 56, a Baltimore & Ohio machinist, died suddenly while seated at a boarding house on East Long Avenue. He had worked all night and appeared in his usual health before collapsing, a heart attack suspected. He leaves a wife in Tilis and the funeral will be announced. body moved to David M. Ritchie’s funeral rooms on South Mill Street.

Cornelious Hammond Baltimore & Ohio Railroad May Henry Long Avenue Hammond Tilisols David M. Ritchie

Dayton Not Primitive Incenters Amid Controversy

The writer portrays Dayton Tennessee as a placid friendly town despite controversy attracting national attention. He notes holiday-like sociability, absence of hostility, and compares Dayton to a New England or Illinois community with an agricultural character, while denying primitive or extreme religious traits. The piece contrasts perceptions with local reality.

Dayton

William J. Bryan Jr Portrait Amid Public Attention

The passage portrays William J. Bryan Jr., son of William Jennings Bryan, as casually stylish and reserved. He rides quietly, smokes a cigar, speaks knowledgeably about fishing, and raises his three daughters as athletes and outdoors enthusiasts. He avoids religion, evolution, and politics, listening intently when discussed. He works in commercial law and rarely appears in California news columns.

Bryan Ware Bryan California

Arrest of Layton on Worthless Check Charge

Police report Layton charged with passing worthless checks and to determine if Brodner involved. Detectives Horner and Lynch arrested Brodner, who lives in New Castle and worked in Beaver Falls, a friend of Layton. Beaver Falls merchants also hit by similar fraud. city to report findings. Chief Dysart to present information against Layton before Alderman Hamilton this afternoon.

Brodner Horner Lynch New Castle Beaver Falls Layton Wheather Henry Dysart Walter T. Hamilton

Believe Spencer Was Electrocuted in House Incident

Belief centers on Spencer’s death from using two appliances at once with a possible electrical storm altering current. He is survived by parents James W. and Catharina Spencer and two brothers Clarence E. and James W. Jr. Funeral set for Saturday at 3 p.m. Oak Park Cemetery planned interment.

Spencer James W Catharina Spencer Clarence E. Spencer James W. Spencer Oak Park

Captain Craig Seeks Office Space in City Council Hearing

Captain Martin L. Craig of the Strait Artillery, U S A, seeks council approval to rent an office or desk space. The council will determine his preference and whether an office or desk room is desired. No rent is charged for desk space used by the Recruiting Sergeant.

Martin L. Craig Strait Artillery Pevralesoa elLgnal Council Craig Menalng

Bishop Berry Leaves Jamestown Hospital After Surgery

Bishop Joseph Berry of the Philadelphia area’s Methodist Episcopal church is reported improved enough to leave Jamestown, New York, hospital where he had been for two weeks following an operation for glandular throat trouble. He was taken to his brother Dr. Harry Berry’s home in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, accompanying him.

Berry Mt. Clemens Michigan Joseph. Berry Philadelphia Methodist! Episcopal Church Jamestown N. Y Harry Berry Mich

Butte Hit by Slight Earthquake Shaken Areas Mentioned

Butte Mont reporting a slight quake felt shortly before 1 am with no damage in the city. Wires advised that Three Forks and Manhattan felt stronger tremors linked to June 27 damage. Local officials compared the events to prior seismic activity.

Butte Mont Three Forks Manhattan

City Awards Two Sidewalk Contracts

New Castle Doublewall company secured two city sidewalk contracts today. Their bids topped by lower than Gage Brothers, covering a south side Water Street stretch near the electric station with a 10 inch beam and repairs, and a north side State Street section with a bid of 573 dollars.

New Castle Doublewall Company Gage Brothers Mill Street Neshan- Dock Avenue State Street

McDonald Man Hurt As Train Strikes Auto

Harry Woodburn, 35, of McDonald, Pennsylvania, was seriously injured when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train at a grade crossing in Bowerhill on the morning of July 10.

Internaonal News Service Bowerhill Harry Woodburn McDonald, Pa Pennsylvania

Mother's Circle Meeting at Mrs Bowen Home

The Mother's Circle of the Primitive Methodist church will meet Monday July 18 at the home of Mrs A Bowen 235 Leasure avenue. Bethany L L Ladton will meet in their hall Saturday morning at 9 20 oclock to participate in the Orangemen parade and picnic. Ladies to wear white and caps will be furnished.

Mother's Mother's Circle The Primitive Methodist Church A. Bowen Leasure Avenue Bethany L. L. Ladton Bethany No B. L Orangemen

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs Ivens M Leach and Mia Michel M Diamond plus Mrs Nora C Landis with addresses given. Discharges include Clars Stamm and Prov oeets Andalkin Kozlovasky with Mahon ingtown listed. The text ends with a stray quotation and garbled phrases about optimism and study.

Ivens M. Leach Highland Avenues Mia Michel M. Diamond North Mill Street Nora C. Landis Garfield Avenue Clars, Stamm, Provoeets Andalkin Kozlovasky Mahoningtown

Two Washouts Halted Rail Line in Youngstown Area

Heavy morning rain washed dirt onto the New Castle Youngstown line at Kennedy's switch between Edenburg and Lowellville, washing out the Edenburg road crossing. Crews opened traffic at 5 a.m. but cars did not move between 5:05 and 7:05 a.m. Transportation lines in New Castle were unaffected.

New Castle Youngstown Kennedy's Switch Edenburg Lowellville Edenburg Road New Castlie

Local Purchasers Get Full Weight in New Castle Report

A Jura weight and measures report presented to the city council by W. A. Brown, inspector, finds only two of 382 scales faulty. Three other scales were adjusted after twenty-six inspections at gasoline pumps and seven adjustments noted.

New Castle Jura W. A. Brown Brown

Rockefeller Transfers Estate to His Son at Pocantico Hills

John D. Rockefeller transferred his Pocantico Hills estate in Tarrytown New York to his son John D Rockefeller Jr without consideration. The deed was recorded today by County Register Franklin Montross in White Plains New York.

Bullator International News Service White Plains N. Y John D. Rockefeller King Tas Pocantico Hills Tarrytown Rockefaller Franklin Montross

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Miss Vanderbilt Mrs. Smith MacMillan Atkinson Paint & Glass Company Bell Phone Weduffora H. R. Huston Bell Clark Mackie Rumson, N. J Inage Z i Edw. O'Samon Union Townento REE .M Oseph Hillwood City A. Leslie AL Third Ward Fear J. Wadpinator Eastbrock Plican Ticker W. &. Morn Eastbroon Jack M Dunlap New Castle, Pa Dormeans Sloer Bryan Fox Soonlan Pik B. & C. Machinist MELO Rhea County William J. Bryan, JR Captain Craig Willam Phillips New Wilmington May W. Aiken W. L. Aiken James Mayberry North Crawford Avenue Aiken Park Christian Church Oua W. S. Neiswonger Columbus Bishop Berry Montana Shenango Valley Hospital Mas Men “the Talker PENN Anna Q. Nilsson Lewis 5. Stone Sasy Payments Fashion Park the Winter CO East Washington St Clutton Drug CO
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