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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
2
Chicago report notes July 16 remarks as Mayor Dever mimics national leaders. City workers face reduced benefits and pay, with officials replacing ice water service to save costs. Clerks endure unfilled cups, drinking nothing amid the economy push.
Chicago July 16 Nearly 25 500 oil wells have been drilled yearly in the United States for three years. A report by the American Research Foundation says costs of drilling new wells near 350 million dollars annually. Refiners have raised gasoline four cents in three months but drivers have largely avoided higher price due to competition. The cost of drilling and other increased expenses, plus growing gasoline demands, threaten a small summer price rise.
COPLEY O July 146 Monster frogs in Bath Pool frighten passersby and natives. Known as the duna entebiana they are larger than common bullfrogs and produce a long bellows for about two minutes. Roag Garman, a planter resident, notes mating season intensifies noise and mentions a winglike projection on some individuals.
A report notes E W on North Beaver street demonstrating a lady's walk to show neighbors his imitation skills. Two late model cars parked on North Mer cer street with consecutive but different license numbers 64 854 and 64 953. An automobile sat on Wali Ineo avenue beside a sign stating No Parking Permitted on This Side of the Street.
Special to the News from Sharon Pennsylvania July 16 Miss Rachael Wallace of New Castle defeated Miss Mildred Underwood of Pittsburgh to reach the finals of a two day women’s golf tournament. She will face Miss McKinley of Pittsburgh this afternoon after topping a strong field of about 50 players. A noon wind and rainstorm toppled a refreshment tent on the course but no one was hurt, though attendees were soaked.
Prince Serge Wolkonsky claims in My Reminiscences that Russian women participated in executions during the revolution, stating some were valued for accuracy with a rifle and one was nursing a baby while carrying out duties. The remark highlights alleged blood lust among both genders as discussed in literary and political circles.
Ottawa Ont July 16 Europe was the leading customer of Canada among continents for the ten months ending in January. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics bulletin shows Europe took exports worth 447,620,084 dollars. North America ranked second with 76,143,465 dollars in exports.
The News announces candidates subject to the September 16 1926 primaries. For President Judge Robert L Wallace of Second Ward New Castle is listed on the Republican ticket.
Be yan great orator may not get chance to speak as trial prep shifts to science testimony. Prosecution leaders warn Bryan will focus only on the state case while defense vows to block oratory on other topics and shout him down if needed.
A Virginia man, his wife, and three of their sons were brought to Youngstown from Harrisonburg after a court hearing in Youngstown. Police found $45, jewelry including diamonds and pins sewn into clothing, and a Ford car trunk with personal effects. The family faces robbery links at South Side Market and a third son was located in Harrisonburg.
WELLSVILLE O July 16 Probats Judge Lodge Riddle of Lis bon has exonerated Superintendent A M Geuscher and other officers at Lancaster of negligence in the death of Ralph Davis 35 Wellsville inmate of the reformatory He died May 30 from natural causes not mistreatment as hinted by Wellsville city council members who asked Governor Donakey for a grand jury inquiry Sheriff George Wright Mrs Daniel Davis parents and Attorney J B O Grady accompanied the judge to Lancaster
Orville Brown declares his bid for Lawrence County District Attorney in a Republican primary campaign. He outlines duties of the office, pledges fairness and cooperation with law enforcement, and urges voters to investigate his qualifications. Born in New Castle, Brown is a lawyer and World War veteran with ties to local courts and Bethany College.
The trial halted this afternoon as the judge ordered the scientist off the stand amid battles over the admissibility of scientific testimony. William Tannings Bryan Jr. for the state urged excluding the scientists while Darrow pressed to hear them first, aiming to bring learned scientists and Bible students before a public jury to challenge evolution.
The Dayton trial scene shows Stewart urging exclusion of scientific testimony as irrelevant, while Bryan argues jurors should decide the issue without expert opinion. Clarence Darrow awaits, defenses push to define Bible meaning, and the courtroom endures a sweltering session with prayers from Rev. James A. Allen.
Dr Francis W Pennell Botanical Expedition to South America reports 2000 plant specimens collected in Bolivia Chile Peru and surrounding regions. New dwarf vegetation species were found in high elevations, per Stanley Field president of the Field Museum. The find spans herbs trees and shrubs.
Funeral services for the late F L Hall pastor of the Free Methodist church of Alliance Ohio formerly of the Arlington avenue Methodist church of this city were conducted Wednesday morning at ten o clock with Rev R B Niles in charge. Pallbearers were nephews and sons. Interment was made in Graceland cemetery Lalselty.
London July 26. Miss C J H Cowdrey headmistress of Crouch End High School argues girls who cook sew iron and wash are well educated, while some educationalists push career focused training. She says a girl should be proud to master domestic skills and that a woman may be educated without renouncing wife and mother roles.
James B. Topham, once manager of a Zellenople rubber firm, was brought from New York City on embezzlement charges and released from jail on $3,000 bond to appear at the September term for trial. The charges stem from alleged mismanagement of the rubber company.
Latrobe Pa July 16 Alt hrough Henry Zitterhart of his race has 20 lights on his automobile he failed to see a culvert along the Kingston road and crashed into it. Something went wrong with the mechanism of his car. Ziterhart and two companions escaped injury but a number of the lights were broken. The automobiles title with 30 lights including head lights spotlights tail lights fender lights lights on the roof and on the running board.
ST. LOUIS July 16 Geo F Bastan a widower carpenter died with no son and his will asked to be cremated in his overalls and blue shirt The will was opened too late and Bastan spent his last hours in a white collar as he wished staying true to his simple attire.
Bentleyville Pa July 17 Several wagon mines in the Bentleyville district are planing to begin operations to meet the demand for bituminous coal. These small mines have been closed for years and owners welcome the chance to resume. The closing of all union mines has caused a coal shortage among domestic consumers and prices are rising. Maximum price levels will be reached before winter if the general shutdown continues.
Chicago girls who believe they can wear furs properly see a chance to prove their abilities in this line. Hundreds of beauties are receiving tryouts for sixty coveted places.
A series of three fur shows will be staged jointly by the Chicago Farriers Association and the directing staff of a Chicago movie theater. The first show is planned for the week of Ju.
Cantor Abraham Moss formerly of New Castle, now cantor of Sors of Israel Congregation in New York City, will officiate at Tifereth Israel Synagogue services Friday at 7 30 and Saturday at 11 20. His friends are invited to attend.
Acting Chief J Ed Eldér signed six orders directing painters to use barrels on sidewalks to support scaffold ropes. The measure requires scaffolds to carry the extra rope on barrels rather than letting it rest on public walkways.
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