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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
1
Sydney and Melbourne greet the United States fleet as crowds line piers and officials escort ships with government airplanes. A firemen protest mars the reception, amid gala attire, ideal weather, and holiday spirit extending to Melbourne as the ships tour Australian waters.
Two government cutters hunted for lifeboats after the freighter Edward Luckenbach rammed and crushed an unidentified schooner in thick fog off Ambrose Light. Wireless reports from the Luckenbach alerted New York authorities as the schooner’s crew reportedly launched lifeboats before sinking.
A narrator praises a loud stylish cap that mixes several colors in a bold pattern. He notes passersby question its look while defending its snappy, expensive appeal and matching a rainbow-like tie despite friends’ criticism. The piece ends with the weather noted as seventy nine.
Professor Joseph Victor Collins of Stevens Point Wisconsin, a delegate to an educators' convention, vanished from London and reappeared in Edinburgh. Authorities suspected foul play as his wife and daughter suffered distress. he claimed a mistaken earlier train caused the separation and noted carrying over $3000.
Freight wreck near Bakerstown derailed two cars tearing up forty feet of track. Baltimore & Ohio passenger trains between Pittsburgh and New Castle were rerouted over Lake Erie lines for several hours with no injuries reported. International News Service reported from Pittsburgh.
A death notice reports two individuals connected to local addresses. John Henry Jr aged 2 is listed with 116 Martin Street. William H. Gee aged 46 is associated with Hotel Henry.
Geneva dispatch reports Mrs. Sarah McGrain, 60, and her daughter Ante, 26, killed when their automobile, driven by Francis McGrain, at Romulus grade crossing, was struck by a Lehigh Valley train. McGrain son, the attorney, Francis MeGrain, was dying as of report.
Chicago July 25 Rus sell Scot nears dawn tomorrow with two chances to escape the gallows. A final hearing by Governor Small may reopen the case and Robert Scott’s missing brother could surrender to take blame for the Maurer murder. Scott’s new attorneys refused timing details while Governor Sutton’s letter warned no eleventh hour reprieve will stop the execution this time.
Foxa Hagiines from a western town earns the title world champion cowgirl after a remarkable rodeo in Madison Square Garden New York. The Central Press story describes her as a fearless rider and roper admired by crowds in Wichita Kansas and at rodeos where women display equal grit to men.
A 13 year old, Ed Wawrzynski of 211 Preston avenue, confessed to firing the shot that wounded Ernest Owen during a crowd incident on Tuesday afternoon. He was captured by Lt. George Kennedy and Officers Moore and Reynolds at the Marcosky farm on Mt. Air road, east of Mt. Jackson. Police also arrested Joe Wawrzynski and others in connection with the case.
Washington July 23 The plans of Secretary Kellogg to obtain powers for a conference on Chinese affairs have progressed to considering the form of the joint note to the Pekin government, officials announced today.
Washington July 23. Acting Secretary Winston said the treasury would ask the next Congress to repeal the publicity provision of the income tax law. The treasury would not object to payments being shown to congressional committees but would oppose publishing them in newspapers. Public disclosure of 1924 payments will still occur on September first.
Chicago July 23. Reneved, furious over his wife Viking and believed she cared for the man who preceded him, shot his wife Asuels, her two stepdaughters aged 14 and 12, and then killed himself. In the barber shop apartment the bodies lay amid bullet marks. three of his own babies slept unharmed in a triple crib.
Five peace terms reportedly favored by Abd-El-Krim include Rift state recognition and League guaranty, Sultan of Morocco overlord status, Jabaila territory incorporation, Spanish retention of Ceuta and Melilla, and continued Riffian independence with no Spanish protectorate. Troops retreating in central Morocco amid stubborn fighting on the French front. Tangier dispatches note stable Quazzan and Taza sectors.
New York July 23 Patrolman John Edwards, a friend of chauffeur Michael O'Connor, shot and killed Bertha O'Connor then fatally wounded himself after beating her. Children, 9 and 6, witnessed the tragedy and described Edwards as drunk and violent. Edwards had been living with the family. he was called Uncle John.
CHICAGO July 23 One man Arthur Long driver for Cascade Laundry killed as four employees were struck with crowbars while trying to stop safe robbers. Bystanders note robbers fled without tools. SPRINGFIELD July 23 Governor Len Jenali threatened with death to grant clemency to Russell Scott. threat traced to Detroit in anonymous letter.
A New Castle correspondent narrates a first of a series detailing a voyage to Europe. The author describes departures from New Castle, travel to New York, boarding the Majestic liner, and early impressions aboard, including humorous anecdotes, farewells, and ship specifications set against a backdrop of excitement for the journey.
Shanghai dispatch reports Major Morgan Palmer of the American Red Cross and five companions killed by Chinese bandits in the Sungari river district Manchuria. Dr Harvey Howard of Rockefeller Institute captured. American consul says Palmer’s servant also killed and Howard held. Palmer's mother and Howard Baldwin’s family are reportedly safe for now.
The Inez Aquitania speeds to New York under forced draft as a Pittsburgh family races a racing automobile to reach their son, 15 year old Rody Marshall Jr., who has a broken back from a Narragansett pier dive. The Aquitania is due to reach quarantine time tomorrow morning.
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