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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
23
A crippled woman in an invalid chair rode the Bryan funeral train from Dayton to Chattanooga. She watched silent country people along the 46 mile journey pay tribute to her husband William Jennings Bryan as the train moved through Tennessee.
Mrs. Bryan sits beside her daughter Ruth Bryan Owen and Major Reginald Owen as a partitioned procession carries the flag draped, flower laden casket. A local train pauses at many villages with crowds in overalls and house dresses paying tribute along the way.
The Buick coupe owned by attorney R K Aiken reported stolen Tuesday afternoon from near the New Castle Field Club clubhouse was found about noon today in a ravine beside the drive. Authorities believe released brakes allowed the car to roll into the ravine with minor damage. Mrs Aiken had left the car in the driveway briefly while showing the clubhouse to visitors.
Crowds jammed the Los Angeles courthouse as Mary Pickford was set to testify in the conspiracy to kidnap case involving three men. Douglas Fairbanks testified he and police were warned of the plot and observed suspects near the Pickford studio. officers reported beatings and confessions during interrogations.
The federal tax on pool rooms taxis and tobacco sales is due by July 31. Marion Woods, collector of Internal Revenue, notes few have filed returns. Delinquent payments incur fines and penalties. The capital stock tax for corporations with $5,000+ annual business is also due July 31 with few neglected.
Mayor William H. Dunlap plans a city wide night drive with police accompaniment to inspect sections at different times. He aims to understand residents' distress and determine just measures and relief.
The White Monkey will be shown at The Penn tomorrow Friday and Saturday. It is a drama about today’s changing women and loves told by a man who knows. More to it than we dare tell come early.
William Jennings Bryan will lie in state at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church from 3 pm tomorrow until noon Friday. Ben G. Davis says plans await approval by Mrs. Bryan who is expected to consent upon arrival in Washington at 7 45 am tomorrow morning.
The sedan driven by Alderman Walter T. Hamilton was badly damaged on the Wam pum road near Watson Park last night at 9.00 after striking highway posts at the roadside. Lewis Hamilton says a speeding vehicle forced the car off the road. the other car did not stop.
Two automobile accidents were reported to the police at noon. Ignacy Bozzich of Wilson avenue said Arthur Lewis of 505 Waldo street ran into his car from the rear on North Jefferson near Grant, injuring him slightly. Dr. Boak said G Crouchines of Mahoney City Pennsylvania damaged his machine at East and Washington while not driving carefully, nearly hitting an aged man.
Rev Loren Brown of Syracuse New York will speak Sunday morning August 2 at Harmony Baptist Church He will also address the Young People conference Sunday afternoon A business meeting planned for Saturday and the communion service will be postponed The article notes a separate line about a man knocked down by the surf seeking a license number
Swampscott Massachusetts July 29 1924 President Coolidge faces a looming textile wage dispute as William Green AFL backs New England workers in opposing recent wage cuts Massachusetts Senator William M Butler linked to mills reducing pay and White House briefing suggests local conditions and potential action to avoid a broader conflict with labor leaders in Atlantic City miners push for higher wages while textile workers brace for further reductions
Miss Lena Kelly became the bride of Charles Aiken at the Chewton Christian church parsonage with Rev. Charles P. Durbin officiating. After a short trip to Niagara Falls the couple will reside in New Castle and host friends there.
Leslie Guy visited Ellwood City on Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Mallory departed Monday for a ten week visit to California.
Naples reports show women wearing long sleeves to hide marks left on arms after outings with bare arms. Local rumor attributes the branding to Fascisti enforcing public morals, which the organization denies, calling such acts indecent and unlawful.
England readies for the Schneider Cup with a training program for pilots Captain L Biard and H S Broad. The British seaplanes aim to average 250 to 300 miles an hour, demanding extensive mental and physical conditioning. Biard is a former Schneider Cup winner for England.
Vienna reports Franz Gise the actor faced a court action from fellow tenants over a boa constrictor kept in a cast iron box. The snake was shown in court in a valise then to the actor who led it around his arm before leaving peacefully. The tale ends with a quip about advising a wealthy widow.
A prayer meeting will be conducted tonight at Chewton Christian Church with discussions on favorite Bible chapters and a large attendance anticipated.
The Chewton Christian church announces its annual picnic for August 20 with location to be decided. A splendid program is planned and a large attendance is expected.
James McQuiston and his Salt Lake City family left after four weeks visiting friends. Mrs Durbin and children were in New Castle. Andrew Robertson and Agnes Hennon drove to Cleveland. Dr and Mrs Swaney visited West Pittsburgh. Mrs Davidson visited friends in Wampum. Mrs Yoho and daughter Bernice were in Wampum. Mr and Mrs Shallenberger returned from Franklin after visiting Mr and Mrs Fury. Mrs Galbreath and the Herkenrother family are...
Officer Parker on his beat in the Seventh ward at 4 a m was accosted by two youths in a Ford Coupe who asked directions to a tire shop. He directed them to the Pennsylvania Motor and Implement Co on West Cherry street where the car was left. The car bore a license to Carl E. Sherrick of Carnegie Pennsylvania and Carnegie authorities were notified.
The report states the item was stolen and that the owner would arrive to retrieve it today, following the owner’s statement to authorities.
The annual reunion and picnic of former pupils of Poverty Point and No 9 schools will be held Saturday August 8 at Neshannock Falls. Organizers anticipate a large turnout.
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