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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
12
A small marine oddity about five inches long was described as an electric light fish, its body covered with numerous tiny bulbs that glowed like artificial illumination. This curious item drew attention for its unusual, bulb covered appearance.
The Beebe expedition to the Seven Seas returns to New York aboard the Arcturus after five months at sea. Fourteen scientists led by William S. Beebe brought back living and fossil specimens, including queer fish from near the Hudson mouth. Other odd creatures were found near Coney Island. SHAMOKIN men plan an all day Labor Day shoot at roving dogs and cats in the woods to curb unlicensed canines.
The family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during the illness and death of Margaret Luella Ayers Hunter. Appreciation is given for floral tributes and cars donated. Lytle Hunter and Mr and Mrs W D Ayers and family extend thanks.
Tokyo July 31 The Civil Code reform in Japan tightens marriage rules making parental consent required for all marriages and strengthens gender equality. It ends sanctions on illegitimacy, restricts easy divorce, and limits adoption sales by foster parents, aiming to curb coercion and expand parental and grandparental input.
London reports the French debt experts return home after talks with Great Britain yielded no progress. The Daily Express notes no acceptable offers were made and the parleys ended in failure.
Despite cold weather this week the Carnegie playgrounds draw the usual crowd. The yard features varied activities with boys showing talent in golf and tennis, girls making crafts and rehearsing for Friday plays. Evening movies attract 1492 patrons, while afternoons bring about 1100 children and daytime totals reach at least 2100 youngsters. July marks the playground’s strongest month this year.
Francis Haloum and his wife Mrs. Haloum were charged with improper conduct after a friend, Peter Allen, was found with his arm around Mrs. Haloum in Swope Park. Allen fined $100 and Mrs. Haloum $10. Haloum insisted he trusts Allen and does not believe his wife betrayed him.
Realty transfers listed include Sarah McCommon to A M Seath Plaingrove township for 1 dollar and reversals. Transfers involve Ellwood Union Wayne Pittsburgh Beaver and South New Castle Boro with amounts mostly 1 dollar and a few larger sums such as 5000 dollars for Shelby Land Co to William J Burton in Wayne township.
British shipbuilding and shipping face an acute downturn with unemployment and idle ships at most ports. Sir John Latta warns the outlook is black. many tramp steamers and vessels idle on the Tyne and other rivers, with the River Plate trade collapse destroying demand for tramp operators and leaving crews unemployed.
A Roxbury Gazette snippet notes an office boy who minimizes his importance, yet his handling of all receipts suggests he plays a crucial role in the business. The quote highlights humility contrasted with unseen responsibility.
The piece recalls 115 era methods by miners who dragged coal to London and demanded a look at the prince regent before magistrates ordered them back to work. The text notes a public display and public annoyance, contrasting past actions with current pressures. It ends with a muddled family dialogue and a stray line from Truth.
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