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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
2
Miami observes the death of William Jennings Bryan with ceremonies at Royal Palm Park under Rev. Will Garret and other speakers. A separate service at Mary Mount estate in Cocoanut Grove will be led by Rev. Poster W. Taylor, suspending business during the funeral hour.
Police logged two automobile accidents with damage. Colonel Hamilton at 117 Willard Ave failed to notice lowered guard gates at Grant Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing. His nephew was with him. Thomas Farrow of 01 State Street drove west on Washington near traction taffies when Sam Coleman allegedly tried to pass on the right, forcing Farrow into the safety zone. A street car was damaged in a separate incident. A baby in a Bath hospital England aged three pounds was placed in an incubator receiving hourly whey.
A jumble of short vignettes describes everyday scenes from a driver failing to park on East Street to shopkeepers testing merchandise by handling or manipulating items. The text then shifts to international notes on Italy and Belgium debt talks, with ambassadorial movements and expected negotiation dates.
The article notes looming debt discussions as the United States prepares for negotiations with Belgium, Italy, and France. Officials compile a compendium of figures on each nation’s economic status, including exports, imports, budgets, and taxes, to base talks on capacity to pay.
Districts and ward based Republican primaries are listed for New Castle with candidates in Fourth Ward for City Council Charles Patterson in Third Ward and Second Ward primaries. The notice names Arnolds and local party officials seeking votes and confirms district based election actions.
In Washington the funeral for William Jennings Bryan draws large tributes, with a guard of honor by Spanish American War veterans and a procession to Arlington. The service at the Church of Presidents begins at 3. Mrs Bryan remains in seclusion at a hotel as plans unfold for the burial.
Reports suggest Dr King may be chosen to replace Benn as public commission turmoil unfolds over resignations and possible reappointment. Observers expect a governor’s move amid a looming 1927 legislature session that could reshape the commission and its five Pinchot appointees.
Local science circles report meteors observed near Ponca Nebraska and Hot Springs South Dakota. The latest meteor about ten inches in diameter struck a barbed wire fence near the Dennis O Flaherty home and burned on the ground. Two steers were electrocuted by the electric wire. The object stayed hot and was dug up the next afternoon. In Hot Springs A A Hardin saw a comet like flame and a red hot meteor left a crater in the grass. The meteor cooled and weighed two rounds heavy.
The Lawrence county Red Cross seeks names of all residents who died in World War I service. Miss Olive Reed asks parsons and friends to mail details including the service member’s name, company, home address, and death circumstances to Clive Reed at Red Cross Headquarters New Castle Pa.
London August 31 Britain debates evolution anew as Sir Arthur Keith challenges Professor Dare about the Taung skull claim. Dare defends that the skull is a fulcrum in human evolution showing a more ape-like face and brain cast.
In Philadelphia on July 31 Dr Henry H Mohler medical director of Jefferson Hospital said there is no physical reason why one cannot sleep as well in hot weather as in cold. He noted excessive heat may cause sleeplessness but a very cold room would have a similar effect. Quietness is key and restlessness in hot weather may stem from noises outside open windows. The degree of sleep depends on daily activities and overall physical condition rather than temperature.
Tokyo July 31 A new draft law for press regulation in Japan replaces the existing Press Law and Law of publications. The bill, to be submitted to the Imperial Diet, abolishes deposits on publishers for political comment, requires indication of exact passages when suppressing issues, and bans import of foreign periodicals deemed harmful to public morals or order.
Philadelphia July 28 Beginning tomorrow August 1 all grades of coal will advance 25 cents a ton, says Charles K Scull secretary of the Coal Exchange Prices have moved then down earlier to govern until July 3 when another rise is announced The August 1 rise returns prices to March level Farmers in Calhoun County Michigan worry over arhy worm infestation threatening mint onions and cabbage crops
Robert James Cochran aged three months son of Mr and Mrs Robert Cochran died at home on South Beaver Street extension. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 PM from the residence. Minnie E Patterson wife of Herbert Patterson of 609 North Avenue Wilkinsburg died suddenly at her sister’s home on East Wallace Avenue Thursday evening About 6 15 PM survived by a brother James McMasters of New York City Funeral Saturday at 10 AM at Mrs Harper’s home then in Wilkinsburg First United Presbyterian church at 4 PM Interment Homewood cemetery Ted Hennett Davis six weeks son of Mr and Mrs Edward Davis of 407 Bridge Street died Thursday evening at home after pneumonia Funeral Saturday morning at 10 16 from residence Rev W W Nelson Second Baptist church Interment Greenwood cemetery
Robert Emmett McCart aged 10 days, infant son of George and Edith McCart of Spring Street, died last evening in the New Castle hospital. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon. Burial was made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Richmond Virginia July 41 The grand jury indicted Rudolph E Diese a young department store clerk for killing three people including Detective Harvey Burke after a running gun fight. The slayings followed a dispute over Mrs Vivian Peers whom Diese had lived with causing jealousy that led to the murders of Vivian Tom Carter and Burke. Defense may argue insanity and locals press for a prompt trial.
An unidentified woman about 25, well dressed with a wedding ring and diamond, was found murdered on Orange Mountain. Police believe she was beaten and choked, possibly thrown from a car. A second item reports Emil Laurell of 616 Forest Street ordered before the mayor over a dog incident.
Atlantic City July 31 bulletin quotes John J. Lewis International president of the United Mine Workers of America saying no progress of any character has been made in joint negotiations with anthracite operators to avert a national coal strike starting September 1. Talks have run since July 8 with ongoing charges and counter charges.
Shoe manufacturers claim the thickening of a woman's ankles from wearing low heels is only an optical illusion with no permanent change in size. The debate centers on whether footwear alters ankle appearance or form.
Harrisburg July 21 Ice cream and other foods in the same cabinet or refrigerator cannot be sold under the new ice cream regulation law. State pure food agents will prosecute dealers violating these provisions. Director James W Kellogg notes it is unlawful and unsanitary to mix ice cream with other foods due to odor and flavor transfer.
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