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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
30
Police investigators pursue the killer of a Kane girl at her funeral as authorities urge witnesses to come forward. Detectives describe the case as a violent attack and appeal for information from relatives and neighbors.
New York detectives attended the funeral of Florence Kane as they investigate the slaying, focusing on whether the killer may be drawn to the scene. Police say little has been accomplished after days of inquiry. The Kane home lies across from the funeral gathering.
Police disclosed four and one half days of inquiry failed to identify the killer. They described the suspect as a giant Negro based on descriptions from four attacked women, while a fifteen year old white boy is also being probed for the murder night. Walter Johnson of Jacksonville Fla was questioned on vagary charges after an arrest at a Brooklyn elevated station where he acted strangely.
New York report says two exclusive hotels refuse to accept George M. Dyott and his monkey named Mr. Brown as guests. Dyott, who just arrived from South America after a failed search for white Indians, finds a third hotel willing to house the animal.
Silver Stars and citations for gallantry in action against Spain in Cuba and insurgents in the Philippines during the Spanish American War were awarded by the department. Among them was A. L. Boylan of Philadelphia for gallantry at Guadalupe Philippines.
Berlin reports Germany must wait two extra days for the council of ambassadors note due to Foreign Minister Stresemann's absence. France delays publication at Berlin’s request, outlining evacuation conditions for Cologne requiring at least twenty hours and ideally twenty four hours after delivery.
Grove City Pennsylvania reports milk output at the local creamery lagging due to late May frosts that kept dairymen from turning cows out at night. June is expected to bring a substantial increase as warm weather boosts demand for cream for ice cream from Pittsburgh Erie and Cleveland dealers.
FAIRMONT W Va June 2 James Irving Carper of Charleston admitted robbing the Morton Freeman store on the Grafton road and escaping from the Boys Reform School at Pruntytown He is held at police headquarters awaiting guard transport back to the correctional institute
Frost last week damaged the local strawberry crop in Mercer County Pennsylvania. Early plants were in bloom and frozen. late berries may have escaped.
In Los Angeles the fifty-first annual Nobles of the Mystic Shrine conclave began with opening ceremonies at the Coliseum. Imperial Potentate James E. Chandler presided as Mayor George Cryer and Grand Master David Reese welcomed attendees. A California luncheon preceded business sessions and tonight features a Spanish barbecue, rodeo events arranged by Tom Mix, and a Douglas Fairbanks entertainment program.
The summer intensive campaign to save life and prevent accidents on railroads began June 1 and runs to September 36 under the American Railway Association. It notes a five percent drop in crossing deaths in 1924 versus 1923 and a thirteen percent decrease in early 1925 accidents, with a seventeen percent rise in automobile usage.
A Ford truck owned by John Haven of 317 Norwood Avenue was damaged about 25 dollars Monday afternoon around 3 49 when gasoline leaking from the gas line caught fire while the car stood on Croton hill. Firemen responded to alarm 26.
W E Straight, 59, was removed to Marion county jail by authorities fearing for his safety after he was arrested on charges of mistreating an 11 year old girl. The warrant, sworn by the girl's father, accuses him of coaxing the girl into his home and assaulting her while Mrs Straight was away. He is held without bond.
City considers raising funds via duct from Croton Hill to Lincoln Avenue but finds private capital a viable path for a toll bridge. Projections suggest dividends if built privately and later city takeover possible. A cheaper Rural avenue Nes hannock bridge across the hollow is also discussed as an alternate route.
Rev and Mrs F E Stough of Winter avenue will represent St John s Lutheran church at the Foreign Missionary convention of the West Conference of the Pittsburgh Synod at Grace Lutheran church Rochester Pa on Wednesday evening June 3 Rev J Roy Strock president of Noble college India will speak and discuss the Andhra Christian college work in India and China taken over by the Foreign Missionary board Delegates from other Lutheran churches of New Castle plan to attend.
Ralph LeRoy Park, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Park of Winslow Avenue, fractured his left arm below the elbow in a yard fall at home. An X ray will determine the full extent of the injury and pain.
Miss Annetta McKee of the YWCA will oversee the Mission Picnic tables at City Rescue Mission on Thursday June 1s for Mothers and Kiddies. The Women’s Prayer Circle meets Wednesday 2 4 pm at 17 S Mercer St. Friday Bible class with Frank Geiger studies Exodus. Also note: Swanepoel, Transvaal woman, has slept five years and never been conscious since a lover’s death fifteen years ago.
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