Senior High Closes With Fine Program
New Castle high school closed the 1924-25 term with closing exercises in the auditorium. Principal F Orth presided as juniors filled seats while Rev Walter E McClure introduced Dr Leon Tucker of New York City who spoke to students. Prize awards from WC T U and Garden clubs honored top posters and essays, with cash prizes awarded to Katherine Kelly Abe Newmark Robert Call Mary Loudon Mildred Apdegraph and George Jones.
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New Castle
F. Orth
Charlie
Walter E. McClure
First Presbyterian Church
Leon Tucker
New York City
Tucker
WC. T. U
Brother
Katherine Kelly
Abe Newmark
Carnegie Stes
Robert Call
Mary Loudon
Garden Clubs
Mildred Apdegraph
George Jones
Rule Compensation Referees May Work Until They Resign
Harrisburg Pa June 3 Workmen s compensation referees appointed before the administrative code became effective in 1923 may continue until death or resignation The department of justice ruled in an opinion by William A Schnader special deputy attorney general that referees appointed after the code s inception may serve four years only
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Ondernational News Service
Harrisburg
Department of Justice
William A. Schnader
New Castle Centennial Hopes and Call to Citizens
A 1920s style appeal urges New Castle residents to back the town’s centennial. The piece emphasizes civic pride, participation, and promotion through stickers booths and word of mouth. It argues centennials require nurturing like orchids and urges broad public involvement.
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New Castle
Phil Kearney
Phil
Deadlock Looms On Tax Measures In West Virginia
Charleston June 3. The West Virginia legislature faced a looming deadlock as Senate and House revenue bills headed for conference. Both proposals raise gross sales taxes on natural gas oil and utilities. The Senate adds heavy coal and manufacturers taxes. A companion appropriation bill will accompany any approved measure.
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International News Service
Charleston
W. Way
Senate
House
Lockhaven Man, 64, Dies At Ball Game
A 64 year old Lockhaven man collapsed and died at a ball game after cheering vociferously. He had been in good health and served as treasurer of a large confectionery firm. Police reported no foul play.
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Lockhaven
Herman
Aleoa
Three Die as Heatwave Continues in New York
New York endures a third day of extreme heat with temperatures around 82 degrees before noon. Officials report three deaths and thirteen others overcome by heat as the heatwave tightens its grip on the city and surrounding areas.
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N. Y
C International News Service
New York
Record heat wave claims three lives in New York City
Weather bureau notes extreme temperatures as three deaths occur during a record heat wave. Thirteen more people collapse from heat and two fatalities stem from a restaurant kitchen incident where workers were exposed to the heat. Emergency crews rush to cooling centers and hospitals as heat warnings persist.
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Weather Bureau
New York City
Strike spreads as Chinese cities may join nationwide walkout
International News Service reports that the general strike and anti foreign riots in Shanghai are rapidly expanding toward nationwide proportions. Observers say Peking Tientsin Hankow Hong Kong Canton and other foreign dominated cities may see similar actions as Shanghai is already in the throes of a general strike.
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China
Cinternational Laws Service
Ashington
Shianghai
Peking
Tien Tsin
Hankaw
Hong Kong
Canton
Washington
Shanghai
Political unrest and layoffs hit Hongkong firms and utilities
Disturbances last year paralyzed business in Hongkong for three weeks as foreigners in the international settlement faced coercion to volunteer for work to keep the electric light plant water works and other public utilities operating. agitators and Bolshevist agents threaten Chinese workers and their families who stay on. Officers changed with Ray Richards on motorcycle duty and H Ma Reynolds covering for Grover Syling in the sergeant’s office during his vacation.
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Hongkong
Ray Richards
H. Mai Reynolds
Grover Syling
Syling
Saving plan promise inspires cautious investor trust
A scrambled note touts saving and loan accounts as superior investments backed by strong security and a benevolent sponsor. The text implies a form of "Mother Marth" backing and urges readers to consider a structured savings plan, hinting at renavigation of a family budget.
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Marth
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Young Men's Clothes Shop
New Castle, Pa
Bessia Farr
Plattsburg
Drugmst
Guarantees Distributing Co
Diamond St. Pitchard Pa
NEW Castle Grocery CO. Wholesale Grocers and Distributors
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West Virginia
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M. C. Limber Co
Greer
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W. J. Offutt Co
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ANT Transerte
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