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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
23
After 24 hours of quiet optimism for a quick settlement in Shanghai the situation deteriorated as a foreign police sergeant was badly wounded by a Chinese mob. The officer was patrolling the foreign settlement when his pistol was snatched and he was dragged into an alley and attacked with hatchets.
A Canadian note to the United States repeats Ottawa’s claim to northern territories. The government states its position on border and sovereignty issues, framing the dispute as a matter of national integrity. Analysts note the wording aims to assert ownership while seeking diplomatic clarity.
Washington reports Canada has reiterated a claim to all land between Northern Canada and the North Pole in a note tied to the MacMillan expedition. Canada offers aid while in its territory but objects to any U S land claim. State Department says the note was not a protest and a U S reply may not be necessary.
About 1,100 delegates at the Protected Home Circle convention in Philadelphia left for Atlantic City by special trains to spend the day away. They will return tonight for the closing session and the initiation of 250 new members into the circle.
A reader asks about local knowledge and receives a curious reply highlighting the value of knowing one’s city. The exchange reflects civic pride and prompts residents to explore landmarks and community ties.
TODAY'S QUESTIONS ask for section locations in the city First ward Snakes Rest and names of Civil War era church White Hall. It also wonders when Neshannock Avenue was paved and who ran canal boats through the city. Submit name and address to Inquiry Editor.
The investigation begins as injured passengers are treated in Easton and surrounding towns. Doctors predict 59 deaths. Hospitals in Warren Phillipsburg Dover Morristown report multiple critical injuries and fatalities. The Cochrane morgue holds six bodies with difficult identifications due to scalding steam.
Prenter named leader to succeed Stone in a high finance role. He has served as vice president and cashier of the cooperative bank here and is a director of Empire Trust Company in New York. He also holds positions in many Brotherhood organized companies implementing its new financial policies.
The Philadelphia Pile Fabric Mills represented by Attorney E M Underwood filed a suit against Frew Furniture for 436 64 dollars claimed as due for merchandise.
The roster names Mrs. Antonio Bernhardt, Mrs. Barbara Fahrer, George Paule, Mrs. Augusta Eiseman, Mrs. Caroline Rock and others among the dead. Also listed are injured and critically injured passengers from Chicago, Scranton, and nearby towns, with ages and cities. The incident spans Hackettstown and Easton with a long list of victims and injured.
A small crowd heard speakers praise nursing as noble and soul satisfying as eight women received diplomas. Hon. S. P. Emery presented the diplomas, Dr. P. J. Brice urged standards for nurses, and music by Elizabeth Fleming Frances Mellor and Mr. Miller closed the event. The graduates were Anna Mary Maffley Coletta Marie Doerner Grayce Elizabeth Morrissey Esther Frances Reynolds Mary Elizabeth Elliott Augusta Martina Roll Margaret Ardell Ulch Mary Catherine Maffley.
Miss Mary Martin of County Line street and Miss Cora Andrews of Court street plan extended Western trips starting Thursday. Martin will visit Los Angeles and other West locations, returning by September first. Andrews will visit Oklahoma City and Denver and Colorado Springs before visiting Kalamazoo, Michigan, with return to New Castle around August first.
Mr and Mrs John W Cox of New Wilmington announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet Esther to William M Hendricks of Bristol Pa The engagement will end with a July wedding.
Members of the Women's Welsh club will meet at the YWCA Thursday evening at 7 45. New officers will be elected during the session.
MacMillan and Bowdoin-linked auxiliary polar steamer sail from Wisccsett with escorts for a long Arctic mission. Aboard the air search will be an amphibian piloted by Lieut. Commander Richard E. Byrd. A farewell gathering in Boston area includes notable officials and Mrs. Peary.
Personal mentions include Robert Brinton of Fast New Castle ill at home. Mrs. Samuel Ellison of Grant street visits Ellwood City friends. Richard A. Nye of Massillon is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stevens in North Lee avenue. E. R. Campbell of New Castle and C. E. Shuttack of Youngstown plan two weeks in Montreal. Various births and travels noted among local families and visitors from McKeesport, Sharon, Pittsburgh, Connellsville, and Canada.
A woman wearing overalls drives a pickup along Washington Street while a man in the street notes how close the vehicle came to striking him, claiming proximity as the truck passes by.
The First Methodist church unit will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM in the Sunday school room with convention reports from Sharon and officer elections on the agenda. American Home Watchmen Fort Eureka No 45 plans an 8 PM gathering at the City Building to arrange a picnic.
Meeting of Pennsylvania Chapter No 93 American Insurance scheduled for this evening has been postponed for two weeks, delaying plans and activities.
Pennsylvania chapter No. 93 A I A postpones its regular meeting to Wednesday July 1. At the First Christian Church Young People's Senior Christian Endeavor meeting officers elected for the year include President Carl White Vice President Lewis Jenkins Treasurer Mrs J W Woods Secretary Martha Matthews and Pianist Ruth Patton.
Willing Workers class of Croton avenue Methodist Sunday school will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Seth Nixon on Martin street. Committee members include Mrs C C Wygant Mrs M E Rem ley Mrs A Tunnison Mrs Anna Williams Mrs George Shuler Mrs Bert Smith Mrs H F Thompson and Mrs J H Thompson. Gladys Carr elected president of the Queen Esther Circle at the Croton avenue church with officers Grace Ear heart Vivian Rem ley Elsie Warner Francis Smith Irene McClelland Alice Shuler Grace Harris. A report on the Sharon Methodist missionary convention was given by Violet Shuler. seventeen members attended socials and refreshments.
Berean Bible Class will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Klingensmith with Mrs. Patterson as leader and Miss McKee as teacher. Trinity Church Women’s Guild met to set the meeting for the second Thursday monthly and arranged a fall bazaar.
The First Baptist Church Missionary Society plans a Thursday morning breakfast at the Park. Members are invited to attend and support missionary work.
The Past Chiefs' Association of the Pythian Sisters plans a tureen dinner and all day quilting Friday at the K. of P. hall. The event invites members to join for a day of food and sewing.
Loyal White and Ida Mae Michael of New Castle. Robert C. Sutton and Sarah H. Stickle of New Castle. Herbert Hassler and Gladys Thompson of Alliance. Herman Lenz and Eleanor Nesbit of New Castle R D 1. Carl Kuhn of Enon Valley and Florence Cory of Enon Valley.
The Central Union W C T U and L T L announce a regular meeting Friday at 7 45 PM in the Y W C A parlors.
Admitted James Johnston 420 Fern Street and William Rimour. Discharged June Whitting New Bedford.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret A Gibbon wife of Edward Gibbon were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from her daughter 1020 Winslow avenue Rev George M Landis officiated with a solo by Mrs Paul D Weller Pallbearers were Reese Brice Joseph Richards Daniel Richards Lester Klingensmith John Murdock Oscar Benson Burial followed in Oak Park cemetery Also noted is the death of Mrs Sarah Graham Johnston aged 71 widow of Samuel N Johnston at 409 South Walnut street Funeral services set for Friday June 19 at 2 36 pm at her residence with interment in Greenwood cemetery Also reported are services for Chris Williams held Tuesday evening at City Home with burial in City Home cemetery
Mrs Laura Bell Rice aged 64, wife of E. E. Rice, died today at 12 15 PM at her home 119 Milton Street after an extended illness Funeral arrangements and further notice will be announced later by the family
Charles Evans Hughes told a Faneuil Hall audience the nation needs more intelligent direction of democracy as Boston marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The event began with a bonfire that drew 150,000 spectators and included a Boy Scout parade and pageant near the monument before patriotic exercises.
Tax books of the Third and Sixth wards are in the county treasurer’s office. Miss Hazel Hanna, assistant to Treasurer David E. Nessie, urges residents to pay taxes now to avoid a rush when remaining books are turned over. Township and borough books are also in the treasurer’s office.
Adrian L. Cahill, a New Castle High School class of 1918 graduate, completed dental studies at the Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery this week. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Cahill, formerly of New Castle, now living in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Street department employees began improving Neshannock avenue Narrows the main road to the bathing beach. Workers will lay pipes to drain hillside water with rock and dirt cover. Commissioner Barteaux and Councilman Miller accompanied barriers on the river side as the council backs the project.
Allegheny College instructor Prof Darling will address a men s Bible class of the First Methodist church and their families at a social hour and festival on Thursday June 18. The group looks forward to the event with keen anticipation.
Street car employees of the 3-0 company will begin a two month no accident period from July 1. The New Castle division has a splendid record and officials hope to avoid all accidents during July and August. Motorists are urged to cooperate.
Officials map traffic arrangements on West Wellington Street as paving extends toward Centennial week. City car officers estimate contract completion within three weeks and coordinate inbound and outbound flow to minimize disruption.
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