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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
15
Crowe prepares to grill accused man as Shepherd McClintock case nears closing. Wary testimony expected from Shepherd on the stand despite his wife opposing it. Courtroom strategy centers on Crowe’s planned cross examination and resulting implications for the murder indictment.
Rosario Scalzo moves his shoe repair business from 929 West Grant Avenue to 365 West Washington Street across from Harmony station. He will continue operations as a skilled cobbler in the new location.
Fragmentary notes describe a defendant likely to rest with closing arguments and a jury verdict expected after further testimony. Names and precise actions are not readable, but references to Shepherd and Crane hint at a criminal trial proceeding with witnesses and defense presentation.
Many boys and girls at New Cas are urged to use library books during the summer months to prepare for next year’s English work. Books are scarce in winter, so reading now helps students pick preferred titles from the reading list and read at leisure. A revised reading list and library timetable are available for school students who wish to consult it.
Mrs. Sarah Jana Cocaine, 62, wife of John Cocaine, was killed when an automobile overturned on the Monongahela pike near Donora, suffering a skull fracture. Passenger Mrs. Lewis Valleycourse, 45, was cut and bruised and taken to Monongahela Memorial hospital. Harold Reynolds, 30, of Donora, drove the car that collided with a machine driven by C. M. Brown of Wilson.
Sheriff William G. Andrews this morning took Henriatta Marshall and Viola Long to the Allegheny county workhouse. Tia farmer was sentenced eight months and the latter six months on liquor charges.
Broadway reels from the death of Danny Caswell at age 19 after flu and pneumonia. The Cleveland native, once married to Jessie Reed and later linked to Folies Bergère, died in St Helena Hospital as friends and his mother, Elizabeth Caswell, kept vigil. he faced a sudden illness that surprised his old Broadway circle.
As the centennial nears recollections recall Thomas Durgan a longtime leader in Lawrence County and New Castle history. He served in the state legislature and helped shape early local law while residing near Barthel United Presbyterian Church. His family faced Civil War service with five sons surviving and campaigning across the nation. Grandsons and great grandchildren later served in World War I including a Croix de Guerre recipient.
Greensburg Pa June 23 James Payne of Latrobe has sued Charles Adams of Latrobe to recover 10000 damages Adams was arrested on capias and jailed Payne alleges Adams alienated the affections of his wife Effie Payne he says they lived together 25 years and have five children Adams allegedly persuaded Mrs Payne to leave him in April 1924 and on other dates to prejudice her mind against her husband
Mise Madalyn Milleman and Telford Newton united in a June 18 ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev. Bellies of Ellwood City officiating. The bride wore a selected attire and the couple received family congratulations.
Dressed in Eray and old Tose gown the bride wore a corsage of bridal vases. Attendants Jihel Milleman and Charles Houk. After ceremony, dinner served by the bride’s mother and Mrs Cora Rew and Alise Hazel Rew. The newlyweds plan a Niagara Falls and Canada trip before settling at home in Lingavoung Ill Wood City ORVUAH PARSONALS. Bert Weigle and Alva Gummercy visit friends. Herman Newton has recovered from heat illness. Miss Ethel Moore and others visiting.
Dr. Eliot notes camping as key in education and America's global outreach through Y M C A camps in India China Korea Philippines Cuba and South America. The piece highlights cross cultural unity among campers in Greece Estonia and other places and cites 1723 Y M C A campers last year plus local New Castle camp shaping Christian ideals and fair play.
Officials of the PRWR today told council they would soon install a danger light system at the Furnace Street crossing. Red lights will flash horizontally when a train comes within 400 to 1,000 feet. If successful, a similar light at the P.L.R.R. crossing on North Croton Avenue may follow. Attorney Graham noted guard gates are obsolete with autos. the railroad company recommended automatic lights after a council request. If the system fails to prove beneficial, it will be removed.
Hazel Marie Morrin, 14 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Morr is recovering in Waynesburg hospital after an operation to remove a nail two and a half inches long swallowed by the child.
Daughters of the American Revolution open a central rest room at Frew Wurnimire store corner during Centennial week. The room will be staffed by DAR members and open daily to visitors and volunteers, benefiting thousands attending city activities next week.
Detective R J Haverty of Altoona was jailed for four months after pleading guilty to blackmail and soliciting and accepting bribes to settle liquor violation cases. The arrest followed investigations by local authorities and his removal from duty.
Stop signs will be placed at the intersection of North Street and Sorbie MUL and Ray Street in Tishington. Police plan a visibility push to curb traffic conditions and improve safety on the main thoroughfare.
A Labor Party meeting in Lawrences County Assembly hall discussed placing candidates in upcoming races. The session focused on selecting nominees and organizing campaigning efforts for the party slate.
Readable fragments show names involved in local council and school board race activity. The text mentions preparations and meetings at the offices, with several candidate names and dates only partially preserved.
A city council member directs Robert White to prepare an ordinance aligning with the Viewers raper on Titus Street near Green Gmint street and Shenan Re pobery, while Laonell intends to pave the street in proper condition.
City engineers announce street work near Ray Street with Groton Avenue repaving toward Fay Street this evening and Raw Street possibly closed as a detour tomorrow. Detours will redirect traffic and affect nearby intersections.
Permit listings show Gary Porter and Norwood Avenue garage projects, a Waerix address on Madison Avenue garage, Armetrong at 1037 Maryland for a shop, and Hares at 2 Mahontog Avenue garage or related work. Authorities reference W. Al and Haerix firms in the filings.
Notes from Harlansburg area report school matters at CBS School and pupil observations. Mentioned are Watson household hospital updates for Norma F, Mrs. Eigin McCory, and family. Shenung Valley Hospital care for adenoids and tonsils, My late May surgery notes, and a reunion planned by the Emery-Pinoy families at Liberty Lodge on June 1.
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