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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
2
An elderly man calling himself the Lost Prophet was captured by Santa Barbara police after the June quake. He was found atop a high bridge near the Southern Pacific station and confined to a solitary cell as he claimed his prophecies foretold Santa Barbara's doom and the fall of Babylon.
Witness recounts a terror filled quake tearing through a hotel then the city. Buildings collapse, water floods streets, refugees seek safety while rumors swirl. National guardsmen and fire crews restore order as newsrooms rush an extra. Women work as prompters in German theatres.
Wrecked central wing of the Arlington Hotel. dozens treated at Cottage hospital and General hospital lawn for cuts bruises and more Serious injuries include broken ribs concussion and head trauma. Names include W Hickman Harriette Best Mabel Knudson John Ellington G Allan Mantark Macara Villamox plus many others amid widespread damage and hospital visits.
Santa Barbara plans new Alhambra like rebuilding across the city from Montecito to the heart. Homes of America's rich lay wrecked with walls down and chimneys gone as debris strewn streets reveal a community rallying to rebuild. Notable residents and financiers, from Mrs. Lolita Armour to David E. Jones and Wm. G. McAdoo, contribute to relief, while Fleischmann pledges $5,000 to aid recovery and vows to rebuild the city stronger.
The library hosts a picture exhibit of New Castle history featuring Shenango Iron Works on South Jefferson, the city’s first fire engine, and three county histories loaned by prominent families. Old newspapers and era remarks add local color under protective glass. Citizens are urged to loan more home pictures and newspapers to enrich the display.
A two thousand student pageant tracing Civil War to present day will showcase industry transport ecommerce art and education. Descendants of early pioneers and notable families will join the production directed by the Federation of Women's Clubs. Benjamin Franklin Junior High School auditorium will hold 1500 seats with reserved seating five dollars and general admission at the door each evening.
Report details Santa Barbara damage after a major quake with fires, blocked roads, and water shortages. Los Angeles teams, including 12 surgeons, arrived but were stood down as injuries were fewer than feared. Authorities describe a cautious recovery, with a focus on fire protection and rebuilding efforts amid a large police and fire response.
The Santa Barbara quake left eleven dead as rescue teams struggle through wreckage. Fire and police, aided by 16 percent more Los Angeles officers, patrol the streets while sailors arrive to assist. Women serve coffee and food from tents to workers. debris removal continues and looting fears ease after initial chaos. A flooded lumber yard zone near the Southern Pacific station is off limits due to gasoline and diesel spills creating a dangerous pool.
The Legion Home Association led the centennial kickoff in New Castle with speeches by Mayor William H. Dunlap and Senator George T Wingartner. Lieutenant Governor David J. Davia praised the city and the veterans, linking past Union defense to the centennial festivities and urging continued civic pride.
In a formal address the speaker expresses allegiance to the United States and thanks Lieutenant Governor Darin for the centennial ceremonies. The event opened with ceremonies and immediate entertainment, with further accounts to appear in other volumes.
The New Castle Centennial committee arranged an amplifier avatar on the Assembly Platform at North Jefferson and Grant streets. Lieutenant Governor David J. Davis spoke Monday afternoon to a crowd that filled the area, and the amplifier kept expressions audible as thousands gathered, otherwise only a fraction would have heard.
Obituary notices report the death of James H Kilgore at 59 in Columbia South Carolina on Saturday June 27 followed by survivors including a widow and three children with listed residences in Toledo Sharpsville and another locale. Funeral arrangements for Edd Prewett held at Willow Grove Mo Falla church with pallbearers named and burial at Eastbrook cemetery. Stephen Volorix aged 35 dies at home 28 Terrace Avenue after brief illness with funeral at St Nicholas Greek Catholic Church and burial at St Joseph cemetery.
In Indianapolis the National Education Association delegates hear a report by John F. Sims on amending the federal constitution to enable a child labor ban. The convention discusses the battle to adopt the child labor amendment and the path forward for a national policy.
Optimistic reports say the president will leave Plymouth at 11 this morning by automobile for the White House at Swampscott. Doctors assure recovery barring the unexpected, as Mr Coolidge shows remarkable recuperative powers after an emergency bladder operation. John Coolidge will stay with his grandfather until fall before Mr Coolidge returns to Plymouth.
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