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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

Page

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Distress Call From Ship Near Cape Race Reaches Zeeland

A Baltic distress message says the Red Star liner Zeeland picked up the 808 signal near Cape Race after the Raifuku Maru 6 sinking. Other ships heard 808 and are rushing to the reported location as fog and heavy weather hinder searches.

Cape Race Aullitir Internationa News Service Bobton Cape’ Race Atlan Se Red Star Zahe Halifax Zeeland New York

Morning Track Meets Scrapped by Rain at Westminster

Inclement weather leaves Westminster track soggy forcing cancellation of the morning events. Officials say fields are unsafe and no morning program will run, delaying schedules at the Pa venue.

Westminster Mington Maynant Wan Nehat

Injunction Against Big Five Packers Suspended

Justice John Batley of the District Supreme Court suspended the consent decree of injunction against the Big Five Packers that required them to dispose of stockpiles not directly in the industry. The action halts ongoing enforcement and delays required stock disposition.

Jonal Ree Eervies Washington Nay Jonn Batley Court

Red whiskered Belshevika threaten May Day denouncements

The passage calls out red whiskered brethren and wild agitators ready to rally May Day actions. It mocks threats to alter slates and urges laborers to work with tools rather than threats, referencing weather and a thermometer.

Here's Woman Who Has Lived Here For 85 Years

Mrs Ellen Long Norrin, living on East Lincoln avenue at Centennial street, is described as the oldest native born resident of New Castle. Born near Terrace avenue 86 years ago, she has lived in the city her entire life as the Centennial Committee seeks a rival record.

D. Long Ellen (Long) Norrin Lincoln Avenue Centennial Street New Castle City of Terrace Avenue Centennial Committee

Von Hindenburg Seeks Meissner To Stay In Office

Berlin May 1—President elect von Hindenburg asked Under Secretary of State Meissner to remain in office, signaling a peaceful regime like Ebert’s. Meissner, long a close adviser, heads the president’s bureau and is a liberal former official. Details of inauguration plans highlighted an escort by the Third Regiment Guards and past military honors.

DD. Weyer International News Service Berlin von Hindenburg Hnd Ebert Hindenburg Meissner Meisener Hoe Guarda

Blankenbehler Exonerated By Jury In Homicide Case

A coroner's jury in Pittsburgh exonerated Walter M. Blankenbehler of blame for the death of Rey Graham 24 during a quart. The incident followed indecent advances by Graham toward two girls Catherine Zewe 24 and Alica Galbraith 20 who testified they left Graham's car and met Blankenbehler who offered to drive them home. Blankenbehler testified he fired after Graham left his car and tried to drag him from Blankenbehler's vehicle. Also council directed city engineers to investigate a sidewalk grade on Sheridan avenue between Delaware and Audley avenues for potential establishment.

International Nava Service Pittsburgh Walter M. Blankenbehler Rey Graham Blankenbecler Graham Catherine Zewe Alica Galbraith Blankenbehler Council Bheridan Avenue Delaware and Audley Avenues

Death notices for James Sankey and Elizabeth Rowell in Washington area

Obituary fragments report deaths of James FB Sankey 48 Coulyar NOV M. Buntman 74 1013 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington and Mrs Elizabeth Rowell 70 126 Crawfurd Avenue with brief identifiers. no clear dates or full details available.

James FB Sankey Roles Cal Thomas Vogan Coulyar M. Buntman Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Fisher Grantly Elizabeth Rowell Crawfurd Avenue

Detour Blueprints Displayed For State Highway Routes

State Highway Department reissues detour maps for all state highways. The blueprints posted at the News office bulletin board in the Jobby are available for public consultation by anyone planning motor trips through the state.

State Highway Department

Twenty-Five Die In Train Wreck Near SOVIET Mission

A train wreck near Bjargard, Prussia, killed twenty five people today, with officials suspecting a May Day political plot involving the Soviet Economic Mission aboard the Edybhuhnen Berlin Express. The derailed cars toppled into a slope, burying victims. Polish officials led the incident.

Sules Tos Eee Berlin Russia Hydtkubhnen Pruania

Mrs Taylor Attends Council Of Women In Pittsburgh

Mrs Taylor attends Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women meeting at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. Prominent speakers include Mrs Willy Martin and Mrs Hannah Durban with Gov Pinchot’s wife Mrs George Pepper. The principal address was by Richard Washburn Childs. About nine hundred delegates and five hundred luncheon guests attended.

W.'A. Valor Leasure Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Council Republican WiMam Penn Mra Willy Martin Hannah Durham Republcan Stata Committee George Wharton Pepper Gilford Pinchot Wits Pinchot Bara Boffel Enoch Rauh Richerd Washburn Childs United States

Ask For Sewer On Vine Street Petitioned By Property Owners

John Zukel appeared in council today to seek extending sanitary sewer along Vine Street after an auction trench ready for installation. Mr. Kessler noted a newly built house unsold due to lack of sewer service. City engineer to provide an estimate for the cost. residents had petitioned over a year ago with no action.

Michel Keaaler John Zukel Uy Vine Street Kessler Etradt

Free Circus Tickets for Local Children

A plan offers 100 free tickets to the 101 Wild Wear Show on May 9. Children under 14 in New Gaatle and Lawrence County can secure tickets, with all under 16 eligible.

New Gaatle Lawrence County

Unearth Crew In Student Poison Death Mystery

The Ohio State University poison case deepens as M Niles Ford, secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy, reports that gelatin capsules containing strychnine differ from regular ones used at the dispensary. He says killings seem deliberate but will not release further facts until the governor receives his report.

Ohio State University M. Niles Ford State Board of Pharmacy Ford Donahey Pharmacy College

City Asked to Build Inlet Outlet To Stove Plant Traffic

The Stove and Range Company of Pittsburgh asks the city to provide an inlet and outlet from its plant to Gardner Avenue viaduct and Mahoning Avenue district. The request was referred to Street Commission. JE Barteaux and Hiram Miller to use the alley along the car works as a detour during viaduct construction. The plant claims isolation has reduced its value by at least a third.

Stove and Range Company Pittsburgh Gardner Avenue Mahoning Avenue Barteaux Hiram Miller Hobart

Los Angeles May Begin Delayed Airship Trip

In Lakehurst on May 1, commander George W. Steele said the Los Angeles dirigible may start its delayed trip to Porto Alegre late today but the launch is unlikely to occur tomorrow. Bad weather has repeatedly postponed the voyage.

Lakehurrt N.J Los Angeles Porto Alen George W. Steele Howe

Legionnaires To Meet This Evening At Home

Regular meeting of Gaston Pont No 3434 Legion will be held at home this evening. All members are urged to attend and be prompt.

Legionairres Gaston Pont

Woman Found Dead In Gary Linked To Jealous Husband

The body of Lucia Desiderio of Gary was found after a life marked by infidelity and constant scrutiny from jealous husband Luis Desiderio, a bootlegger missing since the crime. Police trace rendezvous notes and suspect Desiderio knew her movements. he previously faced a peace bond after a prior attack. The case continues with details carried to Page Two.

International News Service Cricago Gary Indiana Dupes Josephine Hesiderla Lulx Bia Prowao Amones Polita Luis Lucia Desiderio Willian Lyon Luis Desiderio Dunes

Brigands Report Kidnap Betty Blythe Actress

London May 1 John Hardey press agent for Betty Blythe said a cable from Jerusalem claimed she was kidnapped by kidnappers while filming. Director Edward Josy and a Dr Markus with a film company were wounded. A second cable suggested Blythe would soon be rescued and named the unreleased film awaiting exhibition in the United States.

International News Service London John Hardey Preas Betty Blythe Jeruaslem Miss Blythe Kri' Pande Edward Josy Markus Harding Galilés Misa Blythe Belor United States

Rob Fourth Avenue Station Heist Near Pittsburgh

Three masked bandits robbed the Fourth avenue station of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Pittsburgh early today escaping with more than $1,000 in cash. Police have no trace of the robbers.

Bulletin International News Service Pittsburgh Fourth Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad

May Day Quiet In Large Cities Through Europe

May Day reports from Paris London and Berlin describe police vigilance and restricted meetings. In Paris and across Europe authorities forbid gatherings while a cadre of arrests and protests surface in Madrid and Tokyo as labor groups mark May Day.

Europe

Brisbane Editorials Join New Castle News Feature

The Brisbane editor Arthur Brisbane, famed writer read by forty million daily, will appear as a permanent column in The New Castle News starting next Monday. The newspaper promises top quality features and believes Brisbane’s Today column will engage thousands of readers.

Arthur Brisbane New Castle News Brisbane

Police disband ten Communist meetings in New York district

The New York financial district was guarded by police to crush May Day demos. Ten Communist meetings were disbanded, literature seized, and names and addresses of attendees were recorded. Trotsky and Lenin pictures were found alongside American flags. William Z Foster, leader of the Workers Party steel strike, was noted among those present.

International News Service London Hyde Park Warkarn Bulgaria Paris Vincennes New York Financial District Trotsky Lenin Workers League State Union Educational League William Z. Foster United States

Grove City Sunday School Averages 1006 During Month

Grove City Pa May 1 The Grace XI EB church Sunday school reached a record high average in the month The four Sundays attendance averaged 1006, prompting discussion of a new building The committee aims to begin construction as soon as plans are decided and bids prepared with hopes to have the structure ready for occupancy by cold weather

Wewe Grove City Grace XI

Marriage Licenses Granted in Wayne Township Region

Local records show marriage licenses issued to Rudolf Luckaca and Wayne Township resident. Toth and Wayne Township licensee. Riztera Ferra and Wampum resident. Jennié Christotare and Hillaville resident. John Eperthener and Plain Grove resident. Wilda Epplinger and Plain Grove resident.

Rudolf Luckaca Wayne Wutta Toth Wampum Jennié Christotare Yee Hillaville John Eperthener Plain Grove Wilda Epplinger

Ex-Convict And Child Captured After Dog Tracking

Earl Woodward and 11 year old Lucille Chatterton were found near East Brookfield Vermont after a police dog tracked Woodward to an abandoned barn. A three-armed posse surrounded the barn and Woodward was captured without resistance. Lucille, soaked and tired, was taken to Jord’s home for warmth and food as threats of violence were reported. The manhunt had been ongoing for a week.

Bullenternational News Service East Brookfield Earl Woodward Eve Younz Lucille Chatterton Woodward Lucille Catterton Lucille Jord

Light earthquake felt in Los Angeles area

An early today light quake was recorded with minimal awareness by residents. Reports mention tremors felt in San Bernardino Riverside and the Pomona valley with no damage. Councilman Burns urged a carbight at the Kurte property corner Croton Avenue and East Washington Street, but council deferred action until lighting at the point is evaluated after the new fighting system is installed.

International Ce Service Los Angeles San Bernardino Riverside Pomona Valley Ww. T. Burns Kurte Croton Avenue East Washington Street

Multiple Disruptions Hit Industry and Community

A series of incidents disrupts work and safety across several cities. Phoenix Iron plant at Meadville closed by Samuel Duff due to lack of orders, costing about 200 workers. A three story fall at Mount Carmel hospital leaves Peter Reichswein dead. Bourne, former U S Senator, wins a plantation seat at Mobile Alabama. Eric Sheets, 42, of Apollo Ohio, convicted of manslaughter for killing his cousin Aaron Rheets and sentenced to up to twenty years. Sharon Steel Hoop Company suspends operations at Lowelley, North Carolina, for repairs on a stack in operation since 1910. Arthur Waller, a Newton High School student in Queens, elected head of the student body. Five hundred workers at the Preston Steel Car plant quit after a one-half hour day increase.

Eric Sheets Gal- Apolla Aaron Rheets

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