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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1925

Page

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Fifty Coast Guard Vessels Ready To Sail

Fifty United States Coast Guard ships sit at Clifton Sailors Island awaiting orders to steam to sea amid a major bootlegging crackdown. Nineteen Staten Island guardsmen were arrested for dishonest practices as prohibition enforcement tightens along New Jersey and Long Island coasts.

M. DA Parma International News Service New York United States Coast Guard Clifton Staken Island Staten Island Coast Guard Rll New Jersey Long Island Dry” Army Chrief A. Q. Merrick Gvery Cove Inlet Atlantic W. V. B. Jacobs Chie R. Q. Merrick

Gentlemanly sport ethic in the face of luck and loss

A reflective piece on sportsmanship, arguing that character matters more than winning. It urges players to act with dignity whether they win or lose, noting fate and fair effort shape the true type of gentleman. The text closes with weather as forty degrees.

Gene Jeman

Wall Collapse Buries Two Men Near Chicago Loop

International News Service reports two men were buried and two injured when a fourth story building wall collapsed on construction near the Loop in Chicago. Recovery was halted due to danger of further brick and mortar falls.

International News Service Chicago Loop

Battle in French Morocco as Abdel-Krim mobilizes 25000

Paris reports a fierce clash between French troops and Riffian forces led by Abdel-Krim at Bibane in French Morocco. Foreign Office officials say the situation is serious with 25000 rebels surrounding Chech ouan, while about 12000 French troops remain in the field. Spain halts offensive plans in Moroccan territories as Primo Rivera criticizes costs.

Foreign Office Paris Urletino Conternational Abdal-Krim At French Morocco Gav Abdel Krim Abdel Krim Spain Spanish Moroccos Seville Primo Rivera Directory Spanish Nos

City Council Considers New Neshannock Bridge Plan

At council instigation by D O Davies a conference with county commissioners will be set to study a bridge across the Neshannock river to ease traffic. Davies supports a North Street to Cro ton Avenue span while Burns backs a Croton Avenue to South Mill arising route to the Dietterle property.

D. O. Davies Neshannock River Davies

Forty families flee fire in New York tenement

Fires started in a baby carriage on the first floor of a five story tenement at 440 West Forty fifth street forced about forty families to the street in the early hours. Firemen made daring rescues as residents were pulled from windows and fire escapes.

International News Service New York West Forty Fifth Street

Plans For Pymatuning Dam Move Forward

The Shenango and Beaver Valleys seek to secure a water supply through the Pymatuning Swamp Dam. Governor Pinchot signed enabling legislation, with the Conservation Association of the Shenango and Beaver Valleys planning municipal organization to push the project. An executive committee meeting in Beaver Falls discussed speeding enactment within a year and arranging a larger regional gathering likely at Conneaut Lake. Officers include F. W. Walker president G. L. Collard vice president and Fred T. Fruit secretary.

Shenango and Beaver Valleys United States Pymatuning Swamp Pinchot Conservation Association of the Shanango and Fred L. Rentz Waya Pymatuning F. W. Walker Beaver Falls Conneaut Lake Beaver Fats G. L.collard Sharon and Pittsburgh Fred T. Fruit Sharon

Orr Baking Company Auto Stolen From Plant Front

A Studebaker touring car belonging to Stanley Treese of the Orr Baking Company was taken at about 5 30 Monday afternoon from in front of the Grove street plant. Police searched the city but the car, described as a red shirt worn thief, had not been found by late afternoon. The vehicle was valued at 1000 dollars. City Engineer Frank Miller LeUuy told council Vine street sewer work would require depths of 13 feet in places and 2 feet elsewhere, with an estimated cost of about 1900 dollars.

Studabaker Stanley Treese O. C. Orr Baking Frank Miller le- Uuy Vine Street

Marriage Licenses Listed for Shester Minick and Others

Marriage licenses list several individuals including Shester D. Minick of New Castle and Ethyl M. Thomas of New Castle. Theatore Bush of Ashtabula and Catherine Jackson of East Liverpool are named, with Leo G. Rovinault of Sharon, Pa and Edna H. Myers of Wilileville or Delaware, Pa. The fragmentary OCR yields multiple names and towns scattered across Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Shester D. ‘Minick New Castle Ethyl M. Thomas Theatore Bush Ashtabula Catherine Jackson East Liverpool Leo G. Rovinault Sharan Edna H. Myers Dilevile

Houghton Speech Signals Quiet U S Policy Direction

Washington May Jim Ambassador Houghton told a London audience that unless Europe ends wartime bickering and returns to constructive work America will not offer help. The speech, praised by administration circles, outlines five main tenets for shaping U S policy over the next three years. Americans wonder if Europe will choose peace. if so, the U S will assist within its means, but if doubt persists, help may be limited.

Washington Houghton London Hationny Europe America Cooldge Coolidge Kelloggs Araver

Golden Jubilee Opens with Two Day Missionary Meeting

The twenty eighth annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of Shenango Presbytery opened at 10 o'clock in the First Presbyterian church. About two hundred delegates from twenty eight churches attended. reports were heard after registration and a by laws revision was adopted. The afternoon program began at 1 with Mrs. Bion B. Williams in charge. notable speakers included Mrs. K C Hayes Mrs Howard Magus Mrs W D Bell Mrs E McCleary Mrs W B Scott Miss May Gordon Mrs T yl Armstrong and Mrs F R Woods. A Young People's banquet is set for 6:30 in the church dining room with about two hundred youths expected. Miss Rebecca Bowden will preside. The program features include a banner presentation and talks by Mrs Bion B Williams president Mrs Mary R Doolittle field secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions and Mrs J A Miler returned missionary from China. The meeting closes Wednesday afternoon.

Fifieth Woman's, Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Shenango First Presbyterian Church Presbyterial Bion’ B. ‘Williams Pennsylvania Synodical Kiving & Gurvey K. C. Hayes Howard Magus W. D. Bell J. A. Miler China

Circus Ticket Contest Awards Slated for Thursday

The New Castle News reports the circus ticket contest results will be announced Thursday after the third picture colored. Entries must reach The News by Wednesday evening to be eligible, with winner announcements and ticket times published Thursday.

Circus Contest New Castle

Houghton Speech Dominates London Press Coverage

London newspapers highlight Ambassador Houghton's Pilgrims dinner address warning Europe that American financial and moral aid hinges on curbing quarrels. The Times and Telegraph note uncertainty in Europe’s response and Coolidge influence, while Borah and debt policy dominate editorial reaction.

International News Service London Mary U. S Alanson B Houghton Europe Zu- Tope the Times the Post Houghton Germany America Borah Telegraph Coolidge Manchester Guardian British Foreign Office

City pays 439 for poles removed

New Castle Electric Company filed a bill of 439 for removal of poles that previously carried Citizens Telephone wires. Only half the poles have been removed, councilman Burns says. Engineer Thomas A. Gilkey was authorized to direct Elder & Ferry to finish walls on the west side of the P. R. T. bridge on West Washington Street.

New Castle Electric Company Citizens’. Telephone Company Burns Thomas A. Gilkey Elder & Ferry Washington Street

Classified Ad Advice From New Castle News

New Castle News advises readers not to panic if a stenographer leaves and suggests using a classified ad to find a substitute who will apply the next day. The note frames classifieds as a practical solution for temporary staffing gaps.

NEW Castle News

Endress Relief Fund Surpasses Five Hundred Dollars

The Endress Relief Fund, raised via The News for farmer John Endress whose stock and machinery were lost in Saturday’s blaze, topped $512.46 today. New Castle and Lawrence County residents contribute across walks of life, with notable gifts from Citizens' National Bank president David Jameson and Kinney Shoe Store employees. Contributions continue. send donations to The News office on North Mercer Street.

John Endress New Castle Lawrence County David Jameson Citizens’ National Bank Newe Kinney James Croxton the News, Company van North Mercer Street FE. Ellis J. Wesley Cook B. P.O. BE New Castle Grocery Co Thomas J. McCutlougi James AR Lamoree David’ Jameson M. G. Duff J. Norman Kingows of Columbus B.D James R. Mead David Prley Kinney Shoe

Council Sells Sewage Bonds at Par with Premium

The city council sold the entire $350,000 issue of sewage disposal bonds to National City Company of New York at par plus accrued interest to delivery and a premium of $18,001. The $1,000 bonds bear semiannual interest and mature in 1950, with Councilman William T Burns noted in the action.

Council William T.” Burns National City Company of New York

Death Record Miss Fiesty Tyers at Yonagetown home

Miss Fiesty Tyers aged 36 of 751 Imboriy Dar Street Yonagetown is noted as deceased. Mrs. Mary Jane Nesster, 87, of Latrobe, Pus, listed in the record with burial details.

Fiesty Tyers Imboriy Dar Street Yonagetown Mary Jane Nesster

Prince Of Wales Receives Warm Welcome At Stellenbosch

The Prince of Wales visited Stellenbosch Cape of Good Hope on May 5. Eighteen year old residents hosted lunch as guns from old forts fired a 240 year salute. Students hauled the guns to display, while crowds lined the Cape Town road to glimpse the royal visitor. The Prince spoke in the local language thanking the crowd for their hospitality, prompting strong cheers as Stellenbosch's secession mood was noted.

Capetown South Africa Stollenbosch Cape of Good Hope Prince of Wales Cape Town Stellenbosch Sollenbosch

Doctors Held For Grand Jury In Corruption Case

A hearing before Alderman Walter T. Hamilton resulted in Dr Charles A Duff Youngstown physician and Dr J Z Mazur of the National Medical Clinic being held over for the grand jury on conspiracy to practice medicine without a license and Mazur facing an additional charge of practicing without a license. Duff bail set at 500 and Mazur at 1000. Mazur to be heard later on a charge of assault and battery with intent to commit a felony brought by Mrs Stanley Mikulec. Dr Dinsmore Delaner discharged. Testimony included patient John Dudak and detective Charles Hicks. Council discussed widening Winter avenue intersections.

Walter T. Hamilton Charles A. Duff Youngstown J. Z. Masur National Medical Duff Mapur Mazur Stanley Mikulec George W. Must Onville J. Brown W. Walter Braham Dufff John Dudak Charles Yv. Hicks

Quick Work Of Officers Brings Arrest Monday

Police arrest D Winegarden 28 of 4615 Second Avenue Pittsburgh within minutes of a holdup at 1212 South Mil street. The A P store manager I C Kelly was held up around 8 10 p m as he closed for the night and about $14 was taken. Officers Harper Moora Ffleeger and Thomas nabbed the suspect soon after the crime. Investigators say Winegarden may be the same man who robbed D W Axe on February 1 1924 at the same location.

D. Winegarden Second Avenue Pittsburgh I. C. Kelly South Mil Sureet Kelly Winegarden Harper Moora Ffleeger Thomas D. W. Axe Fage Tro

North Mercer Street Ordinance Widening Proposed

Council adopted an ordinance by Joan Hiram Milter to widen North Mercer Street between East Falls and East Washington Street. The plan sets back the curb two feet and the city will carry out the work under provisions of the ordinance. Officials say the project will not occur for several years.

Joan Hiram Milter Carthway North Mercer Street East Falls East Washington Street

Health conditions improve in New Castle city

Health Officer Dr William L Steen reports health conditions in New Castle show improvement with only two scarlet fever cases in the past 24 hours. Cases are Elizabeth Summers 70S Taylor Street and Violet Chamberlain 927 Morton Street, both diagnosed with scarlet fever.

New Castle William TL. Steen Elizabeth Summers Taylor Street Violet Chamber Lain Morton Street

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U.S. Coast Guard Staten Island Coast Guard Arthur Mometer Adbel-Krim Bibane N. Y Ing Rescues Conservation Committee Orr Baking Company Borah and Shipstead Shenango Presbytery First ‘Church Post Dan Endress Relief Fund John Jackson The Keighta of Columbus National City Company Old Dutch City Prince Alderman Hamilton Goh. Akens Winter Avenue Winter South Side Mill ST Munday Char George A. Carpenter Lafe Deposit and Trust Company Mork Mercer Streat
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