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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
11
The Dry Armada tightens blockade and reports say Rum Fleet operations at sea are nearly stopped. Contraband shipments at Rum Row appear to be disintegrating as four new ships arrive, while police boats stay near shore with no landings.
Brig. Gen. Sir Gilbert Clayton, former chief secretary of the Palestine government, is expected to be named the high commissioner to Palestine, a British protectorate. He is not a Jew, whereas Sir Herbert Samuel is the present high commissioner.
Police report that no landings have occurred since the blockade began as the Dry Armada boats scurry shoreward. A speedboat carrying 600 cases of alcohol was seized following a chase, with three men arrested amid rising booze prices in New York due to landing stoppages.
Four year old John Melichar of 27 Weet Miller street was struck as he ran into the street by Sam Kowalchuk’s car at 1808 Pennsylvania Avenue. Taken to New Castle Hospital his injuries were reported not serious. City engineers were authorized to round corners along Croton Avenue to improve traffic, to be done during avenue repairs.
Tomorrow is the last chance to see the famous picture The Thief of Bagdad at the Penn theatre. A special children’s matinee from 1 to 6 o'clock offers admission for 10 cents for those under 12. Parents are urged to bring children to this great picture and the late news, music, and a fine comedy.
New Castle sees a radial surge in diamond wearing as Radium diamonds captivate buyers from all classes. A display at 226 East Washington Street, Clutton Drug Store, showcases Radium gems with sale items priced from two dollars, amid a citywide novelty craze and a playful pin challenge.
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