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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1925

Page

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Moral Effect Of Rum Row Blockade Is Far Reaching

Washington reports show the government’s crackdown on rum running is broadening to state and municipal levels. Governors pledge cooperation for intensified enforcement, while federal actions widen on land and sea with coast guard strength near borders and Great Lakes. Mexican officials are being approached for an anti smuggling pact to bolster southern border controls.

Robert S.thornburgh International News Service Washington The Treasury Mate Govarimantas von Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League R. A. Haynes Coast Guard Great Lakes Pacific Prohibition Tidlala el Paso Texas

Circus Night Echoes In Provincial Town

A rambling note from a reader describes grand opera and drama as pleasing, while a visit from Marcus brings renewed city bustle. The author imagines circus tents and lively crowds, noting weather and street mood as the mood brightens for an evening out.

Amarcus Cogies

Army Of Performers With Big Circus Here For Exhibitions Today

The Sells-Floto circus arrived in New Castle from Youngstown and set up the big top for two afternoon exhibitions. under Harpy OConnell and Pat Excellence crews the grounds took shape with blue stakes and canvas, offering a modern clean show that recalls old time circus romance without its harsher traits.

New Castle Circus New Castle Youngstown Goon Ud Gun Porseus Sevan

136 Miners Arrested in Grant Town Demonstration

State police and county officers arrested 136 striking miners at Grant Town West Virginia ten miles north of Fairmont. Some miners reportedly on picket duty while others marched through the streets in violation of a court order issued by Judge L B Schwenck. Twenty eight were jailed in the city facility while the remainder were held at Marion County jail.

International News Service Fairmont W. Va Grant Town Here Uve L. 8. Schwenck Marion County

Police Break Up Meeting Of Negro Students

Police reserves were called to break up a meeting on the Howard University campus after a student strike protesting compulsory military service. The gathering drew a large crowd and involved business leaders and citizens urging calm as tensions rose during the anniversary events.

General. Com New Castle William FH. Dunlap Dean Freeman Westminster Collage Grange Master Kyle Lawrence County Pomona Grange Quiletib International News Service Washington Board of Trade Howard |General South University Atrik

Japan Negotiates Liquor Treaty With United States

Tokyo reports from the foreign office that Japan is negotiating a liquor treaty with the United States. The proposed pact is described as similar to existing liquor treaties between the United States, Britain, and other nations.

Japan United States International News Service TORIO Foreign Office England

Thornton Sends His Commendation for Long Railroad Service

Sir Henry Worth Thornton IX. B. E., president and chairman of the board of direction of the Canadian IR. R. and a former New Castle resident, wrote from Darby thanking Holiday for his long and faithful service with the railroad.

Henry Worth Thornton IX. B.E IR. R New Castle Irom Darby Holiday

Warning to residents on thefts and precautions by Police Chief

Police Chief Henry Dysart urges residents to lock doors and keep pocketbooks safe during the circus. In a separate report, William Spaeth says a Holland Baking Co. truck damaged his parked car on Martin Street, tearing off the curtain as it passed.

Henry Dysart William’ Spaeth Tempalena Avenué Martin Street Holland Baking Company George Campbell

Marriage Licenses Issued in City Names

Walter Willig and Lynne City Olive Garmen married? Russell Knight Lisburgh and Margaret Ulriedess from Pliteburgh listed among licenses. official records show couples pending nuptials in local registry.

Walter Willig Llynee Olive Garmen Zallenonla Russell Knight Lisburgh Margaret Ulriedess vi Pliteburgh

Life Term For Poison Widow Jury's Decree

Martha Wise of Hardscrabble was found guilty of first degree murder for poisoning her mother and two relatives with arsenic. A mercy recommendation by the jury spared the death penalty, sentencing her to life in Maryville Reformatory for Women after one hour of deliberation. Experts had deemed her sane, rejecting an insanity defense and a hospital commitment.

Syleetin Sophia Hasel Fred Gienke Lima_state Hospital Wise Clave' Land Fred Rohon Medina County Mph Willard Shibby East Washington Street Shenango Valley Hospital

One Scranton Man Dead in Black Hand Feud Near Mayfield

International News Service reports in Scranton that Rocco Carugo, 30, was killed and Anthony Lagrateri, 25, gravely wounded in a Mayfield attack onset of a Black Hand feud. Police seek unidentified gunmen. this marks a third similar shooting in five months.

International News Service Scranton Mayfield Here Rocco Carugo Anthony Lagrateri Lagraterl Phyaklang Blate

Rum Row Inspection Ships Sailed On Coast Guard Tour

New London May 13 An inspection tour of Rum Row began today led by Coast Guard Commander Stephen Yandle aboard the Cutter Pequot with Washington reporters aboard The crew sailed for a three day cruise to determine what happened to rum ships shifting both north and south Yandle will report to Admiral Billard with recommendations on further dry navy actions to curb smuggling.

New London Rum Row Cvast Guards Stephen Yandle Fplc Billard Washington Pequot Coast Guard Rum Yandle

Parade Of Boys And Their Dogs At New Castle Show

Centennial week features a dog show in New Castle with a prize parade. Winners will include the biggest dog, meanest dog, longest port dog, and shortest dog, each judged with traits once considered faults. Dogs must be accompanied by their young owners as entries enter the playful contest.

Lawrence County Nee New Castle Chaunsey Davis Prealdeny Priz .Ea Doga

Execution date fixed for two Berks county murderers

Governor Pinchot set the execution date for Lennon Crocker and John Grinage of Berks county for the week beginning May 13, July 13. The International News Service report from Harrisburg notes the specific scheduling by the governor.

Pinchot Sulleton C International News Service Harrisburg Lennon Crocker Joln Grinage Berks County

Wheat market manipulation inquiry yields little evidence

Washington May 13 The department of agriculture said the investigation into alleged manipulation of the Chicago wheat market by a group of millionaires has shown little evidence to warrant criminal indictments. The inquiry had been on its way for nearly a week.

International News Service Washington Department of Agriculture’s Chicago Paz Pot Thas

First Patent On Balloon Tires

Washington May 13 The patent office issued the first balloon tire patent to Alden Putnam of Detroit Michigan Commerce department officials said the action paves the way for anticipated results over royalties on balloon tires and related products

Sullesot Cintarnavionnews Washington Patent Office Alden Putnam Detroit Mich Commerce Department

Rum Row Reinforced by Two Large Ships Off New York Coast

Two large vessels, a French steamer and a German ship, arrived off New York as part of Rum Row reinforcements. The coast guard reports a new Sea Sled faster than rum runners and a cargo slip of about 50 cases of liquor through the blockade.

Rum Row New York Coast New Coast Guard Re Ad Staten Island New Jersey New York Coast Guards Coast Guard

Miss Jones Fate In Hands Of Jury

Lucille Jones 29 daughter of Rev. T Howard Jones of Lorain faces trial as jurors deliberate after Judge A R Webber completes the charge. The nine men and three women will decide if the confectionery store was used to arrange meetings between young girls and men.

Ryvlletin International News Service Elyria Lucille Jones T. Howard Jones Lorain A. R. Webber

Japanese City in Ruins After Major Fire

Akumagaya, a town near Tokio, was left in ruins after a night fire destroyed 800 homes causing about 2.5 million dollars in damage. No casualties were reported.

Tokio Akumagaya

Death notices for Nesale Hager and Miller in North Men township

Two death notices list David We Nesale age 44 from Wick Ixvepur Mynx and Annie Hager Baughtla age 30 from North Men township with an unlikely entry Marw,th Ann Miller age 88 Exst-fally. The garbled OCR combines names ages and places, indicating obituary notices for residents in local townships.

David We Nesale Dae Wick Mynx Annie Hager Baughtla North Men Township oMarw Ann Miller

New Castle Cathedral Cornerstone to Impress Nation

One hundred years after New Castle was chartered as a city a second cornerstone ceremony is planned for the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Cathedral at Lincoln and Highland Avenues. Masons from 160 lodges across Pennsylvania and other states will attend a parade and noon laying, with officials, Red Cross nurses, and a large crowd expected amid extensive preparations and amplified sound for clear remarks.

New Castle Newnes Castle Lincoln and Highland Avenues Pennsylvania Masonic Fraternity Lawrence County Fred L. Renta Chile High Cliath Herat Scottish Rite Masons Benevolent Protective Order of Wilks North Mill Street Elks L ‘Mit Ita Utiles Han Lawrance County American Red Cross Entertadmnenc

Many Add Mite To Relief Fund

The John Endress relief effort grows with twenty five donors contributing 40 dollars, bringing the Laa Brand total to 1342.46. The News encourages further contributions at its office and credits will be added to the fund.

John Endress Laa Wwmg Class Ltd U.P. W. Ih Carpenter F_d. Fisher R. G. Sanderson J. S. Davis Bert P. Evans W. P. Sankey

Governor Pinchot Letter to Walker on Shenango Beaver Valleys

Governor Gifford Pinchot thanks Walker of Beaver Falls, chair of the Conservation Association, for his Telegram May 9th and says he will give the appropriation bill earnest consideration. The note links to the Pymatuning Ewamp project and hopes the meeting may advance development of water power in the valley.

Flw Walker Beaver Falls Shenjango Beaver Valleys Goveernor Gifford Pinchot Val Igy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Mometer Schwenck Howard University Thornton Medina Rocco Caruso Commnion Coast Guard Dry Navy W. B. ¥. Jacobs Miss Jones Waito NEW Castle ‘News Pymatuning Dam C. L. Ripps Cripps Hardware Company
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