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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1925

Page

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Coast Guard Plans New Blow On Rum Fleet

The United States coast guard plots a fresh offshore assault against liquor smugglers. A mobile anti liquor fleet will shift from New York to another area as shock troops target Atlantic coast routes. Admiral F C Billard will deploy destroyers and patrol craft from Boston to New York after the main fleet heads to the new offensive.

Robert 5. Thornburg International News Service Stact New York United States Coast Guard Atlantic Vifle Bavaiian F.C. Billard Coast Guard Horta Boston

Pinchot Names Dr Haas As State School Head

Harrisburg May 18 Dr Francis B Haas deputy superintendent director of public instruction was named superintendent of public instruction by Governor Gittora Tinehot to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr J George Recht.

Pinchot FB. Haas Warrisburg Francis B. Haas Harrisburg Gittora Tinehot J. George Recht

Frost Is Cause Of Heavy Damage In Midwest Crops

The frost of yesterday and last night damaged strawberry and grape crops in the Taw Taw and Lawton Mich districts, with losses estimated over $2,000,000. Max Sherrod of the U S Weather Bureau reported widespread Midwest damage and a full survey had not yet been completed.

Bullutin Chicago Ruth Taw Taw Lawton Max Sherrod United States Turean Mid- Western

When the sky looks dark and the day is dull

The piece says when clouds loom and rain seems likely the sun will return with brighter days. It advises keeping faith and wearing appropriate warmth and suggests that patience helps weather mood and outlook despite gloomy times. It mentions the year fifty four and predicts eventual improvement.

Grove Santa Gocel Stitt Roy Dhs

Maryland Judge Sentences 15-Year-Old to Electric Chair

Pottsville Pa May 18 William Cavalier 15 year old slay er of his aged grandmother was today sentenced to his in the electric chair. The courtroom crowded an hour before Judge Koch appeared as the boy stood quiet after defense counsel consulted.

T International News Service Pottsville William Cavalier FR. H. Koch Koch William Judge Koch

Negro Burglar Flees via Window Escape From Frye Home

A colored burglar entered the Frye residence at 10 East South Street about 4:50 am Sunday. After a struggle with Mrs. Frye he leaped from a second story window to escape. Officer Clarence Campbell fired at the fleeing man as Walter McAnaney alerted neighbors. Mrs. Frye cut her foot stepping on broken glass during the escape attempt. The pursuit followed down Jefferson Street toward South Street.

Doran W. Frye East South Street Walter McAnaney Prva Frye McAnaney

Vauclain Wins Bet Amid Birthday Milestone

Samuel M. Vauclain, Baldwin Locomotive Works president, reportedly won a $10,000 wager tied to a birthday claim during a quiet Atlantic City weekend. He explained the gamble and noted the agreement’s termination after a year, with a forfeit of $10,000 if liquor is consumed in the United States, while celebrating in Mexico with two friends.

International News Philadelphia Samuel M. Vauclain Baldwin Locomotive Works Mr. Vatclaimn Nto United States Atlantic City Mexico Mr. Vauclain

Carlisle Police Hold Three Men For Auto Theft

Carlisle police hold three men Frank Walker 23 Francis Martinus 27 of Washington DC and John Johson of Charlottesville VA in a county jail at the request of Washington police on charges connected with the theft of a car in the capital.

Carlisle International News Service Frank Walker Francis Martinus Washington D. C John Johson Charlotissville W. Val Smeeny

Woman Sentenced for Manslaughter in Wampum Fight

Ellgise Grooms convicted of manslaughter in the death of Janell Allen was sentenced by Judge Plummer Emery to pay a $50 fine plus costs and serve 4 to 8 years in the Allegheny County Workhouse. The case stemmed from a May fight in Wampum, defense claimed. District Attorney Hildebrand urged the maximum. Attorneys Ig McGracken and George W Muse advocated leniency.

Ellgise Grooms Janellle Allen Plummer Emery Allegheny Wampum Grooms McGracken George W. Muse Attornex Hildebrand

Drive Carefully You May Be Next in New Castle

Traffic accident report for New Castle area notes numerous injuries from incidents between January and May. Highlights include countywide outside city limits cases and injuries varying by accident.

New Castle

Dedicating Harmony Baptist Church Sunday Afternoon

The Harmony Baptist church dedicated its newly completed building on Sunday May 17 1925 with a large turnout. Visitors came from New Castle Ellwood City and Beaver Baptist association churches. Rev George M Landis delivered the dedicatory sermon and the afternoon sermon, with prayers by Rev E C Schumaker and greetings from Beaver Association. Continued on page three.

Harmony Baptist Church New Castle Ellwood City Beaver Baptist Association George M. Landis First Baptist Church This City Landis New Temple E. C. Schumaker Baptist Church of J. Whalen Greensburg

State to prosecute all science teachers if evolution law stands

Neal states every science instructor in the state and all University of Tennessee science professors would face prosecution if the evolution law is deemed constitutional. Dr John R Neal, who heads Scopes defense, says textbooks approved by the state textbook commission center on Darwinian evolution and twenty UT texts contain evolutionary theories. He notes instructors teaching evolution would be targeted and the case gains national legal aid.

WH. K. Reynos International Statft Washington United States Foreig Coolidge Amercan France Italy Great Britain Britain American Debt Commission Conternational News Service Noxville Venn University of Tennessee J. T. Scopes Young Dayton Tenn John R. Neal Br. Neal Tor Scopes Clarence Darrow Dudley Field Malone Willam Bryan State Textbook Commission Ie University of Tennessee Neal Yevery

Fitzmour sisters of Elwood City graduate together

In Elwood Pa May 18 1926 the three Fitzmour sisters set to leave school as a unit. They have studied hard and plan to attend college. The family at Warne avenue celebrates their accomplishment as the trio contemplates future travel and study together.

Wy EK. T. Moorhead Ellwood Fitmour Elwood City Harry Rimour Warne Avenue Lin Clas Isadar Tsv

Balkan Plotting Sparks Arrests Across Serbia and Bulgaria

London dispatch reports 1500 soldiers quelling armed bands east of Sofia and clashes near Talarpojarik Stanimaka Shipka Poveteh and Shimen. Many arrests in Belgrade for a plot to blow up the Simptan Orient express train and a mutiny linked to Communist members in the Bulgarian army. Public indignation rising.

Paved M. Church Internationa News Service Stat London Balkan

James C. McCready Dies at 68 in City Home

James Campbell McCready, 68, longtime local businessman and civic figure, died this morning at his home 17 East North Street after a severe cold contracted in Mexico. Born October 11, 1862, in the city, he was active in New Castle business and public affairs, with numerous charitable involvements. His passing leaves a vacancy in the community’s business and civic life.

James Campbell McCready Kaw v Aelack East North Street Mexico Mr. McCready City Alexander Thomas Mary Yavte McCready

Death Record for Hanis Campbell McCrenuly and Others

Death notice for Hanis Campbell McCrenuly age 61 residing at 17 Kas North street Stes Ebirlet Rhegrise Teasure ayerin Mias Elke Weight Oh Annty Ronse Leving AMey and infant Raymond Wisher with Denton avenue Jerald Beaneds McCormick Jeralds Srukey street Angeline Peenalel aged 8 Mahontag saywyshipe KN listed among local deaths with scattered parish addresses and family references.

Hanis Campbell McCrenuly Kas North Street Stes Ebirlet Rhegrise Teasure Ayerin Mias Elke Weight Lowell Sill Annty Ronse Leving Amey Raymond Wisher Ceach Denton Avenue Jerald Beaneds McCormick Srukey Street Angeline Peenalel Mahontag Saywyshipe KN

Shepherd Murder Trial Begins With Jury Pick

Chicago report states William D. Shepherd faces formal trial for murder after a lengthy conspiracy spanning 16 years. Crowe leads the case as jury selection of 12 men commences amid silent proceedings and shifting plans by both sides.

Chicago William D. Shepherd Willian Nelson McClintock Allotas Faye Tre

Prince Visits Dying Woman at Her Request

PORT ALFRED South Africa May 18 natives and Britishers away from homeland saw the Prince of Wales attend church service here. At the bedside of a dying woman he spoke words of comfort as he stood beside her bed, a gesture described as thoughtful.

Vintarnatinnal News Servi Port Alfred South Afhes Prince of Wales Nees

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New Quarter Rum U.S Arthur Mometer Boy Locomotive Works New Baptist Church Harmony Baptist Edifice Rev. Landis Tennessee Three Sisters Ellwood City High Titteburgh Isador, Irene and Isabel Ritnour Sofia Belgrade Servia Ferdinand GU Viener Wutlaly NEW Castle News Jas. C. McCready J.C. McCready Shepherd Crowe Prince Silmoucepste Walter W. Daft New Casis Lime and Stone Company
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