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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

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First Schooner Of 44 Beer For Cincinnati Man

Windsor Ont May 2 4 4 per cent beer opened at a teahouse hotel with a few Cincinnati Columbus visitors and a Fargo North Dakota guest present. Canadians from Toronto dominated the crowd anticipated to grow by nightfall as locales with beer rights prepare for a racing season rush. The Cincinnati man who first popularized 44 per cent beer said it is milder than Budweiser and Anheuser Busch.

Frank WH Praysor Stati Windsor Ont Acoss Kla T Jo Cincinati Columbus Ne! Fraska Omaha North Dakota Fargo Palk Toronto

Work Of Pouring Out Beer Hindred By Greenville Crowds

Mercer Pa May 21 A Greenville crowd gathered at noon to view the pouring of 200 gallons of beer into the Shenango river. Officials faced little trouble as they used lagses jars cups and envelopes in improvised vessels to destroy the craft. Three hours were needed to pour the two cat loads of 3 percent beer brought to April.

Mercer Greenville Shenango River W. A. Bone

Arthur Mometer Ends Touring With Automobiling Goodbye

Arthur Mometer spent Sundays visiting places across the state in his automobile. Saturday night he prepared to quit motoring and turn to golf, enjoying club life but growing weary of the road. Weather is cloudy with a high around eighty today.

Bie Lis Eye

Daughters Of Costello Seek Screen Fame Again

In Los Angeles on May 21 Central Press reports Maurice Costello once a top early film star likened to Valentino dies away in obscurity. His daughters Helene and Dolores Costallo sign to pursue silent screen careers, after years in Brooklyn attending school.

Costello Central Press Los Angeles Maurice Costello Valentino Tom Meighen Cos Tello Blaze Helene Dolorea Costallo Brooklyn

Grand Jury to Indict Scopes in Dayton Case

A special session of the Rhea County grand jury was called for Monday to indict P. C. Scopes for violating state law prohibiting teaching evolution at a near high school. Scopes pled not guilty in a justice court and was bound over for grand jury action. Dayton citizens hope the move keeps the case from Chattanooga courts.

International News Service Dayton, Tenn Rhea County Grand Jury Blonday P. C. Scopes Sage Scopes Jis Dayton Chattanooga Rom Iig Cohris Chrettanoooga

Coroner's Jury Frees Girl in Woman's Murder Case

In Chicago on May 21 Lucille Wunsch, 16, a Thurmton high school pupil, was exonera ted by a coroner's jury vote of 2 to 1 in the murder of Agnes Simneck. Wunsch walked free after the inquest.

C International News Service Chicago Lucille Wunsch Thurmton High School Agnes Simneck

Third Workman On Bridge Plunges In Delaware

Morris Conway, a Delaware River Bridge worker from Newfoundland, plunged to his death today after starting work. He is the third workman to die by falling into the river since bridge construction began.

Delaware F International News Service PHI Padelphia Morris Conway Delaware River Bridge Conway Newfoundland

Carpenter Admits Murder To Secure Diamond Rings

Cincinnati bulletin reports John E Downing a 37 year old carpenter confessed to killing Mrs Aleen Williams 38 of Bromley Kansas to obtain her diamond rings which he later pawned for 68 dollars.

Carpenter International News Service Cincinnati John E Downing Aleen Williams Bromley

Bankruptcy Filed by Motor Car Dealer in New Castle

Robert M. Quigley, automobile dealer of New Castle, Pa., filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition reporting liabilities of 9,099.14 and no assets. The report notes a birth in Shenango Valley hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Probst of 204 West Cherry Street, November.

Uinternational News Service Pittsburgh Robert M. Quigley New Castle Eree Oe Cme Charles Probst West Cherry Straat Anow Shenango Valley Hospital

Ellingson Girl Declared Sane to Stand Trial

Dorothy Ellingson, 17, declared sane by Napa State hospital doctors, will stand trial for her mother’s murder. She spent much of her time planning a defense and wrote a five page statement blaming Jimmy LaMarr, a dope fiend, for the killing. The state plans to resume the trial with defense efforts led by Walter McGovern or advisory supporters. Dorothy returns to the county jail Friday and is expected in court Monday for immediate trial resumption.

Ellis H. Martin International Maws Service San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson Napa State Hospital Anne Matthews Brady Alory Jimmy LaMarr LaMarr St. Louis Pace Laafarr Dorothy Walter McGovern McGovern Ellingson

Realignment of forces signals Erdman election in Presbyterian vote

Bulletin from International News Service reports a shifting coalition among Presbyterian General Assembly commissioners. Support moves toward Dr Charles R Erdman of Princeton while Dr William F Thompson of Ohio State University and candidate William Jennings Bryan gain backing. outcome expected to favor Erdman.

Bulletin I International Columbus Presbyterian, General Assembly Charles R. Erdman Princeton N. J William ©. Thompson Ohio State University Cand. J. Bryan

Indictment for Manslaughter for Mrs Geisen Volk

Helene Auguste Geisen Volk entered a not guilty plea to a baby substitution charge. A grand jury returned a new indictment charging Manslaughter based on the infantorium investigation in upper New York. She could not post the $26 000 bail and remains in jail.

International News New York Helene Auguste Geisen-Volk Upper

Penmanship Teacher In New Castle Dies After Illness

Penmanship supervisor Howard Wilbur Carr of New Castle public schools died after a brief illness at his home on Laure Nt avenue. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and stroke while at Ben Franklin Junior High School and was taken home for care. Carr, born June 1 1884 in Malta Ohio, had served three years in New Castle after moving from Bucyrus. He studied at Mallawligh School Oberlin and New York Art School. Survived by parents William and Eva Carr.

Howard Wilbur Carr New Castle Laurent Avenue Fuenday Carr Ben Franklin Hgh Mallawligh-School School of Penmanshipy Oberlin New York Art School Ohio Malta, O William Eva Rutledge Carr

Pymatuning Dam Funding Request Details

In a letter to Fred Fruit of Sharon, Pa., Charles E. Snyder, secretary of the Pymatuning Reservoir Project, estimates the reservoir cost at $2,983,100 including overhead. The plan allocates $1,268,100 for ram and spillway, $749,000 for railroad and highway changes, $285,800 for clearing and grading, and $20,000 for land purchases. Citizens for years have watched the project and state funds may start the work.

Fred Fruit Sharon Charles E. Snyder Pymatuning Ramula- Ang Lands

Schools Prepare For Centennial Year

Centen nial week features will include hundreds of school children. Public school pageants and exhibitions are largely omitted this year as pupils participate in the centennial pageant and related performances.

Death notices for multiple residents reported

Obituary items list several deaths with ages and addresses including Howard Wilbur Carr age 41 of 228 Laurel, Annie Shields age 87 of 217 N Mercer, Charles Henry from West Grane area, Ethel from Pittsburgh, Marie Miller age 87 of Shevon Pa, and Owroy age 75 with street details. No additional context provided.

Howard Wilbur Carr Laurel Rene Annie Shields N. Mercer Street Charles Henr West Grane

Seek Witnesses In Jury-Fixing Plot In Chicago

Chicago May 21 with William D. Shepherd on trial for murder state probes a mysterious witness in a jury fixing plot. Former FBI official Barry says he was approached as a prospective juror and ward politician hinted it might pay. Police sweep the city for evidence while other grand jury inquiries unfold regarding threats and bribes tied to the case.

International News Service Chicago William D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock State Veniremen Philip J. Barry Bureau of Investigation Federal Department of Justice Ghl+ sago Stave Robert E. Crowe Rial Barry Crowe Robert White White Shepherd William S. Stewart Shepherd Counsel Martie Budlove

Marriage Licenses Nonsta Lapa 2 Hillevit ellie Lusere

The list shows multiple marriage license records with names and towns including New Castle Wheeling and Butler. It reflects couples like Roy White and Anna M Travis, Chester Samuel Day and Frances Belle Bromiley, Thomas J Flahy, and others across towns such as Mercer and Butler.

Nonsta Lapa Hillevitellie Lusere Hmsville Louis Anthony Perrott Tochester Julia Viola Dicenvo New Castle Roy White Wheeling W. Va Anna M. Travis Chester Samuel Day New Crazie Frances Belle Bromiley Thomas J. Flahy Butler Gathering Ochaba Thomas Tsador Fox Farrell Ruth Thompson Wiet Middiesey George Tucker Dianbeth Blam Dobn A, Calyvet Csssiee Volant Hessie Rhyal Mercer

Classmates Mary Church and Son James Graduate Together

Mrs. Mary Church and her son James completed four years as classmates in the William Jewell College senior class at Liberty Missouri. Bath received A. B. degrees. James won an Austin Fellowship at Harvard and planned to enter there in the fall as a graduate student.

Mary Church James William Jewell College Liberty Bath Austin Harvard

Ward Acquitted of Murder Then Rearrested on Assault Charge

Harold Ward, 32, a salesman, was found not guilty by a jury of murder in the death of Mrs. Alice Schlee. He was immediately rearrested on a felonious assault charge against Mrs. Schlee’s husband, Lawrence W. Schlee, amid testimony of blackmail. Ward was released after bond and left the courtroom with his wife, who kissed him as photographers crowded around.

Q International News Service Pittsburgh Harold &. Ward Alice Schlee Frank Graff Lawrence W. Schlee Ward

Taxicab Collides With Truck At Early Morning Intersection

David Richardson reports a taxicab struck his northbound truck at Court Street intersection while he drove north on Ray Street. The cabriolet driver fled scene and did not give his name. The truck was rendered out of commission.

David Richardson Randolph Street Nalice Ray

Moderator Votes To Be Cast Late This Afternoon

In Columbus Ohio on May 2 the Presbyterian General Assembly faced a pivotal day as liberals and militant conservatives clash over the next moderator candidate. Dr Charles Erdman is backed by the harmony faction while William J Bryan breaks with most fundamentalists. Other contenders include Dr J M T Finney and Dr Harry Clark Rogers as balloting set for 2 30 this afternoon after 10 34 devotional services.

Harold G. Mecoyy International News Service Columbus. C Presbyterian General Assembly Harmony Charles R. Erdman Princeton Univ William J. Bryan Florida William ©. Thompson Ohio State University Columbus Lapsler McAise Berkeley Calif Erdman J. M. T. Finney Johns Hopkins Universand Allied Aries France John Carson Brooklyn McAfes General Assembly Clarence E. McCartney

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