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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1925

Page

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Death Toll In Accident Here May Reach Four

A morning fire at 9 on Lawrence Street, at Matt Alberico’s home, caused by melted tar and a kitchen stove spill, burned four grooms’ clothing and left two dead. Mrs Wong Alberico, 23, was burned over the body. Tillomena Alberico, 3, died. Mateo Alberico, 60, severely burned and clothed burn. Mary Alberico, 4, also burned. condition critical at New Castle Hospital.

Matt Alborico West Lawrence Street Wong Alberico Tillomena Alberico Mateo Alberico New Castle Hospital Mary Alberico

Corner Stone Laying Of St Mary’s Church Here Sunday

Bishop Hugh C Borle of the Pittsburgh diocese will participate in the cornerstone ceremony for St Mary’s Church new edifice here on Sunday. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. Father F P O Shea, pastor, will direct the program with local Catholics and many visiting clergy expected.

Will Hugh C. Borle Pittsburgh

Old Time Swimming Cure For Ailing Spirit

A weary narrator seeks relief from languor through a doctor’s advice for a brisk swim. He recalls old memories of blue lips and cool creek banks, noting the 82 degree day as he contemplates an outdoor swim to restore vigor.

Great Japan quake of May causes widespread damage

A devastating earthquake hit the Sanin district at 11 am near Mount Yakegatake with a volcanic eruption. Toyooka and Kinogaki Hot Springs suffered destruction, Osaka shaken, fire and collapsed rail facilities reported, and hundreds possibly dead. Army planes deployed to assess damage.

International News Service Tokio Sanin District Yakegatake Toyaoka Osaka Toyooka Kinogaki Toyookan Mount Yakegatake London Osaga and Kioto Kusthama Fukuchiyama Torooke Ashiva Genbudo Japan

President Coolidge ready for weekend Potomac cruise

Bulington Washington May 23 President Coolidge suffered a slight attack of indigestion but recovered swiftly and plans to take a party on the Mayflower cruise down the Potomac this afternoon. He cancelled engagements and remained at the executive mansion after a White House medical examination.

Bulinton International News Service Washington Coolidge Potomac River White Rouse Ie Jost T.’ Bone Major J. Coupal

Amundsen Fails To Return From Pole Flight

International story from Oslo notes Capt. Amundsen and five others vanished after a two airplane 16 hour flight to the North Pole. Weather in Spitzbergen improved, hope remains they reached the pole or found a landing. Officials in Copenhagen say no alarm yet as extra gasoline prevented radio gear.

Amundsen Olso Norway Raald Amundsen North Pole Polar Lincoln Ellsworth Ohio Spitzenbergen Pole le Amundsen Spitzbergen Gopenhagen Nown Bittleuly

Marriage Licenses List From Youngstown and Nearby Areas

A roster of marriage licenses includes Theodore Farrell and Dorothy Blank of Youngstown, Viktor Karhlanec and Eva Lindwall of New Castle, Charles Ross of Ellwood City and Armenia Vincent of New Castle, Domenick Costa and Teresa Zona of New Castle, Michael Petrucci and Hazel Agnew of Ellwood City. Other pairs include Vincent and Lindwall, Costa and Zona, Petrucci and Agnew, with multiple entries from New Castle and Ellwood City.

Theodore Farrell Youngstown Dorothy Blank Viktor Karhlanec New Castle Eva Alena Lindwall Charles Ross Ellwood City Armenia Vincent New Castle Domenick Costa Teresa Zona Michael Petrucci Hazel Agnew

Fire damages home on East Washington street

Fire heavily damaged a house at 1620 East Washington street, home of J R Humes, with Mrs Mary Gotan owner. about 200 dollars loss for Humes family and 2 dollars for the furnishings, both insured. Fire started in attic, water from low pressure hampered firefighting, neighbors moved items to safety as a second alarm brought extra companies.

J. R. Humes Washington Street Mary Gotan Cleveland Humes Helen Junior Charley Lyon North Hill

Emergency Service Cards Installed at Businesses

Emergency service cards are being installed in various business houses by Sergeant D. T. Nelson of the city police force. The cards hang on front doors to allow the police or others in emergencies to contact the manager or proprietor, with a card record kept at the police station to prompt quick access.

D. T. Nelson Tront

Move To Unite Allied Churches May Cause Fight

The Presbyterian General Assembly in Columbus faces new battles as liberals and conservatives clash over union with allied churches notably Congregational. Conservatism leads the Philadelphia Presbytery opposition, fearing loss of centralized governance. Debate includes Fosdick case, church doctrine, and plans to remove moderator elections from politics, with final budget actions anticipated.

Harold G. McCoy International News Service Columbus Congregational Reformed Lberals Presbyterian General Assembly Congregational Church Philadelphia General Assembly Reformed Church Lontesta Chester New York Vout Rows Strom Erdman Hugh K. Thompson Pittsburgh Jin

Robbers Blow Open Safe at Indiana Bank

Robbers blew open the safe of the First State Bank at Bourbon near Warsaw, Ind, and escaped with 12000 dollars. Five charges of nitro glycerine were used, waking residents who rushed to the scene. The robbers warned locals to stay undercover. two residents defied the warning and were fired upon, one slightly wounded.

International News Service Warsaw Ind First State Bank Bourbon

New Castle High School Orchestra Broadcast For British Isles

The New Castle High School orchestra appeared on a special program broadcast from station KDKA at 7 43 EST on request of Victor Saudek. Major General Sir Philip A M Nash attended, reflecting the international honor as Metropolitan-Vickers and British radio ties were noted.

New Castle Senior High School KDKA New Castle King George England France New Chatle Cnse Victor Saudek KDRKA Sir Philip A. M. Nash Metropolitan-Vickers Company of Pittsburgh Sir Philip Great Britain Metropolitan-Vickers Company Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing United States Saudek 2 LO

Suit for damages filed against Uhl in Lawrence county

In Lawrence County court the Out door Advertising Company sues Joseph L. Uhl for 2540.00 for breach of lease on hotel wall space West Washington street. Uhl rented the site for ads, was paid 120.00 yearly July 1923 to July 1924, but refused second year rent. A mailed check allegedly cashed but no further painting allowed. The company seeks judgment. Other actions include writ against Otis James for one car, amicable enactment suit between Andrew and Nellie Eberhart and Caspar and Jessie Sours over property in the seventh ward. Corporal Finance Company sues Ralph Serafino for 2956.85 plus interest and attorney fees linked to Penn Ohio Motor Company matters.

Lawrence County Outdoor Joseph L. Uhl Uhl West Washington Street Align John HH. Joyce Otis James Andrew S. Eberhart Nellie G. Eberhart Caspar L. Sours Jessie V. Sours Seventh Ward Corporal Finance Company Ralph Serafino Penn- Ohio Motor Company

Tokio Quake Strikes Quietly No Damage Reported

A distinct earthquake hit Tokio at 11 45 p m causing no reported damage. Authorities track aftershocks and advise residents to remain calm as tremors subside. Local officials confirm no injuries or infrastructure issues so far.

Tokio

Eight Hurt In Subway Crash At 180th Street

Eight people were seriously injured and eight others shaken as two Interborough trains collided at 180th street and Morris Park. A street car shuttling to service rear ended an empty car pulled from the yards. Passengers panicked, windows shattered, and people moved to the station 100 yards away.

International News Service New York Interborough 180Th Street Morris Park Fordhan Hospital

Coolidge Illness Forces White House Engagement Cancellations

President Coolidge fell ill with stomach trouble and canceled all engagements today. White House officials said the condition is not serious. Everett Sanders canceled White House duties at the President's request while Major Coupat and Dr. Sanders treated him. Mrs. Coolidge stayed at his side.

White House Washington Coolidge Everett Sanders Sanders Major Coupat

Japanese Red Cross Offered Help From American Red Cross

John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross, cabled assistance to the Japanese Red Cross for victims of the earthquake. He expressed deepest sympathy and asked if they could have help. Horton was noted in the message.

Bullet T International News Service Washington Japanese Red Cross John Barton Payne American Red Cross Horton

Death Notices Collected From Local Area

Death notices list several individuals with ages and addresses including Charles Clarke 61 Moody Avenue Howard H Horner 74 Park Mrs Jennie Bust 69 New Wilmington Mrs Tomasina Armand 66 Fl rood City Mrs Anny Luckey 8 Brescia Farrel Emma Jane Harper 4 months Darlington Dominick Perrictto 30 Koppel Mes Acna Alberico 24 22 West Lawrencté over Philomene Alber lawrence avenue Bert H Stanhope 43 425 Bre bows street co B SZ Weed

Charles Clarke Moody Avenue Howard H. Horner Park Avenue Jennie Bust New Wilmington Tomasina Armand Flrood City Anny Luckey Brescia- Farrel Emma Jane Harper Darlington Dominick Perrictto Koppel Acna Alberico West Lawrencté Philomene Alber Lawrence Avenue Bert. H. Stanhope Brebows Street

Farrell School Girl Victim Of Auto Crash

Three Farrell High School students were arrested after a fatal auto crash on Wilmington road near Walmo Hill. William Pintar of Farrell, driving the Pintar car, and William Andrews were jailed as authorities investigated. A ksi Miss Anna Tuckey died from a crushed head, and Miss Gladys Griffith, Miss Florence Arkwright, and others were injured. The Pintar car carried Farrell students en route to Cascade Park for a dance after the junior senior banquet. The Davies car occupants escaped injury. details from the sheriff’s office update the collision as the investigation continues.

Stantic Wilmington Walmo William Pintar Farrell Harvey A. Davies North Cedar Street Davies Sherif William (. Andrews Anna Tuckey Lucky Broadway Carl Euter Fruit Avenue Shehanto Valley Hospital Gladys Griffith Nepley Avenue Florence Arkwright Idaho Street Stawnfron Avenue William Reese West Liberty Street Hubbard Fet

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