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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
2
In Indianapolis three defendants including Th Cl Stephenson former Ku Klux Klan leader in Indiana and Bar H Kluck and Earl Gentry faced a motion for change of venue over alleged bias. They were set for trial on June 2 and Judge James A. Collins asked attorneys to agree on an adjoining county for the trial.
International News Service reports the Woodward mine disaster at Grey Alden Coal Company killed five with Leroy Williams among the dead. Three men remain hospitalized, one in critical condition, as officials and state mine inspectors seek the cause. The blast caused slight damage with no fire.
YOUNGSTOWN May 23 Emmett French local pro announced that he withdrew from the British Open and cancelled his proposed trip to Preswick Scotland. He will not compete in the national golf championship qualifying rounds in TL 1.
The senior class will complete all school work Monday except for those with outstanding tasks. Students will report Tuesday morning and after June 1 will not be required to report. Commencement week runs June 1 to June 3 with ceremonies starting then.
Two bandits held up Fred Kane cashier of the National Biscuit Co at noon in Detroit Michigan taking his cash. Kane was forced into a car and driven two blocks before leaping free and escaping.
Hearing conducted by E D Lawis of the state public service commission in Clarksburg addresses protests by Northview residents against Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company one man street cars. Cleveland M Balley councilman testified about objections and indicated residents would be less dissatisfied if another car were added to the Northview line even if operated by one man.
The Presbyterian Assembly directed its moderator Dr. Charles Lidimap of Princeton New Jersey to cable sympathy to the Japanese government. The action followed International News Service dispatches from Tokyo detailing conditions after today’s earthquakes read to the commissioners.
Evangelist K L Cramer leads Moravia Christian Alliance revival with a sermon on James 1 4. Altar call and four tents for prayer accompany musical selections by Martha Walker and Dellie Tinney. Sunday schedule includes 9 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services and a 7 30 p.m. sermon The Last Gallel ends the campaign with no evening service afterward.
In Columbus Ohio on May 23 the general assembly voted to back Washington DC church projects. The plan calls for a monumental church in the capital to reflect the church’s ideals and the capital’s beauty. The measure represents moral support from Presbyterians nationwide for the proposed landmark.
The board of education announces caps and gowns for the senior high school graduating class on June 3 will be provided at no cost to all members. Professor F L Orth clarifies that rumors of charges are unfounded.
Announcement says Bel-Ve-Ders campers will pitch tents at New Wilmington Junction for the fourth annual season next Saturday May 34. Banner outdoor season expected and the group aims to be bigger and better in the organization history.
An unidentified bandit tried to rob Mrs. Fritz Mader, a messenger for a mercantile concern, when a passerby guard fatally struck him. The incident occurred as the bandit confronted the messenger, with the guard delivering the fatal harm.
New Castle postmaster Norris will return from Cleveland Sunday afternoon after a three week hospital stay for stomach trouble. He was discharged Thursday and has stayed in a hotel during recovery. His condition has improved but he will be away from duties at the post office for about two more weeks.
A column asks readers about local history questions on Cascade Park’s name origin, park operators, and early city infrastructure. It invites all residents and schoolchildren to reply with name and address to the Inquiry Editor at New Castle News, New Castle, Fla.
London reports praise for the Senior High Orchestra's radio concert aired from 8:45 to 10:00. Lee Weathernhouse Port staff and KDKA officials lauded the New Castle youths, with soloists John Paton and Walter De Lilio drawing applause. A return program is urged as overseas audiences may also hear the performance.
In a two car collision near the road five people were injured. Miss Milas Lucky died at the scene while Carl Nolan suffered a broken arm. Driver Pinter of the other car and several occupants survived with minor injuries. J R Hodge transported the injured to Shenango Valley hospital.
Early morning wreck near Farrell mobilizes ambulance and police. Davies owner driver held on serious charges after Sheriff Andrews, Lt Kennedy, and officers interview witnesses. Gov Caldwell to conduct investigation with an inquiry Monday evening at Alderman Mantas’s office.
Central dispatches from Tokio and Osaka report a strong earthquake in the Sanin district northwest of Osaka. Towns Kinosaki Toyooka and Esuiy are destroyed or burned, with fires still raging and thousands displaced. Casualty estimates vary, with reports of up to 1000 dead or injured but unclear due to damaged lines.
A roof tar mishap during repairs at the Alberico home caused severe burns to the wife Mia and children Marco and others. Matt Alberico on the roof used tar to fix the roof, tar boiled over onto a kitchen stove, igniting burning molten tar that spread through the house. The father rushed to save sleeping babies Joseph and Mary after others evacuated, while firefighters battled the blaze and five ambulances transported the injured to hospital.
Seventy five high school girls on downtown street corners distribute tags for the American Legion Auxiliary to raise funds for relief of disabled soldiers. Boxes for coins and contributions accompany the campaign, echoed in many cities as the Auxiliary continues its charitable work.
Memorial services will be held Sunday evening May 34 at 6 20 p m on Water street for all who died serving the United States. Ex veteran groups and families will march from Legion Home to City Hall and Water Street with GAR veterans joining at the city building. Rev Homer B Davis will lead the riverside service and Rev Philip C Paulson will deliver the Trinity Episcopal church sermon. All citizens are invited to attend.
Elizabeth Fordyce, who celebrated her 107th birthday two months ago, died today at the Green County home for the poor in Waynesburg Pa. She is survived by four sons.
Admitted patients include John Schilling East Washington street John Ryan Wampum Russel Minskey from New Castle Paul Grossman East Washington street Harold Nolax from Farrell Pennsylvania and Mahe Schnable Bessemer Mrs Harriet Taylor New Castle. Discharged include Russel Minskey East New Castle Mahe Schnable Bessemer and Mrs Harriet Taylor New Castle.
A federal court in Pensacola Florida returned a guilty verdict today against five Calhoun county men charged with peonage. The International Mana Service case stems from forced labor claims.
Multiple obituaries list Mrs Jennie Wake Rust of New Wilmington and Ella Rust. Lena Ferrauilla of St Vitus parish. Howard N Horner bookkeeper and bank elder. Charles S Clarke of New Castle. Lomasima Armand of Ellwood City. Emma Jane Harper of Darlington. Dominick Perriella of Koppel. Notices note ages, family ties, funeral plans, and interments at Fair Oaks Greenwood Oak Park St Vitus and local cemeteries.
Bert E. Stanhope died at 425 Elizabeth Street after a five week illness. He leaves his widow and mother Mrs Mary Stanhope, a brother Robert of Zanesville, and a son Joseph Carmine Charles Te Eva 2il. Funeral services Monday at 9 from Hort Dale church, burial Mort Dale cemetery. He was formerly with Brady Cunningham of Wampum then started his own business in Koppel. Complications after an operation for appendicitis are noted.
The state department of highways announced sealed bids due in Harrisburg on June 9 for road construction in four counties. Allegheny county 486 527 feet, Tarentum Patton and North Fayette townships in Carbon county 73 feet, Lansford borough Clearfield county 21 150 feet, Chest township Washington county Satv fees Bentleyville and Elisworth Boroughs.
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