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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

25

New Fight Looms In Congress On Tax Publicity

Congress debates repealing the publicity clause of the income tax law after the Supreme Court legalized public disclosure of tax payments. Mellon opposes publicity, saying it harms private business and prompts avoidance of taxable income. Public response and party positions will shape moves to extend or repeal the measure.

Congress William K. Hutchinson International News Service Washington United States Supreme Court Progressive Bloc Treasury Department Mellon Administration

Harry Thaw Returns to Broadway Amid Lavish Debut

Harry Thaw resurfaces on Broadway after years away, returning to the lights of the Rialto. He spends about $1500 on corsages and large bills for doorkeepers, waiters, and an orchestra leader, drawing cheers from old timers and curiosity from youngsters. Broadway gossip notes his splash coincides with Madison Square Garden’s demolition.

International News Service New York Harry Broadway Rialto Madison Square Garden Diana Stanford White

Investigation Of N Y Charges Recommended

In Columbus on May 26 the committee on bills and overtures urged full investigations of all charges against the New York Presbytery in the Fosdick case and the licensing of ministers not affirming tenets. The panel favored rejecting Chester Presbytery’s overture to exclude New York. A minority urged probing anew. the matter awaits the judicial commission report.

Harold G. McCoy International News Service Columbus New York Presbytery Fosdick Presbyterian General Assembly Committee On Assembly Chester New York W. O. Thompson

Scopes Trial Auditory Plans Drawn For July Hearing

May 26 Dayton Tennessee plans emerge to seat 20 000 in a vast temporary auditorium for the Scopes trial set to begin July 10 with Judge Raulston predicting a weeks long hearing William Jennings Bryan and defense lawyers expected to speak for days The case centers on teaching evolution in public schools and the rights of the state versus academic freedom.

International News Service Dayten Tenn John T. Scopes Tennessee John T. Raulston William Jennings Bryan Raulston Dayton

Progress on Scottish Rite Cathedral Front View

A photo from the past few days shows progress on the Scottish Rite Cathedral at Lincoln and Highland avenues. Front construction lags behind other sides due to difficulty, but overall speed is satisfactory. The June 10 cornerstone lay is not in the main front wall, causing no delay. ceremonies are expected to draw thousands to New Coastie.

Lincoln and Highland Avenues New Coastie

Detroit Prohibition Drive Reports Serious Rum War

May 26 Roy A. Haynes Prohibition Commissioner says Detroit area is serious and needs drastic dry-law enforcement. Coast Guard operates 12 plus patrol boats on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with more in build. Since Jan 1 1936 or 16 374 investigations and 236 conspiracy prosecutions. Land and water offensives keep pace and new methods are developed to curb bootleggers.

Washington Roy A. Haynes Haynes Detroit Treasury Coast Guard Lake Erie Lake Ontario Erie Ontario Prohibition Unit

Storms Threaten Arctic Regions Amid Pole Expedition

Reports from Copenhagen and London say Arctic storms endanger Amundsen and Ellisworth after they launched from Spitzbergen for a pole flight. Authorities caution relief plans are premature as weather and sea ice hinder recovery or return.

Olso Norway Arctic Amundsen - Ellsworth Flers North Pole Spitsbergen Liverpool Olse Copenhagen Dr Thommesen Norwegian Airship Union Amundsen

Mountains Beckon for Real Human Vacation Scene

The speaker rejects shore holidays and sea outings in favor of glorious hills. He imagines ascents to high, azure skies with endless wind and views worth any season, claiming mountains offer a superior escape regardless of summer spring or fall.

Witness Demanded 5000 for Repudiation at Shepherd Trial

Chicago May 26 A charge that Robert White a missing prose cution witness demanded 5000 from defense attorneys for repudiation of his statements that he had seen William D. Shepherd at Charles C Farman's National University of Science was hurled into the Shepherd McClintock murder trial as it entered the closing session of its eight almost futile days.

International News Service Chicago Robert White William D. Shepherd Charles C. Farman National University of Science Shepherd-McClintock Shepherd

New Castle Fund Sparks Aid for Alberico Family Tragedy

In New Castle a relief drive gathers funds after a tar accident on May 23 killed four Alberico family members. Merchants on Long Avenue, local friends, and a second committee raise about 309.50 plus 67.50 from merchants, with more donations sought at South Side Market for A Venditto to ensure the money reaches Matt Alberico.

New Castle Matt Albercio Lawrence Street Long Avenue Alberico South Side Market A. Venditto Venditto Mr. Alberico Fred L. Rentz City Alberica

Traffic accidents in New Castle period May 17 23

Report covers traffic accidents in New Castle with 23 injuries during May 17 to 23 and 299 injuries from January 1 to May 23 in county and outside city limits.

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Young Women’s Christian Association annual meeting notes

The annual meeting of the Young Women’s Christian Association was held Monday evening in the Association Building. Reports from departments included Physical and Health led by Dorothy Jane Stewart and Treasurer Cassandra Aiken, plus updates from Cafeteria Irene Jury, International Institute Emma P. Moore, Girl Reserves Ruth Worrall, Colored Center Clementine Bond, and General Annetta McKee. Mrs. George Greer was elected.

Young Women’s Christian Association Association Business Professional Woman's Club J. L. Stratton T. W. Phillips

Scouts To Assist In Decorating Graves Saturday

Scout Executive J. Lee Calahan said a Boy Scouts of the Lawrence County Council will meet with their troops at designated cemeteries on Memorial Day morning to help decorate graves in a patriotic good turn.

J. Lee Calahan Lawrence County Council

Reliable Repair Experts Ready for Motoring Troubles

If bad luck strikes on the road, call any of our trusted repair specialists for quick service. Classifieds urge drivers to seek dependable local auto repair help and recover from vehicle trouble swiftly.

New Castle Auto Plates Arrive at News Office

The New Castle News reports a second shipment of 3,000 blue and orange auto plates for New Castle motorists. Plates have no ads and are available now. another 5,000 went out recently and likely will move quickly.

New Castle New Castle A New Castle News

Local Man Hurt By Fall At Avon Park

Lewis Travers of West State Street is confined to his home with severe sprains of both wrists after falling from a ladder at Avon Park near Youngstown. He had been securing decorative fabric on the roof of the dancing pavilion about twenty feet high when the ladder slipped. He belongs to the local group that recently took over the Ohio amusement resort. Although painful, the injuries are not serious.

Lewis Travers West State Street Avon Park Youngstown Travers Ohio Amusement Resort

Death notices for several local residents listed with ages and addresses

Death records list Mrs Lide Morton Rutter 6s 125 1 2 East Washington street Mrs Emma M Tidbatt 61 21 Mulberry street Miss Eliza Jane Peebles SS Scott township Thomas B Plyan 76 Pittsburgh Ca Mrs Cyrus Mc Smith Manhattan Montana John Shenker 29 Union township names and ages provided with addresses

Lide Morton Rutter East Washington Street Emma M. Tidbatt Mulberry Street Eliza Jane Peebles Scott Township Thomas B. Plyan Pitts Lurgh Cyrus Mc Smith Manhattan Montana John Shenker Union Township

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