White House Held To Account For Small Force In Aviation Policy
Brig Gen Hugh A Drum rebutted calls for a separate air service saying such proposals would defeat America in war. He argued the doughboy won World War I and that lack of funds blocks larger force development, as critics pressure policy ahead of the air board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
William K. Hutchinson
International News Service
Washington
War Department
Hugh A. Drum
President
Air Board
America
Drum
General Staff
Army
Victor Drum
Enraged bull kills Hillsville farmhand
Schuyled Kelly, 50, died Monday near Hillsville Mahoning township after a charging bull crushed him in a barn area. He and his employer Milo Padden had been hauling fodder when the bull broke loose. Kelly tried to corral the animal but was crushed in a wagon shed with a pitchfork and ring pole nearby as evidence of his struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyled
Kelly
Milo Padden
State Line
Hillsville
Mahoning Township
Padden
Weeks Resigns and Davis Appointed War Secretary
John W. Weeks resigns as Secretary of War for ill health and Dwight F. Davis of Missouri is named his successor. Davis has effectively run the department for months and will be sworn in by Chief Justice Taft. Weeks plans a South American trip as he leaves Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks
Davis
St. Louis
International News Service
Washington
John W. Weeks
Dwight F. Davis
Missouri
White House
Harding
Mr. Coolidge
South America
Taft
Mellon Supports Plan To Continue Public Debt
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon urges Congress to extend the present debt payment program as public debt of about 20.5 billion matures in 23 years with retirement near 30 years. Officials say debt reduction, not longer issuance, lowers interest and could enable tax cuts, noting annual debt service around 700 million and substantial pre-1930 interest savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Robert S. Thornburgh
International News of State
Washington
America
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Mayor's Edict Flouted as Holiday Bomb Display Goes On
Mayor William Dunlap had ordered no bombs in Seventh ward for a Columbus Society fireworks demonstration. Despite the decree, bombs were fired outside city limits, using a row boat for transport. Police could not yet identify the individual discharging outside the marshes near the Ma honing river. Conti staged the display and signals indicated its completion before a fresh blast drew attendees home. Plainclothes officers pursued across the river but no boat access forced a muddy detour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunlap
Jake Conti
Columbus Society
Seventh Ward
Dunlap
White
Conti
Mahoning River
Secretary Of Labor Donates Cup For Eisteddfod
James J. Davis secretary of labor offers a silver loving cup for a Welsh essay competition at the Christmas Eisteddfod to be held December 25 in the First Congregational church. The offer has been accepted and the cup is expected to draw strong contests among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Davis
Davis
Boss Takes Holiday Weighs In On Game Day
The narrator notes Arthur Mometer is away on holiday and left his work to the speaker. He reflects on the editor’s life and the extra duties, mentioning a warmer day and a few stray worries as the sheet bears the strain of changed duties.
Judges Announce Chest Drive Poster Winners
Eugene Scanlon wins first poster prize in the slogan division. Nathaniel Book takes first in poster division with Eugene R Scanion as second. John Leonard wins second in slogan division and C Peterson placed second in poster division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Book
John Leonard
Eugene R. Scan Ion
C. Peterson
City Chest names assigned for community drive
Several thousand of the 7000 potential donors were allocated to soliciting teams at the first business meeting held Monday night at the High Twelve club. The master list will be open for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily through Friday noon at the Chest headquarters in the Greer block on North Mercer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Community Chest
High Twelve Club
Chest
Greer Block
Mercer Street
Community Chest Poster and Slogan Contest Winners Named
Eleven year old Nathaniel Book won the slogan top prize in the 1926 Community Chest contest. Eugene R. Scanlon of Mahoningtown earned first in posters with a striking design. John Leonard won second in slogans and Honorable Mentions were named for several entrants. Prizes range from ten to fifteen dollars, with award announcements to come in the News. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jones visited relatives in Sharon, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Book
Community Chest
Eugene R. Scanlon
Mahoningtown
C. Peterson
East Washington Street
John Leonard
W. Euclid Avenue
W. L. Campbell
Rotary Club
C. E. McGrath
Kiwani
John M. Kroen
Clay Rubel
Jury selection begins in Stephenson murder trial in Indiana
Nine jurors named to hear the murder case against D C Stephenson Early Gentry and Earl Klinck face questions on capital punishment and the Ku Klux Klan. Prosecutors cite Stephenson’s Klan ties and Cox’s involvement as influence on the internal Klan conflict. Defense steps remain secret as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Noblesville
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Early Gentry
Earl Klinck
Madge Oberholtzer
Indianapolis
Ku Klux Klan
Veniremen
Stephenson
Grand Dragon
Indiana Klan
Charles E. Cox
Indiana Supreme Court
Oberholtzer
Klan
Inman
Fox
Death Record Notices for Williams Dalzell and Manning
Robert Williams 82 of 5 Laurel avenue died. Mary J Dalzell 83 of 214 Montgomery avenue, listed as survivor or related party. Floyd Allen 31 of Madison avenue and Ella Morgan Manning 39 of Albuquerque New Mexico appear as names in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Laurel Avenue
Mary J. Dalzell
Montgomery Avenue
Floyd Allen
Madison Avenue
Ella Morgan Manning
Alburquerque
N. M
Hunting Licenses Issued At 100 Daily In Mercer County
Mercer Pa Oct 13 County hunting licenses are issued at about 100 per day at the county treasurer office. The figures reflect preparations for the season with hunting set to begin November 1.
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Mercer
Wild Geese Fly Over City as Winter Harbinger
Two large flocks were seen passing over the city on Monday night led by a dominant bird. Onlookers debated whether the birds were wild swans but officials confirmed they were geese heading south for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakes
Southland
What They Do For New Castle Shenango Valley Hospital
In New Castle the Shenango Valley Hospital was built 30 years ago to protect workers in the steel and iron industry. Located on a northern city hill it has nursed many breadwinners back to life, preserving the community’s economic lifeblood and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Shenango Valley Hospital
Beginnings of New Castle Hospital Under Sisters Care
About sixteen years ago New Castle began welfare hospital work as population and industry grew. The Shenango Valley hospital served for nearly two decades until a new facility was needed. The Third Order of the Sisters of Saint Francis organized care, starting in a makeshift Phillips homestead before modern equipment arrived.
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New Castle
Shenango Valley Hospital
Third Order
Sisters of St. Francis
New Castle Hospital
Phillips Homestead
Manchest er Merchant Dies in Hotel Fall
Arthur Goodwin a 54 year old wealthy produce merchant from Manchester England died after falling from an 11th floor suite at the Hotel Brottell in New York. Police suspect an accidental slip while raising the window. his body crashed through the restaurant glass roof and onto a table as staff worked nearby. He died en route to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Vice
New York
Arthur Goodwin
Manchester
England
Brottell
Goodwin
Marriage Licenses Issued in New Castle Area
Peter Kelles and Louise Varian of New Castle Pa approved for marriage. George Anthony Boyle of Pittsburgh Pa and Sara Rosalie O'Donnell of New Castle Pa listed as a couple seeking a license.
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Peter Kelles
New Castle
Louise Varian
George Anthony Boyle
Pitttsburg
Sara Rosalie O'Donnell
Public mass meetings planned in New Castle churches
Next Sunday October 15 two city mass meetings are set in New Castle. At 2 45 p m the First Christian church on the Diamond hosts the afternoon program with a 40 voice chorus and 25 voice male chorus plus duets by Rev G A Leichliter and Peter Quartel. Rev Leichliter of Buffalo N Y delivers the general message and short addresses accompany the hour long program. Bob Ingersoll, famed reformer, is slated to speak as part of the lineup.
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Columbus
New World
Western Hemisphere
James R. Cox
Old St. Patrick's of Pittsburgh
St. Mary's Council
Knights of Columbus
Pittsburgh
M. J. Brennan
St. Mary’s
New Castle
First Christian Church
Diamond
First Baptist Church
City Mission
G. A. Leichliter
Peter Quartel
Prospect Avenue
Church of Buffalo
N. Y
Bob Ingersoll
Joshua
Middle West
Victims' Bodies Sent Home From Capsize Disaster
Melbourne, Fla. Oct. 3 Authorities did not hold an inquest into the Capsized Clara B tragedy. Twelve victims were placed aboard a train and sent to their homes. the injured remained under care. Coast guard and fishermen continued the search for two missing members of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin
National News Service
Melbourne
Fle
Clara B
Coast Guard
Sebastian Inlet
Final World Series tilt set with 45,000 on hand
Harris confident today's game could be the final of the world championship. The Pittsburgh crowd of about 45,000 watches the lineup for the 1925 classic with Senators Rice and Harris among starters. Umpires and field positions listed as Rigler Moriarty McCormick Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Davis J. Walsh
Internat
al News
Pittsburgh
Senators Rice
Moore
S. Harris
Carey
Goslin
Cuyler
Rf Judge
Barnhart
J. Harris
Rf Traynor
Peckinpaugh
Wright
Severeid
C Smith
Blunege
McInnis
Ferguson
P Kremer
Umpit
Pirates and Senators Clash In World Series Money Game
Forbes Field Pittsburgh October 13 The game that will decide the world series pits the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Washington Senators as both teams battle fiercely over the crucial contest. The sixth game ended with tension and fighting spirit, with a possible rematch planned if needed.
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Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Pirates
Pinchot to Visit New Castle for City Inspection Tour
Governor Gifford Pinchot will visit New Castle on October 16 despite recent illness. Senator George T. Weingartner confirmed the schedule and said a public mass meeting at the courthouse will follow at 8 p.m. Earlier that day he will inspect city institutions receiving state aid, including a stop at the Almira Home which was not initially listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
New Castle
George T. Weingartner
P. S. Stahtecker
Court House
Almira Home
Constant Changes Shift Tastes in Real Estate Listings
A note on evolving preferences in the general revolution affecting minds and fortunes. Classified real estate columns adapt to satisfy users amid shifting market tastes and demand.
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Air Corps
St. Louisan
Congressional
Mount Jackson
McKechnie
Kremer
Secretary of Labor
Arthur Mometer
Eugene Scanlon
Philip Jones
Sharon, Pa
Thomas Frazier
Leasure Avenue
Indiana
St. Mary’s Council
J. R. Cox
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