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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1925

Page

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Governor Will Attend Chest Campaign Opening In New Castle

Governor Gifford Pinchot will speak at a Chest campaign dinner at the Fountain Inn then join a program at the High Twelve Club October 16. Senator Weingartner arranged the events and a seven thousand pamphlet mailing explains the ten participating institutions and their welfare work.

Gifford Pinchot New Castle Community Chest George T. Weingartner Thomas H. Hartman High Twelve Club Fountain Inn Hotel Pinchot Weingartner Chest

Plan to Relieve Earned Incomes From Taxes

Washington officials announce a bill to relieve earned incomes of Americans working in foreign commerce from domestic taxes. The plan, backed by Secretary Mellon and Secretary Hoover, aims to level the field as American capital abroad near a projected $1 billion this year.

International News Service Washington The Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Secretary of Commerce Hoover

New Baby Brings Uncle Dick Extra Cheerful

Arthur Mometer Dick joyfully chronicles the arrival of a brand new brother. The playful tone highlights a cheerful family moment with a pink faced, chubby lad described as a lively, noisy addition to the household.

Government Rules Tighten Debt Settlement Controls

The United States plans a hard line on foreign debtors to the treasury. A new bill would let the Treasury regulate bank loans to governments, echoing congressional pressure and a White House warning that U S purse strings will close to noncompliant nations. Officials expect Wall Street to follow Washington's lead.

George R. Holmes International News Service Washington Big Club of International Credit Treasury White House Paris United States Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Wall Street

More Kindergartens To Be Established In New Castle

Two new kindergartens will be established in New Castle following a board of directors decision. One will be in the Highland district with the second to be chosen by the superintendent after a residents petition. The Franklin Junior High School will offer night swimming classes, a 30 lesson term for $6.00.

New Castle Highland District Franklin Junior High School

Swamp Murder Case Stalls on Identity

A week after a headless body was found in a swamp near West Pittsburg authorities report no positive identification. Photo comparisons failed to confirm the dead man’s identity though several residents offered semi identifications. The body likely does not belong to a local New Castle resident and no missing person matches the description.

West Pittsburg New Castle

Freight Collision Kills Conductor in Johnstown

Conductor Joseph Meyers, 56, of Ferry, Pa., was killed when two freight trains collided near Johnstown. The eastbound freight halted for orders and was struck from behind by a second train, derailing the engine and several cars and disrupting traffic on the Pittsburgh division. Meyers died as he was about to enter the caboose of the first train.

International News Service Johnstown Joseph Meyers Ferry Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Meyers

Five Thousand At Convention Opens In City

The 63rd annual Pennsylvania Sabbath School association convention opened at Central Presbyterian church with between five and six thousand attendees and about 1500 delegates. Percy L. Craig of New Castle presided, a worship program led by Dr. Pohlman followed, and committees were appointed. The convention sermon, Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness, was delivered by Rev. Hugh Thompson Kerr of Shadyside Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association Central Presbyterian Church Percy L. Craig New Castle Association Pohlman Temple Lutheran Church of Philadelphia Hugh Thompson Kerr Shadyside Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh

Divorced Wife Of Late Tobacco King To Fight For Money

Mrs. Lillian N. Duke formerly married to James B. Duke announces she will seek a share of the Duke millions in Durham North Carolina and recounts that he loved her since they met in 1892. She says her ex husband Mr Mc Crady divorced her due to jealousy over Duke.

International Re Service New York Lillian N. Duke James B. Duke Tobacco King Durham N. C

Retired Admiral Sims Voices Air War View On Battleships

Rear Admiral William S. Sims testifies before the President's air board arguing aviation will dominate future warfare. He endorses Colonel Mitchell's charges of negligence and urges huge aircraft carriers with light cruisers, opposing new battleships. Night hearings speed up testimony.

International News Service Washington William S. Sims Mitchell President's Air Board Sims Army Navy Wiliam Mitchell War and Navy Departments House Congress Max Fox Connor Thief Robert C. Davis

Riffians Prepare For New Offensive Near Ajdir

Riffian tribesmen, not daunted by yesterday's repulse near Ajdir, move to a renewed attack. Aeroplane scouts report concentration near Abou Rekba about 20 miles from Ajdir, signaling a forthcoming offensive.

International Fez Ajdir Abou-Rekba

Death Notices in New Jersey Listings

Walter Kay Sturdy age 26 of Wanaque NJ Joseph Earl Fulwood three months of Pollock Avenue Mrs Susie Gray age 58 of 610 East Washington Street local death notices list individuals and addresses from area households

Walter Kay Sturdy Wanaque N. J Joseph Earl Fulwood Pollock Avenue Susie Gray East Washington Street

What They Do For New Castle Y M C A

The article extols the Y M C A in New Castle for guiding youth through athletic programs and morals. It notes 38,000 young men used the gymnasium last year and describes the association as central to community life and moral instruction.

New Castle Young Men’s Christian Association Dia

The Y W C A and New Castle Welfare Work

The Y W C A acts as a direct line to the root of the homeless girl’s plight. It preserves New Castle from a social menace while enriching city life through programs for women and girls. The annual Y W C A Camp offers outdoor life and gymnasium classes to scores of girls each summer.

New Castle Young Women’s Christian Association

New Castle Considers Building New Junior High

The New Castle school board on October 13 discussed urgent need for a new junior high. Dr. Ben G. Graham warned of overcrowding at North Street Junior High and inadequate equipment, urging plans for a new facility to house at least 1,000 students.

New Castle North Street Ben G. Graham

Davis Takes Oath Of Office As Secretary Of War

Dwight F. Davis of Missouri was sworn in as secretary of war by Chief Justice Taft in a brief ceremony at the War Department. He succeeds John W. Weeks and marks the end of the so called New England domination in the Coolidge administration. Mellon and James J. Davis remain from Pennsylvania with Hoover and Wilbur representing California.

International News Service Washington New England Congress Coolidge Dwight F. Davis Missouri John W. Weeks Massachusetts William Howard Taft War Department Army Pennsylvania California Mellon James J. Davis Hoover Wilbur

Walter Johnson to Pitch in Do-or-Die Game for Senators

Manager Harris announced Walter Johnson will start for the Senators against the Pirates. The veteran right-hander, nicknamed Old Barney, carries a strained leg but vows to pitch, buoyed by a season of hard work and two prior playoff starts. Johnson’s effort could deliver Washington a championship, a tribute to his legendary heart.

Ford C. Frick International News Service Pittsburgh Walter Johnson Barney Washington Johnson Stanley Harris Stanley Harris Senators Pirates Walter Bucky Harris

Highway naming project urged for Battery B Highway designation

W a McGinnis of North Beaver township returns from Harrisburg with news that a committee has the request to name the Mt Jackson to Enon Valley concrete road Battery B Highway. He plans to present the matter to Governor Pinchot during his Friday visit and push for a state action and possible road tour. No opposition to the designation is reported.

W. A. McGinnis North Beaver Township Mt. Jackson Enon Valley Harrisburg McGinnis

Child Found Dead By Mother's Side

Three month old Joseph Earl Fullwood was found dead in bed beside his mother Mrs. Bertram Fullwood at 1017 Pollock Avenue. Coroner Caldwell ruled natural causes broncho pneumonia despite a cut to the head under the bed clothes. Survived by parents sister June and brothers Bertram and Howard. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Miss Helen Webber of Los Angeles visited Mrs. Frank Johnston and Miss Mary Bigley over the weekend.

Bertram Fullwood Pollock Avenue Joseph Earl Fullwood June Bertram Howard

Landis delays decision to 2 30

Rain halted the final clash of the world series as Commissioner Landis postponed the decision to 2 30 after waiting to see if the rain would stop. The Senators and Pirates faced a tense seventh game with a record crowd of more than 45 000 watching in Forbes Field Pittsburgh.

Pirates International Forbes Field Pittsburgh Landis Burgh Blondin Niagara Falls Senators Washington Senators

Youthful Slayer Confesses Murder in Minnesota

In St Paul on October 14 William Brandt 21 confessed to killing his 11 year old nephew Francis Pioletti stating criminal tendencies and a depraved nature as causes. Police say Brandt a former ward of a school for feeble minded has a history of petty thefts and showed bravado and fear while in custody.

International News Service ST. Paul, Minn William Brandt Francis Pioletti Louis Pioletti Brandt Leopold-Loeb

Classified Real Estate Columns Offer Many Opportunities

In great matters it is best to use opportunities that present themselves rather than force them. Our real estate columns provide hundreds of chances to buy and sell.

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