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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
2
At 200 Madison Avenue a scaffold failed on a thirty-two story loft building. Three men were killed and two injured when four workers fell nine stories to the street. The deceased were John Dowd age 42 C Kelly age 50 and J D Carney.
Reverend George Landis pastor of the First Baptist Church leaves for Norristown Pennsylvania to attend the annual state convention. He will visit his parents in Juniata County enroute and expects to be away about a week.
James H. Gilfillan president of the Dealers Unit of the Radio Association of New Castle announced the Friday night meeting would be postponed to Monday evening October 19 in the New Castle News office due to a Friday dinner at the Fountain Inn and a Community Chest meeting.
A memorial session of court will be held Monday morning with memorials for Attorney James A. Gardner and Attorney Joseph W. Cunningham presented in open court by committees. Judge S. P. Emery will preside.
Oil City High School dances banned by unanimous school board vote after reports of empty flasks in both boys and girls dressing rooms. The action follows concerns over student conduct and safety in Oil City Pennsylvania.
In New Castle the Y M C A is highlighted as a vital institution aiding boy and man development. Directors led by H A Wilkison and Jacob F Rentz urge community backing to sustain Spirit Mind and Body programs and active civic engagement.
Washington bulletin reports Pittsburgh has been relatively dry during the World Series games played there. The finding comes from Frederick Baird, Pittsburgh enforcement administrator, in a dispatch to headquarters dated October 14.
Notices posted at the Shenango Works announce the hot mills will run another turn next week at full capacity. Mills start Sunday evening rather than Monday and will operate sixteen turns instead of fifteen, a policy also applied at the New Castle plant.
The article urges support for the Y W C A as a beneficiary of the New Castle Community Chest. It lists the organization’s directors including C H Johnson and Mrs. W G Eckies along with other officers and members. It notes beliefs about the prime years for women and men.
Paris presses ahead on a five year truce amid French political turmoil. Caillaux’s debt plan hinges on U S funding and New York credits, but the gold loan faltered and Swiss bankers are eyed for millions as France struggles to avert default.
City reports rising enrollment and aging facilities strain grade 7 8 9 access. Board has not acted officially but superintendent urges action to add space as Franklin North Street and Mahoning junior highs reach capacity with portable classrooms and crowded basements.
Marie Dorole of 604 Electric street and Nick Dutka of Clifton Flats were held for the December term of court by Alder man Walter T. Hamilton after being charged by County Detective J. M. Dunlap with violating the Snyder act. Adam Rutka of Clifton Flats had the case continued until Monday. Detectives Miller and Hicks arrested the three.
Pittsburgh October 14 ticket speculators who bought seats for the final world series game faced slow demand as they haggled in hotel lobbies offering at double prices. Buyers held off hoping prices would drop to cost as game time neared.
Washington Oct 14 The Department of Agriculture predicts a continuing strong market for feeder cattle thanks to better western pasture and improved southwest feed. Three month stocker and feeder shipments from 12 markets totaled 898000 vs 986000 last year and 1869000 two years ago, despite a high fat cattle market and favorable corn prospects. The report cites pasture shortages across key cattle feeding states as the likely cause.
Britain will evacuate Cologne once Germany proves disarmament under the Versailles treaty. A Rhineland security pact or entry into the League of Nations would likely count as the gesture. The foreign office expects a LoCarno security pact agreement this week.
The Joseph Seep Agency, buyers for Standard Oil Co., announced reductions of 15 cents in four Pennsylvania crude grades in pipelines. New prices set are Cabell 1.95, Somerset medium 2.05, Somerset light 2.20, Ragland 1.00.
Hearing of L. C. Anderson and S. J. Speshock of Youngstown charged with an attempted robbery of the P. and L. E. B. station at Bessemer Pa was continued from Tuesday afternoon before Alderman Walter T. Hamilton to Monday.
In Allentown Pennsylvania a gas explosion at the home of Dr Elmer H Bausch kills his wife and a five year old son and a maid Miss Laura Kuhns. The doctor and a younger son are at Allentown Hospital in critical condition. A short circuit in the lighting system sparked leaking gas and caused a massive blast that tore the roof off the house and shattered windows blocks away. Fire hampered rescue efforts at the wreckage.
Weather drags on a rainy day as Washington and Pittsburgh brace for a possible third Walter Johnson start. Rumors swirl on starter plans with Red Oldham and Vic Aldridge mentioned, while market chatter and crowd mood shift as rain delays threaten the game.
Mrs. Susie Grau aged 58 died Tuesday evening at 8 at 610 East Washington after a yearlong illness born in Hungary she leaves sisters and a granddaughter Jessie Peters of West Pittsburg Funeral is Thursday at 10:30 from 610 East Washington with Rev George Rath burial in Graceland cemetery Also noted are services for Robert Williams of Laurel avenue Friday at 9 from St Marys church with burial in church cemetery Walter Kay Sturdy 26 died October 13 in Paterson N J from plural pneumonia son of Mr and Mrs Hugh A Sturdy born Milwaukee July 29 1899 he lived in this city ten years educated at New Castle High School 1918 and University of Pittsburgh 1923 Pi Rho Delta member He leaves brothers and sisters George Howard A William R and Mrs Walter Maxwell Hugh and Neil his father travels to Paterson for the body Funeral arrangements to be announced Mrs Myrtle Ray funeral Tuesday at Mrs John Rays home South Jefferson street Rev R G Roscamp presiding burial in Graceland cemetery pallbearers named
A message reports the death of Cam Fulton of Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania a former commander of the Pennsylvania Division Sons of Veterans. He died Monday and funeral services are held today according to the message.
The Seine Tribunal in Paris granted a divorce to Mrs. John P. Matthews formerly Esther Aiken. The couple married March 14, 1917, in New York.
Three divorce actions were filed at the office of the Prothonotary. Paul Onasch seeks a divorce from Mary Onasch on desertion after a marriage from June 18 1907 to May 23 1916. Louise G Humphrey seeks a divorce from William J Humphrey on desertion after a marriage from July 1 1916 to September 18 1922. Constance DiLillo seeks a divorce from Michael DiLillo on cruel and barbarous treatment and adultery after a marriage from November 28 1924 to February 18 1925.
Indianapolis reporting that United States Senator Ralston of Indiana, age 68, has been unconscious since midnight and was described as in grave condition with his life believed to be in danger. Physicians and associates voiced concern as the crisis continued through the morning.
Deputy Sheriff James Whiteman responded to a Tuesday accident on the Wilmington improved highway. A car wreck left one man badly injured and three occupants appearing intoxicated. The injured man was taken to Shenango Valley hospital while drivers Frank Lane and Mike Costello were arrested and jailed.
In Shenango Valley a car incident left Charles Wheeler of Sharon severely injured with three fractured ribs and chest trauma. Costello faces charges of drunken and disorderly conduct, with another drunk and disorderly count filed against Wheeler before Alderman Green.
The Almira Home Ladies and board members thank Fred L. Rentz of the New Castle News for a courtesy shown Tuesday afternoon. Twelve residents of the home enjoyed an afternoon at a local theater and reported the entertainment was much appreciated.
Pirates fans who missed game six due to the Pittsburgh venue can view a complete Kinogram reel at the Penn Theatre tonight. The sequence captures crowd, players, and the winning hits for a vivid recap. Also playing are Norma Talmadge in Graystark and a Lloyd Hamilton comedy.
The Buzzin Around Company performs a live dressing room scene in full view of the audience before the 7 pm show of Sweet and Pretty. Patrons arriving early at 6 50 will see chorus girls and principals prepare on stage as stage crew arrange the set.
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