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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
1
Lawrence Junction saw a large Pennsylvan ia Railroad party led by General W W Atterbury and General Superintendent H E New comer pass on a special train to Detroit Michigan. Traffic was halted and switches lined for blocks ahead to clear the run.
The Prince of Wales returns to London amid a half million admirers crowds. Queen King and Princess Mary greet him at Victoria station as flags drape the surroundings and a red carpet marks the royal reception.
Governor Gifford Pinchot is expected to arrive in the city around 3 30 this afternoon after a day of inspections in Butler. Officials escorting him include Senator George T. Weingartner and Representative William J. Moffatt, with flags already displayed as the city marks a holiday atmosphere during the inspection tour of state highway offices.
Police release Leo Powell, a Negro, after investigation found no link to the assault on Elizabeth Dinkner last Wednesday. Chief Henry Dysart said Powell’s involvement was thoroughly checked and nothing connected him to the case.
The writer notes that high status people appear easy to converse with while those of lower rank require more effort. Small jobs demand formal calls and deference, whereas prominent figures speak plainly and expect understanding. The moral: acting big is unnecessary. true power lies in simple, direct manner.
The News will post football results on the office bulletin board on North Mercer Street Saturday afternoon. Fans may call for scores after 5 pm on line 4 000, 5 to 6 30 pm on lines 22 or 150, and after 6 30 pm on line 175 for the best service.
Detectives accompany Indiana State Attorney Will H. Remy in Noblesville as the Stephenson Klinck and Gentry case over Madge Oberholtzer nears jury completion. Threats to attorneys prompted security. witnesses from across the state are summoned ahead of an expected rapid verdict. The state plans to call the Pullman conductor as the first witness and notes a deathbed statement alleging a car compartment meeting before Oberholtzer took poison en route to Hammond.
Mrs. William A. Smith wife of the Pittsburgh Foundry Machine Co. president reported the loss of a $2,506 diamond sapphire bracelet to police. She wore it to a theater and did not miss it until returning home. the theater was searched but the bracelet was not found.
Total receipts for seven games in the Fall Classic reached 1 182 854 dollars as 282 830 fans attended. Pirates manager Bill McKechnie said it is a pretty good club and players will split about 5 706 dollars each while the commissions and leagues also receive significant shares.
The wartime inquiry into government aviation nears closure as the air board prepares a report for President Coolidge. Witnesses including high officers and civilian authorities largely back reform but resist separate air services as counter to national defense and modern warfare.
A death record lists Addison 8S Black aged 16 of 1835 East Washington Street and James Adams Ray aged 52 of 208 Richelieu Avenue. Authorities filed the notices with local death registrations.
City Mission Day in New Castle marks the fourteenth annual meeting with Rescue Mission superintendents from other cities aiding local officers to present the coming year’s work. The event includes two mass meetings in addition to regular church services and is supported by local business leaders.
Ina Clair, renowned actress and frequent divorce target, seeks a divorce from James Whitaker in Chicago circuit court. The petition cites cruelty and desertion. Whitaker’s attorneys refused to discuss the filing.
Erie Pa October 16 special to The News. The Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association recommended New Castle host the 1927 state convention. The bid boosted by Lawrence County is aided by Percy L. Craig a New Castle native who was re elected state president. The Lawrence delegation topped county turnout with cawadade county seating in the middle section though many from Lawrence failed to register Wednesday.
Telegrams and calls push Gov. Ed Jackson of Indiana to appoint Albert J. Beveridge to the unexpired Samuel M. Ralston senate term. President Coolidge urged to back Beveridge but faces uncertainty as his secretary is involved.
The New Castle Board of Trade endorses the Ben Franklin Highway route from Atlantic City to San Francisco, passing New Castle Pennsylvania and Findley Ohio. The highway would link existing improved roads under a later assigned route number.
In New Castle barefoot schoolchildren gained proper footwear thanks to the Salvation Army. The article highlights the organization’s charity and mentions other similar cases, noting the Doughboy's praise for the Doughnut Girl who aided troops in the front.
In Locarno Switzerland on October 16 representatives of Germany France Great Britain Belgium and Italy will initial a Rhineland security pact and arbitration treaties. The pacts promise no future war and submission of disputes to arbitration with Britain and Italy guaranteeing Rhine border security. Initialing does not yet make the pacts effective as parliamentary approval is required.
A brick building on East Washington Street houses forty one elderly residents, mainly mothers, who rely on the Almira Home for shelter and care. The article urges local residents to tour the facility and reflect on the difference aid makes for “somebody's mother” in need.
James De Gennaro and Jennie Russo licensed in New Castle. Fred A. Woolsey and Florence A. Shatter licensed in New Castle. George A. Keil Jr. and Mae Z. Wisler licensed in Beaver Falls.
At Locarno the German delegation faced a deep crisis in the security pact conference. Chancellor Luther warned against reports of a break while noting no outlook for a satisfactory solution, as allied delegations prepared to depart.
Mystery surrounds the secret transfer of Ray Gardner the California train robber and mail bandit from Fort Leavenworth to Atlanta Penitentiary. Gardner serving 25 years for a Southern California mail car holdup and rumored to have escaped prison twice before. A heavy guard accompanied him on the move on orders from the Department of Justice.
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