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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
1
Doctors report the skulls and clothing of three victims recovered from the West Pittsburg marsh. Officials hope positive identifications will come from photographed garments and described attire linked to people known to the victims. A volunteer posse searched the marsh from noon to dusk, confirming a third body remained and locating the lower jaw near the skull.
Day's reports boost the New Castle Community Chest to 50 043 with 9 435 in subscriptions as workers reach the halfway point in the ten day drive. Wells' team No 5 leads amid elation from volunteers and captains noting strong backing from the city.
Paris sources say the French government will likely submit a fresh five year debt settlement proposal to the United States before November 1. Caillaux faces strong opposition in the chamber, and any new plan will be drafted for Washington via diplomatic channels while Caillaux outlines a broader financial program to the cabinet. The October 29 chamber meeting is set to address the issue.
Sheriff William G. Andrews and Chief Deputy F. N. Johnson spent eight hours in Youngstown pursuing a lead that victim number one of the West Pittsburg marsh may be "Red" Fletcher, missing from that city for some time. The News learned from the missing man's wife in Columbus last night that he had written from Buffalo, New York, last week. The man reportedly left Youngstown on September 28 and was traced as far as Liberty Road between Youngstown and New Castle before vanishing again. Investigators continue the search and may reveal more details disclosed by witnesses who examined the head photo and hair samples of the first victim. The coroner and witnesses who viewed the exhibits previously had noted a resemblance but offered no decisive identification.
Dr. Ben G. Graham, New Castle superintendent since 1919, has been elected by the Pittsburgh school board as associate superintendent in charge of elementary work for North Side and South Side districts with a 7500 annual salary. He says his resignation will be submitted to the New Castle board at the November meeting.
London report says Cambridge University students rebut Daily Sketch claims that rouge pots lipsticks and cosmetics are widely used. Anonymous article sparked a lively controversy with protests and demand for retractions from students.
A noir mood piece blends a murder mystery with harsh winter imagery. The speaker laments a chilling climate and a depleted bank roll while seeking warm clothing, sturdy boots, and a steady income as snow looms and the city cools.
The Treasury revises its tax plan amid opposition to reducing taxes on big incomes without relief for smaller earners. Secretary Mellon testifies against reducing the 2 percent rate for small incomes, proposing a 1 percent rate up to 3000 with stepped increases for higher brackets, topping at 20 percent for the 150000 class.
Kenneth McConahy and Lucille McCaslin of Ellwood City. Maurice A. Boyd and Margaret K. Stubbs of New Castle. The notices list the couples and their residence towns as recorded.
President Coolidge addresses the Congregational churches urging them to take primary responsibility for upholding prohibition. He says neither national nor local governments can reform all public morals and calls churches to foster support for the law amid bootlegging claims. The remarks follow a speech to the church council.
Arthur R. Robinson a 44 year old Indianapolis attorney and former state senator was appointed by Governor Jackson to fill the late Samuel M. Ralston’s seat. The appointment lasts until November 1926 when Indiana elects two U S senators, alongside James E. Watson.
Chief Henry Dysart warns dogs must be tied up year round and chickens may not run at large in the city with fines for violations. Dr and Mrs E A Snyder of Winter avenue have returned from St Paul Minnesota after attending the inter state Post Graduate Assembly of America.
Adolph P. Zuraskey reported to police that his car struck the Bessemer bus while driving south of Jefferson street at the public square. Minor damage was sustained to both vehicles.
John W. Cline, 81, of 607 Mc Cleary avenue, died. Rachel A. McGranahan, 82, of 110 Pine street, also noted. S. M. Neely, 66, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, referenced in the record.
Athens reports Greece and Bulgaria on the brink of serious clash over border incidents. Greece issues a sharp note demanding satisfaction for alleged incursions near Demirhissar and orders troops to advance to Petritch to secure indemnities for fallen officers and soldiers.
Colonel William Mitchell was formally notified he must stand trial before a military court on October 28 for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline. Secretary of War Davis said he would pursue an absolutely square deal for Mitchell as he faces this high profile case regarding military aviation after the Shenandoah crash.
Rome reports Finance Minister Count Volpi says Italy will seek an independent settlement of its debt to the United States. He outlines debt policy insisting on autonomy for each debtor nation and direct negotiations, noting wartime bonds and a bond with the U S. The Italian debt mission heads to the United States for talks.
The Italian freighter Ignatio Floria with 27 crew members was rescued by the liner President Harding in storm seas 1,738 miles off Ambrose light after failing to launch lifeboats. One officer was washed overboard and another injured before the rescue, with no casualty report in the final message. The Ignatio Floria sailed from Montreal via Philadelphia toward Mediterranean ports. The President Harding faces a 48 hour delay to its scheduled arrival due to the mission.
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