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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
5
Dr. Julius Klein says ratification of the Locarno security pacts will raise European purchasing power and boost American exports. He foresees renewed demand for U.S. machinery and manufactured goods as Europe stabilizes and rebuilds, with exports possibly reaching 5 billion dollars this year.
King Feisul of Irak is noted as a football fan in a brief item highlighting royal interest in the sport. The report mentions his attendance and enthusiasm without detailed context.
Warren Vandervoort, 17, son of Rev. R. J. Vandervoort of Parkersburg Iowa, was sentenced to life in State prison for killing his father on August 6. Judge C H Kelley imposed the sentence after a two day hearing. Warren’s mother Mrs Della M Vandervoort testified in his defense describing events preceding the shooting and disputing the insured money motive.
Doctor Herre notes that coastal tribes along tropical coasts report eating certain fish causing rapid, fatal poisonings. He describes how the toxin first irritates the digestive tract and then paralyzes muscles, often killing patients within one to five hours.
The American Petroleum Institute reports US crude oil output at 2,094,000 barrels daily for the week ending October 17, down 11,900 from the prior week. East of the Rockies down 14,900 while California up 3,000 to 655,000. Gulf Coast 102,350 and Salt Creek 66,850. CA oil imports to Gulf and Atlantic ports 24,571 daily versus 34,386 previous week. Imports of crude and refined oil at main ports average 214,143 daily vs 196,429.
In Marbella Spain on October 21 Senora Anna Gallardo gave birth to sextuplets three boys and three girls arriving as a single family. The mother was reported in extremely serious condition.
J A Gelbach sues John Doe for 200 damages over an auto collision on the Youngstown New Castle road. The claim states John Hongah drove into Thomas W Barnes machine, then struck Gelbachs auto. Alleged careless driving.
Dr Albert M Herre of the Manila Bureau of Science reports that many Philippine fishes are poisonous, especially puffers and porcupine fishes. The toxin is akin to mushroom poisons and can make flesh highly dangerous.
Stunt night for Newsboys Class at the Y M C A starts at six with big attendance urged. Prizes announced for winners in the announced events. The program features questions on the unconscious mind and tax topic humor from a Washington Star quote.
At Highland United Presbyterian church tonight the pastor Dr. C J Williamson will report on the State Sabbath School Association meeting held last week in Erie Pennsylvania. A faculty and student leadership decision assigns Journalism Club to supply all school news for the upcoming annual, aiming for an accurate and engaging record of Bessemer High School activities.
Bessemer Pa October 21 during activity time Bessemer High school held its annual staff election for the 1925 1926 year book The Key Editors chief Louie Susany first assistant Glayds Nord second assistant John Mackey business manager James Young were chosen by a representative group of faculty and class presidents.
With ten days left there is little effort in New Castle to observe Hallowe'en this year and it will likely pass without formal celebration. Since Halloween falls on Saturday October 31, officials may set Friday night October 30 as the city celebration to reduce Saturday night traffic and aid local business.
There will be no meeting of the North Street Girl Reserves this week. A Halloween party is planned at the Y W C A next Monday evening with Arabella Coban and Martha Muse leading the arrangements for the social and program committees.
The board of Directors of the Young Women's Christian Association held their regular monthly meeting in the Y W Tuesday evening. Monthly reports were read and regular association business was transacted.
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