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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
1
Authorities struggle to identify the swamp victims found near West Pittsburg. Clothing from a victim will be shown in hope of recognition while no additional bodies have been located. Rumors of more finds persist amid an unresolved search and uncertain identification.
Mrs. John Dunfee and her daughter Laura died in a house fire three miles southeast of Athens Ohio early today. Four other children were saved when an older son woke as the roof collapsed.
The strike enters its seventh week as the federal government keeps hands off, insisting no fuel famine threat currently exists while negotiations continue and coal supplies are monitored.
New Castle’s Community Chest campaign reports $56 736 by noon on day six of its ten day drive. The 24 hour period added $6 560, with Wells Still Leads Team No 5 at $570 since yesterday. Mercantile Division notes eleven stores 100 percent canvassed as finish nears.
Rome reports Count Volpi and the Italian debt mission leaving for Washington in optimistic mood. He says Italy will face obligations with strict justice and seeks an equitable settlement with the United States, emphasizing continued constructive relations between nations.
A humorous verse riffs on playing bridge over radio as experts and clubs discuss bids and trump rules. It questions how partners and opponents would call signals and manage scoring if static interferes, noting the weather and accuracy of the score.
London report says Greek troops started war actions in Bulgaria. Semi official Sofia statement claims a detachment with artillery shelled Petrich, attacked sentinels, and killed five. three Bulgarian posts were occupied as Petrich is alleged to be prepared for Greek occupation.
A Pennsylvania passenger train bound for Cleveland collided with a switch engine one mile north of Bedford in dense fog. Emergency braking prevented a worse disaster. windows were shattered and the switch engine damaged, with minor bruises reported among crew and passengers.
CHICAGO October 22 Mrs Irene Castle McLaughlin confined to a hospital since Tuesday morning will not undergo an operation. Through her nurse she said she is there for complete rest only.
Beaver Falls reports Clifford Malone of Enon Valley is hospitalized with a fractured leg after a horse threw him from a horse and buggy while en route to school. He also suffered bruises. Phillip Moragei of Darlington was admitted after a work accident when struck by a crow bar, breaking a cheek bone and sustaining facial bruises.
The Shenango Valley hospital becomes the latest unit in the Mercantile Division to report full participation in the New Castle Community Chest. Miss Lottie Nicklin, captain, said it took one hour to secure donations from all attachees. The city institutions are organized under Commander H. L. Marvin.
D C Wills chairman of the board of the fourth federal reserve district died at Grace hospital Cleveland at 8 oclock after intestinal influenza and abdominal abscess with peritonitis. He had been ill for some time and underwent surgery last week with a blood transfusion planned but canceled as condition deteriorated. Wills was a prominent banker connected with the federal reserve since its inception and led the Cleveland bank during a period of regional financial activity.
Harrisburg Pa Oct 22 A prominent state official indicated action to unite the anthracite coal operators and miners reps within a week or ten days The official spoke without naming Governor Pinchot Inspectors from the Departments of Mines and Labor and Industry have been in the anthracite districts since early in the crisis A report on surveys extending to other states suggests rising use of substitutes for anthracite and a developing depression as workers have been idle over six weeks.
Washington reports the anthracite coal strike remains in its seventh week with no hint of government intervention. Officials note no coal shortage data are available, demand is met by substitutes, and weekly soft coal output stays high while anthracite stocks are uncertain.
Death records list Mrs Jane Parry age 81 of 903 Franklin Avenue and Charles W Hess age 81 of 1819 Croton Avenue. Also noted is Lafayette D Shaffer age 79 of New Wilmington.
Campaign chairman Thomas Hartman warns that New Castle must double or triple existing subscriptions to reach the $94,000 goal for ten agencies. He notes about 1500 donors give annually, but small donations of 5 to 25 dollars won’t fund the campaign’s five installment plan or sustain services.
Greece demands 2,000,000 gold francs indemnity and apology from Sofia after border clashes in Demirhissar Stanimaka. Bulgarian cabinet to protest to the League and seek mobilization to defend borders. Reports from Sofia and Athens note planned occupation of Petrich as a security move.
Sol emn requiem high mass for Elmer E Firestone brother of Harvey Firestone was celebrated in Los Angeles The body will be sent tonight to Columbiana Ohio Firestone birthplace for interment
Secretary Mellon urged a tax cut not exceeding 250 million dollars and sent to the House Ways and Means committee a schedule for normal incomes. The plan repeals a 25 percent reduction for earned income, proposing 1 percent on the first 3 thousand, 2 percent on the next 1 thousand, 3 percent on the next 4 thousand, and 5 percent on all above. The letter notes the need for an actuary to finalize normal and surtax rates within the 25 percent maximum normal and surtax limits.
Police in Cincinnati seek relatives of George Hewit reported dead there on Wednesday. A message to Candance Hewit Powell, care of New Castle police chief, asks for guidance on body disposition. Signed George Copening, authorities appeal for any information to locate kin.
Marriage licenses granted to Samuel Tooch Jr in Ellwood City and Julia Nardini in Ellwood City. Also licensees Richard R. Hillard in Volant and Marie G. McCune in Volant.
Donato Prioletti and his son in law John Liddeman narrowly escaped serious harm when the truck they were in rolled over three times after crossing Croton avenue near Hutchison street. The vehicle landed in Neshannock creek water. both occupants escaped injury. The collision with J H Collins of Wilkinsburg, who backed onto Croton without signaling, prompted the skid.
Announcement urging merchants to place ads in the classified columns to reach thousands of readers daily and boost business. Emphasizes starting now to maximize exposure.
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