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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
22
Three children aged 2 to 6 were burned to death when fire destroyed the home of James Gates in Pittsburgh. Mrs Gates left the youngsters to dress by an oil stove and returned to find them engulfed in flames.
Paris and Oct. 23 The French cabinet discussed the budget and proposed aid from Caillaux but took no decisive steps. The budget question and new financial measures are postponed to Monday when President Domergue will preside, with prospects for Caillaux and ongoing negotiations to be clarified.
Reports say Caillaux offered his resignation after a lengthy talk with Premier Painleve about the Franco American debt settlement. Painleve apparently persuaded him to withdraw the resignation, securing cabinet unity on the issue.
Two naval aviators Sidney N. Smith of Norfolk and Albert M. Summey of Barberton Ohio were killed when their plane crashed during maneuvers at Cuantanamo Cuba. The bodies will be sent to the United States for burial per Navy Department notice.
Charles Beal reports car coil theft from his parked automobile at 605 Logan street between 8 40 and 9 30 last night. A porch swing was taken from Mrs. Quinn at 312 East North street last night, suspected to be by boys.
Croton Boy Scout troops met at Croton school headquarters for weekly contests. Wig-wag went to Kerr and Rhiney. semaphore to Rhiney and Hartman. knot tying to Mitchell Kwint and Frank Fiorelli with John Lemer third. Flying Eagle leads with 955 points. Crew Patrol second 560. Beaver third 550. Stag fourth 405. Rhiney is patrol leader. Next week features a masquerade session. 26 scouts attended with 14 Daniel Boone scouts and 8 visitors.
Mayor William H. Dunlap says residents can save thousands yearly by cooperating with the police to curb house to house advertising schemes and doorstep sales. He urges requiring mayoral police permits for solicitors and a ban on sales by strangers to curb money loss.
Epworth M. E. church will host Rally Day services on Sunday October 25. Mrs H B Davis organized an elaborate program and urged a large attendance. Transportation is arranged for aged people and about one thousand are expected to attend.
Councilman William Burns criticizes excavation firms for poor street repairs. Councilmen admit digging companies fail to restore streets, yet the council adjourned without enforcing repair duties or passing measures to ensure proper street upkeep.
The Ouoto Girls Club of the Y W C A held a regular meeting Thursday evening with good attendance. They enjoyed a taffy pull and social time. the next meeting will be in one week.
Council referred a petition to committee requesting a sanitary sewer on First Street. It was noted that a further 1100 feet of pipe would be needed to connect to the Lafayette Street sewer. It is better to do your best and expect the worst than to do your worst and expect the best.
Eleven year old Fred Bringri seized a pistol and robbed a St Louis confectionery with Mrs Rose Harris present as cashier. The infant thief, who spoke Stick em up, fled with part of the loot while police found him later on a street corner enjoying a lollypop purchased from the stolen money. A fragment notes lower water rates were ordered by council for New Castle Water Company.
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