Chinese Customs Conference Opens Amid Uncertain Chinese Situation
Peking October 26 The Chinese conference opens under US patronage led by Minister MacMurray and Silas H. Straw to seek economic relief amid a troubled Chinese scene. Delegates include Washington Conference powers and nine nations plus invited Denmark Sweden Norway Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goette
International News Service
Peking
China
United States
MacMurray
Washington
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
Portugal
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Spain
Silas H. Straw
Chicago
Mercer County Slayers Die in Electric Chair
The Mercer County slayers Girsch and Weiss were executed, the first in the county after a 125 year precedent. They killed William Z Turner, West Middlesex filling station proprietor, on August 1 1924 when he refused to open the station. Weiss professed innocence to the end while awaiting reprieve.
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Girsch
Weiss
Mercer County
America
Roumania
Pinchot
Ferrell
George Weiss
Farrell
Republican Party Nominees for County and City Posts
The list from the recent party primary names candidates for the November 3 1925 election. District Attorney candidate is J Elder Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
J. Elder Bryan
Salvage Efforts Begin On Wrecked Seaplanes
Baltimore crews launch salvage on 17 seaplanes wrecked in a fierce gale during Schneider cup maneuvers. Two squadrons under Commander T. G. Ellyson faced anchors dragged by wind as pilots tried to ride out the storm. Only a handful of planes survived, each valued at about 25 000 dollars without motors, underscoring broader navy-criticism over recent mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
T. G. Ellyson
Navy
Naval Air Service
Col
Wm. Mitchell
Chest Workers Aim to Surpass Community Chest Goal
In New Castle the Community Chest team urges more donors as workers complain about the effort needed to reach hundreds of potential contributors. An extension of two days is seen as likely to push the goal over the top. The drive loosens rules allowing any solicitor to seek donations citywide, with signed chest buttons marking contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chest
New Castle
Community Chest
Elect The Ticket Spirit Of Meeting Held On Saturday
Republican city and county committees met at the party headquarters with strong confidence in a sweep for the ticket. Attorney Robert L. Wallace urged support for all nominees from Judge S Plummer Emery to ward positions and praised the clean campaign. County Chairman Clyde V. Ailey urged turnout while Judge Emery and Mrs. W A Taylor spoke as the crowded room represented nearly every precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hast Street
Neshannock Avenue
Robert L. Wallace
S. Plummer Emery
Clyde V. Ailey
Mr. Ailey
Woman Struck By Automobile At South Mercer Corner
Mrs. Pearl Zieve of 1105 South Mercer street was injured near the corner of ane avenue and South Mill street when hit by Tony Frank’s car as she crossed after leaving a street car. Her injuries were not serious, and she returned home after declining a doctor.
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Pearl Zieve
South
Mercer Street
Ane Avenue
South Mill Street
Tony Frank
New Castle
R. D
Zieve
Frank
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Thomas Connelly
Park Avenue
Sutton Street
Joe Daniels
South Beaver Street
Jean McMillen
Hazelcroft Avenue
J. Kneram
Fred Califeto
Moravia Road
Moravia Street
A. Masters
Wayne Street
Controversy Over Damages From Gardner Avenue Duct Hearing
Arguments before the Public Service Commission in Harrisburg address damages claimed by property owners and county for the Gardner Avenue duct construction. County Solicitor John F. Lockhart represents the county, with C H Akens for the traction company and Clyde Gibson William J Caldwell and Walter Braham for property owners seeking compensation.
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Gardner Avenue
Public Service Commission
Harrisburg
John F. Lockhart
C. H. Akens
The
Traction Company
Clyde Gibson
William J. Caldwell
Walter Braham
One-Legged Pigeon Draws Crowds on Public Square
A pigeon with one usable foot forges along on a hard calloused stump while bystanders watch as a veterinarian checks a fare mer's horse in an alley. Crowds study clothes rumored to be from swamp murder victims and a pair of football fans quarrel over a rule. A coal truck blocks Jefferson street while the driver dumps fuel into a dentist's cellar. A Boy Scout carries a pumpkin home after school. A mayoral appearance card is sought to be served as traffic officer watches.
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Jefferson Street
Terrific Storm Hits Philadelphia Injuring Three
A 50 mile per hour wind struck Philadelphia causing three injuries as trees uprooted chimneys collapsed and wires and signs were torn down. Mrs Mary Kelly suffered broken ribs when brick debris fell through her second floor room. Mrs Maddela Hodofske received internal injuries from a blown garage door. Peter Suthorsky was knocked unconscious by a flying box of rubbish. Small craft on the Delaware River were torn from moorings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Mary Kelly
Maddela Hodofske
Peter Suthorsky
Delaware River
Plans for Dempsey Championship Bout in Los Angeles
Open air heavyweight title defense planned for December or early next year in Los Angeles if negotiations succeed. Olympic Auditorium club led by Jack Root says Dempsey could fight Gene Tunney or another top rival, with Culver City speedway seating 80,000 leased for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulletin
International News Service
Los Angeles
Calif
Jack Dempsey
Olympic Auditorium
Jack Root
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Culver City Automobile Speedway
War clouds over Locarno peace as Europe tightens
Rapid shifts across Europe spark resignations in Germany and political turmoil over Locarno pacts. Greece and Bulgaria summoned by the League of Nations. Russia rejects entry talk. Deaths listed include Samuel Jones and Mary L. Reed with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Europe
Balkans
Greece
Bulgaria
League of Nations Council
League of Nations
League
Germany
Russia
Baliwin
Lorena Axworthy Home For The Winter At Marquis Stables
Lorena Axworthy the fast trotter of William Marquis returns home for the winter and will stay at Marquis stables until the new year. The season saw 17 starts with eight wins and money finishes in all but one race. The standout mare posted a 2:11 1 4 mark and is expected to improve next season.
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Lorena Axworthy
Wiliam Marquis
Marquis
Postpone Rehearsal Of Apollo Club
There will be a rehearsal of the Apollo club this week but a important rehearsal and meeting will take place Tuesday evening November 8 at 8 o'clock at the M C A.
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Apollo Club
Story Hour at Library Tuesday for City Children
The New Castle Free Public Library will host a weekly story hour Tuesday afternoon in the Y M C A reading room. All city school children are invited to attend as several interesting stories are read.
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New Castle Free Public Library
Mrs Martha Hough Bell Dies in Albuquerque
Mrs. Martha Hough Bell age 27 daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis E Hough of near New Castle papermill area died early Saturday morning in Albuquerque New Mexico after an operation. She leaves parents three children Ruth Lewis and Harry Jr and a brother Clarence of this city. Funeral Wednesday at two with Rev D R Dunn at Jos S Rice company chapel East North street. Interment Oak Park mausoleum.
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Mary L. Reed
East Lutton Street
Henry Wilson
John Street
Floyd
Lewis
Charles
New Castle
Chester
Dayton
George S. Wilson
Wichita
Kan
Robert Wilson
Aher, O
Elizabeth Miller
East Palestine
Anna McMillen
Margaret Calvin
Beaver Falls
Edson
Floyd H. Reed
East Sutton Street
Martha Hough Bell
Lewis E. Hough
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Croton M. E. Church
Lewis Hough
Ruth
Harry, Jr
Clarence
Jos. S. Rice Company
East North Street
Rev
D. R. Dunn
Oak Park Mausoleum
Funeral notices and death of local residents
Funeral services were held for Charles A. Wandell in Ridgway with Rev. Case presiding and Masonic pallbearers. interment in Ridgway. Mrs. Jane Parry's funeral occurred at her daughter’s home with Rev. Golding officiating and burial in Oak Park cemetery. John B. Shriver, 82, died after a brief illness. a former wreck master for the Baltimore & Ohio, he was a St. Mary’s church member.
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Charles W. Hess
Croton M. E
D. Ralph Dunn
J. L. Stratton
Claude Downs
Savannah M. E
Oak Park Cemetery
Charles A. Wandell
Ridgway
Case
Methodist Church
L. E. Hurst
Madison Avenue
John B. Shriver
Croton Avenue
Mr. Shriver
Germany
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
St. Mary’s Church
Margaret
Constable Arrests Joel Snyder On Snyder Act Charge
Constable McClenahan of New Stedford arrested Joel Snyder Sunday evening October 25 on a violation of the Snyder act. He was taken to the county jail and released on bail.
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McClenahan
New Stedford
Joel Snyder
Snyder
Marriage Licenses Granted in Several Municipalities
Ralph W. Brommer of Wampum and Ida Mae Smith of Volant. John H. Nasson of Oil City and Mabel M. Morris of Oil City received marriage licenses in the listed municipalities.
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Ralph W. Brommer
Wampum
Ida Mae Smith
Volant
John H. Nasson
Oil City
Mabel M. Morris
Hemroid remedy claims 98 percent relief in tests
The ad asserts internal medicine cures for piles, not ointments or suppositories. Dr J S Leonhardt is said to have developed HEMROID after testing in 1000 cases with a 98 percent success rate, offered with a money back guarantee. Packaged for sale at local druggists.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
McKee
Eckerd’s
New Castle, Inc
Obituary notices for Kennedy Shriver and Andrew Krestel Sr
Kennedy Shriver obituary notes his marriage of 58 years and children in Cleveland Akron Youngstown and local survivors with forty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 9 am at St Marys church burial in Pittsburgh St Marys cemetery. Andrew Krestel Sr aged 55 died October 25 after pneumonia at 906 State St survived by widow Rosina and son Andrew with a grandson and family in Austria. Service at St Pauls Lutheran church Wednesday 2 pm pastor Rev Stump. Interment Oak Park cemetery.
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Kennedy Shriver
William
Cleveland
John
Akron
George
Youngstown
Miles
Charles Shriver
John Thomas
Ben Prosser
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Pittsburgh
Andrew Krestel
State Street
Mr. Krestel
Austria
Old Country
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
A. M. Stump
Oak Park Cemetery
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Parley
Minister MacMurray and
H. M
Buck) Reynolds
Register
Jeannette W. Hutton
M. C. Kennedy
Walter V. Tyler
D. O. Davies
Louis G. Genkinger
R. T. Withers
Dr. W. L. Campbell
J. H. McKvenny
Andrew Dietterle
James K. Love
Parlor Furnace
Dufford
Washington St
Emery
Faremer
Gardner
Hindenburg
Caillaux
Painleve
Samuel Jones
Butler Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Sophronia M. Farrar
Alice EK. Rogers
North
Harford
Mr. Hess
Martha H. Bell
Charles Wandell
New Bedford
Foster Brothers, Inc
Dodge Brothers
BOON
Wilson Bros
the Winter CO
Sam H. McGoun
Andrew Krestel, Sr
Curbstone
Judge
Western Penitentiary
Judge Emery
Emery Publicity Committee
Wallace Block
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