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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
1
The New Castle drive for 1926 contributions rose to 87715 by noon with 3211 pledged since Monday. Organizers expect to reach the 93659 needed, extending the campaign to Thursday at 6 pm to solicit the remaining amount. Dr Charles E Baker urged renewed effort at the Rotary Club event.
The New Castle Field Club held its third annual banquet Monday evening at the club house on the Wilmington Road. The event featured a golf themed program with a Blind Tournament, music by the New Castle Senior High School orchestra, and remarks by Rev. J. C. Williamson and President George F. Winter. After the blessing, attendees enjoyed a social hour with reports and fellowship.
A coroner's inquest found Walter Krupa's death on October 22 occurred when struck by an automobile driven by Irwin Gerlach and ruled the accident unavoidable. Gerlach was discharged. the jury included Dean McCall and M. Kennedy among others. First witness Elizabeth Mitchell described traveling at 15 to 20 mph and seeing the vehicle after it passed.
R W Lambie chief of the Bureau of Mines prepared an official report on the Roane Iron company mine disaster near Rockwood Tennessee. Eight miners were killed and four bodies recovered with the mine sealed to contain any remaining fire.
In the football game the back may run fast and dash for yards but the front five sustain every advance. The center tackles and guards carve the way and win or lose at the line of scrimmage. The crowd cheers the backs while the unseen work of linemen dictates success.
In Philadelphia on October 27 158 000 anthracite miners and operators voiced no immediate chance of settlement. Samuel Warriner for the operators and John L. Lewis for the United Mine Workers of America said there is no truth in rumors of a deal. The dispute centers on wage demands and working terms as coal supplies risk strain in New York and other eastern cities.
An ad in the poultry column promotes buying fresh eggs to hatch and starting a chicken business. It notes nationwide demand for chicken and eggs and invites readers to enter the venture.
Washington reports a prompt settlement of Italy’s 2.138 billion dollar debt to the United States as Ambassador Fletcher says Italy is eager to arrange payment. The Volpi-led debt commission arrives in New York and will meet with the American panel to discuss terms.
A large portion of tickets bought in the name of a local patriotic group, but without its sanction, are being refunded after Mayor W. H. Dunlap’s efforts to curb out of town solicitations. To claim refunds, holders must present tickets at the mayor’s office by noon Saturday. destroyed or gifted tickets yield no refund.
Henry Ford applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to acquire the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railway. The estimated value was 13 022 837 dollars as of March 81 last.
The navy marked 150 years with a defense against critics after recent disasters. Navy leaders urged a nationwide and global broadcast of assurances that the force is fit and ready, inviting the public to inspect ships and stations on Navy Day, coinciding with Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.
John S. Derr and his wife sue John P. Nixon and his wife for 5000 dollars alleging poisoning of the Derrs chickens. The Greensburg report notes the suit was filed today in Se wickley township.
Corry Pennsylvania October 27 Mrs Mabel Knopf a hospital bookkeeper suffered serious burns when her night dress caught fire from an open grove at her residence. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Three police officers from the north hill district halted a skunk drama near Wildwood and Delaware avenues. The animal stuck its head in a bottle during a playful chase, and Officer Campbell fired one shot with a riot gun to end the incident.
Greece and Bulgaria heed the League Council ultimatum to cease fighting and withdraw troops. Staff officers will meet at Demirkaou to re establish frontier guards, while Greeks withdraw rapidly and Bulgars stay back. Refugees from Petrich report dire conditions as attacks ease. British French Italian attaches begin a League inquiry at the front.
A Frisco Flier wreck between Holly Springs and Victoria Mississippi on October 27 killed at least twenty and injured forty to fifty. The Birmingham to Memphis train plunged down a 40 foot embankment as rails spread on a curve. A Memphis relief train, nurses and doctors rushed to the scene.
Cresson Pennsylvania October 27 James Stevens 24 of Cresson was killed yesterday while trying to board a fright train on the Pennsylvania railroad en route to work at the Summit Country Club His body was cut in two.
Dr Charles E Barker health specialist and lecturer arrives from Meadville Pa to speak to the city men and boys at the senior high school tonight. He already addressed seniors this morning and other groups, presenting a father son lecture titled A Fathers Responsibility to His Son showing his engaging style and focus on health and social issues.
Jerusalem dispatch reports Damascus under French control after a 48 hour bombardment with heavy loss of life and property damage. Arabic sources cited by French papers estimate up to eight thousand dead.
Delmon Merritt and Ora Morris appear in Youngstown lists alongside Charles R. Brown Beulah R. Kable and James R. Lyons with Sharon Margaret I. Clarke noted in Sewickley Heights records. The collection names residents and places, signaling a community roll or notice.
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