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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1925

Page

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Three Generals Ousted From Mitchell Trial Board

Colonel Billy Mitchell opened his court martial by forcing two judges from the court to retire for prejudice. Presiding officer Maj. Gen. J Charles Summerall and Brig. Gen. Albert Bowley were removed after challenges by Mitchells civilian counsel Reid. Summerall had criticized Mitchell over aviation handling, prompting the move. Continued on page two.

W. K. Hutchinson International News Service Washington Billy Mitchell Army Air Service J. Charles Summerall Albert Bowley Bowley Nk 8 Reid Mitchell Summerall Michell

Vermont Heiress and Millionaire's Son Divorce Suit

Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse, living near Burlington, sues her in-laws, Lorenzo Woodhouse and wife, in a $1,000,000 alienation suit. A 40 hour jury deliberation produced a $465,000 award later reduced to $125,000. the Vermont Supreme Court denied a new trial three years later, leaving her about $150,000 richer. She laments lost happiness with Douggy and requests to be left alone. The Woodhouses' wealth makes her status notable in this New England town.

Harwichport Mass Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse Lorenzo Woodhouse Burlington, Vt Supreme Court of Vermont New England Douggy Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse Burlington Dorrit Woodhouses Vermont Young Woodhouse

Sixteen Victims Accounted For In Southern Wreck

A partial list shows sixteen dead after the Sunnyland flight wreck near Victoria Mississippi with twenty more believed killed and about twenty five seriously injured. The known dead include James W. Ryan O O Jordan Bert Gladden and others from Tupelo Oxford Ninnekah Macon and Kansas City.

International News Service Memphis Tenn Sunnyland O. O. Jordan Carrollton Garay Jordan Ninnekah Okla John William Jordan Ninnekah Okla Ollie Webster Oxford Miss Lloyd Wagner Tupelo P. H. Hathron Bert Gladden Chicago George Hummer Macon J. S. Thompson Jack Haskins Kansas City J. Burrell News Dealer T. J. Santy Emory Ed. C. Doss Orlando Fla

Chest Workers Race to Reach 94000 Dollar Chest Goal

New Castle solicitors push a final bid to fill the Community Chest with about 5000 dollars left. They urge residents to deliver subscriptions to the Masonic Temple entry on East North Street by Thursday at six o clock. A Victory Meeting will cap the drive with reports and a possible social celebration at the High Twelve Club ballroom.

Chest Masonic Temple East North Street New Castle

Negro Chauffeur Confesses Death Of Three By Auto

Frank Thorpe a negro chauffeur confessed after 36 hours of questioning that he drove the car that killed Isidor Herman his wife and daughter in West Philadelphia. He said he struck something on 54th street near Oxford and later found his car bloodied and paid $10 to dispose of it. The car was abandoned near the county prison and Thorpe was held on $1,500 bail for a further hearing next Friday.

International News Service Philadelphia Frank Thorpe Isidor Herman Herman Thorpe 54Th Street Oxford Street

Montana Cold Wave and Snow Across the Northwest

A major cold wave swept the northwest reaching Montana with two degrees below zero while the Great Lakes region and Illinois stayed near freezing. Heavy snow fell across Colorado Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa and Northern Illinois with eight inches reported in Montana.

International News Service Chicago Northwest Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Illinois Dakotas Northwestern States Montana Great Lakes Colorado Wisconsin

Indian Summer Delayed As Weather Turns Cold

The speaker laments that the expected Indian summer has not arrived. Instead grim conditions bring sleet and damp air soaking fans and groundskeepers. Motorists and football crowds demand a return of mellow sunshine before winter lingers past June.

Gentle mayoral race closing gently in New York

In New York City the 1933 mayoral contest between Democrat James J. Walker and Republican Frank D. Waterman tightens to a quiet finish. Both candidates emphasize a civil, clean campaign as voters prepare to decide amid a lackluster, duty driven election climate. Walker is favored to win.

New York City James L. Kilgallen

German Leaders Clash Over Locarno Pact Demands

Berlin dispatches report behind the scenes disagreement between Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stresemann over Locarno approval. Luther vows to push Locarno policy despite resignations and potential Reichstag dissolution while demanding that Germany's demands be met before signing.

S. Dunbar Weyer International News Service Berlin Heve Luther Stresemann Locarno Reichstag Germany

Must Forfeit Big Brewery To Government

Properties of the Emmerling Products company, a large brewery in the district, must be forfeited to the government following an opinion from Federal Judge F P Schoonmaker in Pittsburgh. The government, which filed the libel suit after a closing writ, will dispose of the brewing equipment on the premises as the prohibition act does not provide forfeiture of real estate. Federal agents seized the brewery on April 7 after evidence of liquor law violations.

International News Service Johnstown Emmerling Products Company F. P. Schoonmaker Pittsburgh Schoonmaker

Judge Upholds $37 500 Verdict Against Actress

In Mineola New York Supreme Court Justice Leander B Faber refused to set aside a $37 500 verdict against Wilda Bennett the musical comedy star. The amount was awarded for alienating the affection of Katherine Frey wife of Charles Frey of Louisville Kentucky.

International News Service Mineola N. Y Katherine Frey Louisville Wilda Bennett Supreme Court Leander B. Faber

Allot Big Sum For River Improvement

The War Department allotted 1.75 million dollars for dam improvements along the Ohio River. Federal funds will finance construction and rehabilitation projects to improve water flow and flood control in the watershed.

International News Service Washington War Department Ohio River

Community Chest Seeks Donations in New Castle Drive

Citizens of New Castle urged to back the 1926 Community Chest as campaign closes Thursday night. About 5600 dollars remains toward the needed total. 40 volunteer teams have visited roughly six thousand households seeking gifts of any size. Campaign HQs in the Masonic Building remain open for late contributions to aid ten welfare organizations.

New Castle Community Chest Masonic Building Thos. H. Hartman W. E. Gordon R. L. Meermans A. E. Lindsley H. L. Gordon M. D. Wells R. K. Holcomb S. M. Matheny H. M. Kirk S. W. Perry Rebecca Bowden J. L. Stratton Dell Davidson H. E. Zerner Charles R. Davis Thomas W. Dickey A. W. Tindall John J. Maher David H. Kay C. Ed Brown Paul F. Butz Frank W. Wallace P. W. Bartholomew J. C

Dr Barker Addresses Rotary Audience On Fathers And Sons

Dr Charles E Barker spoke to about 900 men and youths at Senior High on a topic geared to family life. He urged fathers to be pals to their sons between ages 13 and 21 and emphasized religious attendance and reverence as a factor in reducing youth crime. The Rotary club hosted the event with W J Campbell presiding and W Charles Wallace introducing the speaker.

Charles E. Barker Barker Rotary Club W. J. Campbell W. Charles Wallace Westminster College

Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Cities

Ernest C. Baker of Greenville and Gladys Schaffner of Butler. John W. Smith of Pittsburgh and Hazel M. Barnett of Pittsburgh. Willie Bracey of Youngstown and Seline Felder of Youngstown listed as marriages.

Ernest C. Baker Greenville Gladys Schaffner Butler John W. Smith Pittsburgh Hazel M. Barnett Willie Bracey Youngstown Seline Felder

Bulgarian Minister Reports Greek Fire Persists

In Paris Greece continues artillery strikes on Bulgarian troops and towns despite League of Nations orders and a Greek telegram promising withdrawal starting October 28. Bulgarian representative Morloff stated troops would withdraw as directed amid ongoing shelling as the League council convened.

Greece International Paris League Council Bulgaria M. Morloff Council of the League of Nations Athens Karapanos

Firemen Rescue Four From Blaze In New York City

In New York on October 28 a fire trapped a sixteen months old baby two women and a man on a building ledge. Firemen with scaling ladders formed a human chain passing the marooned tenants to safety from window level. The infant was about to be tossed by its mother when rescued.

International News Service New York Elizabeth Budine

Meet Tonight to Call Pastor for Central Presbyterian

Members of the Central Presbyterian congregation meet at the Public Square church tonight at 7 45 for action on calling a pastor to the pulpit. Rev. F. B. Reese resigned and moved to Aberdeen. A committee will present a recommendation and, if approved, the new pastor could assume duties within a few weeks.

Central Presbyterian F. BE. Reese Aberdeen

Cold wave warnings issued for several states

The United States Weather Bureau issued cold wave warnings for Northern Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania as a cold snap moves into the district. Projections indicate plunging temperatures and wind chills across the region with residents urged to take precautions.

Tatama Trang Washington United States Weather Bureau Today Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Pennsylvania

Painleve May Form Cabinet In France

President Domergue invited M Painleve to form a new cabinet and the latter hesitated after a long talk at the presidential palace. Painleve said he would return at 4 30 to decide whether to undertake the task. Also noted is a social visit by the Fennell and Conway families of Pittsburgh to Mr and Mrs J E Fennell in Harrison Street.

Frederick K. Abbott International News Service Paris Domergue M. Painleve Painleve Horace Fennell James Conway Arthur Patrick Ofittsburgh J. E. Fennell Harrison Street

Florida Real Estate Boom Finds Hidden Local Opportunities

Florida real estate markets attract investors with hundreds of promising opportunities in local classifieds. Sellers, buyers, and rental options are highlighted across the section, underscoring the income potential and market activity in the state.

Florida

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