Baby Awakens Parents as Smoke Fills Room Fire Alarm Triggers Escape
A blaze in the east side building near midnight sent smoke through the lower floor pool room. The Thompson infant stirred and screamed waking parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Alexander, allowing all to flee in safety. Tenants say careless matches ignited paper in the cellar, with James Gilfillan’s property sustaining about $200 in loss. Firemen arrived promptly, a second alarm followed, and Chief Chas. Lynn led the investigation that labeled the cause as accidental. The page continues on another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Harry Thompson
East
Washington Street
J. L. Alexander
Pbeby
Thompson Home
Ee Alexander
S. A. Rosen
James Gilfillan
Chas. Lynn
Lynn
Police Intensify Search After Bandit Suspect
Police steps escalate to capture a suspected bandit after a second victim dies. Authorities seek witnesses and review surveillance as the case broadens with the latest fatality.
Akron Officers Gain Confession In Brutal Murder
Buffalo dispatch reports that George Dutch Anderson and the gang linked to Gerald Chapman are under police focus after a dramatic bank holdup at Marine Trust Company. A 16 year old boy and a wounded bank messenger died as authorities pursue leads, with rewards totaling 20 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
International News Service
Buffalo
N. Y
George
Dutch) Anderson
Gerald Chapman
Anderson
Harry Harris
Marine Trust Company
Harold Brown
Main Street
Tupper Street
Buffalo Clearing House Association
Brown
Louis M. Yarington
Charles W. Clifford
Clifford
Ohio
Joseph Obermeier
J. Grant Hyde
Obermeter
Hyde Company
Obermier
New Albany Pastor Called to Central Presbyterian Church
Dr. Thomas B. Terhune of Hutchinson Presbyterian in New Albany Indiana has been called to lead the Central Presbyterian church. Congregation expects he will accept and arrive soon to assume charge of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Terhune
Hutchinson Presbyterian Church
New Albany
Ind
Central Presbyterian Church
New Castle Community Chest Surpasses Goal in Final Drive
The New Castle Community Chest Drive ended with total pledges of 93,900 dollars, beating the 93,069 target and funding ten local agencies for the year. Fred Rentz briefly threatened to cover the shortfall, but J Clyde Gilfillan rallied participants with a quick speech and raised additional funds. The event, held at the High Twelve Club, featured spirited support and enthusiastic crowds, marking a successful community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
High Twelve Club
Rentz
Fred L. Rentz
Fred Rentz
Gilfilan
Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty To Eight Charges
Col Billy Mitchell pleaded not guilty to eight specifications of conduct prejudicial to military discipline. The arraignment occurred before a jury of generals at the court martial, after the defense failed to obtain a bill of particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
W. K. Hutchinson
International News Service
Washington
Billy Mitchell
United States
Coolidge
Blanton Winship
Col
Sherman Moreland
Pete Cristean Petition for Pardon Denied
The state pardons board refused Pete Cristean's petition for a full pardon for the murder of Police man John Cucia. Cristean’s death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment at Western Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Chrisean
John Cucia
State’ Pardons Board
Christean
Western Penitentiary
Snowy mischief on the alleyway chase
A soggy playful snow scene unfolds as a boy throws a snowball at a man in stylish dress. The man pursues the boy down an alley while a narrator recalls the shared mischief and the chilly thirty three degree weather.
Unplanned Hallowe'en Night in New Castle Sparks Snowfall
With unorganized plans for Halloween in New Castle and snowfall possible tonight, likely many masqueraders may appear on downtown streets. Police Chief Henry Dysart says harmless fun will be allowed but any rowdy behavior will be stopped to preserve order. Miss Nellie Houston of Oil City ends a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. John B. Haley on East Falls Street.
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Hallowe'en
New Castle
Henry Dysart
Nellie Houston
Oil City
John B. Haley
East Falls Street
Fullerton Chosen as Pennsylvania Tax Delegate to New Orleans
A. H. Fullerton of North Beaver township, noted farmer and Pennsylvania State Grange executive, has been appointed by Governor Pinchot to attend the tax association meeting in New Orleans from November 9 to 13. He will represent Pennsylvania’s farming sector among a small state delegation. The conference will gather national and international attendees to discuss taxation based government issues.
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A. H. Fullerton
North Beaver Township
Pennsylvania State Grange
Gifford Pinchot
Tax Association
New Orleans
Fullerton
Pennsylvania
United States
Halloween Party Planned at Epworth M E Church
A Hallowe en party will be given in Epworth M E church Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 for children of the primary and beginners department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth M. EB
Election Boards Urged to Report Precinct Returns
The News asks city and county election boards to call 4000 with precinct results as soon as they are known after next Tuesday's election. The request follows a successful prompt reporting at the recent primary and seeks swift general election results.
Police Officer Loses Wallet
Officer Pete Hillers misplaced his pocketbook in the last day with about 24 dollars, his driver’s license, a fraternal order of police receipt, and other items of value. The bag contains his name, so the finder is expected to return it to him.
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Pete Hillers
Order of Police
Deputy Sheriff James 3 Whiteman Dies at 67
Lawrence County deputy sheriff James 3 Whiteman, a former local tin worker, died October 29 at his home 533 Taylor Street after a brief illness of pneumonia. He was born September 1, 1878.
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James 3. Whiteman
Lawrence County
Taylor Street
Mr. Whiteman
Fear of French politics disrupts Locarno pact
London officials worry internal French turmoil could threaten Locarno settlements as Britain weighs a protest over Damascus and Gen Sarrail's actions. Downing Street defers Syrian issue to the League of Nations while awaiting mandate inquiries.
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H. K. Reynolds
International News Service
London
France
Damascus
Downing Street
Locarno
Foreign Office
Sarrail
Britain
League of Nations
League
Coupe Hit By Train At McCleary Avenue Crossing
G. A. Fordney of 1214 Delaware Avenue narrowly escaped death when his coupe was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at the McCleary avenue crossing near Sampson Street. The front end of the car was wrecked and Fordney did not notice the train until it was too late.
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G. A. Fordney
Delaware Avenue
Pennsylvania
McCleary Avenue
Sampson Street
Fordney
Deaths of Several Residents Listed in City Mortality Roundup
The notice lists James I. Whiteman aged 47 of 533 Taylor Street and Florilla Davis aged 90 of 1rozs West Washington Street among the dead. Also named are William V. Troth 57 of Pulaski and George W. Lewis 75 of Slippery Rock township. Aaron Havke 80 of Slippery Rock township and Benjamin FP Pierce 47 of Youngstown QC. George B. McDonald 49 of Newport Ky and Mrs Anna Wallage 58 of Bessemer are recorded as deceased.
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James I. Whiteman
Taylor Street
Florilla Davis
1Rozs
Washington Street
William V. Troth
Pulaski
George W. Lewis
Slippery Rock
Aaron Havke
Benjamin Fp, Pierce
Youngstown
George B. McDonald
Newport
Anna Wallage
Bessemer
Football Scores Call-in Instructions Vary by Time
The notice directs football score callers to use 22 or 150 after five o'clock, and 175 from 6:30 p.m. onward. It specifies the evening calling procedure for The News and fans seeking results.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Ellwood City and Nearby
A fragmentary notice lists marriage licenses for James Rosaci and Mable Jeffers in Ellwood City, Arthur RE in Platts, Maddie A. Douglas in New Castle, and John Dickey with Mabel Mahoney in New Castle. The text then shifts to ad-like lines about footballs and classifieds.
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James Rosaci
Ellwood City
Mable Jeffers
Arthur RE. Platts
Youngstown
Maddie A. Douglas
New Castle
John Dickey
Mabel Mahoney
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East Side
Buffalo Bank
Astrid
Sweden
Olaf
Homberger
Obermeier
Con
Thos. B. Terhune
O. P. Brown
J. Clyde Gilfllan
Clyde
Thomas H. Hartman
Pete Cristean
State Pardon Board
Arthur Mometer
Children's Party
Rism
League of Nations Mandate
Ieao
Coupe
McCleary Ave
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