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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1925

Page

21

Double Slaying Case Moves Through New Jersey Courts

Mary Daly, six, of Montclair, to be buried today as Harrison Noel age twenty, a confessed kidnapper and killer, sits in a double cage at Essex County Jail. Noel has pleaded not guilty to Pierce’s murder and faces charges of kidnapping Daly and assault in the pursuit incident. Police consider whether Noel’s crimes reflect a longer pattern as the case unfolds.

International News Service Newark N. J Mary Daly Monclair Harrison Noel Ssex Raymond Pierce Noel Daly Pierce John Sandin

Girl slain by abductor in Montclair kidnapping

Four year old Buddy Daly tried to shield his sister Mary six as the kidnapper killed their father's chauffeur and escaped in a car. Later the abductor killed Mary in Montclair New Jersey after the attempt.

Public Schools Open For 1925 26 Term

Ten thousand students, aged six to eighteen, head to New Castle schools as the new term begins. Dr. Ben G. Graham reports only two teachers absent due to illness, signaling a full teaching staff and a strong start to the year.

New Castle Ben G. Graham

Labor Day Draws Twenty Thousand To Cascade Park

Labor Day at Cascade Park drew a crowd estimated over 20 000 under cloudy skies. Judge S Plummer Emery and Arthur E Holden spoke on labor and public interests to a packed grove. Miss Cascade title went to Margaret MacPherson with 20 dollars prize. runner ups included Mary Elizabeth Foster and Lillian Ward with additional prizes. Other water contests and diving events drew many spectators.

Labor Day Cascade Park Building Trades Council Grove S. Plummer Emery Arthur E. Holden Washington, D. C Judge Emery Mr. Hilden Organized Labor T. J. McMichael Willis Campbell Jack Hulme Charles Gilliam Albert Walker H. K. Bell Miss Cascade Margaret MacPherson Ninth Avenue New Brighton Mary Elizabeth Foster Lillian Ward Nettle Ward Cascade Miss Minskey Miss MacPherson Joe Smith John Kraft Miss

Traffic Regulations for Fair Week Enforce Loading Rules

Chief Henry Dysart announced fair week traffic rules matching last year. Busses load at the Diamond south west corner. taxicabs load on Croton avenue between Washington Street and Permar Alley. All passengers unload at the Croton avenue tool house. Cars must queue, no double rows, and no Croton avenue blocking with fines for violations.

Henry Dysart New Castle Diamond Croton Avenue Washington Street Permar Alley City Toolhouse

War Department Moves To Punish Colonel Mitchell

The War Department moved to punish Col. William Mitchell former assistant chief of the Army Air Service for his Saturday attack on military aeronautics. After a conference Acting Secretary Dwight Davis instructed Inspector General Eli Helmick to investigate if Mitchell made the statements and if they justify disciplinary action. A court martial was anticipated but not immediate. formal arrest and trial would follow an official finding.

International News Service Washington War Department Col William Mitchell Army Air Service War and Navy Departments Dwight Davis John L. Hines Army Eli Helmick Mitchell San Antonio Davis Secretary of War

Bolt removal operation for boy's lung by Dr. Jackson

Roy Ruger eleven of Rockford Illinois arrived at Jefferson Hospital with his parents to undergo a bronchoscopy led by Dr. Chevalier Jackson. The 3 month old swallowed a 2.5 inch carriage bolt which has caused weight loss and loss of appetite. The procedure aims to free the bolt and save the boy's life with the famed physician's expertise.

Roy Rockford Dr. Jackson

Army Returns to Classrooms for a Nine Months War

Arthur Mometer notes the army moves back to schooling as thousands of women and men return from summer venues. The nine month struggle fends with pencils and books, catching students and teachers amid a wartime classroom routine.

Washington pays final tribute to intrepid flyers Arlington

Four navy fliers who died in the Shenandoah disaster were buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Caskets lay amid flowers as hundreds of comrades and thousands of civilians paid respects on a knoll overlooking the Potomac. Services for three brother officers of Commander Lansdowne and the captain of the dirigible followed by separate services, all attended by their wives and widows for comfort and mourning. Secretary Wilbur and Acting Secretary Davis attended.

International News Service Washington Navy Arlington National Cemetery Potomac River Lansdowne Louis Hancock J. B. Lawrence E. W. Sheppard Wilbur Davis

Death Notices of Several Residents

Miss Edna E. Irwin aged 41 of 620 South Bay Street is dead. Robert M. Patton aged 49 of 310 Milton Street is deceased. James Leroy Shaffer aged 10 of Wilmington Township Mercer County is listed among the deceased. James Calvin Robison aged 82 of Petersburg Ohio. William Faust aged 47 of 1224 Rebecca Street is noted. Mrs. William Humphrey aged 87 of Portersville. Albert Shields aged 72 of New Castle. Maggie Horvatin aged 10 of Crescentdale. Jefferson Cooper aged 70 of Harrisville Pennsylvania.

Edna E. Irwin South Bay Street Robert M. Patton Milton Street James Leroy Shaffer Wilmington Township Mercer County James Calvin Robison Petersburg William Faust Rebecca Street William Humphrey Portersville Albert Shields New Castle Maggie Horvatin Crescentdale Jefferson Cooper Harrisville

Pittsburgh Prohibition Chief and 30 Agents Fired in Shakeup

Gus J. Simons, head of the Pittsburgh district prohibition enforcement, and 30 agents were dismissed in a sweep by Frederick C. Baird, new federal prohibition administrator for the third district. William J. Martsoll became acting divisional chief after the action, with reasons including neglect of duty and failing to heed orders amid a Labor Day beer incident near prohibition HQ.

International News Service Pittsburgh Gus J. Simons Frederick C. Baird U. S Pennsylvania Philadelphia William J. Martsoll Prohibition Simons Baird Washington

Ball Player Dies After Being Struck On Head

Evansville Indiana September 5 Louis Chedo pitcher for the Decatur Ill team of the Three I league died today from a ruptured brain artery caused by a ball struck by Elmer Gray of the Evansville club during a Labor Day game. The injury led to a fatal blood clot.

International News Service Evansville Ind Louis Chedo Decatur Ill Elmer Gray Chedo

Five Pleas Entered In Liquor Cases

Cosmo Hinch pleaded guilty before Judge Emery this morning to manufacturing liquor. Other liquor pleas included William Jamison in possession cases nolle contendere Walter James in transporting guilty George Seville in manufacturing guilty and Arthur Williams in transporting nolle contendere.

Cosmo Hinch Emery William Jamison Walter James George Seville Arthur Williams

Dahlia Show Set for September 22 and 23

The Garden club will stage the autumn dahlia exhibition in Carnegie auditorium on Tuesday and Wednesday September 22 and 23. Sponsors have prepared plans and a schedule for the event and expect a successful show with details to be printed later.

Garden Club Carnegie Auditorium

Lawrence County Mouth Organ Championship Set at Penn Theatre

Lawrence County mouth organ players prepare for the championship contest at the Penn Theatre on Wednesday night Sept 9. About 12 entries were filed today, including Waino Parkkala of New Castle and Charles Fletcher of Wampum. Three judges will preside as entrants perform one self chosen number.

Lawrence County Home Sweet Home Penn Theatre the News Waino Parkkala New Castle Charles Fletcher Wampum Loving Cup Speer Marcusis Snyder Thomas W. Johns T. W. Carson Judy V. Sypher

False death report quashed by local auto racer

Roy J Caldwell brushed off a Pittsburgh obituary item after a fifty mile race crash near Oil City. Caldwell said he survived with minor injuries while mechanic Jack McFadden drove the car into a fence to avoid a boy on track. McFadden was knocked unconscious but Caldwell escaped unharmed. Foster Hallman won the race in Bridgeville.

Roy J. Caldwell Ol City Mr. Caldwell New Castle Caldwell Pittsburgh Oil City Jack McFadden Philadelphia McFadden Brookville Shenango Elm Street

Ready To Open Local Fair On Wednesday

New Castle fair grounds on the Harlansburg road bustle with erecting exhibits and concessions for the sixth annual fair. Showmen from across the country are setting up stands while farmers and livestock men ensure proper housing for produce and animals. Racing barns fill with high strung thoroughbreds for a premier harness racing card. More to Arrive as Miss Kathryn Klee, assistant secretary, moves headquarters to Croton avenue.

New Castle Harlansburg Road Kathryn Klee the Fair Association Farm Bureau Croton Avenue

Marriage Licenses List From Various Counties

Marriage licenses issued to Gustaf Isenback and Geraldine McCoole in New Castle, John W. Keil and Mary K. Groppe in Beaver Falls, Earl P. Eakin and Marian J. Hoover in New Castle, Mildred Thompson and C Elizabeth Park in Cleveland and Edenburg, Joseph C Agooh and Henry Buehler in Edenburg, Jennie B Eshero in New Castle.

Gustaf Isenback New Castle Geraldine McCoole John W. Keil Beaver Falls Mary K. Groppe Homewood Earl P. Eakin Marian J. Hoover Mgos Cleveland Mildred Thompson Elizabeth Park Edenburg Joseph C. Agooh Woodlawn Henry Buehler Jennie B. Eshero

Wilbur orders search continue for missing plane

The Navy will press on with the search for seaplane P. E. N. No. 1 lost between San Francisco and Honolulu. Secretary Wilbur said continued effort is aimed at understanding what halted the flight. Destroyers will recheck the course. Mrs Lawrence Rodgers of 710 Cleveland Avenue displays a red geranium with thirty blooms and many buds, drawing local notice.

International News Service Washington Pacific San Francisco Honolulu Secretary of the Navy Wilbur John Rodgers Navy Lawrence Rodgers Cleveland Avenue New Castle

League of Nations settles into routine business in Geneva

The League of Nations assembly organizes committees and assigns tasks as it opens a three week session. Allied foreign ministers discuss a proposed security pact and may depart Geneva for a preliminary conference. Charles Wetmore and Harold Shaffer plan a two week fishing trip to Canada via New York City, Boston, and Maine en route to New Brunswick.

League of Nations Geneva League of Nations Assembly Charles Wetmore Meyer Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Harold Shaffer Moody Avenue Canada New York City Boston Maina New Brunswick

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Jersey Harrison Noe Yadaiat Franklin Junior High School W. Charles Wallace Westminster College S. P. Emery Air Forces U. S. War Dept Rockford, I Youth Swallows Car Arthur Mometer Shenandoah Arlington Clarion Fair Fair Grounds Secretary of Navy Assembly
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