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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
29
Detectives surveil downtown rooming house area for clues in the Cameo Theatre robbery. Two armed men forced entry to the basement office during a holiday crowd, overpowered Harry Turner and took yesterday and Saturday receipts totaling 1118 dollars. Ray Brown was held at gunpoint during the heist.
A crowd of more than two hundred pursued several blocks as the bandits escaped. Police believe at least one culprit came from outside the city, leaving behind a hat with a New York label.
Don McKibben announces Cascade Park concession closures but confirms the Rainbow Terrace dance pavilion remains open with Nick White's orchestra playing nightly. Starting September 4 harvest moon dances will feature and McKibben plans pavilion decorations.
Twenty five Lawrence county boys have reservations for accommodations at the camp to be run by the Lawrence County Farm Bureau at the New Castle fair grounds during the annual show. Farm Agent McCulloch says the camp opens at 6 pm with tents and equipment being set up. A. L. Baker and W. R. Gordon will visit Wednesday and Thursday to conduct tours of exhibit halls and lecture on farm subjects. Thursday features a livestock judging contest. The camp closes Saturday at noon.
The Dunlap Advertising Committee argues that a county detective who has served faithfully should be supported for sheriff on September 15, 1925. They warn against rewarding enemies with a victory that only harms principals Dunlap upholds and predict future officials may abandon diligence for expediency.
Premier Benito Mussolini will participate in forthcoming European security pact talks in Rome. The announcement notes Italy’s active role in shaping continental security arrangements as leaders gather for the conference.
Vatican grants dispensation for the Catholic Princess Mafalda to wed a Protestant prince. The wedding will be a Catholic ceremony without a nuptial mass. Monsignor Baccaria to perform the service with Premier Mussolini officiating the civil ceremony. Royal attendance anticipated from several European royal families.
Mrs J A Boak of Slippery Rock township grows a year old geranium plant with 50 flowers and 25 buds, three feet tall and similar diameter. A companion plant of the same age has 45 flowers and 20 buds. The item notes domestic life and income context.
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