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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
1
An 70 year old grandmother, Mrs Ross of Elizabeth, died at the scene when a car driven by her grandson, Wesley Ross, was struck by a train on the Hampfield branch of the Pennsylvania line. Eight relatives were injured, two in critical condition, as the second car crashed into the train after the collision.
Mr and Mrs M R Sweet and son Jay of Galbreath avenue escaped serious injury Sunday while driving to Dubois on the Pekin Mill road near Irankin. The wet road caused their car to skid against a stone bridge, breaking the windshield and cutting Mrs Sweet on the head and arms. A Franklin doctor attended Mrs Sweet. The trio suffered only minor cuts. Mr and Mrs E O Kilbreath, Miss Esther Douglass and Miss Elastore Woods have returned from a visit in Washington, Pa.
Arthur Mometer notes candidates weary from weeks of campaigning. They faced a hopeful but anxious finale as next Tuesday’s vote looms. They traveled across the county with committee help, while ballots and weather mix into the day’s final push.
Vinton Iowa September 10 An important arrest was imminent in the murder of Mrs Myrtle Cook Benton county W C T U president shot to death in her home Monday night The police say the motive is different from prohibition work and refuse to name the suspect or motive The arrest would be made today Continued on pages two
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon presented the administration tax plan to the treasury with outlines aimed at Congress. Key points include repeal of the publicity clause. a heavy reduction of the surtax on high incomes. and legislation to curb abuse of tax exempt securities.
Saturday is the third and final day for voter registration in New Castle for the upcoming primary and general elections. Registration boards will be at voting precincts to enroll eligible voters who did not register on the first two days. A large portion of voters have enrolled, but hundreds still have until tonight to register.
New Castle fair enters second day with ideal weather and crowds expected to surpass thousands. By noon about two thousand patrons were on the grounds as spectators continued to arrive. Carvulemle events include cattle judging by A A Barland of Penn State and a cattle cavalcade drawing hundreds of watchers at the track grandstand.
Essex County Board opens probe into the release of Harrison Noel from Overbrook hospital for the insane. Dr H G Thompson testifies he informed Dix W Noel, father of the confessed youth killer, that his son owed society a duty to return to Overbrook. The case involves the murder of six year old Mary Daly of Montclair and Raymond Pierce, a Montclair chauffeur.
Benjamin B Kennedy of 225 Smithfield Street, a longtime West Side mouth organ player born in Lawrence County, captured the statewide title at the Penn Theatre after a Sept 9 contest. Ten players, judged unanimously by Prof Thomas Johns, Prof T W Carson, and Judy V Sypher, impressed with Durang's Harspipe selection.
President Coolidge faces a push to approve current aeronautical policy despite Colonel William Mitchell's charges. War Dept secrecy surrounding the issue persists as Mitchell faces court martial and potential dismissal. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur shows interest in an independent inquiry into the matter.
Eddie Weygant packs a main midway stand and leads concessionaires while Honcey Johnston’s presence hints at a strong fair year. R D Walter promotes a new corn picker and farm equipment as Mercer stockman McDowell shows a white shorthorn bull. Turk Cromwell moves gear to the grounds, while Broie Grotefend surveys racing rivals. Louie Hoon directs traffic at the Craton trail end as the fair draws in curious crowds.
John H. Dailey, former Pittsburgh councilman and public safety director, shot himself in his bedroom at 6 30 this morning. Described as despondent and in ill health for months, he leaves a widow one son and three daughters.
A large Emery campaign balloon broke free from its moorings near the Emery headquarters on the Public Square and drifted northeast over North Hill. The balloon, likely filled with hydrogen, appeared to start its own campaign before noon today.
Obituary notes list George Gilpert, 20, Pulaski. Also named are John D. Jones, Wootlawn. Mrs. John Turk, 81, Niles. Willem Black, 79, Alhambra. Details appear in a terse death record fragment with multiple mispellings.
President Coolidge returns to Washington after a 78 day break. Doctors say his health has improved and he is fit to face a demanding winter. The Presidential Special is due in the capital soon as aides brace for a challenging fall season.
Miss Dorothy Knapp and Miss Kathren Bar withdrew from the national beauty tournament in Atlantic City amid protests that professionally trained contestants favored by judges made the event biased. Miss Mildred Walker and Miss Mery Ann Guth were re entered, with judging of 66 contestants set to begin, including bathing suit rounds and evening gown segments on Garden Pier.
Joseph Keattr of Connneaur Lakes, Pa, reported the license from his stolen Ford coupe with Pennsylvania plate 1182 was mailed back to him from this city and received Wednesday. Police continue to seek the car.
The record lists multiple marriage license grants including Willis S. Gierhorn and Helen M. Reed from New Castis and Edendburg, James H. Morrison Jr. and Sturgin Stoneborn from Slippery Reck liege, Chas. Ellis from New Castle, and others associated with Akron. The entry reflects local marriage documentation with names and towns.
A striking claim heats Lawrence county as Radish on display at Werber and Winick's on Long Avenue measures 36 inches from top to bottom and weighs 3-4 rounds. Promoters from nearby auntowar and dahin geowars enter competing claims while the white BIH Graham of Pennsylvania Avenue touts its size. The display has drawn much attention for its extraordinary length, evoking comparisons to a rose bush and suggesting it could feed a whole family.
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