22 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
1
The West Indian hurricane left a 60 mile swath of death and destruction from the Florida Keys to the mouth of the Mississippi. Damage is colossal across southern Florida as relief and rehabilitation efforts begin.
Typhoid fever spreads along Florida's southeastern coast with Pensacola and nearby towns on alert. Officials rush anti typhoid serum from northern cities as water supply fears prompt preventive measures. Warnings issued to looters amid storm aftermath as the region braces for further impact.
The New Castle News plans live coverage of the Dempsey versus Tunney fight in Philadelphia. A telegraph wire from ringside will feed reports to The News building on North Mercer Street, amplified for listeners. Radio and phone lines will supplement the broadcast with delays expected. main bout around 9:30 PM DST.
A hurricane cut Mobile off for days but streetscars began running again and industries and businesses reopened with minimal damage and few injuries. Citizens felt fortunate compared to Southeast Florida cities as recovery continued. (Continued on page two).
In New Wilmington Pennsylvania on September 22 the local volunteer fire department responded to a small fire at the home of Alex Phillips on Park Street. The blaze started in a davenport likely from an electric heater and was removed from the house to prevent spread. Mr and Mrs Phillips were away overnight and returned to find the fire.
Local residents report a Florida hurricane devastated property while causing no serious injuries to Russell Houk and his wife in Hollywood. Houk family ties link to Newcastle and Exposition Park projects. Telegram details awaited as others recover from illness in Youngstown.
An eight man nine woman jury found Samuel Craig not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Davie Jameson Jr. after about thirty minutes in the jury room Tuesday afternoon. The panel deliberated after a late afternoon court session and the jurors announced the verdict at 4 46 p m.
City growth shown by a new Bell Telephone Co report indicates nearly 11 000 telephones in New Castle, with projections to 14 000 by 1951. Telegraph lines and engineer analyses illustrate expected expansion, amid plans for future jobs and infrastructure.
Leonard from New Castle elected social secretary at the YMCA. He succeeds Walter Mirker who held the post last year. Leonard is active in Sunday School and local youth activities and will oversee winter social events at the YWCA.
William Brady of the United States Treasury Department conducted a several day inspection and examination of the post office needs in New Castle. He completed his work and departed after final arrangements for the office and city.
Alvin Oh Kets aged 68 of North Street Nant listed deceased. Peter Paily aged 70 of 202 Need Ray and Howayed Albert Jackson aged 14 months of 7 Spring Street also noted in the death notices.
A blast at four in the morning at the Youngstown Guerere Company plant damaged two tailors and 14 automobiles, caused a fire with estimated $250,000 damage, and left nine injured including two seriously. Chief Leroy Goodwill said the bomb was placed in the base of the building by Blackhan senior officials. Frank Wagers and Fred Brack were seriously injured, with hemorrhage and internal injuries noted. Walter Ruber Max Daver and Arien were also among the injured.
A chaotic scene unfolds with players and onlookers shouting as tensions flare. Names and affiliations surface while unclear wagers and stakes color a volatile local contest. The crowd debates who gains and who loses as the match presses on amid heated moments.
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