Clocks Turn Back One Hour Ending Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time ends at two oclock tomorrow morning. All clocks will be set back an hour and starting Sunday events will follow Eastern Standard Time. Church services and school sessions in New Castle will observe EST from Sunday onward. A New York dispatch notes that over one third of the U S population used daylight saving time this year.
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New Castle
United States
Green
New York
County Students To Attend Fair On Wednesday
County Superintendent Johan C. Syling announced that County children will attend the Lawrence county fair on Wednesday instead of Friday. The shift aligns with city schools, ensuring both systems observe Children’s Day on the same day.
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Johan C. Syling
New Castle Agricultural Association
Lawrence County Fair
Hit Run Collision Injures Four in Philadelphia
Four injured when a hit-and-run driver struck a car carrying Assistant District Attorney Vincent A. Carroll an American Legion executive and three friends in Philadelphia. Col Henry Smith and Thomas Gallay of Devon and Julius Buchana among the wounded were treated for cuts and bruises as the fleeing driver sped away leaving the overturned vehicle.
Bail Granted After Habeas Corpus Hearing
Judge R Lawrence Hildebrand admitted Mrs Minnie Clements and Gilbert Blackford to bail at 2000 each after Friday habeas corpus hearing while Clifford Johnson was held without bail until the December term of court. The murder charge remains in effect.
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Minnie Clements
Gilbert Blackford
Clifford Johnson
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
Florida hurricane relief urged by New Castle Red Cross
New Castle Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross circulated a telegram from Washington dated September 24, 1926 urging immediate flood relief for Florida victims. Survey teams Baker and Fieser report five thousand one hundred homes destroyed and fifty thousand homes damaged with six thousand injured, noting permanent rehabilitation will be enormous and five million dollars needed. The Red Cross will oversee relief and asks communities to wire the amount raised and final totals to John Barton Payne.
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New Castle
American Red Cross
Florida
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
William J. Moffatt
Lawrence County
Penna, Baker and Fieser
Fire Damages Shed Behind Spott Property
Incendiary fire early today damaged a shed at 2002 Hamilton Street owned by H. H. Spott, causing about 16 dollars in damage. Third blaze on the property in two weeks. Alarm from box 59 at 12 40 a m. Shed sits at Hamilton Street end in a swamp, half in the city and half in Shenango township, storing lumber from the old State theater on Long Avenue.
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H. H. Spott
Hamilton Street
The
City
Shenango Township
Old State Theater
Long Avenue
Jack Dempsey in Seclusion at Atlantic City Hotel
Former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and wife Estelle Tassot arrived quietly at the Ambassador hotel in Atlantic City. The ex-champion avoided crowds, checked in secretly, and planned to stay in an oceanfront room all day, away from inquisitive boardwalk crowds.
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International News Service
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Ambassador Hotel
Estelle Tassor
Floyd Fitesimmons
Cold wave reaches east from Rockies with frost
Chicago reports first blast of winter as cold wave sweeps from the northern Rockies toward the Atlantic coast. Forecaster Donnelly warns of possible snow or hail tonight with rain in Chicago. Temperatures plunge from 73 to 48. Crop damage across the northwest wheat belt and Canada is estimated at about 10 million dollars. Helena, Montana records six degrees above zero.
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International News Service
Chicago
Middle West
Rockies
Iwo
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Iight
OC. A. Donnel
Mercury
Wheat Belt
Northwest
Helena
Mont
Ladies Night At Lawrence Club Event Report
Ladies Night at the Lawrence Club on North Mercer street drew a large turnout last evening. Decorations by a committee of ladies and flowers donated by Harry Good of Huon Valley enhanced the stylish setting while radio music provided entertainment and refreshments were served.
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Lawrence Club
North Mercer Street
Harry Good
Huon Valley
Youngstown Negro Is Captured Here
Christopher C. Harrison a Youngstown resident wanted in connection with a serious shooting was arrested here at about 7 30 last night by Officers John Moore M J Young and G G Logan He is charged with felonious shooting and held for Youngstown officers who will fetch him.
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Christopher C. Harrison
Youngstown
John Moore
M. J. Young
G. G. Logan
Ask Tunney Fight Exhibition Bout
Gene Tunney, newly crowned heavyweight champion, has been asked to display his wares in Chicago in an exhibition bout for Florida hurricane sufferers. details on date and organizers were not disclosed.
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International News Service
Chicago
Gene Tunney
Florida
Death notices list several residents with ages and addresses
Thomas M. Weathers age 56 of 715 Croton Avenue dies. Mary S. Winter age 74 of Union Township is listed. Edwin Leroy Galbreath aged four months of Newport. Mrs Katherine J. Clark aged 25 of 510 East Sheridan Avenue. Mrs Catherine Yoho aged 64 of Koppel, Pennsylvania.
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Thomas M. Weathers
Croton Avenu
Ates
Mary S. Winter
Union Township
Edwin Leroy Galbreath
Newport
Katherine J. Clark
East
Sheridan Avenue
Catherine Yoho
I Koppel
United States Plans Huge World-Traveling Airship
Navy experts say Congress may authorize the construction of the largest airship ever built. The craft would fly six days without refueling and circle the globe in three stops. The project follows authorization for two airships, with funding yet to be provided. President Coolidge reportedly discussed the bills with B. W. Litchfield at the White House.
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William 5. Neal
Coolidge
White House
B. W. Litchfield
Complete Probe Of Baird Death
Joint inquest into the death of Alex Baird of Leetsdale Pennsylvania and hearing before Alderman Mantz concluded last night. George Stacel of Leetsdale, charged with manslaughter, was discharged after testimony showed the death resulted from an unavoidable car accident on the Wilmington road north of New Castle. Dr. Loyal W. Wilson testified Baird was paralyzed at hospital arrival.
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Alex Baird
Leetsdale
George Mtacel
Baird
Mantz
Loyal W. Wilson
George Stacel
Wilmington Road
New Castle
Stacel
L. C. Mantz
Alderman Mantz
L. W. Wilson
Wilvan
Shenango Valley Hospital
Houston Appointed On Camp Council
At Oscar L. Jackson Camp No. 249 Lone of Union Veterans of the Civil War A. J. Houston was named to the camp council for the unexpired term of F R House who left the city and resigned The meeting featured a smoker in honor of Mr House who served on the council and promoted camp interests A good turnout of members was reported.
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Oscar L. Jackson
A. J. Houston
F. R. House
Sunday Services At Wampum Church
Sunday services in the First Baptist church of Wampum begin with Sunday school, led by superintendent J. Hi. Dodson. Dr. N. E. L. Young will preach at both morning and evening services. 6548.
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First Baptist_ church of
Wampum
J. Hi. Dodson
N. E L. Young
Y. PF. U
Pigeon Ownership Traced After Tunney Victory Message
Records show the carrier pigeon that delivered a Tunney will win message to New Wilmington Pa post office is owned by FF G Weber of Altoona Pa. Henry F Dismer says Weber is listed as owner with the National Pigeon Fanciers Association. Postmaster Clinton White holds the bird for now as investigations continue with no inquiries received.
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Utnternationa Sewer Service
Washington
Wilmington
Edward Barnes
Congress Street
Jersey City
Pont Offine
New Wilmington
Clinton White
Thousands greet Gene Tunney in New York City homecoming
Gene Tunney, the world heavyweight champion who defeated Jack Dempsey, arrived at Penn Station to a crowd of thousands. He was mobbed at the station, with cheers of Hurray for Gene heard as crowds eyed a celebratory procession. A city visit to Greenwich Village and City Hall was planned, where he would receive the key from Mayor Jimmy Walker.
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James Lb
Greenwich Village
Tunney
City Hall
Dempsey
Jimmy Waller
Disaster Fear Strikes Florida Town. Homes Damaged
Mrs. Jessie B. Hamilton of the Hamilton apartments received word from her niece Mrs. Nallie Skelly in Feldsa Florida that their town was panic stricken after a recent disaster. All houses were badly damaged but no stores were lost.
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Jessie B. Hamilton
Hamilton Apartments
Nallie Skelly
Feldsa
Florida
Marriages Reported Across Several Cities in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Wayne F Koppes of Cleveland and Alles L Nelson of New Castle receive marriage licenses along with Russell D Tanner of New Castle and Hdna Hook. Other couples include Michael Malwajesal and Anne Molika of New Castle, Richard Chavers and Louise Haywood of Ellwood City, Thomas Choteca Struthers with Rubbie Johnson of Struthers, Paul G Rea of Sharon and Bivo Lawton Otto of Sharon, Maiuts Johnston of Akron, Richard McCarthy of Youngstown, Mildred Piehlar of Youngstown, Hazel R Fox of New Castle, Rose M Klein of Ellwood City, Frank Catala of Jevses Hillsville, Albine Pustella and Pred A Beard of New Castle, Garalding M Stickel of New Castle.
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Wayne F. Koppes
Cleveland
Alles L. Nelson
Russell D. Tanner
New Castle
Wanipum
Michael Malwajesal
McKeanport
Anne Molika
Richard Chavers
Ellwood City
Louise Haywood
Thomas Choteca Struthers
Rubbie Johnson
Niele Pancavelti
New Castle Rose M. Klein
Cold Snap Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Tonight
Pittsburgh forecast says frost is likely tonight and temperatures will drop further tomorrow with readings near 40 to 45 degrees. Government Meteorologist W Brotzman in Pittsburgh issued the outlook noting the September low record in the district is 45 degrees.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Custer Tod
Pennsylvania
W. Brotyzman
Brotzmen
Death Toll In Florida Storm At 575, Property Damage Near $200 Million
Jacksonville dispatch reports 575 dead from the Florida hurricane with about 200 million dollars in property damage. Officials say most deaths have been tallied though hospital and home fatalities may still rise slightly. The Moorehaven district near Lake Okeechobee accounts for 316 of the deaths in Governor Martin's briefing.
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Florida
Cinterh Allore
Acksonville
Fla
Moorehaven
Martin
Lake Okenchobee
Three Accidents Reported To Police Overnight
Three minor crashes were logged with police overnight. Mrs Ault of Alf Glass Street reported a westbound collision on East Washington Street near Kurigway with a car driven by Mrs George Senheitser from Hamilton Apartments 661, causing slight damage as both turned. James Daly of East Moods Avenue said his northbound vehicle on Ray Street collided with a car from Pollonsylvania license 518, minor damage. William Mayberry of Boles Avenue reported an eastbound collision on East Washington Street with a Pennsylvnia license 400 485 car turning from Croton Avenue, slight damage as both cars made right hand turns.
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A. E. Anlt
Alf Glass Street
East Washington Street
Kurigway
George Senheiser
Hamilton Apartments
Ault
James L. Daly
East Moods Avenue
Ray Street
Pollonsylvania
William Mayberry
Boles l Avenue
Pennsylvani
Stolen Car Recovered by Police
Robert Pascarella of 422 Uber Street reported his automobile stolen on Thursday. Officer Lockard found the vehicle last night abandoned by the thief.
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Robert Pascarella
Uber Street
Atolen
Officer Lockard
Miners Trapped In Cave-In Face Frantic Rescue Efforts
Hundreds of rescuers labour through the night after a cave-in at the G shaft of the OF ver Mining Company mine. Fifty eight miners entombed. three electricians killed when a cage collapsed. Officials fear remaining men may be alive on the eighth level as rains loosened earth. Rescue work continues under debris deep underground, with continued efforts to reach the trapped men.
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International News Service
Tronwood
Mid
G. Shaft
Ofver Mining Company
Morni
Keg Ara
Thomas Rowell
Ever Gustefson
Gust Sell
Barney Dreyfus Hopes Cards Win
Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfus, arriving from Europe, voiced hope the St. Louis Cardinals would defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series. He noted his Pirates’ dissension and decline after an early pennant lead, with last year’s core—Captain Max Carey, Babe Adams, and Carson Bisbee—fading from the race.
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International News Servi
Pittsburgh
Yankees
Max Carer
Babe Adams
Carson Bisbee
Rain Preference Shifts From Saturday Market Day
A reader laments rain on Saturdays, arguing it disrupts shopping for fal garments and weekly football crowds. He urges midweek showers to spare events, noting women’s outings and clothing receipts. He signs the plea with a dated cadence, urging scheduling change for better turnout.
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