17 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
1
President Harding says he believes he should pay income tax on his presidential salary. The article notes the tax would adjust to $1,000, reflecting ongoing debate about the rate. It also mentions potential moves to secure appropriations for postmaster general duties and federal handling reforms.
Over two months remain until the only primaries as yet there is scant activity in political circles. Only a few men have been named in connection with the party viability, and public interest remains muted amid the quiet pre election period.
An Advance Indiana dispatch reports a dead blacksmith and the opening of his safe revealing about 10500. The note also mentions boxing interest and a statewide debate over Illinois Central Railway passenger service improvements between Linton and Indianapolis, including a planned extra train to noon arrivals, driven by competing lines.
New Orleans metal trades workers face a 10 percent wage reduction effective March 15 as a measure to keep port competition in ship repair and building. Thomas Killeen, head of the local employes committee, says the move is not about unionism. Columbus plant of Carnegie Steel to close February 19 for an indefinite period due to weak business conditions. 150 workers affected.
Dr. Frederick W. Leets of Indianapolis was elected president of the Bryansville college board of trustees, succeeding Bishop William F P Anderson of Cincinnati. Dr. Alfred Craig of Evansville was re elected as vice president, with Wilbur Erskine as secretary and Richard Rosencranz as treasurer.
Vincennes Indiana February 11 Claud and Lenora Dillon were arraigned before Judge Thomas Coulter in Knox circuit court on a kidnapping charge involving Mrs Lawrence Miller. They pled not guilty and were released on $1000 bond each. The couple allegedly abducted Mrs Miller when she was a bride of one day and detained her in Van Buren until she fled a divorce suit. Miller sues for $25000 claiming they alienated his wife’s affections.
In Advance, a long‑sealed safe in the late Arthur H. Yager's baled smith shop held about $10,000 in cash and negotiable papers. When opened by experts, the find revealed notes, $4 40 in cash, $2000 in government bonds and $1000 in Thrift Stamps, along with firm order materials.
The Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners adopts forms for property assessment under rules 23 and 24 from January 2, 1921. Rule 2 requires filing Form No. 8-1920 for individuals and firms. Form No. 2-1921 for domestic corporations. Form No. 1-1921 for personal property. Rule 24 covers real estate reassessment applications before April 1, including description, location, assessed value, true cash value, waivers, and approvals by county officers. Appeals proceed to the county board of review in June, then to the state board if needed.
In Clyde Georgia on February 16 a mixed white and black posse gathered to punish Esrael Waters after accusing him of molesting a black schoolgirl. Waters was jailed instead after the mob chose prayer over execution. Waters said he was lined up to be shot but the brethren prayed for him, leading to the reversal.
Partial text from a historical newspaper page lists words like weather and events with scattered abbreviations. No clear names dates places or outcomes are discernible to form a complete news item.
Washington readers glimpse a reprint of Franklin's style in a new farmer's almanac issued by the agriculture department. The volume mimics epigrams while offering seasonal guidance and serves as an index to government publications.
A damaged text fragment shows unclear sequences with stray letters and partial words. No coherent event, names, dates, or locations are readable to identify a specific report.
Readable fragments describe a local notice with names and dates missing, yielding sparse facts and no clear event. The text lacks coherent details to identify a person, place, organization, or outcome for a fuller summary.
Senator Harry S. New said he knows nothing of a Florida report that he would resign to take the national chairmanship. He rejected any desire for the post, adding others with more time could perform the duties better. He doubted President-elect Harding or Chairman Hays considered him for the role.
Miss Grace Nicols aged 13 of Evansville valued her long auburn hair over a 3000 dollar bid from a Chicago woman. The buyer asked for anonymity and the offer was refused.
Housekeeping today offers a wide range of electric irons tea kettles toasters percolators grills cleaners and washing machines. Customers are urged to visit for the exceptionally low prices on electric helpers for the home.
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