21 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
Scranton Pennsylvania is portrayed as a booming modern city sustained by a network of coal mines beneath its streets. The article notes over 33 active mines within city limits producing more than six million tons annually, forming an underground “city” of tunnels and shafts that drive the local economy and daily life.
Jake and John Smith two veteran hunters from Goldsboro encountered a large black bear four miles west between the Little and Neuse rivers. They emptied buckshot to end the fight and hauled the sizable male to town. The event drew local interest as the largest bear ever seen in the area and spurred many hunters to search the region for Brain's family.
J L McQuinn a Raleigh florist and banker was killed on the Crabtree creek trestle four miles from the city when struck by Sea board train No 11 as he crossed after fishing. The 60 year old man had risen from a dollar daily laborer to a bank director and realty owner, leaving a family.
Twelve homing pigeons were released in Edmonton Alberta on an eighteen hundred mile flight to San Antonio. Officials regard it as one of the longest flights of its kind attempted.
Governor Morrison announced plans to move his residence to Asheville for the summer. He secured a cottage at Grove Park Inn and will depart Raleigh likely Saturday with his family and secretary Milas Margaret Willis to manage the office remotely. The move follows a strenuous term and aims to rest while continuing administration.
Howard C. Edwards, 52, of Knox county Nebraska, was pinned under a gasoline tractor after it overturned on his Niobrara river farm near Santee. He survived the night and found his deserted home later. His second wife, a bride of two weeks, left him after the incident with a note saying she was from the east. His first wife had died in a Ohio railway accident years earlier.
The central west endures a torrid heat wave with farmers laboring by moonlight in some districts. Illinois and nearby states report corn fires but limited losses. Footville Wisconsin hits 106 degrees, Oshkosh 100, Muscatine 102, Davenport 101. Chicago records two heat deaths and several prostrations. Temperatures near 90 expected today as sweltering crowds fill beaches and parks nightly.
A surgical operation 200 miles at sea was directed by wireless from Brooklyn. Captain of the tanker Vesta, guided by Dr. Raymond Barrett and radio operator Arthur Hayden, treated a man with an infected hand using improvised instruments. The patient was brought to Riverside, New Jersey, after a successful operation.
London July 12 Harry G Hawker the pioneer aviator who first crossed the Atlantic perished today while flying over Hendon field. The aircraft was seen burning as it fell and Hawker’s body was found 200 yards away badly mutilated by fire and impact. One foot was severed and both legs broken.
Raleigh July 18 Dr W L Poteat president Wake Forest college opened a five night series on Eugenics at the State college summer school arguing that humanity's genetic stock has hardly changed in 500 000 years He blamed wars mis mating environment training and a conspiracy of silence among church school and press for the lack of progress He said heredity underpins life and environment shapes outcomes and urged critical view of the sex life problem amid growing crowds at lectures through the week.
A writer describes using a lit lamp in a tub of water with kerosene to attract and drown insects. Over one hour he tallies 1113 catches across 16 species, imagining eight hours would yield 8904 insects and suggesting town lights attract pests. He notes Germany's use of similar methods.
Danville Virginia July 14 federal agents from the internal revenue service conducted an investigation of Danville drug stores to enforce stamp tax terms. Ten proprietors were fined ten dollars each for selling headache remedies at fountains without stamps on bottles. Druggists claimed stamps remained on unopened packages and were lost when opened.
North Carolina leaders announce a special session of the general assembly on December to address the municipal finance act and school deficit. The move defies early predictions, with councils and observers debating the timing and necessity amid political maneuvering.
The Washington, the third American battleship with electric drive, will be launched at Camden New Jersey early in September. It is the fourth ship to bear the name with prior sailing vessels in 1814 1816 and 1843. The ship, built by New York Shipbuilding Corp, displaces 2600 tons, is 624 feet long and 97 feet beam, powered by four 8000 horsepower motors and two 18000 horsepower turbines for a claimed 21 knot speed. It may join the Pacific fleet after completion.
Washington reports leprosy no longer means certain death according to Public Health Service officials. They cite Mrs. Lutz Wahl, an army colonel’s wife, diagnosed July 5, with hope she may be cured in five years and able to return home. Hawaii’s leper colony reports eighty six cured or paroled through Chaulmoogra oil injections, offering cautious optimism despite no guaranteed absolute cures.
Henry Darneille a 21 year old Washington D C policeman and undefeated navy boxing champion arrives in New York as a Dempsey hopeful. Manager Todd Woodworth says Darneille will train vigorously and study modern pro tactics while modeling a fierce rushing style similar to Dempsey.
Daniel Flahiff a Batavia tailor left 120000 after his death. He willed over half to Chicago charities and religious groups, with the remainder to relatives. The largest share, 20000 and the Batavia homestead, went to his sister Anna Holscher Tovey of Trevor Wisconsin.
Washington July 15 The administration won in Congress as the Senate recommitted the soldier bonus bill to the finance committee by a 47 to 29 vote amid party splits and heated floor clashes. Senator Pittman pledged weekly motions to bring the bill back from committee.
In Greensboro on July 14 the broken engagement between Carl J Neal and Miss Olive Morris leads to a court fight over the diamond engagement ring. Morris initially held the ring, posting a $400 bond to reclaim it after delivery papers were served. A next term of Superior court may decide ownership.
A man in Waukegan claims to have discovered a killer potato and says he is raising a colony of the killers in his basement. The report notes unusual claims with no verified evidence at this time.
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