01 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
1
Three armed automobile bandits robbed the Summit State Bank in Summit Illinois just after opening hour today taking between 8000 and 10000 in cash. Shotgun squads pursued the bandit car, which bank officials said headed toward Chicago.
Members met in a special session at noon to fix millage on all property at a set rate and impose a $1 per month occupation tax for adults over 21. The action followed a budget read by John Lockhart showing operating expenses of 235,880 with salaries 409,080 textbooks 45,000 repairs 317,000, rentals 2,700, and a sinking fund of 45,000. Revenue sources include state funds 200,000 tuition 15,000 interest 1,800 miscellaneous 2,900 and taxes 758,000. City assessment listed around 5,000,000 with potential salary rise to 15,188 if Sproul bill passes.
Fragmentary text mentions April, suits of clothes, a brother, names such as Mometer Ithar Hydro Baro Pyro and April Meol. Expresses wish for warmer air than today and mentions 4 degrees. Content is fragmented and lacks clear news context or coherent events.
Britain faces a second major coal strike within ten months as pumpers and engineers in Scotland, South Wales, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire defy orders to stop work to prevent flooding. The Federation of Miners had called a general stoppage affecting about 190,000 miners, while the government prepared drastic action under a royal proclamation by King George.
In Scranton on April 1 a jury of ten men and two women in the John Mitchell and Charles Moore case was locked in a single jury room with 12 cots overnight. The men suggested sleeping in, while the two women slept on a makeshift divider created from borrowed blankets and a curtain. The women, Leah Pollee and Marida Eloffman, are active in local politics and trade circles.
A New Castle high school junior class play The Earl and the Girl delighted audiences with clever acting witty songs and graceful dances. Haydn Evans stood out as Jim Cheese the dog trainer delivering riotous humor and strong stage presence as the ensemble tied the performance together with a lively plot and engaging flair.
Workers refuse wage reduction as eleventh hour negotiations between Builders' Exchange and Building Trades Council fail to yield an agreement. Representatives report a 20 percent cut in the new scale, employers reject the reduction, and many members abstain from work while a continuation note directs to Page Two for further details.
International correspondence reports President Harding and his cabinet debating rail transportation reform under the Cummins Esch law. They seek a constructive plan and possible rate reductions, weighing overall system fixes against commodity-specific adjustments as cabinet members confer with Railroad Labor Board and Interstate Commerce Commission leaders.
International News Service reports in White Plains New Jersey that Mrs James A Stillman was awarded 7500 dollars monthly alimony and 36000 dollars in counsel fees by Supreme Court Justice Morschauser. An extra 12500 dollars was granted for expenses from her counter action against her husband’s divorce suit.
Harding is invited to deliver a memorial address at national cemetery day exercises. The invitation was extended by officials and the event will observe Memorial Day ceremonies.
SEATTLE April 1 Seven passengers and three crew members of the Governor sank after colliding with the West Hartland off Point Wilson. Most passengers and crew reached lifeboats. three boats reached shore. West Hartland ferries survivors toward Seattle as search continues. Point Wilson lies northwest of Seattle in Puget Sound.
Paris Apr 1 The allies plan slight modifications to German penalties aiming to prevent business stagnation. A sub commission was formed to redraft sanctions and the ambassadorial council will reconvene to approve the report. Penalties stem from Germany’s refusal to meet the Paris Indemnity terms and apply along the Rhine occupied zones.
City property valuation figures are now complete as reported to councilmen by City Clerk C W Brows. The document lists new valuations for properties and personal property across wards. The report notes variations by ward and mentions Harmony High School teacher Mr. Blaving's serious illness as context.
An Angora dispatch reports Turkish Nationalists halted Greek advance toward the Bagdad railway. The Turks claim Greeks did not enter Eskishehr, despite earlier attempts to capture the city 120 miles west of Angora. Advices from Athens say Eskishehr was occupied by Greek forces on Tuesday.
Washington April 1 TheViviani mission to the United States signals France wants American support for enforcing Versailles reparations regardless of League status. Officials say France has given up on US entry to the League, pursuing moral or active backing and a possible separate peace with Germany if needed. Mrs M M Robinson of Walnut Street returns from College Hill Beaver Falls after visiting her daughter Mrs E S Beighley.
Death notices list Ker EB Hutchinson of Denver Colorado and Anni Overeash Geist of Pittsburgh. Tsun Kroesen 38 from South New Castle Missouri is also mentioned in the fragmented record.
Paris reports indicate the Council of ambassadors drafted a note to Budapest warning against Charles's restoration. Allies express unity, noting Hungary faces pressure as Budapest awaits official advices. The ambassadorial council reconvened to finalize the message amid a tense political stance.
The Entente and Little Entente nations join in opposition to Charles's bid to restore the Habsburg monarchy in Hungary. An Allied Council of Ambassadors at Paris warned Budapest not to permit Charles to ascend. Reports hint the coup is weakening under external pressure after Admiral Horty’s resignation, but confirmation from Britain’s Foreign Office remains elusive.
Snapshots record preparations for Rutley Peeshyerign church centennial on April 2 while tales of tragedy and toil unfold. Incidents include a fatal automobile overturn near Royser, a shooting wound in Martins Berry hospital, and a steel plant layoff of 700 in Wheeling. Local workers protest fuel tax measures as beaver county drivers join the caravan.
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