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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
2
Police collect another quart of moonshine found with a delivery boy. Mayor Barnes and Chief Elder stage a public ritual as confiscated liquor is dumped into the sewer, while secures a safe holds the seized supply for later disposal.
Chaplain C P Futcher of the 16th Infantry preached on US Army reorganization including National Guard and Reserve. He noted 0,409 Pennsylvania men required in four years and invited members to a travelogue at Carnegie Auditorium. Nominations for president vice president treasurer and directors were made for an election on December 17.
Superintendent of Schools Ben G. Graham is back on the job today after a few days in Monessen assessing the schools. He praised the bright students and teachers and spoke enthusiastically about Monessen's educational work.
The city shows little building activity as winter nears. Few repair permits are issued by Plumbing Inspector John Holt and conditions mirror last year with activity expected to pick up after next summer.
Velma Bahra Fox creates lifelike Santa Claus paintings for John Laux’s sign shop. Her seasonal artwork fills the city with large Santa likenesses to decorate business houses. The artist’s skill is praised as a promising start to year round store use.
Washington D Vanderlip, an American financier active in Soviet Russia trade, said there are good reasons to believe the British council of action is cooperating with the American Federation of Labor to hasten Russia trade opening. He planned to sail home aboard the Aquitania on Saturday.
Catherine S. Richards obtains a divorce from Charles J. Richards under Judge Emery after a 1916 marriage marked by desertion. The couple separated after a short cohabitation period. Arthur C. Burguss is granted a divorce from Manila Burguss on adultery grounds. They wed in September 1917 and separated in November 1918.
An unconfirmed bulletin from Doorn reports the former German empress may be dead. The news is not officially verified and details are lacking.
Noon visit to the basement of the police station led three eighth grade boys into abandoned jail cells where a fourth boy locked the door. The sergeant lectured them and unlocked the door after a tense, brief confinement.
President Wilson has nearly finished his forthcoming message to Congress, likely his last long communication. The document is in draft form and will be sent to the printer soon. It is unclear if the president will deliver it in person, though his condition has improved enough that he could appear if he chooses.
President Wilson communicates to the League of Nations accepting mediation between Turks and Armenians. He states his efforts are personal and he will not authorize American military intervention. Brazil and Spain pledge support. the council drafts a reply and approves a plan to send a representative for disarmament talks without committing the U.S. to the league.
Washington December 1 Government revenues from income and profit taxes reached 2.914 billion dollars for the first five months of the fiscal year. Tax collections are expected to exceed 1 billion more this month from the last installment on earnings. November receipts totaled 254 million, above last year’s figure. Customs duties fell in November but five month totals beat last year by 12 million. Strong imports for holiday demand may lift figures.
London dispatch reports Prof. MacNeill former head of the Irish volunteers was re arrested in Dublin goany after a prior arrest four days earlier and a brief release by British authorities yesterday.
This morning at the city building Master Lester White reported discovering the missing machine bound for the Singer sewing machine office. He located it in the rear of G. W. Moody & Son wholesale house and notified police and company. The Singer company did not appreciate his actions.
William W. Daugherty aged 60 died Tuesday at his sister Mrs 8 M Daugherty s Lyndall street after a long illness. Born March 2 1861 he was son of W C and Elizabeth Graham Daugherty. Survived by three sisters and one half brother. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from Lyndall street residence Rev P Shaffer officiating. Interment Newport cemetery. Sharon papers copy.
Records from the city health department show influenza as the leading disease in the first ten months, with about 700 cases during a six week January-February period. Measles followed with 278 cases, while scarlet fever and diphtheria appeared with 78 and 58 cases respectively.
Ben G. Graham announced 33 essays were submitted for the high school Board of Trade contest with judges George W. Conway Charles E. Allen and M. S. Burdick appointed to rate subjects on civic improvements and 50 percent for substance and 50 percent for style. Sammy Ciminelli aka Sammy Howard of Canton lost to Frankie Ritz of New Castle in a welterweight bout at Meadville last night the third meeting between the rivals. Ritz injured a shoulder and fought with one hand after round two.
Police will arrest loiterers on streets and detain them overnight at the station. In the morning officials give them a chance to leave town. With cold weather approaching, lodgers are expected to seek shelter in the city lockup, entering voluntarily for lodging rather than risk the streets.
Mrs Francis Irene Warden by Harvey E Martin filed for divorce from EB Warden on cruel and barbarous treatment. They married in 1918 and lived together until 1920. Herbert M Elliott filed for divorce from Ioa M Elliott on desertion and adultery. They married September 1917 and lived together about one year.
Story and Clark advertises its Xmas club with evening hours in a clipped line. It notes the store offers piano displays and invites customers to visit after long days.
Two Chilean survivors report the steel schooner barge J. W. Pierré sank after being set adrift by Santa Rita in a Friday storm. Bodies found include Captain Alfred Jensen and his wife at Cape Johnson. first mate Peter Hohmann among the recovered. Twenty one aboard remain missing or presumed lost. beach combing will continue for more survivors. Two men survived by clinging to lumber.
Health department records list three mumps cases for Charles Sankey of 217 Laurel Avenue Orville Richard Hermann and Oscar Casto with chickenpox and mumps respectively plus Gladys Bowden at 422 Neshannock Avenue.
In November local police posted a record in fines and costs totaling about 3100 dollars. Arrests reached 154 with most for drunkenness and gambling as Mayor Barnes nears a year in office, having collected near 25000 dollars in his tenure. He quips that he who would ride the horse should pay for its keep.
London reports the Irish office stating no official blockade but the navy is empowered and actively searching ships suspected of contraband into Irish harbors. Officials say only a small amount of munitions reaches Ireland, noting previous raids seizures and smuggling have depleted stores.
Rev. Sam Maitland will preach at Greenwood Methodist Church this Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock, delivering a sermon to local worshippers.
Percy H. La verack sues Esther Powell and partners in an equity action before Judge Emery seeking specific performance to convey Wallace avenue property sold via New Castle Realty. Powell allegedly signed for her when Romulus Powell acted at her request. Laverack paid 4250 with 150 already received, balance due on deed delivery around April 26 1920. Plaintiff seeks injunction against further disposition and a deed at the agreed price.
Jonas C. Wagner superintendent of Beaver schools is named assistant director of the administration bureau at the state department of public instruction in Harrisburg. The appointment was announced by Superintendent Dr. Thomas E. Finegan.
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