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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
May be forced to raise taxes and fees due to fiscal obligations of the United States over the past two years. A total approaching 7.2 million dollars was noted as a potential requirement. Houston suggested needing about 4.8 million dollars for the forthcoming period and 4.1 million for the following year.
In New York, Nicky Arnstein and aides face court as prosecutors press to finalize the case. The defense and state present documents and witnesses, with Justice Codd expected to deliver rulings today.
Two new scarlet fever cases were reported locally. The article notes affected residents and mentions streets and names in a brief health update.
In a religious fraternal gathering the group discussed upcoming events and community service plans. Members shared a brief schedule of readings, prayers, and fellowship activities to be held in the evenings at the local church hall.
Washington December 28 The House will convene today to discuss appropriations and tax revisions as it resumes sessions. Lawmakers consider the budget system and government funding, with committees expanding their jurisdictions on various money bills amid ongoing tax reform efforts.
Fire Chief Frank Connery and Wireman Byron Zeitler escaped serious harm while guiding a wagon as a fire alarm whistle sounded. They halted near the crossing as a train approached, saving themselves from a dangerous crash. The incident ended with a blaze at Bronty Meowee’s home, where smoke filled the air but no injuries were reported.
Judge Emery adjourned the court to hear sentencing for several prisoners. Amon Hode, Wham, Kay Phillips, Ivan Ahiwoeh, and Mike Opperman faced murder related charges. No verdicts announced. proceedings postponed to Friday morning with a $40 bond set for some suspects.
Turbulent dispute over new electricity pricing erupts as community groups clash with service provider. Obscured names and places appear amid garbled text but indicate a formal challenge, hearings, and possible legal or regulatory action.
An OCR fragment reports a legal or public notice involving fines and payments. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but mentions a fine paid and a court or city action. The readable text references individuals and terms like marquis, villa, and ward, though specifics are obscured.
At Sw'elock last night a record volume of incoming mail overwhelmed the Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie station. The port master and staff remained on duty to distribute the bulk, basement packing rooms filled to the rafters, extra tracks and clerks pressed into service. Stamps sales surged over last year, and parcel post volume forced added handling through the lobby for holiday deliveries. Special clerks worked six days and faced continued demand with one more day ahead.
Detroit dispatch reports two suspects arrested after a bomb exploded damaging one home and injuring Nathan Goldman, occupant of the wrecked building, who had received several Black Hand letters. Police say the blast was widely believed to be connected to threats, with officers describing the incident as a significant local crime.
Arrangements have been completed for a game between the Sew Castht school five and a team of alumni during Christmas. Captain Walter Fulbergon 18 says Merse and himself will play forward, Harney and Preston at mid, with a forward set and a noted lineup to be enacted. The alumnae quintet will begin practice at once.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered phrases about illiteracy in Webster, Massachusetts, with garbled names and unclear dates. The readable portions mention public notices, schools, and attention to literacy, but precise facts are not discernible from the fragment.
Directors of Lawrence Savings and Trust Company yesterday declared a 4 percent semi annual dividend plus an extra two percent Christmas dividend. This marks double the extra dividend of prior years as business expands across all departments. Deposits rose from 1.42 million in December 1916 to 43.052 million in the present year with resources climbing from 2.117 million to 4.0179 million, a gain of about 2.2 million in deposits and 2.5 million in resources over five years. Employers busy opening Christmas savings accounts for the new year.
The Shenango Tin Works Relief Association released its financials showing year sickness benefits totaling 8168.07 and a treasury balance of 11 that year’s end. Member dues paid in totaled 79530.85, with 6 percent held in reserve and used to issue dividends to members on December 21. Officers include H Kirkpatrick president J W Jones vice president Thomas Brian treasurer G O Hildebrand financial secretary Ernest McCastin Harridge secretary, plus board members Paw Lewis Veto Bright David H W Carson and Z E Hopkins.
Mrs Myrtle Mohan of Georgia testified before the American committee investigating Treland conditions. She described British soldiers ordering the tearing down of the American flag in front of her parents home in Queens Lawn, two officers leading the group, and one in uniform attempting to climb the post. She said the soldiers shouted epithets as they smashed claws and demanded protection as Americans. She noted a request to send a cabin for her husband in New York and discussed British assurances, while a connection to Manchester and English authorities was cited in a broader embassy context.
Fragmented report outlines trial events in a Cleveland murder case. Mentions defendant William H McGhrnon and judge involvement. References locations Ninth Street and East Central area with scattered names and legal actions.
Public Service Commission halted hearings on United Natural Gas price increases from 6. USD per thousand cubic feet amid a pending ruling on a Pennsylvania gas rate case affecting Erle Corry and Warren. Bradford Sharon Titusville Du Tivis Meadville Oil City and others filed complaints.
Despite rain shoppers crowded city stores yesterday afternoon and evening with dry goods stationery men haberdashery umbrellas and jewelry selling well. Merchants were satisfied with sales as Christmas markdowns spurred buying in a scene likened to a fire sale with crowds dense and purchases brisk.
In the case of Lin rommarsvenltt against John Borko of Pittsburgh, found guilty or settling guar without a rise and with gelli on Sunday, Judge Prather sentenced Borko to pay a fine and costs and lewntorge in prison in the Allue workhouse for six months. Tom Williams found not guilty on selling manor without cheese, but must pay the costs. Christy Police found not guilty of selling liquor. The jury in the commonwealth case against Morris Ober found a policy, and verdicts of not guilty were returned in other cases including Thomas Folay for aggravated assault. Pokrop Cubula found not guilty of ma Nefong mischievous acts, costs split with prosecutrix Milo Foper found guilty of assault on Alderman H. G. Quates, who was fined.
Washington December 27 Senator Calder of New York told the senate committee on construction that a nationwide housing survey shows high transportation and fuel costs deter building. He warned prices will not return to prewar levels and that unless wages drop or profits shrink housing costs will remain burdensome, urging labor to share in lowering costs.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a loan of 326 773 000 to Michigan Central and associated railroads, subsidiaries of the New York Central, to buy new equipment and upgrade existing stock. The funded improvements total 56 025 000 with securities to finance about 36 090. Monitored by the government loan.
Mrs Hannah Mitten aged 71 widow of James Hillam dies at her daughter’s home in Cleveland Ohio. Remains to be brought to Wampum for funeral services Friday December 24 at 2 PM at Clinton Cemetery after a brief vigil at the daughter’s residence.
A fragmentary report from New Castle Afro-Americans mentions a Sunday sermon at a local Baptist church on Grant Street with a topic about opportunities lost. It notes Sunday school for children and a twilight or evening service led by a pastor, with unclear details and names garbled in OCR.
Washington December 24 The finance department has informally discussed a possible loan of 1 000 000 000 for Germany in the United States. Wallter Brauner of New York has announced he is conducting negotiations with a group of private bankers with German government sanction to determine if a loan of one billion dollars can be established in this country through private bankers or the government.
The annual Eisteddfod at the First Congregational church promises a grand event with two sessions on Saturday. Afternoon contests include male and children's choruses and a noon program led by Tadge Jenkins, followed by a Welsh recital and a speakers list. Evening program features singing and speaking contests, a ceremonial farewell by Ray Williams, and performances by noted artists. A new president of the afternoon meeting, a distinguished Welshist, is announced and a three-time solo will be performed. The event aims to surpass past Eisteddfods with strong cultural showcases.
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