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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
10
A report from Harrisburg shows 68 anthracite mines in Pennsylvania produced 79 632 tons of coal in 1919 valued at 364 RO1 100 and averaging 4.59 a ton at the mines. Miners were paid about 209 452 000 dollars, indicating miners received roughly 57 percent of the coal value.
The article notes an estimated seven tenths of a percent share in coal takings, an industry investment of 37,104,700 dollars, and 161,812 workers employed. Luzerne County tops production with Lackawanna second and Schuylkill third in output.
Detroit officials report Fred Hemetler and J Walter Weitzel missing since December 4 and believed held by a gang of blackmailers and bank robbers. A letter demanded 34000 dollars and warned of death, with bodies to be sent to Detroit if not paid. Detectives and police set ambushes at a swamp near Monroe, but no one appeared. A thorough search continues.
Three life prisoners escaped Massachusetts state prison on May 26. One, Harry Tt. Manaleid, was recaptured in Chicago. two others have been captured. Police had announced the escape after a robbery where an officer was shot dead.
PETROIT December 24 The auto trade may see renewed activity after the national automobile shows in New York and Chicago, says George M. Graham vice president of Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company. He notes industry cycles include slumps and periods of activity and expects shows to turn the tide, predicting October and post New Year upticks as past shows did.
A $120 reward is offered for the return of a pocketbook containing $20 and three items belonging to Miss Elizabeth Johnston of North Cedar Street Wilmingtown. Johnston, shopping at a store, lost the purse near the New Case Dey Cats camp and Wash ment streets toward Mahone teacher Heinwa var Fon. She is willing to let the finder keep the $120 if the items are returned.
A scientist argues the elderly aging problem is misunderstood from the start. The piece discusses erroneous methods and claims advances in age research have misdirected study toward incorrect ends.
A California based man named Kerr of Gilray received a hundred pounds of poached fruit from a dragon linked trader. Kerr had lived in this region for twelve years and has long defied authorities. The story notes 140,000 workers and references a North Beaver street figure.
A historical reflection on how Roosevelt studied Lincoln to guide decisions, noting Lincoln's approach to public problems, empathy, and leadership. The piece highlights Roosevelt imagining Lincoln's reaction to crises, shaping his own decisions and moral stance.
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