12 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
1
President Harding told Congress that the nation cannot now approve adjusted compensation for World War soldiers. He warned that passing the measure would hinder reconstruction and endanger the financial structure, urging careful financing and reduced expenditures amid the recovery effort. (Discontinued on Page Two)
Officials possess a list of patrons connected to bootleggers James and Mrs Walsh with internations news service reporting United States District Attorney Roy Egan stating George Ade paid $170 per case for four cases of Scotch whiskey.
In the hot weather crowds take to halls and parks to dance despite the heat. Men and women laugh at the soaring temperatures as they sway to lively jazz. Neighbors grin and say the weather is fine for dancing while kids smile and watch, enjoying the night despite the heat.
Dutch the four month old African Ring Tail monkey at the New Castle Loyal Order of Moose lodge is getting a gold tooth installed, a novelty that has kept him in the public eye despite discomfort. Earlier local men Hardy and Druschel bought a crafty monkey in Pittsburgh and brought him home as the club mascot.
Premier Briand announced France will participate in the proposed disarmament conference after accepting President Harding's invitation. He said France is determined to limit armaments and seek world peace, with intentions to attend the Washington talks in person and usher in a new era in international policy.
Washington July 12 The world will be kept informed on the proceedings of the international conference of world powers planned for Washington this autumn. The conference will include Great Britain Japan France Italy and the United States with steps to keep smaller powers fully acquainted with negotiations. The meeting is not a secret conclave, officials say.
An unidentified foreigner believed Hungarian was struck by a train near the Shenango in mill this morning. He cannot speak and no identification has been found. he was taken to Shenango Valley hospital.
George L Brecht of New Castle and Bertha M Gillespie of Plato Grove obtained marriage licenses. The ceremony location and date are not provided in the readable text.
Circling ships await fuller reports on why the liner Hawkeye State from Baltimore to San Francisco diverted to Salina Cruz Mexico with hundreds aboard. Early radiograms claim sea cocks opened and fresh water tanks filled with salt water. owners suspect crew sabotage. Investigation planned when the ship reaches port. Also notes Officer John Young elected delegate to the Fraternal Order of Palace convention in Scranton on August 5.
Sinn Fein peace delegation led by Jamonn De Valera departed Dublin amid a throng of thousands cheering and waving flags. Four delegates traveled with Count Horace Plunkett and Dublin's lord mayor, bound for London where a large reception awaited. They are to arrive tonight and will be met by a substantial delegation in London.
The Callao, missing for a week, docks at New York with 74 first cabin passengers and 1,000,000 in gold for a bank. Master Captain Thomas W. Sheridan cites radio silence due to static. Passenger Lionis Swift Jr. travels on crutches after a horse fall in Buenos Aires. A fatal shooting occurs in Johnstown as William Albright is killed during a break-in at William Thomas's residence.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on July 12 the long drought ended with heavy rainfall turning fields into small lakes. Three days of intermittent rain were followed by hours of downpour Monday night. Coal collieries struggle to keep up with the water pouring into the mines.
Women must pay county taxes whether they vote or pass it up. No city taxes this year but next year women in the city will pay. County assessors must list women in households including housewives and daughters. Tax receipts will be used at registration yokes and entitle voting outside city. Various classifications apply, with occupation taxes for certain roles.
Beaver Dale, eight miles east of Johnstown, Pa, saw state police deployed plus 50 troopers as unrest erupted after Black Hand outrages blamed on Italians. Residents, armed, drove many Italian neighbors into the hills after dynamiting five Italian-run businesses and causing heavy property loss. shooting persisted through the night until troopers secured the area.
Miss Jane Addams heads the American delegation at the World Congress of the International League of Peace and Freedom in Vienna. Delegates from 20 countries attend the largest women’s peace congress, with four delegates from Ireland and one from China among newcomers to such conferences. Addams receives a standing ovation for her opening address as founder of the modern women’s peace movement. Also noted: a police report of a separate Croton incident involving alleged vandalism and peeping by youths.
In Cleveland on July 12 attorneys for Catherine Eva Kaber offered a second degree murder plea with life imprisonment for the plot to kill her husband Daniel Kaber. Prosecutor Edward Stanton refused the offer at Judge Bernon's office. Defense acknowledges little chance of avoiding the death penalty. report says she will reveal her life history.
Washington July 12 Japan remains outside the conference barer as presidents other nations accept the invitation to a world powers meeting. Officials believe Japan will join when emissaries gather in Washington this autumn under pressure from other powers. They say Japan cannot afford to stay out and will join the talks.
Disjointed report notes city council granting permission for a 30 story Empire hoikling. Several injuries and deaths follow a kitchen fire attempt and a baseball game incident near Hank's station. Memorial fund of 810000 raised by Franklin K Lane supporters. Bridgeport plant resumes operations. Wheeling, West Virginia contemplates continuance prohibiting certain activities at charity events.
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