03 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
1
News brief notes the German envoys pushing toward Washington amid diplomatic moves. The article mentions the next president resting today as the inaugural address nears completion and a cabinet post remains to be filled.
Allies threaten to occupy Duisburg Ruhr and Passendorf in western Prussia if Germany fails to meet indemnity terms. Naval and customs measures planned along the Rhine accompany a move to accelerate enforcement. Leaders from Britain France and Italy outline positions as the St James Palace talks proceed amid German denials of violations and delayed trials for alleged criminals.
International News Service dispatch from Milam reports four soldiers killed and five wounded when two lorries fled with carabineri and sailors attacked by communists near Empoli, seven miles west of Florence. Remainder fled. 115 sent to reinforce to restore order amid fighting in Florence and Trieste.
Mercury records a forty three at noon today in Sadandan Diy and promises further dren before nightfall, with details on disturbance and timing unclear.
President-elect Harding announced the appointment of J. J. Davis of Pennsylvania and Illinois as secretary of labor. He said Davis is an able man and a fine appointment that will find great favor, as a special train carried the incoming cabinet into Washington.
William J Smith aged 70 died suddenly at the home of his daughter Mamie Longstreet in Diamond Way after heart trouble. He was born in Scotland and lived in Lawrence county most of his life, survived by three children. Funeral services Sunday at 3 PM from 120 Cuehran Way with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
New Castle teachers prepare for statewide exams to be given at various locations in Pennsylvania in April for permanent certificates and temporary certificates for local teachers. Examinations will be conducted at the University of Pittsburgh.
Three women will join the grand jury next week to hear Alfred Torrence White's murder case, marking the first time women serve on the panel. Names include Nettie McDowell Wilmington Township Eliza Reed Shenango Township and Josephine Smith Seventh Ward.
Coraopolis Chief Joan T. Mincher received the $200 reward offered by the city for the capture of Tred Perdue who shot City Detective C. G. Le gar. Mincher had captured Perdue months earlier after he shot Logan and fled. Miss Logan Peebles of Bellevue is visiting her grandmother in Lincoln avenue.
In Mingo County court, witness Troy Farley testified that Detective Albert Felts threatened to shoot up the town and kill organizers to break up the strike before the Matewan gun battle. The witness claimed Felts spoke near a Maynard graveyard to Detective B. Cunningham, who was killed in the fight.
New Castle Country club plans an active season with golf and tennis tournaments and expanded activities. The board will meet Thursday to consider management changes and events including dances and social functions, aiming to broaden the club’s outdoor recreation and attract guest tennis stars.
London March 3 German Foreign Minister Dr Walter Simons said Germany would study the allies ultimatum and reply by noon Monday barrier across the western German frontier was demanded by the allied powers if Germany yielded no action by that time the allies planned to advance from the Rhine and push toward a frontier line.
Hundreds of sightseers fill the nation’s capital as anticipation grows for the arrival of President-elect Hitching and Mrs. Harding. Hotels fill, galleries swell, and Union Station begins to teem with hopeful watchers awaiting a first glimpse of the president-elect and his wife at 1:35 p m.
President Wilson plans to practice law after leaving office. He will form a partnership with Secretary of State Colby and set up offices in New York and Washington, as announced at the White House.
K Berquist, superintendent of the City Rescue Mission, announced arrangements with Cascade Park to hold Sunday afternoon meetings at the Tide stand this summer. Readings aim to provide free, uplifting programs with musicians and speakers, free from denominal nationalism, running Sundays through September among park dwellers and visitors.
President Porras of Panama forms a national defense council to initiate and carry out military actions to defend against Costa Rica with American member A R Morrell. Reports from Puntarenas describe 300 to 500 Costa Rican soldiers aboard the steamship Izabel and motor schooner Brenvenada, ready to sail, amid anti American sentiment and belief of U S support for Panama in the territorial dispute.
Henry Jadovici aged 8 of 1703 Hamilton street was struck by a car driven by J Wilson on Long avenue Wednesday afternoon at 4. He was picked up by Wilson and taken to New Castle hospital where only scratches and bruises were found. Wilson, residing on Croton avenue, was returning home from work and had stopped to let another man out. upon starting the car he found the boy in front of it. He was discharged Wednesday evening.
Fragmentary death record listing William Masterson and Fiva Marie Rho ANS Keer among others. Includes scattered addresses and names such as William J. Lind and Mrs. Sla vor Wills with unclear locales like Obingen's Crossing and Bone. Summary reflects incomplete OCR text.
March 4 weather in Washington is described as cold with freezing conditions. Northwest winds are expected, affecting inaugural activities and travel as observers brace for chilly, windy weather.
President-elect Harding moves toward Washington with cabinet chosen and inauguration set. He spends his final day in unofficialdom aboard the special train with friends and relatives. Marion Folk crowd the Harding train as two cars carry supporters toward the capital for ceremonies.
A garbled recap mentions a Lynn Mass landlord resisting rent hikes, tenants presenting gold on a wedding anniversary, and local officials noting landlord profiteering in McKeesport. It also cites a Bedford area mill near collapse, a price drop in chemical shooting agents, a Hollidaysburg merchant receiving a peach apple note, and employment surges at Monessen steel works amid wage debates.
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