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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
7
Readable text describes stalled armistice talks with unresolved points, ongoing Bolshevik opposition, and Polish gold demand from the State Bank. It notes a London or Warsaw dateline with Oct 11 reports of new revolts near Nizhy- Novgorod district and insurgent activity spreading, plus plans for a provisional government.
New York on October 11 reports a shipment of about 9.5 million dollars in gold consigned to the Federal Reserve Bank arrived aboard the steamship Aquitania. This marks the fourth gold shipment from the Bank of England, totaling 39 million dollars to date.
A man injured by a cat scratch near Lockjaw Fellete was found unconscious later. He suffered tetanus and persistent symptoms, and his condition worsened as he was treated at Packer hospital, remaining in critical state.
Bon gall of Philadelphia was re elected president of the Episcopal Brotherhood of St Andrew at the closing session of their convention. The meeting was held in Heads Church Brotherhood St Tanis on October 10 Raward.
London reports a note from British Foreign Secretary Curzon stating that British naval forces will attack Soviet submarines on sight if encountered. The note, sent October 2 and published with other Britain Soviet correspondence, cites distrust of Bolshevik sea movements and wartime posture.
London October 11 report says Lord Mayor Mac Swineys condition is not greatly changed yet the mind is clear and alert. The Self Determination League issued a long bulletin stating he is emaciated but resolute and determined to refuse nourishment until unconditional release.
Chester police seek aNegress described as seductive with a smile who uses a blackjack to rob white men. Several robberies are linked to this unidentified woman. Morris Lipshitz, a businessman, was struck and robbed of his purse. another victim, Ernest Epe, was likewise accosted.
The United States Steel Corporation lists 10,274,906 tons of unfilled orders on hand as of September, down 489,000 tons from last month’s 19,905,088 tons. The report notes a monthly decline in unfilled tonnage and provides figures for the period ending September 90.
A fragmented description outlines a risky bathtub remedy involving medicated alcohol and hot water. It claims to induce strong body absorption and altered sensations, noting the process with steps and outcomes. The account references a “bathing fate” and warns of long aftermaths after ingestion or absorption through the skin.
A pair of bandits held up Mr and Mrs John Simons near Harlansburg on the Pittsburgh and Mercer road. They shot the couple multiple times, abducted their car, and fled. The victims were taken to Shenango Valley Hospital in Shenango, with grave fears for Mr Simons.
A herd on Abraham Isett’s Greenfield farm ate fallen apples from an orchard causing milk output to drop drastically. By evening of October 1 and again the next day, milking was largely unproductive. Farmers say apples commonly cause cows to dry off.
In Lancaster Court on October 11, William G. Harris of New Orleans received a three month sentence after drawing a stiletto and slashing his throat. A negro prisoner in the same dock rushed to safety, fearing the weapon would be used on him. Harris was convicted of assisting in a lottery at the fair, and his condition is described as critical.
New York wholesalers blame the coal shortage on a mindset of large buyers hoarding fuel. Allen of the Wholesale Trade Association claims demand for stockpiling harmed supply, warning of continued scarcity and possible factory and home impact while an ample soft coal run is expected to arrive for shipments.
An Illinois man is cited as the inventor of a device that prints subscribers’ names and “dresses” on newspapers as they leave the press. The article notes the innovation parallels language printing for New South Wales and includes references to Japanese and French language applications.
In Plymouth township two miners, Willan Young and Joseph Willard, were trapped for sixteen hours by a cave caused by a collapse at a coal mine. Rescue squads worked continuously, digging through rock until the two, both married, emerged uninjured and walked home.
Washington, Oct. 11. Commissioner Wilkins stated that political campaign contributions are not deductible from income tax. The internal revenue guidance says deductions will not be allowed for gifts to campaign funds, with explicit regulations enforcing taxes on such contributions for all parties involved.
Oct 11 report from Bethlehem Pennsylvania states Mrs M A Niholy narrowly escaped death when a Negro burglar shot at her as she left an errand. The bullet missed. Niholy’s home, the third robbed in two months, shows a rising local burglary pattern and an escaped bullet record.
Bue France October 11 Captain De Ronmanet, famed French aviator, established a new world record by flying 1000 kilometers in 15 seconds, at a rate of about 992.98 kilometers per hour or 181.95 miles per hour during the Seine meet.
A historical note claims the United States is the largest wool using country in the world while cotton has long been grown in Inala, dating back to the memory of man.
Washington reports Western Maryland railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue first and refunding mortgage bonds totaling 32.7 million dollars. Proceeds would secure a 1.3728 million dollar loan from the railway revolving fund created by the transportation act.
Miss Eva Boggan becomes the first woman to graduate from the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Banking. The milestone marks a notable achievement in professional banking education for female students.
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