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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
24
A crowded page lists dances at Herman Song's ball park and At Albert's, plus a charity dance for European children. Police report 234 motorcycle arrests in March for speeding and careless driving. Burglary on Frank Street and theft of orange stock spur alarm and a police chase.
Officials from the National Farm Associations and allied groups plan a formal discussion in Washington on farm loan stabilization and expansion. A coordinating committee will push for legislative action and a broad formation of loan terms. Attendees include G. McAdee and other representatives as they prepare for the April 20 gathering.
Belfast news reports reveal Sinn Fein plot linked to two bloodstained motor carts found by a patrol near Rock Carry Monaghan. A Sinn Fein ranger wounded, rifles seized by supporters, and Patrick Pitzpatrick allied to the case. Monaghan infirmary says a wounded man was released with no trace of occupants.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic school scene with a boy and girl and mentions a planned action. Content is inconsistent and unclear. No verifiable names or dates are present to establish concrete events or outcomes.
Dublin reports confirm two police officers were killed in an attack on Carbery police barracks, which were destroyed by Sinn Fein forces. The scene followed a morning assault amid wreckage and debris as authorities assess the casualties and aftermath.
Washington reports Secretary Roosevelt will start a preliminary inquiry into the March 4 Pensacola balloon flight incident in which five men were aboard. A full board of investigation may await Secretary Denby’s return from Gatunamo, with officials noting potential future tightening of aviation security and flight protocols. Roosevelt also said he does not favor unification of the armed services amid ongoing service investigations and congressional debates.
Henry Ford plans to attend the funeral of naturalist John Burroughs at West Park in Poughkeepsie. Ford recalls their 20 year friendship sparked by a shared love of nature and notes the sadness of the journey. Edison and Firestone are also mentioned as attendees.
The War Department ordered 200 Thomas Morse pursuit airplanes and 35 Martin bombers as the army air service rehabilitation begins. Boeing of Seattle received the pursuit contract totaling about 1.4 million dollars, announced by Secretary Weeks. Martin bombers were ordered from the Loew company in Garden City, at about 25 thousand dollars each.
Washington reporters note a May 20 event at the White House where Mrs Barding and Dr Curie are planned to unveil a token valued at $100,000 to honor women in America for scientific service, notably in radium discovery, with a women’s committee organizing the contribution.
Messages indicate a presentation involving Marie Curie planned for New York, with escorts from Paris by Mrs Winfant Hrorn, Melony, and a planned sail for France. University women of America will meet Curie at Carnegie Hall before her arrival for the event.
In Baltimore on April 1 the crypt of Cardinal Gibbons was entombed with simple ceremonies. The tomb will be opened as a shrine of pilgrimage, announced today from the Arab-episcopal residence. Six of the late cardinal's papers in the Petboneee ayehbishoyrie grave burials ere.
Washington April reports the Shipping Board approved a plan to reduce wages for Beaton's American vessel crews off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The choice hinged on a contrast between Chairman Renbon's stance and American Steamship Owners' Association reps. No concrete wage changes were approved beyond views on renewal and overall conditions. Towboat strike widens in New York as tug crews walk out after conciliation efforts fail. A fatal incident in Oak Grove links to a Pythias lodge event. A Denver report notes an April fool hoax sighting involving a navy blue coat and a boy near a park.
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