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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
6
Treasury report details 1921 fiscal year expenditures of 5.12 billion against revenues of 5.625 billion, with a cash balance of about 549.7 million. Expenditures averaged around 40 million daily in the year end period. 1920 figures show income 6.695 billion and outlays 6.403 billion, with taxes including a sharp drop in income and profits levied.
Justice Hitz of the District of Columbia Supreme Court ordered alien property custodian Miller to return to Countess Bernstorff stocks bonds and cash totaling 1 000 000 seized under the trading with the enemy act.
The House of Commons approved a ten million pound grant to coal miners as part of the strike settlement. The funds will aid miners over the coming months during wage reductions.
A lightning strike hit the Pensacola team bench just before a game with Montgomery, stunning two players. Earl Turner the shortstop and Harry Scarritt the outfielder were unable to participate in the game.
Eamonn de Valera speaking for Dail Eireann proclaimed that the flag of the United States will receive official honor throughout Ireland on the Fourth of July. The move signals strong Anglo Irish friendship and respect for American symbols.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reports 818000 members in good standing across 1407 lodges in the United States, reflecting a near one third rise in membership over the past period.
Paris reports provisional three month figures showing exports 4.811 billion francs and imports 4.781 billion francs, marking the first trade surplus for France since 1905.
Idaho Falls reports a rapid weather shift from 92 degrees to a snowstorm. Heise and Amoon areas record snow with about one inch at Heise as residents adjust to wintry conditions.
Washington reports the signing of a resolution that ends the technical state of war with Germany and Austria, formally declaring peace. The action marks the conclusion of hostilities and restores normal relations with those powers.
Washington Representative Kitch shows substantial improvement but cannot lead the tariff battle in the House. Friends regret his inability to take charge of the Democratic forces in the looming confrontation.
The Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars ended its first annual convention in San Francisco selecting Detroit as the site for the 1922 gathering. The final session approved the move and adjourned.
The War Risk Insurance Bureau reports a net reduction of 29 476 in pending claims by former service members over the last three months despite 700 new applications daily. The agency notes continued intake of new claims while clearing existing ones.
The department of agriculture projects this year’s cotton crop at 8,344,000 bales, the smallest in a quarter century. The drop from last year is nearly 5 million bales, with a 28.4 percent lower average. Acreage is the smallest since 1900, and abandonment of planted cotton runs up to 10 percent in Georgia, with lower figures east of the Mississippi and slight abandonment west.
Secretary Mellon announced Treasury approval of five hospital constructions for former service men with tuberculosis. The new buildings will cost 3,190,000 dollars.
Washington announces steps to cut the regular army to a 350000 maximum. Secretary Weeks authorizes corps area and division commanders to discharge all enlisted men who apply during July without prejudice to travel pay rights.
Paris reports the French population on March 6 1921 as 6 084 206 according to the Official Journal figure from the census. The 1911 census put France at 38 468 813, highlighting growth over the decade.
Dirigible airships in London show little demand as many, built at heavy cost to the government, remain idle and are effectively going begging.
Lima authorities issue a government decree banning export of archaeological objects from the Inca era. The prohibition targets relics and artifacts deemed national heritage to prevent illicit trade and loss of cultural property.
The census bureau reports that more than half of the nation’s 6,488,366 farms in 1920 were operated by their owners, highlighting widespread land ownership and direct farm management nationwide.
The state controller's office appraises the Carnegie estate at 25,933,014 gross and 22,151,011 net. Principal items are securities valued at 17,543,538.
Hundreds of railway union leaders gathered in Chicago to prepare for meetings on accepting or rejecting the wage cuts proposed by the railroad labor board.
Thomaston Ga A letter from former Governor Dorsey withdrawing charges in his pamphlet The Negro in Georgia about treatment of Ed White and his family blacks has been made public.
Former President William Howard Taft was nominated by President Harding and confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court after a roll call. Senators Borah Johnson La Follette voted against, with Democrat Watson also opposing. Taft expressed reverence and concern about meeting the duties of the high office.
The Warwick county school board voted to hire only single women for public school teaching positions. A trustee stated that a married woman belongs at home with her children.
Chicago news reports Mrs. Winifred Mason Buck, youngest daughter of the late Congressman William E. Mason, announces she will run to succeed her father as Illinois at large congressman.
A Pine Lumber Company mill in New Bern North Carolina burned destroying the plant and about two million feet of lumber. The fire endangered the entire mill district with losses estimated at 175000 dollars.
Chicago grain elevator workers reject the Elevator Owners' and Operators' arbitration offer and will strike. Separately in Constantinople Turks and Bolsheviks are reported to plan a large uprising that could involve destruction of public buildings.
Richmond Virginia 17 year old William Elmore Smith Jr dies after being struck on the head by a pitched baseball in a game. Roland Galvin is named as the pitcher. London reports Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, says he did not come to Europe as President Harding's Colonel House during his current visit.
Oil lands worth 6 060 000 dollars in Sapulpa Oklahoma were awarded to the heirs of Lete Kelvin a Creek woman said to have been killed by her husband in 1916. The district court decision grants the valuable lands to the named heirs.
Rome reports Enrico Denicala head of the Chamber of Deputies refused King Victor Emmanuel's invitation to form a new cabinet after Premier Giolitti's resignation. The political move follows the collapse of the Giolitti government and creates uncertainty over Italy's leadership.
Washington reports May prices in 32 cities show overall living costs rising 80.4 percent since 1913. Department of Labor data indicate higher expenses across major urban areas, reflecting durable goods and services at increased levels.
Washington secretary Mellon stated that accepting German bonds as substitutes for European debt to the United States is not being considered by the Treasury Department at this time.
The administration presents its permanent tariff bill in the house of representatives for the first time making the proposal public. The measure outlines new rates and policy changes expected to influence trade and duties nationwide.
President Harding and cabinet with Director Dawes and 600 officials discussed the new budget system. The meeting framed a foundation for a new era of economy in federal administration of government affairs.
Detroit fifty delegates to the Disabled American Veterans invaded the socialist convention and warned that veterans will defend the flag against sedition disloyalty and treason. Ralph Horr of Seattle led the group and threatened force against advocates of force. Cameron King of California replied for the socialists. The visit caused no disturbance and the veterans left after talks.
Swiss emigration to the United States increases after wartime declines. Argentina and Brazil follow as popular destinations, with Africa and Asia next in line as Swiss migrants seek new homes abroad.
In Toledo Ohio delegates debated location for the national Moose home during the thirty third annual Loyal Order of Moose convention. A decision was not expected until after the convention reconvenes at Moose Heart Illinois.
Treasury officials told the Senate Finance Committee that European debtor nations owed the United States about one spitting billion dollars in interest up to May 15. The administration seeks authority for funding the Allied debts through a treasury funding measure.
Irish Republican Army commandant Leo Murphy of the Mid-Cork brigade was shot dead during a military round-up at Waterfall. Forty-five republicans were captured in the operation. Murphy faced charges connected to multiple deaths and a kidnapping.
General Dawes has assumed control of the budget role in Washington. He intends to establish a clear relationship between government income and expenditures to manage funds effectively.
U S District Attorney Cline reports a radio message from William P Haywood stating he will leave Moscow on July 12 and surrender to federal authorities upon landing.
In Cleveland Ohio a lengthy dispute over jury selection looms on the eve of the trial of Mrs Eva Katherine Kaber charged with killing her husband Daniel F Kaber. The case centers on how the panel will be chosen for the forthcoming court proceedings.
United States Senator Joseph I France and secretary Mr Ison depart for Riga with permission to enter Russia to study cenarei conditions.
Senator Knox at Independence Hall warned July Fourth crowds about alien influences threatening the nation. He spoke of racial doctrines and social experiments eroding the foundations of government and society while praising upright citizens aiding the experiment of forging a unified nation from diverse peoples.
Will H. Hays the postmaster general unveils plans to revise the postal savings system to lure hoarded wealth into circulation. The aim is to release a billion dollars held in private stockings into productive channels to aid an industrial revival.
The United States Railroad Labor Board denied the claims of clerical employees for time lost during an unauthorized strike of train and engine service workers on the Erie Railroad and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western in April 1920.
Albert King of the Belgians and Queen Elizabeth arrived in London for their first state visit to England. The royal couple was attended by a large suite and greeted by officials and crowds.
London reports Uncle Sam will soon possess the British built B-38, the largest rigid airship yet constructed in any country and a craft representing the very last word in aerial dreadnought design.
Birmingham honors Independence Day with a memorial tablet to Abraham Lincoln in the city art gallery. The tablet, a gift from the Sulgrave Institution of America, remembers Lincoln's friendship with John Bright.
The Internal Revenue Bureau targets collection this month of 90.9 million dollars from 325 thousand sources as taxes on corporation capital stock. The estimate reflects forthcoming revenue measures and broad scope across many firms.
Record crowds at Chicago area beaches and parks as temperatures topped 96 degrees. Eight people drowned while seeking relief from the heat in and around the city.
Paris to Peking wire reports ratifications of a treaty between China and Germany restoring peace were exchanged on July 1. Consuelo is Married Again London reports the Duchess of Marlborough remarried, taking Lieutenant Colonel Louis Jacques Balsan, 53, a former French liaison officer with British forces in France, in a new marriage.
Herre Cooper of Dyersburg was elected commander of the Tennessee department of the American Legion during the state convention in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Andre Tardieu urges reflection on history as the United States and France celebrate Independence Day, inviting readers to understand the present by recalling the past in a joint commemorative moment.
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