Unexpected Meeting Hints Germans May Concede Much
A prolonged discussion raises hope that Germany will offer a more acceptable plan. The talks suggest progress toward a settlement with potential concessions by Berlin.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1921
Page
1
A prolonged discussion raises hope that Germany will offer a more acceptable plan. The talks suggest progress toward a settlement with potential concessions by Berlin.
London reports an extended cabinet meeting after talks with Dr Simons, Lloyd George, and Briand hinting Germany may offer revised reparations. Berlin signals require instructions before decisions, with proposals including lowering export duties and shortening annuity terms. Allies prepare for final conference and a possible reply to the ultimatum.
Dr. ter Simons declined to confirm whether Germany would present a new reparations plan or revisit the old one. He suggested his prior explanation may be insufficient and emphasized the need for international cooperation within treaty limits.
The president breaks a standard practice by visiting a country club for lunch with old friends, signaling a personal adaptation to routine duties.
President Harding drives from the White House to Grasslands clubhouse in suburban Washington for breakfast with former senate colleagues. He then returns, walks the grounds with his new Airedale Caswell Lad die Boy, and plans his cabinet nominations for the senate. A report of his church attendance draws crowds to Baptist churches but none were present. Mrs. Mary A. O'Shea of Spokane dies at 70 after long Washington state residence.
A major blaze in Pocatello destroyed the Northwestern Automobile Supply plant and adjoining furniture warehouse. Damage was estimated at 400000 with 300000 from the auto supply plant and 100000 from the warehouse. fire fought amid oil and tuber accessories.
Thousands lined the streets in cold rain to pay homage as the body of Champ Clark arrived by special train from Washington. The casket lay in state at city hall until evening before the train proceeded to Bowling Green for burial at the mound cemetery. Flags were at half mast and guards of honor stood with police and Jefferson Barracks soldiers aiding the somber procession.
March 6 report says Costa Rica and Panama call for ceasefire and arbitration over border fighting. U S officials note no replies expected before next day. Navy and State Department vow no further force unless needed. Costa Rican minister Octavio Beeche denies conquest aims. Panamanian minister Ricardo Alfaro backs arbitration using Justice White as basis for talks.
A Christian Herald census reported by Dr. H. K. Carroll of Plains shows churches gained about 607000 members in 1920, a sharp rise from 1919 when gains were under 4000, highlighting notable expansion of church membership nationwide.
David R. Forgan president of National City Bank of Chicago told an Evanston audience that the current industrial situation is the most critical in 44 years. He blamed postwar fallout and Europe’s debt for grave conditions, credited the Federal Reserve with averting a panic, and suggested 50 year bonds and sinking funds to settle debts. He denied Wall Street causing North Dakota bank failures.
Cardinal Logue, primate of Ireland, calls on priests to seek a truce amid ongoing violence. He condemns attacks on soldiers and police in crowded areas as threats to national stability and warns of ruin and deflation if fighting continues. In Cork, Brigadier General Cumming, commander in Kerry, dies in the Clonbania ambush, another officer killed.
March 6 dispatch reports restrictions on liquor distribution drafted by prohibition officials. Manufacturers may sell only their own products and cannot move other brands. Enforcement officials anticipate further limits as the drive against beer with excess alcohol continues. In Chicago, labor pledges support for eight hour day defense, aiding workers in the packinghouse industry. Mexico City notes President Obregon says Harding's inaugural address offers nothing for international relations.
Five hand men attacked a military convoy in Clonbania County Cork on Saturday afternoon. The fight lasted about an hour as two lorries and an armored car were disabled by a mine. One general officer and two Privates were killed and the attackers fled into the hills after reinforcements reached the scene.
Mexico City march report from Associated Press describes a serious railway strike with travelers arriving 37 hours late from Laredo Texas. Federal troops guarded routes as clashes occurred. 33 strikers were reportedly captured and executed in at least one incident.
March 6 report from Dawson notes tales of an oil well producing about 4,500 barrels daily and a shot 100 feet into the vale before it was reportedly stopped. A patrol brought the story from Vor MacPherson to the mouth of the MacKenzie River. Fort Norman lies 400 miles south of the MacKenzie mouth and 300 miles east of the Alaskan border.
In the capital the assembly shows little sign of enthusiasm for a special session. The revenue bills and tax measures spark debate while oil interests push back against the governor. Senate remains deadlocked 20 to 20 and appointments by the governor draw Republican commentary.
Sixteen barrels of alcohol valued around 60000 dollars were stolen from the Tacoma Brewing Company's warehouse in San Francisco. The plant had been operated by the government since Prohibition laws took effect to extract alcohol from spirituous beverages. No trace of the robber was found.
A U S naval chase near Miami involved the sub chasers and the cable ship Robert C Clowery as work on the Western Union Miami Barbadoes cables was halted by a shot across the bow. Ensign Klapprath said he acted under orders to block cable work while Cape H A Smith declined to explain the vessel’s actions. The ships proceeded to the Miami dock under instructions from the Seventh Naval District.
Washington officials declined to discuss a report from the commander of the ship Robert Clowery regarding tying a tot and cable operations. Secretary Denby and other officials remained reticent after reading the report, with no clear state or navy directive rescinded to halt foren landing of the cable.
Lord French, at Golder's Green Hippodrome, denied government aims to suppress Irish murderers and urged peaceful action by the Irish people. The speech condemned executive actions in Ireland and warned that unrest harms Britain’s standing and empire.
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