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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1921

Page

2

Gary for Limited Business Control

Elbert Gary of United States Steel tells stockholders at the annual meeting he favors publicity regulation and nonpartisan commissions to curb labor and protect capital. He warns unions risk industrial decay if they gain unchecked power and supports shorter hours while praising Steel's treatment of workers.

New York Elbert Hilary United States Steel Ycorporation Gary Lal Steel Corporation

FRENCH ASK RUM PRIVILEGE R Philadelphia Relay Carnival

The State Department was to be asked to lift prohibition on French fetes arriving for the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival on April 29. The French athletes complain they cannot stay in condition without wine to wash down food and hope to win races. meanwhile two deaths near Burlington Iowa are reported as due to gas.

Philadelphia State Department University of

Raid Big Distillery by Twenty Five Gunmen

In Peoria on April 12 a mob of about 25 armed raiders stormed the Corning distillery. They seized 200 cases of liquor valued at $29,000 and escaped in two trucks to the loading platform while four guards and three government officers were captured and confined inside.

Peoria. Ti Corning Illiois United States Rid

Supreme Court Upholds New York Housing Laws

The Supreme Court upheld New York housing bills and the District of Columbia rent act as constitutional in a 5 to 4 decision. Chief Justice White and Justices McRexnolix McKenna and Van Devanter dissented. The New York ruling targeted section provisions mandating landlord service to tenants and limiting dispossession under normal conditions.

Washington New York Supreme Court District of Columbia White McRexnolix McKenna van Devanter Mircus

Funeral Train Bears Empress Victoria Remains to Potsdam

The funeral train bearing the late Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany left Maar station three miles away at 7:45 PM bound for Potsdam. Former Emperor William did not accompany the train, staying at Doorn with Prince Henry of Prussia. Princess Louise and George Von Gontard were the only others at the departure.

Doorn Hallam Augusta Victoria Germany Postdam Maar William Maam

World-Wide Trade Slump Reflected in 1921 March Figures

Washington reports a global business mood reflected in trade. March 1921 exports totaled 883 million dollars, far below the prior year, while imports reached 252 million, also down from 624 million in 1820, according to the Commerce Department.

Washington America Department of Commerce

WORKERS PLEA DENIED AS RAILROAD BOARD PROCEEDS

Chicago April 19 the railroad labor board bowed to proceed with a consolidated hearing into wage-cut requests from 87 railroads. It denied unions a postponement until three new members named by President Harding are confirmed by the Senate. The board ruled it was within its authority to proceed with a majority present.

Chicago Consolidated Harding Senate Les

Jackie Coogan Recovers From Bronchitis at Hotel Bilt

New York report says child star Jackie Coogan is recovering from bronchitis and will be well enough to throw a brick through a window soon. The Kid Charlie Chaplin is also recovering after five days in bed at the Hotel Bilt following an illness.

New York Jackie” Coogan the Kid Chapling Chorile Chaplin Bilt Mora

Germans Flayed by Lloyd George in Commons Debate

London April 19 Lloyd George told the house Germany has shown no real progress on reparations and disarmament, forcing allies to consider further steps to enforce the Versailles treaty. He answered Kenworthy on France’s potential use of force and whether British troops would be involved. Paris reports of mobilization were denied, with officials saying no calls have been issued, though plans exist for Ruhr action after May 1.

London Lloyd Gorge House of Commons Ounister Ies Lloyd George Comamoder Kenworthy Mleral Hall Premiur Briand France Geanange Germany Eireles Hs Paris Lille Ministry of War Ruhr Maraha Ford

Ontario Votes Dry In Landmark Prohibition Result

Ontario voters backed a bone dry outcome by a substantial margin about 150000, with major cities favoring importation while rural areas opposed. About 600000 cast ballots, leading to Dominion law enforcement banning importation from other jurisdictions and enforcing the Sandy Bill restricting “short drinking” and manufacture in Ontario.

Toronto Ont Ontario Ciites Anor Ontnelo

Panamanian War Looms in Central America Pact

Guatemala Honduras and Salvador join Costa Rica in pledging to declare war on Panama if needed over a boundary dispute. The United States warns against renewed Costa Rica Panama fighting while pushing a fixed boundary, with Panama troops mobilized near the border stirring Costa Rican fears.

Honduras Guatemala Salvador Costa Rica Panama Washington Certiil American Inn Panamy United States Affara Murelis Panna Panupia Wilde Witte

Yesterday's Games And Monday Results Brief

National League results show Chicago defeating Pittsburgh 4 0 Cincinnati and St Louis. New York at Boston postponed by rain. Brooklyn at Philadelphia delayed. American League notes include St Louis beating Chicago 3 2 and Boston at New York rained out. Philadelphia at Washington postponed with no game. Cleveland at Detroit postponed by rain.

Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Loute Washington Cleveland Detroit Iy L. Pet Boston Cheeara Sos Ou Targa Louis Lea Agu W. L. Pet New York O Boston Tess Wadein

Cuba Elects Dr Alfredo Zayas President in November Vote

Havana reports that Dr Alfredo Zayas, candidate of a conservative popular coalition, won the Cuban presidency in the November election. The United States government believes Congress should proclaim him president, and Benz Long, U.S. minister to Cuba, stated this sentiment publicly.

Long Alfredo Zayas Havana Popular Coalition Party Cuba United States Congress Benz Long

Piano kills Moline boy in accidental collapse

In Moline Illinois Phillip John Johnson aged son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Johnson Sr was fatally crushed when a square piano toppled onto him after being moved into the house Lt Wag was on the site as Mrs Johnson began to play. In London a labor committee and trades union congress plan a program for miners at next Friday conference.

London Parliamentary Labor Committee Trades Union Congress

Santa Fe Wins Supreme Court Case Over Government

Santa Fe Railroad Company wins a Supreme Court claim for money owed by the government for transporting troops in 1914 and 1815, a dispute arising from wartime service and reimbursements.

Santa Fe Cave Washington Santa Fe Railroad Company Supreme Court of the United States

Washington Reveals Yap Note Clash With Japan

Washington discloses correspondence over Yap as Japan maintains exclusion of the island and asserts a May 7 supreme council decision, while Secretary Hughes counters that the United States has not ceded any rights. The exchange traces drafts from February 26 to November and debates whether Yap falls under a mandate to Japan or remains under U.S. control with international access for cables. The controversy centers on the island’s status and whether the League of Nations mandate includes Yap.

Washington Mic Haellesland Yap Wilson Supreme Council State Department Yai Japan United States Hughes Great Hintuio France Italy Thighes Supreme Councilor League of Nations Ute Davis Snate International Communications —Conference Jubpreme Council Orst Secretary of State Japanese Foreign Office Supreme Connest Equator Yan Davis Tokyo Randatory

Trench Mouth Reported in Indiana

A brief item notes that trench mouth, a gum disease first seen among soldiers in the war, has appeared in Indiana with several cases reported.

Indiana France Muncie Muncle

The rider must fit an emergency brake on his bicycle

A guidance note warns that a man beginning to ride a bicycle should not neglect installing an emergency brake.

Aspirin Bayer branding and Cuticura skin care ad text

An old advertisement sample promotes Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer name on tablets and lists uses such as colds headache neuralgia rheumatism earache and toothache. It mentions twelve tablet tins and larger packages, plus Cuticura for itchy scalp and skin cleansing and Cole’s Carbolic salve for burns and cuts.

Bayer

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure

An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease worsened by environmental factors and requires internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine supposedly targets the blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and strengthen the patient to aid recovery, with mentions of Cheney Co and widespread drugstore circulation.

Cheney & Co Peledos

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