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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
2
Belfast reports describe eight killed and many wounded as Millwater district bombings fuel sectarian clashes. Snipers hit civilians and police. curfew tightened as evacuations of British troops pause amid rising tensions across Ulster and Dublin.
Washington February 44 W B Mayo officer for Henry Ford told the military committee the manufacturer would stand by terms. The fragment notes Ford’s position on an offer and the committee’s notice, with emphasis on military procurement and statements attributed to Mayo.
Mary Dilles Minter says she told investigators all she knows of the William Desmond Taylor case. Actress praises Taylor as a mentor and friend and defends his character. Neva Garber explains checks and a car gift tied to their past engagement and charity gifts.
Washington reports five year trends show average daily church gains of 2173 with about three new congregations formed and 44 percent joining ministers. Total membership reaches 45,007,199, up 4,070,346 since 1910, with 238,104 congregations and 200,000 ministers. Catholics total 17,885,046.
Washington February 14 Senator Swanson urged a senatorial inquiry into alleged irregularities in postmaster and rural carrier appointments. A resolution calling for an investigation to determine possible violations of act congress and executive orders was introduced and referred to the senate committee on post offices.
In Patzcuaro Michoacan the municipal president of Vaztcuare with supporters revolted against the state governor. Reports indicate the uprising may intensify as authorities confirm clashes and political tension rise in the region amid the ongoing unrest.
Secretary Denby tells the House the Navy needs 350 million dollars for next year to sustain an adequate fleet under the armament conference. He warns against deep cuts, noting 100 destroyers would be out of commission and dry docks are insufficient. He argues treaties must be ratified before further reductions, and stresses the fleet must be kept up even if units shrink.
Washington reports foreign trade statistics show liquor imports increasing by nearly three million dollars in 1921 over 1920 while shipments of soft drinks into the United States declined by over two hundred thousand dollars.
A brief report from Johannesburg South Africa notes two hundred striking natives marching on Fortieburg in February, signaling rising tensions and potential clashes with white residents. Specific details are scarce in the fragment.
President Harding may reveal the administration stance on funding a soldiers bonus. Secretary Mellon reportedly discussed the issue with the President. Rep MacGregor urged a tax on wine and beer to finance the bonus, while Sen Borah opposed the plan.
Police believe the missing Arbuckle witness Zey Prevost escaped from a New Orleans hotel by climbing down a rope from a third story to a courtyard. She registered as Mrs. Zabelle Elony and had kept to her room since arrival, prompting detectives to pursue.
Washington February 4 The oldest member and former speaker Joseph Cannon says he will not seek reelection as representative from the Eleventh district. In a terse eleven word note he states I am not a candidate for election to the Sixty eighth congress. Reports had hinted at another term but Cannon had not confirmed plans.
Grand Rapids Feb 14 Major John G Emery former national commander of the American Legion announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate He will oppose Senator Townsend who has already announced his bid for the primary September 12 next.
A Rome dispatch dated February 14 says rebels in Tripoli killed an Italian soldier and caused significant casualties among royal forces, with about 25 troops killed and 100 wounded reported. The brief conflict details remain unclear amid the fighting around Tripoli.
Chicago, Feb M Bischoff faces a web of charges as Sarge Landis questions him over a two year scheme that yielded an estimated eighty five million dollars. Receivers were appointed and restraining orders blocked relatives from disposing of properties and a safe deposit, while Bischoff blamed Emil Wetter and the Denver firm for the failure of his YO. Olf company. Witnesses included his stepfather J C Davis and his mother Mrs Davis as lawyers and officials pressed for returns of bonds and funds from safety deposits and real estate holdings.
Immigration officials report about 150 aliens from various parts of the United States are being gathered at Ellis Island for deportation as undesired citizens. No single ship will be used to return them. they will be sent over the next two weeks on regular passenger voyages to their countries of origin.
An advertisement from Park Rapids Minnesota features Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming to help women bear healthy babies. It cites personal testimonials from Mrs Johnson and sisters, urging readers to publish their pictures and join the hopeful claim that the product restores health for childless women and brings happiness to families.
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