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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

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United States notes on Yap mandate and League nonentry

Secretary Hughes asserted that the United States did not lose rights in peace settlements by not joining the League of Nations and that ratification of the Versailles treaty cannot transfer US overseas rights. He warned the Yap issue remains separate from Japan mandates and stressed US reservation against any mandate without consent. Former President Wilson’s position on Yap is cited, emphasizing national sovereignty and internationalization instead of exclusive mandate.

Woashington Africa United States Hughes Great Britain France Italy Japan League of Nations Yerenlles Germany Council of Supreme Council Wuseen State Department Council of Four Yap Norman Davis Wilson Davis

Refuses To Free Bergdoll in Topeka Court Fight

The Topeka court defies release of Erwindt Bergdoll and Philadelphia authorities as Bergdoll’s appeal for habeas corpus proceeds. Pollock of Kansas City Kansas filed Bergdoll’s writ request with the federal district court.

Bergdoll Topeka Kan Ffarie Bergdall Philadelphia Exudis Cheertny Aliselulliairy Leaverssortie Podergl Fides Pollock Kansas City Aentyd Bergdal Federal District Court

Washington backs new war debt parley with Germany

An exchange of memoranda between Germany and the United States was made public by the State department. Germany argues reparations must be paid to the limit of ability and seeks expert examination. Secretary Hughes welcomes this and supports Allies in pressing Germany to renew negotiations and settle just claims.

Washington Pormat Ilu United States State Department Loring Diesel Berlin Walter Simons Germany Hughes Doctor Simons

Mill City Flour Cut 50 Cts in Minneapolis

Flour prices in Minneapolis fell 30 cents per barrel over the past week, pushing standard patent flour at the mills down to 80.7 to 84.0 dollars per barrel. New York stock markets report March commodity prices down 4.1 percent, with broader declines across February and March compared with earlier peaks.

Mill City Flour Minneapolis New York Hindstreet Walt

Corn Acreage Cut Down Forecast Across States

Washington reports forecast reductions in corn acreage across several defending producing states. Early crop estimates show moving prices fluctuating and acreage reductions noted amid uncertain yields.

Washington Tidmneat Noreige

Figures on Income Tax Revenue Forecast

Washington reports treasury figures showing income and most taxes paid for the best quarter, with expectations for the year near 250 million dollars. Experts believe quarterly leverages rose, and the year’s total may exceed 250 million, surpassing earlier projections.

Washington RTT Treasury

Big Hospital for Children in St. Louis News Note

An article notes a major hospital for children in St Louis with involvement from national physicians and committees. It highlights ongoing efforts by the hospital to expand services and address pediatric care needs across the United States.

St. Louis Apr Stoo Hospital Siviners United States

Daugherty Warn All Profiteers Amid Building Crisis

Attorney General Daugherty warned that the Justice Department will enforce the law against unfair practice in the building materials industry. He stressed the need to improve intolerable conditions, stating the department does not seek harassment but will act under Sherman antitrust law. Indictments have been issued in New York and Chicago, with probes planned in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Cleveland and other cities. Chicago contractors urged the quiz begin locally to cleanse the industry, while legal groups and architects push for immediate investigation.

Washington Department of Juxtice Daugherty Department of Justice Department New York Chicago Ice Gald Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland Clyne James A. Fowler Knoxville Tenn Lockwood Commission Dalley Committee Crowe Joint Legislative Committee Nnelg Society of Architects F. B K. Davidson Society

Wood Urges Preparedness at San Francisco Mass Meeting

Major General Leonard Wood spoke to a San Francisco audience urging preparedness as a national duty. He said the nation seeks peace but must be ready, cautioned against overreaching ideals, and emphasized selective immigration limits alongside a strong but prudent military.

San Francisco Cal Leonard Wood Wood Aald Wus

Sinn Feiners Launch Large Raids in Belfast District

Sinn Fein forces launch attacks on police barracks and patrols in Belfast and County Throne area. Communique reports clashes with security forces, with no immediate word on casualties or arrests.

Sinn Feiners County Throne Northern Ireland Belfast Ireland Sinn Fein

Northern Greek Army Routed by the Turks

Greek forces in north Asia Minor face peril near Brusa as Turkish nationalist advances grow. Reports claim 150 officers and 4,000 Greek troops killed or wounded in ten days on the Eski-Shehr front. Turkish commander Ismet Pasha touts victory as Marne-like, while Greek troops retreat from a line north to Yeni-Shehr.

Constantinople Asia Minor Brusa Eski-Shehr Ismet Pasha Marne Joffre Sugut Eilejik Inegol Papoulag Yeni-Shehr Caine

Mexican Rail Crisis Reaches Critical Stage

Mexico City April 9 congestion on Mexican railroads has reached a critical stage with government and private interests urging extraordinary steps. At Veracruz Tampico Puerto Mexico and L abogados Incitiles long the US border thousands of tons of merchandise have lain for months as railroads cannot move goods to destinations. Engine shortage blamed for delays.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Tumnptco Puerto Mexico Citles United States

Labor Board Gets Appeals on Railroad Wage Cuts

Chicago April 6 The United States railway labor board will consider wage reductions for railroad workers nationwide. Public member George W. Wanger announced that 26 railroads have applied to cut wages mainly for unskilled workers and several rounds have asked authorization to reduce pay for all employees.

Chicago United States Railway Labor Board George W. Wanger Ronda

Senate leaders back Harding policy on disarmament

Washington April 8 Senator Hitchcock said Democratic leaders will support the policy shaped by President Harding and Secretary Hughes. He stated they will back an administration proposition to secure an international agreement, world peace, and disarmament.

Washington Senate Harding Hughes

Invasion of Ruhr Plan Revealed by French Leaders

A French plan to invade and occupy the Ruhr region by May first is described as nonmilitary and to be run by French economists bankers and industrial leaders with Britain's assent. All Ruhr activity would be expropriated for reparations profits profits would go to France and American input would not be sought. The scheme hinges on French control of mines plants banks railways and factories with German labor in an economic takeover.

Tunis Ajrill Ruhr Vrenell Great Britain Rhur Allo Cannla Washington United States Europe America Aimertien Yves Guyar

Guilty TV Roe and Wortman in Scoze Sale Case

Dr J Newton Roe former New Southern hotel owner and Fred Wortman former bar tender guilty of conspiracy and violation of the Volstead act by selling choice wines at the hotel in Chicago. Roe also accused of diverting alcohol from medicinal use at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. Maximum penalties reach ten years in prison and a $1000 fine.

Chicago J. Newton Roe New Southern South Michigan Avennue Fred Wortman United States District Court Landis Doctor Roe Chicago College of Dental Surgery

Ex-Emperor Charles Quits Hungary Amid Rail Escort

Ex-Emperor Charles left Breinamen ger near the Austrian border on his way out of Hungary. Premier Teleky announced in the national assembly that a special train with Austrian escort awaited at the border. The route likely runs through Grentz Innsbruck and Seldkirch to Buchs.

Budapest Charles Breimamenger Hungary Teleky National Assembly Charles Vonen Chartum Hirousy Austria Grentz Innsbruck Seldkirch Buchs

Zion City election reinforces blue laws for another year

Zion City voters gave Voliva faction control as the theocratic Voliva ticket prevailed. Thompson’s Independent slate, numbering forty candidates, fell by a margin of about 500 votes, signaling continued enforcement of existing blue laws for another year.

Chicago Voliva Tion Zion B.C. Thompson

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Letter Joyous Baby Story

Altoona readers share a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for helping a mother carry six children to birth and produce a healthy four month old baby. The letter urges other women with menstrual or nervous ailments to try the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Benz Altoona Dia Baye

Real Highbrow Laughs at Education and Piquant Conversations

A Philadelphia newspaper fragment features comical dialogue about education and social pretensions. A rug seller and a household goods man discuss a woman who moved from Boston, claiming she asked for a "refuse chalice" while the rug seller claims insight into the move. The piece mixes mock wisdom with everyday humor.

Boston Philadelphia No Ledger

Eatonic Promises Quick Relief from Indigestion

Mia Ellen Harris testifies how Eatonic eased her indigestion after meals, with thousands of users praising its effect on excess acidity and gases. The ad claims relief from heartburn bloating belching and many non organic ailments. A large Entonie box is sold cheaply with a druggist guarantee.

Mia Ellen Harris Indy

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