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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
3
Washington dispatch reports Hardinguncia public stance on applying the Pacific treaty to Japan’s main territories after talks with Underwood and Lodge. Debates over Shantung and railway control stall Japanese-Chinese discussions as allied delegations seek clear American policy and possible secrecy on treaty intent.
Paris announced that France will not permit its request for increased warship tonnage to endanger the aims of the Washington conference and will abide by any decision, even if adverse, in the official statement.
The Interstate Commerce Commission forbade a proposed reduction by the Perrott Toledo & Trooton railroad of interstate carload rates on coal from Ohio mines to Toledo, Detroit and other destinations. The action preserves existing rate levels and maintains current pricing amid regulatory scrutiny.
In York, December 28, thieves busted into the Mount Wolf bank forcing a window and cutting through vault doors with torches. They allegedly rifled safety deposit boxes and escaped with securities valued at about $100,000. Local police search for suspects.
Washington December 20 Acting on instructions from Briand and the French delegation have modified the demand for 370 000 zone of capital ships. Briand ordered the delegation not to hold up the talks while Briand and Lloyd George discuss international problems. Secretary Hughes held a two hour meeting with Briand and the French delegation to outline the Briand message and assure continued French participation.
The senate approved the house bill providing 20 million dollars for relief in Russia with two amendments. One allocates 500 thousand for hospitalization of former service members in Arizona, the other sets aside 100 thousand to aid the government in unemployment relief. Senator Borah urged US responsibility and commented on Lenin and the czar era.
Washington reports Henry Ford proposed completing the Muscle Shasta water power developments at Florence Ata for the government at an estimated cost of 50,000,000 dollars, about 315,000,000 under the army engineers’ worst estimate.
Twenty two large lake steamers were ashore on the south shore of Lake Erie near Tit OX a result of Sundus'a pute. Their value is estimated at 14,000,000 dollars. All cargoes are valued at over 7,000,000 dollars, with an estimated 7,700,000 bushels of cargo.
Peter J. Sith foreman for a construction company killed his wife during a quarrel at their home 811 Old Street Chicago by hiding a bread knife. The incident occurred in December and was reported by Daily Quarreta.
Henry Watterson a famed journalist and former publisher of the Louisville Courier Journal died at a local hotel in Jacksonville at eighty one. Born February 16 1840 in Walkington D C he helped create the Courier Journal in 1808 by uniting three papers. He shaped Democratic platforms and served with Confederate forces during the Civil War. His Lincoln devotion and prolific editorials made him a national political figure.
A profile of Myr. Watterson outlines his Lincoln praise, harmony push for the South, tariff for revenue only, and long tenure at Democratic conventions from 1872 to 1892. It notes his public office limit, leadership at 1876 Tilden nomination, and evolving views on Bryan and free silver.
Bonds valued at 120000 dollars stolen from the Mosher residence in August were returned via Josiah Kirby of Cleveland and Los Angeles. A man who called at Kirby’s office offered 5000 dollars in municipal bonds for realty bonds, leading to the full recovery and return to the Mosher couple.
Mexico City December 21 The Mexican Government extends the payment deadline for production and export taxes owed by American oil companies in Mexico to January 20. The move aims to ease financial pressure on U S firms operating in the country.
A fragment recounts a broad police sweep targeting nightclubs, hotels, taxis, and street life. Chitin and Brom describe police enforcing a strict dry-law regime with arrests and public warnings, stressing that no one is immune and enjoying the crackdown.
Tokyo reports the dreadnaught Tosa launched at Mitsubishi Nagenaki yard as part of a wartime fleet buildup prior to naval holidays. Vice Admiral Fushimi presided with proxy for the regent. Tosa and Kaga priced around 78 million yen each, 700 feet long, 40,000 ton displacement, 16 inch main guns and torpedo protection planned.
Chicago reports a vast misappropriation claim against the Co operative Society of America Invented by 90 000 shareholders with assets listed at 512 457 085 94 but only 18 in a bank and a debt of 1 758 478 20 amid a reported shortage of 18 000 428 16. The Central Trust company as receiver filed the report to Federal Judge Evan A Byana alleging perjury and untruthful testimony in bankruptcy proceedings.
Dr Trangott von Jagow, once Berlin police commissioner, was sentenced to five years by the federal Supreme court for his role in the March 1920 Kapp revolt that briefly toppled the Weimar government.
Dublin dispatch reports Jealousy and sharp exchanges between Eamon de Valera and Arthur Griffith over the Irish treaty ratification. Griffith threatens to reveal correspondence suggesting de Valera’s stance. de Valera interrupts, then apologizes and seeks a referEndum if the treaty fails. A secret session is granted for defense ministers to testify amid heated exchanges.
Washington reports Interstate Commerce Commission ruling requires William Rockefeller Harold Vanderbilt and George F. Baker to resign from boards of railroad companies by December 31. Rockefeller must drop from either New Central or Delaware Lackawanna & Western boards while Vanderbilt may keep two western posts but must relinquish one New York Central or D L&W seat. Baker must choose one of three competing systems.
Washington reports startling testimony before a senate committee reveals 12 hangings of American soldiers at a single camp in France, plus two lynchings directed by American officers and two enlisted men shot by a major. George H. Taylor of Philadelphia says he witnessed 12 hangings at Is-Sur. Watson notes a war department tally claiming 11 hangings in France.
In Londonderry's Limavady district, armed raiders seized 16 men from their homes and moved them to an unknown destination. The attackers, appearing unmasked and unfamiliar to locals, conducted the operation in daylight. The incident adds to ongoing unrest in the region.
A Washington dispatch reports on a congressional revision related to war indemnities and a ceremonial opening of a railroad in Abbies. The piece notes Lombard tensions, a five power conference proposal, and Lloyd George veto, plus a Berlin dispatch about Christmas shipments from America facing heavy import taxes.
Reports say a strong earthquake rocked Cobbin City causing building damage and roaring noise. Seismic activity reached Spring City with tremors described as more severe there. Authorities assess damage and monitor aftershocks.
In Narheg New York on December 21 Earl B Barnes was named receiver for the rapes case involving Canada Steamship Company by Federal Judge N. Sond.
A local market summary lists prices for flour, wheat, and mixed patent brands, with figures for Hart spring and winter wheats, Timothy and clover feeds, and assorted cattle, hogs, and sheep categories. Prices cover wholesale delivery, weight classes, and assorted grades from several brands and lots.
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