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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1921

Page

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Haynes Seeks Public Aid for Prohibition Efficiency

Prohibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes issues a statement urging national support for prohibition and efficiency in enforcement. He says America has spoken for strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and notes the need for economy and organizational changes to maximize results. He commends former Commissioner Kramer and stresses loyalty to constitutional law.

Wrehington Prohibition Roy A. Haynes Presa America Saya Kramer Fea

Public Official Calls for Unified Law Enforcement Push

A longtime newspaper man urges citizens to unite on enforcing the dry law across home, school, church, and press. He warns against double standards, likening lax attitudes to unpatriotic behavior and Bolshevism, and stresses the media’s power to shape public sentiment in favor of enforcement.

America

Chicago Strikers Plan Work Stoppage Over Wage Decision

About 20 000 to 25 000 building trades workers in Chicago will rest from work in coordinated action, organized by their unions, while awaiting a federal wage ruling from Judge Landis. They will return to duties once the wage decision is made or payroll is prepared, whichever comes first.

Chicago Landis

Firemen Die In Collision With Railroad Train

Six firemen were killed and seven injured when a fire engine collided with a Jersey Central train at Market Street crossing in Perth Amboy New Jersey shortly before six o'clock. The Bre apparatus had reached the center of the truck when the crash occurred.

Perth Amboy N. J Market Street Crossing Bre

Boys Seek Cash From Mrs Dodge Threat Letter

A 16 year old boy is in custody and another is wanted after a letter to Mrs. Horace Dodge demanded 2000 dollars and contained threats, according to police. Detroit Mirch Tube 15.

Detroit Horace Dodge

Admiralty clash over Sims Denby London speech

A cable from Secretary Denby orders Admiral Sims to return to the United States and report in person after a London speech is quoted as criticizing Irish questions. Denby’s ire grows as Sims delays reply and public speeches trigger congressional investigations and a possible bill declaring Sims an undesirable alien. Later Sims sends a belated reply denying misquotation.

Whellington United States Secretary of the Navy W. S. Sims Navy Denby Admiral Sims London America Congress Senate House Gallivan Wich Slime Willam Sims

Bandits Escape With Mail Pouches Near Arion

Six registered mail pouches from Sioux City and South Dakota destined for Chicago were stolen near Arion seven miles west of Denison Iowa. Three bandits overpowered telegraph operator BE Gaule and fled south in an automobile toward transfer station for the Northwestern and Milwaukee Lines. The pouches were unattended moments before the Milwaukee train from Sioux City carried the items for transfer to Northwestern train No 26 bound to Chicago.

Denison Slout City South Dakota Chicago Arion Here BE. L. Gaule Amon Lg Northwestern Milwaukee Sioux City

Thousands Starve in Kiev Amid Siege and Famine

Dispatches from the Ukraine report a famine catastrophe in Kiev with crowds starving and at least 2,000 buried in one city amid siege by Ukrainian adversaries. The account notes widespread hunger and death as the city endures ongoing bombardment and unrest.

Berne Kev Ukraine Wnsert

Guilty in Poison Booze Case Leads to Manslaughter Verdict

In Springfield Massachusetts June Darling of Hartford Connecticut and Devine were found guilty of manslaughter in a supreme criminal court case. The charges involve murder linked to the distribution of poison wood alcohol during Christmas season.

Samuel Darling Hartford Sprinfield Mass Darling Conn Supreme Criminal Court Devine Cascades

New Orleans Train Wreck Near Battisburg

Meridien Mississippi reports say train No 42 northbound on the New Orleans and Northern railroad wrecked near midnight south of Battisburg with several cars overturning. The engineer and fireman are said to have been killed.

Hattisburg, Miss Meridien Miss New Lorleans & Norther Battisburg

U S Will Get Berman Bonds In Reparations Deal

Washington reports the reparations settlement signals the absorption of German bonds by the U S market. The Federal Reserve Board calls the step unavoidable and sees it as easing uncertainty, boosting European adjustment and American interests. Reconstruction bonds will be issued to pay indemnities, backed by allied guarantees, and replace the London plan.

Washington Federal Reserve Board United States Germany America France England Italy Paris London Loucheur and Rathenan Welataden

Henry Ide Dies in Vermont at 76

Henry C. Ide, once governor general of the Philippines and minister to Spain under Taft, died in St. Johnsbury Vermont at 76 after returning from California. A Barro, VI native, Ide entered diplomacy as U S commissioner to Hawaii in 1901 and later served as Samoa’s chief justice under a three power commission before joining the Taft administration in Manila.

St. Johnsbury Henry C. Ide Philippines Spain Taft California Mr. Ide Bar Oer United States Bames Samoa Great Britain Germany

Fever Horses in Cities Decline in 1920 Census

Washington reports a marked drop in draft animals in urban areas per the 1920 census. New York has 56,588 horses in 1920 compared with 126,224 in 1910, while Chicago shows 30,488 versus 93,122 in 1910, and Philadelphia 93,122 versus 19,272 in 1910. Other cities list Baltimore 7,878 to 15,846, Boston 10,003 to 23,007, Pittsburgh 6,082 to 12,845, Cleveland 4,924 to 16,858, and St. Louis 5,031 to 13,001.

Washington New York Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Pittsburgh Ciockpat Cleveland

Representative Mason Dies in Washington

Washington June 17 Representative William E Mason of Chicago Illinois congressman at large died here from heart trouble He had been critically ill for several days but Wednesday fell and apparently passed the danger point according to his private physicians report

Washington William HE Mason Chicago Illinois

Senate debated McCumber veterans' adjusted compensation bill

Washington reports the Senate will consider a new title and changes to the soldiers' bonus bill, now named the McCumber veterans' adjusted compensation bill. Senator Penrose outlined amendments limiting eligibility to actual fighting men, with costs estimated around 1.5 to 4.3 billion dollars depending on cash vs deferred payments over 20 years.

Washington Penrose Finance Committee McCumber Ft Anya

Lenin prepares three decrees in Moscow reports Riga

Riga dispatches say Lenin and the Russian premier declare three radical decrees. One allows virtually unlimited deposits and checking accounts in state cooperative banks. Another curbs the police secret service by sending only revolts and conspiracies to court. The third ends free railway travel and postage, introducing tariffs.

Riga Moscow Nikolai Lenin Phomulenstion Ig Toheka Third Deéres

Shriners Parade In Des Moines Giant Shrine Parade

Ten thousand Shriners in vivid garments passed In review before Bills Lewin Carret on as Imperial potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The Des Moines parade stood among the largest ever featured by the Shrine imperial council.

Des Moines Lewin Carretaon Tacoma Wash Imperial Shrine ‘Imperial Council

Riot in Belfast Wounds One as Police Fire

A riot in Belfast left one person shot and possibly fatally wounded. Police lorries were forced back as crowds roughked and took to the streets. Police fired back in the melee, scenes of chaos prompted hospital treatment for several citizens.

Belfast Amerseon Cuparatrpet

Rear Admiral William III Receives Salute at St James Palace

Dispatches report varied global events from Washington to Berlin including a 74 to 0 naval disarmament vote, Allied ultimatums, and a fatality in Coblenz. Reports mention Germany’s wheat crop forecast, Scotland Yard style notes, and labor wage cuts in Pittsburgh and Youngstown.

William III St. James’ Palace Sheridan Guerm Way Farm Fond du Lac Wis Berlin Germany Washington Tod Mme Marle Cutie Northwestern University Chicago Lawrence Roberta Ocoblenz Ltradelf Leara A. J. Rutledge Velgat Innisfall Aljerta Warsaw Pittsburgh Youngstown Solariga Syria Smyrna Actroin Limerick Ennis Ireland Treasury Mellon Sir Hamar Greenwood Homestead Mining Lead, &D Sioux City City Grain Exchange Nebraska John G. Emery Grand Rapids Mich American Legion Indianapolis Detroit Detroit United Railway James A. Thomas American Federation of Labor

Representative Siegel Pledges No Authorized Death Penalty Bill

Representative Siegel announced he was preparing no bill that would provide a death penalty for kidnappers who take children across state lines. The statement comes amid nationwide debate on federal response to kidnapping cases.

Washington Siegel Rep. N

Market Prices For Livestock And Grains In Local Trade

Mixed prices for spring wheat and timothy hay hover near top of range. Prime steers and yearlings show firm demand with good to choice quality at notable per head and per hundredweight figures. Poultry section lists few birds and eggs with varying prices amid overall steady market conditions.

Notter -Encke Timothy I. Ra Ian Pegs

President's war aims and unity after great conflict

President speaks on American resolve to maintain independence of action while fostering cordial friendship with nations. He warns against frittering away influence by entangling alliances and calls for stability, security, and productive global exchange to secure liberty and international justice.

Providence Tate Bou Hubghes Alurant of Brown Wilveralty Jand Hocake Iliberty America Aroynd Dasia

Shrine to fund crippled children hospital in St Louis

Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine will levy 2 dollars per year on 500000 Shriners in North America to support a large hospital for crippled children at St Louis. A fund of 1100000 dollars was voted by the council. site purchased and construction likely this summer.

Des Moines Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine North America St. Louia Cornel

Seventeen killed in Belfast weekend riots

Dublin reports seventeen dead and forty wounded from weekend riots in Belfast as information reaches the city.

Dublin Belfast

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Haynes Port Amboy Francis I. Jones Franeia I. Jones New Jersey United States Employment Service Secretary of Labor Davis J. B Densmore Cables Jackass Kiev Masees New Orleans U.S Berman Reserve Board Henry Ide Vermont St Johnsbury Congreszman Gabriel, Noradounghian Gabriel Noradottnghlan Armenia Noradounghian Near East Senator McCumber Lenin Shriners Tempiss Werranee Lele Harvey Presdom Mammoth Hospital Say Dublin Tey
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