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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1921
Page
1
A late hour judgment centers on George's reputation as the key to a settlement. The case hinges on trust and character in a high stakes dispute, with observers watching the outcome closely for broader implications.
Still in London the Alliance and Ulster rent obstacles to an Irish agreement. Decassisassociates report Premier Lloyd George leads talks with J Austen Chamberlain Birkenhead and others as key issues of partition and allegiance are debated. Ulster opposition looms, while Sinn Fein delegates stay in London awaiting a resolution. The outcome remains uncertain with a possible continuation to another meeting.
A fragmentary forecast notes slightly warmer conditions Monday and Tuesday with fair skies. It mentions northwest winds for Indianapolis area and nearby regions and includes dated almanac style entries with scattered figures and weather terms.
Kansas City Dec 4 A Jackson county judge issued a temporary order restraining John L. Lewis and other officers of district No 14 from removing or obstructing the district and local unions. The injunction covers the check-off system and charter claims, with Dec 12 hearing to show cause why a longer injunction should not be issued. The petition, led by Alexander Howat and August Dorby, names Lewis Murray Green and the Southwear Interstate Coal Operators Association as defendants.
About 450 000 packing workers nationwide will strike, protesting a wage cut averaging 16 percent authorized by plant representatives in the packing industry. Union officials say 66 percent may be on the job. strikers will be watched by 200 Chicago police. Commelina Hayes denounces the plant representation plan as a device of packers to control workers.
At a mass meeting in Kansas City Missouri mayor Arry Burton and police chief Henry Zimmer promised enforcement of Kansas law during a packing house strike set to begin tomorrow. Union organizer G W Reed thanked officials and said there would be no law infractions. Reed was named commander in chief of the clan foress to act until Amalgamated Meat Cutters representatives take charge. A force of union men will stand outside each packing house as observers. Union membership was about 8 percent of workers, packers claim 5 percent. CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT.
John L Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers of America, says he has received no restraining order from the court mentioned and will comment only after receiving official information. He stated he knows nothing about the order and will not comment until official details are provided.
New York reports trustees of the Hospits for Joint Disansea investigate Dr Adolph Lorens Vienna surgeon amid complaints fees were charged at a free clinic. Dr Henry W. Frauenthal faces questions over private examinations at his office on West Fifty ninth Street and funds diverted to Anton Wahl handling finances for the hospital and relief efforts for Vienna children.
Washington December 4 Nationalist leaders in India urge loyal natives to assist in protecting Americans and noncombatants as a revolution is expected to spread across India this month The British order outlawing the All India Congress may push the independence movement to younger, more militant leaders Lahore December 4 Lala Lajpatrai nationalist leader arrested during a political meeting Santandri a barrister and two other noncooperators also taken into custody
One man is dead, seven missing, and two seriously injured after an explosion aboard the yacht Glan doweer off New Iteana. The blast occurred as the vessel was to be towed to Panama City. Authorities cite carelessness during fueling as the likely cause. The yacht valued at around $? was government-carried during the war and later abandoned.
The Washington arms conference sits in recess as delegates pursue informal consultations on collateral issues while awaiting Tokyo word on naval ratios. The big three Hughes Balfour and Kate guard the specifics, saying it is a matter of honor not to reveal details. Tokyo’s delay and Japan’s caution slow progress toward a 5-6-3 ratio, with no public verdict yet.
Unofficial Japanese delegates suggested expanding the Chinese four power consortium into a broader political understanding among four or five great powers. They argued economic reconstruction should underpin any far East political pact, aligning with President Harding's call for continued conferences. The Chinese consortium, formed Oct 15 1920, aims to aid China’s government with capital for economic redevelopment and improved communications.
Washington dispatch notes the 67th Congress opens its second session with expectations of seven months of policy work. President Harding will deliver a message amid Armaments Conference delegates, signaling debates on naval and army funding, Panama tolls, allied debt, tariffs, and budget plans. Reorganization of federal bureaus, Alaska administration, and federal employee reclassification are top items.
A negro attacked Mrs. Anna Mendelshon on Twelfth Street between Capitol and Senate avenues, seizing a purse with more than $200. She fought back until the handle broke. part of the money belonged to Morris Jack. The thief fled south then north through fences and into a court behind Lexington apartments, escaping via a basement. Police traced footprints in snow but lost them. The description: about 18 years old, roughly dressed. Other market thefts reported as two handbags stolen from area shoppers: $10 from Mrs. Minnie Dunbar and $13 from Mrs. Alfred Todd.
In Waterville Ohio, a sedan carrying Mr and Mrs Joseph A Roskuskie and their 6 year old daughter, and Mr and Mrs Bernard K Laver and their 4 year old daughter, with two families en route home, sank into eight feet of water in the Miami Erie canal. The watch of Mr Laver stopped at 3 36 PM. The accident was found at 6 PM when farmer Will Isham hauled the car from the water. Doors could not be opened.
In Shreveport Louisiana on December 4 a marine postal guard shot and killed farmer Dykle Clark as a Kansas City Southern passenger train stood at Blanchard Caddo Parish. A warrant was issued for the marine identified as T A Willia who allegedly fled with the train. Witnesses say Clark stood twelve feet from the train when ordered to move.
An unidentified robber bluffing with an unloaded firearm attempted a holdup in Greenwich Village. Restaurant owner Ottlelb Stilz confronted the man, while bakery proprietor Nicholas Quefasier fled and fired, striking the robber in the head and ending the attempted crime.
C F Wider aged 62 of 1418 Montcalm street was fatally injured crossing Illinois street between Vermont and Michigan during a snowstorm. He died hours after admission to City hospital. Driver Walter Williams, 24, of 148 Coent Thirty flat street, held on manslaughter technical charge but released on own recognizance. Details from Major T Policeman Erhlangen and Lowa investigators.
Germany and Switzerland signed a treaty of arbitration in Berne on December 4, promising to submit almost all disputes to arbitration. The accord aims to curb conflicts by binding both nations to peaceful settlement through a formal process.
A reader notes the classified pages show ads for auto supplies and repairs promising car reliability. The column urges reading more listings to find trustworthy service, pointing out typical effort seen in today’s classifieds.
Fragmentary OCR shows a car spare parts firm named Turner & iate Fin, Auto Suppl at 705 W Anah, with references to Borgary CorduM, DYES Storage, and a page 17 notation. Mentions high grade bacterian trims and rapeseed, unclear dates or events.
District Attorney will present to the grand jury a case involving the husband of Mrs Hubbard who allegedly sought her vote for acquittal. The report notes an attempted influence related to a high profile trial. Details of dates or locations are not provided in the readable text.
In San Francisco a fragmented transcript shows the Rescue Arbuckle manslaughter jury being discharged amid a looming grand jury probe into a possible vote intimidation scheme. Mrs Helen Hubbard accused efforts to sway jurors including foreman August Fritze and attorney U Ren reported a threat via commission merchant Gus Oliva.
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