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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
2
Lieutenant Colonel Whittlesey, a senior commander, disappears from a boat bound for Cuba amid wartime operations. The missing officer's status prompts searches by naval authorities and affects ongoing plans in the Caribbean theater. No further details on fate or rescue have been released.
The account details Lt Col Charles Whittlesey famed for commanding the Lost Battalion in World War I. It notes his controversial war stance and the reactions of officials and fellow soldiers, including burial tributes and public grief. The article references his visit to Cuba, his duties with the 77th division, and the impact of the tragedy on his reputation and psyche.
Officials announced a formal directive to all federal enforcement agents to limit public remarks. The instruction emphasizes discretion in speech and urges agents to speak only when necessary, replacing excessive talk with careful communication.
Princess Henriette Sava-Goiu of Bucharest visits the United States and writes as Adio Val, under Queen Marie’s protection. She is described as a devotee of soul transmigration and has letters of introduction to Washington’s diplomatic set.
A disputed assertion argues Reichwehr formed a nucleus for the army and claims entente orders dissolved civilian guards and disarmament steps. It asserts German forces remained adapted for future war and criticizes Beland’s wartime claims while noting American acceptance fears. Washington reports Rockefeller tax case upholds income tax on stock distributions across pipe companies.
A government report outlines higher estate and excise taxes amid rising enforcement costs. It notes total collections near 4.505 billion for the past year with administration and prohibition expenses. The document also cites changes in tax districts, liquor production figures, and naval personnel recommendations for promotions.
The Navy Department ordered a temporary pause in naval recruiting with no new applicants accepted. The surplus resulted from enlistments exceeding the required numbers, and general recruiting will resume when roughly 28 son t remains to exhaust the surplus.
Fh Cem near there reports a marshal was shot while attempting to arrest a man named J D Bryer who is said to be wanted in Texas on four charges of smoking fictitious checks. The marshal underwent surgery to remove three bullets and is expected to recover. Bryer remains at large in Ith erty.
One thousand five hundred Washington public school pupils joined the nation in honoring Marshal Foch. They presented a gold medal and pledged funds to France for two schools for French children. A target of 250000 dollars was proposed, naming one school Washington Lafspette and the other the Foch Pershing.
Washington dispatch details President Harding signing measures in the extra session of the Sixty-seventh Congress. Key deeds include tax revision and Sheppard-Towner maternity bill approval, while many nominations were left to die at adjournment. The session also touts military, economic, and regulatory reforms plus extensive investigations. In New York, cripples seek aid as Austrian surgeon Dr. Adolph Lorenz visits.
Postmaster General Hays announced that married women serving as postmasters will not lose their appointments or require reappointment. The old rule forced unmarried postmasters to resign upon marriage, but the new policy allows continued service without reexamination.
New York reports show rising drunkenness cases at the Fifth Avenue Court in Brooklyn this summer with 156 arrests in October and 65 in September. A single day saw fourteen men arraigned before Magistrate Reynolds for hangover conditions and fined with brief jail terms.
Harding seeks to unite powers under a broader umbrella as talks grow about forming a robust international body. Allies and rivals weigh implications for diplomacy, trade, and security in a shifting global landscape.
Washington considers a yearly meeting of nations to discuss global issues and improve international relations. President Harding aims to keep proposals simple and avoid detailed machinery while exploring a council table format for regular talks.
Washington reports diplomatic dinners and luncheons at the arma ment conference establish a new standard of etiquette for Americans. An American official praised the conduct, noting Americans drink sparingly at a friend’s house due to limited wine, but honor diplomatic unity when Premier Briand of the French delegation offers refreshments.
The text recalls a humorous moment in a war training camp where a private on guard duty is told to snap in and, reacting with a quick rifle rise, sings out a familiar tune. The scene contrasts the disciplined officer with the recruit’s informal humor as the exchange unfolds.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble unaware. Kidney disease can trigger pain in the back and head, nervousness, irritability, and despondency. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claims to restore kidney health and relieve these conditions, offering a sample bottle by mail and stating larger bottles are sold at drug stores.
A brief dialogue shows preacher Parker chiding Mr. Botts for three Sundays away from church. Botts insists he is not negligent, claiming personal soul-searching. The snippet includes a humorous aside about Laplanders and a birthday cake remark.
A nostalgic newspaper snippet touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted bowel remedy for children. It highlights a fruity taste, quick relief from constipation, and urges mothers to ask for the authentic product with directions for all ages on the bottle. The ad ends with a humorous stray story exchange.
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