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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
7
Washington report notes mixed reactions from international observers as U S calls for partial arms reduction. Delegates from Europe and elsewhere question the policy while praising American sentiment and resolve to advance peaceful settlement.
The text compares a 9 foot square to a square foot noting no area difference but cites shape differences. It defines a foot square as a rectangle with four equal sides each one foot long, and a square foot as area 1 by 1, allowing irregular shapes as long as the area equals 144 square inches.
A boy explains he received a dime from his mother to place in the plate at church. Returning home for tea, he quickly eats sweets and reveals he used the money to gain free entry to a clerical event at the door, insisting it was all right.
Negotiations among the big three push toward a final naval settlement with a plan to return Washington and Colorado to Britain and expand other capital ships. A key feature is abandoning Guam as a potential base and a broader Pacific fortifications accord excluding Hawaii and nearby islands.
Police announce the arrest of Wolfe Lindenfeld in Warsaw as a suspect in the Wall Street explosion aimed at J. P. Morgan. American officials say Lindenfeld agreed to testify and return to the United States, with $8000 promised for the job and several European principals named in his confession.
Army chief of engineers reports about $120 million for canal and harbor upgrades under federal supervision. Congress would need roughly $40 million more to fund the program. Major projects include New York Harbor and the Ohio River below Pittsburgh. Also notes on Tosser Begnon, who wandered across the continent seeking work after a real estate loss.
Lawyer John C Oldmixon was arrested on extortion charges revealing Mrs Amy Gouraud formerly Princess Missineff is defendant in a $100000 alienation suit brought by Mrs Elizabeth Schill wife of Bruno Schill, former purchasing agent for the Esthouian republic. Gouraud, daughter of the late Edwin Bryent Crocker, has been four times married and is socially prominent.
Peter Cadden a letter carrier was found dead in a small building he rented in Grass Valley California bearing a scalp wound and stab neck wound. A search by postal workers followed his disappearance and local police had failed to locate him. No motive could be determined.
Tombstone Arizona reports former Central Bank of Willcox president Arix S Brown and ex cashier J Reid Jr arrested on charges of falsifying bank records to conceal 85000 in deposits. The falsified entries include two time deposits credited to the Central Bank of Phoenix, which closed earlier.
In Dublin the Dail and Anglo Irish divisions test the treaty amid heated debate. Opposition targets include inclusion of Leland in the British empire and the Privy Council as final court, while Ulster leaders press for border certainty. Bonar Law’s stance looms as Churchill Asquith clash over ratification risk.
French delegation presents a phased shipbuilding schedule through 1936 intending to reach about 350000 tons of capital ships. The plan seeks ten new dreadnoughts replacing older vessels, with a ten year timeline after the naval holiday ends. The American push for 175000 tons is rejected as France argues for its own rate and tonnage targets.
More than 100 people were jailed in Chicago on prohibition charges as police raid multiple stations and the Casino Club. Chief Pivavorris confirmed ongoing arrests under orders from the chief of police as authorities push to keep Chicago dry.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the index for 327 commodities at 149 in November versus 150 in October. Biggest declines appear in farm products with clothing and metals also cheaper while foodstuffs remain unchanged.
About 10,000 granite cutters and quarry men east of the Mississippi will see wage reductions of 20 to 25 percent starting January 1. R D Swift of Wolaston, secretary treasurer of the International Monumental Granite Producers Association, confirmed the move.
Hick, aged 101, longtime party activist who campaigned with Lincoln and attended the 1854 Springfield convention, died in San Bernardino. Born in Floyd County Iowa in 1820, he served in the Illinois Legislature in 1838 from Livingstone LaSalle and Grundy counties and later as a Kansas state senator from Pottawatomie County.
In Atlanta a bandit killed detective J. Walker during a daring jewelry store heist. He seized a $2,500 diamond, wounded a customer, and vanished into the downtown crowd after a struggle at the door.
Sydney Cohen, president of the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America, urged exhibitors at a Timole gathering to refuse any film that exploits indecency or objectionable material. They must not cash in on crimes or individuals involved.
Gold and jewels valued at 50 billion Polish marks arrive for Poland as the first payment of peace terms signed at Riga on March 18. Diamonds rubies and precious stones plus gold bars are loaded in 100 cases on a special train escorted by guards. The lion weighs 1,280 pounds and strengthens Poland’s gold reserves.
Paris and Berlin announce an allied reparations commission after Germany says it cannot meet installments of 500 million gold marks due January and February. Germany refuses a moratorium, presenting its financial situation to the commission as proof of inability to pay.
Police uncover plans by unemployed workers to seize Christiansborg Castle the king’s residence and Danish Parliament meeting place in an effort to intimidate authorities. The arresting leaders also carried resolutions sent to American minister Dr. J B Prince threatening reprisals linked to the Massachusetts Sacco and Vanzetti murder case.
Treasury announces thrift bonds or savings certificates to be sold in unlimited amounts. Secretary Melion hopes annual sales may reach 5490000000. The plan aims to expand government savings through a new security format.
Grace Morris, held on a murder charge in Davenport Iowa, is accused by former friend Bertha Lieman of hurling Jack Meyers from the government bridge after a fight. Meyers body was recovered from the Mississippi on Oct 4, authorities say Meyers possibly died in the act.
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