26 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
1
Testimony before the Meyer Legislative Committee details alleged bribes to secure Washington Market stalls. Barnett Cohen, former poultry dealer, says O Malley offered a stall in exchange for money. Alexander Egger alleges Winters and Turner arranged favors for permits. Widow Bertha Katenkamp pleads hardship and seeks a permit without payment. Court action set to challenge O Malley’s authority over market permits.
London reports the India Office confirms civilians, especially women and children, are being directed to barracks as unrest spreads in the Malabar district. More than a thousand lives are said to be at risk with railway sabotage and clashes near Call, while the Leinster Regiment moves to restore order and rioters advance toward congested centers.
Washington dispatch reports Oklahoma Representative Manuel Herrick sought police protection amid an irate mother’s protests over alleged attentions to her sixteen year old daughter. Herrick introduced H.R. 408 to ban beauty contests, insisting no improper conduct occurred while he lived in her home and rejected rumors of romantic advances.
Barnett Cohen testified before the Meyer Committee that Commissioner of Markets O Malley asked how much Cohen had to invest regarding a Washington Market stand. Cohen said O Malley bragged of money offers and then said Cohen was not a good customer, and he gave the permit to another man.
The Humber River disaster ends salvage hopes as 44 die in the ZR-2 crash at Hull. Survivors include Flight Lieutenant A. H. Wann and Chief Officer Norman Walker. Officials probe girders failure amid reports of petrol leaks and a midair flame.
Mexico City police announce an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Obregon. General Jequila Topen and three men were arrested with one believed to have fled toward the United States. The plan aimed to trigger a revolt in Morelos after the president’s death.
Early today two bandits held up a mine train near Denison Texas. Authorities say loot reported ranges up to 700000, with initial reports suggesting about 500000. Detectives investigate motive and exact cargo as residents react to the bold heist.
Special Dispatch to The Tribune from Boston notes the Boston and Maine Railroad cutting freight rates on all branches within fifty miles of Boston. The move targets auto freight traffic, aiming to regain control of hort haul traffic and compete with independent trucking firms.
Sinn Fein delivers a reply to Lloyd George at Downing Street. De Valera’s letter stresses independence as a principle and signals a new negotiation basis without mentioning a republic. The note’s publication is pending in London and Dublin as political talks continue with no immediate settlement in sight.
A 4000 strong miners army, mostly unemployed ex-soldiers, moved from Marmet toward Mingo County with aims to unionize mines by force. They looted arms and provisions, commandeered transport, and sparked deadly violence including two killings. Governor Morgan appealed for federal troops while authorities sent reinforcements to West Virginia.
The document records the peace agreement between the United States and Germany signed in Berlin, detailing restoration of wartime rights and privileges. It notes the armistice of 1918, the Versailles treaty, and the U S Congress resolution ending wartime state, with provisions about property, indemnities, and national treatment.
Bonds valued at about 75000 were taken from the safe of Rene Ta Montagne at 604 West Thirty-fourth Street on the night of August 1. A $5000 reward is posted for arrest and conviction, with a pro rata share for recovered bonds. The loot includes United States Treasury certificates and other bonds. Ta Montagne, once a prominent liquor wholesaler, is linked to the incident as the owner of the bonds.
The treaty ending US Germany hostilities is signed in Berlin at 5 20 PM Berlin time and follows the Austria peace treaty. It cuts the United States away from the League of Nations while preserving certain rights under the Versailles provisions. The Knox Porter resolution text is included as it relates to Germany, with the US not bound by League obligations.
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