06 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
1
The Business Men's League, once backing John F. Hylan for mayor, opposes renomination. Internal dissent cites perceived inefficiency and extravagance, with a formal statement from the league’s executive committee promised to justify disapproval.
MADRID July 5 After a cabinet meeting attended by most members, Prime Minister Francisco Franco announced the cabinet would remain in office while seeking substitutes for Finance Minister Manuel Argelles and Justice Minister Vincent Pinies who had resigned.
Tony Gradisek, serving a life term for robbery and murder at the Mountaineer State Penitentiary, died in the prison hospital after a prolonged hunger strike. Officials say he refused medical care and food, growing progressively weaker until death.
A feature on Dr Miller Reese Hutchison demonstrating a compact long range gun in New York with claims it could fire heavy projectiles at great distances. The article also discusses Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier and the political uproar over Gov Edwards and the Jersey City fight with comments from Reform Bureau officials.
Percy England, a married East Pepperell resident, testified in Ayer court that Hebe and George Robbins and Robert Meredith tarred and feathered him after a confrontation over his involvement with their sisters. Each defendant received 100 fine and three months in jail. all appealed and were held on 1000 bail for Superior Court.
Secretary of the Navy Denby orders the protected cruiser Cleveland and gunboat Sacramento to Tampico Mexico to safeguard Americans as labor unrest and oil shutdowns threaten life and property. Both ships carry Marines and are instructed to act swiftly to quell any disturbances.
A. J. Drexel Jr. and three executives Anthony Drexel Louis Jennings and Harry Brolaskie face felony charges for issuing stock in excess of par value in Standard Films Industries Corp. Norton, arrestee, is tied to the case as a lawyer. Bail set at five thousand dollars. Indictment alleges sales of about 259000 pounds stock with no dividends and misrepresentation of capital.
Public Health Recorder reports rapid Asiatic cholera spread in European Russia with 6000 cases by June 25. Petrograd and Moscow now infected as castles and noble country houses in Crimea to be converted into hospitals per Rosta News Agency.
State Department officials declined to comment on sending warships to Tampico. Secretary Denby said American men of war may land at foreign ports to protect citizens. A detachment of fifteen marines would land to guard the American Consulate, while forty more would follow to protect American dwellings and interests. If needed, additional ships would be sent. Oil firms told to pay three months’ wages to workers due to suspensions in Tamaulipas and Vera Cruz. over 10,000 workers dismissed as reprisal for higher petroleum export taxes.
James Curran known as Jimmy the Trusty appeals to thieves to recover Mrs W H Donaldson’s jewels worth 55000 stolen June 23 on a New Haven line train bound for Boston. Curran offers a 4000 reward and cites Donaldson’s past support of parolees.
Mortimer Ives sixty is injured after leaping from a Carmine Street room window into a saloon skylight during a rooftop fire scare. He strikes an extension then falls, has possible skull fracture and scalp lacerations. Fire in rubbish heap is quickly extinguished.
President Harding faces a dilemma as Hughes and Hoover push for Versailles Treaty ratification with reservations while Lodge Knox and allies resist resubmission. Senators warn a new vote could trigger a major fight on Capitol Hill.
A committee was appointed by the imperial conference to consult with the Board of Trade Air Ministry and Post Office on practical means to develop imperial communications by land sea air radio telegraphy and radio telephony. Churchill chairs with representatives from Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and India.
Premier Briand states France will cooperate fully with the United States in peaceful European reconstruction and world affairs. He outlines a Franco German peace policy, rejects imperialism, and emphasizes honoring Versailles while seeking Germany’s compliance.
Berlin reports say French troops broke up a pro German mob in Beuthen Upper Silesia yesterday. Several women and children were killed and many hurt as shots were fired. French authorities arrested twenty leading citizens including the burgomaster. British troops patrol as order is restored. German and Polish insurgents evacuated the plebiscite district, but reports claim Polish sympathizers organize bands causing robberies murders and outrages in the region.
Dublin dispatch says Sinn Féin will meet Lloyd George in London to settle the Irish question if Ulster accepts a federal self governing state. De Valera seeks autonomy for Ulster and a conference prerequisite with Sir James Craig may be dropped if Belfast promises satisfactory assurances. General Smuts arrives to press factions toward a peace path and an armistice is anticipated as talks broaden.
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