15 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1922
Page
1
Boaz W. Long American minister to Cuba since 1919 tendered his resignation to President Harding to take effect at once.
The Associated Press reports that despite storm disruptions to out of town centers, stock exchange trading shows broadening confidence. United States Steel tops 90 for first time since 1920, and investment trusts reach high levels amid overall improving sentiment while equipment and motor shares lag. Chicago library fines total 40000 yearly funding a pension fund nearing 200000.
Washington reports national coal strike could be maintained for several months without serious disruption to consumers. Key danger cited is railroad stoppage hindering movement from non-union mines. Bituminous consumption stands at 7.5 million tons weekly with stocks of 47 million tons on January 1.
A promotional note from Mutual Life Insurance Co urges readers to insure now as income replacement for families. The message stresses the immediacy of securing life insurance and the importance of preparation for loved ones.
Six of the nine men held by the coroner's jury investigating the Knickerbocker theatre disaster were freed on bonds of 5000 each today. The remaining three were to appear before the same grand jury and post similar sureties. District Attorney Gordon said the case would go to the grand jury once it completes its current work, within about a week.
Belfast reports renewed shooting near Stanhope Street and Victoria barracks as disorder flares. The Northern Spinning Company on Falls Road saw an assistant manager killed and a clerk wounded. Evacuation plans for British troops in Southern Ireland resumed amid unsettled conditions. In London, Michael Collins secured the release of 15 Ulster Unionists from custody, with hopes for more releases later.
In Washington on February 15 Judge Kathe tan Sellers must decide by March 1 which woman is the mother of infant Matteo Beck. Mrs. Maria A Matteo and Mrs. Ella Teck contend they gave birth to the child, with Matteo alleging she advertised for someone to adopt earlier due to poverty. The baby has been moved between homes as Mrs. Matteo seeks possession amid adoption and custody disputes.
In Miami, Florida, Senator Jennings Bryan urged voters to consider his decades of work and public service rather than promises of new ambition. He stated his preference to serve the public without office and emphasized loyalty to Florida and national interests while noting ongoing associations with Floridians of long standing.
Washington February 16 officials reported the Muscle Shoals purchase arrangement completed today through a new company. The government plans to lease Muscle Shoals properties with bids and proposals transmitted to Congress. Henry Ford previously offered, but a new firm now leads the purchase effort.
Federal investigators in West Virginia reported conditions show poverty and suffering among miners families but no actual evictions. The White House said shortages were eased by jobs and government relief while many miners remained at work.
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