23 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1922
Page
1
A partial OCR snippet lists items such as weekly deposits, surplus fund, undivided profits, and dividends unpaid. It notes amounts due to national, state, and private banks, trust companies, and deposits subject to check totaling 240,891.40, reflecting a routine bank balance sheet fragment with missing context.
Rome January 23 The Sacred College of cardinals will meet to elect Benedict XVs successor, opening February 1 or 2. European cardinals are expected to attend, while American prelates may miss the opening session. Cardinal Maffi La Fontaine and Ratti are leading candidates with Maffi as a strong favorite. Laurenti is also favored by many in Vatican circles.
Washington January 23 with about 200 delegates the National Agricultural Conference opened under Secretary Wallace. President Harding spoke of administration sympathy and outlined six broad remedies for farmers: finance backed turnover capital, cooperative lending and marketing, information systems to steady markets, water resources development and rail electrification, further reclamation and extension of farmland, and a redefined farmer role in national economic life.
Boston January 23 Another woman becomes a factor in the separation of Mr and Mrs Charles Garland The man who reconsidered a decision to accept a 2 million dollar heritage is cited In interviews Garland and Miss Lillian Conrad are quoted as saying they loved each other Mrs Garland has accepted a final settlement from the heritage for the benefit of their children
Secretary Hoover said the government advised stockpiling coal in view of a possible strike on April 1 and the Interstate Commerce Commission notified industries and utilities to do the same. The rest of the text discusses cardinals and Vatican race politics with unrelated details.
Public auction to dispose of about thirty absolutely new autos and trucks including Dodge Ford Maxwell and others, plus 1600 new tires and tubes from major brands. Also about 406 all wool auto robes. Dealers invited to bid with 20 percent deposit and balance due within three days. Inspection available the day before sale.
In Washington a Japan delegation told the Far Eastern committee that Japan has no territorial designs on Russia and that Japanese troops will be withdrawn once a stable government is established. The statement was issued at the meeting.
London reports the death of Viscount Bryce of De Mont at Sidmouth after a brief illness from heart weakness. The noted statesman author and diplomat died yesterday, prompting civilian and official mourning across England. The announcement surprised many who admired his public service.
New York traders faced a heavy tone in early sessions with 1 to 2 point declines in domestic and foreign arts represented. Selling hit minor steels and equipment, motors and their specialties, and popular tobacco and chemical stocks. Gus State Steel led a rally before noon as sugars, textiles, American Can, American Ice, and Local Tractions attracted renewed buying, with call money opening at 5 percent.
A Berkley, California guest, Sherwood, was instantly killed in New York after plunging from her hotel room window on the nineteenth floor of the Commodore. The incident occurred during tea in the metal conservatory below. Little is known about the woman, a mother of several small children, who had been staying at the hotel since January.
The noted humorist John Kendrick Bangs, famed for his satire and the Ting-a-ling era, died after an illness in a hospital. His passing follows a long career highlighted by magazine pieces and theater connections, leaving a marked imprint on American humor.
Rome reports the death of Pope Benedict XV from influenza and bronchopneumonia. The body lies in St. Peter's as crowds pass by on a red bier in ceremonial state. A Vatican procession, guards in blue and white, and papal officials accompany the bier through the halls to the Holy Sacrament chapel. The official medical certificate confirms death at 6:00 a.m. after illness.
Washington January 23 The government is again considering a resolution to prohibit shipment of arms into China as part of its ongoing effort to curb fever or reduction in Chinese military capabilities.
Mire Catherine Rosier enraged by suspected infidelity bursts into her husband Gerard Rosier’s Lake Walnut office and fatally shoots him and his stenographer Berket, 26, of 425 West Cumberland Street. Both die within hours at Jefferson Hospital. Police report she confessed after the killings.
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