Progress Slow But Hope Follows Washington Armament Talks
Edward W. Pickard reviews 1921 in which peace efforts advance slowly. The Washington Conference on armament limits draws high expectations despite unsettled Europe, with Britain France Germany and Japan negotiating naval cuts and a four power pact amid conflicts over Poland Upper Silesia and China.
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Edward W. Pickard
America
Europe
Russia
United States
Washington
Mipdie
Sinn Fein
Feance
Germany
Upper Silesian
Poland
Warsaw
League Council
Uth
Albougels
Greece
Prince
Great Britain
Austria
Hungary
Harding
France
Japan
China
Belgium
Holland
Portugal
Far East
Hughes
Dne
Japathan
Iito
Mitiny
Oriental Republic
Shanting
Nina
Breland
Yolce
Cerminy
Hila
Spevelh
Association of Nations
League of Nations
Tope
League of Nations and Yap Dispute in the Reparations Talks
The article outlines postwar diplomacy with the League of Nations, U S withdrawal from ambassadors, and the Yap mandate dispute. It notes Secretary Hughes defending American positions, Germany’s reparations set at 226 billion gold marks, and Allied reactions including British and French opposition to German moves and early occupation of Ruhr areas.
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League of Nations
United States
Aidh
Hivounell
du Paris
Wilson
Jeague Council
Japan
Hughes
America
E. Cology
Germany
Austria
Tatvin
Mithonia
Berlin
Gorlin
Duesseldorf
Drats-burg
Ruhrort
Heton
France
Doctor Wihroh
Global turbulence shapes postwar order and upheaval
Across Ireland, Hungary, Russia, Portugal, Germany, and Asia, 1920 saw continued guerrilla warfare, royal and republican clashes, coups, assassinations, and diplomatic reshuffles. Ireland faced executions and a push for dominion status, Hungary resisted Carlism, Russia battled famine and isolation, Portugal and Spain endured coups, Germany saw inflation riots and leadership changes, and Japan shifted to a regency after wartime strain.
Harding Cabinet and Early 1921 Events Summary
President-elect Harding formed a full cabinet in February 1921 and was inaugurated March 4. Congress confirmed appointments in a brief session, and later actions included Cuba talks, Supreme Court decisions, and a push to curb unemployment. Tulsa riots, West Virginia mine unrest, and a Wood commission report on the Philippines marked a turbulent year, with budget cuts and war-end measures shaping policy.
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Harding
Ohio
Alarding
Charles K. Hughes
Andrew W. Mellon
John W. Weeks
Harry M. Daugherty
Will Lt. Hays
Navy
Edwin Denby
Interior
Albert B. Fall
Agriculture
Henry C. Wallace
Commerce
Perbett (. Troover
James J. Davis
Wilson
Senate
United States
Cuba
Menocal
United States Supreme Court
Landis
Victor Berger
Ineame
Haywood
Lwwy
Senator Newberry
Michigan
WA Haim Stoward
Taft
Ehiet
Tulsa
China
West
Philippines
Wood
American Legion
Kaufax City
Ford MacNider
Jone Dts
Legion
Marshal Och
France
Ding
Italy
Beatty
England
America
National Cemetery
Arlington
Vno
Charles G. Dawes
Republican Party
Austria
House
Steilar
Thurding
Soldiers’ Relief Bureau
Coles RL Forbes
Credit Gil
Legislation Stalled as Wilson Draws Vetoes
An outline of late Wilson administration action shows Republicans failing to pass major bills while President Wilson vetoes a revival of the War Finance Corporation. The two months near the end of his term saw limited legislative breakthroughs and continued partisan battles.
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Coneosa
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Labor clashes mark year with wage cuts and open shop push
US labor faced two trends in 1919 open shop push and wage reductions as railway executives led efforts amid widespread strikes. Unions battled wage cuts while seeking rule changes, court orders and government stance, with miners and other sectors returning to work after prolonged stoppages.
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United States
Ste HH Ietirers
Pase
Chitlens
Cherndbrone Brotherhoods
Wilson
Hie
Omity Dodge
Birotherhoods
Steh An Stetkey
Fhe Hore
Macrel
Harrow Ouvertink
Chemie Sherk
Ssormued
Great Year for Sports Amid Scandal Reforms
A broad recap notes a strong year in sports with international competitions, baseball rehabilitation after a scandal, and standout performances by the New York Giants and Yankees as contenders in major series.
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Heaviey Aiid
II Landis
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Arderiogg Lenge Paemaanes
Ore Spoepivets
Prominent Sports Laurels Across 1920s Showdowns
Acquittals and wins highlight a year of varied sports. Jock Hutchinson claimed the British Open in June, while Dempsey and Carpentier clashed for the heavyweight title in July. Charles Evans Jr won Western amateur and James M Barnes took the national open, with Hagen and Guilford winning Western Open and National Amateur respectively. Davis and Johnston led the American Davis Cup team in New Zealand, and the University of Iowa topped Western Conference football. Yale, Harvard, and Princeton faced decisive victories across college football and track.
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Ireland
Linn Belners
Roommader
Talbot
Dublin
Mamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Northern Ireland
James Craig
King George
de Valera
Llgud Georgeto
London
Britain
Irveland
Austria-Hungary
Maret
Hungary
Horthy
Czechoslovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Inutile
Council of Ambassadors
Charles
Switzerland
Zila
Budapest
Renal Batte
Zita
Funchal
Madeira
Russia
Moscow
Antonov
Ukraine
Petlura
Volga
Baltic States
Turkey
Peter
Serbia
Belgrade
Alexander
Juse-Shivia
Paris
Portugal
Ciranjo
Carvalho Mesquita
Spein
Morocco
Malabar
India
Germany
Mathlis Rzberger
Wirth
Witt
Rema
Danan
Jock Hutchinson
America
Charles Evans, Jr
James M. Barnes
Walter Hagen
Jesse Guilford
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
France
Beaung Leonard
Wichte Blitehell
Jack Britton
Ted Lewis
England
Pete Herman
Joe Lynch
Davis
Johnston
New Zealaind
Tiden
University of Hainets
Yale
Trarverd
University of Iowa
Tiarvard
University of Chicago
Princeton
Centre College of Kentucky
Harvard
Jivdee Seleero
Wile Hoppe
Notable Obituaries of Public Figures and Pioneers Listed
A long, jumbled list of prominent late figures is presented, naming politicians, scholars, artists, and professionals. Names include Cardinal Ferrari, J. J. Landed Paarta, Gov. Parkhurst, Dr. J. W. Oska, Edward B. White, Horace Porter, and Charles J. Bonaparte among others. The piece appears as a memorial roster with dates scattered from February to June, noting deaths and roles.
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Enabel
PDS
Anne
Pheabard Vom Beth
Theblwepee
Berdinnand Schleshiyer
Dan
Todines CG. Scripps
Hy Hewspaperys
da Prandis Murphy
Tf. Parkhurst
Maine
Cardinal Ferrari
Milan
Lister Manicotti
Sirines Wrepetkin
Prag
Marie Wen
Harvard
Meh
Jamies Gibbens Hunebker
Pusie
Erithe
Antiaethior
Ss Beh
API RB
Autte Daatnise Curry
Comets
Pata Dena
Gud
Wallace
Ak Rehbdshop
Walsh
Drublin
Sydney Misher
Inesto Nathan
Koine
April di
Augustna Victoria
Tomer Chipress
Carninigs
Jobin Robinson
Dr Wor, Brooks
I. A. Slelceher
Len He's Weekly
Alf Pevian
Wirlen Sauiager
TB. Catron
New Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Franklin B. Lane
Edward B. White
United States Supreme Court
Horace Porter
W.T. Crooks
Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Cal Flw
Galbraith
Jas
National Comemander
American Legion
Jose Gomez
Cuba
Ey CG. Ide
Hovernor
Philippines
Judge Wooo
Bioaunt
Florida
The
American Bar Associaion
Willian J. Mason
Conlvossimiene Lirge
TN Bnails
Morris Justrow
OC. Hy Taylor
Boston Globe
Charles J. Bonaparte
Bale Timore
Lady Randolph Churcehit
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Chileage Tribune
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