09 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1922
Page
1
U S agents open a government probe into alleged duplication of bonds at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Investigators examine secret service auditors to fix responsibility as a two week inventory idle time looms for about 6 400 workers.
The Texan governor Pat M Nett, seeking re election, faced a denial of allegations of Ku Klux Klan membership. He said the Klan issue has become a major topic in his campaign and that enforcement of laws in Texas does not require such ties.
The report accuses the bureau of engraving and printing of lax controls over bond paper and currency, duplicative voucher refunds, and poor destruction practices. It argues removing executive heads from civil service could curb such inefficiency amid war-time strain.
Senator Norris released a congressional resolution proposing a government owned and operated corporation to develop nitrate and water power projects at Muscle Shoals Alabama. The board would have three directors appointed by the President and the measure will be introduced in the Senate.
Mexico City reports President Obregon orders seizure of rebel property to pay military expenses and fund trials for captured rebels. He moves to weaken rebel resources and enforce penalties as operations continue.
Princess Mary and her husband Viscount Lascelles depart Paris for London ending their honeymoon. The royal couple travels amid mounting public interest and cautious official arrangements for their return.
New York reports a broadening business revival despite persistent fibel troubles and past readjustments. Observers note irregular demand and prices but confirm a solid foundation for progress with gains in steel and pig iron output, rising construction activity, timber purchases, and renewed material demand.
The Geologic Survey reports total coal production plunging in the first week of the strike. Bituminous output near 3,000,000 tons while anthracite mines shut. some regions report dull markets and no orders. Federal troops are not yet sent as states must prove inability to maintain order.
Paris dispatch reports Jacqueline Le Baudy heiress to 20 million dollars and her mother have vanished with Roger Sudreau after a marriage scheme. Detectives hunted for the fugitives as facts emerged of a possible name only arrangement and a planned fortune transfer.
Oklahoma City April 10. Jean P Day former Oklahoma judge and Democratic official is exonerated by coroner’s jury in the killing of Lieut. Col. Paul Ward Beck. The verdict finds Day justified in defending his wife and home, despite Beck’s death, and recommends no charges. Mrs Day testifies alongside Day.
The text notes opposition to federal troops linking the coal strike to the miners union and contract issues. Indiana official PL Th Penna of Torta Hate and UMWA president is cited before labor committees. Maud Leesman travels to West Chester for a visit.
Archduke Renier Salvator, cousin of the late Emperor Charles, fined 4000 kroner for taking part in a monarchist demonstration after a mass for the late emperor. Police arrested 21 monarchists, including the archduke, as crowds chanted Down with the republic. In Innsbruck, former guards officer Picks reportedly died by suicide over Charles' death.
Washington reports the soldier bonus bill appears headed for Senate approval with little change. President Harding is expected to sign the measure when it reaches him, a view shared by many supporters despite persistent opposition.
Washington April 10 The President clarifies no civil service purge while urging greater government efficiency. some officials favor moving high paid posts from civil service protection, a plan Harding has not approved but discussed to give executive power over administrative offices. the proposal would split workers into two groups by pay, with higher salaries in one group and lower salaries in another.
Dispatches from Tokyo report severe fighting in Siberia with 3 000 Russian troops routed by Japanese forces. Seven Japanese soldiers killed, Red forces retreat toward the Ussuri river. Japan occupies Sviagin. Darien notes a possible Darien lock and warns against an alliance between Chita government and the Soviet government to avoid war.
In New York on April 10 James M. Cox of Ohio Democratic nominee in 1920 argued for U S entry into the League of Nations. He condemned the administration for failing to cooperate with other nations and urged support for the league as the only path to stability.
Thousands of dollars in parcel post packages were rifled from a mail car traveling from Chicago to Omaha. The car arrived sealed but later found opened at Omaha, with contents looted and losses to be totaled by correspondence with shippers.
Federal Judge George W. McClintock issued an injunction restraining the United Mine Workers of America from activities in the Winding Gulf field of southern West Virginia. The order follows a request from 58 coal companies operating in the region.
A historic image features Liang Shin Yi presenting the new premier Liang Sita of the Chinese public. The portrait marks the moment described as the start of a modern leadership era.
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