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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1921

Page

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Lloyd George Triumphs As Triple Alliance Strike Ends

After heated talks among the triple alliance led by miners rail workers and transport unions cancel their planned general strike. J H Thomas announces the decision while Hodges proposals trigger cross fire over wages versus a profits pool. The miners plan a fieldwide conference as the alliance dissolves.

J. H. Thomas Parney Rallway Transperg Uction Triple Alliance Alliance Hodges Mminers Trineport Mniners’ Federation

Ford pays off 24.5 million in New York loans

Bankers report Henry Ford has redeemed loans totaling 24.5 million in New York. Several notes were paid before maturity and one large institution says a note due April 18 was paid two weeks early.

New York Henry Ford Wall Street Detroit

Engineers Reject Wage Cut Demand

The Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association announces its rejection of wage cut terms proposed by shipowners. Union officials say the decision was communicated to the American Steamship Owners' Association in New York on April 16, with threats of further action if negotiations fail.

American Steamship Owners’ Association of Association New York the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association of Fl

Steamship workers send counter proposal to owners

The American Steamship Owners' Association was informed that members reject a 20 to 30 percent wage increase. A counter-proposal seeks to extend the current wage and working agreement beyond its May 1 expiration with minor changes.

Cially American Steamship Owners’ Association

Nicaragua Likes Yanks Shaping April Events

Fragmentary note mentions Nicaragua and the United States with April dates and names Managus and Niesrugua. The text is unclear but implies favorable view of the Yankees and upcoming activities in April.

Eight-year-old shoots mother in an Abitibi store

In Three Rivers Quebec April 14 an eight year old son of Mrs Aime Bilodeau found a revolver in a shop and, unaware it was loaded, fired at his mother killing her instantly. The tragedy occurred during a shopping trip with Mrs Bilodeau.

Three Rivers Quebec Aime Bilodeau Abitibi

Japanese Urge Peace Action in Mandate Debate

Tokyo reports indicate Japan seeks a conciliatory path on mandate issues with Great Britain and France. Editors split, with Yomiuri and Jiji Shimpo urging restraint while Asahi favors concessions. The Times notes shared U S aims on mandates and equal rights in Pacific territories, including Yap, Samoa, and New Guinea.

Tokyo Japan Great Britain France Couc Yomi Ori Jiji Shimpo Asahi United States Guam Pacific Atlantic the Times Samoa New Guinea

Bank Bandit Shootout in Cicero State Bank Raid

Five bandits entered the Cicero State bank at 9 45 pm and seized cash as police alerted by cashier Witkowski stormed the scene. A hail of bullets killed one robber and wounded another. two accomplices were arrested and a sixth escaped with 25000 before being later recovered near the bank. Policeman Steve Ficht was wounded in the leg. George Lite, 32, was later arrested in a related raid.

Chicago Cicero State Bank Twenty-fifth Place Cicero Avenue B. Witkowski Juoe Steve Ficht George Lite Augusta Street McParland Chartan Carrott Welling Mr. Witkowski

Bank Raid Ends in Shootout with Casualties

Police sprayed bullets through doors and windows during a bank raid that left Norwell dead and Kostra wounded. Karsha escaped onto the street while two robbers surrendered as主人 police opened fire. Four customers and six employees were inside during the attack.

Norwell Karsha Kostra Fiehd

Tariff Measure Passes Safely in House Vote

In Washington on April 16 the emergency tariff bill passed by a large party-line margin after two days of debate. Fifteen Democrats supported the measure while nine Republicans opposed it, as the bill advances to the Ways and Means Committee. The act includes anti-dumping and foreign exchange provisions affecting import duties and currency valuations.

Washington House Liz House Ways and Means

Dougherty Bros Workwear Sale Listing

Work shirts 75c each work socks 10c pair and work gloves 110c each Dougherty Bros offer a bargain showcase with basic apparel essentials for laborers at a low price point.

Dougherty Bros

Proceeds From Alsace-Loraine Sales To France Reach High

Paris reports that sales of Austrian assets in Alsace Lorraine are expected to exceed 400 million dollars and will be turned over to the French treasury. German dispossessed will be reimbursed as per the Versailles treaty. Hugo Stines and August Thyssen assets formed much of the realized property.

Alsace- Lorraine France Paris Austria Germany Hugo Stines August Thyssen Millerand Elysee Palace Briand Marshal Foch General Weygand

Convict Lareau Of Murder

George D. Fareau of Chicago confessed to murder of W. Daly on February 7 in Dubuque Iowa. He was brought to the district court where the verdict was read, reacted with convulsions, and his counsel prepared a motion for a new trial as the jury delivered its findings.

Dubuque George D. Fareau Chicago W. Daly Cecurecarton Mienerth

Railroads set new working rules after labor board ruling

Railroad executives and employees plan swift conferences to craft new working rules by July 1. The process, overseen by a new wage board, aims to replace the old national agreement. Labor leader Samuel Gompers argues the board was influenced by big business in abrogating the existing pact.

Chicago United States Railway Labor Board Henry T. Hunt W. L. Park J. J. Forrester Harding Wark Perrester New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Railroad Labor Board

Britain's Big Strike Ends And Workers Return

A major UK labor stoppage concludes as workers resume duties across key sectors ending the long running industrial action. The settlement clears disruptions and signals resumed normal operations for employers and employees alike.

Miners Readmit After Triple Alliance Collapse

The Miners Federation ordered its members back to work after the failure of the Triple Alliance of labor unions. Railway workers withdrew support, making continued strike untenable. The stoppage began on April 1 and ends with the federation calling a return to duties.

Miners’ Federation Venting Journalt London Triple Alliance of Labor Unions Miner's Federation

Tornado Devastates Little Book Arkansas Area

A violent tornado strikes the Little Book region in Arkansas causing extensive loss of life and many injuries. Local authorities report over fifty fatalities and numerous wounded as rescue teams search the wreckage and assess damages to homes and infrastructure.

Aperial Little Book Ark dOver Amd Smetiane

Train Wreck In Mississippi Reported Near Here

The Evening dispatches a wreck near Tylburg Mississippi two miles north of town with a railway hit by a washout. Doctors and nurses are en route as responders race to the scene.

Tliesburg Miss Nevi and New Orleans

France Considers Naval Build Up To 1823 Budget End

Paris reports that Deputy Chappendale presented a supplementary report urging immediate resumption on four Normandie type battle cruisers, conversion of a fifth, keel laying for three 10,000 ton cruisers, twelve torpedo boats, six destroyers, six submarines, and 560 to 1,100 ton subs under the naval program.

Paris Finance Commission C Happedelaine Marine Commission M. Chappendelaine Comemission

State department asks Congress to bar arms shipments

Washington on April 26 reports the State department urged Congress to prohibit shipments of arms and munitions to any country where they could be used for revolutionary aims. The request cites possible factors in Ireland but provides no specific conditions.

Washington Congress State Department Comothe Sala Tt Ireland

Aviator Langin Dies in Plane Crash at Bolling Field

Lieutenant James J. Langin of the Army Air Service is killed at Bolling Field near Washington as his plane collapses during descent. He was within 200 feet of the ground when the accident occurred on April 16.

Lieut James J. Langin Colling Field Washington Janes J. Langin Anny Air Service Bolling Field

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