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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
1
Four men held up Capital City State Bank messenger William Coppock on his way to the clearing house. They forced him from his grip and sped away in an automobile after taking 6500. The incident occurred within half a block of Des Moines City Hall on August 12.
London Aug 12 Sinn Fein sources say De Valera’s note to Lloyd George is a continuation of Irish Britain negotiations and not an ultimatum. Ireland accepts some points while rejecting others and a final cabinet decision is expected before Dail Eireann meets next Tuesday. Premier Lloyd George expresses hope the crisis is resolved.
Washington report says the Senate Finance Committee accepted the American valuation principle for assessing tariff duties in metlifed form. Chairman Pencose announced experts are working out details to be presented to the committee for ratification later.
Washington dispatch reports formal invitations to Great Britain France Italy Japan and China for a disarmament and Far Eastern conference in Washington. Invitations note scope not defined but naval armament may be discussed. Acceptances expected to reveal delegation sizes and expert support. No preliminary conferences will be held.
Ralph Obenchain, Madalynne Connor Obenchain's ex husband, left Chicago for Los Angeles after a direct appeal to rush to her aid in the murder case of J Belton Kennedy. A telegram from Evanston read Indictment imminent and urged immediate departure. In Wisconsin Brule Bank job bandits fled with $1450 cash, securities left behind.
The Times of London reports that Premier Lloyd George plans to accept the invitation to attend the Washington conference as Britain's official representative. The note signals a formal British participation in the impending talks.
Socialists in London organize aid for the king as wartime pressures and political tensions intensify. Supporters mobilize volunteers to assist royal relief efforts and public morale during a period of upheaval.
Washington August 12 The War Department delays action on Henry Ford's bid to construct Potassium and related facilities at Muscle Shoals awaiting an export bid from Alabama powder or related concern. Ford's bid is the only bid received so far.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood was reported as Harding's choice for governor general of the Philippines and stated he would accept the post.
Merchants and industrial interests in Vera Cruz oppose a state law sharing profits with workers and threaten to shut down plants and refuse to plant crops. An injunction halted enforcement while petroleum firms in Tuxpam region face possible layoffs and litigation.
Chicago police discover a field of abandoned cars at a quarry by the Dessaines river near Sowmid. Fourteen autos found so far with a diver aiding search for more. Authorities aim to identify owners and suspect an organized car theft ring. Insurance firms notified as investigators pursue leads.
Infuriated by alleged anti patriotic remarks about American dead in France a mob including ex servicemen forced itinerant preacher Rev ay Wilfend into a car and carried him out to be tarred and feathered. He promised to leave town and was dumped in the country. Police issued order discontinuing the tent meetings.
Premiers Lloyd George and Mirandou nearly broke off Upper Silesia talks as Britain rejects French plan. Lloyd George returns to London with Curzon and experts staying behind, signaling a possible entente rift and unsure resumption of negotiations.
Washington announces two openings for ex service men on the North Platte irrigation project and the Shoshone project in Wyoming. On September 1 and September 8 a total of 279 farms covering about 10,000 acres will be made available for homestead entry by World War veterans. For 60 days only soldiers of the world will be permitted to file on these farms.
Secretary Mellon announced a faster drive to collect back taxes as part of a broader effort to reduce tax burdens. He said the exact amount was hard to estimate but noted the potential revenue would support general budget needs and any forthcoming tax revisions.
Body of Father Patrick E. K. Hestin, missing Colma priest, was found buried near Selade Beach south of San Francisco after a ransom demand of fifteen thousand dollars. Police traced clues from W. A. Hightower aided by a woman named Dolly Mason, while Archbishop Hanna received two extortion letters. The priest disappeared August 2 after being lured from his parish.
New York reports 33 railway presidents refused the demands of the railroad brotherhoods for restoration of the June 80 wage scale and for withdrawal of further decrease demands. The conference included heads of the Eastern group railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio, and heard a report from a three man committee that had met with the four brotherhoods and switchmen.
Gen John J Pershing spoke to GOC guard officer candidates at Fort Spelling and received a bouquet from Miss Marguerite Davis. He joked about kissing her as a French general amid many movie cameras, but she declined saying there are too many cameras.
Judge William C Hook of the United States Circuit Court died at his Sayner Wisconsin summer home. The death, reported by telegram to the Kansas City Star, marks the loss of a widely known jurist from Kansas City Missouri on August 12.
Prof Henry Carter Adams renowned economist and longtime head of the University of Michigan political economy department has died at his Ann Arbor home. The 30 plus year veteran academic contribution marked by leadership and scholarly work ends with his passing on August 12.
Captain Roald Amundsen, famed South Pole explorer, announced plans to stock his ship Mare for a seven year voyage back toward the North Pole. He recalled a polar bear kill in the Arctic and noted the bear’s stomach contained no food.
Monroe Michigan Aug 12 Dr George YT Harding father of President Harding married Miss Alice Severns in Monroe The ceremony was performed by Rev Beonk T Knowles The couple traveled away with a younger pair No word yet from President Harding awaiting dispatch confirmation before a congratulatory message.
The Brundage carnival advance agent secured a county license to operate next week on the Boyd Borde lot at South Iowa avenue end. The fee was set at 300 dollars despite earlier objections from the chautauqua board over potential hardships and timing. The board approved the license but signaled higher charges for future carnivals seeking licenses.
Des Moines University affiliated United Business Institutes will run a Summer School in this city offering typewriting shorthand bookkeeping and commercial courses. Five scholarships will be awarded with the first five admits at cost. University instructors will oversee classes and credits will transfer to the University. Messrs Moore and Fenton will organize a class for the following Monday with details at the newspaper office or the United Business Institutes Des Moines University.
French veterans mobilize to greet and entertain the American Legion upon their Cherbourg arrival. Officials promise old‑time courtesy, street welcomes, and civilian aid to the 290 sailors and soldiers aboard.
Fragmentary note links dreaming of halting progress with trades and warns against being misled by insincere partners.
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