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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1921

Page

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Sinn Fein Rejected Peace Terms Warned By Press

The London Daily Express reports Premier Lloyd George believes Sinn Fein rejected his peace terms in Paris. The Daily Herald labels the Washington disarmament meeting a “war mongers conference” and warns it is a business driven battleground for profits over peace.

London Daily Express Sinn Fein Britain London Londonaily Express Lloyd George Paris Express House of Commons de Valera Chamberlain Austen Chamberlain House of Com Daily News Ireland Washington Daily Herald Harding the Herald

Rum Running Tales in Detroit Amid Border Liquor News

Detroit reports a Windger court ruling saying Ontario temperance law did not ban export of intoxicants to another country yet prohibition agents say the danger is overstated. Many power boats were seen loading beer on the Canadian shore and heading toward Lake Erie.

Detroit Mich Lake Erie

President Harding Silent on Father’s Marriage News

President Harding has not commented on reports about his father’s marriage. A note from George P. McCornick of the Marion Star confirms a message was received but the White House says no direct word has yet reached the President and no communication has occurred.

Washington Harding George P. McCornick The Marion Star White House

National League results and American League scores

Pittsburgh defeated Chicago and Philadelphia 12 to 10 and 4, while Boston won 6 to 4. Brooklyn beat New York 7 to 1, Cincinnati 4 St Louis 2. In the American League Cleveland triumphed over Chicago 6 to 1, Philadelphia and New York lost to St Louis 2 to 1. Detroit also played. two other games scheduled.

Pittsburgh New York Socmaey Boston Brooklyn Matt Louis Cincinnati Senbeieoesen Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Rene Washington Detroit Teres Um Suetunee Roaton Pittsvorth St. Louis St. Louie

President Mention Skips Wedding During Conference

The President did not mention the wedding in his semi weekly press conference with newspaper correspondents. The remark appears in coverage of his public appearances and media briefings.

Washington Moves to Tax War Goods Aimed Abroad

The house approved a bill imposing a fifty percent ad valorem tax on American made goods sold overseas and rebrought as imports for sale in the United States. The aim is to shut out from American markets stores and other supplies sold abroad by the War department at war’s end.

Washington House United States War Department

U. S. Actress Robbed in London on Hampstead Heath

Miss Florence Turner, U. S. film actress arriving eight weeks ago, was found bound and gagged on Hampstead Heath in London. She said she was attacked and robbed of jewelry and money totaling four thousand dollars before being revived.

U. S London Florence Turner America Hampstead Heath

Indictments in Kennedy Murder Case Grow With New Evidence

Los Angeles August 13 indict Arthur C. Burch and Mrs Madalynne C Obenchain for the murder of John Belton Kennedy. New evidence sways the grand jury including a thorn found near the shooting site and a secret visit Kennedy paid to Burch at the Russell hotel. The shotgun stock was recovered on Santa Monica beach by William Wylie amid a statewide drive to secure justice.

Los Angeles Cal Arthur Burch Madalynne Connor Obenham John Belton Kennedy Kennedy Russell Hotel Margaret Ollinges Santa Monica William Wylie Mra. Obenchain Arthur ©. Burch John Betton Kennedy Beverly Glen

General railroad strike possible as big four vote

Washington reports a nationwide railroad tieup may occur as the big four brotherhoods prepare to strike after railroad executives reject their demands. The Brotherhood of Clerks and other AFL unions have issued strike ballots, citing wage cuts and board orders as triggers for a broad walkout across Pennsy and express services.

Washington Big Four Dasterm American Federation of Lather Pennsy Pennsylvania Serins Fail Read Hines Ie Board Shop Crafts American Federation of Labor Brotherhood of Pennsylvania Express Company American Railway Express Company Brotherhood of Clerks Wilen Railway Labor Board American Federates

Big four labor federations plan Chicago conference before strike

Representatives of the four major road labor organizations say a conference of executives will be held in Chicago prior to taking action on a general strike.

Standard Rathroad Chicago

Dye embargo to be ousted in tariff plan clash

Senate finance and House ware and meats committees reach a tentative agreement on a modification of the American valuation plan for the next tariff law. House members reportedly accept most Senate changes preserving the plan’s principle and indicate intent to protect the dye industry with high import rates.

Washington Senate Finance House Senate

Silesia Dispute Referred to League of Nations

Britain and France urge League involvement in the Upper Silesian question after unanimous council decision. The matter will be considered as urgent under Versailles covenant provisions, with Mr Lloyd George proposing the move and Briand agreeing.

Paris France Great Britain League of Nations Germany Supreme Council League Lievd George Briand

Soviets Agree to Hoover Plan on American Famine Aid

Maxim Litvinoff said the Soviet government would release Americans imprisoned in Russia if their repatriation would speed relief for about one million starving children. He noted that Britain and France had already arranged passes, and that some Americans could be allowed to leave Russia promptly. The talk occurred in Riga as part of negotiations with the American relief administration.

Riga Latvia Herbert Hoover Maxim Litvinoff M. Litvinoff American Relief Administration Russia Moscow Ruesla Sev'rt Mussin Walter L. Brown M. Litvonova M. Liteineff United States Novy Pat Kalmatians America Landon House of Fords Dadha Nemel Weentine

Drownings Reported After Ship Disaster Off Dereetha

About 200 to 300 people are reported drowned after a disaster near Dereetha by China. Details remain uncertain as officials relay information received from observers at the scene.

Dereetha China Lere

Harding Takes Bride in Monroe Marriage News

Marion observes the marriage of Dr. George T. Harding to Miss Alice Severns in Monroe Michigan. The ceremony followed a rushed romance with a Canadian Windsor license denial and a Detroit stopover before the couple returned to Marion for congratulations. President Harding learns of the union via a Marion Star employee.

Marion George T. Harding Harding Monroe Mich Alice Severns Frank T. Knowles Toledo Miss Severns Doctor Harding Detroi Windsor Canada Detroit Louis V. Sanborn Ten President Harding The Marion Star

NO ONE IMMUNE New Schedule Planned to Adjust Burden

An official White House statement outlines tax revision aims to raise revenue and spread the burden fairly across all classes. The plan rejects relief for the rich and seeks even collection, with no escape routes for any group.

The Evening Journal Washington, D. C White House

Hungary Considers Separate Peace Talks with U S

Budapest reports Hungarian foreign minister Watify requests national assembly authorization to open negotiations for a separate peace with the United States. The Hungarian government has a note from Washington stating that adherence to the U S terms allows immediate talks to begin.

Budapest United States Enely M. Watiffy National Assembly Hungary

Bead Swindle Uncovered In St Louis Real Estate Ring

A real estate swindle around fake notes and fraudulent payments appears tied to Herman Richter. Police raided the Midwest Business Exchange offices where Richter served as manager and found fictitious papers used to justify deals. Prosecutors say about 36 000 dollars may be involved and Richter allegedly kept 1400 dollars from two supposed payments.

St. Louis Herman Richter Midwest Business ‘Exchange Richter

Two Stunt Flyers Killed in Mason City Air Crash

In Mason City Kansas an airplane collision killed Harold Johnson of Forest Park Iowa and William Cook. McWhorter, piloting another craft, was severely injured when a swinging ladder on which Cook stood snagged Johnsons wing, sending his plane into a nose dive. McWhorter fell about 160 feet, the craft collapsed, and both pilots were fatally harmed while McWhorter sustained serious injuries.

Mason City Aus Harold Johnson Forest Park William Cook McWhorter Cook Johnson MyWhorter

Irene Parley Named Minister of Health in Alberta Cabinet

Mrs Irene Parley elected to the Alberta legislature on the United Farmers ticket is mentioned for the post of minister of health in the provincial cabinet.

Irene Parley Alberta United Farmers

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Capital Arthur C. Burch Madalynne C. Obenchain MH Journal Washington County Silesia Upper Silesia Hoover Litvineff Wires DART Vilan Conta Mrs. Harding Micio Monroe, Mich Assembly Iowa
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