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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
1
Chicago reports indicate widespread violence as stock yards workers and sympathizers clash with police over a court order against picketing. Women lead assaults on police and raiding of non union homes while snipers and missiles challenge officers across the district.
London reports negotiations toward a joint policy by Great Britain and France on Germany's war obligations begin with the arrival of Louis Leucheur and French financial experts. Britain seeks accord before reparations discussions go public.
A special train carrying 175 Mennonites from Ernfold Saskatchewan leaves for Yellow Pine. The migrants take cattle, horses, sheep, swine, poultry and ample food seed and farm implements to sustain them for a year or more. Forty four freight cars carry supplies and household effects.
Germany reports falling unemployment to 189 407 on October 1 with jobs rising in mining, balding trade, and chemical sectors. Booming industry due to favorable exchange rates sees factories operating overtime in many regions.
Senator Harrison Mem Mississippi derides President Harding in a Senate speech charging partisanship in his message to Congress. He argues the president embodies the very criticisms he once leveled at Wilson and warns Republicans against fidelity to any party line.
A December 9 blaze at Wilberforce University near Xenia Ohio caused estimated losses of $800,000, destroying Shorter Hall the men’s dormitory and oldest building on campus. Fire officials reported the institution for colored students suffered extensive damage to facilities and housing.
Washington reports eleven members of the American expeditionary forces were hanged in France after conviction by a military court martial. Senate investigators questioned charges that soldiers were executed without trial as part of war time discipline. Senator Watson demanded proof of innocent executions, citing a Waco source.
Postmaster General Hays outlines a bold reform to defend the mail, proposing an armed guard to replace machines as robbers threaten the postal system. He notes a drop in robberies from 6.3 million to 37,840 in three months and projects an annual deficit near 81 million if policy shifts proceed. He calls for higher parcel post rates and rejects run‑for‑profit aims.
The postal service recommendations urge expanding parcel post and reserving special delivery for first class mail. Proposals include directory service fees and shifting office payments to monthly, plus ads postage on replies and revised return receipt rules. Spokane tops a list as the smartest city with eight per 1000 Americans unable to read English, Salt Lake City next.
In a late night manifesto Eamon de Valera declares he cannot recommend accepting the Anglo Irish treaty. He says the terms conflict with the will of the majority and notes support from Ministers Stack and Brugha. A Dail Eireann session is summoned for Wednesday with a call for discipline.
Washington reports three key developments as the arms talks near pivotal moments. Hughes meets with Balfour while Japan signals acceptance of a three sided framework replacing the Anglo Japanese alliance. Draft pact circulated to delegations as Geddes pushes four root principles safeguard.
Representative Henry D. Flood of Virginia died at his home in Washington from heart trouble after several weeks of illness. He was serving his eleventh term in Congress and, as chairman, introduced the resolutions declaring a state of war with Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Evidence suggests Canton government plans large scale war preparations against north China. Southern provinces Yunnan Kweichow and Kw and other regions reportedly support the movement as Pukienese stay neutral under General Li Hou Chi. Leaders say campaign aims to end Japanese domination.
In Michigan a bank robbery spree across Grand Rapids Plainwell Bradley and Pine Lake ended with all four bandits captured after a series of shootouts and a wreck. One officer died and several citizens were wounded while the gang escaped unscathed from earlier crashes. The loot included part of fourteen thousand dollars.
London reports Premier Lloyd George plans to dissolve parliament early next February and trigger a general election under a new party banner the National Democratic party sources say. The move aims to advance an Irish settlement and consolidate his leadership.
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in its annual report, voices hope that substantially lower railroad rates could be offered if traffic volume rises from the current business downturn and operating costs are adjusted to align with prevailing trends.
The Lake submarine S48 sank off Bridgeport Connecticut last night and stayed submerged for 12 hours before the crew flooded ballast tanks raised one end and escaped through the torpedo tubes.
New York reports a plan to reorganize the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry with a board chair to be offered to Postmaster General Mays at a minimum salary of $100,000. Adolph Zukor confirms talks to invite four or five candidates, with Herbert Hoover also mentioned as a possible chair candidate.
The steamer George Washington sailed from New York with Christmas cheer for Americans abroad. It carried 15,000 sacks of mail including presents for American soldiers in the occupation forces and for government personnel and their families in central Europe.
Indianapolis December action by John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America revokes the Kansas district charter and deposes its leaders. The International executive board approves the move and rules the district convention assessment illegal under the organization's laws.
Vienna reports the conclusion of a political and commercial treaty between Austria and Soviet Russia. The pact supplements a convention consulted at Copenhagen previously and aims at immediate resumption of political and trade relations between the two nations.
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