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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1921

Page

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Troops Called to Halt Kansas Coal Riot Chaos

National Guard units totaling about 2000 were ordered to Pittsburgh coal fields as clashes between nonstriking miners and militant women escalated. Judge Crawford promised state protection. sheriff requested federal troops after crowds overpowered deputies. Mutiny at Newark prison also reported.

Pittsburg Kansas Sherif Mac Gould Allen Kansas National Guard Adjutant General J. H. Crawford State Industrial Cour Crawford Brown Crawford County Menghint Coal Company Drywood Gould Popeke Alexander Howat Central No. 51

Railroads to Close Shops Across System Saturday

Baltimore and Ohio announces the closure of all heavy repair shops on the system this Saturday due to low business and the need for economies. Affected locations include Baltimore Cumberland Pittsburgh Wheeling Zanesville Cincinnati Washington New York Philadelphia Lima Chillicothe Graf ton Kersford Newark Renwood Garrett Willard Newcastle Junction and others.

Baltimore Dee Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cumberland Pittsburgh Keteer W. Va Zanesville Ohio Cinedinaath Washington New York Philadelphia Lima Chillicothe Grafton Kersford Newark

U. S. Sells Homes for 4 Million in New Jersey Sale

The shipping board plans to sell its Fairview project near Camden New Jersey for over 4 million dollars according to the auditor in charge. The reported sale targets a total exceeding four million with expectations of substantial proceeds from the municipally sized housing project.

U. S Washington Dee Shipping Board Fairview Camden N. J Audtioneer

Iowa Crop Value Slides for Year 1922

Iowa crops in this year are valued at 8905.400420 according to final crop report by Charles D. Reed director of the state weather and crop service read at the agricultural convention in Des Moines. The value is over a quarter billion dollars less than 1920 and less than a third of 1919 while livestock products are not included.

Dex Moines Tweed Charles D. Reed Teva Weather and Crop Service Statehouse Reed

Temple to Cost 1 Million Planned Between City and Venice

In Los Angeles on December 15 a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints temple costing 1,000,000 was chosen for construction between Los Angeles and Venice. President Huber J. Grant arrived from Salt Lake City with apostles and bishops to select the site.

Los Angeles Church of Jesus Christ of Letter Day Saints Venice Huber J. Grant Salt Lake City

Youth confesses murder of girl in Dorchester

Earl Throst aged 26 confessed to killing Miss Inga Magnusen a 20 year old school teacher near Dorchester after she rejected him. He said in a Dorchester jail cell that he struck her with a stick in the school basement, then left believing she might still be alive.

Earl Throst Inga Magnusen Wankon Dorchester Throst IE. F. Pieper W. L. Peck Inga Miss Magnusen

Collins Dominates Dail As Treaty Debate Roars

In Dublin Michael Collins seized control of a Dail Éireann meeting on the treaty signed with Arthur Griffith and others. He accused Eamon De Valera of withholding full instructions, read the original terms, and urged a clear vote on ratification while Griffith watched.

Dublin Michael Collins Dall Eireann Arthur Griffith Lierdeorge Cottine Valera Grifith Colins de Valera Collins Griffith Collins Hoadly de Valen Prins Profesor MacNeill Dall Tom Nester

Traitors questioned as Irish assembly erupts in turmoil

Members confront a designated traitor amid chaotic ruckus in the body. Collins reads the original document while Sinn Fein leader Mulcahy resists, the president exhausted as the session devolves into disorder and threats.

Lloyd George Sees Irish Peace Treaty Ratified by Both Parliaments

Premier Lloyd George expressed in Commons that he expects both Parliament and Dail Eireann to ratify the Irish peace treaty by margins. He praised the Sinn Fein delegates and warned that dangers remain for the empire while Ireland will share in victory, with limited army duties and navy defense remaining under Britain.

London Lloyd George Commons Parliament Dail Eireann Ireland England Sinn ‘Fein

Japs Delay Arris Parley on the Ratio

Washington reports indicate Japan and China remain deadlocked over the Far Eastern committee demands while the trio of Hughes Balfour and Baron Kato met for over four hours at Hughes residence. Four treaties are planned with the naval ratio and Pacific accord likely first to reach the Senate. Inner talks on the Shantung railroad issue continue without a breakthrough.

Washington Hughes Arthur Balfour Baron Kate Japan Coue Chla Far Eastern Committee Farding Senate China Lodge Baron Kato Balfour Iare

Japan and China clash over rail road sale in talks

British adviser Sir John Jordan and American John MacMurray at the Stantang conference seek to resolve Japan's claim to its railways. They have urged partial selling of Japan’s interest to China with 50 percent ownership and control as the baseline. Tokyo is asked to consent to negotiations, with a potential handover in six to nine months if Japan yields.

Japan China John Jordan John MacMurray Maniharea Tokyo

Priest Sentenced for Toledo Post Office Conspiracy

Charles Schultz, convicted in the Toledo post office robbery conspiracy, escaped jail then recaptured, was sentenced to 40 years in Leavenworth. Rev Anthony Chiorek of New Chalengo Ind confessed receiving bonds worth 87000 from Wanda Urbaytis, convicted in the same case, and jailed for one hour.

Toledo, O Charles Schultz Toledo Lucas County Labor Day Conucttion Leavenworth Killits Anthony Chiorek New Chalengo Ind Wanda Urbaytis Wise

Postmaster General Tits Jett Ordered Home For Holidays

Washington December 15 Postmaster General Tits Jett ordered to Sullivan to rest at home over the Christmas holidays by his physician Mero Hays has been indisposed since the railway accident last October with a slight injury and remains at home.

Washington Tits Jett Sullivan, Ted Mero Hays

Fire destroys Templar Motor plant in Lakewood Ohio

Fire swept the Templar Motor company property in Lakewood and destroyed property valued at 250000 dollars to 800000 dollars according to M F Bramley head of the concern. One fireman was injured. The main plant, though fireproof, was the only structure saved.

Russia to Fight Japan Urges Bolshevik Readiness

Moscow reports Leon Trotsky, minister of war and marine, issued wireless appeals to the Bolshevik forces demanding heightened preparedness for hostile action. He charges Japan with attacking the Far Eastern Republic while seeking world recognition of imperial debts. Trotsky urges doubling efforts to defend Russia’s independence and keep industry active to support the army.

Moscow Leon Trotzky Japan Siberian Washington Far Eastern Russia France

Local shoppers visit Washington for holiday sales

Clever Wittmer of Wayland and Edgar W. Kisse of Brighton were in Washington today as shoppers from out of town. G Neff and J Martin visited yesterday for Christmas shopping with many others seen in town. Mrs Nellie Hawkins Gardner arrived from Detroit for a holiday visit while diphtheria quarantines kept her relatives at home.

Edgar W. Kisse Brighton Washington G. Neff J. Martin Nellie Hawkins Gardner Detroit Michigan Hawkins Ainsworth

Christmas shoppers from Washington and area visitants

G E Howard of Kalona spent yesterday in Washington. G E Foster did his Christmas shopping in Washington. A C Ralston of West Chester was among shoppers in Washington. John Bulger of Riverside was among out of town visitors yesterday. Mrs J A Y Ashby went to Keota to visit relatives this morning.

G. E. Howard Kalona Washington G. E. Foster A. C. Ralston West Chester John Bulger of Riverside J. A. Y. Ashby Keota

Guard Outgrows U. S. Funds in Militia Report

The National Guard rapidly grows as of June 30 with 113 630 men and 81 organizations planned. Brig Gen Jesse Mel Carter notes expansion targets to 760 000 by year end, but warns that funds for this year cover only 122 000, risking future trouble without more appropriations.

Washington Der National Guard Militia Bureau Jesse Mel. Carter Carter

Marshal Foch Sails Home From New York Farewell

Marshal Foch left New York on his return to France, cheered by crowds and hailed as the Napoleon of Napoleons. Rodman Wanamaker led a farewell address as Foch reviewed the Fifteenth Regiment of the New York Guard before boarding for home, carrying a diamond brooch gifted by the city to his wife.

Rodman Wanamaker Hero Napoleon of New York Marshal Foch France Rodman Wanamiter Marsha Foch New York Guard Arts

Jap killed in Hoquiam gunfight with federal agents

In Hoquiam Washington on December 15 a Japanese man believed to be K Natsu purser on the Shinsei Maru was shot and killed during a revolver clash with two federal agents and four allied peddlers. Four Japanese fled unhurt as agents J B Brown and Ralph Latham said they had arranged to pay 82400 for 226 ounces of a drug from Shinsei Maru crew members before the shooting.

Hoquiam Wash K. Natsu J.B. Brown Ralph Latham

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