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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
At Washington on December 20 the naval arms conference abandons the submarine tonnage limits and the Hughes program. France Britain Japan and others pivot to replacements and capital ship construction timelines, with Britain to build two superdreadnoughts and France delaying commission of new vessels.
Two bandits shot an express messenger and robbed the mall and express car on a Missouri Pacific train from Joplin to Geis City of $952. No guards on duty as train deemed not important from post office view. Mail compartment not entered.
Official Cairo reports said the Lower Egypt situation was approaching normal with officials back at their offices and only schools closed. Minor disturbances persisted in Alexandria while Cairo, the canal zone and the interior remained quiet, suggesting the worst of the unrest had ended.
Former President Wilson, age 65, marked his birthday at his Washington home with an uneventful day. A steady stream of telegrams and letters from well wishers arrived at his 8th Street residence as quiet greetings filled the day.
The term crescent describes the increasing moon before it becomes a half moon. Linguistic roots trace crescent to Latin crescens meaning increasing, though many use the term for both waxing and waning phases.
Chicago reports Mrs. Harold F. McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller secured an absolute divorce from her husband, head of International Harvester, on desertion grounds. The divorce was signed within an hour after filing before Judge Charles A. McDonald, with witnesses and lawyers present.
London reports a secret Dublin meeting of both pro and anti treaty leaders reached a compromise to insure ratification. Lloyd George declared Britain’s farthest limit in recognizing Ireland’s freedom and warned any alteration would void the treaty. Sinn Fein clubs in North Donegal praised the pact and urged Dail Eireann members to vote for ratification.
In Navan Meath on December 20 the urban council adopted a resolution in support of ratifying the Anglo Irish Treaty. The executive committee of the Sinn Fein constituency urged representation for the people and warned rejection could lead to disorders and chaos, insisting ratification would end centuries of feud.
Jake Windell, sought in Los Angeles for the murders of two policemen, died at a Kingman Arizona hospital from four self-inflicted wounds just before a posse closed in near Ashfork. He denied firing the fatal shots in a special dispatch to the Los Angeles Times.
Louisville reports the Ohio River at its highest level in a decade with several towns cut off from rail service and food. The city plans cleanup before residents return home while a drowning death is confirmed from a car overturned in water.
Washington reports that Commissioner Blair rejects dollar a year volunteers to aid Prohibition enforcement. He says federal agents can handle Volstead Act tasks without outside help. Acting Commissioner Jones praises general enforcement as calls rise for moonshine raids, noting Christmas spending masks illicit profits.
A grand jury charged a man with obtaining a wine permit by fraud and accepting a 500 bribe from the Joseph Du company of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The case centers on alleged improper conduct linked to license approval and illicit payments.
Washington December 20 indications at the White House point to President Harding abandoning his tentative holiday plan at Pinehurst North Carolina. The president had a full list of engagements and a cabinet member said the cabinet would hold its regular meeting Friday.
In Chicago on December 29 ward Ohime a 45 year old engineer with J Swift and Co was held up by three automobile bandits. They took about 4000 dollars in currency as he walked to buy wedding presents and honeymoon furnishings. He was to be married soon.
Chicago votes to back light wines and beer, 1 to 1, urging state and national prohibitions laws to grant alcohol a legal status. Alderman Anthony Cermak leads the push with support from Meyer Thompson. a brisk, unsettled debate follows as Council members weigh the measure.
Former North Carolina Governor Thomas Walter Bickett dies at his Raleigh home after a paralytic stroke. He had not regained consciousness. In London, Sir John Hare, noted English actor and manager, dies at seventy seven.
Washington reports lawmakers plan to cut military size after reconvening in January. An appropriation of 75 000 for the army is reportedly agreed by Representative Anthony and other leaders, halving the present 150 000 strength if passed. Senators Borah Wadsworth and King push for further reductions in army and navy beyond the proposed 75 000 and 50 000 personnel limits.
W G Arnd head of local federal income tax office said a new set of forms is being prepared delaying the opening date for filing schedules which previously began January 1. The forms may not be ready by January 20 and there is no word yet on whether the final filing date March 15 will be set.
A Detroit United interurban tipped on its side while rounding a curve near Lake Orion, injuring 40 to 90 passengers with several seriously hurt. Ambulances were dispatched from Pontiac, Michigan, to the scene shortly before noon.
Citizens in Springfield Missouri face a vote on adopting the Sunday blue law revision. If approved the result will close all theaters and places of amusement on Sunday for 8,160 residents. Burtay Blie Lawy leads a campaign urging the measure.
Mexico City dispatch reports that soldiers who served under Francisco Villa will soon receive government land as part of a 1920 surrender agreement with the Huerta administration. Villa resides at Cannutille on a hacienda granted by the government. The article notes the surrender occurred in July 1920.
Nine hundred seven American soldiers two officers and an overseas casual detachment of 38 men and 16 destitute former soldiers left Coblenz for Antwerp to sail home aboard the transport Crook. All men are from the Second brigade and regret leaving as exchange is favorable and holidays are near.
Police search for two bandits who held up the Missouri Pacific train No. 200 express messenger at Joplin to Kansas City, looting the safe. Messenger L H A Holland was shot but has only a minor leg wound and is not seriously hurt.
The article notes that Americans spent over $100 million on toys and games in 1921. Domestic toy manufacturing value rose sharply since World War I, with exports and imports shifting as trade patterns changed. Toy imports fell after 1913 then rose again by 1921, while exports grew to about $4 million in 1921.
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