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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1922

Page

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Mary Minter Under Guard In Film Case

Mary Miles Minter was guarded by detectives at her Hollywood home before funeral services for William Desmond Taylor. A suspect named Sands was found in Carlin, Nevada and released after proving an alibi. Chauffeur A M Meister testified about a taxi ride involving two men and two women, with one man carrying a feathered case and wearing a muffler, connected to the Taylor murder investigation.

Lee Angele Hh Mary Miles Inter Futous William Desmond Taylor Tion Diretter Borths St. Paul's Cathedral Edward FF. Sonds Carlin Nerwadi A. M. Meister South Broadway Wiltshire District Ambassador Hotel Alvarado Street Taylor South Alvarado Street Jim Douglas Maclean

Culbertson Named Vice Chairman of U S Tariff Commission

William S. Culbertson, technical advisor to the American arts delegation, is designated by President Harding to be vice chairman of the United States tariff commission. Culbertson was originally appointed by President Wilson as a tariff commissioner and reappointed for a twelve year term by President Harding in March 1921.

William S. Culbertson American Arts Harding United States Tarif Commission Culbertson Wilson Tariff Commission

Rodenberg May Quit Congress for Springfield Run

State Treasurer Edward F. Miller announced he will run for Congress in the Twenty second district to succeed W A Rodenberg of East St Louis. Friends say Rodenberg may retire to take a ministerial post. Switzerland death noted for mother of Billie Burke in Hastings New York.

Springfield Edward FE. Miller Congress Twenty-second W. A. Rodenberg East St. Lewis Friends Rodenberg Switzerland

Conference Pacts Put Into Effect

Washington notes the armament and Far East provisions mostly to be applied by commissions while naval terms await future renewal eight years hence. The secretariat remains to print minutes and coordinate China commitments before closing doors. In New York diplomats bid farewell to officials aboard the Aquitania bound for Southampton and Cherbourg.

Washington Feb. S Far East Secretariat-General China New York Southampton Cherbourg Arthur J. Balfour Lord Lee of Fareham Admiralty Lee Sir KB. Chatfield M. F. Day

King George Addresses Commons For Closer Tie With U S and Ireland

The king opened parliament with a throne speech calling for laws to implement the Irish treaty and a pact with France to deter German aggression. He praised the Washington conference on disarmament and praised U S Britain ties while noting persistent unemployment as a major issue.

London George France Germany Far East British Empire United States Japan

Britain Eyes War Council Rift After Washington Conference

The coalition government shows strains as Parliament reopens under Lloyd George. He hails the Washington conference as a landmark achievement while debates over reforms in the house of commons hint at renewed rivalry in international affairs.

House of Fords Great Britain Lloyd George House of Commons

Ford Offer Goes to Farmer's Body for Project

Senate debate ends with approval of Henry Ford contract for Muskegon Shale project. Opponents urge referral to appropriations committee citing agriculture and financing concerns. Senator Underwood defends quick handling as essential to fund farm fertilizer development and avoid delay.

FORD Farmer's Body Washington Feb. S Senate Henry Ford Agricultural Committee Wadesworth New York Appropriations Committee Weeks Gsal Congress Underwood Treasury

Harding Pushes Six Armament Treaties to Senate This Week

President Harding aims to present the six arms conference treaties to the Senate for rapid ratification this week. The White House says no reservations are needed, and军 the administration will oppose any proposed changes while delaying fortification and ship scrapping until after ratification. Shipment of 70 howitzers to the Philippines is halted to avoid violating the naval pact.

Washington Harding Senate Lodge Iepublican White House Dhuralay Permey Congress Wae Vurth Guan Utippines Philippines Secretary of War Weeks United States

Spirit and Letter of the treaty plan to cut naval appropriations

White House dinner outlined proposals to cut naval spending in line with arms conference reductions. Republican leaders and senators named as key figures urged immediate reduction of armed forces, aiming for a U S army of 100000 and saving about 100 million dollars yearly. Evacuation of American troops from Germany was urged. Genoa conference participation decision to be announced at Friday cabinet meeting with no change in sentiment against sending delegates.

Enother White House Dieeneset John T. Adams Republican National Senators Lodge Massachusetts McCormick Tiinets Curtis Kateas Watsworth New York Permald Maine Kenece Minnesota Frelliaing Sen New Jerseys France Marylin S Mondell Wyoming Lemsworth Ohio Britten Llineis Dunn Darrow Vennayivenia Andersen Nolan Caiformia Greene Versmont Borah Hepatiitean Idaho United States Germany Genoa White House

Police seek New York aid in identifying body linked to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw

Washington police report a body found near the Seventh Street wharf is possibly that of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. The clothed woman about thirty years old floated in the river for an estimated three weeks, and authorities compare features to Thaw’s photographs and ask New York officials to help confirm identity.

Washington Feb. S Dpotomac River Evelyn Nesbit Thaw New York Seventh Street Wbo Norualy Creed Firce

Four Die in Lexington Hotel Fire in Richmond Area

A blaze at the Lexington hotel and adjoining buildings on Twelfth and Main streets killed at least four people and injured about thirty. Victims include M. J. Fox of Williamsport and Hiram F. Austin of Fincastle. Fire destroyed or damaged multiple nearby structures as firefighters battled the flames.

Richmond William C. Bailey New York Paul Bigene William P. Little Portsmouth J. H. Webb Fincastle Clyde W. Sanders Pearl Laundry Wilson Paper Company Savings Bank of Richmond Branch Cabell Co Cooperative Exchange T. Johnson J. N. Webb

Ragged remarks spark reflections on neighborhood generosity

In a brief exchange cited by the American Legion Weekly, a speaker chides another for ragged appearance, prompting a remark that the scene reflects the neighborhood’s generosity and communal spirit.

Tlady Bex American Legion Weekly

Jobless Lock Up Scene At Poplar Board Office

Unemployed crowds surrounded the Poplar welfare board office at night trapping officials responsible for distributing relief. Guards tightened the door as rioters demanded aid, while authorities reportedly restored previous relief methods. A red flag was hoisted on the building showing the altercation.

Lonwen Pel Poplar Board of Whermbane Heca Ber Engh Tse He Ee Goridians Ministry of Health Noth Board Room

Soldier Bonus Price Tag Reaches 2.5 Billion

Estimates prepared for the House Ways and Means Committee show the federal government would need about 2.5 billion dollars to fund a soldiers bonus. Revenue sources remain under review by House and Senate committees with intercommittee talks anticipated to start soon.

Washington, Feb. S House Ways and Means Army Navy Marine Corps Senate Fiance Committee Bons Heart House Committee

AFL to Back Miners in Wage Fight This Spring

New York labor officials report assurances from President Samuel Gompers that the AFL will support miners in their battle against wage cuts this spring. Gompers accuses mine owners of profiting from inflated coal prices and seeks to defend workers' rights.

New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor American Labor Movement Gompers

Harding selects envoy trio for Germany Austria Hungary

President Harding nominates Alanson B. Houghton of New York as ambassador to Germany Albert Henry Washburn of Massachusetts as minister to Austria and Theodore Brentane of Illinois as minister to Hungary with Joe Elungwry listed in the dispatch.

Washington Feb S Germay Austria Hungary Harding Alanson B. Houghton New York Germany Albert Henry Washburn Massachusetts Theodore Brentane Illinois Joe Elungwry

Col Rees Named Director of Veteran Housing Division

Col. R. J. Rees formerly in charge of educational work with the Ackd. F. n Prance is appointed director and chief of the rehabilitation division of the veterans housing program.

Col R. T Tees Ackd. F N Prance The Veterans “Heeata

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Mary Minter Sands Nev Taylor Murde E. E. Miller Billie Burke Hastings S. Y Bire Hanche Burke Plorenz Ziegfeld Billy Barke King George Commons Tam United States of America House of Lords the Commons Solon Evelyn Thaw Potomac Lexington Doles House Committee A. F. OF L Erentano R. J. Rees
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