13 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1922
Page
1
Rome witnesses a grand papal coronation with thousands in San Pietro as ticket fraud and crowd mismanagement spark panic. Guards in steel helmets, a papal cortege, and the ceremonial rites unfold while officials address forged tickets and strained security.
A new machine gun capable of firing 6 500 rounds per minute is invented by Gregorio Arias a retired telegrapher from Coruna. Five men are needed to operate it and the gun reportedly uses 0ber rounds.
Michael Collins speaks amid Irish talks, praising Sir James Craig as reasonable but pressed by Ulster extremists. He urges all Irish representatives to meet on equal terms, argues for immediate treaty referendum, and outlines plans for a unified constitution and equal suffrage while addressing debts and wartime bonds.
President Harding urged a return to the convention system at the Lincoln Day banquet of the League of Republican Clubs. He praised Lincoln as the great partisan and urged intelligent conventions to express the conscience of party members rather than personal appeal. He stressed loyalty, opposing factions, and the value of party discipline in politics.
Raymond J. Hisehert, Chicago financier, faced bankruptcy and a $7 million liability as a receiver was appointed for his holdings at 1 Marry Street. The Central Trust Company took control amid widespread debt claims by Lithuanian investors totaling around 7 million.
President adopts a hands off policy as Republicans report overwhelming opposition to the Ways and Means plan for a soldiers bonus tax scheme. A four man subcommittee aims to salvage a funding method, with a sales tax proposed as a compromise after deadlock on gasoline, auto, parcels post, tobacco, stock and real estate transfer taxes. Senate leaders Smoot and McCumber and House Chair Fordney press for a financing plan that works.
A report states British forces are detained influencing changes in the War Department’s strategic plans. Authorities consider the impact on supply routes, troop allocations, and Allied coordination as investigations continue.
Dublin on February 18 reports a suspension of the evacuation of British troops and other forces from the capital. Steamers bound for Liverpool with contingents were cancelled amid unrest blamed on radical outbreaks in Ulster. The Irish government pleads for calm as authorities seek to quell disturbances.
An old tale describes a fox entombed in a field to lure ravens and other birds. The fox pretends to be dead, and when the birds close in it suddenly springs up and attacks, tearing them apart.
The jack in the pulpit also called Indian turnip is a spring woodland arum family plant. The spathe sheath around the central portion is a modified leaf protecting the flowers.
A reflective note discusses art as enduring beyond shifting human ideas, comparing art to the universe which remains constant while conceptions evolve. The text emphasizes art’s independence from fleeting trends and frames Heine as a reference point in exploring the enduring nature of artistic expression.
Members of the special sub committee charged with crafting the bonus financing plan said a completely new revenue method would be adopted. The group contends current approaches are inadequate and seeks an alternative to fund the bonus.
Miss Elsie Hill daughter of Congressman J B Hill of Connecticut seeks to follow her father into Congress. Reports from party leaders say she intends to run in the same district while retaining her maiden name. Earlier she consulted Prof Albert Leavitt of the University of North Dakota about her plans.
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