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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1921

Page

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American Princess Anastasia Denies Marriage for Title

Athens reports Princess Anastasia of Greece says she remains American at heart and did not wed Prince Christopher for status. She claims her husband’s rank harms him, notes her son William Leeds Jr. will stay in America, and mentions plans for homes in Greece and England along with a visit to the United States.

Athens Anastasia Prince Christopher of Greece United States William B. Leeds, Jr Amerléeh Nnd Annatisih America Pete England Slater Agtma Sun U. & Navy Wemy

Keep Sword Sharp says German commander in chief

In a New Year message Major General Von Seeckt urges soldiers to devote themselves to their calling. He declares the army must keep its sword sharp and shield untarnished and remain a true national army even after conscription ends. The tone emphasizes honor, patriotism, and national esteem.

Bertin von Seecht

German City Rations Rooms in War Scarcity

Cassell Germany January 3. In a city of 170000 people 5400 persons lack homes as the housing commission rationing rooming houses and hotels to shelter all during winter. Due to wartime building suspension many are housed in single rooms with space allocated regardless of ability to pay.

Cassell Germany City Housing Commission

Constantine Is Hard Up Amid Greek Financial Straits

Washington reports King Constantine of Greece faces a depleted treasury as Anglo French aid wanes and an American loan is sought. The Asian Minor expedition against Turkish nationalists strains finances, yet political reasons prevent recalls. It is said Greece has not drawn the full prior help and now seeks fresh U S support.

Washington Constantine Greece United States Asian Minor

Burned Homes in Middleton Ireland After Ambush

Report from Cork states that the military governor ordered destruction of several houses near Middleton after an ambush involving a potter and troops. Tenants were warned an hour to remove valuables but furniture was burned with the homes. Additional houses burned at Carrigiehill and a motor garage at Middleton.

Middleton Ballyadam Knockgriffin Tendon Cork Midtesa Ebiats Carrigiehill

Water Power Permit Applications From 27 States

The federal water power commission has 134 applications for permits under the water power act. Notable entries include one from Illinois one from Wisconsin and three from Minnesota. California leads with 25 entries New York 18 Washington 12 and Montana 10.

Washington Federal Water Power Commission Congress Ilfinélis Wisconsin Minnesota California New York Montana

Hollweg Dies Quietly Former German Chancellor Near Berlin

Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg former imperial chancellor died after a brief illness at his estate Hohenfinow near Berlin He was born in 1856 and was linked to the Von Bethmann banking family His career included Prussian interior minister and chancellor during critical years of World War I He opposed U boat ruthlessness and the Belgian treaty phrase scrap of paper remains famous.

Berlin Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg Germany Hohenfinnow Hollweg von Bethmann Frankfort Mathias Hollweg Bonn Prussia Pforia Gymnasium Strasburg Leipzig Brandenburg Prince von Buelow von Bethmann-Hollweg

Marines Devoured by Cannibals in Haiti Scare

Naval Board of Inquiry testimony details cannibal killings in Haiti over fourteen months. Marines Private Clarence Morris and Sgt Lawrence Muth were among victims. Private Harry Lawrence disappeared after a patrol clash. New religion linked to “moon feast” ritual described by Lt Cu kel s during Bellegarde trial.

Washington Haiti Naval Board of Inquiry Mt Countey Cukels Cadeus Bellegarde Locos Clarence E. Morris Marine Aviation Sergt Lawrence Muth Harry Lawrence Wes

Battle in County Monaghan at Ballybay

Dublin reports a clash at Ballybay near Monaghan between Sinn Feiners and police. The brief encounter occurred in the county portion of Monaghan with unspecified injuries reported. Authorities investigate, tensions rise in the border region and residents await further details.

Dublin Ballybay Monaghan County Monaghen Police

Attack on Barracks Sparks Sinn Fein Clash

Witnesses describe a riot outside a barracks as constables and police patrol were attacked by Sinn Fein members. One assailant and one civilian were killed, several wounded, and ten arrested as reinforcements arrived.

Tside Sinn

Journal notices and student travel wrap in Illinois

J M Finney of Washington and B E of Brighton depart Galesburg and Bushnell for business. Miss te Whittaker returns to Moline after visiting home folk. Miss Mary Brown and Miss Nellie Schtebel return to Iowa City to resume studies. Miss Harriett Dougherty and Miss Mae Allen return to University of Chicago for studies. Miss O Teurday travels to Minneapolis for Minnesota University studies with mother. Walter F Wilson ill in Kansas City. J M will head there as conveyed by Mrs Wilson. He is staying at Muhlbach hotel under good care.

Mary Brown Nellie Schtebel Iowa City Harriett Dougherty Minneapolis Minnesota Minnesota University J. W Teeter Q. Lettire Kansas City Walter F. Wilson J M Walter Wilson Walter Muhlbach Hotel

Iowa Masons Honor Secretary Meredith

Secretary Meredith of the department of agriculture accepted the post of deputy for the supreme council Scottish Rite Masons. The honor was tendered today by Sovereign Grand Commander George F. Moore in Washington D C.

Washington, D. C Meredith Department of Agriculture Supreme Council George F. Moore

Silos on Iowa Farms Rise to 26746 in 1920

Des Moines report shows 26,746 silos in use on Iowa farms in 1920, up about 4,000 from the previous year per township assessors. The figures come from the latest available assessments.

Iowa Des Moines

De Valera Mystery Deepens in London Reporting

Scotland Yard and the lie office fail to locate Eamonn de Valera amid conflicting accounts of his Dublin return. London papers debate aims of his visit with peace or renewed armed action, while Irish leaders and observers weigh possible negotiations and amnesty issues.

Scotland Yard Irish Republic London Jan Eamonn de Valera Lieh Ireland Dublin de Valera Herald Livy George The Observer Stephen Gwynn Sinn Fein America Lloyd George

Garvin urges Irish settlement as key to naval talks

Garvin argues that a real settlement with Te Valera could ease tension, suggesting the British push for Irish issues before seeking broader naval arms limits. He notes America may back a proposal if Britain resolves the Irish question first.

Lloyd George Garvin Te Valera America England

Harding Faces Busy Week Ahead in Washington

President elect Harding will host many visitors in the coming seven days as domestic issues demand focus. Senator Marding will travel to Columbus on Wednesday to receive Masonic degrees from the Columbus Masonic jurisdiction.

Marion Harding Marding Columbus

Officers Elected by Two Churches at Yearly Meetings

The First and Second United Presbyterian churches held annual business meetings with officer elections and reports. In the Second Church, 195 attendees enjoyed a New Year dinner and a program of solos and recitations. The congregational reports highlighted conversions, baptisms, admissions by letter, and deaths. treasurer noted over 10,000 dollars handled, pledges to the New World Movement. At First Church, officers were elected, and notes covered foreign missions substitution request for Prof. C. A. Owen, a new benevolence fund, and financial results for the nine months of the church year.

First Second United Presbyterian Second United Presbyterian Church Brethren of the First Church Tommie Wolfe Alice Wolfe Alice Warnock Walter Wells Howard McMillian New World Movement Congregational Charles Wolfe Harvey Meek Charlotte Carson William Mayhew C. W. McLaughlin M. C. DeLong Nellie Tripp Poe Board of Foreign Missions C. A. Owen Henry Rankin Cairo

President Wilson Opposed to Action by Executive

A brief note states President Wilson will oppose the action and argues it should be taken by the executive branch rather than by Congress or other bodies. The message emphasizes executive leadership and constitutional balance in the current policy debate.

Wilson

Wilson Likely Veto Follows War Finance Revival Plan

President Wilson is expected to veto a resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation to aid farming and other industries. Secretary Houston advised against the measure, and official sources report the decision as forthcoming in Washington.

Evening Journal Washngton D. C Wilson War Finance Corporation Houston

First Church marks seventh anniversary of Pastor Wishart

Dr. J. M. Wishart of the First United Presbyterian Church Sunday completed his seventh year as pastor. He delivered an anniversary sermon urging deeper consecration and active church work. He noted Washington churches have all changed pastors in seven years and described a changed congregation. Week of prayer set with leaders listed for each day and next Sabbath morning communion services announced.

J. M. Wishart First United Presbyterian Church Washington R. L. Livingston Howard Crozier Althea Montgomery J. M. Godfrey

Miss Helen Wright Leaves for California Winter

Miss Helen Wright who had visited Mrs. C. C. Lewis for several days departed yesterday morning for Chicago and plans to continue to California for the winter.

Helen Wright

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Princess OF U.S Leeds Tina Riva King ASK Water Power Commission Savages County Monaghan Logal News J. M. Finney B. E Brighton Galesburg Bushnell Iowa Masons U. P. Con WAR Finance Board the War Finance Corporation
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