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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1922

Page

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Pacific Naval Pact Agreed After Plenary Session Set

Washington January 31 United States Great Britain and Japan reach final Article 19 on Pacific fortifications and naval bases The pact limits fortifications in Guam Philippines and insular possessions while permitting routine maintenance and replacements without expanding fortifications in listed territories

Washington United States Great Britain Japan Britishmpire Insular United Commonwealth of Australia Pacific Ocean Kurile Islands Ue Bonin Islands Armatuidistilmoa Lovochoo Islands Fortress Pescadores

Bishop Peter T. Rowe Remembered After Alleged Incident

Rt Rev Peter T Rowe longtime bishop of Alaska for 26 years suffered an alleged incident at the Wyte house. Local church officials offered statements as investigators reviewed the event and his condition.

Peter T. Rowe Alaska Wyte House

Riot at Standard Jute Mills Paralyzes Calcutta Suburbs

Four thousand workers at the Standard jute mills in Titteglut near Calcutta rioted after demands for the release of two arrested comrades. Police fired into the crowd after missiles were thrown. several casualties reported and twelve officers injured.

Calcuta Titteglut Calcutta Sceme

Man Kills Wolf in Minneapolis Street Fight

Arthur Laser, 27, appeared at the city light with a 61 pound wolf he believed to be a dog. The animal sprang on him as he walked home in the early morning. Laser wrestled the wolf to the ground and pummeled its brains on the pavement.

Minneapolis Minn Dan, Sr Arthur Laser Citghet Laner

Twenty Heating Firms Indicted Under Donnelly Law

New York January 31 twenty corporations and twenty individuals in the heating and ventilating branch of building industry were indicted by a Supreme Court grand jury for violation of the Donnelly anti trust law.

New York Supreme Court

Brentano Seen as Hungary Envoy Pick for Senate

Theodore Brentano of Chicago met President Harding at the White House and, following their interview, his name is expected to be sent to the Senate within a few days for approval as ambassador to Hungary. The Hungarian government had signaled acceptance.

Washington Theolore Brentano Chiesgo Harding White House Brentano Senate Hungary

German reparations reply deemed unsatisfactory by allies

Paris January 31 The reparations commission will forward Germanys latest proposals to the allied governments and seek their decision on whether to handle the matter with Germany directly or again by the commission. The Cannes conference decision directs that any German reply be sent to the supreme councils for consideration. The French press largely agrees the German reply is unsatisfactory with critics citing too many ifs threats and demands.

Paris Allied Germany Cannes Supreme Council Clemens Cean Keho National Reparations Commission

Inquiries Into Theatre Collapse After Knickerbocker Disaster

Washington reports show 108 dead and 130 in hospital after the Knickerbocker Theatre collapse. Five investigations are launched by Congress, the District, and courts, with experts citing deteriorated concrete and warped walls.

Washington Jan Homse Coluntin Senate Capper House Ryan New York Knickerbocker Federal Grand Jury District of Columbia J. Ramsey Nevitt Congress

Capital Crashes Prompt Congressional Hurry for Blame

Washington residents and lawmakers push for swift blame assignment after a major disaster. The Federal grand jury surveyed the disaster site as United States Attorney Cordon and Foreman Mellunde announced an immediate ground inquiry into the catastrophe.

Washington Thistelet Federal Grand Jury United States Cordon Mellunde Bester

Shank Leads March Demanding Indiana Governor Oust

In Indianapolis a crowd of about twelve thousand led by Mayor Lew Shank surrounded the statehouse demanding Governor McCray resign the energy commission over a 15 million merger of the Indiana Electric Company. The governor refused to appear, and Shank urged the crowd to wait for a committee to negotiate.

Indianapolis Lew Shank Statehouse Olive Street Capitol McCray Coree Indiana Electric Corporation Povernoy McCray Shank Service Commission

Why Colonels Remain Popular Across War and Peace

The Houston Post notes the title Colonel spreads its nobility in both war and peace, highlighting its democratic reach and broad respect. The piece argues the rank’s appeal lies in its equal distribution of honor and leadership across society.

Houston Post

Preconclave Services At Vatican Amid Conclave Preparations

Rome January 31 final preparations begin for the papal conclave to choose Benedict XV's successor. Cardinals arrive for three requiem masses in the Sistine Chapel as Swiss guards escort dignitaries. A choir member suddenly shouted down with anti pope slogans, was restrained by guards. The tomb of the late pontiff stands in the chapel as the conclave proceeds.

Rome Jen Wiel Benedict XV Sistine Chapel Perepee Swiss Guarde Sala Yregale Sala Ducale Pontifical Choir Cardinal Vannutelli Tenediet XV Sistine Choir

Blizzard His California

A wind rain and snow storm in southern California damaged street car lines telephone and electric gas service. No definite reports yet but fears rise of damage to fruit and vegetable crops.

Los Angeles Cal California Electrc

Whisky withdrawal denied by Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court denied whisky owners in government bonded warehouses the right to withdraw their stock by paying taxes and move it to their homes. The decision affects bonded whiskey held in warehouses across the country as of January 31.

U. S. Supreme Court Washington Jan Supreme Court of the United States

Vatican Conclave Preparations Include Oath of Secrecy

Cardinal De Lai officiated with Cardinals Vico Pompiei and Cagtero. Delegations from Genoa Bologna and Knights of the Sword Cape and Malta attended in ceremonial dress. Diplomats sat before the reredos as oath of secrecy outlined for those inside the Vatican during the conclave. New security devices at St. Damaso courtyard entrances allow sealed transfers only in the presence of two witnesses.

Cardinal de Lai Vico Pompiei Cagtero Genoa Bologna Knights of the Sword and Cape Order of Malta Vatican Sala Regia Sistine Chapel St. Damaso

World Court opens at The Hague with eleven judges named

The permanent world court of international justice opened in the Peace Palace The Hague with eleven judges elected by fifty one nations. It will handle interpretations of treaties and disputes referred by states and oversee matters on international labor transit liquors in Africa arms and minority protection. Judge John Bassett Moore is American. Salaries range from 15 000 to 40 000 florins with the president earning 60 000 florins.

The Hague Holland Peace Palace Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations Africa United State John Bassett Moore State Department Pan-American Society

Parker Lands Union Labor at Civic Federation Talk

Judge Atlen R. Parker, president of the National Civic Federation, told the federation here that organized labor has done more than any other agency to check the doctrines of "Rooseveltian Red" and parlor socialists. Parker spoke at the opening of the federation's twenty second annual convention, which will continue for three days.

New York Dan Organized Labor Roesian Rede LW. W United States Atlen BR. Parker National Civic Federation Judge Parker Federation

Eight Notre Dame Players Confess to Semi Pro Game

Eight Notre Dame athletes admitted to Father William Currey and Knute Trowine they played in a semi professional game against Carlinville on November 27, 1921. They were disqualified from Notre Dame athletics for the incident. Players named include Eddie Anderson Mason City and Chester Wynne Orinogue among others.

South Bend Ind Notre Dam University William Currey Knute Trowine Taylorville Sl Carlinville Notre Dame Eddie Anderson Mason City Chester Wynne Kan Roger Kuey Chicago Lawrence Shaw Harry Mars Huntington Robert Kelan Fort Madison Fort

Orphans Among 408 Aboard Returning to Port

The United States liner Princess Natolka, en route to Danzig, reports steering gear failure in heavy seas and is limping back to port. Among the 408 passengers are 150 Polish orphans seeking relatives in their homeland.

New York Jan. Li Unites States Princess Natolka Danzig

Seventy Seized in Omaha Maids

Omaha police under Commissioner Henry Dunn arrest more than seventy persons in a drive to clean up Omaha. Officers began early arrests for vagrancy and raiding alleged disorderly houses amid a rise in robberies and holdups, police say.

Omaha Henry Dunn Resson

Cardinal Vannutelli Named for Papal Throne

Cardinal Vannutelli, dean of the Sacred College, born December 5, 1836 in Genazzano, was created cardinal by Pius IX and proclaimed on June 23, 1890, as a leading papal candidate.

Ts Mb Vincent Vacgutelli The Sacred College of Cardinals Cardinal Vannnutell Cgenazgano Petto Dee Isso

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India Minnesota Berlin Goddens Pope Blizzard Jimmie World Court Tribunal the Hague Parker Lands Union Labor W. W Taylorville U. S Poland Cardinal Vannutell
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