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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1921

Page

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Smuts Planed to Meet Irish Chiefs Conference Set Friday

Gen Jan Smuts premier of the Union of South Africa arrived in Dublin as guest of the lord mayor. Sinn Fein leaders invited him noting his Boer War record and League of Nations handbook. London reports say talks may ease Ireland toward autonomy while conditional armistice prospects exist.

Dublin Ireland Jan Christian Smuts Union of South Africa Dubdtin Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein R. C. Barton Wicklow General Smuts Kingstown London Dublin Castle Dail Eireann Jan Smuts Promier South Africa Soouts Sinn Famoun de Valera Arthur Griffiths Dulin Morning Post James Craig Ulster Belfast Eamonn de Valera Lloyd George Lord Midleton England Holyhead Personnally Ile

Unclear Decision Statements Reported Monday Night

A report notes that on Monday night certain decisions were said to have been reached but details about their character were not disclosed.

Two Die in Historic Inn Fire at Canoe Place Inn

Fire tore through the Canoe Place Inn, trapping maid Mike Florence Whittington and cashier Richard Heineman who perished. Only three guests escaped uninjured. The inn, built in 1685, once hosted John L. Sullivan as he trained for a fight with Corbett.

L. 1 Canoe Place Inn John L. Sullivan Corbett Mike Florence Whittington Richard Heineman

Girl school teacher shot dead near Newry attack

Belfast reports a school teacher named McAnuff was killed while shielding her brother from an armed attack near Newry. The assault was carried out by a band of armed men according to Newry messages.

Belfast Newry Schoel McAnuff

Hottest Day Sweeps Across Canada Citing Heat and Fires

The year’s peak heat grips Canada with deaths from heat prostration in multiple cities. London Ontario hits 100 degrees while other towns report 91 to 105. Forest fire risk rises as lack of rain dries tinder and threatens large areas in northern Ontario.

Toronto Ont Canada London Outario

Negro SLAIN IN COURT ROOM IN Vicksburg

In Vicksburg Mississippi George Deal colored indicted for killing his brother in law a preacher was shot dead in a courtroom by Sheriff Shannon as Deal tried to seize a deputy s revolver from a table. The incident occurred during a paused trial date decision.

Vicksburgh Miss George Deal Shannon Deal Hobeler Lobeler

Bodies recovered from blast at Standard Oil refinery

Rescue teams comb ruination at Whiting Indiana after a high pressure stilts leak blew a steel cylinder at the Standard Oil refinery killing nine and injuring about twenty. Wrecking crews expect more fatalities as unidentified bodies remain.

Whiting Ind Standard Oil Company Joseph Payle Company Fire Department Gus Johnson Fred Harbrecht George Dvorsak Frank Stout Hammond Frank Engle Joseph Baulda

Oils Peril to Obregon Heightens Mexican Crisis

Washington reports a new Mexican internal crisis as Obregon faces potential peril from within. The Standard Oil company halted exports and major interests cut shipments after a 12 percent oil export tax increase, threatening government revenue and possibly uniting revolutionary factions against Obregon. The U.S. State Department monitors the developing situation.

Washington Mexico Obregon Standard Standard Ol Company Vest Acton

Meighen Warns Britain Over Japan Pact Renewal

Canadian Premier Meighen, at the imperial conference in London, warned that Canada would declare itself outside the Anglo Japanese treaty if renewed by Great Britain, a move seen as a constitutional challenge. His secretary said he had seen the report but could not comment. Meanwhile the US government had not submitted any official representations on the treaty.

London L’remier Meighen Canada Great Britain Manchester Guardian Elire Meighen Prewhler United States

Warships Deployed as Mexican Labor Disputes Rise

U S gunboats Sacramento and Cleveland ordered to Tampico as a precaution amid unemployment from oil sector shutdowns. Navy secretary Denby said ships will stay outside the three wire limit to protect American interests if violence develops. Indemnity decree for displaced workers reported but amount not stated.

Obregon Department’ of the Interior Tampico Arnul Gomez Vera Cruz Washington United States Sacramento Cleveland State Departments Navy Department Pico Galveston Critobel Canal Zobe Taaplee Department Mexico Mexico City Taragulipas Vera Crus

Senator Pietehey Criticizes Economy Claims in Senate

Washington reports Senator Pietehey Chem of Florida accused the Republic party and the administration of false economy claims. He said hundreds of government employees were discharged in the name of economy while Congress moved to restructure judgeships and call for investigations requiring new staff.

Washington Congress Pietehey Chem Florida Senate Eferka

DARED TO DIVE BOY DROWNS IN DELAVAN LAKE

Ernest Miller, twenty from Chicago, drowned after taking a dare to dive in Delavan Lake at Jonesville Wisconsin. His parents arrived by car to help search for the body while witnesses recalled girls saying he did not resurface.

Chicago Delavan Lake Jonesville Wis Ernest Miller

Spanish Cabinet Resigns Under Allendesalazar

Madrid reports the cabinet of Premier Allendesalazar has resigned on July 6, prompting political maneuvering as parties seek to form a new administration and address the crisis following the change in leadership.

Madrid Allendesalazar

Two Women Rescued From Niagara River Incident

At Niagara Falls New York on July 6 Mrs. Joseph Raines of this city fainted and slid into the Niagara river near the American falls. A bystander heroically tossed a rope to reach her and pulled her to safety with assistance from others. Mrs. Raines’ companion was rescued first and both women received first aid from Dr. Fred Blanker.

Niagara Falls Niagara River American Falls Joseph Raines Goat Island Mrs. Raines George Healey Fred Blanker Columbus

500 Koreans Killed in Battle by Siberian Bolsheviki

Alarm spreads as 500 Koreans are reported killed in a battle with Siberian Bolsheviki. Details are scarce, but authorities confirm the high casualties and ongoing clashes on the frontier.

Trotsky Jailed and War Minister Arrests Reported Abroad

Paris dispatch reports Lenin jailing his War Minister and five shot in Dublin. From Seoul a July 6 note says five Koreans were killed in border fighting with Japanese troops. Several thousand Koreans have joined the Siberian Bolsheviki amid unrest.

Evening Journal Seoul Korea Iberian Bolsheviki

Russian Soviet Minister Reportedly Aired by Premier Lenlae

Report from Paris dated July 6 states Leonc hy, Russian Soviet minister, has been aired by Premier Lenlae. The brief dispatch notes a high level exchange affecting Soviet foreign policy.

Paris Leonc Hy Lenlae

Dublin Home Burn Victim Reedies Muskerry Estate Fire

Special to The Evening Journal reports a fire at the Lord Muskerry residence in Dublin on Monday night. Mrs. B D Crosier and her daughter Patricia were injured and moved this morning to Clinton after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Barthel at their home.

Inish Burn Dublin Lord Muskerry B. D. Crosier Patricia Clinton Fred Barthelomew

Wisconsin Republican Attacks Pordney Tariff Plan in House

Representative Freer of Wisconsin, a committee member, issued a dissenting statement against the majority on the Pordney tariff bill. He says portions do not meet party platform promises and defendable provisions are lacking. His critique focuses on a three year embargo section affecting inspection of dyes and coloring matters.

Washington Daly St Weets Wags Wweans Coum Frenc Wisconsin Freac

Pressmen Return to Work After Union Advice

Three Montreal pressmen who struck for higher wages resumed work following guidance from George L. Berry international president. He warned the walkout would be a serious error given current industrial conditions. They returned to work under the old contract.

Montreal George L. Berry

Auto robbers in disguise strike near Hammond

Two men dressed as women operated east of Hammond robbing motorists in a wholesale fashion. They visited Ray Ogden's place near the city outskirts and tapped the center register for $500. Albany NX. Suzy employs about 2,000 workers at Delaware and Hudson shops as several plants reopen after six weeks of closure.

Hammon Ind Hammond Ray Ogden Cnet Albany Delaware & Hudson Railroad State Pennsylvania

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