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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
1
President Harding warns Congress that passing proposed World War I bonus legislation now would hinder restoration and threaten financial stability. He urges tax reform and reduced expenditures, stressing readiness to meet obligations while avoiding new burdens on the treasury.
Police report high explosives discovered in a center city bank safety deposit box. Joseph Berger, jailed earlier in Cleveland on a safe burglary charge, prompted the reveal of the hazard.
Eamonn De Valera and other Irish delegates arrived in London to join Premier Floyd George for the peace conference. They were greeted with an enthusiastic reception amid expected talks on Irish issues.
Washington officials indicate the United States will defend Russia s territorial integrity at the forthcoming disarmament conference and Far East talks. The stance implicates revamping Baltic treaties and signals support for a restored Russia, as Japan, Britain, France, Italy, and China weigh invitations to participate. Russia s Pacific significance appears to influence conference timetables and disarmament plans.
The conference’s core aim appears to be saving China and Russia from Japan which has seized growing holdings in China and claimed mainland Russian interests. It is argued that obstruction of Japan by international agreement would lead to Japan's automatic surrender to the United States on Yap and immigration issues.
Beaverdale Pennsylvania eight miles east of Johnstown sees state trooper patrols after violent disorders erupt when local residents angered by Italian outrages confront Italians. Five Italian businesses dynamited cause heavy property loss. Several wounded as gunfire continues through the night.
Baseball standings show the National League games with Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia and their scores. American League results include Washington Chicago Cleveland 7 6 Boston 1 4 New York 4 St. Louis 4 Detroit 2 Philadelphia L.
France signals willingness to attend a Washington disarmament conference with Premier Briand publicly backing the invitation. Paris cheerfully endorses the plan while Britain and Germany respond positively in initial press comments.
Brief aphorism notes that personal interest should not drive behavior and urges consideration of how actions affect others. The quotation attributed to Wagner emphasizes prudence and social responsibility over self interest.
An unknown small freighter sighted 750 miles southeast of Halifax by the British ship Croxteth Hall violated maritime lights rules and refused to identify itself. Signals, flares, and wireless attempts failed and the vessel then disappeared after a brief approach and evasive maneuvers.
Washington July 1 President Trarding addressed the nation as Chairman Penrose moved to recommit the bonus bill to the finance committee. Senator Tourese urged careful further consideration while Senator Robinson of Arkansas warned the motion could kill the measure for years. The vote on recommitment was awaited with emphasis on future action.
Berlin reports Poland has decreed a compulsory loan to address a severe financial crisis. Property holders valued at 1000005 Polish marks with incomes above 36000 will pay 2140 marks. Higher valued properties face 20 percent contributions. income portions start at 1000 marks for the first 36000 and scale upward to 50 percent for large incomes.
London July 18 Harry Hawker famed aviator died when his aircraft burst into flames on landing at Hendon. He gained fame in May 1919 during a transatlantic attempt from the Canadian coast to Ireland, which failed and left his craft in mud. He was rescued by the Danish steamer Mary and later decorated on his return to England.
A July blaze damaged a Bradford Catholic church in Kewanee, described by locals as among the finest in Central Illinois. Investigations focus on cause and impact on the parish and community.
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