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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1921

Page

1

Oil Tariff Fight Defeats Crude Oil Duty In House

In Washington on July 10 the Committee of the Whole voted 187 to 79 to strike crude oil from the tariff list, defeating proposals to impose a protective duty. President Harding opposed such a duty in a June letter urging free entry to crude oil, arguing it would clash with foreign policy and future supply needs.

Washington House Harding Fordacy Ways and Means Committee Ferdney U.S Chatraman Fordney Eoutr Limber Committee On Ways and Means Representative Treadway Massachusetts

Skunk Stops John D's Golf Course Purchase

Tarrytown New York July 1 John D Rockefellers private golf course acquired by Windicap which made playing more distorting than bunkers gaps or irregular bagardy.

Tarrytown N. Y John D

Standings of the clubs in the National and American Leagues

The page lists standings for the National League with teams like Chicago and Brooklyn and results such as 1. Laws and 5-6 marks. The American League shows Chicago 5-4 and New York 16 with other teams including Cleveland and Detroit present in the table.

Chicago Brooklyn Freston Laws Cincknatt Pitiedespite New York Pittsburgh Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit Bt Lewis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Esdeveesaee Aris Cinecinoati Loat Peret York Ashington Laie

Air bomb lands ship. Frankfort not sunk

A 600 pound air bomb dropped by an army airplane struck midship on the former Cer joan cruiser Frankfort near Virginia Capes. Navy personnel reported damage to upper works, but the vessel remained afloat. the message stated the ship had taken water and heavier missiles were expected.

Washington Frankfort Virgina Copes Navy Department Bing

Wild animal disrupts Links prompting mask use and accident

A powerful flying intruder disrupted the Links atmosphere causing golfers to wear masks. The interloper allegedly seized a rifle during a hazy moment and accidentally shot himself in the leg, then was taken to a hospital.

Tual Cme Rockefelter

Wilsons Note on War Debt Out in 1920 Letter

A 1920 Wilson letter to Lloyd George, submitted to the Senate, states the United States will not consent to cancel or exchange Britain's debt. The message urges funding of the British debt to strengthen friendship, warning that nonpayment could force treasury measures.

Washington Woodrow Wilson Lloyd George Great Britalip United States Great Britain Ledge Massachusetts Wilson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Houston Paris Lioyd George America

Fearful Split in Japan Over Far Eastern Disarmament Talks

Washington reports indicate Japan is divided over Harding's planned disarmament conference and Far Eastern talks. Bureaucrats fear Anglo-Saxon dominance could strangle Japan's Asia policy, while liberals press for clear Japanese demands. Reactions from Tokyo show a crisis requiring tact and broad vision.

Washington Res Harding Japan Tokyo China Iesnes Sutonene Pre Asia Privy Council Chugil Shogyo Shhopo

Secret Anglo Saxon aims seen in China conference invite

The text argues there is a hidden Anglo Saxon objective behind inviting China to join a conference. It claims Japan should participate only if all disputes with the United States are resolved and Pacific territories opened to Orientals. The Nichi Nichi calls Japan a sensitive nation facing fear and suspicion and urges decisive action to curb the national disease.

China Japan United States Pacific

Prisoners Riot During Big Fire Ravages Western Penitentiary

In Pittsburgh on July 1 three men were killed or mortally wounded and fifty to sixty injured as a prison riot erupted at the Western penitentiary amid a major fire. Ten workshops and several buildings burned as guards fired volleys to quell the uprising. hundreds of inmates were locked in cells as flames approached their quarters and were moved to safer areas.

Pitsburgh Wester Tertutenes Howestead

Ulster Seeks New Irish Peace Talks in Belfast Return

Ulster leaders Graig and party traveled to Belfast for further talks with Lloyd George and James Craig after a tense standoff over Ireland. Downing Street announced resumption of discussions Thursday as Ulster delegates head back to Belfast with Sir James Craig.

Graig Party Belfast Lieyd George London Lioyd James Ra UL Ster Rice McEs Sir Joines Marquis of Lou Wonderry Tert Downing Street Towm Sir James Offer Weaders Ulster Betfaet Coumonique Lloyd George de Natera Sion Penn Stinultterk Femonn de Vatern An Levitade Lloyd Gieorge Cconter Lloyd Gvere Jeader Whitehall James Miarquix Londonderry al- Mer Minster of Education de Waters Remedie Petty Southern Ireland Northern Ireland Presmieg

Irish peace talks shift with South African aid

General Jan Smuts, South Africa premier, played a key role in informal talks shaping the Irish peace process. Lloyd George hosted discussions at Downing Street with Viscount Pierse and General Smuts. Stenton and other leaders joined as talks continued at Chequers. Smuts's Dublin return and Swat’s influence are cited as pivotal in bringing Irish delegates to London for the conferences.

Jan O.smuth South Africa Ireland Llgyd George Downing Street Viscount Pitralan Treland Strats Dublin Lieydl George Leot&e Swee Sarets Chequers’ Court Swot Teip

Jewel Robbery at Hotel Sherman in Chicago

Watches valued at 65000 dollars were stolen from the room of Harry Preston a New York note dealer at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. Preston of Preston Breé firm had been in town a short time when the theft was discovered.

Chicago Harry Preston New York Sher Preston Preston Brée

Blockade runners blamed for mysterious pirate tales on Jersey coast

Prohibition officers in New Jersey say smuggling on a grand scale explains reports of phantom ships along the Atlantic shore. A whisky seizure valued at $20,000 from a so called mystery ship near Wildwood supports claims of illicit cargo transfers to local carriers and concealed caches.

Prohibition New Jersey Oe City N. J Nog Atlantic Jersey High Seas Niere Wildwood NX. J

Stolen Cars in Quarry Reported in Chicago

Chicago July 19. Police say a high percentage of owners ditch or burn their stolen cars to claim insurance. The finding of a car in a quarry at Pattowe Park prompted the charge by Sergt. Michael Neary of the police auto squad. A June report tied an owner’s insurance claim to the incident.

Chicago Sergt Michael Neary Police Pattew Park

Good Fellow founder arrested for mail fraud in 62,500 charges

H Hansen, secretary of the National Organization of Good Fellows of America, was arrested in Sioux City on mail fraud charges related to 62,500 in member fees. The group aimed to influence legislation permitting manufacture of high wines and beer. Hansen was the founder.

Sioux City H. K. Hanesen National Organization of Good Fellows of America Hansen Good Fellows of America Flansen

Gibbons to Box Carpentier for World Heavyweight Title

In New York on July 10 the match was set for October to determine the world heavyweight champion between Gibbons and Georges Carpentier. Contracts were signed by Eddie Abbens’ manager and Premeter and Nickerd. Possible venues listed include the arena in Jersey City Whitel Carpenters, Dempney, or Manhattan Square Carden.

New York Tom Giapens Paul Georges Carpentier Worl Eddie Abbens Premeter Nickerd Arcne Jersey City Whiely Carpenter Tos Dempney Mandlton Square Carden Wrights Yeetteie Neler Tilekared

Man Dies in German Accident and Ear Insect Incident

In Covlenz Germany on July 19 James Higgins of the American in Germany motor transport company, resident Bennet Street Duque Teva, died when a motor truck he was in burned. In New York on July 11 an insect lodged in Albert Zimmerman’s car caused him to be driven frantic and surgeons treated him with water in the hospital.

Covlenz Germany James Higgins The Motor Transport Company of the American Whee Bennet Street Duque Teva New York Albert Zimerman Elentheth Zimmerman Alexien Brothers’ Hospital

Harding Plans trip to Pilgrim celebration

President Terding will spend a week in Massachusetts. He plans to leave on the Mayflower August 1 to participate in the Pilgrim celebration at Plymouth.

Harding Washington Terding Massichusetts Plysouth

Federal bill to force judges to devote full time fails

Washington July 1 The tied bill to require all federals to devote full time to judicial duties failed to obtain senate consideration by a 4 to 2 vote Judge K M Landisheadlined as national baseball arbiter and chief judge held the dual roles.

Washington Cie Senate K. M. Landis Hethoml Bawehel Werk Enerhe Beach

Murder Mystery Shocks Itnetae as Shoemaker Found Dead

In Itnetae Wisconsin on July 10 a 25 year old shoemaker Davi Serpe was found shot four times in a bed and died. Sheriff James works clues while the community questions the four year old sister playing on the lawn.

Itnetae Wis Davi Serpe Sherif James

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