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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

1

Great Hope Presents Diplomas At Naval Academy

President Harding awards diplomas to the Naval Academy class in Annapolis urging graduates to defend the nation only for a just cause and to keep a republic of conscience. Secretary Denby urges officers to respect enlisted men and avoid being snobs while stressing duty and unity among ranks.

Annapolis Marding Naval Academy Cald Harding America Mra. Harding Admiral Seales Academy Washington Denby Marine Corps Navy

Geddes Urges World Peace Leadership at Virginia Centennial

British ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes told UVA centennial exercises that English speaking peoples should unite under a leadership for world peace. He called for a first step to end futile wars forever. The address was delivered in Charlottesville, Virginia on June 3.

Charlottesville Sir Auckland Geddes University of Virginia

National League and American League score roundup

National League results show New York and Cincinnati games with Bt Leute 5. Other schedule items are listed as not scheduled. American League reports Washington 7 tied with Chicago 7, and Cleveland 2 tied with Detroit in uncertain standings.

Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Somo Cisseessees Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland Washington Petteburgh Leute Chicago Lowla Dogton Deetrett Piffadelonia

Clothing Workers Targeted by Senate Committee Attack

Washington June 3 congressional investigation of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America was urged by clothing manufacturers who labeled the union a red menace to American industry.

Washington Congressional Amalgamated Motching Workers of America Senate Later Committee

Revolt Spreads in Eastern Siberia to Blagoveshchensk

Reports from Peking say the anti Bolshevist revolt that began with the capture of Vitivostok and nearby towns by troops once led by the late General Kappell has spread to Blagoveshchensk, capital of Amur province. Soviet officers at Irkutsk urge defense against a counter revolution while Vindivostok remains under a new socialist government and quiet.

Peking China Siberia Vindivostok Kappell Blagovestchensk Amur Far Eastern Republic Cita Irkutsk Lake Baikal Ecity

Senators Roiled by Dry Workers as Wheeler Targets Volstead Bills

Washington June 3 Resentment grew among senators over the Anti-Saloon League figure Wayne B Wheeler and his associates guiding enforcement of the Volstead act The Judiciary Committee including Borah and Reed faces a tense path as it tries to plug holes in prohibition enforcement The administration seeks to reorganize enforcement but warns against outside interference in shifting duties from Treasury to Justice.

Washington Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Congress Wheeler Senate Judiciary Committee Borah Reed

Beuthen Falls Under French Tank Assault Near Opplen

Beuthen garrisoned by French forces repelled German attackers using tanks amid heavy casualties on the German side. Poles in the outskirts engaged as French and Polish actions near the Polish frontier create a tense situation. Wires to Renthen and Kattowitz are cut, looting reported, food short, and German leadership reportedly refused Polish aid.

Oppeln Beuthen Siesia Reuben Beufhen Sentriea Tanka Reubens Ctty Renthen Kattowitz

Refugees Report French at Kattowiltz Killing Poles in Looting Bid

Refugees arriving describe French forces at Kattowiltz killing several Poles who tried to loot two German freight lorries loaded with food, with French casualties also reported. Insurgents routed as Germans and Poles clash near Gross Strhiitz east of the Oder, at Posnowitz. German dead and wounded removed to Kroppitz. crowds and Czech mentions noted, as women volunteer for front service and even wear men’s clothing to help drive wagons.

Kattowiltz Gross-Strhiitz Oder River Oppeln Plac Posnowitz Gross Strehiitz Kroppitz Oder Baeron von Plees Krappitz Poe Ce Voxsnowitz

Four Policemen Slain in Ambush in Ireland

In County Kerry at Clenmere four policemen were shot dead and three wounded during an ambush. The dead include Police Inspector MacCaughey and a sergeant and two constables. The wounded are three constables. In Belfast the News Letter reports King George may open the Ulster Parliament in state on June 21, with the meeting set for Tuesday to elect a speaker and swear in members.

Belfast George England Dublin Clenmere Kerry MacCaughey Ireland

Tulsa Riot Aftermath as Bodies Rise in Negro District

In Tulsa on June 3 thirteen white men were detained on looting charges from abandoned houses as guards rebuilt order after the race riot. Officials estimate about 100 deaths, with 10 white and around 90 black fatalities and extensive property losses pegged at 1.5 million dollars.

Tulsa Okla James J. A. Robertson Free- Nog Negro District Barrett Talen Tuten

Military centers evacuate and aid flows after city wreckage

Troops ring the destroyed district where a large African American community suffered severe losses. Relief agencies, led by the Red Cross, feed more than 3,000 evacuees as they return to the city and await shelter. Adjutant General Barrett considers pitched tents for immediate housing.

Barrett Baseball Park Red Crosse Fair Grounds

House Passes Packer Control Bill in Congress

Washington reports the Haugen packer control bill was passed by the house without a record vote and sent to the senate. It would place packing houses and stockyards under the agriculture secretary with regulatory authority and require operators to establish a system to track profits and ownership.

Washington Senate Secretary of Agriculture Poet Ore Etock Gaard

Central America Pact Praised by Secretary Hughes at Luncheon

Secretary Hughes praised a Central American confederation proposal during a luncheon in honor of Nicaraguan foreign minister Martino Tu Zepeta. He said government support would render the idea a happy result if all involved peoples acquiesce.

Washington Central American Confederation of States Secretary Hughes Martino Tu Zepeta Hughes

Harding Cousin Found Guilty in Impersonation Case

Everett Harding known as President Harding's cousin and confidential aid pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal officer with intent to defraud before Judge Landis. He faces up to three years or $1,000 fine, and was sentenced to fifteen months in Leavenworth.

Chicago Everett Harding Harding Landis Marding Leavenworth Earl Harding Everett White House Ephraim Harding North Kimball Avenue President Harding

Frightful Massacres on Black Sea Reported

Report says orders by Turkish authorities led to massacres at Samsun and Izmit on the Black Sea coast. Refugees flee the strife as international concern grows over civilian casualties and mass arrests.

Armenian Christians Massacred by Turks on Black Sea Coast

Reports from Sere describe two massacres of Armenian Christians at Samean and Trebizond. Turkish forces attacked the towns along the Black Sea coast, leaving casualties and desecrated streets as survivors flee the area. Japanese troops are reported aiding defenders in the region.

London Armenia Sere Samean Trebizond Black Sea

Bolshevists Defeat Anti Bolshevik Forces at Vladivostok

Soviet troops annihilate Bolshevist opponents at Vladivostok with assistance from Japanese forces. Report notes heavy combat and decisive outcome for Bolsheviks.

Sreciat Te the Evening Journal Stockholm Vladintok

Miller Funeral Set For Tomorrow At Home

Funeral services for James G. C. Miller will be held at the Miller home 415 East Mist Saturday afternoon with Rev A L Oates of the Presbyterian church in charge. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Richard Miller, son in government work in the west, arrived home last night.

James GC. Miller East Mist A. 1 Oates Elm Grove Richard Miller

Lieutenant Crail Returns from Fort Riley

Lieutenant Philip J. Grail of Troop D arrived home today from Fort Riley Kansas where he spent three months at a special cavalry officers school for regular army and National Guard. He and the men gained practical instruction and improved physical condition.

Philip J. Grail Fort Riley Kansas Regular Army National Guard

The Kid Pleases At Graham Theater

Charie Chapin and a small assistant Jackie entertain a good sized audience at the Graham Theatre with The Kid. The film features Chaplin in a different role with a blend of humor and pathos that drew heavy audience approval. It will be shown again tonight and tomorrow night.

Chariie Chapin Jackie Graham Mera the Kid Chaplin

Gypsies Briefly Enter Town Then Depart

A company of seven automobile loads of gypsies arrived in town this morning but remained for less than 15 minutes. City Marshal Rey Downs and the county deputy sheriff helped eject them. A bank roll stolen from a Wassingston man was recovered from at least one carload.

Rey Downs Sherlood Viettors Wassingston

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Midshipmen Geddes Virginia Union Heid Wheeler and Associates Judiciary Committee Silesia Sinn Fermers Loos HOUSE Packer United States Harding “Cousin Dreds Samsun Ther Izond Anti-Reds Shevik Miller Crail Graham
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