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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
1
In Detroit on January 14 a Parker Webb Packing plant explosion and fire caused by bursting ammonia pipes left three men dead, one missing, and six firemen overcome. Six hundred employees escaped. A fifth person was hospitalized.
President Harding will embark on a two week itinerary starting in Washington and includes travel to Baltimore New Haven Cambridge Boston Marion and Columbus. He plans substantial travel from the capital to major ports and academic centers during the period.
Senator Ladd of North Dakota introduces amendments to fund a $2 billion cash veteran bonus. Proposals include treasury notes, a 50 percent bank tax on profits, leveraging interest from foreign debts, and treasury appropriations. Banks would keep 1 percent and tax-exempt gold bonds offered after a year. Ladd argues the plan would favor Webane.
President Harding opens efforts in Congress for early passage of the merchant marine subsidy. He warns of an extraordinary session if delayed and urges the Rules Committee to report provisions for swift action. Democrats object, arguing the bill shifts 75 to 100 million dollars to a special interest as Tennessee and Texas lawmakers condemn the measure.
The subsidy measure for ships draws sharp glare from the American Federation of Labor which condemns it as against public interest and a potential blow to the nation’s sea needs. The White House had touted the plan as vital, but critics say it risks failed policy and Congressional defeat.
Delegates at the Hague for an international conference on Russian reconstruction say Moscow will offer concessions worth about one million dollars in minerals railway construction and agricultural development if conditions satisfy the Soviet government. Russian economic experts arrive as the conference shifts toward business talks over politics. The United States may have limited influence as Washington does not recognize the Moscow government.
Cobtenz June 14 The Cantigny will sail from Antwerp June 20 carrying 481 enlisted men and 22 officers to the United States. The Cantigny, dubbed the second honeymoon ship, will repatriate these troops who have completed service abroad.
Chicago widow Ora Belle Ridgeley’s fortune in a metal box may be in Melbourne, Florida with Mrs. Ray Sharpard, daughter of Mrs. Alice Horn, the widow’s companion. Mrs. Horn, questioned by detectives, fled Chicago after sending the box to Florida amid suspicion of morphine and foul play in the death.
The body lies in a S1000 copper casket sent to her daughter who holds it now. Mrs Ridgeley left no will, torn before death to benefit estranged sisters at Assumption. Investigators seek identity of a Christmas visitor who accessed a safety deposit box once held as Mrs Co D Bell. A diamond sunburst valued at 25000 may remain in one box. Ridgeley, a sharp businesswoman, is believed to have inherited a fortune from her father totaling 2000 to 800000 pounds.
Paris June 14 The international bankers committee adjourned without agreeing on a German loan and studied three schemes. Plan one by Bergmann would loan 4 000 000 000 gold marks with a ten to fifteen year breathing period. Proceeds split Germany 1 800 000 000 Belgium 1 000 000 000 United States 1 000 000 000 and rest shared by allies. France would receive 875 000 000 marks and pledge 750 000 000 marks in bonds. Plan two from the French representative splits 182 000 000 000 gold marks into two parts, issuing A and B bonds over ten to twelve years. Plan three by M Dencroix suggests Germany obtain 1 300 000 000 geldemmarks this year to satisfy Belgium priority reparations.
Report notes a hopeful opening for settlement of the nationwide coal strike with willingness to negotiate. President and union leaders eye talks as tempers cool and both sides seek an agreement to end the walkout and restore production.
The Shipping Board states that the Volstead act and the 18th Amendment do not apply to American ships beyond the three mile limit. Chairman Lasker confirmed in a letter to Adelphus Busch of Anheuser Busch that liquor is served on U S ships only within domestic waters. The note also mentions board approval of customs and related policies as the nation faces a coal strike and labor talks continue.
The gipsy moth was brought to Medford Massachusetts in 1860 during silkworm hybridization experiments. A few specimens escaped and by 1880s it became a serious pest. Massachusetts spent about a million dollars on control between 1890 and 1900, the insect faded briefly then returned when the campaign ended.
Experts say children up to twelve years old may require up to twelve hours of solid sleep. Adequate rest supports ongoing development into adulthood. Nighttime must be quiet and undisturbed to aid growth and stability.
A concise reflection credits Shakespeare with the idea that virtue is bold and goodness never fearful, presenting a timeless moral takeaway in a brief daily thought format.
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