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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1921

Page

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Secretary Denby Free Hand in Sims Discipline

President Coolidge has given Secretary of the Navy Denby full authority to discipline Rear Admiral William S. Sims for his London speech. Sims is ordered to report in person, with a possible removal from his post as president of the Naval War College at Newport, R. I., considered a severe rebuke.

Washington Haretng Denby William 8. Sims Jackass London Sims Admiral Sims Ance Fae Navy Department Sima Naval War College Newport R. L

Union Wins Rail Shop Crafts Negotiation Victory

Chicago June 14 Union labor secured a ruling by the United States railroad labor board. Three test cases showed railroads refusing federation talks while claiming right to negotiate per craft. The board ruled that an agreement between the Federated Shop Crafts and a carrier should apply to all employees in those crafts if the federation so elected.

Chicago Union Labor System Federation of Shop Crafts United States Railroad Labor Board Federated Shop Crafts

WAME New Oil Price Cut

Findlay Ohio June 15 The Ohio ON company announced a further reduction of 25 cents per barrel in price of seven central west crudes it purchased The new prices are Lima 1 88 Indiana 1 68 Wester 2 05 Minels 1 52 Princeton 1 52 Plymouth cents Waterloo 1 1

Findlay Ohio Ohio ON Company Central West Lima Tndiana Wester Miinels Princeton Plymouth Waterloo

Arab ruler to govern Mesopotamia under British plan

The British government intends to replace the British administration in Mesopotamia with an Arab assembly and an Arab ruler during the coming summer. Winston Churchill, secretary for the colonies, announced the proposal.

London Dune M Mesopotamia Winston Churchill

Ruler to be elected by the people announced

In the house of cor officials announced the ruler will be chosen by the people, signaling a shift toward popular selection and away from an inherited path. The announcement underscores a potential transition in governance and public participation.

House of Cor

Emery is new Legion chief

John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan was unanimously elected national commander of the American Legion by the national executive committee. He succeeds Col Frederick W. Gatirth Jr who was killed in an automobile accident here.

Grand Rapids Col. Galbraith Indianapolis John G. Emery Mich American Legion National Frederick W. Gatirarth Jr

Bubonic Plague Fatality Reported in Caldad Victoria

The first bubonic plague death occurs in Caldad Victoria Mexico despite quarantine measures. San Antonio reports the case dated June 15 with details of the fatality and ongoing public health concerns.

San Antonio Tex Caldad Victoria Mex

Sugar sells at four cents in New York market

The local sugar market hit its lowest level in five years with 24,500 centrifugal bags selling at 4 cents. The drop followed renewed pressure on Porto Rican sugars, prompting the decline.

New York Porto Ican

Riots Riots in Belfast Amid George Visit Turmoil

Heavy firing and rioting roared through Clifton street Belfast as Republicans allegedly aimed to thwart King George's planned visit for the Ulster parliament opening. Shipyard workers stayed home while bullets struck near Ulster military HQ and tramcars sped past with passengers on the floor.

Belfast Ireland Clifton Street George Ulster Miltary North Queen Street Carrick Hill Glenravel Street North Street Royal Avenue Shanks Hilss Garrick Hil Millfield

Women’s Meeting at First Church Highlights Keokuk Presbytery Session

Miss Sallie Dickey spoke at the Keokuk presbyterial convention opening at the First United Presbyterian Church. She urged missions in India and contrasted Hindoo beliefs with harsh realities, while delegates from Greenville to West Chester registered for the event. The program included devotions, a pageant by juniors, and a forthcoming vote on a new constitution.

United Presbyterian Sallie Dickey Washington Keokuk India America I. K. Beal Frank A. Moore Columbus City Bethany D. Mayia Ainsworth Leslie Mountford Re. Tanna H. C. Campbell Pittehbure Ion H. W. Russell American Legion Auxiliary Knoxville Susie Rdgington Bertha Hey Hagel Kracaw Ledon Hoellimeer Ead Westphal Aris Russell Sandy

Miss Ruth Vincent and Miss Margaret Wallace Attend Marehalltown Wedding

Miss Ruth Vincent and Miss Margaret Wallace traveled to Marehalltown to attend the wedding of their college friend Miss Wanda Arney. Arney and Wallace have taught at Traer for two years. On return they will visit New Providence and Zearing Ta. A Thursday night dance at Phoenix promises open air fun with the Syncopators. 212 Ask your neighbor about Keily-Springfield tires.

Ruth Vincent Margaret Wallace Marehalltown Wanda Arney Arney Miss Wallace Traer Miss Vincent New Providence Zearing Phoenix

Shriners Parade Lights Des Moines Pageant Scene

Des Moines hosts a vast Shrine parade with 10 000 nobles from North America marching from capitol grounds through a packed route. The pageant features 50 bands 60 patrols and multiple temples with imperial officers and visiting contingents in colorful uniforms.

Ric Des Moines North America Capitol B. RK. Pennett 168Th Infantry Streithers Mies Pitty Fifth Street Arabian Way Mecca State House East Walnut Fifth Locust East Fifth Walnut West Walnut Eleventh Chestnut Sixth Avenue Grand Avenue Eighteenth Street Twelfth Mulherry Capitol Extension

Local Social Notes and Tiny Advertisements

Mrs. Pete Adrian and two children Walter and Dale return to Keota after visiting at the Clifford Snider home. Miss Margaret Schwab travels to Ainsworth for the day. Mr and Mrs Brichton go to West Cone. Miss Mildred Guinn to Sioux City to stay with sister Mrs Crowder. mother Mrs Turner to Cedar Rapids. Edison records promoted. Stephs jeweler advertises stock. Miss Abigail Bishop visits Letts.

Pete Adrian Walter Dale Keota Clifford Snider Margaret Schwab Lyons Bakery Ainsworth Mildred Guinn Sioux City J Crowder Mrs. Turner Cedar Rapids

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