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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1921

Page

1

Panama President Porras Appeals Over White Decision

President Harding delivers a firm note to Panama's Porras demanding Panama cease hostilities with Costa Rica and accept Chief Justice White's boundary ruling. Hughes asserts the decision is the government’s unalterable position as diplomatic exchange replaces normal channels.

Washington Marding Republic of Panawae United States Panama Costa Rica White United States Supreme Court Porras Hughes Harding White House State Departments Mr. Harding State Department Peralta Loubet

Harding speech references arbitral decision in Panama visit

The article notes remarks by the United States chief justice amid an arbitration matter and stresses that the government must accept the decision after detailed study and justice. It cites Harding’s Thanksgiving remarks during his Panama Canal Zone visit.

United States Harding Panama Canal Zone

Detroit curbs sale of Ford papers amid Jew reference warning

Newsboys in Detroit were warned by police to stop quoting the Dearborn Independent during sales. Citizens complained about antisemitic references, according to Superintendent W P Ratledge.

Detroit Dearborn Independent Mich Henry Ford Jewix W. P. Ratledge Sai

Spectacular Kalanea Volcano Eruption At Hawaii

The Kalanea volcano in Hawaii erupted dramatically as 70 Chicago Athletic Association visitors arrived. Lava rose 70 feet in six hours with seven rivers of fire, one 1.3 feet wide and flowing four miles an hour. A fountain reached W feet while visitors stood near the boiling cauldron at its peak.

Honolulu T. WH Chicago Athletic Association Hawaii Chicago

Harding Visits Large Hospital to Meet Wounded Veterans

President Harding and Mrs. Harding toured Walter Reed Hospital in Washington meeting injured veterans. He pledged that the government will care for them as they cared for the nation, shook hands with each man, and spoke of gratitude and support.

Washington Harding Walter Reed Hospital Glennan

Three Killed In Continued Irish Fight Across Dublin and Cork

Dublin reports a three day surge of violence with a total of 35 dead. A lorry bombing killed two soldiers and wounded six as Millory bombs were thrown. Curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. imposed. ambushes near Kinsale and Dungarvan left multiple troops dead. Reprisals banned. houses burned in sympathizer areas.

Dublin Millory County Cork Cross Barry Kinsale Dungarvan

Tralee ambushes and Cork raids spark renewed violence

Reports from southern Ireland recount an ambush on an armored car near Tralee, a patrol attack in Castle town Roche that killed one, and two soldiers killed at Fermoy with civilians wounded. Farmhouses burned in County Cork as fires, raids, and bridge explosions spread fear and threaten peace talks. The tally and details remain unclear amid disputed casualty figures.

Tralee Castletown Roche Fermoy Ireland Sémeon County Cork

Argentina Senate to Report Rent Regulation Bill

Buenos Aires reports the senate committee on laws will back a bill already approved by the chamber of deputies to regulate rents and landlord tenant relations. The measure bars any landlord from raising rents on dwellings or commercial premises above the January 1 1920 level for two years after passage.

Buenos Aires Senate Committee On Laws Chamber of Deputies

Cloture Planned to Speed Tariff Legislation

Washington report says cloture will be invoked in the senate to assure swift passage of tariff measures and clear the way for tax revision. Leaders virtually agree, with Secretary Mellon shaping a new revenue program as framers target higher incomes above 35 000 while preserving the 35 000 or less bracket. The deficit from earnings profits and surtaxes drives the tax plan amid expected revenue gaps.

Washington Senate Mellon Congress

Deadly blast at South Chicago grain elevator claims six

Chicago march 21 authorities believe a spontaneous combustion in the drying room caused the Ar mour grain elevator explosion. Six deaths are expected with property losses near 6 million dollars as crews salvage debris and prevent a second blast. One more body found bringing total recovered to two laborers identified as Paul Baila and Henry Osterman.

Chicago South Henry Osterman Paul Baila Louis Relch Arthur Baverman Spoutman Wiltze Louis Marssalie

Prevention Unrequ Conviction On Cause Of Accident

Prevention Unrequ states he is convinced that spontaneous combustion alone caused the accident. He had also sought information about the status of labor on the premises.

Daniels a cub reporter Washington March 21

Josephus Daniels former secretary of the navy, once bold in command, flinched as a newspaper correspondent for the Raleigh News and Observer, meeting Edwin Denby the secretary of the navy. Daniels quipped about missing his twelve thousand dollar salary and resuming life as a plain editor. Denby challenged him to two weeks on the job.

Washington Josephus Daniels Germany Uncle Sam News and Observer Edwin Denby Denby Daniels Mr. Denby

Man Kills Cellmate in Stockton Jail Inquiry Delayed

In Stockton California the inquest into the death of Amos J. Messene of Fort Wayne Indiana is postponed until relatives are notified. Suspect Mike Crimming in the safe cell reportedly confessed killing Messene over an ongoing dispute involving a will and about $21 000 held in trust for Messene’s brother.

Stockton Cal Amos J. Mcssene Wayne Ind

Officials Still In Doubt On Lenin

State Department has no confirmation of Reval reports that Lenin announced abandoning the Soviet program and seeking trade pacts with capitalist governments. The notice cites Lenin and Trotzky on halting radical propaganda and suggests Britain and other nations may follow. Viscount Uchida says Japan may adopt a similar policy if interests align.

State Department Washington Reval Lenin Ciberia Trotzky Great Britain Japan Germany Russia Tokyo Viscount Uchida England Italy France

Mine Future National Status of Upper Silesia

The fragment notes a topic on the future national status of Upper Silesia. It mentions geopolitical concerns and potential implications for regional governance and economic control, without providing concrete dates, agreements, or actors. The text is incomplete, limiting precise conclusions.

Germany Wins Upper Silesia Plebiscite Vote

Germany secured a decisive result in the Upper Silesia plebiscite with 876,000 votes in favor of joining Germany against 380,000 for Poland. Two districts were absent from the count. The outcome shapes the region's national statue.

Berlin Germany Upper Silesia Poland

Builders Seek Across the Board Price Reductions in Iowa

The Iowa master builders committee meeting in Des Moines says all prices must be cut to revive the building industry. J F Nebergall reports that wages and materials must drop. contractors warn that high prices and refusals to sell threaten progress before winter.

Master Builders of Iowa Des Moines J. F. Nebergall Nebergall Nethergall Cleean Davenport

Larkin Couple Returns to Winfield After Visit

Mr and Mrs Oral Larkin returned to Winfield this morning after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kurtz at their home.

Oral Larkin Winfield Frank Kurtz

Mrs Mayer Nominated for State Control Board

Des Moines March 19 The state senate considers the nomination of Mrs Max Hayer of Des Moines for a seat on the state control board Governor Kendall submitted the nomination earlier The senate previously refused to approve Mrs W H Snider of Davenport for the same board

Des Moines State Senate Max Hayer Lo City Kendall Senate W. H. Snider Davenport

Removing a Stamp From an Envelope

A method to detach a stamp involves cutting a blotter to stamp size and soaking it in cold water. Place the blotter over the stamp, wait a few minutes, then lift to reveal the stamp separate from the envelope.

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