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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1921
Page
1
Secretary of State Hughes weighs reports on Mexico as the Harding administration surveys terms for recognizing Obregon. Fail urges written accords on damages, property rights, and guarantees for Americans, while Fall backs a Senate panel proposal as basis for settlement.
The speaker stresses that peace in Mexico must come from Mexicans themselves by forming a sincere government. The U.S. favors friendly cooperation with any legitimate Mexican government and urges earnest, cooperative relations with other nations.
In Rock Island township candidates on the Republican ticket plan to turn over to public charity the money they would be expected to spend in furthering their personal campaigns next month.
New York, March 28 That all the children of Mr and Mrs James A Stillman have joined their mother at a hotel in Lakewood N J is regarded as significant by spectators of the divorce suit Mrs Anne Stillman who was reported to have refused to take sides arrived at the hotel to spend Easter Sunday The daughter has been looked upon as conciliator in the troubles of her parents and her visit to her mother aroused speculation as to whether she was the bearer of messages Attorneys of both Mr and Mrs Stillman are awaiting impatiently the decision of Justice Morachonser how this week which they believe will not be limited to a consideration of the payment of alimony.
Rosalind Harrington Frost, 30, wife of Elihu B. Frost a Jersey City submarine maker, was granted a Reno divorce. Frost aged more than double his wife's age sued in New Jersey in January naming George A. Hassan. Mrs Frost defended in Reno with sensational charges. Frost withdrew from the New Jersey action.
Reports from Berlin on March 28 describe rising communist activity across mid Germany. Clashes near Kisteben cause casualties. radicals gather near Hamburg and Eisteben while strikes spread through Ruhr and surrounding districts. Authorities fear factory seizures as food shortages hinder operations.
Feaular troops encamp outside the plant facing Med forces as armed clashes erupt. One communist killed and several injured in the exchange while regulars vow to suppress the revolt, including potential bombing of the nitrate plant to retain strategic control.
The pope has agreed to act as Witness at the baptism of the daughter of Prince William of Hohenzollern. William is father-in-law of King Manuel who married Princess Aldegonde of Bavaria.
Allen A Canton, electrical engineer from New York, described before the Navy department a long range and multiple firing system of torpedoes. The device, referred to the bureau of ordnance, would allow firing any number of torpedoes from a few ships, extending range up to 20 miles under battle conditions. Torpedoes would launch in a gyroscope guided fan-like pattern to improve hits on ships in formation.
Dr. George Otis Smith of the United States Geological Survey warns of a coal shortage next winter. Railroads claim capacity to move more, while consumers buy little coal. Bituminous coal output for the third week of March shows a 6 percent drop to about 468 thousand tons, underscoring the looming supply issue.
Four men were publicly whipped at Newcastle county workhouse in Wilmington in a practice cited amid national debate on deterrence. Lewis, Barrett, Richardsen, and Archy received 20, 40, 40, and 20 lashes respectively for larceny and highway robbery, with one man smiling after the blows.
A historical report quotes Whommer after the whippings as saying he will fulfill his duty and not ask any deputies to do what he himself dislikes, underscoring resolve and leadership during a tense moment.
The Calder housing committee concl ud es that government assistance to individuals rather than broad regulation will help fix the nation's shortage of homes. Led by Senator Calder with Edge and Kenyon the panel urges private enterprise support and opposes grant programs and costly regulatory structures.
Fridie Mickenbacker reportedly set a new mark by flying from Oakland across the bay to San Francisco and on to Los Angeles in about 2 hours and 10 minutes, following an earlier Oakland to Los Angeles flight in 22% time. The attempt extended to reach Reno and back to Los Angeles, as OSS records track the nonstop dash.
In Tempo Com Fermanard a court martial sentenced Owes McCaffrey to ten years penal servitude and Frank Moetaffrey to fifteen years for their involvement in the shooting of police sergeant Locos. The trial details describe their connection to the incident and the regional authorities enforcing the penalties.
Easter and Holy Week in Mexico City drew record crowds across Catholic churches and reopened long-closed temples. Protestants also saw large attendance as a grotesque Judas festival with paper mache effigies, firecrackers, and gifts drew thousands amid cathedral bells and street celebrations.
In Coblenz area Montabaur an uprising occurred this morning in the American Bridgehead. The riot call drew Provost Marshal and American Military Police who were sent to restore order after a Communist disturbance. ABAUR leads to American participation. Railroad Labor Board dismisses wage increase appeal filed last night.
The United States Railroad Labor Board dismissed an appeal for increased wages filed last fall by railway unions against sixty seven short time workers, reported in The Evening Journal on March 28.
Toulon March 23 Lady Rhondda a leading businesswoman and investor has joined politics and teams with Lady Astor. She organized the sixmember group of women leaders to press for laws on child assault pensions for widows equal pay for male and female teachers and equal civil service pay and duties for men and women.
The Philippine independence commission attacking President Harding's choice of W. Cameron Forbes and Maj. Gen. Leonard Weed as joint investigators says Forbes cannot render an important report. The bulletin argues the Philippines distrusts external observers and objects to Forbes' role in studying pine independence.
Paris reports the Turkish parliament in Angora weighs a law to force men aged twenty five or older to marry in a bid to curb rising depopulation. The move follows a vow by Kemalist officials to produce more citizens.
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