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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

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France envoy Viviani meets Wilson as France seeks aid on reparations

President Wilson receives M. Viviani and Ambassador Jusserand after talks at the State Department and Shoreham hotel. The French envoy conveys France’s interest in a reparations settlement with Germany and in preserving Franco American friendship. A White House dinner for Viviani is planned for April 10.

Washington Vivian of Prence Hirding Flughes France Germany League Prench White House State Department Shoreham Hotel Ly. Mercer Kacett Otek Witte Haver League of Nation America Lodge Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Lodge Masseachusetts Vivians Par Aoleur M. Viviani Jusserand Hughes Fletcher Viviani Shoreham Henry White Wilson Peace Commission Harding M. Vivianl M. Vivian

Two More Bodies Recovered From West Fourteenth Street Ruins

Parts of two additional bodies were removed from debris at West Fourteenth and South Halsted streets after a mysterious explosion. The blast left at least eight dead and possibly ten, with rescue operations still underway.

Chicago March St West Fourteenth South Halsted Streets

Body fragments found on fire escape and near wreckage mound

A torso of a swan was found on the second story landing of a fire escape at Singer Shaffer & Co located at 1427-20 South Halsted Street. Parts of a human body were found near the surface of a large wreckage mound near Barber Street.

Wholesale Nation Singer, Shaffer & Co South Halsted Street Barber Street

Fat onions urged to cut waste and move surplus

The Department of Agriculture advised Americans to eat more onions to reduce a large carry-over of about 2,500 rail cars. If not consumed, a bigger spring surplus is expected as the new crop is two to four weeks earlier than normal.

Washington Department of Agriculture Department

Bank Watchman Killed in Stuart Bank Robbery

Des Moines reports say night watchman K Myers was shot by five bandits during a Stuart bank robbery. The gunmen escaped in a car toward Des Moines dropping the vehicle later. they reportedly took about $10 in change from the bank.

Stuart Des Moines Marc K. Myers Here Mme Soa

Prohibition enforcement to ease as bootlegging declines

Attorney General Daugherty says the nation will settle to stricter observance of prohibition laws within a year or two and bootlegging will decrease. He notes enforcement is hard and district attorneys are crowded with cases awaiting action.

Daugherty Washington

Steals Watch Gets Twenty Years in Iowa

Linns City March 31 George Ginyeck age thirty four was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison Iowa for stealing a silver ware piece. There were three women on the jury.

Linns City George Ginyeck Fort Madivan

Democratic Postmasters to be Replaced by Republicans

President Harding plans an executive order within days to replace Democratic postmasters with Republicans. Postmaster General Hays recommends considering executive ability and large-employee management alongside civil service exam results. Senator Penrose urges a thorough house cleaning in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Some Democratic postmasters plan talks with Hays to ease jail congestion in New York and other large cities.

Washington Harding Post Office Department Hays Penrose Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburgh Days Post Office New York

Charles's Throne Return Plan Fails in Budapest

Former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary visited Budapest to claim the throne but could not win over the Hungarian government or military leaders. Regent Horthy refused the plan after constitutional objections, while General Lehar and much of the Budapest garrison opposed restoration. Charles aimed to gain control near Steinamanger before continuing home via Switzerland.

Budapest Charles Austria-hungary Exanonureh Byreses Ae Stelna Manger West Hongery Switzerland Teleky Steinameanger Steinamanger Hungary Lehar Horthy Merthy Chartes Lebar Charlies

Allies oppose restoration of ex emperor amid threat to Budapest

The French, British and Italian high commissioners conferred after the ex ruler's visit. The dean of the corps reminded the regent of allied opposition to the Mapsburgs' return. Reports say General Lehar could force entry into Budapest if the government blocks restoration, with 15,000 royalist troops aiding.

Budapest Marek Charles Stelnatianger Castle Leher Lehar

New York Society in Stillman Case Heads to Trial

Daughters of prominent families including Anne Stillman are set to testify in the divorce suit of James A. Stillman and his wife. Witnesses may reveal social gatherings at the Stillman home in Pocantico Mills and details about alleged harmony between the banker and his wife before a key event.

New York New York Society Witneses James A. Stillinan Anne Stillivan Sloan Tata Miss Stilllinan

Steals the Soap: Ahousemaid Scandal Report

A Melbourne Argus summary hints at a Boston Transcript case involving a housemaid accused of stealing soap. The fragment suggests a sensational domestic scandal with misdeeds by a domestic worker.

Melbourne Argus Boston Transcript

Fresh Riots in Germany Take Toll and Clashes Increase

Reports from Gevelsburg Westphalia say fifty killed as communist uprisings flare. Fighting spreads between Leipzig and Haltemon with main service suspended. Mannheim sees three dead and five wounded amid disorder. Police battle rioters in Bresden and Luesseldorf notes of rising Rhine unrest. Jena reports partial success for communists in attempted general strike.

Rerfn Marely Germany Leipzig Haltemon Mansfeld Grobers Urebzig Mannheim Londen Berlin Reuter’s Bresden Exchange Telegraph Company Luesseldorf Rhine Jena Meeesges

Red Uprising Crushed as Zeiss Plant Stops Traffic

Reports from Germany describe fierce clashes in Berlin and Halle as uprising forces attack industrial sites including the Carl Zeiss optical plant. Green police report multiple casualties among Reds with hundreds killed or wounded and thousands captured, while personnel at key rail hubs are ambushed and important intelligence networks are exposed.

Berlin Marek Germany Dresden Ruhr Leuna Leuna Iron Works Grobers Halle Leipzig Red Army Caimed Sehneiderwindt Bartheld Rel Intelligence Department

Smash Storm Scene Headlines Cabanne's The Stealers at Graham Theatre

A real storm backdrop closes the film with a fire in a custom built set. Director writer William Christy Cabanne staged the lightning blaze as crowds of 5 000 watched the burning building rescue scenes. Notable cast includes William H. Tooker Eth Dwyer Norma Shearer Jack Crosey Walter Miller Jack O'Brien Matthew L Betz.

William Christy Cabanne Graham Theatre Mr. Cabanne Wll David Wark Griffith William H. Tooker Ekuth Dwyer Norma Shearer Jack Crosey Walter Miller Jack O’brien Matthew L. Betz

Closing Out Sale of Household Goods at 1103 East Main

Auction notice for a Saturday April 2 sale at 2 o clock listing items including rugs beds furniture a Cole high oven range a Globe heater and a 4 burner Eclipse gas range plus wares and dishes. Proprietor Mrs M B Pratt with auctioneer F Macon. Db 44-25-31-1

East Main St Vernis Martin Cole

Lovemaking and Marriage Perspective in Harpers Magazine

A Harpers Magazine excerpt argues that lovemaking spans years and tends to be branded by marriage. The author supports marriage for all, contending that a poor marriage is preferable to none and that the love emotion is often canonized by wedlock.

Harper's Magazine

Troops Rally Behind Ex Emperor As They March On Budapest

Hungarian forces flock to a standard of the former emperor to support Charles as he prepares to march on Budapest. The movement sees exiled rulers seeking restoration and draws regional loyalties amid tense political climate.

Cardinal Logue interview cited amid unionist peace terms push

Paris dispatch reports a Hungarian majority rallying to former emperor Charles. The shift signals a potential Charles led advance on Budapest, with religious leader Cardinal Logue and Irish unionists seeking terms for peace.

Gracie 1 to Evening Tournals

An interview in Belfast features Cardinal Logue, Primate of Tréjant, discussing peace negotiations and signaling efforts toward easing tensions. The conversation, conducted by Ole, highlights the call for dialogue and a cautious approach to diplomacy amid unrest.

Gracie Tournals Belfast Ireland Cardinal Logue Tréjant Ole

Local News Briefs on Funeral and Visits

Local Newb Fred Werner went to Brighton in the morning to attend the funeral of William Vogle, his brother in law. Home cooking and needle work at the St. James sale Saturday south of post office 912 Worthington Birney of Uhricks ville Ohio is expected to arrive today for a visit at the homes of his brothers.

Fred Werner Brighton Wiliam Vogle St. James Sale Post Office Worthington Birney Uhricksville Ohio Sue Lytle la Shanafelt Seymour Iowa Aineworth J. A. Crawford Fairfield

Read the Monkey Wrench on Page 2 To Night

Local notices list an American Legion auxiliary bake sale in a west side room once used by a Sanitary grocery. Several shoppers visit from Wayland and Noble, with mentions of Keota, Moorehaven, and Seymour. Retail items include wool plaid skirts priced 5.89 to 7.59 and curtains 10 to 15 cents.

American Legion Auxiliary Sanitary Grocery

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