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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
1
Warsaw reports intensified clashes as Poland plans a vigorous response to the insurrection led by M. Korfanty. In Rybnik and Friederichatte fighting leaves hundreds dead on both sides and German forces retreat after heavy losses at Kandyzin near Kosel.
Paris May 10 American representation at allied conferences resumed with Hugh Wallace taking a seat as ambassador, following instructions from Secretary Hughes. Roland W. Boyden also rejoined the reparations commission with new State Department instructions to resume his seat.
The thirteenth annual W.OW. convention begins in Chicago on May 10 with tentative agendas and routine proceedings as delegates gather to discuss organizational matters and future plans.
In Hodcarriers hall the SS delegates opened peacefully as May morning. They faced three issues: amnesty for members now in prison, creation of a functioning research bureau, and plans for an economic internationale.
Portsmouth O May 19 Carl Newman sixteen tried to throw away a lighted cigarette and ignited dynamite caps in his pocket. The blast shattered him and seriously injured six companions. Toreld M Carmichoset thirteen lost a leg.
Copenhagen May 10 British government has given de facto recognition to the Russian Soviet government, according to information from a Russian source.
Washington May 10 The Department of Agriculture forecasts a winter wheat crop of 20 257 000 bushels based on May 1 crop condition and harvested area. State by state figures include Pennsylvania 27 768 000 bushels and 1 447 000 acres Indiana 2 992 000 bushels from 1 804 000 acres Texas 21 425 000 bushels from 1 701 000 acres Missouri 42 200 000 bushels from 2 764 000 acres Nebraska 56 518 100 bushels from 3 225 000 acres Kansas 58 555 000 bushels from 516 4 0 acres Oklahoma 87 408 000 bushels from 2 076 000 acres Washington 20 647 000 bushels from 1 085 000 acres The April forecast pegged this year at 621 000 000 bushels with last year at 577 760 000 bushels.
Senator John son of California proposed a constitutional amendment to let Congress regulate state primaries after the Supreme Court ruled Congress lacked power in the Newberry case. Senator Newberry returned to the Senate after his conviction was annulled. The piece also covers canal toll repeal talk and Seamen's Act debates on inland waters.
The Republican Senate criticizes the emergency tariff measure calling it a hodgepodge and sectional plan. Senator Moses of New Hampshire denounces the bill as subversive to protective tariff principles and signals a yield in party unity.
Diplomatic circles report informal British support for American claims on Yap and other Pacific territories. Britain’s assurances come amid talks between Sir Auckland Geddes and Secretary Hughes, as the U S contemplates renewed participation in European councils.
Former German officers control the western Oder district as Poles seize the fast bank territory. Germans requisition cars and guns, while French and Italians guard without sleep. Firing from the bridge to the railway station drives fear of a wider German Polish conflict.
May 10 report from Battle Creek Michigan states Frank Hauser, a Michigan congressman, killed himself in a sanitarium after months of poor health. No relatives confirmed details as investigators probe the room for clues amid a somber scene.
May 10 Lenton. London gives a tumultuous welcome to Prince Hirohito heir to the Japanese throne during a three week stay. He arrives with the crown prince escorted by King George and dignitaries at Victoria station then proceeds to Buckingham Palace amid cheers and honors.
Reports from Paris indicate Berlin is prepared to yield and accept all ultimate conditions, signaling a potential breakthrough. Diplomats suggest Germany could concede key terms in the ongoing negotiations, paving the way for a settlement.
Paris May 10 The Evening reports French officials say Berlin now signals readiness to accept all ultimate conditions in reparations after insurgent Polish forces seize Koxel-Pire town and drive out German troops.
Insurgent Polish troops crossed the border and captured Kosel amid heavy combat in Opheln Upper Silesia. Reports say residents flee in panic while Poles clash with a French patrol seeking refuge in barracks. At Krandrein station fighting caused many casualties as Poles expelled German troops after three days of fighting. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Samuel Hall of Indianapolis and Mrs. D N Kleinschmidt of Herper to Washington.
Secretary of Labor Davis and Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association representatives held final talks here. Davis called the situation up in the air and said conferences will not be resumed, making any prediction about next moves impossible.
Washington May 10 Major General Peyton C March told the house committee the United States is pursuing diplomatic measures to secure the return of Grover C Bergdoll a Philadelphia draftee held in Germany. He said military moves ended with the armistice and Bergdoll could not be brought back by that means.
Detroit on May 1 reports twelve men armed with pistols held up a Detroit United Railway collector and escaped with about $20,000 in cash. The raid disrupted service as investigators searched for the bandits.
Charles A. Jannart, once high commissioner in Athens and extraordinary ambassador to the Vatican, is named envoy to the Vatican and Paris by the French government per L'Express.
John Doughty, convicted of stealing 708000 dollars in Victory bonds from Ambrose Small, the missing theater figure, was sentenced to six years in the provincial penitentiary in Toronto Ontario on May 1.
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