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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

1

Russia Answers Allies In Long Note On Soviet Policy

Genoa May 11 The Russian reply to the allied memorandum is finished and kept private. The document aims to clarify the Soviet stance on all points while being conciliatory in tone and revolutionary in principle. Britain is satisfied while France and Belgium remain cautious about accepting or rejecting the reply.

Genoa Russia Louis Barthouw Tieyd George Lloyd George Europe

Engagement of Miss Alice Harding to Robert Pell Announced

Miss Alice Moore Harding daughter of William P G Harding governor of the federal reserve board has announced engagement to Robert Thompson Pell of New York She is sister of Mrs Drederick Sl Prince Jr and of Miss Margaret Harding who lives in Washington The wedding is set for June next year after Pell completes his Harvard course

Alice Moore Harding William P. G. Harding Federal Reserve Board Robert Thompson Pell New York Harding Drederick Sl. Prince, Jr Margaret Harding Washington Pell Harvard

Soviet insistence on loans and recognition stalls conference

The Soviet foreign minister argues Moscow will not yield on principles and seeks de jure recognition while refusing to abandon propaganda. Allies push for loans to Prussia and an international consortium is rejected as a step back from Cannes and London accords. The exchange highlights Soviet debt, nationalized property compensation, and cautious practical concessions amid Europe’s economic revival.

Ihat Prussia Cannes London Europe Russia World

Spy Ring Supposedly Tied to Wrangel Staff in Bulgaria

Sofia reports discovery of a broad espionage network allegedly run by Wrangel era staff aimed at tracking Russian government agents in Bukuria. Russian officers were arrested amid claims the charges target Wrangel's forces living in Bulgaria.

Sofia Bulgaria Wrangell Russia Bukuria Wrangel Balarin Bauksarin

Peace committee fails to reach basis for Irish settlement

Dublin May 11 The peace committee of Dall Eireann announced that efforts to unite factions in Ireland have not produced a workable settlement basis despite ongoing talks.

Dall Eireann Dublin Ireland

Reward Offered for Four Bombers and Police Raids

Chicago May 11 Forty three thousand dollars is offered for the arrest and conviction of the four sluggers who killed Acting Lieutenant Terrance Lyons and Patrolman Thomas Clarke and wounded Patrolman Albert Moeller. The reward may rise by 25000 more held by Police Chief Fitzmorris. Over 2000 labor men were arrested in the day as authorities curb labor violence tied to Big Tim Murphy and Fred Mader.

Chicago Terrance Lyons West Park Thomas Clarke Maxwell Street Albert Moeller Fitzmorris Citizen's Committee West Park Board Citizens’ Committee Hughes Edward Sims Crime Commission Big Tim” Murphy Fred Mader Building Trades Council Glaziers Plumbers

Daugherty ruling questions senatorial campaign expense returns

Washington May 11 Attorney General Harry M Daugherty issued an opinion that 35 senate candidates need not file campaign expenditure returns under the corrupt practices act. The ruling hinges on the Newberry decision, which the AG says invalidates the law portion governing senators elected by direct vote rather than by state legislatures. A swift revision of the law to require returns for senators was widely predicted by liberals in both parties.

Washington Harry M. Daugherty Senate Attorney General Supreme Court Newberry

Rail labor board brands farming out labor illegal

The United States railway labor board issued a sweeping decision in Chicago on May 11 labeling the practice of railroads farming out labor on a contract basis to evade the Transportation Act and wage decisions as illegal. It states employees of such contractors are covered by the law and entitled to wages and conditions insured by the board.

Chicago United States Railway Labor Board

Tragic gas death of Mrs Buzby and three daughters

Edith Miller Buzby wife of William E. Buzby of Philadelphia and her three daughters Constance eleven Edwinnia nine and Mary six were found dead from gas in their Ventnor New Jersey home. A note suggests she planned the killings and herself. The family had been estranged from her husband for three years.

Atlantic City Edith Miller Buzby William E. Buzby Keystone Lubricating Company Philadelphia Mary

Flyer Hops Off for Siberia from Buffalo in Flight

C O Prest of Kenmore New York leaves Curtise field in a biplane on a goodwill flight to Alaska and Siberia heading via Chicago and Salt Lake City. Last year his plane wrecked in Canada after starting from the Mexican border.

C. O. Prest Buffalo Chicago Salt Lake City Alaska N. Y Kenmore Curtise Field Sieria Canada

FIFI DENIES MISCONDUCT AT DIVORCE TRIAL

Mrs Anne A Stillman testifies in her own defense in the divorce suit brought by James A Stillman banker of New York alleging misconduct with Fred Beauvais an Indian guide. She denies the charges and says she and her husband did not live apart at their Pocantico Hills estate for two days in January 1918 nor two weeks in February in a hotel.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Anne A Pocantico Hills

Business Upgrades Across Industries Amid Survey Optimism

A survey of 30 000 U S manufacturers led by John K E Edgerton reports stable and advancing conditions across basic industries with steel and machine tools trending toward good to excellent. Coal operators foresee a pre July 1 end to strikes while opposing nationalization. Hoover urges legislation to clarify trade association activities under the Clayton Act.

New York United States John KE. Edgerton National Association of Manufacturers J. D. L. Morow National Coal Association Moron Auto Hoover

Hoover proposes extended Clayton act to guide trade associations

Secretary Hoover urges a minor extension of the Clayton act to allow interstate trade associations to file their operation plans with a government agency. Approved functions proceed, but complaints lead to hearings and possible suspension or prosecution for restraint of trade violations if activities violate the law.

Hoover Department of Commerce

Missouri wets pledge fails to bend prohibition tide

In St Louis a mass meeting adopted the Missouri branch constitution of the Association Against Prohibition. Congressman John Philip Hill of Maryland was the principal speaker and the pledge commits members to work for restoration of personal liberty.

St. Louis Missouri Association Against Prohibition John Philip Hil Maryland

Rudolph Valentino Engaged to Winifred Hudnut in LA

News from New York states Richard Hudnut has announced the engagement of his daughter Winifred known as Nuatcha Rambeeva to Rudolph Valentino the film actor now in Los Angeles.

Winifred Hudnut Los Angeles Cal New York Richard Hudnut Winifred Nuatcha Rambeeva Rudolph Valentine

Subsidy Plan Declared Poor by Ship Leaders at Hearing

May 11 Washington lawmakers clash over the ship subsidy bill as Phillip Manson of Pacife and Eastern Steamship contends government subsidies will not create a merchant marine and will harm efficiency. He says American ships can compete without aid and may already profit abroad. Senate debate intensifies with Simmons condemning haste toward exploitation.

Washington Phillip Manson New York Pacife and Eastern Steamship Company Manson Mansoen Senate Tari McCumber North Dakota Shmmons North Carolina Simmons

Gould Receivers Halt George Gould in Lawsuit

New York May 11 George Jay Gould faced a $12 000 000 suit with Myron Herrick as ambassador to France against Wabash railroad receivers. Supreme Court Justice Delehanty ordered him barred from pressing a $644 000 claim against Jay Gould estate. Howard Gould sought resignation as trustee. decision pending.

New York George Jay Gould Myron T. Herrick France Wabash, Pittsburgh & Terminal Railway Supreme Court Delehanty Jay Gould Gould Howard Gould

Prolong Russia relief extends ARA stay to 1923

Moscow May 11 the Soviet government keeps cooperation the American relief administration will remain in Russia until January 1, 1923 Col William N Yaskell said upon return from Warsaw where he conferred with Walter L Brown European director of the organization

Moscow Russia American Relief Administration William N. Yaskell Warsaw Walter L. Brown Organization

German compensation decision demands 3 million marks for U S

The ambassadors' council ruled that Germany must pay 3,000,000 marks in gold compensation for Zeppelins destroyed. The payment comes under Versailles terms and 3,000,000 marks are payable to the United States.

Germany Versailles Ambassadors’ Council United States

Prohibition Official Targets Counterfeit Doctoring

James E. Jones, assistant to Prohibition Commissioner Roy, has been waging a battle against druggists who fit counterfeit physician's blanks for intoxicating liquor.

Jones BE. Jones Prohibition Roy

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Tehuceherin Miss Alice Harding Gen. Wrangel Bulgar Daugherty U. S. Railway Labor Board New Jersey Flyer Siberia FIFI Anne A. Stillman Rudolph Valentino Congress George Gould Col. W. N. Haskell U.S Kinston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chitcago Cleveland Detroit Boston Louis Ational League Pet Pittchurch Philadelphia Ee St Louis Aneres Detroit Erie Pu James E. Jones
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