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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

Page

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U S Ammunition Found in Ireland Sparks Government Action

American ammunition totaling 16388 rounds has been seized in the Dublin district since March 26. Sir Hamar Greenwood told the House of Commons that Ireland’s raids on Sinn Fein premises prompted protests to the United States and possible diplomatic notes. Fire destroyed Dublin’s Customs House, killing Mahon Lawless and injuring several others, as British forces guarded the scene.

Hamar Greenwood House of Commons Cabinet United States London Dublin Igmar Greenwood Trelend Martin Archer- Shee Finsbury Sinn Pein America Archer Stan Feiners Mahon Lawless Crown Elf Customs House Portland Hope Dublin Castle The Irish Times Great Britain Ireland Preeman

Standing of the clubs and Thursday results

National League games Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 1 and New York won 6 to 3 while Boston edged Philadelphia 4 to 1 and Brooklyn beat Chicago 1 to 0. American League Chicago routed Detroit 16 to 11 as other matchups were not scheduled.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Louis Chiea@s Detroit Cleveland St. Louis National League Pittebureh Nadelphia American Ikaaue Sandan Ioent Eccedens Om Renee Eneee Washington Louis Serene Renbee Werwneee Fener - Ite

Hidden past echoes in stepping stones of sacrifice

The fragment reflects a grim view that using fallen soldiers as stepping stones diminishes any perceived noble achievement. It comments on national memory and the cost of victory, urging reverence for those lost rather than opportunistic posturing.

Blair Nomination Confirmed as Internal Revenue Commissioner

The Senate confirmed David H. Blair of Winston-Salem North Carolina as commissioner of internal revenue by a 15 to ... The lengthy executive session lasted over four hours with strong Democratic opposition and one vote against confirmation.

Senate North Carolina Internal Revenue Washington David H. Blair Winston Salem N.C Con

Admiral Fletcher Dead at Hampton Roads Navy Yard

Rear Admiral A F Fletcher U S N commander of the Fifth Naval District since 1918 and former Norfolk Navy Yard commandant died at Hampton Roads after a long illness. He would have been retired next September. His daughter Elizabeth married John Manwin while he lay ill in his sick room.

Norfolk A. F. Fletcher Fifth Naval District Ald Norfolk Navy Yard Hampton Heads Fletcher Elizabeth John Manwin

Ireland's Cork Burns in Sinn Fein Attacks

London May 27 Ireland's trial by fire grew fiercer at Cork with several large houses burned including Sir Alfred Dobbin's home. Kilcronagh house near Cork escaped but nearby properties were torched as roads and bridges blocked by felled trees. A telephone warning spurred Sinn Fein raiders to Dublin police authorities say three attackers died in the blaze with gunshot wounds found on their bodies.

London Ireland Cork Sir Alfred Dobbin Onientol Kilcronagh House Eden Pike Douglas Youghal Sinn Fein Dublin Custom House Black and Tan Custom House Sinn Felners

Five American Sailors Killed in Shanghai Clash

Tokyo dispatches report five American sailors dead after a Shanghai street clash with Japanese residents. Surviving sailors were fined. officials say both sides claim the other provoked the incident, while self restraint is urged amid mixed views from papers in Tokyo.

Chicago Tokyo Maisichi Shimbun Shanghai Marquis Okuma Moehi Shimbun United States Japan Harry F. Stawley Nat Nagoya Consulate

Norwegian General Strike Report and Tokyo Consular Notes

Police arrested a suspect in an attack on a boy at a Japanese consulate with the assailant admitting the assault the incident linked to a previous pebble-throwing pattern. The report also mentions consular postings from New ark to Nagoya and a general strike sweeping Norway.

Hawley Newark N. J Philippines Tokyo Nagoya

German Sergeant Given Ten Months

Leipzig May 27 German Sergeant Heyne found guilty of mistreating British prisoners of war at Herne Westphalia prison camp He received ten months imprisonment The prosecutor sought two years and cited twenty eight instances of improper conduct by Heyne The defense blamed hostile inmate attitudes and mutinies at the camp The next trial will involve Captain Mueller accused of mistreating British prisoners at Karlsruhe.

Leipzig Herne Westphalia Teyne Sergt. Teyne Cnard Sergt. Heyne Mueller Karlsruhe

Harding 10 Meet Great Financiers at White House

A dinner at the White House brought together J Pierpont Morgan Janes A Alexander Charles H Sabin Charles Mitchell William Kent Paul Warburg Governor Benjamin Strong J C McPitewner Petergh Mellon Hoover and others to discuss foreign loans and Americas role in international finance. The talks covered economic conditions wartime flips and the administration’s cautious stance on foreign lending while signaling a readiness to cooperate on readjustments and rehab of American and allied industries.

Washington J. Perpont Morgan White Jrance Harding J. Pierpont Morgan Morgan & Company Janes A. Alexander National Bank of Commerce of New York Charles H. Sabin The Guaranty Trust Company of New York Charlies I. Mitchell National City Bank of New York Willam Kent Rahkers Trust Company of Paul Warburg Benjamin Strong Federal Reserve Bank J. C. McPitewner Union Trust Company Piteergh Teesury Mellon Hoover Hardisgamd Fides Tloover Flordinis Amrerican United States Chary J. I. Morgan Morgan Europe Renda Armerten

Unionist Ticket Far Ahead in Ulster Returns

Complete returns from three Ulster constituencies show Sir James Craig and his Unionist ticket leading. The unionists carried 15 of 18 seats with Joseph Devlin the only nationalist set to win. Derry returned three Craigs party members and one nationalist. Antrim six Craigs followers and one nationalist. Falls Road district saw celebrations quelled as authorities restored order.

London Ulster James Craig Amtontet Asernadont Hese Joseph Devlin Ityahi Fenny Derry Crales Party Simm Petner Jot McNeill County Antrim Craig Belfast Sinn Fein Falls Road Bouwaits Dlstriet

Briand Wins Test Vote Amid Upper Silesia Tensions

In Paris Premier Briand and his government won a 407 to 180 test vote in the chamber of deputies on continuing foreign policy discussions. The result signals support for Briand as tensions rise over the Upper Silesia crisis with Germany pledging action against volunteers and allies urging Poland to curb rebels.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Briand Upper Silesia Erisis Germany Poland Nerlin Tremier Tirinwl Upper Silesian Wirth Ariand Silesia

Militia Surrenders as Invaders Seize Vladivostok

Special to The Evening Journal reports in Tokyo May 27 that troops under General Kappel, anti Bolshevist leader, occupied part of Vladivostok. The city is now under invaders with government buildings seized. Some militia guarding the city surrendered, others fled in consternation.

Evening Journal SEN

Seize Bergdoll Property in Philadelphia

The U S government seized about 450000 dollars of Geover C Bergdoll property in Philadelphia. The seized assets include bank funds and real estate as part of draft evader measures now in force in Germany.

Bergdoll Philadelphia Geover C. Bergdoll Germany U. S. Olen Property Cax Bank Ami Real Estate

Indictments Across Labor Unions Hit Chicago Ends

A Chicago grand jury returned true bills against Michael Royle of the Electrical Workers union Michael Artery of the Machinery Movers union and R Young of the Structural Workers union plus sixteen others on charges of conspiracy to extort money from building construction. The cases followed evidence from the Datley joint legislative committee and were presented to a special grand jury investigating graft and extortion uncovered by the commission.

Chicago Michael’ Royle Breness Eblectrical Workers’ Union Michael Artery Machinery Movers’ Union R. Young Structural Workers’ Union

British Troops Move to Reinforce Silesia Front

Four battalions of British troops on the Rhine begin advance to Upper Silesia to reinforce allies already there. Transfer expected to complete by week’s end. Official notice says a further four battalions totaling about 6,000 men will be sent, sources of troops not disclosed.

London Rhine Upper Silesia

Edward Douglass White Will Offered for Probate

The will of Edward Douglass White former chief justice of the United States was filed for probate in Washington. The text states the wife Leila A.M. White is named executrix and granted complete ownership of all property, real or personal, with the will dated June 4 1815.

Washington Edward Douglass White United States Towns Leila AM. White

Faulty arrangement and beauty standards abroad

In some nations beauty ideals favor fuller figures while others view such bodies as unattractive, reflecting divergent cultural norms and economic implications for women perceived as overweight.

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