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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

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U. S. Disarm Delegates In First Meeting

The United States selects four delegates for the armament conference gathering in Washington. Secretary Hughes opens the initial session to survey the task ahead and outline actions for the talks starting November 11. President Harding's letter favors a practical "reasonable limitation" on arma ments rather than universal disarmament.

Washington Harding United States Hughes White House

Harding Letter Urges Hopeful Pursuit of Limited Disarmament

The message argues for a practical effort to reduce armaments and debt, noting the favorable attitude of leading powers and the need for genuine beginnings. It expresses cautious optimism about achieving substantial results and gaining broad public support for peaceful reform as citizens wish to see more progress.

Perlous Lave

Chinese forces march on Pekin from Canton drive will join Yekin

Sun Yat Sen leads several divisions of southern Chinese troops from Canton to unite with the Kwangsi army for an advance on Pekin. Ma Soo, the Canton government representative in the United States, reports the move.

New York Sun Yat-Sen Canton Kwangsi Yekin Ma Soo United States

Breach Talks in Truce as Irish Conference Pauses

London dispatch says British and Irish delegates, awaiting the Irish conference restart, are considering alleged breaches of the truce in Ireland and seeking ways to avoid them during negotiations toward Ireland's future settlement.

London Ireland

Milwaukee Youth Hangs Self Over School Troubles

Milwaukee laborer Thomas Bilczyk fifteen died by hanging in his basement authorities cite a school discord and a response to Chicago youths hanging as factors. The coroner links the tragedy to distress from school dislike amid a windy day. The article also notes a separate Rockefeller estate visit for gardening convention delegates in New York.

Milwaukee Chicago Thomas Bilczyk New York John D Rockefeller Poran Tarrytown National Association of Gardeners

Campaign to suppress mirth in prohibition era theaters

New York officials plan a conference with theater managers to curb jokes about prohibition. The move, announced by Sherman A. Cuneo, aims to foster respect for the Constitution amid complaints that films and performances mock the law. Enforcement costs nationwide totaled 6,250,005 dollars in the last fiscal year.

New York Sherman A. Cuneo National Profiition Washington Cuneo BLOC Yellowley Prohibition

Simmons Questioned In Klan Inquiry On October 13

Washington reports Col Willem Joseph Simmons imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan testified before the House rules committee defending the organization against charges. He read a history of the Klan and presented exhibits while denying lawless action and fundraising irregularities. He claimed Klan growth counters accusations of misconduct and highlighted university donations.

Washington Willem Joseph Simmons Ku Klux Klan House Rules Committee Paul S. Etheridge Klan Sianens Senatoes Slinwons Pepree Hee We Kana Lanier Universiy Ku Klux Tyler Siemens Edward Young Clarke Elizabeth Tyler Publcity Department Clarke Kian Klatt Leathly Khonenen Ce Khan South Kia New York World Ciremation Thet

ASK EARLY VOTE ON TAX MEASURES

Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders backing a final vote on the tax revision bill by late next week or the following week. Senate finance committee chair Mann Penrose aims to send the measure to the President before month’s end, with a conference chance limited. Republicans have compromised on many points, while Democrats push for a graduated corporate tax and lower rates for individuals under 15 000. A Democratic substitute for the excess profits tax is also debated.

Washington Mann Penrose Senate Finance Committee Penrose House Senate

Giants Take Game and Lead in World Series Race

Shufflin Phil Dewgues outpitched Cart Abaya as the New York Giants beat the Yankees 2 to 1 in a tense pitchers' duel. Aaron Ward's seventh inning error allowed the Giants to score the decisive run, sending the series to the Giants with one win needed for the world title.

Giants Yanks New York Shufflin Phil Dewgies Younkees Carl Mays Aaron Ward Yankees Ward Rawlings Miller Baker Schang

Meusel Stars in Uneven Yankees Win

Stolen bases and miscues mark the game as Meusel and Douglas lead the Yankees past Americana. Offense struggles early with wild pitches and errors, but late runs secure a 7 4 final. Umpire Quigley works plate, Chill at first, Moriarity on third as time runs out.

Han Tater hite-Spyder Peck Bancroft Burta Mays Kelly Douglas Hancroft Meusel Fritch Fewster Peek Bare En Balle Yorne Quigley Chill

Divorce Battle Spurs Custody Bid for Second Son

Detective Brennan for Mrs Anne Stillman seeks guardianship in New York Surrogate Court arguing she might die in the effort to keep custody of 10 year old Alexander Stillman. Papers to be served on James Stillman’s attorneys, and a court fight is anticipated.

New York Jeln Brennan Anne A. Stillman James A. Stillman Ilionaire Stifliman Efort Alewander Stiltman Brennan

Senate Ends Parcels Tax Plan

Senate strikes from the tax revision the 7 cent per 25 rents or fraction charge on parcel transport. Change to be optional next January 1. The move mirrors adoption of the repeal plan for all transportation taxes.

Washington Ont Senate

Findings on Idleness and Building Industry Policy

Washington reports on unemployment and housing policy from a national conference. Secretary Hoover is urged to form a representative committee including financiers labor engineers architects contractors and material manufacturers to coordinate local action for building improvements. The panel calls for using long term deposits for long term needs and stresses fair wages and prompt adjustments between employers and workers.

Washington Harding Toover Congress Hoover Committee Sovernors Construcion

Win Deciding Game Today Leads Leagueers to Close

The Leagueers win the deciding game today after taking two prior victories to clinch the matchup.

Giants Win World Series Clincher Over Yankees

The New York Giants defeated the New York Yankees to win the World Series in five games after the pennant. Nehf pitched for the Giants and Hoyt started for the Yankees as the decisive game ended with Giants scoring in the first inning and solid defense throughout.

New York New York Giants New York Yankees Giants Yanks Nehi Wallie Hoyt

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