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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1922

Page

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Turks Halted by British Warships in Asia Minor Crisis

Reports from Paris and Washington describe Turkish forces halted by British naval intervention near Smyrna Adrianople revelations hit Constantine regime and mass homelessness in Smyrna with 100000 plus displaced. U S consul reports Smyrna burning and refugees evacuated by American destroyer as European powers seek neutral corridors and relief plans.

Paris Europe Othe Dritixl W Berd Mustapha Kemal Asia Tirec Adrianople Constantine Kon Soir Smyrna U. S Asia Minor Vilayet Loo Elpmne Sea Creos Ims Seavena France Britain Sordanelles Bosporus Turkey

Strikers to Get Their Jobs Back

Washington reports all striking shopmen will be given work within 30 days. Railroads plan nationwide expansion to meet industrial revival as crippled rolling stock and heavy traffic demand prompt action. Cabinet official says transportation has lagged national growth and the strike worsened shortages.

Washington Harding

AFL demands impeachment of Daugherty and Wilkerson

Atlantic City September 15 the executive council of the American Federation of Labor demanded the impeachment of Attorney General Daugherty and Federal Judge Wilkerson of Chicago in connection with the injunction proceedings arising from the rail shopmen strike.

Atlantic City N. J Executive Council The American Federation of Labor Daugherty Wilkerson Chicago

Bonus Bill in Hands of President

Congress completed its part toward carrying out the nations obligation to World War I veterans by adopting the Fordney McCumber bonus bill conference report. The vote was 36 to 17, with 12 Republicans and 5 Democrats opposing. The White House fate rests with President Harding who is expected to veto or sign, shaping a decisive political fight.

Washington Congress Senate White House Harding

Senators Skylar and Watson Shift Vote on Soldiers Bill

The roll shows 36 for the bill and 17 against. The surprise was Watson of Georgia switching to favor the measure, supplying the crucial vote to avoid a veto. Wilson said he supported the bill as the best option for the soldiers, despite reservations.

Ownel Watson Georgina Wilson

Coal Distribution Bill Passes House Amid Fuel Provisions

The administration's coal distribution bill to curb profiteering and aid winter fuel prices was finally passed by the House. The vote stood 25 to 20, with a one year limit after presidential approval. The measure declares a national coal emergency and authorizes 250000 dollars for enforcement.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission House Lresident

Minister Sheriff Faces Moral Clash Over Execution

Madison Iowa September 16 — Reverend Winifred Robb Des Moines minister and York County sheriff executes Eugene Weeks for a 18 month old murder. Robb cites duty to God and law while Weeks proclaims innocence amid protests and tears from Weeks wife. Robb says killing in necessary moments follows France war logic and upholds justice despite backlash.

Madison Winifred BE Rebb Des Moines State Penitentiary Yolk County Hugene Weeks George Fosdick Pmirson France Robb Eoon Sherif Yolk Ministey

Conference Seeks Lower Coal Prices to Avert Hoarding

Representatives from business industry railways and public utilities gather at a general conference called on by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Secretary Hoover outlines the aim to hasten coal movement and curb hoarding while urging united action by industrial consumers to reduce prices.

Chamber of Commerce of the United States Hoover

Tariff Bill Advances to Senate After House Vote

The revised conference report on the administration tariff bill passed the House 210 to 40. It eliminates the dye embargo, frees potash, and blocks a Cuba sugar duty. The measure awaits Senate action and President Harding's signature.

Washington Septeo House Senate Harding

Baseball scores and sale notice on the Green Diamond 260

National League results show New York seven Chicago six Boston four Pittsburgh six Philadelphia one St Louis nine Brooklyn seven Cincinnati two. American League games list Chicago two New York one Stroit eight Philadelphia two Washington five Cleveland six St Louis seven. Sebe Jones sale advertises quality cows for sale on September 22 priced at twenty three dollars.

New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Stroit Washington Cleveland Sebe Jones St Louis Detroit

Nardanelle Woman Demands Freedom Backed by Armed Support

A Nardanelle resident asserts the town must be free and pledges to back her stance with Army and Navy backing. Her statement signals strong anti restrictive measures and calls for decisive intervention.

British to press Dardanelles freedom with efforts

London dispatches report Britain deems control of the Dardanelles essential for freedom and is prepared to exert force. Separately twenty five thousand Christian girls are said to have been abducted by the Turks and taken inland as the war news from Constantinople links Field Marshal French to arriving plans.

London Dardanelles Field Marshal French Constantinople

Railroad Strike Talks Slipping Over Willard Jewell Pact

Chicago leaders say the movement to end the railroad strike by separate agreements faltered as the Chicago and Northwestern failed to reach terms with its 17 000 striking workers over interpretation of the Willard Jewell agreement. Reports suggest similar issues on other lines with workers resisting until a referendum.

Chicago Ley Chicago & Northwestern

Two Men Strangled on West Side Roofs

In a West Side New York tenement district largely neurotic residents, two white men were found dead strangled with their own neckties on building roofs. One victim was identified as Lewis Rothstein an insolvent collector and the other as a farmer from Norwalk Connecticut.

New York Lewis Rothstein Norwalk Conn

Richardson Seeks California Governor Post After Primary Victory

Republican candidate Friend W. Richardson defeats Gen. W. D. Stephens in the primaries and currently serves as state treasurer.

Friend W. Richardson Caliifornia W. D. Stephens

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