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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1921

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Irish Answer Lloyd George by Telegram in Dublin Telegraph

London dispatch reports Eamonn De Valera telegraphed Premier Lloyd George from Gairloch Scotland expressing surprise that Ireland would enter a conference without a clear post. He insists Ireland’s position be understood and negotiations proceed without prejudice. Prime Minister Lloyd George, ailing at his vacation home, is expected to return to London to consult on Ireland talks.

London Eamonn de Valera Lloyd George Gairloch Scotland Ireland Lierd George Irish Republic Dall Eireann Inverness de Valera Downing Street Therm Dublin Great Britain Sinn Fein

Legion Finds 600000 World War Veterans Jobless

A survey of 11,000 American Legion posts shows between 600000 and 700000 veterans of World War I unemployed. Pennsylvania reports 156000 out of work, New York 100000, and Illinois among others in the tally.

Indianapolis American Legion Pennsylvania New York

Massachusetts Michigan and Georgia unemployment figures

S500 lists Massachusetts and Michigan unemployment figures with zero dollars and a Georgia note stating unemployment not general enough to require aid from the legion. The fragment hints at a regional labor data brief without full context or clear dates.

Georgia Legion

Three Eat Acorns. One Child Dies in Fatal Poisoning

Waukegan Illinois Sept 17 three Harmond children aged five six and seven at Lake Bluff bit acorns and were poisoned. The oldest William died and Clarence and Elmer survived. Surgeons removed a quart of acorns from their stomachs.

Waukegan, T Harry Harmond Lake Bluff William Clarence Elmer

New Federal Tax Rules Outlined by Senate Committee

Washington Sept 17 The finance committee completed tax rates and schedules for the revenue revision bill. Major changes include repeal of excess profits and capital stock taxes in 1922 and 1925 respectively, extension of freight and passenger taxes reductions, increased corporate tax from 10 to 15 percent, higher personal exemptions, and shift of some taxes from purchasers to manufacturers with exemptions for traveling salesmen.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Calder Smeet House

Arbuckle Murder Case Moves to Charge Hearing

San Francisco September 17 District Attorney Brady announced the people are ready to proceed on the murder charge against Roscoe C. Arbuckle in the Virginia Rappe case. Four charges exist two murder and two manslaughter with defense seeking a ten day continuance as experts are needed.

San Francisco Cal Brady Sylvain Lazarus Kroecoe C Patty) Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Arbuckle Frank KE. Dominguez California Dominguez

Officials schedule Thursday preliminary hearing for Arbuckle case

Prady announces Thursday as the preliminary hearing date by stipulation. A district attorney representative will seek prompt funding for the Arbuckle prosecution from the county board finance committee. Captain Matheson is ordered to mobilize all needed men to locate Dr. Arthur Beardslee who attended Miss Rappe and bring him back.

Prady District Attorney’s Office County Board of Supervisors Brady Duncan Matheson Arthur Beardslee Miss Rappe

Change of venue sought in Sangamon County cases

Governor Len Small and Vernon Curtis file petitions for a venue change and affidavits alleging Judge E. B. Smith is prejudiced in three cases against them. About 300 Sangamon residents back the prejudice charges. Court grants time for reply and affadavits. hearings set for Sept. 26. Governor appears only from a window view across the street.

Springfield Sangamon County Smith Len Small Vernon Curtis Grant Park C. le Forgee Decatur Werner W. Schroeder Kanknee Mortimer le Forgee Governor Small Mr. Curtis George G. Gillespie

Funeral Ship Dauntless Reaches New York Harbor Honoring ZR-2 Losses

The British cruiser Dauntless arrived with 16 American sailors’ bodies from the ZR-2 disaster, escorted by U S Navy ships and seaplanes. A funeral guard of honor and full naval honors accompanied the procession to the New York Navy Yard, with captains from French and Brazilian ships present and a memorial service planned. One body, that of Lieutenant Commander Emory, to be buried at sea.

New York Dauntless England Newport R. J Ambrose Channel New York Navy Yard Coast Guard Governor's Island Battery Point East River Navy Yard Maryland Minas Geraes Emory

Heiresses Marrying Europeans Take Dowry From America

Wealthy heiresses have brought into Europe dowries totaling over 124 million dollars from American sources, highlighting cross Atlantic marriage practices and the flow of capital tied to aristocratic alliances.

America

Bodies of ill-fated airship crew land in ship burial

W Coll will be carried to sea aboard an American warship per his wishes, while the remains of most Americans from the doomed dirigible are returned. Only Rig ger N. O. Walker of Commanche Tex survives, now in a British hospital, and the body of George Welsh of Elgin Ill, a machinist, is aboard.

Harding Saves Armenians From Deportation

President Harding ordered a temporary suspension of deportations for 300 Armenian immigrants. Representative Isaac Siegel said a wireless message from the Mayflower halted their removal pending a Washington conference Monday. The issue hinges on quota limits under the new law and will be discussed at the meeting.

New York Harding Turkey Isaac Siegel Washington Siegel

League of Nations Assembly Debates Latvia and Estonia Admission

Geneva September 17 The assembly resumed general debate on the League of Nations work but showed little interest as core questions were expected to be revisited. The political committee approved Latvia and Estonia admission to the tergne.

Geneva Switzerland League of Nations Latvia Esthorfia

Improvement in Business Shows Distinct Turn for Steel Industry

New York reports a slowly reviving economic scene with clearer evidence of demand, a firmer tone in steel margins, and rising moderate orders amid uneven activity. After a month of gradual gains, mill operations appear more frequent, and price unsettlements ease while overall recoveries in hides and related lines move forward.

New York LSS

National Guard Progress Under New Organic Law

Washington reports substantial progress as the army general staff and state executives develop the National Guard under a proposed organic law. By Septem ber 1 the Guard units received federal recognition totaling 124 000 men, up 46 000 since January 1. Authorized strength rose from 208 158 to 225 000 amid reorganizations.

Washington Army General Staff National Guard Department

No Bail Refused for Mrs Obenchain in Kennedy Case

Mrs Madaleine Obenchain remains jailed in Los Angeles after the Superior Court rejects bail despite defense claims no evidence tied her to the crime. The ruling says the court cannot review grand jury findings. Edward J McNally is executed at Sing Sing for the murder of Walter Jaskowsky. two accomplices receive life terms.

Los Angeles Cal Madaleine Obenchain J. Benton Kennedy Obenchai Crice Slayer Sing Sing Ossining N. Y Edward J. McNally Walter Jaskowsky Staten Island Sing Sting

Shake up for day off officers probes of state enforcement

Prohibition Commissioner Haynes orders a nationwide probe of state enforcement bodies after a two month survey reveals demoralization in Volstead law enforcement. He sent a questionnaire to directors seeking reports likely to illuminate setbacks since national prohibition began. The Internal Revenue Bureau also orders a liberal sacramental wine allowance for religious rites.

Washington Prohibition Haynes Internal Revenue Bureau

Troops raid Belfast homes amid curfew search

Military forces conducted a night long search of Vere street Belfast center of riots. The operation began at 10:30 p m when the curfew rang and ended about 4 a m with troops armored cars and police lorries patrolling the area. No arrests were reported and nothing was seized.

Belfast Vere Street

Fugitive Located Among Stage Audience In Seattle

In Seattle on September 17 operatic tenor Charles Hackett spotted a man in the audience identified as Bernard Seville wanted in Chicago for passing worthless checks. Police arrested Caville Hackett after noting he paid 700 dollars for one of Seville's checks. Seville was held for Chicago authorities.

Seattle Wash Charles Hackett Bernard Seville Chicago Caville Hackett

Salmon Canning Industry Thrives Along Columbia River

The salmon canning industry along the Columbia River shows vigor since its pioneer era in 1870. Producers have harvested about 60,000,000 worth of salmon from 100,000 acres of fishing territory near Cascade Locks to the river mouth.

Isto Cascade

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