28 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
1
Constantinople reports British officials exercising restraint as Turkish forces fortify positions along the Dardanelles. Sir Charles Harrington protests, while Kemal rejects neutral zone claims, raising fears of a potential wider conflict near Chanak.
British high commissioner Sir Herwee Rambols and General Harrington report possible Turkish provocation as war talks loom. Greek naval forces including the cruiser Avereff leave Constantinople at Britain’s request amid rising tension and threats of open fire. Volatile city simmers as undercurrents of a wider Southeast Europe and Asia conflict loom.
Washington notes say the American Legion demanded better care for shellshocked veterans and urged President Harding to seek Congress to add 1,000,000 dollars beyond existing funds for hospital construction. Col A A Sprague led the hospitalization effort and brought neuropsychiatric experts Dr T W Salmon and W F Borenith to the White House to plead for more hospital capacity.
Five bank bandits robbed First National Bank of Foreks Springs Arkansas of 25000 in money and 500000 in bonds. In a running battle with citizens three unidentified bandits were killed another fatally wounded and another seriously shot. Money and bonds recovered.
Authorities probing the slayings of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and choir leader Mrs. Eleanor Rheinhardt Mills in New Brunswick suspect jealousy over possible securities worth more than 10000 taken from Hall’s strong box. Detectives questioned Mills and say they are closer to solving the double killing.
Reports from Athens and London say Constantine signed an abdication decree amid armed revolt. Loyalists report martial law, ships loyal to revolutionaries move toward Piraeus, and Crown Prince George expected to be enthroned as Greece seeks refuge from chaos.
Clarion plans a monster fall festival on Wednesday October 18 with a corn carnival promoted by local business men. A parade will be staged by farmers with prizes for the best corn in several classes and Wright county exhibits, plus street sports wrestling matches and pavement dances.
The United States orders six destroyers split into two divisions from Norfolk to Constantinople to safeguard American lives and property in Asia Minor and keep the Dardanelles open. Admiral Bristol will command, with policy backing from Secretary Hughes. a separate relief fund of 200000 dollars remains under State Department supervision.
The State Department warned of no orderly government in Asia Minor and pledged U S protection of national interests. Officials said America will keep world waters open to its fleet and avoid entanglements while ensuring passage through routes like the Dardanelles and Bosphorus.
In the National League Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 4 1, Philadelphia 6 2 beat New York 4 3 while Boston won 7 0. Brooklyn and Cincinnati and St Louis not scheduled.
Washington reports that on Monday September 2 more bituminous coal was loaded than on any day this year or in 1921, with a total of 38 804 cars. Anthracite loadings reached 3 942 cars, and Fuel Distributor Spens outlined 17 producing districts with daily reports from coal producers detailing shipments, consignors, car numbers and prices.
The report states former king Constantine is in the hands of revolutionists amid upheaval in Greece. The nation faces a severe crisis as rival factions clash and the royal authority is challenged.
Athens reports a Greek army section favors a republic. Thousands march with Zenizelos as leader while revolutionists seize ministries. A cabinet minister is killed and former King Constantine is said imprisoned by rebels.
Washington September 28 partisan politics in the postal service has given way to sympathetic cooperation between postmasters and the central department. Postmaster General Work opened the National Association of Postmasters session noting postmasters are high type and urging them to understand all local business milling features.
Conrad E. Spens of Chicago, vice president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, named by President Harding as federal fuel distributor under the new coal distribution and antiprofiteering law. He previously directed traffic for the food administration during the war, succeeding H. L. B. Spencer.
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