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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
13
The piece argues that Carranza's government is surrounded by exploiters who loot under governmental cover, while opposition factions fight him independently. It warns that lawlessness and extortion threaten hard workers, and suggests foreign financing and entanglement with the United States complicate the Mexican crisis, with potential for secession and constitutional struggles amid continued upheaval.
A memorial project seeks funds from subscribers for a memorial honoring Americans who served in antisubmarine patrols off Dover. The drive hands funds to Secretary Daniels as organized by Mai Erirth regen, secretary of the Eus-Dsh-Spean ug Powe. The piece lauds good understanding with Britain and compares to the Japan-America and Pan-American societies.
A European note says tea critics in Europe stay untranslated and British press is outspoken abroad. The article calls a frank overture of friendship from Britons as deserving a prompt friendly response, especially from British admirers bearing messages to the American naval patrol.
Judge Gary of United States Steel argues against price gouging, saying higher steel prices would raise living costs and harm long term prosperity. He notes demand is strong but warns moderation benefits stockholders and national industry, urging other producers to restrain profits to stabilize markets.
The column argues primaries fail to reflect the will of voters, suggesting national conventions will ignore state results. It contrasts modern primaries with earlier county-based conventions, notes corruption as party maneuvering, cites moral concerns in cross-party voting, and references California and Nebraska primary scenes amid farming hardships.
Britain plans a large naval expansion in the Pacific with New Zealand as a key base. Lord Jellicoe becomes governor general of New Zealand and commander in chief, while Britain gifts warships and NZ funds defenses. The move aims to strengthen imperial naval reach and defend trade routes.
Senate met at noon and adjourned at 3 p m. Passed the army reorganization bill by 46 to 10 and sent to conference. Kellogg of Minnesota introduced Panama Canal act amendment to allow railroads to own seamships on Great Lakes except the Mississippi River and through the canal. District appropriation bill with tax changes reported. Officers pay increase approved for all services. A peace resolution extension for Austria discussed. Capt Pratt described navy decline postwar.
The War Department announced an agreement with France to begin removing American military dead from de fehting zones after September 15. Bodies buried near these zones will be moved to the United States or to French ports as requested by next of kin. The plan limits the number of bodies transported to America to 300 standard box cars at any one time.
The quartermaster depot firemen replaced by Camp Grant soldiers are recommended for reinstatement to Secretary Baker. The move aims to avert publicity over wage hikes and duties and to preserve standards after protests over higher hours without pay.
The American Railway Association car service commission released a letter via the Interstate Commerce Commission calling the Canadian minister of railways statement about Canadian cars in the United States misleading. It notes 54,407 Canadian cars ran on U S lines and 26,045 American cars on Canadian lines, a net American balance of 15,156.
Population figures released show large gains in multiple cities led by Ge Ind with 55,344 residents, up 38,542 or 229.4 percent. Other increases include Ada, Dublin and Coffeyville, while Devils Lake records a slight decrease. A further note reports a $1,406,000 loan by the War Finance Corporation to a banking firm financing cotton shipments to Czecho-Slovakia.
Omaha, April 4. A public note from Dr. Frederick H. Mizener says efforts this week to pick up signals from Mars near Earth aim to detect a supposed intelligent race. He notes varying weather may affect reception and explains wireless signals as an invisible high wave used to interpret such transmissions.
Attorney notes indicate W H Childs will go to trial amid multiple indictments. The case references charges tied to a late New York figure and involves the court handling defense motions and arraignment proceedings. The document mentions Bank of New York and associates, with terse references to witnesses and a defense strategy.
Report notes Yale and Harvard vessels seized amid wartime tensions. Officials say the ships faced wartime costs and property losses totaling $45,006. The action reflects early hostilities as a rival nation entered the conflict, with details about the seizure, authorities, and the legal basis under wartime rules.
A fragmented report describes discussions among visitors in the capital. It references Helena, plans, approvals, and various officials in a tentative outline of political activity and public policy debates.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a meeting with delegates and Congress references. Key names and events are obscured, leaving uncertain dates places or outcomes. no clear action or result can be determined from the legible portions.
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Fragmentary notes mention J B H Wakmers and a dean with possible Norwegian ties. Mentions of medals and a personal award suggest a local ceremony or recognition event with unclear details and several garbled phrases. Names and places are partially legible, indicating a small-town or school context and a possible prize ceremony.
Fragmented OCR text reports on naval events, labor strikes and political tensions. Mentions destroyer Paulding, April 20, union disputes, and mentions of Mexican reactions in a chaotic compilation. Contains numerous garbled phrases and unclear details.
A seismograph team reports a local quake event with measurements and timing. Officials note unusual ground shaking near Belwaed and advise residents to monitor for aftershocks and seek safety if needed.
Fragmented OCR text notes a sequence of political and social terms. Readable elements include references to deportations, quarantine, and varied proper nouns, hinting at a historical event or policy shift. The legibility is low and entities are unclear, limiting precise summary.
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