22 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
The arms conference shows a standstill but delegates hold informal talks. Five powers agree on capital ship ratios while deeming auxiliary craft a detail. Britain seeks abolition of submarines. Reed attacks the treaty and U S interpretation in Senate.
Ambassador Harvey presented Secretary Hughes' reply to Premier Briand confirming France will not recede on capital ships. Briand said auxiliary ships remain under discussion. The note stresses avoiding undue national demands to ensure Washington conference success.
George Washington University acts to suppress the December issue of the student monthly Ghost deeming its cover and content objectionable. Prof. Howard L. Hodgkins initiates a thorough investigation as 300 copies had already sold despite the ban. The issue features a flapper cover and a drawing titled Modern Egypt along with risqué squibs that drew deanly ire.
Raymond Sterling, described as resembling Babe Ruth, was arrested in Brooklyn on suspicion of 21 burglaries over six weeks. Victim Mrs. Lillian Secol, a baseball fan, identified him as Ruth's double, and police say he confessed to the charges.
More than 10,000 investors who trusted Charles Ponzi receive a 4 percent return on their original investments as Christmas dividends. Trustees overseeing the post scam distribution mailed checks totaling 344,244 dollars. The effort marks the first dividend to be distributed, with larger checks up to 2,038 dollars and as little as 29 cents. ಚ
Madrid reports Spaniards have occupied Tistutin Batelusuga and Tiguenet on the rail line toward Kert as Moroccans fled after 24 minutes of fighting. Headquarters set at Tistutin. Some Moor dead bodies found along the road and in a gully near Arrult. about 300 more discovered. A mountain gun captured from the Moors.
Archibald Birse, a Chicago tailor, receives more than half of Ernest de Saint-Giles estate after a small favor done years earlier is repaid when a will is filed. The Chicago author professor and businessman left about $100,000 to Birse in gratitude for the deed.
A veteran crew in two boats failed to capture a large whale near Southampton New York as it remained behind the outer bar. Sightings were reported by coast guard observers off Catermans with hundreds of beachgoers watching from shore. Capt Everett Edwards led the effort from Warragansett in an old whaler and a power boat, but harpoon attempts could not close the distance. The hunt paused at dusk with plans to resume the next day.
London reports a new allied supreme council meeting to be held at Cannes in early January after pre talks in Paris. Lloyd George and Briand pledge secrecy while Briand says progress has been made on reparations and may involve a broader conference including Russia and possibly the United States.
President Harding and Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes push a businesslike government. An executive order schedules a second six month budget meeting with Dawes to retire July 1 and possibly be replaced by Gen. Herbert M. Lord. Dawes emphasizes efficiency and economy, pledging to prove government can run like a private corporation.
Ambassador Ricci and Secretaries Weeks and Denby attended as the 400 foot Roma semirigid airship, built in Italy, was christened by Miss Fenrose Wainwright breaking a liquid air bottle. The ship departed Langley for Bolling then returned to Langley under strong winds after a celebrated formal program at Bolling Field.
Three discharged Greek soldiers attacked the pensions office in Athens injuring Admiral Coundouriotis and two aides. The admiral’s wound was not serious, while a stenographer and a secretary were also shot. The attackers, a self styled relief fund committee, complained of lacking funds raised in the United States for relief.
The page outlines a broad set of items from international diplomacy and domestic policy. It notes progress toward an early accord, details debates over Shantung, and mentions Briand receiving an American reply, with premiers calling for a council and budget discussions.
Boston reports Governor Cox denied the Quincy House dinner was wet after prohibition officers raided a hotel room seizing whisky and cocktails. Secretaries Gook and Jackson joined in denials while hotel owner McCervy and Kern faced charges over liquor possession and permit custody. Prohibition Officer Harold Wilson led the raid and defended handling of the permit.
Columbus Ohio December 21 three women were killed and about 34 injured in a Wrights women's furnishing store explosion caused by a leaking gas main under the sidewalk. The blast demolished parts of the street damaged cars and shattered nearby windows.
Debates on the Irish treaty continue in Dail Eireann with Edem de Valera hinting at an evening session to finish talks and a possible plebiscite. Speakers including Cosgrave and Duffy push for ratification while urging Irish voters to decide their own future.
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