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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1921

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Mexico Confiscation Fear Halts US Mexico Pact Path

The United States proposes a treaty of amity and commerce with Mexico to protect American property rights pre 1917 amid 1917 constitution provisions. Obstacles remain as Obregon’s acceptance and proper guarantees are required before recognition and full relations can follow. negotiations are ongoing with Summerlin’s note presented May 27.

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Bombs In Midair Kill Two Aviators At Langley Field

Cadets Thompson and Bowen were killed instantly when a De Havilland bomb plane they piloted struck a tree at Langley field during a bombing practice. The crash destroyed the aircraft and detonated bombs. Thompson from Jackson and Bowen of Quitman, Ga had joined Langley from Kelly Field Texas and were preparing for army-navy bombing experiments later this month. A board of officers was appointed to investigate the accident and no official comment was offered pending their report.

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Kentuckian Hert Dies in Washington Bed Sensing Political Shock

Kentuckian and Republican national committeeman Hert died suddenly in his bed at the Willard hotel during a meeting with Kentucky colleagues. President Harding and cabinet members mourned him as a key organizer in the Republican campaigns and a former Indiana mayor. Hert, 56, had recently moved to Kentucky from Indiana, building a political and business career including head of the American Creosote Company.

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Scottish Rite Masons Gift to Starving Chinese

The Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons sent forty thousand dollars to Winkster Crane of Pekin for aiding starving Chinese. A State Department official noted that one dollar can sustain a famine victim for twenty days.

Scottish Rite Masons Associated Press Supreme Council State Department Winkster Crane Pekin Crane

Congress Votes Aid to Flood Victims in Colorado

Congress approves a joint resolution directing the Secretary of War to provide sanitary measures subsistence shelter and aid to flood victims in Colorado. Red Cross mobilizes donations and Pueblo faces recovery as pestilence fears fade and relief work continues with laborers clearing debris and restoring services.

CONGRESS Associated Press House Senate Secretary of War Colorado Phipps Hardy Arkansas river Pueblo Colo United States Public Health Service John C Cornell United States Public eHarth Service

Denby to Abolish Gag Rule in Navy by General Order

A general order approved by the Secretary abolishes the navy gag rule, allowing officers to publish without censorship except on international relations. Publishing on professional or historical topics must be submitted to naval intelligence for scrutiny. The piece notes ongoing flood relief and disaster response efforts in Pueblo, Colorado, with Red Cross leadership arriving to coordinate aid and a casualty toll listed at 55.

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Argentine Express Train Hit by Rifle Fire Near Buenos Aires

An express train from Buenos Aires to Rosario was fired on as it sped through Campana, about 30 miles northwest of Buenos Aires. One passenger was killed and several injured. The motive is unknown. Campana has recent labor trouble and alleged extremist foreign elements. A bomb exploded on the tracks shortly after the train passed.

Buenos Aires Rosario Campana

Warning to youth ends in tragedy at local hotel

Norfork Washington June 7 AP reports Martin D Fitch a World War veteran killed himself in a hotel after leaving a note urging young men to start right and stay close to God. Fitch who drank poisoned grape juice planned the act and left all belongings to his fiancée Edith Bruno of Rochford. His body was sent home for burial in College View.

Norfork Associated Press Martin D Titch corone Fitch College View statoners Edith Bruno Rochford

Shipping Board Chairman Pick Could Be Lasker

Washington reports indicate Albert D Lasker of Chicago is favored as shipping board chairman with a slate of appointees including George Chamberlain Meyer Lassner Frederick Thompson and T V O Connor from major regions. Lasker’s appointment depends on acceptance of the post after consultations with President Harding and party leaders.

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Mardle Girl Begs Not to Be Grilled at Court

Miss Madalie McArdie and her grandmother Mrs Wars Brinel face first degree murder indictments in the Daniel Baker case. The Mardle girl's testimony is sought as investigators link her to the Lakewood slaying of the wealthy publisher and stepfather.

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Copperhead bites 6 year old girl in Danville garden

A six year old girl is being treated at General Hospital Danville after a copperhead snake bit her in the family garden Sunday. Initially serious, her condition is reported to be improving and she is thought to be out of danger.

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New Head for Chattanooga U

The board of trustees of the University of Chattanooga elected Dr Arton Brown of Chicago as president. The office had been vacant for over a year since the resignation of Dr Fred W Hixon, now president of Allegheny College in Meadville Pennsylvania.

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WIELO SCHOOL FUNDS Conferees Agree on Curtis Plan

Conferees approve Curtis plan to spend about 2 million dollars for school facilities. New tuberculous building and eight room structures factor into the budget with provisions to ease crowded sections and increase capacity in Washington area schools.

Curtis Hamilton

Banks urged to aid farmers in credit drive

Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told the Iowa Bankers Association that banks must provide adequate credit to farmers. He warned that without relief farmers face forced liquidation as they await repayment and adjustments.

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Italians to Leave Turkey from Adana

Italian troops are to be withdrawn from Adana immediately. The Italian commander has informed the Turkish nationalist government at Angora.

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Hungary Pact Ratified in Paris by Chamber Vote

The 1920 peace treaty with Hungary signed June 4 at the Trianon palace in Versailles is ratified by the Chamber of Deputies by a vote of 475 to 74 in favor.

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