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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
17
Fourteen weeks into President Harding’s term, supporters defend his progress and list completed actions. They cite emergency tariffs immigration reform peace status with Germany and tax revision plans as evidence of effective governance and commitment to pledged reforms.
The report details Ceretti’s appointment as papal nuncio to Paris and describes his long service in Rome. It notes his earlier roles, his ties to the papal court, and his strong rapport with American officials and observers.
The passage notes Arch bishop Ceretti’s diplomatic skill and expected conduct in Paris, the United States gaining from his presence, Admiral Lima avoiding Ireland, Texas challenging the ICC as unconstitutional, a doctor’s life saving heartbeat, a Long Island man uncovering 65 bottles of 100 year whisky, Premier Hughes warning civilization against a US Japan war over Yap, and a skeptical take on civilization’s tolerances in six years.
The piece argues three competing approaches to the Soviet regime in Russia. Britain and Italy seek engagement, France prefers isolating measures against successor states, while the U S cautions against premature recognition and urges respect for Russian self-determination within defined limits. It warns that unchecked independence could spark anarchy and mass migration.
Treasury outlines a private loan plan to aid cattle growers with up to 50 million dollars in funds provided by Eastern financiers and bankers. Congress action to authorize War Finance Corporation is debated, highlighting advantages of private loans over direct government spending. Meeting in Chicago to discuss details and implementation.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger and New York Tribune passages reflect urgent refugee hardship in Constantinople amid Greek Turkish clashes, urging aid and backing for relief workers. In Canton, Chinese women press for voting rights with dramatic protests, while debates on diet and science provoke public scrutiny and humor.
The June report shows winter wheat yield ahead of April but below May, with 8 million bushels more than April and 51 million less than May. The crop could surpass 1920 harvests, signaling lower bread prices as Europe recovers. Estimated 830 million bushels this year, 43 million above 1920, with exports possibly 200 million surplus. American relief efforts continue for famine zones in China and Europe, led by Hoover and ongoing in Austria and Poland.
A Paris sale of the vast stamp treasure valued at $20 million centers on the enigmatic Duke of Galliera also known as De la Renautiere or Philippe Ferrari. The heirless Austrian embassy resident left a vast fortune and art for Paris and the Galliera museum, while a German claim contested the Imperial Postal Museum ownership. The state claims hostile alien property governs the auction by a state custodian.
Sir John Thursby leaves his racing stable and stud farm to Maj. Herbert H. Roberts, not to his half brother Sir George Thursby. The bequest ends hopes that Sir George would take ownership of the Thursby stables. Sir John’s will recalls a long quarrel with George over a Derby defeat linked to the Thursby name.
Narcisco Gary Panama’s foreign minister in the United States says data will be submitted to Secretary Hughes to clarify the boundary dispute with Costa Rica. He refutes impressions of Panaman opposition or threat and emphasizes a peaceful, respectful effort to correct what he calls a mistake.
In Chicago on June 12 the Rev. Terrill reports South African tribes can make alcohol from nearly any jungle fruit. Cashew juice ferments quickly in the sun, and prolonged fermentation followed by distillation yields a strong liquor with high alcohol content and notable ammonia.
Republican Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts announced plans to introduce a resolution for a House investigation into enforcement of the fourteenth amendment in the South. He aims to reduce Southern representation in Congress and the electoral college by citing specific instances of disenfranchisement.
Messages from the Navy Department indicate the tanker Hico, en route from Norfolk to Jacksonville, suffered a boiler room fire off Frying Pan Shoals but extinguished the blaze and received no damage. The vessel reported no need for assistance and resumed slow steam under own power via Morehead City.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee is scheduled to take up Senator Ring's resolution to probe a dye industry lobby in Washington. The measure would authorize broader inquiries into other alleged lobbies and is supported by Senator King and many colleagues amid renewed lobbying activity concerns.
More than 300 delegates from the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World toured Chattanooga today after arriving for the convention in Atlanta. They came from St. Louis Kansas City Denver Cincinnati Indianapolis and Cleveland and were met by automobiles to view historic battlefields and other points of interest.
Indiana towns vote on reform with Michigan City approving the city manager plan by a 330 margin while New Albany Kokomo Princeton Anderson and Muncie reject the change. Voters and officials weigh risks and benefits as observers await Michigan City’s test.
F P Dunne of San Francisco extols the Midway oil fields in Kern County California as comparably rich to world reserves. He recounts Capt William Matson turning barren land into a vast enterprise, noting twenty wells yield about two million dollars yearly from 2 500 acres, and urges government to grant patents once approved by land office and interior secretary.
The unknown American soldier who died in France is to be buried in the Capitol building crypt north of the rotunda. The American Legion executive committee in Indianapolis will be urged to place the body there rather than at Arlington National Cemetery. George Washington post No. 1 has adopted resolutions backing the plan.
The little brick schoolhouse where Miss Clara Barton taught in 1853 was dedicated to her memory on Saturday. State and county officials and educational leaders attended the exercises. A bronze tablet was unveiled by Stephen Barton of Boston and Saidee F. Bleclus of western Massachusetts.
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