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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1921

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Bryan for Senator Reelection in Florida Bid

Trammel seeks renomination as Florida senator amid potential challenge from William Jennings Bryan who may run on a Florida residency plan. Clark of Gainesville expected to enter if Bryan declares, amid national Democratic power struggles and possible prohibition stakes shaping the race.

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Band Plays End Of Perfect Day For Mrs Harding At Polo Field

Mrs Warren G. Harding attended a Marine Band concert at Polo Field in Potomac Park. Lieutenant Santelmann led the band, with Arthur Witcomb solo on cornet, as Mrs Harding and secretary Miss Laura Harlan listened. A one way traffic limit and parking restrictions were used as hundreds celebrated with horn honks and applause.

Warren G. Harding Marine band Polo field Potomac park Mrs. Harding Liaut Carroll park

Officials Taunt Hylan In Parade In New York

Mayor Hylan led 8000 policemen along Broadway in the annual parade. Curran and Craig missed reserved seats and mocked the mayor from fire plug and curb. The event drew 225 officials from other cities and included thefts of a truck carrying $33,000 of woolens shortly after the procession began.

New York Associated Press Hylan Broadway city hall Madison square Curran Manhattan Craig yezra Newark Paterson N. J Mt Vernon metropolitan police department

Call Belgian Troops Defy Occupation Debates Rise

European crisis deepens as German and Belgian leaders clash over Ruhr occupation. Berlin reports German president asks Wilhelm Mayer to form cabinet while rail mobilization looms. Iron and steel groups pledge hard line against ultimatum, miners wary of strikes, and British cavalry move toward Solingen frontier amid tense Allied demands.

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Editorials reissued by The Washington Post on sale

The Washington Post republishes a Book of Editorials now available at The Post offices and retailers Brentano's Woodward & Lothrop Sana Sons Co Ballantyne Sons.

Washington Post The Post newsaper offics Brentano's Woodward & Lothrop Sana Sons Co Ballantyne Sons

Burglary-Proof Mail Car Tested in New Trial Run

May 7 Chicago reports the first test trip of a burglar-proof mail car designed to curb thefts exceeding 100 million dollars in 1920. The nine sectional safelike containers with locks were loaded in New York, moved by crane, and transferred to a train in 31 minutes, a fifth of the prior method. The New York Central Railway built the car and seeks government approval to expand service.

Chicago New York New York post office New York Central railroad

Valparaiso University Trustees Deny Charges

Valparaiso Ind May 7 President C Nash Jeffrey and the Valparaiso University board of trustees issued signed statements denying April 25 charges by retiring president Daniell Russell Bodgdon. They claim federal review proves no misconduct and note the university has hosted hundreds of ex service men for training with nearly 200 attending in the past year. The trustees also called for Hodgdon's resignation in a April 23 resolution.

Valparaiso Ind C. Nash Jeffrey Valparaiso university board of trustees Daniell Russell Bodgdon Jeffrey Hodgdon

Reds Respect Relief Ship

Near East Relief reports a cable from Constantinople stating the Russian soviet commander in Trans Caucasia pledged to honor relief sent to Armenia. A second shipload was sent to Batum for 18 000 orphans under American care in Alexandropol, joined by three more American relief workers.

New York Constantinople Trans-Caucasia Armenia Batum Alexandropol

Church boards push disarmament and missions support

Nashville Tennessee May 7 closing session of the board of missions of the Methodist Church South adopted resolutions urging an international disarmament conference and congressional aid. The meeting approved foreign and home mission appropriations totaling 5 053 123 95 dollars and authorized visits to mission fields abroad.

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Sun Yat Sen Inaugurated as Chinese Constitutional President

Dr Sun Yat Sen was inaugurated constitutional president of China at Canton in a ceremony marked by a large crowd. He took the oath of office and received the seals in a gold casket amid widespread enthusiasm.

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Lawyer's wife shoots husband amid divorce suit in Los Angeles

Mrs Frede rick R Levee of Los Angeles shot and killed her husband on a busy New Orleans street corner while he had sued for divorce alleging she shot him earlier in Los Angeles May 1920. Levee's wife was held without bail to face murder charges as details of violent marital disputes and prior insanity proceedings surfaced.

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House Leaders Delay Vote on Peace Measure

Republican leaders in the House signaled deferral of the Knox peace resolution, delaying action for a month or until Europe’s situation clarifies. Senate support exists, while President Harding’s policy on American representation in the supreme council and commissions shapes the delay. Ambassadors Wallace Bowden Harvey Wallace Bowden await roles as observers or executives, with Harvey taking a lead in Britain next week.

Associated Press Hardin’gs supreme council conference of Ambassadors reparations commission House Knox Mondell Wyoming Senate foreign affairs committee Senate foreign relations committee Harding Wallace Roland W. Boyden State Department George Harvey Great Britain London Harvey Bowden United States supreme council for American

Valera extends olive branch to Ulster in peace effort

Dublin reports Sir Hamar Greenwood hails de Valera and James Craig talks as the most hopeful sign for peace in 750 years. Greenwood praises Craig’s courage in meeting strangers deemed enemies and notes the two leaders’ first ever direct exchange. He foresees an eventual home rule settlement and an atmosphere cleared after elections.

James Craig London Associated Press Eamonn de Valera Irish independent of Dublin Ulster Ireland Dublin Hamar Greenwood Jame Craig Hamar James de Valera Sir Hamar northern southern Ireland Str Hamar Virginia North South Carolina California Texas United States

Labor Readjustment Spars Broad Economic Tide

In a Washington Post analysis, the administration favors organized labor, aiming for stability as wage readjustments approach postwar levels. Conservative union leaders, wary of radical factions, seek gradual changes while industry expects costs to fall. A looming ship and rail wage realignment faces public scrutiny and potential impact on broader economic recovery.

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Bold Bad Bandit Gets 12 Year C Newsley Adoler

A 12 year old boy from Rosemont Virginia reported to Alexandria police that he was robbed of 96 cents by a tall very black man across a field near the high school. The assailant wore a long coat, soft hat, and had part of his face covered with a red handkerchief. The boy was accompanied to police by his father George Visal who said the robber threatened to reveal the boy’s address and kill him if he spoke.

George ‘Visol newaboy Mapleystreet Rosemont Alexandria George H Visal

Derby triumph for Behave Yourself at Kentucky Derby

More than 60,000 witnessed Kentucky Derby winner Behave Yourself, ridden by Thompson, edge Black Servant by a head in the forty-seventh renewal. Prudery,Tryster and Leonardo II followed as Whitney horses struggled for the lead. The race carried 50,000 added and Rich purse, with Behave Yourself earning 38,450.

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LEAVES AMERICA FREE UPSETS WILSON PROGRAM

A 1921 article outlines President Harding’s policy of cooperative but non binding engagement with allied nations. It stresses America remains independent, free of European entangling alliances, while seeking just settlements and fair trade. It notes Senate reception and contrasts with Wilson’s league stance, promising continued independent action.

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