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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1921

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Mexico Seeks Loan and Recognition Under Conditions

The United States considers recognizing the Mexican government if it guarantees protection of American lives, property, and investments. Mexico seeks a $100 million loan to stabilize the regime as U.S. financiers demand proof of earnest reform and reliable assurances before advancing further capital south of the Rio Grande.

Rio Grande HARRY N. PRICE The Washington Post Co United States White House Mexico America Mexicco esta México Mexco

Police raid debunks radical Jingo cult in Ayabe

Japanese police arrested leaders of the Omotokyo sect after raiding its Ayabe temple uncovering a secret passage to the founder’s adopted son Wantsaburo Deguchi. They found two million men swords and chests of diamonds and rubies worth about $1,000,000. The cult urged war with America and world dominance.

Kyoto Japan Associated Press Ayabe Wantsaburo Deguchi Deguchi Osaka America

American Soldiers' Graves Abroad to be Kept Beautiful

Charles Moore, chairman of the National Commission of Fine Arts, returned from a War Department tour of American military cemeteries in France and England. He stated that overseas graves will receive thorough, creditable care and no detail will be omitted to honor the nation.

Charles Moore H street northwest National Commission of Fine Arts War Department France England United States

Women’s National Foundation plans grand New York clubhouse

Center of feminine civic activities to cost about 3.5 million with a 2.5 million building on the Dean tract at Twentieth Street and Florida Avenue NW. Sloan theater to start in six weeks. aims to house all women’s organizations nationally without duplicating existing clubs. Mrs Calhoun reports heavy New York interest and pledges as plans proceed.

Woman’s National Foundation Dean tract Twentieth street Florida avenue C. C Calhoun New York Sloan foundation hovtelitians Calhoun Frances Burra js Hoffman C A Van Renssacler Oliver Harriman Charlies B Alexander Hamilton Yeirfa Leland Cofer Little Fos Peter Larson Wilam If Goode Porter Willis Robert Olyphant Preston Satterwhite Maude Wetmore Florence Linch

France Invites Goethals Aid for Reconstruction

Paris May 11 M Loucheur minister for devastated regions said Maj Gen George W Goethals was invited to France to inspect and advise on reconstruction. Goethals expressed willingness to accept. 100000000000 francs pledged plus 27000000000 already spent, with about 1100000000 francs yearly. Goethals has not yet accepted. secretary to AP noted he wrote for details. Also notes Schrembs named bishop of Cleveland and railway schedule changes for Atlanta Special.

Paris Associated Press M. Loucheur George W. Goethals Panama Canal Zone France Goethals M Loucheur New York father particulars Schrembs Cleveland

Germany Accepts Allied Demands as Nationals Rage

London May 11 Germany’s unconditional acceptance of all allied reparations demands was delivered to Prime Minister Lloyd George by Dr Sthamer. The German reply pledges to carry out obligations, disarmament, war crimes trials, and other treaty provisions without reserve. Berlin papers denounce the move as a “scrap of paper” while warning it could trigger internal self-assertion and political upheaval.

London Germany Lloyd George Sthamer Great Britain house of commons Dr Sthamer Mr. Lloyd George reichstag Lloyd Georges commons Berlin Associated Press als action am Deutsche Zeitung Count Friedrich von Westarp Tabgliche Rundschad Germania WHI Vossische Zeitung Wirth Cano ita German People's Party themsselves Streseman civision

American Officials Laud Berlin Acceptance Of Reparations

American officials welcomed Berlin's decision to accept Allied reparations terms. They warned against invasion or upheaval and noted Germany's potential economic revival. Debates centered on the new cabinet led by Wirth, Stolpe, and Stresemann, with Liberal parties seeking inclusion and the Sozialdemokraten cautious about internal consolidation.

Wirth socialiste Associated Press Ruhr United States Germany queston State Department People's party Bavarian People's party Bourse Gazette

Chaplin Mourns Pants After Studio Torch Incident

Charlie Chaplin, the motion picture comedian, was burned on the legs yesterday in a studio accident involving a blow torch. He suffered no serious injuries and will be unable to work for several days. Chaplin reportedly lamented the destruction of a pair of patched pants known to millions of fans.

Los Angeles Calif Charlie Chaplin Chaplin

Drug Gang Chief Shot Dead In Brooklyn Shootout

In a Brooklyn tenement a pistol battle between two police detectives and three alleged drug peddlers left Haskin Antel dead and others wounded. Detective Arthur Jecker killed Autel after a close hand to hand fight while his partner contained the others until reinforcements arrived.

New York Brooklyn Haskin Antel sdater ganc Arthur Jecker Autel

Barred Bergdoll Escapes Guard in Maryland Episode

Testimony to a House committee details Sergeant O'Hare recounting the Bergdoll escape from Governors Island to Hagestown Maryland. He says no knowledge of buried gold and describes a car ride to a Burlesque show and a return to Bergdoll’s home where the prisoner vanished. The witness confirms no arresting handcuffs and notes Mrs Bergdoll’s panic and the gin in the pool room.

Associated Press Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Philadelphia John O'Hare Governors Island Maryland House investigating committee O'Hare Col John E. Hunt Hagerstown North Philadelphia D. Clarence Gibboney Bergdolf burféa York

Sawyer Explains Welfare Plan at Congressional Hearings

Brig Gen C. I. E. Sawyer testified before Senate and House education committees on the Kenyon bill to create a department of public welfare. He argued consolidation would reduce duplication, employes, and expenses, while critics urged educational leaders would resist a division of education in a welfare department.

department of public welfare Congress Senate House education Kenyon Harding C IE Sawyer Sawyer department of reducation Towner Republican Iowa department of education bil Gene Sawyer public welfare bureau bu Bees

Senate Votes Tariff on Emergency Measure Passes

The Senate approved the emergency tariff and antidumping bill 63 to 28 after discarding proposed amendments. Seven Democrats joined Republicans in support, with Moses of New Hampshire voting no. The measure retains tariff provisions and delays the broader reform, heading to conference with the House.

Moses Senate finance committee Broussard Ransdell Louisiana Jones New Mexico Kendrick Wyoming Myers Montana Pittman Nevada Sheppard Texas Ashurst Arizona New Hampshire House Utah Bursum

Presidential Cobbler Fined After Assault at Shop

Joseph Guiffrida, proprietor of a wholesale leather house, was fined $10 yesterday by Judge Hardison for assaulting Francis J. Sumner known as the Presidential Cobbler after a purchase dispute. Sumner testified he entered the shop and was insulted by a clerk before being struck several times in the face.

Joseph Guiffrida Hardison Francis J. Sumner followine Sumner Guilfrida Harding

House Delays District Business Amid Capitol Gridlock

The District committee plans a program despite likely delays of District business for 60 to 90 days. Hammer extends jurisdiction to regulate theaters as part of a broader investigation. Blanton reports crowded classrooms at Johnson and Powell schools. Chilman expects next week results from talks between the public utilities commission and street car firms.

House District committee Focht Mondell Supreme art Washington Congress Hammer Blanton scem Johnson and Powell Zhilman Washington street car lines public uilities commission

King Will Receive U. S. Envoy Today

London May 11. Col George Harvey new US Ambassador to Great Britain presented credentials to Earl Curzon and will be received by King George at Buckingham Palace at 11 Thursday. He will attend a Pilgrims Society dinner May 19 and will refrain from interviews or discussing international affairs. Newspapers note his cordial welcome and Harding’s friendly posture toward Britain as evidence of goodwill.

London Associated Press George Harvey United States Great Britain Earl Curzon foreign office King George Buckingham Palace Pilgrims Society Harvey Pall Mall Gazette Ambassador Harvey M. Harvey Harding

Tear Gas and New Smoke Screen Threaten Naval Defenses

A U.S. Navy and Army chemical warfare program will test tear gas and tropospheric smoke screens against warships off the Atlantic coast starting June 2. Tests aim to prove ships must be airtight and ventilating systems vulnerable, with poison gas, toxic smoke and parachute dropped bombs to create defensive countermeasures and possible ship design changes.

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