21 May 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1921
Page
1
The Washington cabinet discussed international finance with focus on exporting American goods using foreign loan proceeds. Plans to steer private European loans toward US markets aim to lift stagnation and aid Alaska as Congress remains in session.
Former West Virginia Governor John A. Cornwell told the closing session of the National Coal Association convention that miners seek nationalization of the coal industry with wage increases and shorter workweeks. He warned English mine unrest shows radical labor moves and urged public support for anti-nationalization efforts through open advocacy before Congress and state legislatures.
Attorney General Dougherty requests the resignation of the district attorney as reported yesterday. The move follows a Department of Justice inquiry and mentions Hildreth and appointed administration details.
Discussion in diplomatic circles on a United States policy stance is echoed by Governor Morgan's proclamation in West Virginia. The call to restore order includes the state police, sheriff and officers assisting Maj. Davis as official action unfolds. District 17 head Charles Keeney joins the strike line urging nonunion miners to withhold labor, backing union benefits during idleness.
Gates River Morgen reports governors designate the Hintor to take charge of the destitation with Sheriff Minigo and Capt Brockus of the State police on duty in the Mingo region. Troopers are under command amid regional tension as officials coordinate action with David Rath of the United Mine Workers. Attorney General Daugh appears in the day’s developments.
Geneva May 20 The former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary has notified the Swiss authorities that he will depart from Switzerland with his family next August and will abstain from political propaganda in the meantime. He declined to say where he will go. The Swiss government received the temporary decision with relief amid concern over international complications. Speculation runs from Holland to Spain and even England or the United States as his possible destinations. The Hapshures are reportedly adjusting their affairs and preparing their valuables.
Sherrill urges residents to repaint repair and remove rubbish from homes outbuildings and alleys. The proclamation emphasizes May 80 as the start of a citywide cleanup to beautify Washington and set an example as the nation’s capital with parks and grounds kept free of trash.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Roosevelt Field and long idan in a wartime context with relinquishing or relinquish terms. The readable pieces hint at a historical military or field reference but lack clear events, dates, or names to confirm specifics.
Mount Vernon Ladies Association members urged support for keeping admission tolls at the historic site. Mrs Horace Mann Towner said opposition to government ownership is not understood while many members press on with duties. The governor of Virginia and five commissioners will tour Mount Vernon to review the year's work. A bed from a past army camp and other gifts were noted, with emphasis on preserving Washington's home.
Bodies found in woods near Laurel as three suspects, all colored, are questioned by Deputy Sheriff Garrison. One man named James Vincent alias Dickson faces alibi questions after traveling toward Washington. Investigators believe a Black assailant killed Mrs. Weber and searched for her rings, with tickets found nearby and a bloodstained path leading to a road into the city.
Readers see a fragmented report about Mount Vernon home of George Washington. The Mount Vernon Association now governs the property amid a dispute with opponents who seek a federal role and an appeal to a former ambassador.
The 4 percent rate plan at the Paper Oils firm involves key stakeholders including Ra Wen Re and Ballantyne Sons Co. Officials announced a settlement aligning production costs and supplier terms to stabilize operations and secure quarterly earnings.
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