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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
11
The notice lists subscription terms for The Washington Post including advance payment, delivery details in Washington and Alexandria, daily and Sunday editions, and mail payment options. It names Edward S McLean as Editor President and provides dated context May 27 1933.
The Senate backs a provision in the naval appropriation measure authorizing and requesting the President to negotiate with Great Britain and Japan to cut arms programs over five years. The piece, though passed, is criticized as an unconstitutional and ineffective political signal that does not bind the President.
Memo for President Obregon outlines US terms for recognition amid a political divide in Mexico. Conservatives warn against bolshevist influence while republicans fear foreign meddling and potential upheaval if Obregon yields power or fails to secure US aid.
Postmaster General Hays restores a radical magazine to second-class mailing, deeming it entitled to standard rates if it adheres to law. He strengthens enforcement against publications advocating violent overthrow, pledging vigorous action against anarchists and Bolshevik propaganda while upholding press freedom within legal bounds. Public sentiment supports firm limits on disloyal or seditious material.
The piece argues American golfers must persist after a disappointing Hoylake showing. It praises determination, notes underestimation as a cause, and expects future campaigns to improve with lessons learned. It stresses that many U S players will grow and attack next year.
A proposed clean and paint up week in Washington sparks great interest among district youth and scouting groups. An extra mopping up week follows a seven day dirt and rubbish drive, teaching thoroughness and responsibility for future citizens and graduates.
Secretary Denby announces plans for a summer inspection tour of Pacific coast naval establishments. He expects to leave Washington in late July, spend several weeks in the West, inspect the Pacific fleet, and visit the navy yard at Honolulu if time permits.
Ira Nelson Morris American Minister to Stockholm will arrive in New York about May 31 on leave of absence. The question of his reappointment will be decided upon his arrival.
The piece highlights Aristide Briand’s rising clarity and leadership in France, noting his historic stance against military violence and his resolve to seek reparations and peaceful policy. It contrasts Briand’s measured Breton temper with his decisive oratory in the recent session.
Postmaster General today announced urgent need for economy and that experiments with air mails would be afforded by the New York San Francisco route, leading to the Washington New York route being discontinued after May 31.
Archbishop Alexander head of the Greek Orthodox Church in America called on President Harding to discuss plans for Americanization not tied to his church. The meeting outlined efforts toward naturalization and civic integration for Greek Americans.
American Ambassador Josith H. Shea arrived in Callao Peru on Tuesday en route to the United States after spending the past week in Bolivia.
The 1917 Russia upheaval saw Michael Terestchenko, Ukrainian sugar magnate, rise to finance minister then fore affairs. After prison escape aided by his French wife, he settled in Stockholm with new lover, triggering a Paris court battle over divorce and alimony amid public scandal and wealth contrasts.
Rumor states that Portuguese royal memoirs and correspondence, including those of the late Duke of Oporto, will be issued with American widow approval. A London woman writer is said to have compiled papers about Princess Louise of Bé, the divorced Duchess of Gobourg, and other royals, promising disclosures that could embarrass European circles. MARQUSE DE FONTENOT.
Noon to dusk sessions on Naval bill nominations and ratifications. Blair nominated for internal revenue commissioner confirmed after long debate. Washburn Child for Italy ambassador confirmed. education chief Tigert favorably reported. Budget conference report approved. several judicial nominees advanced. Various committee actions on taxation, labor, mining conditions, Pacific cable, and military bases.
Herman M Levine of New York, who fled to Mexico amid alleged radical activity, was deported from Monterrey last week. He is held at Fort McIntosh by military authorities in Laredo, while his Spanish companion was also deported and is in the care of Justice officials awaiting Washington instructions. Levine reportedly spoke incendiaryly in Tampico and Monterey.
Secretary Weeks orders the formation of a board of Sevon officers to draw up a detailed plan for marking battlefields in Europe where American troops fought in the world war. The board will supervise execution of the plan after approval by Weeks.
An interview with Sebastian Theiad, formerly a chief steward, explains how transatlantic liners stock refrigerators with hundreds of tons of food for 3000 mile journeys. He details staff, daily ice, and precise inventories of tea, coffee, meat, fruit, dairy, and desserts aboard big liners.
The article summarizes economists Harr and Brown of Fayette Missouri arguing stabilization will improve in months ahead. It cites Franklin Fisher of VelO University on postwar expansion issues and Armistice effects. Wholesale prices are seen rising then easing while retail prices lag, and European ties may help stabilize prices.
Maj Charles Sydney Gola fam, a South African capitalist and former British MP, bought the entire Canadian town of Sigela Britink Columbia. Plans include a model English village with a new business district, 20000 surrounding acres laid out as model farms, and a summer resort on Nicola Lake. The major is to reside in the courthouse during construction. Ma Goldham is noted as an author of military and mining works.
Advice to the Uruguayan legation this week said Havana will hold the seventh International sanitary conference in Cuba with date to be decided. Dr Las bredo, Cuba’s representative at the Montenegrin meeting, has been chosen provisional president of the conference.
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