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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1921
Page
1
Officials expect rapid progress as the armament conference begins with President Harding preparing his opening address. Secretary Hughes may act as temporary presiding officer with John W. Garrett tipped as secretary general. Delegates await the advisory committee meeting to map the opening days and aim for definite results before Christmas.
Secretary of State Hughes will preside at the opening session of the Washington conference next Saturday and is expected to be chosen presiding officer once the organizing vote is taken. The President will address the gathering to outline US aims, with foreign delegations predicting Hughes will lead the talks. The President may indicate how the task may begin while avoiding implying US prerogatives for decisions beyond the conference.
Ohio voters approved a 26 million bond for a World War II soldier bonus with a record margin near 800000, aided by the American Legion. The same election saw Cleveland adopt a city manager form of government and Cincinnati elect City Auditor George P. Carrel mayor amid a three cornered race. Dayton Newark Toledo and Youngstown also selected mayors or forms favorable to Republican candidates as dissatisfaction with the Davis administration grows.
Richmond reports incomplete returns showing El Lee Trinkle of Wythe captured the governorship with a narrow majority as other statewide offices swing Democratic. West defeats Haslinger for lieutenant governor and James wins seat in Fifth District Congress. results reflect a varied statewide shift with several Republicans and independents also winning or losing.
Unofficial returns from 203 of 370 precincts in Louisville show Houston Quin, Republican, leading Harris, Democrat, by 5 468 votes for the mayoral post as of 8 30 p m local time.
The Senate agreed to vote November 18 on the antibeer bill with no opposition to fixing the date. Proceedings set for 10 a.m. and a noon vote with no further debate, as supporters expect enactment and a debate likely limited.
The Postmaster General plans to assign about 1000 U.S. Marines to guard mail routes and protect cash and valuable parcels after a New York robbery. Maj. Gen. Lejeune approves the plan. guards will ride mail trucks and station at key post offices. The move, labeled permanent, targets crooks and is supported by President Wilson.
A fragmented OCR passage hints at a political surge and reform currents in a city election. Mentions candidates and a criminal court context with references to votes, church involvement, and a figure named Thompson amid Democratic contest signals.
Republicans in Jersey select four senators in a decisive party vote. The campaign drew candidates from multiple regions and highlighted health care, tax reform, and education as top issues.
The Associated Press reports a Democratic sweep in New York City led by Mayor John Hylan with large plurality. Charles Craig as comptroller and Murray and Reigerman as aldermen presidents, plus Bruckner and Conpresidents of boroughs, are elected. Republican gains in state assembly noted. results include Miss Helen Bonwell and scattered district races.
A landslide affects municipal sections in Evaneville Immels and Fort Wayne with continued coverage on the right-hand page. Officials warn of risk and advise residents to heed evacuation alerts as crews assess damage and secure affected areas.
Page one index lists a wide mix of items from mayoral talks to election themes. It notes Hylan reelected and calls for votes, with mentions of Trinkle leading in Virginia and Maryland, and a focus on school delays and life-savings thefts.
The Olympia returns to the Potomac as the body of the unknown American is borne to the Capitol in solemn ceremony. Salutes ring from Fort Washington to the Olympia yard as mourners on shore honor the fallen defender of civilization and the nation. The casket is placed in state in the Capitol rotunda for two nights and a day with silent guards, then escorted to Arlington.
Citizens and groups argued for and against District of Columbia suffrage before the Senate District committee. The hearing allotted six hours total for pro and con speakers with relay-style exchanges to follow, chaired by Chairman Bail. Notables including Roy C. Claflin and William Meir Clayton attended, urging representation in local government and the House delegate election. The session remained peaceful as witnesses faced pointed questions about past self government and its results.
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