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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
18
The notice lists subscription options by mail with rates for daily and Sunday issues, prepaid payments, and advance remittances. It names THE WASHINGTON POST CO. with editor Edward B McLean, and provides representative office addresses in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit, dated Wednesday November 16 1921.
A plenary session confirms harmony among Great Britain France Japan and Italy with the American naval arms plan. Leaders stress unity yet anticipate amendments as the plan is studied and modified in committee to safeguard national security and shared aims of disarmament.
A fragmented pasted column references inflationary rhetoric and political cynicism while touching on a poet’s sanity, a book dealer’s impunity, and reform through voting. It mentions June weddings, a Landru case, and Gerladine Farrar amid divorce rumors, weaving social satire with political critique.
The article discusses adopting an American valuation provision to tax imports by equalizing domestic and foreign production costs. It argues that wages, output costs, and profits warrant an ad valorem duty, claiming broad support from U S industries for stability and protection. It cautions against disparate rates and emphasizes equity among nations.
Nationwide Children's Book Week urged careful selection of literature for young readers. Public Library of the District highlights exhibits and age appropriate lists, with trained staff offering free guidance to parents to avoid inferior or inappropriate books and to plan purchases.
The conference cannot delay Far Eastern issues while seeking naval curtailment. Hughes urged simultaneous consideration, noting China and Pacific interests must be resolved alongside disarmament. New York press and Baltimore commentary praise the move, while cautioning against premature celebration.
The Prince of Wales as Duke of Cornwall appoints Lord Clinton as lord warden of the stannaries of Cornwall Devon and Riderang master forester of Dartmoor in place of the late Lord Balfour of Burleigh. Lord Clinton holds the privy seal and the new posts mark him as heir to the Prince's court. The Clinton lineage traces to 1299 and ties to Trefuais and Rolle estates with Bloton in Devonshire a notable seat.
Proceedings recite that the session adjourned at 6 15 pm today with Democrats opposing a Ford Newberry seating resolution. Watson of Georgia spoke on prohibition. nominations included Tucker for US attorney and several general officer and postmaster appointments. Shipping Board investigation was voted down. Johnson of New York testified on Haiti race relations. Tax bill talks reached accord on excise taxes. Lehrbach bill on civilian positions in DC and field service discussed. Walsh bill to add 22 federal district judges reported favorably.
Governor E Mont Belly returns from Porto Rico to brief President Harding on the island’s affairs. Reilly’s actions amid independence sentiment are to be discussed. Wood Forbes report on the Philippines prompts no reactionary policy toward self government there.
Mirza Wusseima Khan Ala, Persia's new minister, expressed deep appreciation for American interest in Persia's welfare. He noted Persia's strong hope for the armament conference's success and praised the United States government and people.
Houston Texas November 15 The first deed to a child ever filed in Harries counts for an adoption was canceled today publicity upon the wording of the deed ten dollars and other considerations given as cause to withdraw the transaction not to have the child known as a ten dollar baby Senator Hale Sells Paper Portland Maine November 14 The sale of the Portland Press and the Sunday Press by Senator Frederick Hale to Guy P Gannett of Augusta is announced Gannett, a Republican national committee member, is part owner of the Portland Herald and a morning paper
Dr Steffens president of the University of Dubuque declared today that instructors are not teaching heresy. He rejected charges presented before the Presbyterian Church executive commission at Atlantic City yesterday and said there was no foundation to accusations of subsidized athletics.
H L Bowlby, head of the war materials division at the U S Bureau of Public Rosa, was chosen president of the American Rosa Builders Association at its annual meeting in New York on November 15. The vote marks a leadership shift as the group addresses upcoming industry challenges.
An exploration of how Italian and Latin origins shape American phrases, with Waldo Paonessa noting English words borrow from Latin. Reports on Greek archaeologists in Thessaly unearthing a large temple at Berras dating to 400 BC, and the debate over calling America a melting pot versus a crucible as immigration shifts.
Chicago observer notes a claim of giants beyond Betelgeuse with a 200 million mile diameter measured by Prof Albert A. Michelson at a National Academy of Science address. Antares is named as a candidate star with uncertain size while other stars may exceed them.
Swiss authorities prepare to relocate the children of former Emperor Charles and Empress Zita to Madeira to join their parents. The move follows their flight during Hungary’s royal upheaval, with the children under the care of Archduchess Marista Therese and kept away from Hungary’s throne dispute.
Two distinct shakes were felt in Bakersfield California as an earthquake rattled the city. The tremor lasted several minutes and caused no damage. Local residents reported the shaking beginning in the morning and no injuries or further aftershocks were noted.
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