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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1921

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3

China seeks cleaner city and arms policy at conference

Alfred Sze addressed the Twentieth Century Club outlining China’s aim to uphold national existence while stressing unity with American nations. He urged a government cleanup plan and suggested using federal offices for clerical work to project a better city image, with space offered by several civic buildings for the conference-related activities.

Hima Aspertel United States Twentieth Century Club China Tas Ana Romes Sherrill Unvel Autor Ins Daughters of the Amerean Revolution Corcoran Art Aottery Red Cross Peye Vow

Holland Receives Invite to Far East Conference

Washington dispatch reports the Netherlands received an American invitation to join talks on Far Eastern and Pacific problems but only as a participant in limited diplomacy. The Dutch government may defer a formal reply until Foreign Minister van Karnebeek returns, with disappointment voiced over potential secondary status and concerns about defenses of the East Indies.

Th Hague Associat de Presa Tieniland Washington Walliam Philips Moisoc Netherlands Holland van Karnebeek Serso Latch Miister van Karnebeek Geneva League Assembly fEcani Wos

Lloyd George Cannot Attend Washington Conference Delegation Planned

A telegram quoted by Melbourne’s Times correspondent states Lloyd George cannot go to the Washington conference. It notes Balfour will be the delegate with Premier Hughes guiding the house of representatives, and that the imperial conference discussed dominion representation and the empire’s stance.

Lloyd George Balfour Thy Telearrao Washinton T Tos Ascare

Australia Names Pearce As Conference Delegate

Premier Hughes announced in the House of Representatives that Australia had appointed Pearce to represent Australia at the forthcoming conference on armaments to foster peace. Pearce sat at the same table with delegates as questions were raised in Washington. The British delegation would include representatives from several dominions.

Australia Pearce Melourne Australia Orth Veserated Press Hughes Iorne Foster Ita America Pearce Wit Hughes Mbers Labor Party Carl Ved Heron Dluahbes Houcake Messige London Dominion

Tokugawa Sees Parley As Japan's Opportunity

Viscount Trent Shiisawa leads a Japanese business delegation bound for the United States and Takuma Dan heads a group set for Europe. Prince Tyesato, named head of the Japanese delegation to Wash natn conference, heads the talks at a farewell dinner hosted by Kojunsha club with Enxkich Kamada, president of io university, presiding. Kamada calls Japan peace-loving and not warlike, citing testimonies of peaceful aims.

Associated Deasedy Tyesato Washnatn Trent Shiisawa United States Takuma Dan Europe United. States Kojunsha Club Enxkich Kamada

Japan Delegates to Ashington Armament Talks

Japan sends a high level delegation to the Washington arms conference led by Vice Admiral Tomosaburo Kato and Baron Kijuro Shidehara with Idaranao Hanthara as secretary. The group totals eighteen Foreign Office officials and twenty two from Finance Navy and Army combined. Prince Tokugawa urged confidence and national unity behind Japan’s efforts.

Japan Tomosaburo Kato Baron Kijuro Shidehara United States Idaranao Hanthara Foreign Office Finance Ministry of the Navy Army

Panic Grips Vienna as Crowds Rush Shops

Panic spreads through Vienna as thousands wait in long lines for groceries and clothing while the crown collapses, buyers rush to convert money into goods amid rising prices. Foreign purchases and speculator action deepen the crisis, with similar runs reported in Innsbruck. The Tyrol defense corps issues threats amid growing economic chaos.

Vienna Reck Innabruch Tyrol Tyrol Defense Corps Tyrols Austria

Berlin Hunts Rebels in Renewed Kapp Troop Arrests

Berlin reports renewed government efforts to arrest Kapp revolt leaders who fled since March 1920. Public warrants target Dr Kapp Bauer Maj Vabst Gen von Juettwitz Capt Ehrhardt Ignatius T Lincoln and others on high treason charges with 30000 marks offered for each capture. Kapp believed in Sweden Bauer in Hungary and Ehrhardt in Austria. Lincoln, once a British MP, was expelled from Austria. The treason trial of von Jagow and others opens in the Supreme Court on October 27.

Leipzig Germany Associated Press Kapp Dr Kapp Bauer Vabst von Juett Witz Ehrhardt Ignatius T Lincoln Sweden Lungary Brthardt Austria Lincoln Austra von Jagow Hublin Supreme Court

Fire Prevention Day Plans Parade and Warnings

George S Watson yesterday announced Fire Prevention Day on October 10 to be ushered in with a parade. Police and firemen, apparatus, and a band will attend, with the final parade details to be announced later. Placards warning against fire hazards will be placed on street cars and at crossings. Public schools will hold appropriate exercises, and fire prevention advice will be shown in motion picture theaters.

George S Watson Yester Cis Zins Meatson 5

Addresses Holy Name men speak on Christian Manhood at Georgetown

Representative James O Connor of Louisiana addressed the Holy Name Society of Holy Trinity church Georgetown at the parish hall on Christian Manhood. J Hartigan spoke on The Holy Name Man. Prof FP A Edwards discussed the New Testament and the compilation of the original for the year 395. Other speakers included Rev John A Geal Rev Edward J Meurath and John Hadley Doyle who presided.

James O Connor Louisiana Hox Name Society Holy Trinity Church Georgetown J Hartigan Holy Name Union Instrict FP A Edwards John A Geal Edward J Meurath John Hadley Doyle

Assents To U S Treaty By Reichstag

Berlin reports the imperial council officially notified the signing of the peace treaty with the United States with no modifications The assent allows formal publication and the treaty to acquire legal force.

Berlin Presa Rewhsrath Imperial Council United States

Baldwin heirs settle in court over Baldwin estate

In Los Angeles California on October 6 heirs of the late FE J L Lucky Baldwin filed a settlement reached out of court. Mrs Jara Baldwin Stocker and her two children Albert Snyder and Rosebud Doble must receive a deed for half the property inherited by Mrs Stocker. The agreement ends litigation over the multi million dollar estate once challenged by guardianship bids in 1918. The court declared Mrs Stocker competent but left the right to appeal open.

Stocker

Hahlbohm Leads In Chess At Western Championship

In Cleveland Ohio after three rounds of the Western Chess Association tournament I H Hahlbohm of Chicago leads with 30 points. Edward Dauksas of Chicago champion is at 20 with Stolvenberg of Detroit at 21. Hahlbohm defeated Norman Whitaker of Washington and Wu bur J Moorman of Lynchburg Va. adjourned games include Dauksa vs Stolvenberg and Stolvenberg’s win over Bewkner. Whitaker drew with Craigowski and Norris.

Cleveland Ohio Western Chess Association Hahlbohm Chicago Edward Duasker Omr Jean Stolvenberg Detroit Norman Whitaker Washington Wubur J Moorman Lynchburg Iuisker Samuel Lactor Stolvenberg Moorman EO Stearns Cleveland Stolvenberg J T Bewkner Winchester Whitaker Shapiro Norris Craihowski

Boy Scouts Learn Singing at Brookland rally

At St Anthonys Marsh hall Brookland Scoutmaster Shonas J Trodden led Troop 97 in first vocal music lessons. Scoutmaster Marland brought in Troop 76 from Immaculate Conception parish in uniform. The rally followed the eight oclock Mass Sunday morning.

Boy Scouts St Anthonys Marsh Hall Brookland Shonas J. Trodden Immaculate Conception Parish Marland

City to plant double trees next spring after fall pause

The parking department will skip fall planting and instead double the spring effort. Cufford Seaham cites variable weather, noting 1600 trees are normally planted in spring and fall. next spring 2000 trees will be planted to compensate for the fall cancellation.

Cufford Seaham

Starts Wide War on Illicit Liquors in States

Federal dry law chiefs take direct control of liquor enforcement in New York as Harold Hart resigns as New York prohibition director. E C Yellowley named acting director, with orders from Washington and new methods to crack down on bootleg operations. Pennsylvania faces moves to remove McConnell from federal post due to holding a state senate seat. Dry leaders pledge sweeping enforcement changes across states with further reshuffles anticipated.

New York State Harold L Hart New York Hart Washington Prohibition Haynes E C Yellowley Mr Harts Slaynes Mr Yellowley Haynes and Bair Traynes Yellowley Walham C Mattonnell Pennsylvania McConnell Cirys Pennsylvania Senate Senate Daugherty McConnells

Wendell Freed of Charge In Bond Sale Case

New York October 6 Supreme Court Justice McAvoy dismissed indictments against State Comptroller Wendell his predecessor Eugene M Travis and Albert L Judson over alleged malfeasance in selling bonds to the state for sinking fund gains. The judge said there was no proof of fin to one defendant and that larceny charges could not be sustained under the conditions.

New York Supreme Court McAvoy James Wendell Eugene M Travis Albert L Judson Fudson Wendell Travis Indian Jarceny

Navy Assignments Shuffle Officers Across Pacific Fleet

Commander John Flowers detached to Pensacola. Reuben Walker takes USS Spraston command. Harrison Glennon placed in bureau ordnance. James Sayward named executive officer of USS Olympia. Frank Lowe aids on staff and flag secretary to Rear Admiral Burrage. Numerous detachments listed from Navy Department in Washington to ships and shore stations, with retirements and home postings noted.

John Flowers Pacific Fleet Naval Air Station Pensacola Reuben L Walker Fourteenth Naval District Gomdr Harrison R Glennon Navy Department Washington DC U . S Michigan James W Sayward Delaware Olympias Frank Ll Lowe Kenniseun Guy HH .Burrage Charles Antrobus Pittsburgh Washington, DC John T Sulliivan Revenue New York Naval Training Station Hampton Roads Ralph B Wallace Olym Raa Bnaign Harold J Walker Walter W. Cress Medical Corps Regihala Tb Henry South Carolina Marine Barracks Variasland Marvin Johns Florida Bridge Donald G .Rafferty Great Lakes Navy Cincinnati Ohio Charles W Robies Revenue Service Boston Mass Marine Expeditionary Force Haiti Nelson W Sheley USS Idaho Mare Island Calif Robert Li Snowden Black Hawk Raleigh John Clarholm Supply Corps Eagle Boats Portsmouth William L Wall Construction Corps Naval Station New Orleans Navy Yard Philadelphia Boatswain Farrell NC Stout Engineering Laboratories, Incorporated Detroit Mich Carpenter Edward T Cafferkey Milton Demylt Stout Engineering Laboratories Louis G Henricy Thomas D Southworth San Diego William B Brigham United States Naval Reserve Force

Persian rebel leader killed in Khorassan revolt end

London Oct 6 reports Col Mohammed Taghi Khan, who stirred trouble in Khorassan, was killed in action and his followers surrendered to government troops, ending the uprising.

London Mohammed Taghi Khan Khorassan

Zanella Elected President of Fiume Provisional Govt Planned

Prof Riccarda Zanella leader of the Fiuman People's Party wins 57 votes to 11 in the constitutional assembly election to head a provisional government as assembly members draft a constitution. The fascist proclamation denounces the vote as illegal and vows to oppose Zanella and seek annexation of Fiume to Italy.

Fiume Associated Press Riccarda Zanella Fiuman People's Party Constitutional Assembly Finume Zanella Italy

Nine Moros Die in Clash in Sulu Province

Nine Moros were jailed after a clash at Kulaykulay in Sulu province between thirty Moros and a sixteen man Philippine Constabulary detachment led by Gov. Carl Moore. Moore's party went toKulaykulay to negotiate peace with Chief Api Ac Iording to dispatches, thirty Moros attacked with holos and the constabulary opened fire. Api Ac and eight of his men were killed. one trooper was slightly wounded.

Manila FPI Associated Press Kulaykulay Sulu Philippine Constabulary Carl Moore Sulu Province Constabulary Toda Gov Moore Ku Jaykulay API

Plague Rages in Jubbulpur City in British India

A Daily Mail dispatch from Al Jahabad reports hundreds dead in Jubbulpur. Victims numbered around 50, with burying and burning bodies nearly impossible. Jubbulnur, capital of a central district, lies about 260 miles southwest of Allahabad, a trading center with 90 000 residents, mostly Hindu.

London Jubbulpur British India Daily Mail al- Jahabad Jubbulnur India Allahabad

Paria Official Praises French Cars At Auto Show

A Paris official, opening the auto show, lauded French manufacturers as leaders in the world industry. The salon called the display a triumph for French auto production and urged continued effort to maintain leadership against foreign rivals. An American town limousine and a heavy type car were noted among the departed vehicles.

Paria Auto American Vier Om the Public Ledger Co

Emperor Yoshihito’s Illness Worsens in Official Report

An official report from Tokyo notes Emperor Yoshihito’s health has deteriorated. The 79-year-old monarch shows increasing difficulty walking and conversing, with memory and attention declines suggesting a severe brain ailment. A long-standing vascular or neurological decline traces back to childhood illness after his majority.

Tokyo AssociatedPress Yoshihito Japan

British visa rule may bar entry for over quota subjects

British government officials said individuals may obtain a visa to enter the United States but be denied on arrival if their geographic category’s monthly quota has already been filled, leading to detention at Ellis Island and causing serious discomfort for those affected after several such cases recently occurred.

London

Chinese reply due today on Shantang proposals

The Chinese reply to Japan's Shantang proposals was transmitted to the Japanese minister this morning. A foreign office circular notes the reply will be made public Friday. Dr Yen, China's foreign minister, has cabled the full contents to the Chinese minister in Washington.

Peking Associated Press Japan Yen Washington

Rhine cost of occupation cited by reparations panel

Faris reports that the Rhine occupation cost from armistice to April 1921 ranks behind France’s. Official figures set gold marks as the standard, listing France 1,276,450,8238. United States 1,167,327,330. Great Britain 991,016,359. Belgium 194,706,228. Italy 10,064,861.

Faris Kunsten Rhine France Reparations Commission Great Britain Belgium Italy

Princess Tsai Feng Dies in Peking State Funeral Ordered

Princess Tsai Feng widow of the former prince regent and mother of the deposed boy emperor died Saturday in Peking. The republic’s president sent condolences to the Manchu household and ordered a state funeral.

Peking Tsai Feng China Republic Gongright

Shipping Board Cuts Rates for Cotton Freight Controversy

London report outlines Alexandria claims that the U.S. Shipping Board offers to carry cottonseed to the United Kingdom at a shilling per ton less than British rates and to cover insurance differences. The Times reviews the long Egyptian cotton freight dispute, noting British lines held contracts and that American pressure sought exclusive U.S. direct shipments. It cites potential punitive rate cuts and asks why a half share in Alexandria direct sailings was rejected by Washington.

London Associated Press London Times Alexandria United States United Kingdom the Times United States Shipping Board Shipping Board Ines Times Washington United Kimgdom United States Shipping Board i9

Name fair sponsor staffs in Chattanooga reunion

Kentucky division United Confederate Veterans commander announces sponsorial staff for the reunion in Chattanooga Tennessee Mass Frances Worgan sponsor Frankfort Mrs Anna R Tenley Winchester matron of honor Mrs Walter Matthews Lexington matron of honor Miss Sarah Smoke Paducah Moss Mary Hechinridge Page Frankfort matron of honor Gen M G M Lurchisen cavalry brigade Georgia division names sponsor Mrs Rambo Benson Marietta chaperon Mrs J F Golden Atlanta matron of honor Mrs Julian Parrish Macon maids of honor Miss Marion Spear Atlanta Miss Mattie Mulliken Frindley Miss Ida Shellnut Sandersville

Chattanooga Tenn W Oy Stone Frankfort Kentucky United Confederate Veterans Ostaff Frances Worgan Prankfort Anna R Tenley Winchester Walter Matthews Texington Sarah Smoke Padueah Moss Mary Hechinridge Page Lrankhfort M Lurchisen Othe Cavalry Brigade Georgia Mra Rambo Benson Marietta Chaperon J. F. Golden Atlanta Julian Parrish Macon Marion Spear Atlanta Mattie Mulliken Frindley Ida Shellnut Sandersiville

City Area Briefs From Washington Clubs and Groups

The Women's City club offers tea at the clubhouse Sunday from 4 36 to 6. The Washington real estate board holds its annual buffet at Wardman Park hotel Monday evening. Takoma Park Citizens association meets Monday at the Library. Congress Heights Citizens association meets Monday at 8. Lebanon Ledge No 7 A F A M celebrates 110th anniversary Monday at Arcade. Park View Citizens association meets Tuesday at Park View school. Catholic Women's Service club hosts a dance tonight at Catholic Community house. Rev G Humphreys introduces Dr Philip Jaisohn at the Women s Interdenominational Missionary union meeting this afternoon at Mount Vernon M E Church South. Mrs J P Tyler outlines the Sunday school lesson this afternoon at WC. Maine State society meets tomorrow night at Thomson Community center auditorium. The Eebeet Kinb holds a 2400 Sixteenth Street event tomorrow night. Dominican Fathers hold a mission at St Patrick's church beginning Sunday. Writers league meets tonight at the Public Library. Washington Board of Trade executive committee meets Monday at 1 o'clock. Samuel J Prescott chairs.

G. Humphreys Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church Philip Jaisohn Korea Women’s Interdenominational Missionary Union Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church

Woman held without bond in string of northwest robberies

Beulah May Smith is arrested by Eighth precinct detectives and held without bond after a series of northwest dwellings robberies. Police say she obtained four jobs in two days, leaving after a few hours. Victims include Margaret Williams, T B Love, Fannie Shapiro, and Mrs Majlard reporting clothing and silver thefts.

Beulah May Smith Georgia Avenue Northwest Burch and Poole Eighth Precinct Northwest Margaret Willams Florida Avenue Northwest T B Love S Street Northwest Fannie Shapiro Irving Street Northwest Majlard Florida Avenue

MAKE EUROPE HELP CUT TAX HIS PLEA

A speech argues the United States should press allies to pay accumulated interest on wartime loans rather than cancel debts. It cites Britain France Italy and others, questions secrecy about settlements, and insists Americans favor collecting interest over debt cancellation while warning against political risk at the disarmament conference.

Great Britain France Italy Senate American Congress Britain

Montgomery and Prince Georges Republicans and Democrats in campaign events

Suburban Rockville hosts Democrats with Willam S Gordy and other speakers for countywide meetings as the Veterans Bureau clean-up squad tours Rockville to assist veterans with compensation training medical care and back pay. Montgomery Antisaloon League sets October 14 sessions at Sandy Spring Friends meeting house. Engagement announced for Miss Mary Antoinetta Carr and Nathan Walter Walker in Laurel with wedding planned in November. In Hyattsville a Republican rally opens the county campaign with speakers including Mudd Zilhman Metzerott. Lamont Hackett Lillian Latimer address blind Maryland work on October 24. Hana Homes Jones sues for absolute divorce from Thomas Jones in Upper Marlboro. No children.

Rockville Montgomery County State Central Committee Willam S Gordy State Treasury Albert C Ritchie Veterans' Bureau Montgomery County Antisaloon League Friends’ Meeting House Sandy Spring George W Crabbe Ma A M Hall Mary Antoinetta Carr Nettie Carr Laurel, Md Nathan Walter Walker Culesville Lillian Latimer Pinkney Memorial Church Hana Homes Jones Prince Georges County Upper Marlboro Thomas Jones

Civil War Veteran dies from wound at Chancellorsville

W E Van demark, 80, Union veteran, died at his Lynchburg home yesterday. The wound suffered at the Battle of Chancellorsville caused his death. He is survived by his wife.

Fpertat Washington Post Lynchburg W E Vandemark Chancellorsville

Havre To Honor Columbus Day With Pan American Festivities

Havre plans a October 12 Columbus Day celebration with 23 consul general delegates receiving silver plaques marking American discovery. A Lafayette sword presentation tablet will be installed, a Francis Havre statue unveiled near city hall, medieval dress tableaux, and a Norman-clad child escort.

Havre Associated Press Whch America Lafayette United States Benjamin Franklin Francis Founder Kings Basin

Man Charged In Raised Pills Case In Maryland

Special to The Washington Post reports Hagerstown court charging Clyde Jane of Weverton Maryland with attempting to possess raised pills and cash bail set at $70. The case details security offers and alleged possession as authorities pursue the matter today.

Washington Post Hagerstown Jane 27 Weverton United States Crnnine

Vitamine Tablets Promise Health Boost With Phos Pho Brand

Local readers are urged to buy Phos Pho Vitamine Tablets claiming balanced water and fat soluble vitamins. The ad touts weight gain, improved color and vigor after three to four weeks, cites Army medical use, and directs purchase at IL People Drug Stores for $1 plus tax.

Army Navy Ross Hose Pitals IL Peoples

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