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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
3
President Harding writes to naval reservists urging patience as the Navy adapts to Congress shorthand funding and outlines plans to fill auxiliary ships in emergencies. He notes the need to reorganize reserves while drawing up a bill to cover the subject and emphasizes stability for the fleet.
Athens reports seven day battle around Afun Karahissar yields Greek victory over thirteen Turkish divisions. Greeks sustain fight with left wing and claim strategic impact, morale shake on Turkish forces seeking to seize Karahissar and break Greek front.
The Gazetta Del Popolo reports Italy will send Prof Luigi Luzzatti, Signor Schanzer, Gen Armando Diaz, and Signor Meda to the Washington arms and Far East conference. Alternate Signor Relandi-Rier named. Premier Bonomi offered leadership to Felts and Tittoni, neither could attend. No decision until Premier returns from Treste.
London reports the British delegation for the conference on armament and Far Eastern issues will include an Indian representative. The Indian delegate will be of Indian nationality and paid, with selection awaiting official confirmation on February 4. Delegates sail November 6 aboard the Adriatic, with an advance party departing earlier.
The Sixteenth Street Heights Civic Association meets tonight at 7 at G W Bonnette 1312 Wood Street NW The American Institute of Electrical Engineers meets tonight The Yale Alumni Association holds a luncheon at the University Club at 1 The Chemical Society of Washington meets Thursday at the Cosmos Club The Day Nursery Association convenes tomorrow at 10 30 at the Ebbitt The Grand Army of the Republic Ladies meet at Grand Army Hall J And Grant Circle The Indiana Society gathers tonight at the Ebbitt The Washington Advertising Club holds its weekly luncheon in the Raleigh hotel Oak Room at 12 30 The Washington Board of Trade Membership Committee chaired by Charles J Waters meets at 12 40 The Lincoln Park Citizens Association meets tonight at Bryan School
Rolandi Ricci, Italy's ambassador to the United States, called proposals to cancel allied debts a vain illusion and useless rhetoric. He told Italian press representatives in Viareggio that an American leader could not entertain a plan favoring European interests without harming his party and warned that canceling loans would burden the U.S. budget and tax the people.
Edward Lasker of Chicago retained the lead in the Western chess championship in Cleveland by defeating W L Moorman of Lynchburg Va. He had 5 1/2 games won and one loss. Other results included Jahtbohm beating Whitaker and Hoffman, Samuel Factor defeating Stearns, Whitaker over Norris, Stolzenberg defeating Czaikowski, Beckner beating Hoffman, Shapiro beating Norris and Moorman drawing with Shapiro.
The Supreme Court refused to review the Vincenti case, keeping the Baltimore convictions for war time liquor law violations intact. The defense sought setting aside on grounds liquor sales occurred after parts of the prohibition enforcement act took effect, arguing prosecution under that act. Vincenti was previously brought from Bimini and released under federal authority.
Extra ballots will be mailed to candidates after a 106 000 vote offer, with delays possible as the records of subscriptions are reviewed. New subscribers are asked to be patient while delivery services begin, and the paper will be distributed through agents and carriers within a week or two.
Harrisburg Oct 10 Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce that improvement of business depends on practical steps railroads can take to aid revival and new construction while cutting unemployment. He said lower freight rates would help but railroads cannot reduce tariffs now and noted adjustments in rates have been made where helpful or out of line. He denied rumors of conflict with labor unions and the labor board and said permanent relations are sought through practical experience balancing the rights duties and privileges of the board company unions and employees.
Lucien A. Soward an attorney was found dead in his downtown Dayton office with stab wounds and internal hemorrhage from aortic arch puncture. A broken penknife lay at his feet as furniture lay overturned and a telephone was torn from the wall. An employee heard a quarrel and a woman’s scream was reported nearby. Police and coroner investigate motive and suspect a woman’s presence but not a definite culprit. Soward, about 40, owned a large house in Oakwood.
The Federal Council of Churches plans a nationwide campaign urging strong Christian public opinion to press for a far-reaching reduction of armament and peaceful settlement of disputes. The message to 150000 congregations calls for education meetings, services, and mass gatherings led by the council International Justice and Goodwill committee chaired by Dr. John H. Finley with Dr. Sidney L. Gulick as secretary.
Wilmington Del Oct 10 Two hundred couples married since August 1 by Rev R T Westren unfrocked minister of Bikton Md are not legally wedded under ecclesiastical law Dr Watt district superintendent of the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal conference said today Civil law recognizes their status and offers no worry Westren quit his Montana charge mid year without notice and was dismissed after ecclesiastical jury found him guilty of splitting marriage fees with jitney drivers.
The Commercial Automobile and Supply Company will present a night of moving pictures at the Auditorium theater showing the manufacturing process of the Studebaker car. Tickets are available from the company for this invitation affair intended to educate automobile owners about car construction.
Marion Ohio October 10 plans for Armistice day celebration were disrupted by a War Department telegram stating Dwight Welle Artis had no U S Army record. Artis 19 died peninsula here and was to be reburied in Marion cemetery honor triangle. New Armistice plans are being made.
Faith Willard, the infant found abandoned at the Church of the Ascension rectory, died of pneumonia at a New York hospital. Baptized by Dr. Percy Stickney Grant who was named godfather, she had resided at the rectory under his housekeeper and was part of a social dispute surrounding Mrs Rita B D Lydig. The mystery of her parentage remained unsolved.
Labor representatives at the AFL headquarters largely deny plans to withdraw from the President's unemployment conference. President Gompers expresses satisfaction with progress, while a drastic wage cut proposal could provoke a serious split if approved by the conference, though leaders say withdrawal is unlikely.
Washington Central Labor Union members convened to approve Armistice Day activities supporting the international conference on disarmament. John B. Colpoys said the machinists’ earlier refusal won’t derail the planned program. President Gompers is expected to speak. a proposal for a political labor party was tabled after strong debate.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood resigns from an anticipated university post to take the governor generalship of the Philippine Islands. He cites a gravely serious situation affecting 10,500,000 people and American reputation, urging support for decisive action.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Long who died Saturday were conducted at her 1839 California Street NW residence. Interment followed at Glenwood Cemetery. A six year resident, she was active in church and charity work as a member of the First Congregational Church, survived by two sons and eight daughters.
The Associated Press reports that subcommittees of a national conference on unemployment are near completion on a general policy to relieve unemployment and restore normal commerce and business. A second general report will be presented in open session after a week’s recess, summarizing key remedies from various committees. Hearings on reclamation as job relief were held, with E. H. Blaine urging federal funding and veterans favored for reclamation work. Ottomar Hamerle outlined irrigation projects and dam work that could employ thousands, with future funding and five‑month projections. New committees formed cover foreign trade, agriculture, and publication, with notable members named for overseas commerce and related fields.
In Baltimore juvenile court Judge Williams hears a cruelty to children case after a neighbor finds a 3 year old boy tied to a chair with a dog tied to a table, gas partially on, room locked, the guardian wishing to call witnesses, case postponed to Friday. Agent Frank W. Radcliffe of the Society to Protect Children from Cruelty and Immorality filed the action.
Paris announced by Frantz Jourdain that motion pictures will be admitted to the Autumn salon on the same basis as painting sculpture architecture photography and design marking the first time cinema is recognized as an art in French exhibitions. A separate division will showcase actors interpreting and critiquing the arrangement and setting.
Travis county grand jury asked the Texas attorney general for an official ruling on the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The five part inquiry seeks to determine whether membership is lawful and what actions by members may be unlawful.
A fragment discusses legality of organization members attending meetings after threats or illegal notices, whether remaining a member after such knowledge is unlawful, and the legality of masked parades used to advertise an organization’s existence without violence. It appears as a legal inquiry into member responsibilities and public demonstrations.
The War Department reports the National Guard strength at 126000 officers and men, with a plan to form 18 divisions as a first reserve for regulars. The reorganization fixes ratios for auxiliary arms, creates mounted units, and assigns divisional designations aligned with wartime units. Rainbow division traditions are to be preserved, with several states allocated full divisions.
Harry Fox, balloonist of Charleston, narrowly escaped death over Point Pleasant when a guide rope caught fire and spread to the parachute. He descended 1500 feet, landed safely on a sand pipe after the chute burned, and suffered two broken ribs. Fox vowed to continue flying despite the accident.
George H. Cushing urged purchasing agents to use by products of coal and other resources to boost wealth. He warned heavy government cost burdens threaten business prosperity and urged a national program to expand value by diversifying outputs rather than relying on Congress. He warned of a looming clash between national needs and political theory.
Atlanta, Oct 10 Claude A West former secretary to three Georgia governors was freed on a 7500 bond after arrest on a warrant alleging embezzlement of 1500 of insurance funds of the State prison commission. A commitment hearing was set for tomorrow in municipal court with no statement from his attorney.
Ames range combines coal range cooking and water heating and has been perfected by J G Scott president of Scott Gas Appliance Company after years of work. The modern gas range cooks an entire meal with two top burners while warming water for general use, and is produced in Mansfield Ohio with a Washington home office and local directors.
The Supreme Court refused to review Salvatore Lauria's case, upholding deportation on grounds the Secretary of Labor could deport him at any time. Lauria, an immigrant long in the United States, faced removal based on crimes alleged in Italy.
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