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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1921

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Giants Win 8 6 in Game Six to Tie World Series

Giants tie the World Series 3 3 after defeating the Yankees 8 to 6 at the Polo Grounds. Barnes stars with a brilliant eight innings and Fewster delivers a key homer for the Giants while Meusel and Snyder drive four bases each. Ruth watches from the stands as Fewster and Fewster again spark the Yankees in a hard fought battle.

Babe B. Meysel Snyder Jess Harper Yanks Shawkey Associated Press New York Yankees Giants Polo Grounds Babe” Ruth Chick” Fewster Fewster Yankee Emil Meuse Frank Snyder Ruth Chick Rob Shawkey Barnes Miller Huggins John Moran Huggs Harry Harper Toney

Democrats Bid for Farm Bloc Aid To Wreck Administration Taxes

In open Senate debate Democrats urged insurgent Republicans to join forces and defeat the administration tax program unless the conference report concedes to farm bloc demands. The fight centers on the surtax rate, with House backing 32 percent and Senate weighing 45 to 50 percent compromises. A political maneuver by the Democrats risks widening party strains as House leaders push Fordney era 32 percent. Continued on page four.

George Rothwell Brown Washington Post Co Senate House Fordney Harrison Mississippi

Burglars Take $50,600 in Gems From White Estate

Valuable papers and jewelry worth $50,600 vanished from the summer home of Henry White of the Versailles peace commission in Lenox Massachusetts. Police traced no trace of the theft, noting White slept through the burglary and suspected notes on peace conference proceedings were among the stolen items. Police believe thieves climbed to the window, took two leather boxes and a suit, and fled by car.

Washington Post Pittsfield Mass Henry White Peace Commission Versailles Mr. White Elm Court Lenox White Commission

Sued Over Peggy's Jewels in Divorce Suit

Cartier in Paris and London files in circuit court seeking $875000 from James Stanley Joyce claiming he still owes for the jewels once given to Peggy Hopkins Joyce. The divorce case adds to the lumberman Cartier Ine's troubles as the dispute centers on jewelry valued at a fortune.

Chicago James Stanley Joyce Peggy Hopkins Joyce Follies Cartier Ine Paris London

Brennan seeks special guardianship for Stillman child

John F F Brennan, attorney for Mrs Anne A Stillman, filed for a special guardianship in Surrogate Court to gain custody of Alexander Stillman, 12, amid the ongoing divorce from James A Stillman. Alexander has lived with his mother by court decree since the dispute began, while his father remains guardian of the grandfather estate worth about 100 600 dollars.

New York Associated Press John Ff. Brennan Anne A. Stillman James A. Stillman Surgate Brennan Alexander Supreme Court Morschauser Soul Cove Stillman

Hughes to Review Arms Policy Steps for Delegation

Secretary of State Hughes chairs the American delegation as they begin work at 10 o’clock with Lodge Underwood and Root. All data from diplomatic, Navy, and War advisers will be laid before the group to evaluate past moves and seek unanimous endorsement for proposed policies subject to the President’s approval.

War and Navy Department Washington Post Co State Hughes Henry Cabot Lodge Oscar Underwood Bihu Root State Department Hughes Secretary of State Navy Department War Department Lodge Underwood Root Harding United States

Irish and British delegates open Downing Street talks on Ireland

British and Sinn Fein delegates held two two hour sessions at 10 Downing Street, adjourning until Thursday to address the Irish question amid truce breaches and law courts activity. Michael Collins and Churchill were noted for their tense expressions as talks focused on procedure and possible peaceful settlement.

London Ireland Downing Street Lloyd George St. George’s Channel Sinn Fein Irish Republican Army County Claire Violins Churchill Daileireann Michael Collins Winston Spencer Churchill

Unanimous Call for Economic Recovery Policies by Employment Conferees

A national unemployment conference unanimously endorsed a general resolution urging rapid actions to stabilize and revive the economy. It emphasizes railway rate readjustment, swift tax legislation, tariff settlement, improved government financial relations, increased railway employment, limited world armament, exchange fluctuation control, and targeted programs to reduce waste and boost regular employment in coal and other industries. The report notes agriculture and primary commodity prices lagging and warns of price-distribution disparities due to transport costs and profits.

Associated Press National Conference United States Europe

Washington Crime Critique Sparks Call for Congressional Probe

Representative Roy G. Fitzgerald of Ohio demanded a congressional inquiry into the District of Columbia police force. He cites Washington leading in crime, citing 2 054 assaults and 44 murders in a year, and warns of damage to the capital’s image ahead of a forthcoming armament conference. He vows to seek explanations from police and statistics across departments. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.

Washington Roy G. Fitzgerald Ohio District of Columbia Fitzgerald E. B. Hesse Police Department Capital New York Congress Cleveland

Merger Bill Fails After House Scene. Klan Inquiry Opens

The House district committee rejected the merger plan unrecorded after a push by Blanton and Focht. The Klan inquiry continued with Imperial Wizard Simmons present. evidence alleged improper mail use and membership drives funded by $10 dues. A new push for a congressional probe into the Kuklux Klan followed.

Associated Preas Kuklux ‘Klan House Rutes Department of Justice Chief of Police Norfolk Upshaw Georgia Williamson

Body of Mrs Dwyer to be Exhumed Today

United States Attorney Peyton Gordon requested Coroner J Ramsey Nevitt to exhume the body of Mrs Loretta Dwyer wife of Elmer F Dwyer Georgetown plasterer for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The inquiry follows rumors and gossip about whether she died by hanging herself in the basement of 2816 N Street Northwest on September 5. A district attorney’s representative will be present for the exhumation and autopsy.

United States Peyton Gordon J. Ramsey Nevitt Loretta Dwyer Elmer F Dwyer Georgetown Dwyer Havel Hersel N Street May Gordon District Attorney's Office Gordon

Giants Win 8 to 5 Page Index

Page index items list sports, education, politics and society notices for today’s issue. Headlines mention battle plans, school delays, drafts and public events across multiple sections. Names, dates and places are scattered within brief line entries.

Lincoln Park Association Demands Faster Eastern High Work

Lincoln Park Association and chamber figures urge expedited construction of the Eastern High School to avoid health risks from crowding. Ray Smith accuses delays as criminal negligence and asks DC commissioners to secure bids and complete the building by fall 1922.

Ray T. Smith Lincoln Park Citizens Association Ray U. Smith Daniel A. Edwards Board of Education Lincoln Park Association Federation of Citizens Associations Eastern High School Mr. Smith

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