Plans to Trim Army Budget Sparks Capitol Clash
Washington dispatch reports a sharp clash between Congress and the War Department at the first meeting of the House subcommittee drafting the 1922 army appropriation bill. Chairman Anthony forecast a cut to about 300 million dollars, favoring a 175,000 enlisted strength, camp closures, and sale of surplus supplies, while Secretary Baker and General March urged about 700 million dollars for the army and warned of deficits.
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Congress
WAR Department
HOUSE
Washington
Anthony of Kangas
Baker
March
Anthony
Mr. Anthony
House Military Committee
Plot to assassinate King Constantine investigated
Paris dispatch reports two Greek men with passports for Lucerne and bombs arrested in Milan. Italian authorities say the men may have plotted to assassinate King Constantine of Greece.
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Paris
Lucerne
Milan
Constantine
Greece
Massive whiskey still found in Wateree swamp raid
Camden officers led by Sheriff Welsh and Deputy McLeod captured two white men during a dawn raid about 18 miles southwest of Camden in West Wateree. The operation uncovered a huge brick-based still and 30 to 40 gallons of whiskey, about 20 barrels of mash, and 20 sacks of granulated sugar weighing 100 pounds each. Officials say the plant was long in operation and likely cost thousands to erect, with most output believed moved to Columbia. Six officers participated in the raid.
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Camden
Betty Neck
West Wateree
G. C. Welsh
Henry McLeod
Hollis Hilton
L. E. Barnes
Wateree
Signa
Barnes
McLeod
Columbia
Death of F M Crowther at Antreville area
Fleetwood M Crowther aged about 67 died at his son in law George E Mann’s home near the city Monday evening December 13 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Shiloh Church near Antreville Wednesday at 11 o clock. Survived by daughter Mrs Mann wife of the deceased. He was a respected farmer and accumulated a comfortable fortune through hard work and integrity. He was married in early life to a Miss Harkness of Antreville. Continuous.
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Fleetwood M. Crowther
George E. Mann
Longhlness
Crowther
Shiloh Church
Antreville
Crowthe
Harkness
Capt Shaw Warns on Taxes and Roads Bonds
Captain W. C. Shaw of Lowndesville visits and notes taxes rise after voters backed good roads bonds. He recalls urging attention last year and warns neighbors who ignored foresight may face steep county and state assessments. He pledges to write again with more guidance.
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W. C. Shaw
Lowndesville
Cotton Market Advances Despite Mixed Futures
The cotton market rose about 35 points from Monday's close, with futures briefly up about 25 points but ending unchanged from yesterday. New York spot prices held at 15.80, with bids around 17 cents for fancy cotton and 16 cents for good cotton.
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New York
Senate Adopts Farmers Relief Plan Moves to House
The Senate approved a resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation to aid farmers exports, with an amended clause suggesting liberal credits via the Federal Reserve only as an opinion. It broadens financing to include nonfarm exports, and rejects tighter discount terms for cotton paper. The measure heads to the House amid ongoing farm relief discussions and a related embargo bill.
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Secretary of Treasury
War Finance Corporation
Washington
Senate
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Smith Democrat
Georgia
Finance Corporation
Harris
McKellar
Tennessee
Spencer
Missouri
Injured McKee occupants show improvement after crash
Ernest McKee and a companion injured in a collision between the McKee auto and a Piedmont and Northern car near Greenvale church continue to improve. Ernest has been sent home from Greenwood Hospital with serious but not grave injuries and is on the road to recovery. Pet Brissey, also injured, remains in Greenwood Hospital but out of danger and hopes for discharge in a few days.
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Ernest McKee
McKee
Piedmont & Northern
Greenvale Church
Ernest
Greenwood Hospital
Brissey
Treasury official cites over a billion in unpaid taxes
Washington reports Dr. Thomas S. Adams told the House Ways and Means Committee that more than a billion dollars remain unpaid due to audits lagging the 1919 returns. He warned the revenue system may not withstand added duties and urged simplification and enforcement reforms to improve tax collection.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Thomas S. Adams
Treasury Staff
House
Ways and Means Committee
Internal Revenue Bureau
Adams
Treasury
Congress
Farm relief bill moved to banking committee in House
Washington December 14 The Senate agriculture committee bill expanding federal reserve credits for farmer relief was sent to the House banking and currency committee after Senate passage. Hearings began with wool growers supporting the measure which officials say could mobilize at least 200 million dollars for farmers livestock interests and related business. The Capitol also debated the Capper Herrman farmer marketing bill with King Utah opposing its exemption from the Sherman act and McCumber North Dakota supporting it.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
King
Utah
McCumber
Republican
North Dakota
Boiler firm cuts prices on boilers and tanks in Kewanee
Kewanee Boiler company, a major steel boiler maker in the United States, announced today price reductions of 10 percent on firebox heating boilers and 24 percent on steel tanks for pneumatic water supply. The move, described as the first in these lines, aims to lower building costs despite higher production costs.
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Kewanee, Il
Kewanee Boiler Company
Wages Cut in New England Cotton Mills
Boston reports a wage reduction of about 22.5 percent affecting roughly one third of the 300,000 textile workers in New England. Notices appeared in Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford, and other mills in Maine and Rhode Island, with impacts mainly on cotton goods and some worsted workers. The move echoes prior increases, restoring pay toward pre‑increase levels. Lowell mills average about 21 dollars per week under the new schedule, as Fall River negotiates wage changes with labor leaders.
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Boston
New England
Lawrence
Lowell
New Bedford
Maine
Rhode Island
Worsteda
William Wood
American Woolen Company
Fall River
Harding Gathers Data on Nations Talks in Marion
President-elect Harding reported he has collected information and advice on the association of nations as conferences proceed. He called the progress very interesting and gratifying and said finding common ground may be easier than expected. He declined to discuss specifics or offer views on a proposed world pact not to declare offensive war without a referendum. He noted reports of McCormick’s Europe role were unfounded and said he has no agents abroad.
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Marion
Ohio
Association of Nations
Harding
Sfe
Herbert Hoover
Elihu Root
McCormick
Trindla
Europe
United States
Disarmament step favored by League of Nations
Geneva reports the League of Nations assembly endorses a two year armament limitation made by the disarmament committee. France Belgium and others push reservations while Britain Sweden and Norway push for immediate real disarmament progress amid cautious talk. France Belgium seek last year appropriations as base for limits. Belgique, Poulet notes Belgium has not received reparations.
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Geneva
Powera
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Disarmament Committee
Leon Bourgeois
France
Brazil
Chile
Greece
Poland
Rumania
Uruguay
Hlamar Branting
Sweden
Nations
George Nicoll Barnes
Christian Lange
Norway
Barnes
H. A. L. Fisher
League
Fisher
Messrs Barnes and Lange
Belgium
M. Poulet
Silver Linings Between Holidays At College
A light note on spirits lifting as Friday’s Christmas break arrives for teachers, but hopeful anticipation grows with the arrival of college girls on Saturday bringing cheer to campus.
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F. M. Crowther
Capt. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Agriculture
Young
Internal Revenue Laws Bureau
Banking Committee
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