Germany US war claims cut in half by House panel
The House Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Green, reduced original WWI age claims from 1.479 billion to about 180 million. Pending Senate action in February may allow treasury payments from funds loaned to Germany. The process will also involve German asset restitution and claims against the United States, including seized properties and ship values.
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Green
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Treasury
United States
Germany
Sayville
Tuckerton
N. Y
U. S
Sam
Rink Plea to Help Safe Skating in Parks
The Gastonia Gazette urges cities to create a large rink within parks and playgrounds to give children a safe, unmolested place to skate. Police caution about street hazards while communities seek a designated skating facility for youth recreation.
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Gastonia Gazette
Men Without a Country Immigrant Status Debate
Commissioner Harry E. Hull of the federal immigration bureau estimates there are upwards of a million sites who entered the country illegally and lack certificates of admission. They cannot become citizens under existing laws and many have lived in the U S for years, remaining respectable residents but now being men without a country.
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Harry E. Hull
Federal Immigration Bureau
Ignorance of Law and the Burden of Legislation
A critique notes that judges often do not know the law while lawmakers add thousands of new statutes yearly. Senator Borah and William P. Helm Jr estimate 10 000 and about 200 000 measures annually. The expanding statute book raises administrative costs and risks a looming bureaucracy.
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Massachusetts Supreme Court
Borah
Congress
William P. Helm, Jr
Aiken County Sealed Bids for February Groceries
The Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids at their office by February 7 1927 for groceries and supplies to be delivered to the County Warehouse for February. E E Woodward Clerk February 1 1927.
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Board of County Commissioners
Aiken County
E. E. Woodward
China Fights For Freedom and Western Clash Over China
The piece argues the United States should avoid warlike policy in China while Britain presses for control of ports and imports. It frames the conflict as a push for national freedom against foreign dominance, notes potential Russian involvement, and contrasts American home life with imported luxury, urging an American national tone.
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United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
China
Britain
Wanhsien
Shanghai
Canton
Russia
Lincoln Birthday Observances Mark Nationwide Tribute
The nation observes Abraham Lincoln's February 12 birthday with simple eulogies in cities and schools. The tribute honors Lincoln's legacy from Gettysburg to emancipation and his enduring influence on American principles and law.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Springfield
America
Law
American Furniture and a Reawakening of Native Traditions
The article argues American antiques foster national spirit and home life, urging appreciation of native woods and early American styles. It contrasts American furniture with Italian, English, and French pieces. Visitors admire American traditions but return to their own national aesthetics.
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Ose
America
Mt. Vernon
Italian Alps
Mr. Vernon
Arbitration and tax records in Aiken clash over Mexico treaty aid
A debate over whether U S Mexico arbitration applies to a dispute surfaces while tax returns for January and February are examined. City Clerk Henry Busch notes city taxes for the fiscal year with general expense at 20 mills, bond interest 2 mills, sinking fund 0.2 mills, total aa mills. The passage references international law and a call for a square deal from both sides amid political tension.
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Mexico
United States
Hague
Aiken
Henry Busch
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Wadis Sam
Scott's
New England
Boston
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Army Ordnance Department
Rifie
Darrels
American Furniture
Kore
Ee In
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Augusta
Georgia
Ford Motor Cars
Secelve
Touring
F. O. B. Flint
Mich
O. B. Flint
Chevrolet
Fisher
Jay-Mac Chevrolet Co
Aiken, S. C
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