Nations urge Greeks stay in Constantinople amid population exchanges
At the Near East conference delegates from France England and Italy pressed Turkish leaders to halt deportations of Greeks from Constantinople. Greek premier Venizelos refused to sign any pact forcing Greeks to leave the city where they have lived for centuries. The Holy See urged protection of Christians and American Armenian relief efforts were highlighted by Rev. Dr. George R. Montgomery presenting a petition for Armenian refugees and homeland aid.
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Columbia Basin irrigation project praised as national boon
Fred A. Adams told the House Irrigation Committee that completing the Columbia Basin project would yield greater national value than Egypt’s development did for Britain. He estimated 600,000 settlers on 1.75 million acres in Washington and $200 million yearly in new wealth, with completion possible for $225 million in six years and repayment within a few years after.
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Associated Press
Washington
Columbia Basin
United States
Egypt
Fred A. Adams
House Irrigation Committee
Reclamation Service
Yakima Valley
Washington State
Adams
Columbia
Davis
Reparations Plan Outlined for Germany Balance
The proposal calls for German indemnity cut to 40 50 billion gold marks with a parallel debt cut for France and others. France would seek 22 percent Britain’s share to adjust the balance. If Germany defaults or balks at reforms penalties could extend occupation of the Ruhr and control of the Rhine land.
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France
Great Britain
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
How Fat Actress Was Made Slim
Several stage people rely on Marmola Prescription Tablets to reduce fat. An actress claims steady weight loss using the tablet form and maintains results by taking them periodically. Available at druggists for one dollar per case or directly from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
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Treasury Bill II Signals Battle Over Prohibition Funds
Members of the House clash over a proposed revision to the Volstead Act appropriation. Representative Hill pushes to cut funding for a prohibition publicity bureau and for legal advisers, seek to bar propaganda, and transfer enforcement to the Justice Department. Gil bet argues against attacking law enforcement efforts and cites reductions in liquor crime. The debate stalls as the section on the prohibition bureau is reviewed near adjournment.
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Blanton
Texas
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Shippers Call for Independent Central Pacific Line
Traffic groups in the Middle West urged the complete separation of Southern and Central Pacific railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission. J P Haynes representing 7,000 Chicago merchants and 300 traffic managers argued the Central Pacific should be divorced from Southern control to speed a direct transcontinental link between the Mississippi Valley and the Pacific coast.
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Supreme Court
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago
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St. Louis
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Pacific Coast
Cattle Shipped From Bozeman to Los Angeles Markets
Ten carloads of prime beef cattle were shipped yesterday from Bozeman and Pony to Los Angeles markets. The Kopp company sent fight cars, with one car led by Douglas Ferguson and the other by Charles Shears and Frank Ottersback. Ferguson led the cattle crew, while A A Allen Ed Ellis and George Wimmer assisted.
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Pony
Los Angeles
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Charles Shears
Frank Ottersback
A. A. Allen
Ed Ellis
George Wimmer
Allegations of Tax Deals Taint Aluminum and Steel Firms
Witnesses allege improper treasury actions granting A. A. Amalgamated amortization of 15 million on a 30 million valuation while assets were used for production. They also cite an alleged eight million tax due by Standard Steel and claim Secretary Melion largely owns or controls both firms.
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Standard Steel Company
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Health of Wilson Greatly Improved
Report states Wilson has shown greater improvement than at any time since illness. His obedience to doctors orders and daily use of a tonic prescribed by Dr. Grayson are cited as key factors. He maintains an excellent appetite and remains faithful to the regimen.
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Grayson
Wheat Growers Back US Credits Plan
A conference with cooperative marketing representatives from Washington to Texas backed a U.S. credit plan for wheat. The proposal allows banks to loan to livestock and marketing cooperatives with collateral and sets a nine month maturity and borrower rate not to exceed 2 percent of the discount rate. The group represents 60,000 wheat growers producing about 100 million bushels annually.
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Oregon
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North Dakota
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Nebraska
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Oklahoma
Texas
Schoell Shade Boxing Match Postponed to Dec 15
Illness of Frankie Schoell in Omaha today forces postponement of the Schoell Dave Shade fight set for tonight. The bout will be held Friday night December 15 with the same arena and promoters.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Frankie Schoell
Schoell
Dave Shade
Adams Opens White House to Public for First Time
President John Adams allowed public access to the White House marking the first official opening. The event highlighted a new era of public presidential residence access and sparked interest among citizens and visitors.
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White House
John Adams
Hales, Ally of Collins, Falls in Irish Ambush
Wounded deputies were targeted amid ongoing executions. General O'Maille survived surgery while Portobello HQ said his state was not critical. Sean Hales and brother Tom are named in clashes tied to the Anglo Irish conflict and the assassination aftermath.
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Army
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Dail Eireann
Hales
Michael Collins
Cork
Bandon
Sean Hales
Tom
Tom Hales
Trinity College
Smoother Going For Ship Subsidy Bill In Senate
The administration ship subsidy bill moved smoother in the Senate Commerce Committee. Chairman Jones expected a favorable report to the Senate by Saturday after more than five hours of markup. The panel tentatively approved roughly half of the bill as passed by the House, with tax provisions reviewed with two tax experts from the trade.
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Washington
Administration
Senate Commerce Committee
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Senate
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