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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
6
Representative Carl W. Biddick of Montana notes the Republican administration spends more on World War veterans than on any other public item. He emphasizes the need for continued care and support for veterans, framing the policy as a top national priority.
The 66th Congress and Republican leadership created a centralized Veterans Bureau in 1919 to administer relief for ex service members. By 1922 total wartime aid reached 1.435 billion dollars with further annual appropriations totaling over 423 million. The drive inspected 175,000 veterans and filed 110,000 new claims, while hospital beds surpass 323,000 and loans and insurance serve over 600,000 veterans.
The Harding administration reports a 1922 ordinary expenditures total of 3.795 billion dollars, down 755 million from initial estimates, yielding a 314 million dollar surplus. Public debt fell from 23.577 to 22.963 billion by June 1923, with continued emphasis on normal expenditure.
Newcastle reports a tumult over the closing of the American consulate affecting Tyne port trade with the United States. Officials plan to seek re opening. Hull handles consular work. Contention arises from alleged bias toward American lines. affidavits surface concerning visa and passage claims amid political chatter ahead of Wisconsin primary.
Senator La Follette winds down a vigorous Wisconsin campaign ahead of Tuesday's primary as leading candidates wrap up decisive addresses in Milwaukee and across the state.
MARION Ill Sept 2 The Herrin massacre grand jury completed its first week of deliberations into the June 22 killings of 22 men and adjourned until Tuesday morning with no session on Labor Day.
A Boston Transcript item notes a father scolding Willie for smoking. He remarks that smoking is injurious even to men and warns of tobacco hearts. Willie asks humorously if eating sweets leads to sweethearts, highlighting a child’s playful exchange.
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