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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
5
BIORRISTOWN New Jersey January 27 A jury was told by Susan Calkins that she and her family were not legally adopted and that she is the sole surviving member of the French family while William French of Montclair seeks a share of the $0,000 estate of James French claiming to be his son.
New York health meeting reports encephalitis lethargica or sleeping sickness as reportable. Health Commissioner Copeland notes 30 sleeping sickness cases found in New York last month. Botulism also discussed as poisoning from infected foods, notably olives, at the meeting.
Washington Jan 27 AP President elect Harding urged a lean army, with the annual army appropriation bill proposing 150000 troops. Representative Anthony Kansas subcommittee chair said the measure is ready for House reporting.
At Marion a conference between President-elect and Chairman Anthony discussed a proposed army cap of 150000, with reserves and National Guard, as a peace time establishment. They cited current force about 213000, a House Senate figure of 175000, and projected troop withdrawals from Germany.
The department plans to auction 10,000 of its 40,000 reserve motor trucks and 20,000 of its 88,000 surplus horses and mules. Official said the animals and vehicles cost the government about 9 million dollars annually for feed and care.
Paris January 27 The Supreme Council set up a five power committee of experts to study reparations details and report before a final decision. Lloyd George urged Germany must pay to its utmost capacity and stressed Allies must balance exports with Germany's limits to avoid devalued payments. The panel will prepare a speedy report for tomorrow's council session.
Superintendent Thompson refuses to hear about the shimmy, preferring ignorance over risking public opinion. A reporter, acting for the Midnight Rounders quartet, asked to arrange a demonstration for him at the Majestic Theatre, but he declined firmly.
Chicago January 27 labor committee of the American Association of Railway Executives will consider general wage reductions on major railroads to ease a precarious transportation situation. The panel will issue recommendations for action before the United States Railroad Labor Board. A Railway Labor Board decision today postponed wage reductions on the Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic railroad scheduled for February 1.
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