Congress Opens as Republicans Take House and Senate
Congress began with Republicans in control as Utah’s setter was elected Speaker over Champ Clark. Sweater Cummins won pro tempore in the Senate, surpassing Pittman. The new session read notices, formed committees, and pledged swift action on tariffs, rail, and suffrage amid looming treaties and reconstruction bills.
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Setts
House
Champ Clark
Missouri
Sweater Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Pittman
Nevada
Wilson
Congress
Mann
Illinois
Senate Committee
Lodge
Martin
House Committee
Mondell
Clark
White House
Republican Conference Committee
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Plans for Mass Meeting on Boston Common Repeal Ice Cream Tax
Final plans for a mass meeting of mothers fathers sisters and brothers seeking repeal of the one cent tax on ice cream horns and sand wiches on Boston Common next Sunday were arranged last night by the Women's Civic and Political Records League. The committee expects at least 20 000 signatures.
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Boston Common
Women’s Civic and Political Records League
New England
Greater Boston
Salvation Army
Sandwich
Parents’ League
Congressman Fitzgerald
Washington
Boston
United States
Lodge Attacks League of Nations Amid Senate Clash
Senator Lodge states that the League in its present form is unacceptable and demands amendments. He argues that none of Root’s proposed changes were adopted, and that the revised draft is worse and risks American rights and world peace. He insists on full official terms before the Senate proceeds.
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House
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Dallinger
Massachusetts
Elections Committee
Gillett
Senate
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
Paris
Lodge
League
Root
State Department
Germany
League of Nations
United States
Quincy Grants 38 Carriage Licenses
Quincy city council approved 38 carriage licenses at a meeting to relieve transportation facilities in the city. The action follows 88 hackney licenses granted previously to address service needs.
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Quincy
Boston Council President Vows Action Against Ice Cream Tax
Francis J. W. Ford announces plans to introduce a city council motion demanding repeal of the one cent tax on ice cream cones and sandwiches. Women’s groups, petitions, telegraphic inquiries to Massachusetts lawmakers, and support from Congressman Fitzgerald drive a broad campaign for child welfare and lower prices.
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Boston Post
Washington
Four Powers Plan To Crush Huns And Share Burdens
The report says Germany will play a part in rebuilding world affairs and share in wartime economic losses. It argues disarmament will lift taxation on Germans and return millions to production. It counters claims that lost merchant ships should spare Germany from penalties, noting global seamen losses and ship destruction mainly harmed all, with no excuse to exempt Germany from economic fallout. The document is hailed as a strong note exchange, some crediting Wilson. One day is long enough to be troubled with a cough. Adamson's Balsam cures.
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Germany
Wilson
Adamson
Deaths GAAL In Revere May 19
Stefen Gaal died in Revere on May 19. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church on Beach Street Thursday at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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Gaal
Revere
Stefen Gaal
Baptist Church
Beach St
Thirteen millions for humanity appeal urged prompt action
The appeal urges rapid action to secure thirteen millions for humanity. It warns that delaying purchases or investments creates risk and emphasizes urgency in supporting the cause.
Gained Health After Hopeless Nerves Find Relief
A Biddeford woman Overworked in youth suffered from weakness and severe headaches. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills, she regained strength and calm nerves. She reports headaches disappeared and recommends the remedy. Pills sold by druggists or directly from the company at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 postpaid, with free booklet on nervous disorders.
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H. A. Gallagher
Wentworth Street
Biddeford
Mrs. Gallagher
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
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Good
Appropriations Committee
Berger
MR Speaker
U.S. Congress
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