New Tactics For Mass Disarmament Mobilization
Frederic J. Waskey profiles the Women's World Disarmament committee in Washington as it mobilizes public sentiment for global disarmament. The group argues high military spending harms progress and urges mass meetings to pressure Congress, focusing on naval budgets while seeking a practical international conference.
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Frederic J. Waskey
Washington
Women's World Disarmament Committee
United States
Jfurther
Wash—ington
Mmen
Boir
Borsh
Idaho
Frear
Wiscon
Lioneral Bliss
Settary Daniels
Grorral Pershing
Japan
England
Ifseli
Germany
Tomes
Philip Gibbs
Iis Aping Ad
Origi
Napoleon
Prussia
Decision on Aland Islands plebiscite urged by sources
Geneva desk reports states that a delegation plans to present a report to the league within days. The article notes the question of whether inhabitants should be asked about independence or union, but the plebiscite is deemed unlikely.
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Aprillions
League
Starvation in Alabama coal fields shocks governor
In Alabama, about 26 000 people face starvation in the coal districts of Birmingham with Governor Kilby urged aid from the Salvation Army. The charity said it could assist within its means but needed broader support. In Connecticut Warteford, the Fertile Company headquarters has accepted part of a state military order, naming officers including Captain Joseph Morrison and Lieutenant Pemana.
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Birmington
Ala
Narfham
Alabama
Thom. E. Kilby
Organicalian
RPL
Warteford
Conn
the Fertile Company, Inc
Joseph RB. Morrison Tk
Sonn Pemana
Gas masks for ships proposed by Northwestern professor
Professor W. Lee Lewis of Northwestern University outlined a plan to protect battleships by supplying air to the whole ship at sea. He warned future naval battles could feature armor piercing gas, toxic clouds, and smoke screens, arguing that defense must include comprehensive gas protection and a shift toward scientific warfare.
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N.Y
Aprilia
Military Academy
W. Lee Lewis
Northwestern University
Harding to speak at New York Commercial celebration
President will address the 123rd anniversary dinner of the New York Commercial in New York City on May 23. Invitations from Birmingham and Atlanta committees were received, and the president hopes to speak in the two southern cities later in May if schedules permit.
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Sine
New York City
New York
Cnt
Birmingham
Atlanta
New York Commercial
Warding
Shortage in Boston City Treasury Revealed
Boston April 20 a fourty thousand dollar shortage in the city treasury was disclosed after an audit ordered by retiring city treasurer Thomas W Murray. The missing funds were found in the accounts of treasury department cashier Thomas J O Daly. Mayor Peters named O Daly as the new city treasurer and said a full statement was expected later. The audit continues and discrepancy may be revised.
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O'Daly
Arthur D. Hinl. Corporation
Hays Plans Welfare Bureau in Post Office
Washington April 29 definite steps toward forming a welfare department in the post office will be taken by Postmaster Hays tomorrow at a conference with the president and postal employe and secretaries. The meeting aims to draw out views of the employees with representatives from several significant commercial centers that have welfare departments to advise from their experience.
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Washington
210 000 Men Accepted by the French Army
Part of a French military report dated April 20 notes that during April 1921 the military class grew by about 210000 men, with estimates suggesting a total of around 240000 conscripts. The high rate is attributed to reduced alcohol use, more sports, and better farming living conditions.
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France
Policemen Shot After Train Hold Up in Sligo
Irish police officers Welly and Hetherington were seized from a train near Thallysadare County Sligo, held for two hours, then shot dead by armed men. The incident caused widespread consternation in Sligo as authorities ordered all premises closed pending further notice.
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Dublin
Welly and
Hetherington
Oetering
Thallysadare
County Sligo
Sliga
Allied customs control and plebiscite prep in Austria
Allied customs control is in full effect in the occupied zone with a new stoma control set up. Trains face ten minute detentions for passenger and baggage inspections as Tyralese prepare to participate in next month’s plebiscite on fusion with Germany in Tyrel province.
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Allied Customs Control
BERL
Gutles Jinfer
Vuienna
Germany
Austrian Republic
Tyrel
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