France vows to push Versailles terms if Germany delays reparations
Premier Poincare warned at Barle Due that France will act alone to ensure Versailles is enforced if Germany refuses to meet reparations. He pressed for allied support at Genoa while cautioning against precipitous moves, and warned of pan German threats along the eastern frontier.
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Morgan Accepts Role on Allied Reparations Committee
J Morgen announced acceptance of invitation to join the Allied Reparations Commission committee. The body will shape Germany's payment plan and act as an international guardian for Europe. He plans to travel to Europe around mid May.
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Europe
Harding Declines Invitation to Address Dinner
President Harding turns down an invitation to speak at a Baltimore dinner hosted by the League of Women Voters. The decision follows years of outreach by the organization and reflects his public stance on engagement with the group.
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League of Women Voters
Baltimore
Big bus ing blamed in bonus fight testimony
Washington April 25 opposition to soldiers' bonus comes from four percent of the country described as big business and financial interests by National Commander Tynfort MacNider before the senate committee. He cited the Chamber of Commerce referendum as not reflecting national sentiment and urged passage of the House bill with changes proposed by Veterans of Foreign Wars leader Robert G. Woodside. Woodside said some form of bonus is inevitable and cited strong public support and past House passage.
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Reds Active in Ireland amid London whispers of a workers republic
An April London report claimed Ireland proclaimed a workers republic but an investigation found it was a Bolshevik plot attempt during a communications and business paralysis. Leaflets urged workers to win the bare trucks, distributed on walls and to factories.
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Ireland
Plan to merge railroads seizes hearings in Washington
In Washington on April 25 the Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on consolidating major U S railroads into 19 systems. Florida railroad counsel Benton said the state would Protest against tentative consolidation plans. The commission, under the 1820 act, seeks efficiency while preserving competition and expects the hearings to last several months.
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Harvey University
Bergdoll brothers face court setbacks in 1920s case
In Washington April 26 the Bergdolls suffered a court setback as the alien property custodian seeks to retain property valued at 750,000 tied to Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Justice Bailey ruled against striking parts of the custodian’s intended answer in Bergdoll’s suit to recover the property. Edwin Bergdoll’s US Supreme Court appeal was denied while Grover’s brother Vergdell remains in Leavenworth after failing to comply with the draft law.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Editor Takes Editor Suntan? Durango Duel Ends Fatal
A Denver special reports Rod Day, editor of the Durango Democrat, killed William L. Wood, editor of the Durango Herald, after a quarrel in Durango. Disagreement over an eighteenth amendment editorial led to personal taunts and a fatal street confrontation.
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Knights Templar Conclave Opens Amid Grand New Orleans Decorations
Regular and special trains converge on New Orleans for the thirty-fifth triennial Knights Templar conclave. City officials note unprecedented elaborate decorations surpassing even Mardi Gras splendor as attendees arrive from across the country.
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OO Miners on Trial in West Virginia Treason Case
West Virginia industrial strife surfaces in Jefferson County Circuit Court as more than a hundred United Mine Workers and Kanawha county tenants face charges including treason, conspiracy, murder, and assault. Principal defendants include C Frank Kenney, Fred Mooney, William Bilezard, Isaac Scott, and Peakle Snyder.
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Fred Mooney
William Bilezard
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Wetriot 17
Peakle Snyder
West Virginia Federationist
Will Be Soviet Agent In United States
In Moscow a report states Charles Recht an American lawyer traveling to the United States will become unofficial representative of the Russian Soviet government in America He is under instructions to obtain agricultural machinery and American films for Russian theaters and to seek the release of vessels of the Russian volunteer fleet. Children Perish In Fire In Youngstown Margaret seven and Helen two daughters of Mr and Mrs Yagna Vargo perished in a fire of unknown origin destroying their home. $300000 Fire at Butler Mo Butler Mo April 25 Fire of undetermined origin partially destroyed a building.
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Peru man dies en route to son's home in surprise visit
Weasley Tud of Peru Indiana died in Hammond on April 25 from a stroke while walking from the station to his son's home. Passersby rendered aid but he died shortly after, with a card of confinement found in his pocket.
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Indiana Congressman Charles B. Landis Dies in North Carolina
Charles B. Landis former congressman from Indiana and longtime Du Pont Powder official died in a North Carolina hospital after arriving from Chicago for his health. His brother, former Judge Landis of Chicago, was en route when death occurred.
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TRAIN HELD UP IN CHINA
An April 25 report from Pekin describes a Pekin train being halted by General Chang Xotini’s forces. Foreign riders were confined to one car while Chinese on abandoned cars showered the engineers with silver dollars and begged for rides. Many clung to the engine and tender, which looked like a blackberry bush from the dense crowd.
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Tax Evaders Penalized Near 3 Million Dollars
Washington reports two alleged tax evading corporations ordered to pay almost three million dollars in penalties and delinquent taxes. The treasury announced an intensive drive to round up all such concerns.
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United States
Treasury
Navy fuel shortage delays key fleet test
Washington April 25 Indefinite postponement of gunfire tests for the Atlantic Fleet including the radio controlled Iowa as a target scheduled for May 1 off the Virginian capes due to fuel shortages caused by congressionally constrained appropriations. The navy academy midshipmen qualifying sequence remains on schedule.
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Vote on cider alcohol limit debated in Congress
Washington April 25 Representative Hull of Maryland urged referendums on a 2.7 percent beer limit as part of a bill to set nationwide alcohol standards. The discussion touched on a referendum approach and the nation’s response to alcoholic content policies.
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Land of Amazing Fertility by Annold J Gregory
An Canadian advertisement recounts Annold J Gregory of Lowe Farm Manstatin praising Western Canada harves tland fertility. He compares soil quality to Indiana Illinois Missouri and North Dakota, notes 480 acres and grain yields, and highlights low machinery prices and opportunities for homeseekers including wheat corn and hog raising prospects. Information on Western Canada districts available from government pages.
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Repentance Lit by Grand Jury Tune at Wisconsin Revival
A revival story from Wisconsin recalls a speaker pressured to repent. He wavered before declaring his intent to repent only after noting he would not do so while a grand jury is in session. The revivalist group urged forgiveness, while the sinner questioned timing.
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