China deprived of tariff rights at world conference
Chinese sovereignty looms as the arms conference adopts resolutions denying China the right to fix tariffs. The U S Senate and Far Eastern committee push fair play while Japan presses for a 7.44 percent duty after a potential 2 percent surcharge. Delegates debate open door policy and Chinese Japanese talks yield transfer of Shantung control to China pending full accord.
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Washington
Dan
Congress
China
United States
Americ
Cust Astic
King
Semeur Wits
Italy
United Beater
Hughes
Far Eastern Committee
Tingies
Chitestao
Kalochow
Shantung
Rum running airplane seized with tequila on Mexican border
Prohibition officials report the first rum running airplane of the year seized at the Del Rio Texas border with 120 bottles of Mexican tequila aboard. The pilot and two other men were arrested as reports had flagged an active route between San Antonio and border points.
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Washington
Prohibition Quarters
Prohibition Bureau
del Rio
Tex
San Antonio
Tariff Plan Nears Final Details in Senate Fight
Washington reports tentative agreement among Republican senators on a tariff plan to tax imported goods. Experts will finish remaining points, with the Treasury and other agencies to assess duties. If accepted, rates would be based on the value of imported articles or a constructed basis for unsettled items.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Chaban McCawher
Gale seVig
Iifiirtues’ Commissions
Ohare
Doctors say whisky needed for patients in majority
Washington reports that a large majority of physicians back whisky as necessary for therapeutic purposes in medical practice. Questionnaires show 149 saying whisky is necessary, 38 saying it is not. They also oppose beer and wine as needed. Respondents note some suffering or deaths may be prevented by enforcement.
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Washington
American Medical Notation
New York Court Appoints Receiver for EBID Co in Bankruptcy
United States District Court in New York City names M. W. Envieh of 60 Wall Avenue as receiver for EB. 1D. Dier & Co after an involuntary bankruptcy petition. The Chicago board of trade and New York produce exchange connections are noted, with assets rumored to exceed debts by about 4 million dollars.
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Cileage, Tan
W—Tutye Tulfity Mink
United States District Court
New York City
M. W. Envieh
Wallavert
Dier & Co
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Wall Street
A. G
Metling
Tig
RUM PIRATES KILL 2 MEN ON THE BEACH
The bodies of two men, described as Yoretian suitors, were found on the beach. Police say the men were killed during a confrontation that followed an attempted hold up of Cuban-anchored schooner near the coast. The incident is linked to piracy in the Atlantic.
Farm bill edits prompt new directorship, veterans aid
From Washington dispatches: a proposed additional directorship to the Federal Reserve Act is discussed as a path to appoint a diet farmer by the President. Kellogg proposes substitute amendments. Also named: Col. Robert T. Reese of Houghton, Michigan named as director of the veterans bureau rehabilitation activities.
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Willingtont
Redort Reserve
Federal Reserve Act
Kellogeten, Mian
Washington
Jan
Robert T. Reese
Houghton, Mich
Wasi Grant
Veterans’ Bureant
Forbes
Senate Treasury Bill Raises Appropriation to 120 Million
Washington January 17 The treasury appropriation bill for 142223 was reported to the Senate. It carries a total of 120,272,073 dollars, an increase of 1,466,000 over the House passed measure. Restorate of Livingstone Dies in London Sir John Kirk, long associated with David Livingstone’s Africa expedition, died in London at age ninety.
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Senate Treasury
Washington
Treasury
Senate
House
Livingstone
London
John Kirk
David Livingstone
Africa
Memorial seeks federal action on veterans' care
The Disabled American Veterans of the World War urge President to intervene over alleged neglect and profiteering in Ohio state institutions housing mentally disabled ex soldiers. A memorial cites overcrowding at Longview Hospital and asserts most cases are treatable with proper care.
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Ohio Hospital
Washington
Phinding
Wse
Generial
Obi
Murametto Hind
Obie
Cnre
Ithanet
Longsiewington
Hiaitton Eounty
Ohio
Longview
Gellere
Nivp
Eneh
Church to Hang on Feb 17 for Murder Plot
In Chicago a court sentenced Daugherty, an automotive salesman, to death by hanging on February 17. Church, who faced a new trial bid, heard the sentence without emotion and returned to his cell in the county jail. Attorney Bennison F. Bartels, defense counsel, fought for a fresh hearing but retained hope for a reprieve or new trial.
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Chicago
Tareey We Chareh
Berman
Daugherty
Church
Bennison F. Bartels
Big Wedding Day Set for Princess Mary’s Daughter
Reported plans confirm a February wedding in Westmin ster Abbey with a royal procession and national ceremonies. Authorities prepare the edifice for the event while charity gifts are directed to hospitals and unemployed relief. The princess declines lavish gifts beyond a modest sum, with excess funds to charity.
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Janon Tan
Mary
Westinstéy
Donner
McRae
Pice
Mivyluis
Liverpool
Beristal
Birmingham
Minytester
Mt Lar Bina
Oue
Princess Hing
Cty
London
Army Costs Assailed by Senate Leader on Information
Senator McCormick asserts the United States should reveal full cost information to the public to form informed remedies for chronic deficits of European states. He cites tensions over wartime and foreign debt and urges transparency to curb hidden expenses borne by the American people.
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Washington
Jimi
Secretary of State
Wolveridge
United States
Senter McCormick
Roe Padtfient
McCormick
Take Up Rail Grievances
Washington reports that conferences between railroad executives and leaders of railway employers unions were resumed under Secretary Hoover with a view to eliminating disputes. Executives representing major railroads are in attendance along with heads of four other groups.
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Washington
Uvover
Four Escape Prisoners Break From Detroit House of Corrections
Four inmates at the Detroit House of Corrections escaped by tearing free an iron barrier from a corridor window amid guards firing shots. The breakout happened during breakfast preparations as some prisoners were being moved.
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Perrolt
Mich
Ini Nates
Detroit
La Follette Pushes Congress to Enforce Decree
Senator LaFollette introduces a resolution urging Congress to oversee the consent decree reached between the federal government and the five meat packers. The measure advanced but failed to pass under the Senate rules.
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Wranhington
Dan
Congress
Tig Five
LaFollette
Jury discharged as Burch case ends in deadlock
The jury deliberated seventy two hours on Arthur C. Burch's fate and was discharged by Judge Reeve after a ten to two deadlock with two jurors favoring acquittal. The report references a separate note on Australian aid shipments of up to 250000 and Commonwealth plans for relief to Europe.
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Toe Angeles
Dan
Arthur C. Burch
Reeve
Australia
Europe
Melbourne
Great Beltnla
Commonwealth
Uaigh Take Over Castle of Dublin Government
Government committee led by Winston Churchill works out transfer details as powers from Dublin Castle pass to Ireland's provisional government under the Anglo Irish treaty. Crowds watch, telegraph lines cut, guards change, and river of ash marks the momentous handover amid coverage by London papers.
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Uaigh
Castle OF Dublin
Winston Churchill
Aake Coltina
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Viscount Fir
Connett
Viceregal
Michael Collins
Jolie McNeith
J. Hogan
Joseph McGrath
Kevin Onigeins
Willi Lesgrave
Viscount Vitale
Dbl
Metropolitan Police
Mainy Simm Felners
Upper Castle Yard
Cornwall Regiment
Treland
St. Patrick's Ill
Gorhit
Doblin
Hoscott
London
Arthur Griffith
Lomodim
Irih
Michael Collinia
Free State
Houghton U. K. Moves to Reopen Berlin Diplomacy
A tentative American move to renew diplomatic ties with Germany follows discussions in Washington. Officials report satisfaction among government and business circles as plans to appoint an ambassador to Berlin progress, with likely submission of the French minister’s name for approval. International contacts and potential postings are being clarified amid the prospect of restored relations.
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Sterlin
Congressiton
Phillance
Heros
Washington
West
Arbuckle Jury Selected in Fatty Case Near Finish
San Francisco January 17 The jury in the Fatty Arbuckle case was nearing completion after five o clock with men and one woman chosen as jurors the process moving toward verdict in the theater scandal trial.
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San Francisco
Tosene
Fatty
Arbuckle
Pupbera
Land of Wealth Forty years of Western Canada growth
Forty years since the first sale of lands tied to the Canadian Pacific railway showcased Western Canada’s rise. The International Live Stock show in Chicago highlighted Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba cattle, oats, and alfalfa, with prairie breeders and Percheron stallions achieving notable wins. A Manitoba exhibition emphasized high quality horses and grain achievements, signaling enduring prosperity for western farmers and exporters.
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Camadim Pacific Railway
Mde
Western Canada
Posseasion
Miy
Casita
Hua
Manitoba Free Press
Canata
Alberta
Tugrain
Sinly
Keestred
Montini
Prairie Provinces
Trooks
Alherta
Cansda
Easant
Saskatchewan
Tom
Western Catasta
Vance
Crandsil
Manitoba
Mianitoba
Chicago
New York Herald
Dark Evening Conversation With Bigelow Visitor
A fragmentary scene depicts Mr Bigelow speaking with a young blonde girl about darkness and explanation. The dialogue hints at a missing or implied reason as the older minister prepares for a return visit and the girl asks for clarification.
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Bigelow
France
Frivints Howse
Tin Plate Publicity Planned Inaugurate Campaign
American plate manufacturers plan nationwide publicity to enlarge use of their product. Judges in their courts receive the deference that folks are accustomed to. Wild elephants are generally caught in noises.
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