Harding Fights Naval Cutback as German Offer Emerges
Paris dispatch reports Germany to propose 120 million marks in reparations to be paid in 30 installments at London talks next week. Goods valued at 30 million marks to be delivered upfront. Allied leaders reportedly divided on terms but hopeful for a settlement closer to Entente needs than Paris plan.
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Paris
Germany
Supreme Allied Council
London
Berlin
Alister
Toda
Bimons
Receiver for road named in Atlanta era court order
Atlanta Ga February 26 Judge H Sibigg appointed President B L Bugg as receiver for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway in federal court on petition by Birmingham Trust and Savings Company of Birmingham Alabama alleging financial improprieties and mismanagement.
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Atlanta,ga
H. Sibigg
Federal Court Today
B. L. Bugg
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway
Birmingham Trust & Savings Company
Birm& Ala
Denver Woman Captures Mexican Looting Suspect
In Denver on February 25 a Mexican intruder ransacked a home and fled. Mrs. Hannon chased after him, seized him, and held him until authorities arrived. The assistant details a struggle that kept the suspect from escaping into the street.
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Denver
Colo
Morales
Prison Terms Given Two for Soldier Fraud
Four year sentences were imposed today in the district supreme court on William F. Sallabury Jr of Buffalo and David W Griswold of Southhold NY former claim examiners of the war risk insurance bureau who pleaded guilty to defrauding wounded World War veterans out of several thousand dollars. They were indicted on eleven counts of various fraudulent schemes.
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Washington
District Supreme Court
William F. Sallabury, Jr
Buffalo
David W. Griswold
Southhold
N. Y
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Soldiers Bonus Bill Heads to Senate Today
The long-delayed bonus bill passed by the house last May moves to the senate finance committee, with leaders planning a late report after dropping the tax provision to fund adjusted compensation. The plan keeps the fivefold options of immediate cash, future service certificates, vocational training, and loans for housing or farming, plus land settlement. A National Disabled Soldiers League Washington headquarters opens, led by Captain George H. M. Gillen, to press government recognition for disabled veterans' claims. Mr and Mrs Robert K Staley spend weekend in Denver.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
France
National Disabled Soldiers’ League
George HM. Gillen
Maine
League
State Fair Standard to Be Maintained by Fresh Appropriations
Douglas Wyoming February 25 Douglas failed to secure 116000 for a new state fair building but won 55000 for two years and 12000 to pay debts with all fair receipts for 1921 and 1922. Gate receipts previously went to charity and reform boards. local board gains control now. This year’s fair runs September 13 to 16 with state aid enabling prize exhibits and a star entertainment program.
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Douglas, Wyo
Douglas
State Board of Charities and Reform
Cheyenne
E. Enol
Teuton Editors Challenged to Duel in Breslau
In Breslau on February 26 editors from local papers were challenged to duels by Dr. Rhode, a prosecuting attorney staff attache, after he accused the press of being prostituted during a campaign speech. The National Press League denounced the charges, and the challenges followed.
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Breslau
Germany
Rhode
National Press League
Western Union Wins Decision Denying Government Cable Ban
Federal Judge Augustus N. Hand issued an opinion denying the United States government’s petition to stop the Western Union Telegraph Company from laying a cable from the Barbadoes to Miami Florida. The ruling preserves Western Union’s right to proceed with the cable project.
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New York
Augustus N. Hand
United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
Barbadoes
Mian, Fla
Famine relief money voted in Senate bid
Official reports indicate 14,000,000 Chinese faced starvation as Congress votes half a million dollars in support of Senator Kong’s famine relief bill. The move aims to mobilize relief and cooperation with labor and brotherhoods to accelerate aid efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kong
Chin
Irish Ambush Leaves Crown Forces Cornered At Macroom
Fifty auxiliary police traveling in lorries were ambushed between Macroom and the village by about 300 men. The fighting lasted two hours as the crown forces withdrew after heavy losses including a killed major and seven wounded. Reserves and aircraft aided a renewed attack, with the ambushers retaining possession of their position. Casualties among the ambushers were not learned.
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Associated Press
Macroom
Ireland
Ihs
Crown Forces
Crown
Costa Rica unrest flares at Panama consulate clash in Panama City
Violent Costa Rican demonstrations climaxed with an attack on the Costa Rican consulate in Panama City. The coat of arms was torn from the door as President Porras urged unity and military readiness. Officials report Costa Rican forces occupying the Coto district near the Pacific frontier amid disputed White Award fallout. Panama cites 60 national police plus unconfirmed reports of 300 more near Boj Del Toro, while Washington delays decisive action pending a new administration.
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Panama
Porras
Myer
Coto
Pacific
Costa Rica
Pacifico
White
United Supreme Court
Atlantic
Bocas del Toro
Washington
State Department
Department
Juarez Rail Men Strike Juarez Rail Strike
Juarez railroad workers join a Mexican strike with 300 men walking out at noon leaving ten in yards and offices. Four officials from the directorate general of Mexican railways arrived to negotiate as strikers pledge to avoid violence per orders from Chihuahua City headquarters.
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EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Rogersville duo claims state gastric title with egg feat
In Knox County near Knoxville, 16 year old Herbert Sibert won a wager by eating 37 soft boiled eggs in one sitting to prove hereditary talent. His father, Sibert Sr., then devoured ten pounds of honey across two meals. Neighbor Harrison less followed by consuming 15 cans of potted ham in a binge inspired by the event.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Rogersville
Herbert Sibert
Sibert
Harrison
Mexico ready to act in case of rail strike
Full preparations have been made to meet any strike by railroad workers. President Obregon rejects recognizing unions and pledges protection for volunteer workers and railroad property. Dispatches report partial effects in several cities, with a likely halt to trains before the 4 pm strike deadline, while editor Felix Palavicin handed a threatening letter to police.
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Mexico
As Press
Obregon Er
Bentica
Torreon
Guadalajara
Aguas Calientes
Felix Palavicin
EBC Universal
Brotherhood of Railroad Workers
National Railroad
Pores
Recall election planned against state officers in North Dakota
An anti administration group announced from its headquarters in the state capital that it will initiate a recall election aimed at several state officers. Details of the plan or target offices were not disclosed.
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Nea Portioan N. DD
North Dakota
Harding confirms Hoover as commerce secretary select
President-elect Harding formalizes Hoover’s appointment to head the commerce department with an accord on reform plans, while Henry Wallace of Town is virtually confirmed as agriculture secretary. Harding notes no unusual conditions beyond Hoover’s stated policy for department reorganization and says other appointees have discussed permanent policies.
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ST. Augustine
Fla
Harding
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Commerce Department
Mr. Hoover
Permanent Department
Hardinger
New York
Iowa
Robber pleads guilty in Burlington mail car raid
Hugh A. Reed, an accomplice in the Burlington mail car robbery in Bluff, Iowa, on November 1, pleaded guilty in federal court today.
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Council
Bluffs
Hugh A. Reed
Burlington
Jews Massacred By Anti Reds Reports From Warsaw and London
Feb 20 dispatches report plans to organize steel industry protests on April 15 by the AFL affiliated unions in Washington. London notes over 1,000 Jews killed in pogroms in Minsk and Hamel, with children orphaned and property looted. Warsaw reports similar pogroms in Mingki region. High Commissioner Merbert Bomuel opens a 71 rabbi conference in Jerusalem to elect a supreme rabbinate and Jewish court of appeals.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
London
Balakovitch
Minsk
Hamel
Federation of
Warsaw
Bwakoviteh
Mingki
Kalakoviten
Jerusalem
M-Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Merbert Bomuel
Supreme Rabbinate
Jewish Court of Appeals, Ex
Liquor Traffic Policy Talked in Washington
A new plan for enforcing prohibition is being discussed among Republican leaders. It contemplates removal of the federal prohibition commissioner and abolition of state enforcement agents, with enforcement duties shifted to attorneys and local or augmented assistants.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Lim
Harding backs navy budget. Senate urged to raise totals
President elect Harding told Senate Republican leaders he favored appropriations for the navy and continued building programs without major cuts. Senate leaders said they would push to increase naval appropriations beyond the House totals, risking defeat of the bill this session. He did not state a position on Senator Borah’s disarmament proposal, though some expected his support if a broad agreement could be reached. House might not pass the bill before March 4.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
House
Senate Naval Committee
Borah
Bank Officials Called Upon to Reveal Salaries
New York February 25 Keen interest on Wall Street as the comptroller of the treasury orders a report on salaries of national bank officials in response to the national bank call issued yesterday. The move would require public disclosure of bank salaries per the law. Some bankers seek legal advice on whether the order can be enforced.
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New York
Wall Street
Comptroller of the Treasury
Foreign trade slumps in January total figures reported
The Commerce Department reported a $66 million drop in American exports for January and a $55 million fall in imports compared with December. January exports reached $655 million while imports were $209 million, leaving a $46 million trade surplus. Seven month totals show exports at $4.6989 billion and imports at $2.543 billion, with gold and silver movements noted and D. W. Ogilbes returning to 30 city after several days.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
United States
Indictment of 223 coal operators and miners in big case
Indianapolis Feb 25 A federal grand jury returned a five count indictment for conspiracy to violate the Sherman act against 223 coal operators associations mining companies and coal miners. The group spans Indians Pennsylvania Ohio and China with some defendants already charged under the Lever act. Names include John L. Lewis William Green and Percy Totlow among those indicted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
China
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United States
A. B. Anderson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Worker of America
William Green
United Mine Workers of America
Percy Totlow
Korean resident barred from U S citizenship by court ruling
In Los Angeles district court Judge B F ruled that Enix Rong a Korean resident who has served in the United States army is not eligible for American citizenship. The decision was filed today in the district court.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
B. F
District Court
Enix Rong
Labor Takes Up Wet Resolution at Labor Meeting
Details of a new labor program to oppose the open shop were reviewed by the executive council of the American Federation during the closing of the national conference of labor leaders. The council also received a proposal to repeal the Volstead Prohibition Enforcement Act. Official notices and declarations of principles were sent to labor organizations nationwide.
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Washington
American Mederston
National Conference of Labor Leaders
Organized Labor
Compress
Federation
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