Platte River Threatens Great Damage In Colorado
The Platte River is rising and authorities unite to prevent loss as it floods parts of the north side of the city. Globesville gauge shows 18 feet above normal and families move to high ground while crops are destroyed over 290 square miles. The senate and house authorize 1 million dollars for Pueblo relief to fund sanitary measures, subsistence, shelter, and aid.
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Denver
Associated Press
Platte River
Globesville
Pueblo
Washington
Senate
House
Secretary of War
Northern Ireland Parliament Opens Amid Ceremonies
Belfast June 8. The Northern Ireland Parliament opened with ceremonies. Nationalist and Sinn Fein members elected did not take seats while the 40 Unionist members organized the house.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein
Kentucky Republican Committeeman A. T. Hert Dies
A. T. Hert of Louisville, Republican national committeeman from Kentucky, died here yesterday. The long-time party figure was active in state and national politics, leaving a notable void in Kentucky's political ranks.
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Washington
Associated Press
A. T. Hert
Louisville
Kentucky
Oregon voters approve soldiers bonus measure triumphed
Oregon voters backed the soldiers bonus plan in a statewide referendum yesterday by about three to one, with near complete returns. The measure grants $15 per month of service or a real estate loan up to 4000 dollars. A separate proposal for a physical examination for marriage license seekers was defeated.
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Portland
Associated Press
Oregon
Watkins to Study Magnetic Influences This Summer
Capt. James T. Watkins of the coast and geodetic survey will leave on the steamer Victoria to spend the summer and fall studying magnetic influences. He will visit the far north stations for the first time since 1912.
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Seattle
Associated F
James T. Watkins
The
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Victoria
Far North
Folly for U S to be first in disarmament
Secretary of War Weeks told New York University graduates that it would be folly for the United States to disarm first and urged a definite military policy under a national defense act. He said he abhorred war but insisted the nation must be ready for any eventuality and that war with Great Britain was not possible.
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New York
Associated Press
Weeks
New York University Today
United States
Great Britain
Flying cadets die in Langely field bombing plane crash
Hampton Virginia June 8 The Associated Press reports Noel R. Thompson of Jacksonville Illinois and C A Bowen of Quitman Georgia flying cadets were killed as their bomber crashed at Langley field during a bombing flight Three bombs exploded and the plane was demolished
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Hampton, Va
Associated Press
Noel R. Thompson
Jacksonville
Ill
C. A. Bowen
Quitman
Langely Field
U S Decides Dominican Policy New Military Government Planned
Washington June 8 The State Department announced that negotiations with the Dominican government have reached a decision point and a proclamation will be issued soon. A military government by the United States will substitute the government of the people.
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Washington
Associated Press
State Department
United States
Streets of Dublin swept by bullets attack wounds constables
Dublin streets were fired upon for twenty minutes after a revolver and bomb attack on police. Five constables and several civilians were wounded in the ambush.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Prominent Engineer William B. Cogswell Dies Here
William B. Cogswell founder of the Solvay process and a leading figure in foreign mining circles died here yesterday. His work shaped chemical production and he held a commanding position in industry.
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New York
Associated Press
William B. Cogswell
Lasker Named Chairman of the Shipping Board
President Harding announced Albert D. Lasker of Chicago as chairman of the shipping board. The White House also named Meyer Lissner T W O Conner Edward G. Plummer and others as probable members. Admiral Benson ex Senator Chamberlain and Frederick Thompson noted. The Senate approved Chamberlain. other nominees sent to committee.
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Washington
Associated Press
White House
A. D. Lasker
Chicago
Shipping Board
Chicago National League Baseball Club
Senator Johnson
California
Meyer Lissner
Los Angeles
Johson
T. W. O'Conner
Buffalo
International Longshoremen’s Union
Edward G. Plummer
Bath
Admiral Benson
Chamberlain
Oregon
Frederick Thompson
Mobile
Harding
Lasker
Senate
Tong War Claims Three Dead in Fresno Shootout
In Fresno California three Hop Suey tong members are dead and four others likely fatally wounded after a tong outbreak. Police say six victims were shot and one stabbed during the clash with Bing Kong tong members.
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Fresno
Cal
Associated Press
Hop Suey Tong
U boat sunk off Chicago after treaty accord
Chicago June 8 German submarine U 97 sunk by the U S S Willamette a few miles off the Chicago shore under terms of the peace treaty. The action was reported by the Associated Press.
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Chicago
Associated Press
U. S. S. Willamette
Admiral Sims Criticized by Senator McCormick in Dublin
Senator McCormick formally complained to President Harding and Secretary Denby about Admiral Sims address in London alleging he attacked Irish sympathizers in America. Denby asked Sims by cable whether he was correctly quoted on the Irish question.
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Washington
Associated Press
McCormick
Harding
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
Admiral Simms
London
America
Secrtary
Sims
U S Ready to Grant Mexico Recognition
The state department announced a proposed treaty of amity in commerce with Mexico. The goal is to safeguard American property rights in Mexico against confiscation. When assurances are received, recognition will be granted. policy agreed by President Harding and the cabinet.
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Washington
Associated Press
Mexico
State Department
Harding
Mennonite Reserve in Canada Sold to Florida Capitalists
Regina June 8 The Old Colony Swift Current Mennonite reserve totaling 107400 acres was sold for 4800000 dollars to Florida capitalists. The Mennonites are expected to depart soon to settle in Florida.
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Regina
Associated Press
Old Colony
Swift Current
English coal miners to meet over strike situation
London June 8 The executive body of the coal miners union has called for delegates to a meeting on Friday to consider the strike situation and determine next steps.
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London
Associated Press
Coal Miners’ Union
Canadian churches vote for union plan across denominations
Montreal June 8 The Congregational Union church of Canada approved an organic union with the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The Presbyterians adopted the plan for the union last night.
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Montreal
Associated Press
Congregational Union Church of Canada
Methodist
Presbyterian
British Freighter Struck by Iceberg Near Halifax
The British freighter Sea Pool was struck by an iceberg and is slowly steaming for St Johns with its forepeak full of water. Wireless reports say the ship is not in immediate danger.
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Halifax
Associated Press
Seapool
St. Johns
Mellon Seeks 50 Million Aid for Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon urged Congress to authorize a Treasury loan of 50 million dollars to the Federal Farm Loan Board for agricultural relief. He said government aid should wait only if the farm loan banking system exists and asked if aid is needed now.
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Washington
Associated Press
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Banking Committee of the House
Treasury Department
Federal Farm Loan Board
Menton
China to start disarmament efforts in line with league
London June 8 Dr Willington Koo Chinese representative to the League of Nations notified the secretary that China intends to give effect to the assemblys recommendations on limiting armaments expenditures confirming a move toward reduced military spending under international oversight.
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London
Associated Press
Willington Koo
League of Nations
League
China
Fisheries Investment Reaches 70 Million in Alaska
Seattle June 8 The bureau of fisheries reports 70 986 221 invested in Alaska fisheries with the industry said to have returned to pre war conditions. Last year 27 482 persons were employed a drop of 1162 since 1919. Products valued at 41 492 124 down 8 789 940 due to a reduced salmon pack in southeastern Alaska.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Bureau of Fisheries
Alaska
Canada Gold Rush Sparks Wide Excitement in Peace River
The Peace River country is excited by a gold rush rumor with many planning trips to an as yet unconfirmed field. Dr. Cauthier investigated an elder trapper's tale and after panning near Cadotte River creek, filed a claim following prospecting findings.
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Edmonton
Associated Press
Peace River Country
Cauthier
Cadotte River
Strike ballots recalled by Pullman workers union
Ballots circulated among Pullman Company shop forces nationwide were recalled after representatives conferred with the railway employes department of the American Federation of Labor.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Pullman Company
American Federation of Labor
National Guard General Named Chief of Militia Bureau
Washington June 8 The Associated Press reports President Harding nominated Brig Gen George Rickards of the Pennsylvania National Guard as chief of the militia bureau. Rickards had been nominated by President Wilson but was never confirmed.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
George Rickards
Pennsylvania National Guard
Wilson
Rickards
Trial Starts for Tacoma Banker Accused of Bank Funds Misappropriation
Charles Drury, vice president and director of the defunct Scandinavian American Bank in Tacoma, went on trial yesterday charged with misappropriating $200,000 of bank funds. The case stems from allegations that he diverted funds during his tenure as an officer of the institution.
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Tacoma
Associate Press
Charles Drury
Republicans select Adams for chairman
John T Adams of Iowa and Ralph Williams of Oregon were chosen as chairman and vice chairman of the Republican national committee. The panel adopted a new representation basis for the next convention, reducing delegates by 23, approved 36 to 12.
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Washington
Associated Press
John T Adams
Iowa
Republican National Committee
Will Hays
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Adams
Williams
Senate backs 170000 minimum army personnel for next year
The Senate, considering the army appropriation bill, accepted the committee amendment setting a minimum army strength of 170000 for the next year. This decision appears in the context of broader defense funding and manpower planning.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Conferees Named On Naval Bill Without Instructions
The House sent the naval bill to conference without instructing conferees on how to vote regarding the Borah disarmament amendment.
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Washington
Associated Press
House
Representative Miller Seeks 5 Million Food Aid for China
Congressman Miller from Washington has introduced legislation to authorize the purchase of five million dollars in food supplies for starving Chinese. The measure requests government funding to secure grains and staple foods for relief amid widespread hunger. The proposal signals U S aid during a period of international famine and anticipates distribution through relief channels.
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Washington
Associated Press
Miller
Wife of former ambassador dies at 63 in Massachusetts
Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, wife of the former ambassador to Italy, died at her home in Southberg Massachusetts. She was 63 years old.
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Southberg
Mass
Associated Press
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Packers Seek Wage Cut for About 100,000 Men
The allied packing interests filed a petition with Federal Judge Alschuler asking for a 5 cent an hour wage reduction for nearly 100,000 employees with proportional cuts for price workers. He is the arbitrator agreed upon by employers and employees. Hearings were expected to begin this week.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Allied Packing
Alschuler
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