Amendments Proposed in Lower House Fight Draws Sharp Clash
Republican leaders pledge the bill will weather the storm while opponents warn the measure will be shot to pieces in a bitter House debate.
27 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1922
Page
1
Republican leaders pledge the bill will weather the storm while opponents warn the measure will be shot to pieces in a bitter House debate.
Amid debate in the House, supporters and opponents tighten positions on the subsidy. Proposals would exclude big firms like Standard Oil and United Fruit from benefits, adjust shipping line incentives, and require annual congressional oversight. Ambassador Geddes denied British involvement in any congressional influence on the measure.
Report of multiple narrow escapes on West Pleas ant Street as cars skid on poor road conditions. Youth nearly struck by a moving auto while weather and pavement mix raise crash concerns. Police may tighten traffic regulations if ideal winter conditions persist. Washington note: Senate Judiciary Committee delays Pier de Butler Supreme Court confirmation for more information.
In Waritington on November 27 the initial clash over a subsidy measure ended with the administration failing to secure key support. An amendment from Representative Ciahant of Illinois favored competitive bidding while opponents warned the bill could be deemed unworkable.
Congressional drys began motion to probe the Edwards campaign expenses hoping to bar Senator Elect Edward Edwards from seating. A filing showed contributions over 3500 dollars and expenditures above 500 dollars with stamps printing and hotel bills among items. Senator Frelinghuysen said he heard of the move but had no part in it.
United Press report from Santiago notes Sunday's shocks and tidal wave along Chile's northern coast caused extensive damage to coastal boats and the American Refining and Smelting Company property in Coquimbo and nearby towns Currical and Bajo bore the brunt as small structures were swept by floodwater and boats were grounded or destroyed.
Mrs Helen Muir wife of R W Mut of West Pleasant street died at Zorry hospital this afternoon at 6 after a brief illness She leaves a son two daughters Jennia and Florence six at home five brothers and two sisters and a sister in law Funeral services will be held from the home 813 West Pleasant street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock Interment will be in Pine Grove cemetery
Progressive leaders warn against making the wet and dry question the defining issue. They vow to keep labor, railroad rates, cost of living and industrial questions in focus for the next two years and oppose a sham battle over the Volstead Act amendment.
Tremors were reported in Eldorado and Benton amid coal fields of Illinois. Shocks lasted a few minutes with moderate intensity, shaking houses and knocking down signs. Seismographs at St Louis University recorded the vibrations between 9 31 and 9 40 p m, spreading southeast from St. Louis.
Ben Burchfield, recently divorced, is jailed in Bristol, Tennessee, amid accusations he killed his stepson Charles and the Smith family. The home of James W. Smith was burned, bodies found in the ruins, and authorities say Burchfield struck his victims with an ax before setting the house ablaze.
A young English woman, Miss Nancy Jordan, is detained at Ellis Island with her baby as an immigration probe unfolds. Kansas City attorney Frank Warren and his wife are linked to possible adoption, while Warren denies paternity and says plans are unclear.
Senator Hitchcock denounces Georges Clemenceau over French troop use in Germany and alleged false statements. He cites Algerian Moroccan Senegalese and Indian soldiers stationed on the Rhine, claiming Britain and France mishandled racial depictions and military occupation.
A mild scarlet fever surge is noted with about twenty cases during the quarantine period. Chief Dunkle said few new cases emerged today with six under quarantine and one new home ward case. Most city cases in fall and early winter have been mild.
Clara Phillips was sentenced by Superior Judge McCormick to ten years to life in San Quentin for beating and killing Alberta Meadows with a hammer. The sentence was read after denying a defense bid for a new trial.
United Press reports America won its fight on open door policy in the Near East. The Welty delegation announced an agreement and the British confer this cap agreement would not be applied in the region. Foreign Secretary Marquis Carzon officially stated that the United States and France were in agreement on the open door policy in the Near East.
A car struck at a crossing near Nawandy City leaves two dead and five injured. Victims include Mivhias Bupehluthi and John Tombros of Miners Myle. The driver Mingte Mile fled, and rescuers rushed others to Coaldale hospital. Local authorities investigate negligence.
A freight engine derailed at a PRR junction near Bigin in early Sunday morning causing widespread delays. The morning Erie train was diverted from Union City to Corry, westbound trains to Erie were held, and heavy Sunday traffic from Warren to Erie for a football game faced cancellations and schedule disruptions.
Sheriff Charles Crown and deputies conducted simultaneous raids in Brocton on a Saturday, arresting three people as part of a crackdown on liquor sales. Officers seized 74 gallons of liquor during the operation.
The veteran French premier Clemenceau confronts American critics and defends his method as not expedient but necessary for world peace. He insists he came to speak his own way and deliver a frank, uncompromising message to the United States.
The annual Lodge of Sorrow memorial service for Corry Lodge will be held next Sunday afternoon at the Elks building on North Center street. Chairman W W Morgaridge said the program and speaker will be announced and features finalized in Tuesday's Journal.
A warrant was issued for Fred Nicholson a former clerk in the City Solicitor's office on embezzlement charges alleging thefts ranging from four to five thousand dollars over three or more years. He has not been located and is believed to have left the city. The warrant was delayed to allow relatives time to arrange settlements.
Congress schedules senate action on Litertin Joan at 2 20 pif with further debate on Llementany and judiciary review of Pixios Bntlerae as supreme court justice. The house debates subsidy bill amendments and related measures as lawmakers press for policy change.
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