Hays Proposes Mail Rate Reforms and Guard Reorganization
Postmaster General Hays reports a postal deficit and rising expenditures while revenues climb to 463.5 million. He urges rate adjustments to meet costs, pushes salary readjustments, and backs reorganizing guards with a postal force. He notes 52,188 post offices and raises in clerk and carrier pay.
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Washington
Hays
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Department of Communications
Postal Service
Senate Adopts King Resolution on Lobby Investigation
The Senate approved the King resolution after a spirited debate to investigate lobbying by alleged American due interests. The inquiry will probe monopoly concerns and, after an amendment by Senator Frelinghuysen, examine importers and agents tied to foreign dye interests.
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Senate
Washington
Frelinghuysen
Calder predicts busy barge canal capacity soon
Senator William M. Calder told the National Board of Steam Navigation's fiftieth anniversary dinner that the New York state canal system would soon operate at capacity as water-borne freight prospects rose.
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Calder
Washington
William M. Calder
New York
National Board of Steam Navigation
New York State Canal
Japanese Approve Four Power Treaty
The Japanese diplomatic council approves the four power Pacific settlement pact in Tokyo at Premier Takahashi residence. The agreement proposes a cooling off period before any war over Pacific disputes and covers only selected islands while excluding China and fortification plans.
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Tokio
Takahashi
Washington
Pacific
World news in condensed form highlights global events
Fifty-one S-48 submarine survivors reach New York after twelve hours' fight with poison gas in Long Island Sound. Soviet government and Japan buy wheat in large quantities for Russia and Japan respectively. Migrating Mennonites from Saskatchewan head to Yellow Pine Alabama with yearlong supplies. King George signs proclamation releasing about 3400 Irish political prisoners. Moonshine liquor deaths trigger strongest dry-law enforcement to date. Canton prepares for war with north China backed by south. Guatemala's Herrera overthrown. Cabrera supporters take control under Gen Jose Maria Lima. Knights of Columbus report many veteran applications to enter Irish industries.
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Long Island Sound
Chicago
Japan
Russia
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Saskatchewan
Yellow Pine
Ala
Ernfold
London
George
Sandringham
Amoy
China
Canton
Guatemala City
Herrera
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
Jose Maria Lima
Knights of Columbus
Ireland
Powers Agree On Pacific Pact For World Peace
The four powers United States Great Britain Japan and France pledged at the Conference on Limitation of Armament to a four power Pacific pact replacing the Anglo Japanese alliance. The accord aims to curb tensions in the Far East and pave discussion channels while naval arms talks proceed, with Shantung fortifications and bases in the Far East still under negotiation. France and Japan signaled acceptance via cables from Paris and Tokyo.
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Great Britain
Japan
France
London
Tokio
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
China
Washington
Paris
Britain
Harding
Harding Association of Nations
Far East
Pacific
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Shantung
Marshal and Aroline Islands
Taiwan
Viviani
Industrial output rises in iron steel and textiles
Washington reports continued improvement in industrial and commercial conditions per the Department of Commerce monthly Survey of Current Business. Iron and steel output and textile products rise, while building activity expands in lumber cement brick and related industries.
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Washington
Department of Commere
Fordney Says Bonus Bill First Measure After Holidays
Fordney declares the soldier bonus bill will be reported by the Ways and Means Committee as the first measure after the Christmas holidays. He notes President Harding did not mention the bonus in his message but plans remain unchanged.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Harting
Nine Shot and 20 Hurt in Packing Strike Riots
Chicago Union Stockyards erupts in violence as packing plant workers head home. Nine shot and about twenty injured from blows and projectiles. a Black man allegedly killed by drowning after mob assault near Bubbly Creek. Police, led by Chief Charles Fitzmorris, struggle to clear streets after hours of clashes.
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Middle West
Chicago Union
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Ashland Avenue
Charles Fitzmorris
Washington News Roundup: War Debt, Air Power and Tax Plans
War Department denied Senator Watson on indiscriminate hangings with 62 soldiers condemned and 11 hanged in France. Yap dispute to be resolved by US and Japan, not the Washington conference. Tokyo reports major dispute settled. Harding urges Congress to lead in aviation development for war and commerce. Soliders Bonus passage expected despite Treasury opposition, Fordney pledges support. Melton urges steep surtax cuts on individuals, corporations, and estates. Irish Republic envoy says Irish Free State bonds to 5 percent once organized.
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Tokyo
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House
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Harry Seland
Irish Free State
Oneratina
Scouts on Quest Standby for Shackleton Voyage
Sir Ernest Shackleton chose two scouts J W S Marr of Aberdeen and N R Mooney of Kirkwall in Orkney to join the Quest as cabin boys on his forthcoming antarctic expedition. Both are patrol leaders and bring deep sea lore and woodcraft, with Mooney traveling 600 miles to apply.
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Aberdeen
N. KR. Mooney
Kirkwall
Orkneys
Mooney
Ernest
Growth of Sea Scouting Expands in Boy Scouts
Sea scouting grows rapidly for older boys, with a 50 percent rise in organized sea-scout troops from December 1, 1920, to July 15, 1921. Only the Texas New Mexico division lags, while the Marion Massachusetts camp proved a success with self run leadership and real seafaring experience.
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Boy Scouts of America
Texas- New Mexico
Marion
Mass
Buzzards Bay
Beard Scoutmaster Recipe of American Spirit
A devotional recipe praises Scoutmaster ideals blending love for boys with faith in institutions and American traditions. It celebrates patriotism, character, grit, and hardship, stirred by the golden rule and the Stars and Stripes.
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Thoreau
Scouts Handle Traffic at Indian Celebration Near Chicago
Scouts from the North Shore North west and Hyde Park districts managed a traffic flow of over 3000 automobiles during a recent Indian celebration near Chicago. They also presented scout demonstrations and showed first aid prowess by treating a lacrosse injury and improvising a coat stretcher to transport the injured player to a nearby hospital.
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North Shore
Northwest
Hyde Park
Chicago
Scouts Prevent Train Wreck Near Omaha Curve
Omaha scouts returning from an overnight hike spotted a tree across a railroad track as a passenger train neared. They tore a red sweater from a boy’s back and waved it to flag the train and avert disaster 800 yards away.
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Omaha
Boy Scouts Prove Skilled Forest Firefighters in Pa
In McKean County Pennsylvania boy scouts have organized as forest fire fighters. They show high efficiency and tireless activity and are considered far better fire fighters than the average adult. Their enthusiasm and service are invaluable in forest preservation efforts.
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McKean County
Auto Windshield Cleaner Ad Claims Profit In One Week
Advertisement by J. J. Britton offers a 50 cent winter windshield cleaner with money back guarantee claiming 100 percent profit for agents. Includes address 620 Thurston Rd Dept W Rochester NY and urges readers to write today.
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Thurston Rd
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Rochester
N. Y
Boy Scouts Aid Near East Relief and Medal of Honor Awarded
Frederick Maryland scouts toured the region appealing to grain mills and stores for Near East relief. Richard Weaver of San Francisco received the national Boy Scouts of America Medal of Honor for heroic rescue work after a severely burned fellow scout.
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