United States Declines Genoa Conference Participation
Washington announces a refusal to join the Genoa economic conference. Secretary Hughes says the gathering is political and would not resolve economic disturbances, while urging Russia remain productive. London reaction sees US absence weakening conference impact and affecting Britain and French reparations talks.
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Washington
America
Hughes
Itat
United States
Russia
Europe
London
Germany
Rathenau
Italy
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Flo
Fail to Reopen Mill as Workers Ignore Whistle
Crompton Co. fails to reopen its Pawtuxet Valley plant as workers refuse to enter after seven weeks. A mass parade forms at the mill and a marching procession sweeps through the valley with operatives from other towns joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crompton Co
Providence
R. l
Crompton Company
Pawtuxet Valley
House Pleads for Tariff Amid Senate Row
Open warfare erupts as House and Senate leaders clash over tariff policy. House Republicans fear campaigning on unredeemed tariff pledges this fall while Senate leaders voice doubts about tinkering with tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
New Era Movement of Presbyterians Mobilizes March Giving
New York Presbyterians join a nationwide canvass for church benevolences. A $14,500,000 goal for World Wide Work in the TC USA is set for the year starting April with March 12 designated as the kickoff date. The budget method allocates funds by synod and presbytery based on membership and past gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Presbyterian Church
TC. S. A
Fordney defends bonus bill loan provision in House
House Ways and Means Chairman Fordney argues that bank loans on adjusted service certificates do not affect banking stability. He cites assurances from the Federal Reserve Board. The Senate approves 1923 funding for Commerce and Labor, while debates on the soldiers' bonus bill continue. Applications for government loans and January trade figures are released by the Commerce Department. Brigadier General Russell departs for Haiti as High Commissioner.
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Fordney
House
Ways and Means
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Senate
Morris
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
John H. Russell
Port Au Prince Toct
Haiti
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commison
Europe
America
Washington fights for 241 million reparations claim
Paris reports that Washington pressed Allied Finance Ministers for 241 million dollars owed by Germany for the American Army of Occupation. Ministers refused, citing Berlin and Versailles treaties, saying the U.S. should seek payment from Germany directly, not from the Allies.
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Paris
Washington
Roland W. Borden
Separation Commission
Finance Ministers
Boyden
America
Germany
New York Times
Inex
England
Gandhi Arrested in India and Reading Resigns Rumor
London reports Mohandas Gandhi has been arrested by government agents in Ahmedabad. A resignation of Earl of Reading as Viceroy and Governor General of India is alleged to be imminent as Premier Lloyd George reacts to India unrest.
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Reading
India
London
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Ahmedabad
Earl of Reading
Lloyd George
Texas Snowbound as Blizzard Slams Spearman Three Feet Deep
Amarillo bureau reports the Santa Fe Railway terminus at Spearman isolated by a severe blizzard with three feet of snow. Transportation costs rise and livestock losses are feared after the freeze cripples Panhandle routes.
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Spearman
Amarillo
Tex
North Panhandle
Texas
Santa Fe
Vessel Carrying 3000 Whisky Cases Seized In New York Waters
The American schooner Victor was seized in the lower bay by customs inspectors with more than 3000 cases of American and Scotch whisky valued at about 400000. Captain James Brown and crew were questioned at the Customs House, and charges of illegally transporting liquor were filed.
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Lower
New York Bay
New York
James Brown
Brooklyn
A. Charles Kelly
Bahama Islands
Nantucket
William A. Sanders
Broad Dayleht
New York Harbor
Fulton Fish Market
Sanders
Victor
Essex
Mass
Gloucester
Ilegally
Nquor
Brown
World news briefs mix wartime finance and unrest
The British House of Commons funds the Anglo Persian Oil Company with 956000 pounds to boost oil production. Martial law grips Rand district in South Africa after gold miner strikes. Paris hosts Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, then heads to Italy. Kentucky House rejects the Ellis evolution bill 42 to 41. Rhode Island mediation board ends talks and adjourns a 20000 textile strike. Arthur Balfour urges coalition continuation in London. Philippine government bonds oversubscribed at 103 1/2. New York finance. Rhode Island veteran relief funding advances in Albany.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Rand
Jan Smuts
Paris
Mary and
Viscourt Lascelles
London
Italy
Frankfort
Kentucky House
Providence
R. I
State Mediation and Concilation Board
Rhode Island
Arthur Balfour
K. G
New York
Albany
Miller
Assemblyman Brundage
Scouts Responsibility and Firemanship Highlight Chief Scout Executive’s View
Chief Scout Executive West lauds twelve years leading youth in scouting. He notes scouts readily accept responsibility, excel in firemanship, aid fire departments, save timber, and perform rescues. Emphasizes cooperation with churches, schools, homes, and social services to serve the community and nation. He argues there is no fixed boy problem and calls on men to provide opportunities for boys to thrive.
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West
Pennsylvania
Ray
Ten-Year Men in Scouting National Council Officers
National council officers with at least ten years in the movement include President Colin H. Livingstone of Washington and Chief Justice Taft as honorary vice president. Other leaders are Vice Presidents Mortimer I. Schiff Benjamin Dulaney Milton A. Mcline George D. Pratt and executive head James W. West. The group notes the movement has prospered for 12 years under their guidance.
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National Council
Colin H. Livingstone
Washington
Taft
Daniel Carter Beard
National Court of Honor
Mortimer I. Schiff
New York
Benjamin Dulaney
Bristol
Tenn
Milton A. Mcline
Detroit
San Diego
George D. Pratt
Brooklyn
John Sherman Hoyt
Jeremish W. Jenks
Frank Presbrey
James W. West
Boy Scout Movement
Scout Sebastian Lubormirska Earns Dollar in DC Street Sale
Sebastian Lubormirska of Troop 91 Washington son of the Polish ambassador to the United States passes second class tests except for saving one dollar in a public bank. He earns the required money by selling newspapers on the street and plans to return to Poland to continue scouting.
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Sebastian’ Lubormirska
Washington, D. C
United States
Sebastian
Poland
Praise for Scout Movement on its twelfth birthday
A Hoboken New Jersey newspaper under Live Topics of the Day lauds the Boy Scout movement on its twelfth birthday. It calls the organization young yet already notable for honorable achievement and a strong record in a short time.
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Hoboken
N. J
Boy Scout Movement
Scouts Favor Pedestrians in Rain Shifts
San Francisco Boy Scouts on traffic duty favor pedestrians over motorists, especially in driving rain. They hold up cars and streetcars to help the wayfarer stay dry, while jaywalkers face the consequences of darting across at the wrong moment.
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Boy Scouts of
San Francisco
Jay-walker
Between Two Fires a Man Struggles with Women
A terse old-time quip notes a man’s challenge when caught between two fires caused by women. The line contrasts stubborn sentiment with male resolve, reflecting gendered humor of the era.
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Bobby
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Fletcher
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Union
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Imok
John Frazer
Rochester
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