British Premier Sees Clear Sky After San Remo Conference
Lloyd George told the House of Commons the San Remo meeting was remarkable and upheld Versailles enforcement. He said France must not pursue annexation in Germany and noted disputes over Ruhr relief, disarmament, and German weapon destruction while promising allied unity.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
San Remo
Lloyd- George
Ruhr
Germany
Europe
Frankfort
Darmstadt
France
Great Britain
Alsace-Lorraine
Director Baker Seeks $80,000 to Run Mint Day and Night
Washington report shows treasury gold coin stock depleted. Haymond T. Baker director of the mint urged immediate appropriation of 80 000 to shift Philadelphia mint to 24 hour operation rather than eight.
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Baker
Washington
Congress
Haymond T. Baker
Mint
Philadelphia
Paper production to rise by 300000 tons next year
A government official warned the Senate committee of a 300000 ton increase in print paper production next year. He said publishers may raise prices to 3 cents per copy in smaller cities and that universal cost-cutting efforts could show a noticeable impact by fall.
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Senates
Washington
Senate
Peace Resolution Filed in Senate
A Knox introduced substitute to repeal the war resolution would force the President to seek friendly relations with Germany and Austria Hungary while preserving Versailles treaty rights. Democratic opposition is anticipated. debate opening under Lodge and Hitchcock with no minority report.
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House
Senate
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Wilson
McCumber
Foreign Relations Committee
Austria
Hungary
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Strikes, revolutions, and recalls ripple across states
Boston longshoremen end coastwise strikes as reports say unrest resumes elsewhere. In Sonora Chihuahua City changes hands to revolutionary forces under General Calles. Los Angeles pursues murder charges against James Hurtt amid alleged bigamy claims. Baltimore reports John T. McGraw dies on a train from heart disease. Trenton leaders seek recounts in Johnson primary races. Chicago shipyard workers protest postwar pay, linking to lumber shortages as unions push for higher wages.
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West Virginia
Here
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Trenton
N. J
Hiram W. Johnson
Chicago
Northwest
Party Column Bill Vetoed as Bridge and Tunnel Delayed
The legislature could not agree on the bridge and tunnel bill, sending it to conference. Edwards vetoed party column legislation and related port and riparian land measures. several bills were rejected while others were signed, including public works and bidding rules, with the toll plan sparking tax debate.
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Hawkins, Delafield & Longfellow
New York
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Mercer
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DeVoe
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Moore
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State Library
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Mackay
Aten
Salem
New Jersey
Assembly
Edwards
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James P. Logan
Adrian Riker
Dassaic Valley
Senate 264
Insurance Bonus Bill Advances With Paid Up Policy Plan
Republican Ways and Means members favor a paid up life insurance option in the soldier relief bill. The plan offers a $1.75 daily basis for calculating farm, home, education, and loan aid, plus a paid up policy worth up to $2,321 for 300 days served. Estimated cost exceeds the cash bonus option.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Pheoan
Battle over Bonus bill shifts behind scenes
Washington reports steps in the fight over the Bonus bill occur off the house floor. A Ways and Means meeting discussed the plan, Republicans say the sales tax stays in the bill, and a separate bonus bill is anticipated. Critics predict a lengthy funding wrangle and delayed payments to soldiers.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Johnson
Congress
Liberty Bonds Tax Stabilization Bill Introduced
Representative Ackerman of New Jersey introduces a bill to stabilize market values of Liberty bonds. Bonds at par would be accepted as part payment for income and excess profits taxes, with a maximum of 200 dollars per year and not more than 25 percent of the total due.
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Washington
Representative Ackerman
New Jersey
Doctor and Pharmacist Face Permit Revocation
A physician and a pharmacist will be cited to appear before prohibition director A. A. Archambault to show cause why their medical permits should not be revoked. Archambault notes the physician issued 587 prescriptions in one month, all filed by the same druggist, suggesting abuse of permits to prescribe and sell liquor for medical purposes.
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Providence
R. L
A. A. Archambault
Prohibition
Archambault
Demonstrations and clashes amid Irish hunger protests spread across cities
News brief reports large pro Irish demonstrations outside Wormwood Scrubbs Prison in London with mounted police. Violence injures several as Sinn Fein supporters clash with opponents. Dublin reports a police barracks attack near the capital with fatal injuries and damaged roof. Liverpool notes dock workers resume work after threatened disruption. Belfast says hunger strikers are moved toward Wormwood Scrubbs via destroyers for transfer to England.
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Sinn
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Lor
Burton W. Ellis
Irish Self-Determination League
Edward Shortt
Home Affairs
Belfast
England
Washington Latest Events and Policy Moves
Increased Pullman rates rose twenty percent after the ICC rejected suspending them. A Vera Cruz report urges warships ready for dispatch if needed. Vera Cruz remains quiet but trouble is possible. A $100,000 sundry civil bill goes to the Justice Department for enforcement. Thirty Republicans oppose the sales tax and oppose suspending rules for the bonus bill. The Justice Department uncovers plots against many federal and state officials, Attorney General Palmer says.
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State Department
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Department of Justice
Palmer
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