Harding Appoints Key Post Holders Across Agencies
Nominations confirmed by the senate include D R Crissinger for comptroller of the currency and Fred Dearing as assistant secretary of state. Elmer Ball named assistant secretary of agriculture and Charles McVay to head the navy bureau of ordnance as rear admiral. Jones named director of the coast and geodetic survey. Wheat stocks show large year to year declines while farm stocks rise. Petrograd and Moscow see growing military dominance tied to food control. Harding plans a special session later in April with costs cited at 1500 dollars of a 50000 appropriation.
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Harding
Senate
D. R. Crissinger
Marion
Ohio
Fred Morris Dearing
Missouri
Elmer D. ‘Ball
Agriculture
Wiliam JT. Keville
Boston
United States
District of
Massachusetts
William 8. Culbertson
Kansas
Tariff Commission
Charles B McVay, Jr
Navy Bureau of Ordinance
Ernest Lester Jones
Virginia
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Department of
Petrograd
Moscow
State Department
Benson
Shipping Board
Congress
Elliott Woods
Capitol
Department of Justice
Prohibition
Legas
Leon’ Trotzky
Washington
Koslovsky
Trotzky
Pacific
Yap
Japan
Island
Wilson
Tokio
Supreme Council
Leonard Wood
Philippine Islands
War Department
Weeks
National Livestock Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Everett C. Brown
Association
Cong
Allied Occupation Tightens in Ruhr District Clamps Down
Reports say hints of work stoppages in the Ruhr district will end within days as Allied forces seize customs in Duisburg Dusseldorf and Ruhrort. News notes include political shifts in Canada France and Greece plus a Dublin treason case and a wedding in Athens Cathedral.
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Ruhr
Germany
Duisburg
Duesseldorf
Ruhrort
Robert Borden
Canada
Council of the
League of Nations
Tthe
League
Arthur ‘Balfour
Helene
Greece
Crown Prince
Control
Romania
Athens
Bernard Ryan
Parrick Boyle
Thomas Bryan
Frank Flood
Dermott
Sullivan
Dublin
Drumcandra
O'Sullivan
National American council formed to coordinate Americanization work
Representatives of about 80 civic and patriotic groups organized the National American Council in Washington to coordinate efforts, reduce duplication, and promote education for patriotism and good citizenship. The charter bars involvement in economic, industrial, sectarian, or partisan politics.
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Washington
David Jayne Hhs
Germany
Boy Scouts
Senate adjourns after special session without new nominations
Washington March 16 The March 4 special session of the senate adjourned sine die after not receiving any diplomatic or shipping board nominations from the White House. The ship board delay stems from the merchant marine act requiring all seven members named before duties begin. President Harding planned to nominate two or three men but did not send the full list.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Shipping Board
Merchant Marine Act
Harding
Admiral Benson
Wilson
Japan Nearing Naval Aviation Build Up
Washington reports indicate Japan is pushing a naval aviation program with recent aircraft purchases in Europe and efforts to recruit British naval air experts. Officials note a marked shift from prior Japan naval aviation funding and foresee an expanded air arm.
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Washington
Mimbarka- Hon
Japan
Europe
Immigrants Detained by U S Health Service
London March 16 American consular officials carried out the order of the public health service to detain for 12 days immigrants intending to sail from British ports. The move will reduce third class passengers and requires medical cleansing inspection and close observance until final American physician inspection.
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London
American Public Health Service
British Isles
Republican Leaders Plan Early Anti Dumping Bill
Washington March 16 President Harding approved a plan to enact anti dumping measures and American valuation of imports as the first legislation of the special session. Senate Finance Chair Penrose and House Ways and Means Chair Fordney led talks with Harding and Treasury officials. a firm pledge to back the two measures was reported.
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Washington
Harding
Chatermen Penrose
Fordney
Sentate Finance Commission
House Ways and Means Committee
Mareh
Penrose
Senate
Chiattmitn Pordney
House
Dtarding
Penrose Ltd
Avis
Jordney
Finance Committee
Ways and Means
Watkins
Indiana
Watson
Underwood
Mailed Package Bomb Injures Dr John Pepper
Somerset county authorities investigated a mailed package that exploded when opened injuring Dr John L Pepper of Madison. Pepper suffered the loss of his right hand and severe injuries to his left arm lower jaw and eyes. Doctors amputated his right arm below the elbow.
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Madison
Somerset County
John L. Pepper
Pepepr
U S Likely to Recognize Constantine After Greek Move
Washington reports indicate the United States may soon recognize King Constantine of Greece as active negotiations proceed through the Greek legation. Letters announcing his accession have been sent to the state department, removing prior obstacles tied to formal notification and loans. Recognition is expected under the new administration with a minister to Athens named promptly.
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Francis Burton Harrison
Phippine Islands
Philippine Senate
United States
Michael Karolyi
Italy
Europe
Hallan
Florence
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
Rhineland
Foreign Office
Paris
Washington
State Department
Harding
League of Nations
Henry Somerset
World Women's Christian Temperance Union
National
British Women's Temperance Association
London
New Yaork
Palmer
Jacob Ruppert
Tie
B. J. Bugg
Sherburne W. Burnham
University of Chicago
New York
Newark
N. J
United, States
Arrowsmith
Edmond
J. Lebrécque
Joe Marmich
St. Louis
Wesley Koons
Munich
Pittsburg
Maredeth
Constantine
State. Department
Conntstine
Greece
Legation
State ‘Department
Athens
Venizelos
Ieck
Wil Sen
Charred coach mute witness to rail horror near Walsenburg
Five or more bodies burned beyond recognition were found in a sleeping car of Denver & Rio Grande train No. 115 after a fire near Lasker 15 miles from Walsenburg Colorado. The blaze erupted as the train sped at dawn, trapping passengers. one inspector escaped via a window.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Walsenburg
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Lasker
D. MM. Hood
Trinidad
Manny
State Board Hails Bills and License Reforms in Legislature
Helena officials welcomed three bills aimed at food safety and child welfare plus a state orthopedic commission. The assembly increased automobile and dealer license rates, set horsepower based fees, and required brand re recordings. Also, saccharin is banned in state foods and new duties for game and farm agencies were outlined.
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Thegstate Board of Health
Montana
Montana Poultry Association
Prediction of tax receipts falls as incomes shrink
New York March 16 Big BA Ed wards, internal revenue collector, and staff warned that final tallies will show more people paid income taxes than ever before but with smaller amounts. Weak business and rising unemployment reduced 1920 earnings with many high earners in five figures dropping to around 5 000 dollars and corporations also trimming profits.
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New York
Big Ba" Edwards
Internal Revenue
Sam
British Army Estimates Aim to Six Divisions
London March 16 Sir Laming Worthington-Evans secretary for war told the house that the army estimates aim to recreate the expeditionary force to six divisions. He added that mechanical fighting would be developed as it is more economical in peacetime and saves manpower in war.
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London
Laming Worthington- -Evans
Mao
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State Recorder of
Seventeenth Assembly
EB. A. Phillips
State Livestock Commission
State Game and Fish
Montina
M.W. Potter
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