Reducing China's Army Dominates Washington Debates
At the Washington conference Senator Underwood sponsored a resolution demanding China cut its land forces, tied to tariff concessions and open door aims. Britain Canada and Japan signal debate continues with objections over private claims listing and translation issues.
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Hoover Sees Coal Strike Likely by End of March
Secretary Hoover warned that the bituminous coal sector appears set for a general strike when wage contracts expire in late March. He said lack of progress in negotiations between coal operators and miners suggests a breakdown, with administration talks yielding no concrete results and no further negotiations planned.
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Body of Nine Year Old Isabelle Kelfer Found in Ice
After nine days of searching the body of Isabelle Kelfer nine, the drowned girl from nine years had been found in the ice at Fenston. Her playmate Roger Brown, six, who went under the ice with her, was recovered last Monday in the same area.
Postmaster General to be insured for 2 million dollars
New York January 17 The Postmaster General is to be insured for 2 million dollars as he resigns from his cabinet post to lead a national moving picture company. Myit Parliament to open February 7. London January 1 The reopening of Parliament, delayed from January 31, is now set for February 7.
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Solons Still Shooting at the Volstead Act
Congress pursues openness for withdrawal permits under the Volstead act as Senators Calder and Rossdale propose bills to make such permits public. They argue public access aids fraud detection in withdrawals, with focus on New York and Chicago. In Chicago, minors may vote on beer and light wines in November, led by Alderman Anton J. Cermak urging a ballot measure.
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Illinois Plans Big Things At First Business Conference
Chicago hosted the first America business-building conference with a luncheon at the Stratford hotel. Attendees included representatives from 60 Illinois chambers of commerce and 22 Illinois railroads, plus observers from national business groups. Surveys will map industries to develop in each city with state cooperation and railway support.
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Ex-Emperor Charles and Zita to be deported from Bern
Bern Switzerland January 21 Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary and his wife Zita face deportation to a distant land beyond Europe if attempts resume to restore the throne. Ex Empress Zita, who came to be with her son Robert, has been informed by the Swiss government of messages from British French and Italian ambassadors.
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Big Mail Theft Plagues Elkhart Post Office
Hobert K E Proctor attorney for George B K Scruges reports a registered mail robbery netted 10000 in cash and 100000 in bonds. Scruges, one of two confessors, is connected to the heist at the Elkhart post office with the cash later recovered within four hours.
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Debt and Bonus Bills Agreed On in Senate Conference
Republican senators meet in secret to approve the foreign debt funding bill and the soldiers bonus plan. Lodge reports unanimous support for the debt portion while McCumber pushes linking the two measures and a sales tax proposal to finance the program. Only three oppose the soldiers bonus motion.
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Use Algebra to Fix Tariff
Washington January 18 The Senate finance committee will present a permanent tariff bill that bases duties on the selling price in the United States using the unknown quantity x for goods not freely sold here. Algebra would determine value to base a duty, with a hint that future models might need trigonometry or calculus if world conditions grow more complex.
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Government not derelict in duty to disabled WWI veterans
The White House issued a firm denial on January 18 that the government neglects disabled World War I veterans. President Harding shared the view that no charges of exploitation or neglect are justified and that “everything possible” is being done for the injured veterans.
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Former instructor charged with Beaumont boy murder
Gatesville Texas January 21 a former military instructor at the Texas Juvenile Training School was indicted for murder in the death of fourteen year old Delt Thames of Beaumont. Thames died at the school September 25 1927 by being choked according to the indictment.
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Burch Jury Discharged After Deadlock in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on January 17 Judge Reeve discharged the jury after 72 hours of deliberation in the Arthur Burch case. The panel stood deadlocked at ten to two with two women voting for acquittal.
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Veterans urge Harding to aid mentally disabled ex servicemen
Three and a half thousand disabled World War veterans urged President Harding to act, calling state institutions overcrowded and underfunded. The Disabled American Veterans memorial cites Ohio as typical, noting 42 veterans at Longview asylum fall under crowded care with 240 sleeping on the floor and profits cited from maintenance fees.
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Prohibition and crime cited by Governor Miller
Albany report quotes Governor Miller linking the crime wave to Prohibition and wartime strain. He says prohibition fuels lawbreaking and disrespect for laws while cars aid quick escapes, noting society moves too fast and people crave front seats in life.
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Rum Running Airplane Seized At Border With Tequila
Washington reports a rum running airplane seized at Del Rio Texas carrying 120 bottles of tequila. The pilot and two men were arrested as authorities labeled the flight a prohibition violation. Also, Chicago police seek to identify a drowned woman found in a water filled bathtub amid suspicions of suicide due to job woes.
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Germany Must Pay In Full Declared By France
Premier Poincare won a large confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies backing a policy that Germany must fulfill all reparations. He warned France would enforce the Versailles treaty, seek war crime penalties, and push for Allied controls in Berlin if Germany delays. France stays in the League and demands Genoa protocol terms be accepted by all.
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Bread Line in Hammond Distributes Free Loaves
In Hammons Indiana a bread line formed as Jobless men and women gathered for blocks seeking relief. The city welfare department funded a bakery to distribute four hundred loaves free to the needy as they assess poverty and unemployment conditions in the area.
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Giant Whale Collides With Liners Rattles President Wilson
Report from New York dated January 10 describes a mid Atlantic collision with a gigantic bull whale a week earlier. Captain Et tore Zar of the vessel said the encounter shook the new President Wilson from stem to stern upon arrival. The whale was cut in two by the impact and the episode startled the crew.
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Sure Enough Why Didn't He Ellsworth Five Pro Fanity
Ellsworth age five uses profanity despite parental admonitions while playing outside. A Baptist clergyman walking by paused and stammered fearfully saying I am afraid. The incident reflects a tense moment as residents react to the boy's outburst.
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Wrong Diagnosis Doctor Patient Exchange
In the dialogue a doctor cautions a patient that overwork and worry can harm health. The physician urges rest, notes the calf strain and brain overwork, then revisits the pulse to correct an earlier assessment. The fragment depicts a tense, ironic exchange about medical judgment.
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Innovation reveals plan for modest alien show costumes
In a terse exchange the Innovation manager confirms upcoming musical, noting plans to outfit show girls with costumes that extend to the ankles, ensuring nothing above is visible. The dialogue frames a restrained, stage-friendly wardrobe adjustment for the production.
Untitled Quote About Worries From Uncle Eben
A fragment quotes Uncle Eben saying telling a man his troubles to his own fault helps the Worry Queen and adds no advantage. The line reflects a folksy view on worry and personal accountability.
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