Harding Probes Bankers Usury In Government Loans
Secret details emerge at a cabinet meeting as Secretary Fall reports millions in US funds lent to farmers and stock raisers by private banks at 12 percent interest. Meyer and Mellon confirm legal limits, pledge investigations and withdrawals. Harding directs action and press involvement to end usury and restore funds.
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Washington
Harding
Fall
War Finance Corporation
Meyer
Eugene Meyer, Jr
Mr. Meyer
Treasury
Mellen
Mexicans Scoff War Rumor From Guatemala
In Mexico City a high official calls war rumors with Guatemala too ridiculous to deny. Semi official sources deny the reports. Luis Caballero, the Mexican minister to Guatemala, sought a leave of absence, and any return would be for that reason, not due to strained ties. No official word from President Obregon or Gen. Francisco Serrano could be obtained.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Guatemala
Luis Caballero
Obregon
Francisco Serrano
Who
Rurcors
British Marines Readied to Protect Hankow Salt Office
British marines are held in readiness to land at Hankow to shield the salt administration building from seizure by Gen. Wu Pei-fu's forces. Wu, inspector general of Hupeh, was said to have seized salt revenues in a Peking dispatch dated January 22.
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Hankow
China
Salt Administration
Peking
Wu Pei-fu
Hupeh
The Becoming Bandeau Fashion Trend
The article describes silk and crepe bandeau wraps in Paris worn for utility and adornment. Embroidered bands, jeweled accents, and various placements over the head and hair illustrate a growing style among young women, with sashes tied around the head and neck.
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Paris
Giria
Tax for Bonus Sparks Fight Over Revenue Plans
Washington Jan 30 Representative Frear Wisconsin Republican on the ways and means committee warned against any sales tax to fund a soldiers bonus. He said it would burden the public and that Democrats and insurgent Republicans favor other revenue ways while Garner Texas Democrat proposed a straight appropriation paid from interest on the allied debt. If interest falls short the treasury would issue certificates of indebtedness.
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Washington
House
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Ways and Means
Frear
Garner
Texas
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
China
Far East Committee
Harding
Senate
White House
United States
Genoa
America
Germany Pleads for Relief From Indemnity Burden
Berlin signals need for a breathing spell on reparations as the Cannes moratorium is viewed as a first step toward a full solution. Berlin urges restoration of Germany credit and a cut in costs of occupying forces while making periodic payments every ten days under the moratorium.
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Berlin
Germany
Supreme Council
Cannes
Navy's strength to stand: White House authoritative stance
Washington officials maintain the United States navy will not be reduced to 50,000 personnel. The administration states no substantial cuts to the current establishment are anticipated.
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Washington
United States Navy
White House
Prohibition Appointments Named by Commissioner Haynes
Washington Jan. 30. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced appointments of federal prohibition officials in various states. Roy C. Goodwin of Felicity, Ohio, is named general prohibition agent for Ohio.
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Washington
Haynes
Roy C. Goodwin
Felicity, C
Ohio
Hair Fashion Observations For Motoring In France
The article notes women covering hair while motor driving in France with a wide scarf tied stylishly at the side or back. It discusses comfort and practicality of this head covering as a fashionable solution for long journeys.
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France
Trimmed in Wool and Worsted Dots on Cotton Summer Dresses
Fashion notes highlight trimmed wool and worsted dot accents as prevalent details on cotton summer dresses, signaling a blend of textures for warm weather wear.
Washington Cut Off By Blizzard
Washington. By Jan 30 the capital faced one of its worst blizzards since 1898 with 1½ to 2 feet of snow. Union Station reported no departures since midnight as trains from New York and Cincinnati arrived late. Pennsylvania Avenue was littered with wrecked autos and streetcar service halted. Snow from the South delayed and stalled several trains between Richmond, Washington, and Baltimore.
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Washington
Union Station
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Express
Cincinnati
Capital
Middle Atlantic
National
Atlantic States
Potomac River
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Richmond
Baltimore
Maryland City
Obregon Plans Abolition of Pulque Drink in Mexico
President Obregon intends to abolish pulque the national drink by creating a commission to study eradicating the maguey plant used to produce it. Ferris reports the reform would be gradual to avoid wiping out hacienda income, with consumption blamed for many deaths in Mexico City and central regions.
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Washington
Mexico
Obregon
Commerce Department
Cornelius Ferris
Mexico City
Valley
Ferris
Republic
Agricultural Meet Ends With Repurposed Call for Cooperation
Washington dispatch notes the five day national agricultural conference closes with Secretary Wallace calling it the most representative gathering of agriculture. He says farmers and allied interests must cooperate to build a sound enduring basis and that the conference has laid groundwork for future policy. Resolutions thank President Harding and Secretary Wallace and praise Chairman Anderson for fair presiding.
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Washington
National Agricultural Conference
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Harding
Anderson
Portugal President to Quit
Lisbon reports that President d Almeida intends to resign when the new parliament convenes in February.
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Portugal
Lisbon
d’Almeida I
Attractive Frocks and Blouses for Quick Dressmaking
The article highlights partly made frocks of paillette nets that seam stresses can assemble easily. Shops stock a wide variety, needing only satin or georgette foundation and simple fasteners. It also notes costume blouses as a boon for women relying on modest dressmakers.
Urge Rail Deflation And Labor Share In Restoring Normalcy
The National Agricultural Conference adopted a plan urging railroad labor and corporations to share in deflation to align prices with agriculture. Samuel Gompers opposed the recommendation to repeal the Adamson eight hour law and its defeat was cheered. The conference also struck out repeal of the guaranty clause and endorsed federal land policy and forest protection.
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Washington
National Agricultural Conference
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Committee On
Martial Law Proclaimed in Five Irish Parishes
London reports the Irish Republican Army has declared martial law in five parishes south of Tipperary due to a surge in robberies and a murder case. Five arrests were made following the proclamation.
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Tipperary
London
Irish Republican Army
Stillman Wife to Seek $7500 For Divorce Hearing Costs
Mrs. Anne Stillman known as FifI will renew her bid to obtain $7,500 from husband James A. Stillman to cover Canadian hearings in their divorce suit. The Appellate Division denied the request, but counsel John Brennan said renewed application can be made with additional proof of lack of funds. A special term hearing will be sought.
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New York
Anne
Kaiser William Remains German Emperor on Birthday
Berlin papers mark the sixty third birthday of William Hohenzollern noting sadness over past pomp and parades. The Kreuz Zeitung recalls his forced renunciation of the throne while the Taeglische Rundschau laments unforgotten leadership and expresses gratitude if wishes could be deeds.
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Berlin
Germany
William Hohenzollern
Prussia
Kreuz Zeitung
William
Satin Alsp Skirt Makes Easy Gown Accessory
A simple satin alsp skirt method saves money compared with buying a full frock. Buy the skirt and matching material separately to outfit the knees in a practical, economical way.
Mud stains removed from cotton dress skirt method
Mud stains may be removed from the bottom of a cotton dress skirt by folding several thicknesses of cloth, laying the soiled parts upon them and scrubbing with a nailbrush, soap and water.
Shantung Row Settled by Chinese and Japanese Delegates
Chinese delegate Dr C H Wang announced settlement of the Shantung dispute with Japan. China to control the railroad with a Japanese traffic manager and accountant under a 15 year loan. five year option. Agreement now awaits approval by Peking and Tokyo authorities. President Harding urged an early ending to the dispute.
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Washington
Shantung
C. H. Wang
Wang
Peking
Tokyo
Japan
China
Harding
White House
Sze
Lenin Named Head of Soviet Delegation to Genoa Meet
Moscow dated January 30 Nicolai Lenin Bolshevist premier is appointed to head the Soviet delegation to the Genoa economic conference confirming the high level role in the international talks to be held in Genoa Italy.
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Bolshevist
Moscow
Russia
Nicolai Lenin
Three Children Die In Lake County House Fire
Three children aged six months to five years perished in a Cass settlement fire that destroyed the home of Joseph Desereno in Lake County Ludington Michigan January 30. Mrs. Desereno left the youngsters to fetch a mailbox and found their bodies amid the ruins upon her return.
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Periah
Ludington
Mich
Joseph Desereno
Cass Settlement
Lake County
Jersey slip-ons trend in sport dresses
Slip-Ona of Jersey features slip-on style remains popular for sport dresses. Models shown in jersey fabrics include plain and novelty weaves. One basket weave jersey slip-on comes in a dull rose shade with belt and ties of the same material.
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Jersey
To Brighten Furs Care Guide
Instructions advise brushing furs against the nap with a wet brush, then hanging to air dry. The process should dry in about half an hour.
Wreck Suspect Shot In Train Derail Plot Near Glendale
Los Angeles police shot and seriously wounded Walter E. Lambertson a 38 year old railroad switchman accused of nailing a derailer to track in an alleged plan to derail the San Francisco Los Angeles Shore Line Limited and seize 10 000 to 150 000 aboard. Authorities say Lambertson faced Seattle warrants for murder and criminal syndicalism. The incident recalls a 15 year old derailment attempt at the Glendale trestle that damaged cars but spared the mail clerk.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Glendale
Walter E. Lambertson
Lambertson
Seattle
Wash
Shore Line Limited
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Woman Slayer Declared Insane in Dallas Trial
Jeanne La Moore, tied to the December 31 federal building janitor Raspberry Cooksey slaying, was adjudged insane by a Dallas jury. She will be sent to the state asylum as she denied attacking Cooksey and claimed a false war nurse persona. Her father said her name is Mrs Elna van Vleck and she once fled Elgin asylum in 1920.
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Dallas
Tex
Jeanne la Moore
Raspberry Cooksey
Federal Building
France
Elna van Vleck
Illinois
Elgin
Polish War Orphans Sail for Danzig
The steamship Princess Mateika leaves New York with 292 Polish orphans on board for Danzig. The group fled Poland two years earlier to escape starvation and the Bolshevist advance against Warsaw as Polish forces defended the capital.
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New York
Mateika
Danzig
Markets Report: Grain Livestock Prices Mixed Across Staples
The market notes a range of grain prices including hard spring wheat around 7.40 to 8.50 with warehouse delivery and various patent grades. Hay values for timothy and clover seed, butter and eggs price bands, live and dressed poultry rates, potatoes and onions per sack, and cattle hogs sheep price tiers span broad spreads. Strong section highlights prime cattle, light and heavy hogs, and lambs with varied quality brackets across every major commodity.
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Timothy
Hair Care Instruction Fragment
A fragment describes heating something on the right side and combing it out carefully into place using a rattan. The text reads as procedural grooming advice with no clear subject or larger context.
Feather Hats Adopt New Shapes and Colors
Feather hats show diverse new styles including toques with feather pompons over the ears poke styles with feather trimmings and robed-brim designs. Colors feature henna taupe red jade savoy brown and black.
Women praise Lydia E Pinkham remedy in letters from Baltimore
A Baltimore reader describes months of backache and sleepless nights and credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with relief. The testimonial notes other women using the remedy after reading similar letters and asks others to try the drug-free herbal medicine for common female ailments.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Paia E. Pinkham
Rose Waidner
Rose
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for Any Fabric
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to dye or tint old items. It claims guaranteed perfect home dyeing, with instructions for wool silk linen cotton or mixtures and asserts no streaking fading or running.
Five-Pound Box and the Love Lozenge Note
A quoted trope contrasts vintage romantic lozenges with modern price driven candy. The Boston Transcript quips that even a dollar a pound won’t sway the modern girl, while a mast er of the Boston post serves with familiar service remark.
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Boston Transcript
For Women Only Booth Bend Ad Urges Trial of Pierce Remedies
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce products aimed at prospective mothers. It urges readers to send 100 to receive samples or information, mentioning Mrs Lillian Nye and addresses in Monroe Street and Batlle New York. The clipping appears as a fragmented promotional blurb from a past era.
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Booth Bend
Ind
Pierce
Lillian Nye
Sia
EB Monroe
Binalia Maces
Peron
Batlle
N.Y
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Mr. Speelman
Farmers’ Conference
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Elgin Asylum
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Pleasan
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