Army in China must be reduced amid economic arguments
The Washington conference debated China armament cuts, with Senator Underwood proposing a mandate to reduce Chinese land forces. The move tied tariff concessions to disarmament and hinted at ongoing Anglo-Japanese alignment. Japan objected to listing private rights and to translations of claims, citing language barriers.
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Washington
France
China
Underwood
Robert Borden
Canada
Hiughes
Roberts
Japan
Hugnes
Baron Shidehara
Hoover Sees Coal Strike Imminent by End of March
Secretary Hoover warned that a general strike in the bituminous coal industry appears likely when wage contracts expire at the end of March. He noted stalled negotiations and little progress by administration officials in mediating between coal operators and miners.
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Washington
Hoover
Coa
Ex-Emperor Charles and Zita Facing Further Deportation
In Bern on January 21 ex Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary and his wife Zita face transfer to a distant island if restoration attempts by former empire states resume. Zita learned this from the Swiss government which shared a statement from the British French and Italian ambassadors.
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Bern
Switzerland
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Zita
Europe
Munderson
Robert
Giant Whale Splits Liner President Wilson In Collision
Captain Et tore Zar said the mid Atlantic crash with a huge bull whale a week ago jarred the liner President Wilson from stem to stern. The whale was cut in two but the ship returned to port with damage.
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Wilson
New York
mid-Atlantic
President Wilson
Ettore Zar
Colorful new hats redefine millinery trends
The article notes bold hat novelties with large polished steel beads edging brims and crowns, and tassels at the side. Bird wings appear as trim, small hats gain massed feathering, and cloche shapes edge with multi color bands or uniform shades.
Solons Press Publicity Push on Volstead Act Withdrawals
Washington reports both chambers call for public release of withdrawal permits under the Volstead act to curb fraud. Senator Calder of New York introduces a bill to make permits public property, aiming to aid enforcement and expose illegal withdrawals. Chicago notes Illinois voters may vote on beer and light wines in November. Alderman Anton J. Cermak leads the wet forces planning ballot questions.
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Washington
Congress
Scenator
Calder
New York
Rossdale
Chicago
Illinois Plans Big Things At First Business-Building Conference
Chicago hosts the first business-building conference with 60 Illinois chambers of commerce and 22 railroads. Attendees plan statewide surveys to identify key industries for each city and a coordinated campaign to publicize Illinois manufacturing advantages.
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Chicago
Illinois
America
Stratford Hotel
Harding Opens Big Parley
President Harding opens the National Agricultural conference in Washington with a representative turnout and hopes for far reaching results to remedy persistent problems in American agriculture.
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Harding
Washington
Girl’s Body Found in Ice Near Kingston Ill
After nine days of search, the body of Isabelle Keifer nine years old was found in the ice at Kingston Illinois. Her playmate Roger Brown six years old who went under the ice with her was recovered last Monday.
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Kingston
Ill
Isabelle Keifer
Roger Brown
Arbuckle Jury Selected in San Francisco Case
A jury for the Fatty Arbuckle trial was chosen in San Francisco, finishing the panel at five o'clock. The final lineup includes eleven men and one woman as jurors.
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Arbuckle
San Francisco
Ikascoe
Fatty
Scorched Article Placed in Sunlit Spot
The fragment notes the scorched text being laid in direct sunlight after soaking in cold water to dry and reveal legible content.
Pope Benedict XV Dies After Pneumonia at Vatican
Rome January reports the death of Pope Benedict XV, the 250th pope, after a day of agony from pneumonia. The pontiff, elevated to the papal throne in 1914, suffered lung inflammation and a weak heart amid World War stresses as clergy and people united in prayer at the Vatican.
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Rome
Benedict XV
Church of
Vatican
Pontifical
Mer
Zampant
Merry del Val
Giorgi
Grand Penitentiary
Holy Father
Cardinal Gasparri
Basilica of
St. Peter
Scala Regia
Girdles Enhance Afternoon Dresses Highlighted
Fancy girdles of many varieties are being used on afternoon dresses. Some girdles are made of metal segments while others resemble celluloid in texture.
Household Cleaner Note for Shiny Serge Skirt
A correspondent describes a home method to clean shiny serge by paring a medium Irish potato, slicing it into a pint of cold water, letting it stand overnight, straining, and adding one tablespoon ammonia. Use the resulting mixture to sponge the shiny portions.
Bishop Brown Faces Heresy Trial Over Communism Book
Ohio bishop William M. Brown, slated for trial by the Episcopal house of Bishops, is accused of heresy for his work Communism and Christianity. He maintains his beliefs, questioning Christ’s existence, while his socialist leanings and friendship with Eugene V. Debs are noted.
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William M. Brown
Ohio
Episcopal House of Bishops
Brown
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Foreign War Debt and Bonus Bills Agreed On
Washington January 19 The foreign debt funding bill and a soldiers bonus bill were decided upon in a secret conference of the Republican Senate. The foreign debt measure passed unanimously while the bonus plan faced some opposition but was adopted by a large majority. Senator McCumber of North Dakota led motions to take up the debt bill quickly and then pass the soldiers bonus bill.
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Washington
Senate
Lodee
Massachusetts
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate Finance
Big Mail Theft at Elkhart Tampers City Mail
The registered mail theft in Elkhart Indiana yielded nineteen finger rings eleven dollars in cash and bonds totaling one hundred thousand dollars as the entire loot. Attorney Robert E Proctor who represents suspect George E Scruggs says two men confessed to the robbery and the bonds were recovered four hours later in the post office.
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Elkhart
Ind
Robert E. Proctor
George E. Scruggs
Cleaning tip for removing stains on fabric
The note advises hanging the skirt to dry and pressing it to make stains disappear.
Waxed Cotton Pillow Covers Claim Eliminate Down through Ironed Wax
A knowledgeable source asserts that waxed cotton pillow covers provide superior insulation by ironing the inside with beeswax on cloth. The treated fabric stops tiny down from seeping through the cover, improving pillow fullness and cleanliness.
Poincare Wins Vote of Confidence on Germany Policy
Premier Poincare secures 472 to 107 backing in the Chamber of Deputies for a hard line plan that demands Germany pay all reparations and punish war criminals. He warns Paris will act to enforce the Versailles treaty and seeks allied support if Britain balks.
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Paris
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
France
Great Britain
Europe
Berlin
Germaunny
Rhineland
League of Nation
Genoa
Cannes
England
United States
Senator McCormick
Former instructor charged in Beaumont boy's death in 1921
Gatesville Texas June 21 H K Twyman former military instructor at the Texas Juvenile Training School faced an indictment by Corvell county grand jury for the death of 14 year old Dell Thames of Beaumont. Thames died at the school on September 25 1921 reportedly by being choked.
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Gatesville
Tex
C. Twyman
Texas Juvenile Training School
Dell Thames
Beaumont
Corvell County
Moscow notes Genoa delegation personnel to be decided
Soviet foreign minister Tchitcherin dispatches to the Italian Premier in response to the Genoa conference invitation. The Russian central executive committee has been called in extraordinary session to decide the personnel of the Russian delegation.
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Tchitcherin
Moscow
Genoa
Mession
Perronnel
Care of Kid Gloves for Rain Water Spots
The guide advises keeping kid gloves on the hands while damp and rubbing gently with a damp cloth. Do not let them dry or use gasoline. a barely damp cloth is the sole remedy for water spots.
Skirts Grow Longer in New Dress Styles
The article notes fashion shifts toward longer dress hems with distance from hem to floor decreasing gradually. It observes semi-sport style frocks becoming simpler as hemlines extend.
Notable World Flurry of Ills and Events Across Continents
Carpentier and Gustave ill with influenza in Paris and Stockholm respectively. Romanian cabinet resigns after failed confidence vote. Typhus spreads in Moscow as Bolshevik Russia reports gains. Irish farmer Kelly shot by three armed men near Newtownards. W A Powers dies in Kansas City from a shooting. White forces capture Dragovishensk in Asiatic Russia. Fire at Louis Sterns Sons renders plant in Kearney, $500000 loss. Morris Dearing to be Portugal minister. Wilmette garage fire destroys 96 cars, $150000 loss. Julia Revere dies in Springfield aged 117. Viscount Bryce dies near London. Fox arrives at Novorossiysk with relief workers. Wess re-elected GOP chairman. Prince of Wales begins India tour. Dr C W Chase found frozen near Mission Michigan. Beaman named federal prohibition director in New Mexico. Mexico City streetcar strike amid bakers bread shortage. Vigo storm claims twenty lives. Olio Bell granted Sandusky Home Telephone control. Chile Peru accept US arbitration invite. Ambassadors Collier and Sterling report to Washington.
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Newtownards
Ireland
W. A. Powers
Kansas City
Ella M. Locke
Moscow
Dragovieshtchensk
Asiatic
Russia
Louis Stern
Kearney
N. J
Ired Morris Dearing
Portugal
White House
Wilmette
Julia Revere
Springfield
Viscount Bryce
Sidmouth
London
Washington
Fox
Novorossiysk
Black Sea
American Relief Administration
Simeon D. Wess
Ohio
Republican Congressional Committee
Prince of Wales
Madras
Dangalore
India
Kashmi
Sam Beaman
Ironton
New Mexico
Prohibition Bureau
Mexico City
Vigo
Spain
Olio Bell Telephone Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sandusky Home Telephone Company
Chile
Peru
United States
M. Collier
Santiago
Frederick A. Sterling
Lima
State Department
Big Gain in Grain Exports in 1921 Compared to 1920
The Commerce department reports large increases in grain exports for 1921 over 1920. Corn shipments rose by more than 700 percent, totaling 129 million bushels valued at 93 million dollars, versus 18 million bushels worth 26 million dollars in 1920.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Market closing figures and grain prices for Chicago
Chicago markets show wheat futures for January near 1.0944 and May at 1.144, corn and oats quotations mixed with July and May entries. Cotton sacks priced, hay and cattle ranges listed, hogs and lambs priced by grade, live poultry rates noted. Prices cover grains, hay, cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry with delivery terms and grade distinctions.
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Chicago
Ois Eee
Picturesque wide skirts extend to ankle length in medieval styles
Long wide skirts dominate fashion notes as medieval inspired outfits shift toward ankle length and longer. Designers showcase flowing skirts pairing vintage silhouettes with modern fabrics, emphasizing elegance and dramatic movement in runways.
Spring Fashion Highlights Favor Subtle Blacks and Shades
Early spring models favor very small black garments with muted tones. Gray, sand, rose and red shades draw strong demand while navy appears less popular and Copenhagen and French blue are in the minority.
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Copenhagen
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Bowels for Children
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as a reliable remedy for constipation in children, claiming a teaspoonful acts within hours to clear bowels and restore a playful mood. It warns buyers to demand the genuine product with clear labeling.
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California
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports show many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for mild healing effects and high success. An insurance physician notes many applications are rejected due to undiagnosed kidney issues. Sample bottle offer details and store availability follow.
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Kilmer
How to Tell A Difference Between Statesman And Image
A humorous ad explains tell apart a Japanese statesman from a wooden image by facial expression. It notes that children's handkerchiefs look hopeless after washing and suggests soap and Blue Ball Blue for rinsing. The ad closes with a boast about man creating 197 dog varieties.
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