House Passes War Debt Bill Amid Bipartisan Support
The U S House approved the measure ratifying the British debt settlement by 201 to 44 after a lengthy debate led by Representative Burton. London the only Socialist, lauded the move as progress toward world peace while Republicans hailed the debt plan as in the U S interest to restrain Europe’s military aims.
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Megpure
Finance Committee
la Follette
Wisconsin
Walsh
Massachusetts
London
New York
Tam
Representative Burton
Iepublican
Ghio
American Debt Commission
Jim
Burton
United States
Europe
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Berlin Schools Close Over Coal Shortage Amid Ruhr Occupation
Berlin reports twenty five public schools shut due to coal shortages from Ruhr occupation. Within a week or two three hundred thirty five more schools to close. textile factories in Barmen also close over coal shortage.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Sant Gate
Barmen
Hughes rejects Senate call on explainations of reparations
Secretary of State Hughes told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee a personal appearance would have no result and add nothing to the written statements submitted. He noted that Toland Boyden served as unofficial representative with instructions. The exchange underscores the administration’s stance on reparations communication.
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Washington
State Hughes
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Toland Boyden
Warships stay at Smyrna in status quo agreement
London reports a Ned naval officer and the Turkish commander at Amymma have agreed to maintain the status quo regarding the Turks Sovereign right to order foreign warships from the harbor. The settlement was reached by diplomatic means, per a Smyrna dispatch received in Constantinople.
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London
Ned Naval
Amymma
Arboor
Smyrna
Constantinople
Allies' terms rejected by Turkish assembly in London dispatch
London reports the Turkish assembly rejects all terms of the Near East peace parley at Lausanne amid a London Angora dispatch. In Poland, Metropolitan George of the Russian Church there is slain by monk Amargad over church leadership disputes. In New York, the Montagne brothers of Myterlos face jail for home loitering and social prominence noted in society circles.
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UN. Hona
Laufund
Angora
Poland
Siai
Wateaw
Amargad
George
Montagnes
New
Yaris
Montagne Brothers
Myterlos
President Urges Debt Pact Vote On Ship Bill
President Harding spoke to a joint session urging a vote on the British debt funding agreement and a discussion on the ship bill. He warned against a hard bargain or excessive generosity, noting Britain would pay about 150 million annually while the U.S. merchant marine loses 50 million. He pressed for decision rather than guidance, framing settlement as clearing war clouds and affirming the deal as fair and justified by American sentiment.
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Harding
Congress
Senate
Fm Ie
Turkiye Officers Ordered to Register After Smyrna Notice
Turkish military authorities under Mustafa Kemal orders all officers to register immediately. A Shia order follows, warning allied warships over 1,000 tons to leave Smyrna port as punishment threats loom for any defiance.
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Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal
Evyadern
Smyrna
Mine Explosion Traps 125 Workers at Dawson NM
A blast at Phelps-Dodge mine No. 1 in Dawson New Mexico entombed about 125 miners, trapping workers deep in the shaft as concrete at the mine mouth was shattered. Reported as February 6 with heavy casualties feared and rescue efforts underway.
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N. M
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Dawson
Jute Mills Reopened Amid Labor Tensions
Jute mills reopened under Ludlow Manufacturing Association oversight as disruptions linked to sympathy actions were not renewed at the reopening. The scene reflects lingering labor tensions in Ludlow with unions and management navigating demand pressures.
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Ludlow
Muss
River Harbor Fund Approved Despite Senate Vote
Acid test in Washington as Senator Underwood moves to table two amendments cutting river and harbor appropriations. The Underwood motion passes 46 to 85, defeating Borah and Lenroot amendments. Southern Democrats lead support amid cross party backing from senators with river projects in their states.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Rep
Idaho
Budget Bureau
Lenrovt
Wis
Moyer
French Rail Men Volunteer for Ruhr Service
France withdraws another battalion of railroad workers to the Ruhr in response to transport breakdowns. About 6,000 more French migrant employees volunteer to serve there, bringing the Ruhr total to roughly 10,000 railroad men.
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Ruhr
Paris
France
Mohr
Yanks Home From Rhine Arrive to Heroic Savannah Welcome
Nine men died and American soldiers returned from the Rhine. Savannah greeted the returning troops with bands whistles and cheers as the St. Mel docked. Four score German women and relatives of soldiers were on board, many born in Rhineland.
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Rhine
Savannah
St. Mel
Rhineland
U S Costa Rica Protocol Aims at Canal Route Consults
The United States and Costa Rica signed a protocol to settle long running disputes affecting future construction of the Nicaraguan interoceanic canal route. The pact requires U S consultation with Costa Rica if a decision is made to abandon the canal by the Nicaraguan path.
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Washington
Blast Kills 18 Miners in Cumberland Tunnel Disaster
Eighteen miners are dead and many injured after a blast in No 4 tunnel of the Cumberland mine complex in Cumberland, Vancouver Island. Kenyon Halls, a presidential board member, reports via telegram. Independent reports note regulatory and union activity affecting the Industrial Court and a commutation of a former Kansas union leader’s sentence.
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Vancouver
B. 6
Cumberland Anina
Cumberland
Vancouver, Island
Frees Howat
Opeka
Kun
Beh
Alexander Liowat
Kansas Union
Gasoline Tax Proposals Spur Iowa Legislature Debates
Iowa lawmakers consider three gasoline tax bills proposing one and two cent per gallon levies. The dual house and senate measures target road funding with distinct county apportionments and aims to support primary and secondary road systems. A privilege tax on retailers is debated, and licensing reforms for drivers are also discussed amid broader road funding bills.
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Golden Dome
Hasbeck
House
Senate
General Assembly
Iowa
Tax Committee
Tha Tar Committee
Towa
Hansan
Assembly
Licehsing
Butt
Code revision battles shape opening weeks in Iowa legislature
The piece describes fierce debate over code revision and taxation in Iowa during the early legislature, with fights over highway issues, bill deadlines, and the governor’s call for a special session. It notes the senate’s February 1 deadline, many new bills, and the approach to motor vehicle theft penalties and county treasurer duties.
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Meddawlarita
Kenedal
Juwa
Ways and Means Committee
House Ag
Tax
House
Tartleth Assembly
Whitey Court
Antinepotista Stans
Nervig Whtel
Tanlac declared best of all by Mrs Kuping
Mrs Albert Kuping of St Paul Athi says Tanlac restored her health after severe indigestion backaches sleep loss and weight gain. She reports gaining ten pounds and no more heartburn. She recommends Tanlac and notes it is sold by all good drapers.
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Albert Kuping
11Th St. St. Paul, Athi
Albatross Trouble Sparks Laughing Exchange
A clever young man mocks a curious note about an albatross born with claws. The other speaker replies with astonishment and a witty retreat, calling the scene remarkably improbable and odd.
Character Tells the Story of Doctor Tiree Medicines
A nostalgic endorsement touts Doctor Tiree vegetable medicines as pure and trusted for over fifty years. It credits Dr. RV Pierce with creating tonics from herbs and roots used by Indians, praising Golden Medical Discovery, nerve tonics, and women’s health remedies. Buffalo NY is cited for Dr. Pierce’s Invalid Hotel and trial pills at ten cents.
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Tiree
RV. Pierce
Pierse
Pierce
All Figured Out on Dinner Plans
A humorous exchange from a Boston Transcript item shows Mrs Youngbrigden improving at cooking after a correspondence course while her husband jests about what he would die for dinner that evening. He quips a menu blending lessons and dessert as a playful tease.
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