Code Revision and Tax Reform Urged by Governor
Governor Kendall pushes code revision as a first action in the fortieth general assembly and urges tax reform. He calls for extending audits, removing gender discrimination, and adopting rural credits to aid farmers while preserving a balanced budget amid rising taxes. The session adjourned briefly after his address as committees prepare reports on code and tax revision.
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Harding halts sale of arms amid pacifist mood shift
Washington reports that President Harding ordered a policy to refuse selling arms to governments or individuals when likely to fuel conflict. The White House cited public sentiment that the era of armed conflict is past and referenced prior gun sales from the War Department as a cautionary precedent. A separate note indicated France discussed a possible shipment of half a million rifles to Soviet Russia via Turkey.
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Rail Head Lands Unionism
Chicago January 13 董事 O H Markham of the Illinois Central spoke to eight thousand Burnside shops workers. He reframed capital and labor as Money and Men Partners in the Transportation Business. He endorsed organized labor as beneficial for both partners in the trade.
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Allied ships go to Memel clash prompts protest
London reports a clash between Lithuanian raiders at Memel East Prussia led to Britain sending a cruiser to Memel to help preserve order France to dispatch at least one warship. Britain France and Poland joined in a protest against the invasion.
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French to pay their way in aftermath of requisitions
In Essen on January 138, French policy shifts regarding compensation for requisitioned property. Hotelkeepers and engineers affected will seek payment from the German government, with France promising to cover the costs. The development touches on raw iron industry records and postwar reparations.
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Six German ship deserters interned for possible deportation
Havana January 18 six deserters from the crew of the Wolse tin and two passengers who attempted clandestine entry into the United States have been ordered interned pending deportation to Germany. In New York on January 13 the army transport Mt. Miche(l) with Capt. Woodbridge I Oliver in command left Hoboken to bring home the last troops of the army of occupation on the return voyage.
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Germany Protests French Ruhr Occupation to U.S. Government
Germany formally protests to the United States over the French occupation of the Ruhr valley. Berlin says the action breaches the Versailles treaty and international law. The note, presented to the French ambassador and Belgian envoy, criticizes coal and wood delivery defaults and asserts allied measures must be applied by all powers jointly.
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U S Recall of Rhine Troops Ordered Home
President Harding ordered American troops stationed on the Rhine to withdraw. Secretary Hughes announced in a brief press interview that the army of occupation would be completed and orders have gone to the War Department. About 1,080 enlisted men and 170 officers under Maj. Gen. Henry S. Allen are affected. No transports are available in France at present.
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Crissinger Named Governor of Federal Reserve Board
President Harding sent to the Senate the nomination of D. R. Crissinger of Marion as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. The same action named James G. McNary of Las Vegas New Mexico to succeed Crissinger as comptroller of the currency and Milo St Campbell of Coldwater Michigan as the dirt farmer member of the Federal Reserve Board.
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No Reply to German Ruhr Protest
The United States government will make no reply to the German protest against the French occupation of the Ruhr, as stated at the White House on January 14.
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Italy Calls Recruits to Colors in Second Class
The minister of war summons the second class of 112 recruits in 18 nations along the Mediterranean to join the colors except for Russia, reflecting a broad mobilization effort across allied territories.
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Fails to Halt French Move In Ruhr Seizure Protest
A high US official states that France acted against US advice by seizing the Ruhr, with Washington withdrawing troops from the Rhine as an emphatic protest. The United States pursued mediation diplomacy and urged alternative solutions if premiers failed to reach an agreement in Paris.
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Preacher Takes Own Life In Motel Wolcott
New York clergyman Dr Percy Gordon assistant rector of St Bartholemew s found with a bullet wound in his right temple in a bathtub at the Motel Wolcott His death was ruled a suicide by the Chief Medical Examiner The circumstances of the shooting remained mysterious as the report became public.
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Lithuanian Troops Seize Memel District Amid Tense Standoff
Lithuanian troops in civilian dress with green armbands occupy most of Memel district under League of Nations control. About 8,000 troops face 200 French soldiers plus 100 Memel police. The standoff signals rising tensions in the region as European powers watch.
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Boyden To Stay In France On Reparations Work
Washington reports Io land Ww. Boyden, American unofficial observer on the reparations commission, will not be recalled despite congressional pressure. Authorities say he remains in France to continue participation in reparations conferences amid calls for withdrawal.
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French deputies back Poincare over Essen seizure
In Parla on January 12, the chamber of deputies gave Premier Poincare an overwhelming vote of confidence 478 to 2 after he explained France's seizure of Essen. The government supported the action as a necessary course.
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Holland Employs German Officers Sparks Protest
Amsterdam reports that former German and Austrian officers are employed on technical work by the department, drawing vehement opposition. In Moscow officials deny claims the Russian crown jewels were smuggled to the United States and hidden in a soldier's grave, stating all gems remain safe.
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